They must be easy this year!
*totally sarcastic*
Close. They ARE "easier" this year for Team event. S/D are still reasonably challenging. The scores are bearing that out, however Team event is silly playable. Not only are the scores through the rough at the top of the house, but the same set shot in 2012 is 300+ places worse this year. It just is.
However with that being said, putting 5 people together AND having them average almost 250 for each person. The result is absolutely legit given the circumstances. It also does not mean that just because they are easier that every Joe Bowler comes in and shoots 50 pins over average per game.
Sometimes it can be both an awesome incredible legit accomplishment, and still be declared easier. Both sides can be right.
