Aggies break down 45-37 Liberty Bowl victory

Coach Kevin Sumlin

* A lot of excitement tonight. First time a SR class to go out winning four straight bowls. This game sets the tone for the offseason.

* Offseason will be about growing up and maturing as a team. Mature teams don't have peaks and valleys ... they play the same way.

* We made a concerted effort to do things in run game. Efficient and that makes play-calling easier and takes pressure off of Kyle.

* Defensively, had a lot of single coverage and WVU executed in pass game well. Played with a lot of energy ... flying around, physical.

* [After the pick-six]..."We said, 'Don't do that again.'" Confidence is a big deal with QBs. Team responded ... him and everybody.

* Made aware of the [Mike Richardson] situation. He didn't return to field and has already been sent home. Don't condone that ... not who we are.

* We flew around and were aggressive [on defense]. Game plan was simpler and that allowed our guys to play fast. We made plays.

* Gambled [late in the game] with a guy (Kennedy) that has been a sure-handed guy for us. He's a senior and we needed first down to win.

QB Kyle Allen

* After the first pick, I forced a throw. Spav said to settle down. After that, we got back to what we do. The RBs helped open it up.

* Winning this game is huge for us heading into next year. Tons of young guys out there. We'll work hard in offseason ... a lot at stake.

* These last five games have been a big learning experience for me. I've grown a lot as a quarterback and the guys trust me right now.

LB Otaro Alaka

* Mark Hagen told us to come in here and play hard for the seniors. We wanted to play hard and do a good job for them.

* The game plan was pretty simple and we focused on stopping their run game. The D allowed the linebackers to run free.