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Virginia vs. Clemson
Nov. 22, 2008
Virginia Head Coach Al Groh Quotes
On a close game
“The game was a pretty even match other than about seven plays a touchdown we didn’t get, four or five turnovers and two failed fourth downs which are essentially turnovers. A pretty even match, but in any case, those seven plays did separate the two teams.”
On the Cavaliers’ preparation for the game
“We’re very proud and appreciative of the effort that the players put into the preparation for this game which was very intense and we appreciate the effort they put into the game today.”
On a disappointing loss
“I’m disappointed for all of us, not just for a select group, because we always talk about the team as one group, but disappointed for all of us that the result wasn’t otherwise.”
On Clemson on the schedule
“When we saw many months ago that this game was on our schedule at this point, we knew it would be a tough challenge given who this opponent was. After watching tape, we could clearly see why they were the pre-season favorite. They have an awful lot of talent on the field.”
On the Virginia defense
“They stepped up and did what had to be done today. They did a real good job. But by the same token, we always talk about we, us and ours, and clearly, collectively, we just had to do a little bit more.”
On the Clemson defense
“There’s a reason this team was the pre-season pick. Those teams usually play pretty good defense. They had some guys we had difficulty moving today. We needed a lot more in that area. There’s no doubt about it.”
On fourth down plays
“Both of the plays we called have been productive for us during the course of the year. They’ve been good plays for us on a high basis but we just didn’t get them executed today.”