Let me preface this by saying I don't think the U.S. is coming back, but this is not the worst Sunday draw for the Americans. I would have loaded up a little more in the very beginning if I was Lehman, but these are solid pairings for his guys. I only see two matches they don't have any real chance in, and I will get to them. The U.S. rookies got matches they could win, except one guy, and he was playing the best of the first-timers.

Haubs, who picked up three wins to my two in the foursomes, is three ahead in the total competition. Twelve points here as we duke it out for some Eckstreme Fries.

Here's Haubs' take:

"This US performance should once and for all quiet the critics as the big guns have been horsebleep while the rooks have acquitted themselves more than fine."

1.) Toms vs. Montgomerie
Me: Toms, 2 & 1 - Neither one has been stellar, but I thought Toms would get Monty at Oakland Hills. Monty has been good, but not Monty great.
Haubs: Toms, 2-up - Toms has been OK, playing with Wetterich and Phil have not helped his record.

2.) Cink vs. Garcia
Me: Garcia, 1-up - This will be closer than people think because Cink has been fairly solid although an 0-3-1 record is the very definition of mediocrity, although this week it makes you look like Bobby Jones on the U.S. I just can't see him knocking off Sergio although a stronger U.S. player could have.
Haubs: halved - Cink has done all that has been asked of a captain's pick, even if he has probably played too much.

3.) Furyk vs. Casey
Me: Furyk, 4 & 3 - Take all of the aces you want, I see the mild-mannered Furyk stepping on Casey's throat.
Haubs: Furyk, 1-up - Like most US stars, Furyk has been adequate at best. Hindsight may say that Lehman should have switched partners on Saturday.

4.) Woods vs. Karlsson
Me: Woods, 3 & 2 - Pretty decent rookie appearance, but Karlsson has a tough road. Woods still has not played a stud on Sunday in this thing. (Rocca, Coltart, Parnevik, Casey and now Karlsson.)
Haubs: He forgot to write this one, but I'll give him Karlsson. Nah, he takes Woods.

5.) Campbell vs. Donald
Me: Campbell, 3 & 2 - Campbell has quietly played well and I like Donald, but let's see him without Garcia.
Haubs: halved - Campbell should have played more, but US golf politics got in the way. Funny, it's not a rookie he should have played before.

6.) Henry vs. McGinley
Me: Henry, 2-up - Have not been impressed with McGinley this week and Henry has played well late in his matches.
Haubs: Henry, 2 & 1 - McGinley hasn't played well while Henry has indeed. I think the US rookies have benefited from being underdogs and behind in points when they got their chances. Less pressure.

It should be pointed out that this would be an ideal start for Lehman. Hang on, it gets worse.

7.) Johnson vs. Clarke
Me: Clarke 3 & 2 - This is the second match I just can't see the U.S. winning. Johnson availed himself nicely, but this is a tall order as Clarke was awesome on Saturday and he deserves this.
Haubs: Clarke 3 & 2 - Raise a pint to Clarke for his stellar play in difficult times. He deserves it, and cheers to Zach Johnson, who had probably the best 10 hole stretch in the Cup so far. (Nice stuff from Haubs. Want my job?)

8.) Taylor vs. Stenson
Me: Stenson, 2-up - Believe it or not, I think this and the first two matches are the most important. Taylor could win this match, but I think Stenson is a star in the making even if Taylor played solidly in his only match.
Haubs: Taylor, 2-up - Another US rookie who made a name during the event. US rookies have outplayed their European counterparts.

9.) Wetterich vs. Howell
Me: halved - Probably should like Howell here, but if Wetterich can calm down and play his game, this could be tighter than anyone believes.
Haubs: Howell, 3 & 2 - Looks like Wetterich might have been overwhelmed by this event. Can't blame him though, he wasn't supposed to win.

10.) Mickelson vs. Olazabal
Me: Olazabal, 1-up - Has not looked good since he spit the bit at the U.S. Open and has not looked good at the Ryder Cup since Phillip Price whooped him in 2002. This would clinch a full win for the Europeans and see you in four years as captain, Jose.
Haubs: Olazabal, 2-up - This may be the clincher and it would fit. Apparently Phil packed in the '06 season with the debacle on 18 of the US Open. Thanks for making the trip.

11.) DiMarco vs. Westwood
Me: DiMarco, 5 & 4 - You read that one right. Got a lot to prove.
Haubs: Westwood, 1-up - Tough trip for DiMarco, who probably will not miss playing with Mickelson. Westwood would be European MVP if not for Garcia.

12.) Verplank vs. Harrington
Me: Harrington, 1-up - This whole thing is strange. Harrington may have felt the playing at home pressure, but Verplank "verplexes" me. Why bring him to play him once in the team session and not even foursomes where he's an ideal fit?
Haubs: Verplank, 2-up - If miracles occur, Verplank will have a great shot at the disappointing Irishman.

Me: USA 6 1/2 - 5 1/2
Haubs: USA 7 1/2 - 4 1/2

Final
Me: EUR - 15 1/2
USA - 12 1/2
Haubs: EUR 14 1/2
USA 13 1/2