Some general thoughts. Sergio Garcia should wear his Ryder Cup uniform during majors because he's a completely different player. So far, I don't see many mistakes from the captains. Lehman, who does look a little foolish for bringing Verplank and not playing him the first day, has just not gotten the production from his big teams. If they both don't win Saturday morning, I think they both get spilt.
As for the little contest, Haubs went 2-0 in the afternoon with the halves in matches one and three. Very nice work and that means I shall let him weigh in:

"On to Day 2, and the Americans can not afford to lose any ground. Unfortunately, the early pairings don't favor the US."

I agree.

1.) Cink/Henry vs. Casey/Karlsson

Me: Casey/Karlsson, 3 & 2 - Cink played okay in getting two halves on Friday, but I haven't seen anything remarkable. I would have kept Henry in the lineup in foursomes, but I think the magic runs out for J.J.
Haubs: halved - I would put Toms in for Cink here, but the rematch may play out like the first.

2.) Mickelson/DiMarco vs. Garcia/Olazabal
Me: Garcia/Olazabal, 4 & 3 - Sergio is clearly the best player at the K Club at the moment and this American team frightened me all week. Let's remember that these two stud American teams looked great at the Presidents Cup and have yet to look great here. Mickelson just is not playing well.
Haubs: Garcia/Olazabal, 2-up - Superman Sergio dispatches this team once and for all as this US team will not
be together in the p.m.

3.) Woods/Furyk vs. Westwood/Clarke
Me: Woods/Furyk, 2-up - Too much pride for the Americans as Woods and Furyk got pounded down the stretch by Garcia. The European team did not play great Friday morning.
Haubs: Woods/Furyk, 3 & 2 - If not now, not ever. Woods was highly erratic and needs to put it together
for any US hope.

4.) Verplank/Johnson vs. Harrington/Stenson
Me: Verplank/Johnson, 1-up - Harrington hasn't done much in his home Ryder Cup and this American team will be steadier than anything you've seen all week.
Haubs: halved - Lehman's out on a limb here, hoping these two steady players can make some
birdies. Didn't expect to see Johnson out in the AM. One putt can make a round I guess.

Me: EUR leads 7-5
Haubs: EUR leads 7-5

You all will be happy to know that Mr. Haub (his real last name is Haub), has volunteered to get up early with his son on Saturday in an act his wife will think is profoundly kind, but since the Ryder Cup is five hours away EST, this is self-serving.