Regular Season Week 1: Commodores at Crimson Tide

September 04, 1938 78° Bryant-Denny Stadium
Attendance: 75,920 (76%)

	ALA has won the toss and elected to receive.
	(15:00) 9-Joshua Sanchez kicks 75 yards from VAN 35 to ALA -10. Touchback. Offensive Play: Kickoff Defensive Play: Kick Return
	1-10-ALA 25 (15:00) 16-Wesley Briley pass complete to 86-Ralph Day to ALA 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 26-Dwayne Greenman . Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
	2-8-ALA 27 (14:20) 16-Wesley Briley pass complete to 28-John Fryer to ALA 26 for -1 yards. Tackle by 26-Dwayne Greenman . Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
	3-9-ALA 26 (13:35) 16-Wesley Briley pass Pass knocked down by 55-Jay Elson . incomplete, intended for 81-Christopher Boyd . Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
	4-9-ALA 26 (13:31) 9-Michael Bernard punts 46 yards to VAN 28. Fair Catch by 45-Willie Thorp . Offensive Play: Punt Defensive Play: Punt Return
	1-10-VAN 28 (13:25) 8-Vernon Helmick pass incomplete, intended for 45-Willie Thorp . Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
	2-10-VAN 28 (13:22) PENALTY - False Start (VAN 87-Louis Morales) Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
	2-15-VAN 23 (13:22) 8-Vernon Helmick pass INTERCEPTED by 56-Nathaniel Scarbrough at VAN 30. 56-Nathaniel Scarbrough to VAN 29 for 1 yards. Tackle by 87-Louis Morales . VAN 63-Keith Nesmith was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. PENALTY - Pass Interference (ALA 56-Nathaniel Scarbrough) Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz Pass Key
	1-10-VAN 31 (13:18) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 45-Willie Thorp to VAN 39 for 9 yards. Tackle by 45-James Blue . Pressure by 78-Paul McGee . PENALTY - Holding (VAN 68-Michael Messina) Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
	1-20-VAN 21 (13:14) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 82-Ismael Nealy to VAN 23 for 2 yards. Tackle by 56-Nathaniel Scarbrough . Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 Pass Key
	2-18-VAN 23 (12:33) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 45-Willie Thorp to VAN 29 for 7 yards. Tackle by 45-James Blue . Nice job by 45-Willie Thorp on that route to lose his coverage. VAN 71-Kevin Bradford was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under Pass Key
	3-11-VAN 29 (11:56) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 82-Ismael Nealy to VAN 33 for 4 yards. Tackle by 56-Nathaniel Scarbrough . VAN 82-Ismael Nealy was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
	4-7-VAN 33 (11:10) 12-Robert Vega punts 44 yards to ALA 22. 37-Adam Deforest to ALA 31 for 9 yards. Tackle by 67-Joshua Ehlert . Offensive Play: Punt Defensive Play: Punt Return
	1-10-ALA 31 (11:02) 16-Wesley Briley pass complete to 37-Adam Deforest to ALA 42 for 11 yards. Tackle by 26-Dwayne Greenman . Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Weak Blitz
	1-10-ALA 42 (10:19) 28-John Fryer ran to ALA 46 for 4 yards. Tackle by 26-Dwayne Greenman . Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
	2-6-ALA 46 (9:39) 28-John Fryer ran to ALA 48 for 2 yards. Tackle by 26-Dwayne Greenman . Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
	3-4-ALA 48 (8:57) 28-John Fryer ran to ALA 45 for -3 yards. Tackle by 49-Clinton Garcia . Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man Pass Key
	4-8-ALA 45 (8:18) 9-Michael Bernard punts 54 yards to VAN 1. Offensive Play: Punt Defensive Play: Punt Return
	1-10-VAN 1 (8:08) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 8 for 7 yards. Tackle by 33-Corey Plowman . ALA 75-Jeremiah Burrell was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
	2-3-VAN 8 (7:32) 8-Vernon Helmick ran to VAN 46 for 38 yards. Tackle by 33-Corey Plowman . 40-Gregory Morris was caught flat-footed on this play. Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
