Does Team USA Really Have a Chance?

[Fast Lenny]

I am curious as to what people think on this. They have been underdogs the past few years and losing. In the past 8 years they have won only one time and got one tie also, so 6 of the last 8 were won by Europe. Will Mark Wilson and his plan make a difference? I honestly believe USA are certainly 1.5/1 dogs in this and that is being kind. I am rooting for Team USA because of pride but my wallet is betting on Europe. Our strongest team I thought possible was assembled last year and we got heisted, I bet on USA which I felt was the dream team.

 

[Timothy Rose]

This years team europe seems like an inferior team from the past few mosconi cups or is just me?

 

[Ak Guy]

Sort of...

If the US was plying team England. or Team Germany, or Team what ever we would have a better chance, but are playing Team Europe, a team that has many of the current top players to draw from. So although I cheer Team USA on , I would not bet on them. I don't think team Europe would beat a Team Philippines, let alone a Team Asia.
If we had VanBoening, Archer, Varner, Strickland, Segal and Hall in their prime and on the same team we would have a winner!

 

[cueaddicts]

Well, if we had a **PRO TOUR**, we'd have a WINNER.

 

[sjm]

To win, Shane will have to get out of his Mosconi rut. He's 9-9 in singles in the Mosconi, and a similar effort just won't do. Second, we'll need at least one of our rookies to break out for a big performance.

We've definitely got a shot here.

 

[Busboy]

I think we got it go USA :thumbup:

 

[Allen Brown]

I believe Bergman and Hall will surprise a lot of the doubters and make them believers. It's time for both of them to go to the next level.

 

[buckshotshoey]

This years team europe seems like an inferior team from the past few mosconi cups or is just me?

The only unknown (to me) is Gray. The other 4 are for sure top notch. I think USA has a good shot at it. Believe me....team Europe will NOT take our line up for granted, or underestimate us. We do have a pretty strong team and Europe would be fools to underestimate them. I think this will be a good show!

 

[Busboy]

I believe Bergman and Hall will surprise a lot of the doubters and make them believers. It's time for both of them to go to the next level.

Yep both great players

 

[j_zippel]

Bergman and Hall will be a handful for any euro player. Shane is the best in the tourney on paper so why wouldn't USA have a legitimate shot. I feel Europe didn't pick their top players leaving out thorsten And Mika.

So Lenny 1.5 to 1 I'd rake those odds all day

1,2 barbecue

 

[pt109]

I'd like to bet that this team will do better than last year's.

 

[Blue Jam]

Bergman and Hall will be a handful for any euro player. Shane is the best in the tourney on paper so why wouldn't USA have a legitimate shot. I feel Europe didn't pick their top players leaving out thorsten And Mika.

So Lenny 1.5 to 1 I'd rake those odds all day

1,2 barbecue

Better "on paper" than the reigning World Champion?

I like the new US approach of picking a team, rather than a collection of individuals - but I still think EU has too much in the tank. Especially with it being in Blackpool.

USA 5/1 underdogs is a fair price.

 

[brilliance]

hi

What about Mika Immonen, Niels Feijen and Ralf Souquet?

 

[Ron Swanson]

Better "on paper" than the reigning World Champion?

I like the new US approach of picking a team, rather than a collection of individuals - but I still think EU has too much in the tank. Especially with it being in Blackpool.

USA 5/1 underdogs is a fair price.

5/1?

Blackpool can go either way. Wouldn't want to be a european struggling for confidence in front of that crowd. I think how Gray performs is crucial here - class player in gb9/euro tour, but this is different. Let's see if he can live up to his nickname.

The other deciding factor will be the break.

 

[Jaden]

I've got $50 to your $250 all day my friend if you want Europe at 5-1...

Better "on paper" than the reigning World Champion?

I like the new US approach of picking a team, rather than a collection of individuals - but I still think EU has too much in the tank. Especially with it being in Blackpool.

USA 5/1 underdogs is a fair price.

I've got $50 to your $250 all day if you want Europe as 5 to 1 favorites...

Jaden

 

[j_zippel]

Better "on paper" than the reigning World Champion?



I like the new US approach of picking a team, rather than a collection of individuals - but I still think EU has too much in the tank. Especially with it being in Blackpool.



USA 5/1 underdogs is a fair price.

Yeah bud...5/1? Makes perfect sense lol


1,2 barbecue

 

[Nine ... corner]

I see that "Yes" is leading in the poll so far. That may well be due to patriotic pride but the real answer is I HOPE SO!! GO USA! :thumbup:

 

[JumpinJoe]

No one thought St.Louis could beat Denver last week but they did. That's why they play the games

 

[chelseagrinder]

Blackpool here we come!

Four friends and I are leaving Saturday to watch the Cup. We shall proudly support our team.

 

[the Professor]

I will say YES we have a chance… We aren't the favorite… but we definitely have a chance to win...