Two interesting articles I came across today:
1) 'Zinger meekly retorts to Johnny Miller's analysis of the four captain's selections. The US team had a common enemy - Miller - back in 1999 when Johnny said that Justin Leonard ought to have stayed in his hotel room instead of being on the golf course. We all know how that turned out.
2) Everyone says that Europe is the favorite, and there's no way a Tiger-less team can win. So, naturally, Rick Reilly takes the alternate position.
Fact is, the true odds for this are probably something like 47% Europe, 43% US, 10% tie. In other words, the least likely outcome is a tie, and neither side winning would truly be a shocker.
UPDATE: Lookie here, Ladbrokes agrees with me:
1) 'Zinger meekly retorts to Johnny Miller's analysis of the four captain's selections. The US team had a common enemy - Miller - back in 1999 when Johnny said that Justin Leonard ought to have stayed in his hotel room instead of being on the golf course. We all know how that turned out.
2) Everyone says that Europe is the favorite, and there's no way a Tiger-less team can win. So, naturally, Rick Reilly takes the alternate position.
Fact is, the true odds for this are probably something like 47% Europe, 43% US, 10% tie. In other words, the least likely outcome is a tie, and neither side winning would truly be a shocker.
UPDATE: Lookie here, Ladbrokes agrees with me:
Ryder Cup - 2008 Ryder Cup - (Cup winner)
Friday 19th of September, 2008
| Time | Selection | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 13:05 | USA | |
| Europe | ||
| Tie |
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