I heard them saying, 'Where are you from? Where are your parents from?' Wilder told MSNBC's Nicolle Wallace. 'And I just stepped in and said this is very inappropriate to ask these kids anything ... I'm just going to have them implement their Fifth Amendment right, and not say anything to you.'
Wilder recalled, 'We were just practicing, finishing up a practice and I went to shoot some hoops. And next thing I knew, we just see these guys coming in their uniforms.'
Waterford's minor hurlers delivered a dominant performance in the first half, showcasing their strength as they scored early and maintained a solid lead throughout the half.
In many cases, character traits will prove just as important. Resilience, work ethic, coachability and competitiveness are all qualities that elevate good players into great ones.
The event doesn't work without those guys. We're happy that they're here. I'm hoping, especially for the first timers, once they start playing and see how it’s run, that they really enjoy themselves.