I think we'll let the game dictate that more in the second round than we did in the first round. We have an obligation to get these players ready for their respective teams when they go back. I think that was a concern early on. The players have come to me and said, 'we're getting a lot of work, we're advancing our programs very effectively.' Now that we've all been through this first round, I think we know that our goal is to win this tournament.
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As a player, I certainly wanted him. But I also wanted somebody with his leadership abilities. I'm sure his being on the team made it easier for us to get some other people.
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We're feeling like we got kicked in the stomach. It's a very quiet locker room. It's a tough day. I'm not shocked by any means. The one thing we have learned very quickly in international play is anything can happen. You put your flag on your chest, and people get fueled by that. You see exceptional things being done.
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It will create an unusual camaraderie to have that many guys who do the same thing playing for their country. I think they will develop a very strong bond.
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