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The discussion vividly points to the second-half message that must have been conveyed in the locker room, possibly by head coach Mike McDaniel, assistant coaches, or team leaders. The expectation was that after a message aimed at rallying the team, there would be a noticeable change. Yet, the players did not respond with the necessary urgency or effort, signaling possible concerns about motivation, leadership, or collective focus.