No hidden meaning unless they meant the following:
At least 4 seniors were on the bench with injuries at the end of the game. 2 started on the bench with injuries. 1 has been a starter for 30 plus games in a row. Never missed a practice or game.
It also meant at least 3 multi year all region players were on the bench with injuries. 2 of them were 2 way starters and on special teams. All 3 of them were captains and all 3 will be playing on Saturdays next year.
Say all you want about all the other losses this past year, but in my opinion, WB takes the win if they were playing. It was a real blow to have them out of this game.
You were missing your starting TE and best blocking back, your best offensive lineman, your leading tackler for the last 3 years, and your long snapper.
It kind of hurt a bit.