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ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- With every Navy touchdown, No. 6 Houston saw its hope of playing for the national championship become a little more distant.After the Cougars had their quest for an unbeaten season dashed in a 46-40 loss Saturday, all they could do is shrug.This one hurts but we still have everything in front of us, Houston coach Tom Herman said. Our goal, as it is each and every year, is to win our conference championship and go to a New Years Six bowl game. We have an opportunity to continue that journey.Will Worth ran for 115 yards and threw for two touchdowns to help the Midshipmen (4-1, 3-0 American Athletic Conference) pull off the upset. Navy hadnt defeated a Top 10 team since 1984, when it topped No. 2 South Carolina in Annapolis.When it was over, streams of the Navy Brigade stormed the field to surround the players, most of them jumping for joy.Navy won behind a precise attack that shredded the nations top-ranked rushing defense. Coming off a 28-14 loss to Air Force, the Midshipmen came in as a 17-point underdog.Sometimes you get your butt whipped and you move on, coach Ken Niumatalolo said. Im just so proud of the way our guys responded after such a difficult, heart-wrenching, gut-blowing loss last week.Houston committed three turnovers, gave up two points on a poor snap in punt formation and simply couldnt find a way to stop Navys triple option.We didnt play very well in any phase of the game and we still had a chance to win it there in the fourth quarter, Herman said. Youre not going to win very many games against really good teams on the road turning the ball over three times, one for a touchdown, snapping the ball over the punters head and letting them rush for 300 yards.Houstons sloppiest performance of the season came in a driving rain. The Cougars (5-1, 2-1) gave up more points than in their previous four games combined.Navy finished with 306 yards rushing, many of them on pitches from Worth as he sprinted laterally along the line. Houston was allowing only 42 yards on the ground per game.We knew last week that we didnt play our best, and the scoreboard showed that, Worth said.Though the game was a sellout, thousands of fans failed to show because of the weather. Those who took their seats realized an upset was possible after first half ended tied at 20.Navy scored three touchdowns in the third quarter -- two of them on passes by Worth, the other on Josiah Powells 34-yard interception return -- to take a 41-27 lead.That proved to be a deficit too deep to handle for the Cougars, especially because their defense simply couldnt find a solution for Navys multi-faceted attack.Houston had won 19 of its last 20 games, including a 52-31 blowout of Navy last year. But on this day, the Cougars lost despite compiling a whopping 484 yards in offense.Greg Ward Jr. went 32 for 50 for 359 yards and three touchdowns. He also ran for 94 yards and a score, but the Cougars never led after going up 20-17 in the second quarter.His two interceptions were also a factor. Navy scored 17 points following Houston giveaways and did not commit a turnover.It feels terrible, Ward said.THE TAKEAWAYHouston: The aura of greatness surrounding the Cougars fades a bit. The Cougars are now in second place in the AAC and wont get a chance for redemption until facing Louisville at home on Nov. 17.Navy: This game should be a boost of confidence for the Midshipmen, who had their spirit shaken last week at Air Force.POLL IMPLICATIONSThe Cougars should tumble out of the Top 10 in the AP Top 25 poll , which comes out Monday instead of Sunday this week.OFF DAYThe Superintendent of the Naval Academy announced there would be no school Tuesday in honor of the win.UP NEXTHouston: The Cougars continue play in the AAC West Division, hosting Tulane next Saturday.Navy: The Midshipmen are on the road against East Carolina, now 2-4 after losing 38-22 to South Florida. Nike Air Max Plus Tn Ultra Pas Cher .ca looks back at the stories and moments that made the year memorable. Nike Tn Blanche Pas Cher . 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With Perez long gone, his teammates were left to answer questions about the demoralizing loss, which dropped the Indians four games out of first place in the AL Central. Manager Terry Francona downplayed Perezs snub, which came after he failed to protect a 2-0 lead. The right-hander yielded a three-run homer to Alex Avila and failed to record an out. "In a perfect world guys stand in front of their locker," Francona said before Tuesdays game. "Sometimes its not a perfect world." Approached by The Associated Press, Perez said he intends to maintain his media blackout. "Im not talking the rest of the year," he said. "Quit asking." Francona didnt defend Perezs actions, but he doesnt believe theyll be a distraction to his ballclub. "I think its his personal choice," he said. "I think we try to foster an environment where good, bad, in-between, guys are accountable. Some guys choose to not talk. Like I said, its not always a perfect world. " Francona intimated Perezs behaviour will be handled internally, and hes not worried that it will divide a Cleveland team that has grown into a tight-knit group this season. "I dont think its worrisome," Francona said. "I think those things with the team have a way of working themselves out and it doesnt necessarily have to be in public. This is where teams kind of come together and take care of team things." Perez has had a history of beeing a distraction.dddddddddddd. Last season, he made headlines for criticizing Cleveland fans for the teams poor attendance, ripped Indians ownership for not spending enough money and questioned some moves by the front office. He then lambasted manager Manny Acta a few days after he was fired. Earlier this season, he and his wife were arrested on misdemeanour drug charges. Perez has always been cordial with reporters, but has recently been more difficult to deal with. Following a recent win, he went out of his way to turn up the volume on the clubhouse sound system to make it harder for reporters to hear as they interviewed pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez. Perez was pitching in his third straight game on Monday night. He had converted 11 straight save opportunities since coming off the disabled list. Francona said Perez stopped in his office before leaving the ballpark. "He actually came in after the game and said, I felt great. I just blew it," Francona said. Perez, who has 17 saves, was not available Tuesday night as the Indians continued their series with Detroit. Francona was hoping for a long outing from starter Justin Masterson. Although Francona was second-guessed for using Perez and having the right-hander face left-handed hitter Prince Fielder in the ninth, Clevelands manager said he would follow the same script. "Not in the ninth," Francona said when asked if we consider using two pitchers in the final inning. "Thats why you have closers. Youre going to create chaos down there if you start doing that." Francona is also confident Perez will bounce back. "I think I have a pretty good grasp of these guys," Francona said. "To be a closer youve got to have selective amnesia." ' ' '