Men, it was a tough loss last night, but I want you to know how proud we are of your effort.

By taking a lead into the fourth quarter, you proved that we can play 5A football.  We proved that we can play disciplined offense, and we proved that we can fly around and hit people on defense.

Above all, we proved that we have learned to give our very best in the face of adversity.

It was my great pleasure to spend afternoons with you this season.  I hope you will stay in touch here.

I am proud of all of you.