Regular Season Week 8: Commodores at Crimson Tide
October 27, 1940 55° Bryant-Denny Stadium
Attendance: 72,589 (73%)
VAN has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 9-Richard Conklin kicks 71 yards from ALA 35 to VAN -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-VAN 25 (15:00) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 80-Gerald Usry to VAN 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 37-William Smith .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-2-VAN 33 (14:14) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 80-Gerald Usry to VAN 44 for 11 yards. Tackle by 91-Timothy Wheeler .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Run Key
1-10-VAN 44 (13:37) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 46 for 2 yards. Tackle by 56-Nathaniel Scarbrough .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
2-8-VAN 46 (13:04) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 82-Ismael Nealy to ALA 37 for 17 yards. Tackle by 28-Donn Tucker .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
1-10-ALA 37 (12:25) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 82-Ismael Nealy to ALA 26 for 11 yards. Tackle by 37-William Smith .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
1-10-ALA 26 (11:47) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 45-Willie Thorp to ALA 23 for 3 yards. Tackle by 37-William Smith .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
2-7-ALA 23 (11:03) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 10-William Wilson to ALA 8 for 15 yards. Tackle by 28-Donn Tucker . 10-William Wilson breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
1-8-ALA 8 (10:26) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 24-Alexander Montgomery to ALA 5 for 2 yards. Tackle by 28-Donn Tucker .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
2-5-ALA 5 (9:50) 45-Willie Thorp ran to ALA 3 for 3 yards. Tackle by 56-Nathaniel Scarbrough .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
3-3-ALA 3 (9:18) 24-Alexander Montgomery ran to ALA 1 for 2 yards. Tackle by 45-James Blue .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
4-1-ALA 1 (8:46) 7-Javier Lichtenstein 18 yard field goal is GOOD. ALA 0 VAN 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:44) 7-Javier Lichtenstein kicks 62 yards from VAN 35 to ALA 3. 24-Darin Gardner for 97yards. TOUCHDOWN! VAN 7-Javier Lichtenstein was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. ALA 6 VAN 3
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
(8:28) Extra point GOOD by 7-Sylvester Osborn . VAN 72-Joseph Pollard was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. ALA 7 VAN 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:28) 9-Richard Conklin kicks 66 yards from ALA 35 to VAN -1. 45-Willie Thorp to VAN 33 for 35 yards. Tackle by 9-Richard Conklin .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-VAN 33 (8:23) 3-Brandon Cobb pass Pass knocked down by 56-Nathaniel Scarbrough . incomplete, intended for 82-Ismael Nealy .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-VAN 33 (8:18) 24-Alexander Montgomery ran to VAN 43 for 10 yards. 24-Alexander Montgomery FUMBLES ( 45-James Blue ) recovered by ALA-33-Corey Plowm an at VAN 44. Tackle by 82-Ismael Nealy .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
Pass Key
1-10-VAN 44 (8:12) PENALTY - False Start (ALA 78-Keith Miller)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
1-15-VAN 49 (8:12) 16-Wesley Briley pass Pass knocked down by 92-Donald Sipes . incomplete, intended for 86-Ralph Day .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
2-15-VAN 49 (8:09) 16-Wesley Briley pass incomplete, intended for 83-John Martinez . Pressure by 62-Perry Corbin .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
3-15-VAN 49 (8:06) 16-Wesley Briley pass Pass knocked down by 57-Eric Luevano . incomplete, intended for 86-Ralph Day .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-15-VAN 49 (8:01) 11-Michael Bernard punts 44 yards to VAN 5.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-VAN 5 (7:52) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 16-Henry Rhodes to VAN 12 for 7 yards. Tackle by 37-William Smith . PENALTY - Pass Interference (ALA 37-William Smith)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-VAN 11 (7:48) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 13 for 2 yards. Tackle by 62-Homer Grass .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-8-VAN 13 (7:09) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 20 for 6 yards. Tackle by 32-Joshua Cole . ALA 56-Nathaniel Scarbrough was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
