The coach conceded that he would probably have to acquire another talented player or two for his team to advance further in the playoffs.

The coach, Mark Duffner, concedes that a case can be made for playing his star only on offense.

But the 49-year-old coach conceded that the defeat was a particularly bitter reminder of past failures.

Many men's coaches concede that some skills have eroded as the emphasis on athleticism has taken over.

The coach did concede that a Super Bowl "does define a quarterback, but this is a young quarterback in his fourth year."

The coach concedes he likes Tinsley's chances against Cleaves.

Even coaches sometimes concede that the other team outplayed them, artistically, emotionally, technically, or all three.

But the coach conceded, "Sometimes athletes have to make their own decisions."

The coach conceded that his team's season didn't end correctly on or off the floor.