Each of the (Brattleboro) players, particularly the seniors who have played a long time, I think they feel particularly bad for this kid. Every player that puts on the pads knows it could happen to them. ... The fragility of athletes' careers is highlighted when something like this happens.
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I think these kids got it now. I think they have really gotten the concept on defense the offense has been good, but not consistent all year long, and I think they got it this week. It's what happens with kids, and it's what happens with good teams that practice hard. Sooner or later, they absorb what you're trying to teach them, and instead of doing what you tell them, they do what they know how to do.Charly McLoughlin
I don't think we get much respect, quite frankly. Rutland has a reputation, and there's a lot of focus on Northern teams, but that's not really an issue. These kids play better when they feel like they're underdogs. I do think there's a lack of respect for what's going on in our neck of the woods, and I think (my players) like that. I think it motivates them.
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We have a very experienced team back, not so much if you look at starters, but we have back a large number of kids who played.
Charly McLoughlin
We played two big games in a row. They want to stay on this roll. Undefeated in our league, -- that's a hell of a thing right now.
Charly McLoughlin
Their focus has been very clear. ... Getting as close as we did to the championship and then not finishing the deal.
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