3-1-VAN 20 (6:33) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 23 for 4 yards. Tackle by 90-Michael Fields .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-VAN 23 (5:56) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 82-Ismael Nealy to VAN 26 for 3 yards. Tackle by 28-Donn Tucker . PENALTY - Holding (VAN 78-Ollie Wade)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-20-VAN 13 (5:53) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 16-Henry Rhodes to VAN 45 for 32 yards. Tackle by 37-William Smith .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-VAN 45 (5:16) 3-Brandon Cobb pass Pass knocked down by 32-Joshua Cole . incomplete, intended for 82-Ismael Nealy . 33-Corey Plowman got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
2-10-VAN 45 (5:13) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 16-Henry Rhodes to ALA 47 for 8 yards. Tackle by 37-William Smith . 16-Henry Rhodes did some fancy footwork there. ALA 62-Homer Grass was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-2-ALA 47 (4:38) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 80-Gerald Usry to ALA 41 for 6 yards. Tackle by 91-Timothy Wheeler . PENALTY - Offsides (ALA 48-Richard Boone) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
1-10-ALA 41 (4:35) 24-Alexander Montgomery ran to ALA 39 for 2 yards. Tackle by 69-Davis Russell .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-8-ALA 39 (3:53) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 16-Henry Rhodes to ALA 27 for 12 yards. Tackle by 90-Michael Fields .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
1-10-ALA 27 (3:14) 24-Alexander Montgomery ran to ALA 24 for 2 yards. Tackle by 48-Richard Boone .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
2-8-ALA 24 (2:32) 3-Brandon Cobb pass incomplete, intended for 80-Gerald Usry .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
3-8-ALA 24 (2:30) 24-Alexander Montgomery ran to ALA 23 for 1 yards. Tackle by 57-David Currie .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
4-7-ALA 23 (1:49) 7-Javier Lichtenstein 40 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Left)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-ALA 30 (1:46) 16-Wesley Briley pass complete to 83-John Martinez to ALA 40 for 10 yards. Tackle by 48-John Peterson . Nice job by 83-John Martinez on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Inside LB Blitz
2-1-ALA 40 (1:10) 24-Darin Gardner ran to ALA 48 for 8 yards. Tackle by 48-John Peterson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man
1-10-ALA 48 (0:31) 16-Wesley Briley pass incomplete, intended for 34-Michael Buchanan .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-10-ALA 48 (0:28) 16-Wesley Briley pass Pass knocked down by 28-Stan Shulman . incomplete, intended for 24-Darin Gardner .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
3-10-ALA 48 (0:24) 16-Wesley Briley pass Pass knocked down by 20-Ariel Skelley . incomplete, intended for 81-Todd Wang . Pressure by 93-Ryan Turner .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
4-10-ALA 48 (0:20) 11-Michael Bernard punts 41 yards to VAN 11. Fair Catch by 45-Willie Thorp .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-VAN 11 (0:13) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 15 for 4 yards. Tackle by 91-Timothy Wheeler .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
End of first quarter.
2-6-VAN 15 (15:00) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 45-Willie Thorp to VAN 32 for 18 yards. Tackle by 33-Corey Plowman .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-VAN 32 (14:18) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 33 for 1 yards. 45-Willie Thorp FUMBLES ( 57-David Currie ) recovered by ALA-32-Joshua Co le at VAN 33. Tackle by 45-Willie Thorp .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-VAN 33 (14:13) 24-Darin Gardner ran to VAN 30 for 3 yards. Tackle by 28-Stan Shulman .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
2-7-VAN 30 (13:40) 16-Wesley Briley pass complete to 24-Darin Gardner to VAN 25 for 6 yards. Tackle by 57-Eric Luevano .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-1-VAN 25 (12:58) 16-Wesley Briley sacked at VAN 34 for -9 yards ( 54-Chester Huffman ). Sack allowed by 58-Brian Martin .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
4-11-VAN 34 (12:14) 7-Sylvester Osborn 52 yard field goal is GOOD. ALA 10 VAN 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(12:11) 9-Richard Conklin kicks 71 yards from ALA 35 to VAN -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-VAN 25 (12:11) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 45-Willie Thorp to VAN 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 33-Corey Plowman . 45-Willie Thorp did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-8-VAN 27 (11:30) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 30 for 3 yards. Tackle by 57-David Currie . 24-Alexander Montgomery was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
3-5-VAN 30 (10:52) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 45-Willie Thorp to VAN 45 for 15 yards. Tackle by 33-Corey Plowman .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
