Read the paragraph below. conversation ceased when coach deal entered the room. the din of the locker room was silenced, and all eyes met her gaze. she began her post-game speech, and every phrase was met with nods of assent. and when coach deal finally called the team in for a huddle, every hand reached eagerly together, and every voice proclaimed, "teamwork! ”

what is the players’ attitude toward the coach?
a. the players respect the coach’s authority.
b. the players are afraid of the coach’s harsh words.
c. the players resent the coach’s interruption.
d. the players enjoy the coach’s sense of humor.