I think this is kind of a rationalization to say we took it for granted. It is really a condemnation of our coaching staff to say they didn't have the team mentally prepared. We were simply outplayed in all phases. To me the jury is still out on how good we are. I like how our schedule lines...
Although I don't think they were quite as good, I would like to give a shout out to the 1981-1982 squad. Breuer, Tucker, Mitchell. If Mark Hall had been full strength they would have been right there.
I would like to officially apologize to Bryce Williams for doubting his ability to prosper as a running back. He played well and I hope to see more of it.