University of Northern Iowa Athletics
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10/28/2006 8:00:00 AM | Football
Oct. 28, 2006
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"(Western Illinois) came in and did a great job in planning its game. They played harder and had a better plan. We didn't win the line of scrimmage. They controlled the football game."
"Now we've got a test and our backs are against the wall. Everything lies in front of us. We control everything. We have to be able to step up."
Western Illinois head coach Don Patterson
"It was an inspired effort. Don't give so much credit to the x's and o's, but give credit to the players. It was a combination of good calls and good execution."
"It is always fun to come back to Eastern Iowa, because it was home for 20 years. But when you win back here it gives you a special sense of satisfaction."
UNI quarterback Eric Sanders
"It is frustrating to lose, especially when we are in contention for a Gateway championship. We need to get out there and play every game like it is for the playoffs now.
UNI wide receiver James Lindgren
"(Western Illinois) was running around on defense everywhere. They came out and they played hard. Hats off to them, they outplayed us."
"We couldn't get anything going on offense. We couldn't get a rhythm and couldn't get any plays in the second half."