	1-10-VAN 46 (6:41) 24-Alexander Montgomery ran to ALA 47 for 7 yards. Tackle by 40-Cecil Foust . Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
	2-3-ALA 47 (5:58) 8-Vernon Helmick sacked at VAN 44 for -10 yards ( 78-Paul McGee ). Sack allowed by 68-Michael Messina . Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
	3-12-VAN 44 (5:18) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 40-Gregory Morris to VAN 42 for -2 yards. Tackle by 40-Cecil Foust . Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
	4-14-VAN 42 (4:40) 12-Robert Vega punts 50 yards to ALA 8. 37-Adam Deforest to ALA 22 for 14 yards. Tackle by 57-Eric Luevano . Offensive Play: Punt Defensive Play: Punt Return
	1-10-ALA 22 (4:31) 28-John Fryer ran to ALA 18 for -4 yards. Tackle by 93-Ryan Turner . Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
	2-14-ALA 18 (3:52) 16-Wesley Briley pass complete to 86-Ralph Day to ALA 21 for 3 yards. Tackle by 57-Eric Luevano . Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
	3-11-ALA 21 (3:16) 16-Wesley Briley pass complete to 28-John Fryer to ALA 22 for 1 yards. Tackle by 55-Jay Elson . Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 Pass Key
	4-10-ALA 22 (2:41) 9-Michael Bernard punts 45 yards to VAN 33. 45-Willie Thorp to VAN 33 for 1 yards. Tackle by 24-Chris Vail . Offensive Play: Punt Defensive Play: Punt Return
	1-10-VAN 33 (2:34) 8-Vernon Helmick pass Pass knocked down by 32-Joshua Cole . incomplete, intended for 87-Louis Morales . PENALTY - Pass Interference (ALA 32-Joshua Cole) Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
	1-10-VAN 39 (2:31) 8-Vernon Helmick pass Pass knocked down by 45-James Blue . incomplete, intended for 82-Ismael Nealy . Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
	2-10-VAN 39 (2:28) PENALTY - False Start (VAN 82-Ismael Nealy) Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
	2-15-VAN 34 (2:28) 32-David Walker ran to VAN 37 for 3 yards. Tackle by 51-Houston Tyson . Offensive Play: Strong I Normal FB Trap Weak Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
	3-12-VAN 37 (1:54) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 82-Ismael Nealy to VAN 41 for 4 yards. Tackle by 45-James Blue . PENALTY - Holding (VAN 45-Willie Thorp) (Declined) Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
	4-8-VAN 41 (1:50) 12-Robert Vega punts 47 yards to ALA 12. ALA 51-Houston Tyson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. Offensive Play: Punt Defensive Play: Punt Return
	1-10-ALA 12 (1:40) 16-Wesley Briley pass Pass knocked down by 91-Rodney Dangerfield . incomplete, intended for 86-Ralph Day . Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
	2-10-ALA 12 (1:37) 28-John Fryer ran to ALA 14 for 2 yards. Tackle by 49-Clinton Garcia . Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
	3-8-ALA 14 (0:59) 28-John Fryer ran to ALA 13 for -1 yards. Tackle by 20-Eddie Murphy . Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
	4-9-ALA 13 (0:20) 9-Michael Bernard punts 47 yards to VAN 40. Fair Catch by 45-Willie Thorp . Offensive Play: Punt Defensive Play: Punt Return
	1-10-VAN 40 (0:14) 8-Vernon Helmick pass Pass knocked down by 45-James Blue . incomplete, intended for 82-Ismael Nealy . Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
	2-10-VAN 40 (0:10) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 45-Willie Thorp to VAN 49 for 9 yards. Tackle by 24-Chris Vail . Great move by 45-Willie Thorp to get free of his coverage. PENALTY - Holding (VAN 71-Kevin Bradford) Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
	2-20-VAN 30 (0:06) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 29 for a short loss. Tackle by 78-Paul McGee . Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
	End of first quarter.
