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"The game never really had a lot of rhythm for us. We tried hard, and it seemed like when we tried hard they caught a break or two. They played great. We watched a ton of tape, and we knew exactly how they played. We knew their strengths in some ways could expose us if we allowed them to, and we did. Certainly it’s disappointing. It’s crushing. I didn’t even really know what to tell the team afterwards. These guys have worked awfully hard to put themselves in this position, and to see it end like this is a big blow that no one anticipated. "I was proud of Keith. He played hurt, and he had to play hurt the way the game went. But it was just one of those deals. The last month of the season we never got on the page where everybody was healthy and giving us the best chance. Tonight I thought we could piece it together, but it just didn’t work out. I feel terrible for the seniors. It’s just a sad day, a sad game. But these guys should be proud and hold their heads high."