Walddk Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 The teams for the 2010 edition of the Buffett Cup, to be held in Wales in September, have been announced. They are: EuropeSabine Auken - Daniela von Arnim, GermanyBoye Brogeland - Espen Lindqvist, NorwayGiorgio Duboin - Antonio Sementa, ItalyFulvio Fantoni - Claudio Nunes, ItalyJason Hackett - Justin Hackett, EnglandGeir Helgemo - Tor Helness, NorwayNPC: Paul Hackett, England USA David Berkowitz - Alan SontagBob Hamman - Zia MahmoodBobby Levin - Steve WeinsteinJill Levin - Jill MeyersJeff Meckstroth - Eric RodwellGeoff Hampson - Fred GitelmanNPC: Donna Compton Perhaps the strongest teams ever. You be the judge. The teams seem to be quite comfortable with playing away from home. The inaugural event in 2006 was played in Ireland and won by USA, and two years later Europe won in Kentucky, USA. So, are the Americans favourites this time around? For more information, visit http://www.buffettcup.com/ Roland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 seems strongest ever and one of the best vugraphs ever btw Geoff Hampson - Fred Gitelman: Meckwell Lite or 2/1 or Canuck-representing-USA Std? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Kid Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 This will be epic :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jlall Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 seems strongest ever and one of the best vugraphs ever btw Geoff Hampson - Fred Gitelman: Meckwell Lite or 2/1 or Canuck-representing-USA Std? Would be very surprised if it wasnt RM lite since I know Fred knows it/has played it, and Geoff loves it. If anyone wants action I'll bet on USA at even money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 This will be epic :o Yes - there's only one pair on there that would be even questionable IMO. Looking forward to VG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walddk Posted April 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 seems strongest ever and one of the best vugraphs ever btw Geoff Hampson - Fred Gitelman: Meckwell Lite or 2/1 or Canuck-representing-USA Std? Would be very surprised if it wasnt RM lite since I know Fred knows it/has played it, and Geoff loves it. Were they not also partners in 2006, and did they not play Precision (RM Lite) then? I think so. Roland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jlall Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 seems strongest ever and one of the best vugraphs ever btw Geoff Hampson - Fred Gitelman: Meckwell Lite or 2/1 or Canuck-representing-USA Std? Would be very surprised if it wasnt RM lite since I know Fred knows it/has played it, and Geoff loves it. Were they not also partners in 2006, and did they not play Precision (RM Lite) then? I think so. Roland They also played in the juniors in 1991 and did not play the system AFAIK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherdanno Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 This will be epic :o Yes - there's only one pair on there that would be even questionable IMO. Looking forward to VG. Agree but Fantunes have many fans. (Just kidding.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdonn Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 This will be epic :o Yes - there's only one pair on there that would be even questionable IMO. Looking forward to VG. I honestly don't even know which pair you mean. Well I think I might but I'm not sure. Anyway the teams look really really strong to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFA Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 Great to see such strong lineups. It adds a lot of credibility to the competition. Thumbs up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 seems strongest ever and one of the best vugraphs ever btw Geoff Hampson - Fred Gitelman: Meckwell Lite or 2/1 or Canuck-representing-USA Std?I think we will probably play Precision, but we haven't discussed it yet. Hopefully we will get a chance to discuss it before we get on the plane to Wales :o Fred GitelmanBridge Base Inc.www.bridgebase.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr1303 Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 Do they need volunteers for Vugraph operators by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aguahombre Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 This will be epic :( Yes - there's only one pair on there that would be even questionable IMO. Looking forward to VG. I honestly don't even know which pair you mean. Well I think I might but I'm not sure. Anyway the teams look really really strong to me. Well it aint one of the US pairs, I'll bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecalm Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 Well it aint one of the US pairs, I'll bet. Well, I can't see which pair. Brogeland Lindqvist are probably the least known but they have already won 2008 european championship (winning butler classification in the final rounds) and they took 2nd in butler scores in 2009 bermuda bowl. I see more "questionable" pairs in USA team. All great players but some don't have much international experience as partnerships (at least not that much as most other pairs) If anyone wants action I'll bet on USA at even money. I think Europe team is slight favorite. I will take even money if you are interested. PM ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwnn Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 I hope Phil didn't mean the female pair, or else... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radrag Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 This will be epic :o Yes - there's only one pair on there that would be even questionable IMO.Replace the twins with BZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billw55 Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 I hope Phil didn't mean the female pair, or else... Certainly I know nothing of the relative abilities of these contestants, regardless of gender. But I did notice that both teams teams have exactly two women, in both cases playing together rather than in "mixed" pairs. Is this a coincidence, or some kind of structure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFA Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 This will be epic :o Yes - there's only one pair on there that would be even questionable IMO.Replace the twins with BZ Or Brink-Drijver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrothgar Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 The teams for the 2010 edition of the Buffett Cup, to be held in Wales in September, have been announced. They are: EuropeSabine Auken - Daniela von Arnim, GermanyBoye Brogeland - Espen Lindqvist, NorwayGiorgio Duboin - Antonio Sementa, ItalyFulvio Fantoni - Claudio Nunes, ItalyJason Hackett - Justin Hackett, EnglandGeir Helgemo - Tor Helness, NorwayNPC: Paul Hackett, England USA David Berkowitz - Alan SontagBob Hamman - Zia MahmoodBobby Levin - Steve WeinsteinJill Levin - Jill MeyersJeff Meckstroth - Eric RodwellGeoff Hampson - Fred GitelmanNPC: Donna Compton Perhaps the strongest teams ever. You be the judge. The teams seem to be quite comfortable with playing away from home. The inaugural event in 2006 was played in Ireland and won by USA, and two years later Europe won in Kentucky, USA. So, are the Americans favourites this time around? For more information, visit http://www.buffettcup.com/ Roland My understand is that the selection criteria are based on multiple dimensions.Bridge playing ability is certainly very important, but its not the only consideration. Personally, I am more surprised that the European team has two teams from both Norway and Italy and no representatives from Poland / The Netherlands / Russia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 I hope Phil didn't mean the female pair, or else... No, I didn't refer to the ladies. Both very fine pairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billw55 Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 So what is the format of this event? Does each side split up into two teams of three pairs, or three teams of two pairs, or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aguahombre Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 So what is the format of this event? Does each side split up into two teams of three pairs, or three teams of two pairs, or what? follow the link from (say) Hrothgar's post, and the event details are another link on the left side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfay Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 Looks pretty awesome. I'm excited. Always nice to have an event where there's definitely a team I want to win... GO USA!!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffy Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 Looks pretty awesome. I'm excited. Always nice to have an event where there's definitely a team I want to win... GO USA!!! :D shut up!!! EUROPE is the best! :D GO EUROPE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerben42 Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 I want Europe to win but fear they won't. No Bulgarians or Dutch on it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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