	3-20-VAN 29 (15:00) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 10-William Wilson to ALA 48 for 23 yards. Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep Pass Key
	1-10-ALA 48 (14:20) 8-Vernon Helmick pass Pass knocked down by 45-James Blue . incomplete, intended for 82-Ismael Nealy . Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
	2-10-ALA 48 (14:17) PENALTY - False Start (VAN 82-Ismael Nealy) Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
	2-15-VAN 47 (14:17) 8-Vernon Helmick pass incomplete, dropped by 40-Gregory Morris . That was a dangerous pass. Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
	3-15-VAN 47 (14:14) 45-Willie Thorp ran to ALA 39 for 14 yards. Tackle by 40-Cecil Foust . Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
	4-1-ALA 39 (13:35) 12-Robert Vega punts 27 yards to ALA 12. Offensive Play: Punt Defensive Play: Punt Return
	1-10-ALA 12 (13:26) 28-John Fryer ran to ALA 14 for 2 yards. Tackle by 54-Chester Huffman . ALA 28-John Fryer was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
	2-8-ALA 14 (12:50) 37-Adam Deforest ran to ALA 18 for 4 yards. Tackle by 55-Jay Elson . Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
	3-4-ALA 18 (12:16) 16-Wesley Briley pass complete to 81-Christopher Boyd to ALA 24 for 6 yards. Tackle by 55-Jay Elson . PENALTY - Facemask (VAN 55-Jay Elson) Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
	1-10-ALA 39 (12:13) 37-Adam Deforest ran to ALA 40 for 1 yards. Tackle by 57-Eric Luevano . Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
	2-9-ALA 40 (11:37) 37-Adam Deforest ran to ALA 40 for a short loss. Tackle by 67-Joshua Ehlert . Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
	3-9-ALA 40 (10:54) 16-Wesley Briley pass complete to 81-Christopher Boyd to VAN 50 for 10 yards. Tackle by 55-Jay Elson . Pressure by 54-Chester Huffman . Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 Pass Key
	1-10-VAN 50 (10:12) 37-Adam Deforest ran to VAN 47 for 3 yards. Tackle by 57-Eric Luevano . Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
	2-7-VAN 47 (9:32) 37-Adam Deforest ran to VAN 46 for 1 yards. Tackle by 51-Paul Pinkerton . Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
	3-6-VAN 46 (8:57) 16-Wesley Briley pass complete to 37-Adam Deforest to VAN 41 for 5 yards. Tackle by 49-Clinton Garcia . PENALTY - Unnecessary Roughness (VAN 49-Clinton Garcia) Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Zone
	1-10-VAN 26 (8:53) 16-Wesley Briley pass complete to 83-Terry Fraley to VAN 19 for 7 yards. Tackle by 49-Clinton Garcia . Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
	2-3-VAN 19 (8:05) 21-Trevor Harward ran to VAN 16 for 3 yards. Tackle by 57-Eric Luevano . Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man Run Key
	1-10-VAN 16 (7:30) 16-Wesley Briley pass complete to 81-Todd Wang for 16 yards. TOUCHDOWN! Great move by 81-Todd Wang to get free of his coverage. ALA 6 VAN 0 Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
	(7:27) Extra point GOOD by 2-James Sewell . ALA 7 VAN 0 Offensive Play: Field Goal Defensive Play: FG Block
	(7:27) 2-James Sewell kicks 65 yards from ALA 35 to VAN 0. Touchback. Offensive Play: Kickoff Defensive Play: Kick Return
	1-10-VAN 25 (7:27) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 24 for -1 yards. Tackle by 93-John Morehouse . Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
	2-11-VAN 24 (6:54) 8-Vernon Helmick pass Pass knocked down by 51-Houston Tyson . incomplete, intended for 87-Louis Morales . PENALTY - Pass Interference (ALA 51-Houston Tyson) Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
	1-10-VAN 29 (6:51) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 45-Willie Thorp to VAN 36 for 7 yards. Tackle by 45-James Blue . Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
	2-3-VAN 36 (6:15) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 32 for -4 yards. Tackle by 71-John Allen . Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep Run Key
	3-7-VAN 32 (5:41) 8-Vernon Helmick pass Pass knocked down by 56-Nathaniel Scarbrough . incomplete, intended for 10-William Wilson . Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
