Did the cast of Entourage really want the series to end?

I'm hearing word from reliable sources that the cast of Entourage is none too pleased that HBO is ending the series this year. The cast was not happy when told by HBO execs that not only would season 8 be their last, but there would only be 8 episodes. No one was more vocal at their displeasure than Kevin Connolly, who plays Eric Murphy. Connolly allegedly was so incensed at the news of the show going off the air that he threatened to never work for HBO again. Sources say Connolly feels betrayed by the network and thinks the show easily had another 3 seasons to go. No offense Kevin, but Entourage's ship sailed a long time ago and it's time for the audience to let go and move on. At least this season is going out with a bang if you saw last Sunday's shocking ending.