1-10-VAN 45 (10:16) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 82-Ismael Nealy to VAN 49 for 5 yards. Tackle by 91-Timothy Wheeler . Great move by 82-Ismael Nealy to get free of his coverage. ALA 52-Jay Bennet was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-5-VAN 49 (9:41) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 24-Alexander Montgomery to ALA 49 for 1 yards. Tackle by 37-William Smith . PENALTY - Pass Interference (ALA 57-David Currie)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-ALA 45 (9:38) 45-Willie Thorp ran to ALA 45 for a short gain. Tackle by 69-Davis Russell .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
2-10-ALA 45 (9:02) 45-Willie Thorp ran to ALA 40 for 5 yards. Tackle by 33-Corey Plowman .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-5-ALA 40 (8:19) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 82-Ismael Nealy to ALA 32 for 8 yards. Tackle by 37-William Smith . 82-Ismael Nealy breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-ALA 32 (7:36) 45-Willie Thorp ran to ALA 22 for 10 yards. Tackle by 45-James Blue .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
1-10-ALA 22 (6:58) 24-Alexander Montgomery ran to ALA 17 for 5 yards. Tackle by 32-Joshua Cole . VAN 53-Owen Inman was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-5-ALA 17 (6:20) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 45-Willie Thorp to ALA 0 for 17 yards. TOUCHDOWN! ALA 10 VAN 9
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
(6:13) Extra point GOOD by 7-Javier Lichtenstein . ALA 10 VAN 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(6:13) 7-Javier Lichtenstein kicks 72 yards from VAN 35 to ALA -7. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-ALA 25 (6:13) 16-Wesley Briley pass complete to 24-Darin Gardner to ALA 37 for 12 yards. Tackle by 48-John Peterson . ALA 70-Kevin Smith was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-ALA 37 (5:37) 16-Wesley Briley pass incomplete, dropped by 86-Ralph Day . 26-Dwayne Greenman got away with a hold on that play. VAN 54-Chester Huffman was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-10-ALA 37 (5:33) 24-Darin Gardner ran to ALA 42 for 5 yards. Tackle by 20-Ariel Skelley .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
3-5-ALA 42 (4:50) 16-Wesley Briley pass complete to 24-Darin Gardner to ALA 45 for 3 yards. Tackle by 28-Stan Shulman .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
4-2-ALA 45 (4:06) 11-Michael Bernard punts 46 yards to VAN 10. Fair Catch by 45-Willie Thorp .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-VAN 10 (4:00) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 13 for 4 yards. Tackle by 45-James Blue .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-6-VAN 13 (3:25) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 45-Willie Thorp to VAN 15 for 2 yards. Tackle by 56-Nathaniel Scarbrough .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
Timeout VAN
3-4-VAN 15 (2:58) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 82-Ismael Nealy to VAN 30 for 15 yards. Tackle by 33-Corey Plowman .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
1-10-VAN 30 (2:23) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 37 for 7 yards. Tackle by 32-Joshua Cole . VAN 53-Owen Inman was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-3-VAN 37 (2:00) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 24-Alexander Montgomery to VAN 40 for 3 yards. Tackle by 28-Donn Tucker .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
Timeout VAN
1-10-VAN 40 (1:55) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 82-Ismael Nealy to VAN 46 for 6 yards. Tackle by 56-Nathaniel Scarbrough .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
2-4-VAN 46 (1:30) 3-Brandon Cobb pass incomplete, dropped by 45-Willie Thorp .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
3-4-VAN 46 (1:27) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 85-Robert Lasalle to ALA 36 for 18 yards. Tackle by 45-James Blue .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-ALA 36 (1:06) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 45-Willie Thorp to ALA 32 for 4 yards. Tackle by 57-David Currie .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
2-6-ALA 32 (0:41) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 83-Amado Burrell to ALA 26 for 6 yards. Tackle by 33-Corey Plowman .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
Timeout VAN
1-10-ALA 26 (0:37) 3-Brandon Cobb pass incomplete, dropped by 16-Henry Rhodes .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-10-ALA 26 (0:33) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 80-Gerald Usry to ALA 16 for 10 yards. Tackle by 57-David Currie . VAN 78-Ollie Wade was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
Pass Key
1-10-ALA 16 (0:05) 7-Javier Lichtenstein 33 yard field goal is GOOD. ALA 10 VAN 13
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:02) 7-Javier Lichtenstein kicks 57 yards from VAN 35 to ALA 8. 24-Darin Gardner to ALA 31 for 24 yards. Tackle by 10-William Wilson .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
End of half.
