Pre-Season Week 1: Golden Gophers at Crimson Tide

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August 23, 1941 80° Bryant-Denny Stadium
Attendance: 52,774 (53%)
MIN has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 9-Richard Conklin kicks 74 yards from ALA 35 to MIN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (15:00) 6-William Walker pass complete to 16-Melvin Walters to MIN 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 48-Richard Boone . 16-Melvin Walters did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-6-MIN 29 (14:21) 22-Willie Stoltzfus ran to MIN 34 for 6 yards. Tackle by 97-Robert Gonzalez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
3-1-MIN 34 (13:45) 22-Willie Stoltzfus ran to MIN 30 for -4 yards. Tackle by 55-David Vandeusen .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
4-5-MIN 30 (13:06) 10-Clayton Jones punts 50 yards to ALA 21. 81-Todd Wang to ALA 29 for 9 yards. Tackle by 90-Kenneth Espinoza .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ALA 29 (12:57) 38-Franklin Jackson ran to ALA 36 for 7 yards. Tackle by 23-Dominic Osborne .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
2-3-ALA 36 (12:20) 24-Darin Gardner ran to ALA 35 for -1 yards. Tackle by 97-Wayne Parks .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
3-4-ALA 35 (11:36) 24-Darin Gardner ran to ALA 37 for 2 yards. 24-Darin Gardner FUMBLES ( 21-Randy Bischof ) recovered by MIN-21-Randy Bisch of at ALA 36. Tackle by 62-Walter Layfield .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
1-10-ALA 36 (11:31) 6-William Walker pass complete to 46-William Boyce to ALA 33 for 2 yards. Tackle by 90-Michael Fields .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
2-8-ALA 33 (10:49) 22-Willie Stoltzfus ran to ALA 31 for 2 yards. Tackle by 48-Richard Boone .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
3-6-ALA 31 (10:13) 6-William Walker pass complete to 38-Brandon Sperling to ALA 16 for 15 yards.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-ALA 16 (9:31) 6-William Walker sacked at ALA 24 for -8 yards ( 93-Dan Hughes ). Sack allowed by 63-Timothy Gardener .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
2-18-ALA 24 (8:56) 22-Willie Stoltzfus ran to ALA 19 for 4 yards. Tackle by 91-Timothy Wheeler . ALA 37-William Smith was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
3-14-ALA 19 (8:10) 6-William Walker pass complete to 38-Brandon Sperling to ALA 11 for 9 yards. Tackle by 57-David Currie . ALA 52-Jay Bennet 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 Double WR2
Pass Key
4-5-ALA 11 (7:36) 3-William Colella 28 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-ALA 20 (7:34) 17-Christopher Matthews pass complete to 88-Peter Thompson to ALA 28 for 8 yards. Tackle by 21-Randy Bischof . 88-Peter Thompson did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-2-ALA 28 (6:57) 24-Darin Gardner ran to ALA 31 for 3 yards. Tackle by 94-Jesse Morgan .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
1-10-ALA 31 (6:15) 17-Christopher Matthews pass complete to 81-Todd Wang to ALA 31 for a short gain. Tackle by 48-Denis Poarch .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
2-10-ALA 31 (5:28) 17-Christopher Matthews pass complete to 81-Jamaal Darnell to ALA 34 for 3 yards. Tackle by 21-Randy Bischof .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
3-7-ALA 34 (4:52) 38-Franklin Jackson ran to ALA 29 for -5 yards. 38-Franklin Jackson FUMBLES ( 68-Michael Hernandez ) recovered by MIN-94-Jesse Morg an to ALA 30 for 2 yards. Tackle by 35-Solomon Goddard . MIN 51-Earl Riley was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-ALA 30 (4:48) 6-William Walker pass complete to 12-Thomas Baker to ALA 21 for 8 yards. Tackle by 49-Peter Joyce .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-2-ALA 21 (4:02) 22-Willie Stoltzfus ran to ALA 23 for -1 yards. Tackle by 90-Michael Fields .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
