If you are looking to "put together" the essence of the film for a tribute or analysis, these are the essential elements:
: McGinty’s philosophy that "pain heals, chicks dig scars, and glory lasts forever".
: The movie focuses on "has-beens" and "never-weres" getting one last shot at glory.
: A famous scene where the players dance in jail to bond.
: The veteran coach who hand-picks the replacement squad.