	4-7-VAN 32 (5:38) 12-Robert Vega punts 48 yards to ALA 20. 37-Adam Deforest to ALA 44 for 24 yards. Tackle by 68-Michael Messina . Offensive Play: Punt Defensive Play: Punt Return
	1-10-ALA 44 (5:27) 28-John Fryer ran to ALA 45 for 1 yards. Tackle by 55-Jay Elson . Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
	2-9-ALA 45 (4:50) 28-John Fryer ran to VAN 49 for 6 yards. Tackle by 34-Antonio Gillis . VAN 93-Ryan Turner was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
	3-3-VAN 49 (4:15) 16-Wesley Briley pass complete to 28-John Fryer to VAN 42 for 8 yards. Tackle by 48-John Peterson . Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Zone
	1-10-VAN 42 (3:31) 37-Adam Deforest ran to VAN 31 for 11 yards. Tackle by 48-John Peterson . VAN 26-Dwayne Greenman was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
	1-10-VAN 31 (2:53) 37-Adam Deforest ran to VAN 27 for 3 yards. Tackle by 56-Kevin Dobson . Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
	2-7-VAN 27 (2:15) 21-Trevor Harward ran to VAN 20 for 8 yards. Tackle by 20-Eddie Murphy . VAN 49-Clinton Garcia was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Lead Toss Weak Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
	Timeout for two minute warning.
	1-10-VAN 20 (2:00) 28-John Fryer ran to VAN 17 for 2 yards. Tackle by 55-Jay Elson . Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Lead Toss Weak Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1 Run Key
	2-8-VAN 17 (1:28) 16-Wesley Briley pass complete to 81-Christopher Boyd to VAN 15 for 2 yards. Tackle by 48-John Peterson . Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
	Timeout ALA
	3-5-VAN 15 (1:24) 16-Wesley Briley pass incomplete, dropped by 83-Terry Fraley . Pressure by 96-James Foster . Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
	4-5-VAN 15 (1:20) 2-James Sewell 32 yard field goal is GOOD. ALA 10 VAN 0 Offensive Play: Field Goal Defensive Play: FG Block
	(1:17) 2-James Sewell kicks 75 yards from ALA 35 to VAN -10. Touchback. Offensive Play: Kickoff Defensive Play: Kick Return
	1-10-VAN 25 (1:17) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 25 for a short loss. Tackle by 51-Houston Tyson . PENALTY - Offsides (ALA 45-James Blue) Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
	1-5-VAN 30 (1:15) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 26 for -4 yards. Tackle by 71-John Allen . Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz Run Key
	2-9-VAN 26 (0:38) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 33 for 7 yards. Tackle by 24-Chris Vail . Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
	End of half.
	(15:00) 2-James Sewell kicks 74 yards from ALA 35 to VAN -9. Touchback. Offensive Play: Kickoff Defensive Play: Kick Return
	1-10-VAN 25 (15:00) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 35 for 10 yards. Tackle by 40-Cecil Foust . Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
	2-1-VAN 35 (14:26) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 48 for 13 yards. Tackle by 40-Cecil Foust . Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under Run Key
	1-10-VAN 48 (13:45) 8-Vernon Helmick pass Pass knocked down by 56-Nathaniel Scarbrough . incomplete, intended for 87-Louis Morales . Pressure by 71-John Allen . Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone Pass Key
	2-10-VAN 48 (13:40) 40-Gregory Morris ran to VAN 47 for -1 yards. Tackle by 91-Timothy Wheeler . Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
	3-11-VAN 47 (12:58) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 46 for a short loss. Tackle by 51-Houston Tyson . Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
	4-12-VAN 46 (12:23) 12-Robert Vega punts 41 yards to ALA 13. Offensive Play: Punt Defensive Play: Punt Return
	1-10-ALA 13 (12:13) 28-John Fryer ran to ALA 16 for 3 yards. Tackle by 55-Jay Elson . Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under Run Key
	2-7-ALA 16 (11:41) 28-John Fryer ran to ALA 14 for -2 yards. Tackle by 93-Ryan Turner . Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
	3-9-ALA 14 (11:02) 16-Wesley Briley pass complete to 86-Ralph Day to ALA 17 for 3 yards. Tackle by 56-Kevin Dobson . Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
