seat so their was plenty of motivation on their part. As for our part, there are many excuses; starting a fairly new QB, injuries abound, still licking wounds from the ND beat down and the ever popular excuse, youth. That said, excuses won't get you a cup of coffee (especially at Starbucks) so take notice of things that went good or bad, improve where you can and man up and kick the snot out of the guys across the line from you.