What Jim McElwain said after Florida’s loss to Alabama in SEC Championship Game

Florida hung in it for all four quarters but ultimately fell 29-15 to No. 2 Alabama in the SEC Championship Game. UF coach Jim McElwain addressed the media after the game.

Mac: 'Shoot guys, they won the line of scrimmage. That's why we're getting on the road (recruiting) as soon as we leave here.'

— Edgar Thompson (@osgators) December 6, 2015

'I don't think a lot of people around the country thought we would be in this football game. And they never backed down,' Mac on #Gators.

— Edgar Thompson (@osgators) December 6, 2015

Mac: "Can't tell you how proud I am of our football team. … Obviously, hats off to a Crimson Tide team that took our offense out of it."

— Jordan McPherson (@J_McPherson1126) December 6, 2015

McElwain praising the want and the commitment the players have. #Gators

— Luis Torres (@ByLuisTorres) December 6, 2015

McElwain glad his #Gators team got this experience: "The thirst to get back becomes oh so great."

— Cody Jones (@CodyAJones9) December 6, 2015

"I've gone against that defense and those guys before. It's a good football team, but you know what, we have a good one too." -McElwain

— ESPN 98.1 / 850 WRUF (@ESPNGainesville) December 6, 2015

Mac on Treon: “I’m sure he missed some throws and missed some plays, but I thought he played his tail off.” #Gators

— Jordan McPherson (@J_McPherson1126) December 6, 2015

'The shock and awe of the size and speed may have got them a little bit,' Mac on blocked punt.

— Edgar Thompson (@osgators) December 6, 2015

McElwain on Callaway: "This guy’s got a couple really good years left for the #Gators"

— Jordan McPherson (@J_McPherson1126) December 6, 2015

'It wasn't a cheap shot. The guy was playing as hard as he could. That's the way he plays,' Mac on Jarrad Davis roughing passer call.

— Edgar Thompson (@osgators) December 6, 2015

'The future's bright,' Mac said. 'A lot of good players are coming and wanting to come.'

— Edgar Thompson (@osgators) December 6, 2015

Mac: 'There's a lot to celebrate. There's a lot of momentum.'

— Edgar Thompson (@osgators) December 6, 2015

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