	4-6-ALA 17 (10:19) 9-Michael Bernard punts 47 yards to VAN 36. Fair Catch by 45-Willie Thorp . Offensive Play: Punt Defensive Play: Punt Return
	1-10-VAN 36 (10:12) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 38 for 2 yards. Tackle by 95-Leandro Buffum . 64-Benjamin Warren was completely beat on that play. VAN 87-Louis Morales was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Zone
	2-8-VAN 38 (9:39) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 40 for 1 yards. Tackle by 95-Leandro Buffum . Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
	3-6-VAN 40 (8:58) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 45-Willie Thorp to VAN 47 for 7 yards. Tackle by 45-James Blue . Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone Pass Key
	1-10-VAN 47 (8:15) 8-Vernon Helmick pass incomplete, intended for 81-Frank Sims . Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under Pass Key
	2-10-VAN 47 (8:11) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 82-Ismael Nealy to ALA 39 for 14 yards. Tackle by 45-James Blue . Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone Pass Key
	1-10-ALA 39 (7:27) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 32-David Walker to ALA 37 for 2 yards. Tackle by 51-Houston Tyson . 32-David Walker did some fancy footwork there. Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man Pass Key
	2-8-ALA 37 (6:41) 45-Willie Thorp ran to ALA 34 for 3 yards. 45-Willie Thorp FUMBLES ( 32-Joshua Cole ) recovered by VAN-63-Keith Nesmi th at ALA 36. Tackle by 33-Corey Plowman . ALA 32-Joshua Cole was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
	3-6-ALA 36 (6:06) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 81-Frank Sims for 36 yards. TOUCHDOWN! ALA 10 VAN 6 Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man Pass Key
	(5:59) Extra point GOOD by 9-Joshua Sanchez . ALA 10 VAN 7 Offensive Play: Field Goal Defensive Play: FG Block
	(5:59) 9-Joshua Sanchez kicks 71 yards from VAN 35 to ALA -6. Touchback. Offensive Play: Kickoff Defensive Play: Kick Return
	1-10-ALA 25 (5:59) 28-John Fryer ran to ALA 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 55-Jay Elson . Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
	2-7-ALA 28 (5:26) 16-Wesley Briley pass complete to 28-John Fryer to ALA 26 for -1 yards. Tackle by 26-Dwayne Greenman . Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
	3-9-ALA 26 (4:49) 16-Wesley Briley pass incomplete, dropped by 28-John Fryer . Pressure by 54-Chester Huffman . Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz Pass Key
	4-9-ALA 26 (4:46) 9-Michael Bernard punts 46 yards to VAN 27. Fair Catch by 45-Willie Thorp . Offensive Play: Punt Defensive Play: Punt Return
	1-10-VAN 27 (4:39) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 10-Henry Rhodes to ALA 38 for 34 yards. Tackle by 32-Joshua Cole . Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz Pass Key
	1-10-ALA 38 (3:58) 40-Gregory Morris ran to ALA 28 for 10 yards. Tackle by 45-James Blue . Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
	1-10-ALA 28 (3:13) 45-Willie Thorp ran to ALA 25 for 2 yards. Tackle by 91-Timothy Wheeler . Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Blitz
	2-8-ALA 25 (2:33) 45-Willie Thorp ran to ALA 20 for 6 yards. Tackle by 24-Chris Vail . Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
	3-2-ALA 20 (1:51) 40-Gregory Morris ran to ALA 19 for 1 yards. Tackle by 95-Leandro Buffum . Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
	4-1-ALA 19 (1:18) 9-Joshua Sanchez 37 yard field goal is GOOD. ALA 10 VAN 10 Offensive Play: Field Goal Defensive Play: FG Block
	(1:15) 9-Joshua Sanchez kicks 75 yards from VAN 35 to ALA -10. Touchback. Offensive Play: Kickoff Defensive Play: Kick Return
	1-10-ALA 25 (1:15) 28-John Fryer ran to ALA 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 57-Eric Luevano . ALA 72-James Malcolm was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. VAN 93-Ryan Turner was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
	2-7-ALA 28 (0:36) 28-John Fryer ran to ALA 33 for 5 yards. Tackle by 20-Eddie Murphy . Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Lead Toss Weak Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man Run Key
	End of third quarter.
