Quaich success often comes down to strategy and negotiation. For this, both teams will be reliant on their captains. Eric "Swayze" Silagy, the U.S. captain, proved himself a highly capable leader in directing his team to a 11.5 to 8.5 victory over Scotland in the 2012 Quaich. Swayze knows when—and how—to get tough. "I won't coddle my team," said Swayze in a candid interview. "I believe in being direct about issues. I tell my team what I expect of them, and they respond." The U.S. players agree that Swayze is a force of nature when he wants something. "When he gets that intense look on his face with the crease on the forehead between his eyes," said one U.S. player who asked to remain anonymous, "he scares the shit of me."
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| Swayze blasting out of a bunker at The Bear's Club in 2012 |
The 2014 Quaich will be Rosco's first captaincy, but his style will be decidely different from that of his American counterpart. He will lead by leveraging his contagious enthusiasm. "Your attitude is a choice," said Rosco, sounding very much like a man who has been through some form of counseling. "And my team will be a mirror of my attitude." The Scottish team seems eager to rally around it's new leader. "Is Ross captain?" asked one member of the Scottish team who prefers to remain anonymous. "Ah dinnae know tha'"
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| Rosco showing good form at The Bear's Club in 2012 |
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