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Message: [QUOTE="Zarathustra, post: 5040425, member: 11285"] I agree. Ireland also played with a lot of hustle/energy, unselfish passing, and it was displayed in the play from the entire team/bench. You have to credit the coach for instilling that spirit. I suggest anyone interested in this "spirit" theme to watch the ceremony prior to the tip off. Just before the opposing teams' 12 members exchange tokens the IRISH huddle up, do a type of shuffle (side to side while embracing) and then let out a rather raucous shout. It reminded me of the NEW ZEALAND's ( or was it another rugby teams?) ritual dance prior to "mortal" combat. TUNE in 5 or so minutes early and watch the action... GREAT STUFF! GO GANDY! Full disclosure... My mother's maiden name was MURPHY! [/QUOTE]