HEAD COACH MATT RHULE

RE: Opening Statement

Obviously disappointed in the loss. Really disappointed in the way we played early in the game. Thought once we settled down on defense halfway through the second quarter, I thought [defensive coordinator] Phil [Snow] did a good job with his staff and settled the defense down. To hold that unit scoreless for that long showed some promise. Offensively had some opportunities to work on some more points. Didn’t quite make the plays, hurt ourselves. The at the goal line obviously was a killer. Penalties on the last drive obviously killer. So disappointed. Credit to them. They’re an 11-win team for a reason and we had a chance to see it and see where we have to get to.

RE: Update on Brian Burns’ health

He finished the game, so I don’t know exactly. He was