Remember that enthusiasm at the NT level drops more slowly than at the league level.
I've had the USA NT past 10 and playing games past 10.
It's not impossible, but having an easy schedule does help.
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                    NO ONE at this table ordered a rum & Coke 
 Charles: Penn has some good people 
 A CT? Really? 
 Any two will do 
 Any three for me 
 Any four will score 
 Any five are live