Glossing over the mechanicals of the game, production, budgets and infrastructure, what jumped out was the values he assigned to the making of the popular shoot-em-up game: attitude and passion for the game were topped the list.
You can see the passion that he played with during the game and the passion afterwards.
The sad truth is that the passion for the game seems to be continuing its downward spiral.
Our fans in British Columbia and across the nation share an incredible enthusiasm and passion for the game.
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"He brought passion to the game of football that was unmatched, " Turner said.
Those perceptions failed to deter Shapinga from following her passion for the game.
But while the accent may not be very British anymore his passion for the game back home clearly highlights his allegiance.
It was a European vacation Vanek credits for rekindling his passion for the game and helping him rediscover his scoring touch.
"He is obviously an intense coach, and his passion for the game was mirrored by our student-athletes on the court, " Coleman said.
Also the country's stable security situation and the passion for the game are two factors where they have an edge over South Africa.
"He is obviously an intense coach, and his passion for the game was mirrored by our student-athletes on the court, " he said in a statement.
Trying to coax enthusiasm out of indifferent students was a frustrating chore that taxed my passion for the game and my interest in the business.
It was his brutal passion for the game, in part, that led Rutgers University's Athletic Director Tim Pernetti to hire Rice to coach the Scarlet Knights.
"He had a legendary NFL career, and his unrivaled passion for the game quickly made him a fan favorite here in New England, " the Patriots said.
"As far as the players are concerned, they can have extra motivation and more passion in this game against Germany but they can't lose focus, " he said.
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"As you will see by our bid book we have a lot of passion for the game and bringing the biggest sporting event in the world to our country, " said Beckham.
And although many of his peers might be thinking of taking root in the members' bar of the MCC, Blowers' passion for the game - and for commentating upon it - remains undiminished.
Bid chairman Geoff Thompson, speaking before Blatter's visit, had said it was a "chance to provide evidence of England's passion for the game" and that the team would highlight the potential legacy a successful England bid could create.
Apart from some Brazilian soccer stars having apparently lost their passion for the game, the main cause has a lot to do with a lack of motivation and corporate expertise at the governing body, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF).
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In April 2007 when Poland and Ukraine were announced as joint hosts amidst roaring celebrations in Cardiff, Uefa hoped that the decision would aid the development of football infrastructure in central and eastern Europe where it isn't as developed as in the west but where the passion for the game is equally strong.
Quarter of a century in the role has done nothing to dull his passion for his beloved game.
"With the passion they play the game with, they're going to fight against everybody, whether they're Australia or Bangladesh, " he continued.
There are 60 million passionate people in this country and we need this result to harness that passion and grow the game.
Winter is predicting a game full of passion and believes the outcome will be tighter than many predict.
The Italian national football team may have qualified for Euro 2008, but the country's domestic game and national passion is under a dark cloud.
"It's about the passion and love for the game which is instilled at a young age, not how someone is perceived to others if they play polo, " Pieres said.
Bruins coach Claude Julien wants the passion to be present for every game.
We were won over by the passion our son showed for the game, but we still ask ourselves whether the risk is greater than the reward.
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