Here’s a case of a coach thinking outside the box.

Temple basketball coach Fran Dunphy underlined the need for teamwork by taking his team for a workout with the crew squad. His players got a first-hand look at chemistry.

Give this coach high marks for understanding that the game goes well beyond X’s and O’s It’s about teamwork and creating a sense of mission.

And, by the way, are there any athletes tougher and more dedicated than crew athletes?