This has been a Beating of the highest order. nothing to do with the rolls and only one match was lost on the hill. Europe has dominated, period.
this is really embarrassing. American pool appears to be in disarray. Four years since we won a session/day of play. That's just pathetic.
There's an old saying that if one side wins every time, the matchup cannot be called a rivalry. that's about where things stand.
Finally, I'm tired of hearing about how the US dominated this event before Europe took up nine ball. it's meaningless.
I'll have to say, watching the Europeans embrace the stage is quite impressive.
The post match expression between Darren and Albin after they won the hill hill match was as if two brothers just finished a marathon.
Darren in the post match interview says Albin's shot on the four was the best shot he's ever seen in his life. Albin responds with a brotherly kiss on the cheek. (What kind of confidence does a compliment like that from Darren Appleton give to a player?!)
These guys are like family.
Earlier, I watched skylar ask for Shane's advice on the safety off the 3, and Shane responds with "just hurry we're almost out of clock".
We are watching two different styles of play here. Just two different styles of embracing the spotlight and the sport.
Karl Boyes didn't even make the euro team, yet he was in the stands cheering (like Shaw was last year). You never see that on the American side and I believe it plays a major role.
