GreenMan Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Looks like a changing of the guard over the past year...not that Fred and Co were exactly youngsters when they won in Philly, but maybe we're witnessing the end of an era and the beginning of a new one. I agree that this may signal a new "era", but I wouldn't call DIAMOND the old guard, considering both their respective ages and the fact that as a team they haven't been dominant for long. Hell, losing by 0.25 IMPs/board in the trials final is hardly a sign of obsolescence. I'd say the old guard is NICKELL and their contemporaries, including FLEISHER, who let's not forget are USA1 this year. I do believe those folks will be less and less prominent as time goes on. And I'm glad to see BATHURST doing so well. I won't be surprised if they win the BB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PassedOut Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Great event to watch on BBO vugraph, with fine and exciting bridge. Congratulations to the winners -- and especially to Justin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike777 Posted May 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 I doubt "those folks" will be less prominent over time. :) I would hardly call that team over the hill. With that said congrats to the winners and congrats to all the forum members in the Team Trials. You all played great and a huge best wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLOGIC Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Thanks to everyone! The forums have really helped my bridge throughout the year, so thanks to everyone for that too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtK78 Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Congrats Justin and team Bathurst on a truly impressive achievement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aberlour10 Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 To beat both reigning World Champion teams in the same event, has anyone managed to do it before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akhare Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Congratulations Justin and team -- may you go forth and win the BB!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjbrr Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 gotta join the dogpile. great job, guys. i think you guys proved you deserved it without any doubt, but the Diamond team played some amazing comeback bridge in the last segment. i was on the edge of my seat for every board. thanks for a great show fred, justin, et al. truly fantastic to watch. congrats, and keep up the hard work for the BB. we demand gold ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAce Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Congrats Justin, u guys deserved it. And the best of luck in Bermuda Bowl, though u guys play like u don't need much luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecalm Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Congrats :)Unfortunately I wasn't able to watch the second half of the match. I will be rooting for you guys in coming BB. Remember that you haven't won anything yet ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohitz Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Congrats Justin and team bathurst! Good luck in Bermuda Bowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwnn Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 jlall is a hero. The forums might have helped your bridge during the years but you helped the forums' bridge more! Thank you and kudos for this great victory! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfa1010 Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Congratulations, great performance. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrothgar Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Congratulations, great performance. :D I really enjoyed watching the event. Curious about the maximum number of spectators that were logged in at any one time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfa1010 Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Oh, and also respect to the Diamond team of course, who made it to the finals in two consequetive trials, but unfortunately to no avail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecalm Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 My impressions bridge wise from the matches I watched:-Meckwell are out of shape as they made many cardplay mistakes; I saw k's of hands on vugraph from them and it was very unusual I wonder what happened;-cardplay in general was at very high level, especially declarer play-competitive bidding (fighting for partscores, finding saves) was at very high level I especially enjoyed our forum hero display in this respect-slam bidding is at very low level; some prominent pairs just use rkcb (or 100 varietes of it) and bash slams on most hands and lack methods of inviting, finding fitting values etc. I was shocked seeing some auctions, Italians and Polish guys seem to have big edge in this area. It will be very interesting BB. Two strong American teams, fresh and strong Italian team and I think Polish team will be very dangerous too (Narkiewicz - Buras, Kalita - Gawryś, Martens - Jassem). I have trouble deciding who to root for so I just hope the winners will show amazing bridge :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrothgar Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Wonder how long it will be before Justin resurfaces from the after party... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLOGIC Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Heh, was relatively tame for these things, I'm gettin older! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whereagles Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 looking forward to have a forum regular as winner of a bermuda bowl ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenberg Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Congratulations to the winning team, best wishes to everyone. It was a pleasure to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSGibson Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Congrats :)Unfortunately I wasn't able to watch the second half of the match. I will be rooting for you guys in coming BB. Remember that you haven't won anything yet ;) ummm...they won a trip to the Bermuda Bowl representing USA bridge. That's pretty cool, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Can someone give us some background on Zagorin? I had never heard of the guy, but apparently he came up through the junior ranks with Bathurst, Wooldridge, etc.. Also, I've never heard of a sponsor being as young as 39. I think thats pretty cool, and very good for the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike gill Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Congrats, you guys seriously deserve it. I watched quite a bit and you outplayed some great teams. Now, of course, we expect you to win the BB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rain Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Congrats Justin and team. Will there be a coach? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
han Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Team Bathurst outplayed their opponents in every single match. Justin and Joe were on fire for the whole tournament. I am very happy that now everybody had a chance to see just how good this guy really is. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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