I'm pretty excited, as every year. The USA lost something like 4 out of the last 5, but I recall that at least 2 of those four were very close.
I like Buddy Hall, so that's cool.
I'm not a fan of Earl the Burl's antics. I am a fan of his game. I think that if any group of team mates can handle his crap (if he does in fact act up) this team can.
I am disappointed that Hohmann is not on the team. This 20th anniversary cup does seem to have a throw back theme. I think that has something to do with why they put Earl back on (even knowing he has the potential to act up). I also think that if this year's cup were in Europe, they might not have put Earl on the team. But anyway, as far as Toasty goes, since there does seam to be a throw back theme here, why not Toasty instead of Boyes this year? Boyes will get his chances.
The American venue seems to always suck. I bigger, noisier place like York Hall would be great.
But yes, I am still excited about it.
Fatz