We’re anxious. We want balls in the air and bad blood. Does this Ryder Cup need Patrick Reed? A bit too buddy-buddy thus far, but, nevertheless, it’s shaping up to be an epic battle — teams are tight, Rome is legendary, hype is real, and we are ready for action. We make predictions, talk dietary conditions, Wyndham and Brooks comments, pairings, and Italian phrases.

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