I can't use the word proud because it's been ruined by Paw Whoads but they're a bunch of tough son of a *******. They're the rocky of football teams. I've been inside a locker room after a gut wrenching last minute loss in a playoff game (the entire nation knows this was a playoff game) and it stings your soul worse than anything you can imagine. It's one of the few times it's ok for grown men to cry. I imagine 75% of the entire Iowa squad is doing that right now. Nobody in the nation gave us a damn chance. They called us impostors, lucky, and the beneficiary of a soft schedule. I think the nation has a bit more respect for us after watching this game. If they don't then **** them. Now go our and recruit some depth and speed after winning the bowl game.