Keeps them in the game and adds a bit of toughness. Clock management? That is football 101 and he failed. There is more to football than " the players didn't quit". Burning the 2 timeouts in the 3rd quarter might have cost them the game. Look beyond the "the players fought " and focus on the coaching. He is good as an assistant, but not ready for the big-time. Learn a little bit about how the game is played, and you might understand.
Can't blame the guy , because he is new, but to say this loss wasn't a little bit because of coaching, is being very naive.