	3-2-ALA 33 (15:00) 37-Adam Deforest ran to ALA 33 for a short gain. Tackle by 57-Eric Luevano . Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right Run Key
	4-2-ALA 33 (14:20) 9-Michael Bernard punts 47 yards to VAN 20. Fair Catch by 45-Willie Thorp . Offensive Play: Punt Defensive Play: Punt Return
	1-10-VAN 20 (14:14) 40-Gregory Morris ran to VAN 20 for a short gain. Tackle by 40-Cecil Foust . Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
	2-10-VAN 20 (13:40) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 23 for 3 yards. Tackle by 55-Carlos Warren . Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
	3-6-VAN 23 (13:01) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 40-Gregory Morris to VAN 30 for 6 yards. Tackle by 32-Joshua Cole . Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under Pass Key
	4-1-VAN 30 (12:24) 12-Robert Vega punts 44 yards to ALA 26. Fair Catch by 37-Adam Deforest . Offensive Play: Punt Defensive Play: Punt Return
	1-10-ALA 26 (12:17) 28-John Fryer ran to ALA 33 for 6 yards. 28-John Fryer FUMBLES ( 20-Eddie Murphy ) recovered by ALA-27-Daniel Hans en at ALA 30. Tackle by 20-Eddie Murphy . Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone Run Key
	2-7-ALA 30 (11:31) 37-Adam Deforest ran to ALA 32 for 2 yards. Tackle by 54-Chester Huffman . Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under Run Key
	3-5-ALA 32 (10:50) 16-Wesley Briley pass complete to 83-Terry Fraley to ALA 37 for 5 yards. Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
	1-10-ALA 37 (10:09) 16-Wesley Briley pass complete to 83-Terry Fraley to ALA 39 for 2 yards. Tackle by 49-Clinton Garcia . 83-Terry Fraley breaks down the CB. Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
	2-8-ALA 39 (9:24) 21-Trevor Harward ran to ALA 39 for a short gain. Tackle by 93-Ryan Turner . VAN 96-James Foster was injured on the play. Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside Run Key
	3-7-ALA 39 (8:41) 16-Wesley Briley pass complete to 28-John Fryer to ALA 43 for 4 yards. Tackle by 34-Antonio Gillis . Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep Pass Key
	4-4-ALA 43 (8:03) 9-Michael Bernard punts 54 yards to VAN 3. Offensive Play: Punt Defensive Play: Punt Return
	1-10-VAN 3 (7:53) 8-Vernon Helmick pass INTERCEPTED by 56-Nathaniel Scarbrough at VAN 7. 56-Nathaniel Scarbrough to VAN 7 for -0 yards. Tackle by 87-Louis Morales . Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz Pass Key
	1-7-VAN 7 (7:51) 28-John Fryer ran to VAN 1 for 6 yards. Tackle by 20-Eddie Murphy . ALA 62-Walter Layfield was injured on the play. Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man Run Key
	2-1-VAN 1 (7:10) 37-Adam Deforest ran for 1 yards. TOUCHDOWN! ALA 16 VAN 10 Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2 Run Key
	(7:07) Extra point GOOD by 2-James Sewell . ALA 17 VAN 10 Offensive Play: Field Goal Defensive Play: FG Block
	(7:07) 2-James Sewell kicks 73 yards from ALA 35 to VAN -8. Touchback. Offensive Play: Kickoff Defensive Play: Kick Return
	1-10-VAN 25 (7:07) 32-David Walker ran to VAN 24 for -1 yards. Tackle by 40-Cecil Foust . Offensive Play: Strong I Normal FB Trap Weak Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
	2-11-VAN 24 (6:22) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 26 for 2 yards. Tackle by 75-Jeremiah Burrell . Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz Run Key
	3-9-VAN 26 (5:50) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 25 for -1 yards. Tackle by 78-Paul McGee . Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone Run Key
