It's clear that Freddy Couples and the U.S. Ryder Cup team are desperate. Ron Kroichick of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that Michael Jordan has committed to a supporting role on the team. At the press conference last month, Couples said he hoped to convince Jordan and comedian Robin Williams to become "special assistants."
The U.S. Ryder Cup team hasn't won since 1999. Do you think they need any more inspiration than that? The hiring of Jay Haas as assistant captain was a great call--he will have the respect of everyone on the team. But does the world's second best golfer, Phil Mickelson, really need a pep talk from Jordan to get his juices flowing? I think not.
