in chapter 14, How did Ben Ross feel when he read The grapvine ?

When Mr. Ross sees the newspaper, he feels guilty about the student who was beaten up. He is also upset to find out that the Gordon High football team lost badly to Clarksville even with the help of The Wave. He realizes that a football victory would have proved that The Wave was effective, and that this loss reflects badly on the movement that he started. Mr. Ross overhears Coach Schiller talking with another teacher in the faculty room. They are complaining about The Wave.