(15:00) 7-Javier Lichtenstein kicks 58 yards from VAN 35 to ALA 7. 81-Todd Wang to ALA 32 for 25 yards. Tackle by 71-Gregory Damron .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-ALA 32 (14:56) 16-Wesley Briley pass complete to 34-Michael Buchanan to ALA 39 for 7 yards. Tackle by 92-Donald Sipes . VAN 62-Perry Corbin was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-3-ALA 39 (14:22) 34-Michael Buchanan ran to ALA 43 for 4 yards. Tackle by 57-Eric Luevano .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal FB Trap Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
1-10-ALA 43 (13:44) 16-Wesley Briley pass complete to 81-Todd Wang to ALA 45 for 3 yards. Tackle by 28-Stan Shulman .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-7-ALA 45 (13:08) 16-Wesley Briley pass complete to 81-Todd Wang to VAN 47 for 8 yards. Tackle by 55-Jay Elson . 81-Todd Wang did some fancy footwork there. VAN 62-Perry Corbin was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-VAN 47 (12:22) 16-Wesley Briley pass Pass knocked down by 57-Eric Luevano . incomplete, intended for 34-Michael Buchanan . VAN 53-George Breed was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-10-VAN 47 (12:19) 16-Wesley Briley pass complete to 81-Todd Wang to VAN 39 for 8 yards. Tackle by 26-Dwayne Greenman .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-2-VAN 39 (11:43) 24-Darin Gardner ran to VAN 37 for 2 yards. Tackle by 93-Ryan Turner .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-VAN 37 (11:07) 16-Wesley Briley pass complete to 34-Michael Buchanan to VAN 34 for 3 yards. Tackle by 55-Jay Elson . ALA 70-Kevin Smith 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 Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
2-7-VAN 34 (10:23) 16-Wesley Briley pass Pass knocked down by 20-Ariel Skelley . incomplete, intended for 81-Todd Wang .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-7-VAN 34 (10:20) 16-Wesley Briley pass incomplete, intended for 83-John Martinez .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
4-7-VAN 34 (10:19) 7-Sylvester Osborn 52 yard field goal is GOOD. ALA 13 VAN 13
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(10:15) 9-Richard Conklin kicks 75 yards from ALA 35 to VAN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-VAN 25 (10:15) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 82-Ismael Nealy to VAN 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 28-Donn Tucker .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-8-VAN 27 (9:41) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 82-Ismael Nealy to VAN 36 for 9 yards. Tackle by 37-William Smith . 82-Ismael Nealy made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-VAN 36 (9:04) 24-Alexander Montgomery ran to VAN 46 for 10 yards. Tackle by 37-William Smith .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
2-1-VAN 46 (8:27) 3-Brandon Cobb pass INTERCEPTED by 57-David Currie at ALA 44. 57-David Currie to ALA 44 for 0 yards. Tackle by 80-Gerald Usry .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
1-10-ALA 44 (8:24) 16-Wesley Briley pass complete to 24-Darin Gardner to ALA 48 for 4 yards. Tackle by 92-Donald Sipes .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
2-6-ALA 48 (7:47) 16-Wesley Briley pass incomplete, dropped by 86-Ralph Day .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
3-6-ALA 48 (7:44) 16-Wesley Briley pass complete to 24-Darin Gardner to ALA 45 for -3 yards. Tackle by 28-Stan Shulman .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
4-8-ALA 45 (7:05) 11-Michael Bernard punts 43 yards to VAN 11. Fair Catch by 45-Willie Thorp .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-VAN 11 (6:59) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 12 for a short gain. Tackle by 56-Nathaniel Scarbrough .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-10-VAN 12 (6:15) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 85-Robert Lasalle to VAN 23 for 11 yards. Tackle by 57-David Currie . Nice job by 85-Robert Lasalle on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-VAN 23 (5:29) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 82-Ismael Nealy to VAN 26 for 3 yards. Tackle by 32-Joshua Cole .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-7-VAN 26 (4:53) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 85-Robert Lasalle to VAN 34 for 8 yards. Tackle by 28-Donn Tucker .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