	4-10-VAN 25 (5:12) 12-Robert Vega punts 48 yards to ALA 26. 37-Adam Deforest to ALA 37 for 11 yards. Tackle by 49-Clinton Garcia . PENALTY - Holding (VAN 71-Kevin Bradford) (Declined) Offensive Play: Punt Defensive Play: Punt Return
	1-10-ALA 37 (5:03) 28-John Fryer ran to ALA 45 for 7 yards. Tackle by 34-Antonio Gillis . ALA 72-James Malcolm was injured on the play. VAN 90-James Cooper was injured on the play. Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone Run Key
	2-3-ALA 45 (4:22) 37-Adam Deforest ran to ALA 46 for 2 yards. Tackle by 51-Paul Pinkerton . Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man Run Key
	3-1-ALA 46 (3:49) 28-John Fryer ran to ALA 47 for 1 yards. Tackle by 93-Ryan Turner . Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under Run Key
	4-1-ALA 47 (3:15) 9-Michael Bernard punts 33 yards to VAN 20. Offensive Play: Punt Defensive Play: Punt Return
	1-10-VAN 20 (3:06) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 82-Ismael Nealy to VAN 24 for 4 yards. Tackle by 45-James Blue . Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz Pass Key
	2-6-VAN 24 (2:23) 8-Vernon Helmick pass Pass knocked down by 24-Chris Vail . incomplete, intended for 45-Willie Thorp . Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 Pass Key
	3-6-VAN 24 (2:19) 8-Vernon Helmick pass INTERCEPTED by 32-Joshua Cole at VAN 35. 32-Joshua Cole to VAN 35 for -0 yards. Tackle by 10-Henry Rhodes . Pressure by 71-John Allen . ALA 32-Joshua Cole was injured on the play. Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man Pass Key
	1-10-VAN 35 (2:15) 28-John Fryer ran to VAN 28 for 7 yards. Tackle by 48-John Peterson . Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz Run Key
	Timeout for two minute warning.
	2-3-VAN 28 (2:00) 37-Adam Deforest ran to VAN 27 for 1 yards. Tackle by 51-Paul Pinkerton . Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2 Run Key
	Timeout VAN
	3-2-VAN 27 (1:56) 28-John Fryer ran to VAN 21 for 6 yards. Tackle by 55-Jay Elson . PENALTY - Facemask (VAN 55-Jay Elson) Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 Run Key
	1-6-VAN 6 (1:53) 37-Adam Deforest ran to VAN 4 for 3 yards. Tackle by 20-Eddie Murphy . Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz Run Key
	Timeout VAN
	2-4-VAN 4 (1:49) 28-John Fryer ran to VAN 8 for -4 yards. Tackle by 54-Chester Huffman . Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 Run Key
	Timeout VAN
	3-8-VAN 8 (1:42) 37-Adam Deforest ran to VAN 2 for 5 yards. Tackle by 49-Clinton Garcia . Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 Run Key
	4-2-VAN 2 (1:06) 2-James Sewell 20 yard field goal is GOOD. ALA 20 VAN 10 Offensive Play: Field Goal Defensive Play: FG Block
	(1:04) 2-James Sewell kicks 73 yards from ALA 35 to VAN -8. Touchback. Offensive Play: Kickoff Defensive Play: Kick Return
	1-10-VAN 25 (1:04) 8-Vernon Helmick sacked at VAN 15 for -10 yards ( 71-John Allen ). Sack allowed by 68-Michael Messina . 68-Michael Messina totally missed that block. Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz Pass Key
	2-20-VAN 15 (0:40) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 32-David Walker to VAN 28 for 13 yards. Tackle by 51-Houston Tyson . 32-David Walker did some fancy footwork there. Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man Pass Key
	3-7-VAN 28 (0:18) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 32-David Walker to VAN 32 for 5 yards. Tackle by 55-Carlos Warren . Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone Pass Key
	End of fourth quarter.