We are disappointed with the loss, but we have some much to look forward to next year. We had to do a lot of growing up as a team and we had to mature quickly. The experience our freshmen got this season will be very valuable for next year.

What goes on behind that black door nobody gets to see. As soon as you walk in there, you don't know what to expect.

There's extra motivation. The rivalry really started (last year), even though we sucked last year, we still really wanted to beat them.

I no longer feel like I'm playing for a young team. We've learned to keep our composure at crunch time.

Nobody wants to follow a losing team.