Timeout VAN
1-10-VAN 34 (4:10) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 24-Alexander Montgomery to VAN 41 for 7 yards. Tackle by 37-William Smith .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
2-3-VAN 41 (3:24) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 24-Alexander Montgomery to ALA 46 for 13 yards. Tackle by 56-Nathaniel Scarbrough .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-ALA 46 (2:46) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 82-Ismael Nealy to ALA 36 for 10 yards. Tackle by 45-James Blue . Great move by 82-Ismael Nealy to get free of his coverage. ALA 62-Homer Grass was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
1-10-ALA 36 (2:10) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 24-Alexander Montgomery to ALA 33 for 4 yards. Tackle by 33-Corey Plowman .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-6-ALA 33 (1:25) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 85-Robert Lasalle to ALA 26 for 7 yards. Tackle by 90-Michael Fields . VAN 76-Jason Herzberg was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-ALA 26 (0:40) 3-Brandon Cobb sacked at ALA 35 for -10 yards ( 69-Davis Russell ). Sack allowed by 68-Michael Messina .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
End of third quarter.
2-20-ALA 35 (15:00) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 45-Willie Thorp to ALA 29 for 7 yards. Tackle by 91-Timothy Wheeler .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Pass Key
3-13-ALA 29 (14:19) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 82-Ismael Nealy to ALA 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 91-Timothy Wheeler . VAN 82-Ismael Nealy was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-11-ALA 27 (13:39) 7-Javier Lichtenstein 44 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Left) ALA 62-Mark McCoin was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-ALA 34 (13:36) 16-Wesley Briley pass incomplete, intended for 34-Michael Buchanan . Pressure by 62-Perry Corbin .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-10-ALA 34 (13:31) 16-Wesley Briley pass complete to 86-Ralph Day to ALA 36 for 3 yards. Tackle by 22-Paul Temple .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
3-7-ALA 36 (12:44) 16-Wesley Briley sacked at ALA 29 for -7 yards ( 62-Perry Corbin ). Sack allowed by 70-Kevin Smith . 70-Kevin Smith completely missed his blocking assignment. VAN 93-Ryan Turner was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-14-ALA 29 (12:03) 11-Michael Bernard punts 48 yards to VAN 23. 45-Willie Thorp to VAN 28 for 6 yards. Tackle by 56-Nathaniel Scarbrough .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-VAN 28 (11:55) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 16-Henry Rhodes to VAN 38 for 10 yards. Tackle by 90-Michael Fields .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Pass Key
1-10-VAN 38 (11:09) 24-Alexander Montgomery ran to VAN 41 for 3 yards. Tackle by 33-Corey Plowman . ALA 56-Nathaniel Scarbrough was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
2-7-VAN 41 (10:26) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 42 for 1 yards. Tackle by 57-David Currie .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
3-6-VAN 42 (9:52) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 24-Alexander Montgomery to VAN 43 for 1 yards. Tackle by 33-Corey Plowman .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
4-5-VAN 43 (9:08) 12-Robert Vega punts 47 yards to ALA 10. Fair Catch by 81-Todd Wang .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ALA 10 (9:02) 24-Darin Gardner ran to ALA 10 for a short loss. Tackle by 55-Jay Elson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
2-10-ALA 10 (8:17) 16-Wesley Briley ran to ALA 12 for 2 yards. Tackle by 72-Joseph Pollard . ALA 83-John Martinez was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
3-8-ALA 12 (7:36) 16-Wesley Briley sacked at ALA 3 for -8 yards ( 20-Ariel Skelley )
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Pass Key
4-16-ALA 3 (7:02) 11-Michael Bernard punts 51 yards to VAN 46. 45-Willie Thorp to ALA 48 for 7 yards. Tackle by 94-Matthew Peterson . ALA 58-Brian Martin was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ALA 48 (6:54) 3-Brandon Cobb pass incomplete, intended for 82-Ismael Nealy .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-10-ALA 48 (6:51) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 82-Ismael Nealy to ALA 39 for 9 yards. Tackle by 91-Timothy Wheeler .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
