UT Martin - Post Game Quotes

Blanchard on the comeback:

"UT-Martin's d-line starting getting tired and our offensive line was dominating the line of scrimmage," Blanchard said. "They stepped it up a notch."

Crowe on Jack Jackson being ruled ineligible the day of the game:

"That sort of started the day," said Crowe, who will appeal the waiver next week. "He had really been as dynamic as anybody on defense."

Ealey on the slow start:

"First-game jitters," Ealey shrugged. "We didn't expect them to be as good as they were. They came out and beat us for a whole half."

Ealey on the TD pass from Blanchard:

"Coty threw a great ball," said Ealey, who in one pass play surpassed his entire rushing total (41 yards on 13 carries). "All I had to do was concentrate."

UTM coach Jason Simpson on the loss:

"I am surprised we lost this game,” Simpson said. “Jacksonville State is a good football team, but so are we.”