3-1-ALA 39 (6:15) 24-Alexander Montgomery ran to ALA 38 for 1 yards. Tackle by 37-William Smith .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
4-1-ALA 38 (5:42) ALA 54-Sandy Schuster was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-ALA 45 (5:38) 16-Wesley Briley sacked at ALA 39 for -6 yards ( 62-Perry Corbin ). Sack allowed by 62-Walter Layfield .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-16-ALA 39 (5:01) 16-Wesley Briley pass complete to 86-Ralph Day to VAN 29 for 32 yards. Tackle by 22-Paul Temple . 86-Ralph Day made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-VAN 29 (4:24) 24-Darin Gardner ran to VAN 28 for 1 yards. Tackle by 71-Gregory Damron .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-9-VAN 28 (3:41) 16-Wesley Briley pass complete to 24-Darin Gardner to VAN 30 for -2 yards. Tackle by 48-John Peterson . ALA 70-Kevin Smith was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-11-VAN 30 (3:04) 16-Wesley Briley pass complete to 34-Michael Buchanan to VAN 30 for 1 yards. Tackle by 99-Tyree Brown . Nice job by 34-Michael Buchanan on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-11-VAN 30 (2:26) 7-Sylvester Osborn 48 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Left)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-VAN 37 (2:22) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 80-Gerald Usry to VAN 44 for 7 yards. Tackle by 37-William Smith .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-3-VAN 44 (2:00) 45-Willie Thorp ran to VAN 43 for -1 yards. Tackle by 90-Michael Fields .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
Timeout VAN
3-4-VAN 43 (1:56) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 24-Alexander Montgomery to ALA 45 for 12 yards. Tackle by 32-Joshua Cole .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Pass Key
1-10-ALA 45 (1:37) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 82-Ismael Nealy to ALA 43 for 2 yards. Tackle by 57-David Currie . ALA 55-David Vandeusen was injured on the play. PENALTY - Offsides (ALA 62-Homer Grass)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
1-5-ALA 40 (1:33) 3-Brandon Cobb pass Pass knocked down by 32-Joshua Cole . incomplete, intended for 85-Robert Lasalle .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
2-5-ALA 40 (1:30) 3-Brandon Cobb pass Pass knocked down by 37-William Smith . incomplete, intended for 85-Robert Lasalle .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
3-5-ALA 40 (1:27) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 24-Alexander Montgomery to ALA 25 for 15 yards. Tackle by 28-Donn Tucker .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Pass Key
Timeout ALA
1-10-ALA 25 (1:21) 3-Brandon Cobb pass Pass knocked down by 94-Matthew Peterson . incomplete, intended for 85-Robert Lasalle .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
2-10-ALA 25 (1:18) 45-Willie Thorp ran to ALA 25 for a short loss. Tackle by 48-Richard Boone .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
Timeout ALA
3-10-ALA 25 (1:15) 3-Brandon Cobb pass INTERCEPTED by 91-Timothy Wheeler at ALA 16. 91-Timothy Wheeler to ALA 39 for 23 yards. Pressure by 69-Davis Russell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
1-10-ALA 39 (1:05) 16-Wesley Briley pass complete to 81-Todd Wang to VAN 49 for 11 yards. Tackle by 48-John Peterson . Great move by 81-Todd Wang to get free of his coverage. Pressure by 71-Gregory Damron .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
1-10-VAN 49 (0:49) 16-Wesley Briley pass complete to 24-Darin Gardner to VAN 31 for 18 yards.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
Pass Key
1-10-VAN 31 (0:43) 16-Wesley Briley pass Pass knocked down by 93-Ryan Turner . incomplete, intended for 34-Michael Buchanan .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-10-VAN 31 (0:41) 16-Wesley Briley pass complete to 83-John Martinez to VAN 15 for 16 yards. Tackle by 20-Ariel Skelley .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
Timeout ALA
1-10-VAN 15 (0:03) 7-Sylvester Osborn 33 yard field goal is GOOD. VAN 55-Jay Elson was injured on the play. ALA 16 VAN 13
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
End of fourth quarter.
End of fourth quarter.