3-3-ALA 23 (3:22) 22-Willie Stoltzfus ran to ALA 12 for 11 yards. Tackle by 45-James Blue .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
1-10-ALA 12 (2:40) 6-William Walker pass complete to 12-Thomas Baker to ALA 4 for 8 yards. Tackle by 90-Michael Fields . 12-Thomas Baker did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-2-ALA 4 (2:05) 22-Willie Stoltzfus ran to ALA 3 for 1 yards. Tackle by 91-Timothy Wheeler .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
3-1-ALA 3 (1:24) 38-Brandon Sperling ran for 3 yards. TOUCHDOWN! ALA 0 MIN 6
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
(1:21) Extra point GOOD by 3-William Colella . ALA 0 MIN 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:21) 3-William Colella kicks 75 yards from MIN 35 to ALA -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-ALA 25 (1:21) 17-Christopher Matthews pass complete to 38-Franklin Jackson to ALA 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 97-Wayne Parks . Pressure by 97-Erik Moore . MIN 68-Michael Hernandez was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
2-8-ALA 27 (0:44) 17-Christopher Matthews pass complete to 81-Todd Wang to ALA 29 for 2 yards. Tackle by 39-Joseph Whitten .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
3-6-ALA 29 (0:07) 17-Christopher Matthews sacked at ALA 23 for -7 yards ( 78-Paul McGee ). Sack allowed by 63-Shane Castro .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
End of first quarter.
4-12-ALA 23 (15:00) 11-Michael Bernard punts 52 yards to MIN 25. 12-Thomas Baker to MIN 31 for 6 yards. 12-Thomas Baker FUMBLES ( 47-Jose Hook ) recovered by ALA-57-David Curr ie to MIN 28 for 4 yards. Tackle by 98-Dustin McNamara .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 28 (14:50) 38-Franklin Jackson ran to MIN 30 for -2 yards. Tackle by 78-Paul McGee . 64-Jose Johnson was caught flat-footed on this play. MIN 72-Glenn Hancock was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-12-MIN 30 (14:05) 17-Christopher Matthews pass complete to 83-John Martinez to MIN 17 for 13 yards. Tackle by 99-William Grant . ALA 78-Keith Miller 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 Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 17 (13:30) 17-Christopher Matthews pass Pass knocked down by 39-Joseph Whitten . incomplete, intended for 24-Darin Gardner .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
2-10-MIN 17 (13:26) 17-Christopher Matthews pass complete to 38-Franklin Jackson to MIN 15 for 2 yards. Tackle by 97-Erik Moore . MIN 51-Earl Riley 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
3-8-MIN 15 (12:46) 17-Christopher Matthews pass Pass knocked down by 97-Wayne Parks . incomplete, intended for 24-Darin Gardner .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
4-8-MIN 15 (12:43) 9-Richard Conklin 33 yard field goal is GOOD. ALA 55-David Vandeusen was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. ALA 3 MIN 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(12:40) 9-Richard Conklin kicks 72 yards from ALA 35 to MIN -7. 12-Thomas Baker to MIN 31 for 39 yards. Tackle by 9-Richard Conklin .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 31 (12:34) 6-William Walker pass complete to 84-Jeremy Walker to MIN 43 for 12 yards. Tackle by 91-Timothy Wheeler . Pressure by 93-Dan Hughes . MIN 76-James Barnhart was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. PENALTY - Pass Interference (ALA 91-Timothy Wheeler) (Declined)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Run Key
1-10-MIN 43 (12:28) 22-Willie Stoltzfus ran to MIN 46 for 3 yards. Tackle by 90-Michael Fields .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-7-MIN 46 (11:44) 38-Brandon Sperling ran to MIN 50 for 4 yards. Tackle by 48-Richard Boone .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-3-MIN 50 (11:04) 38-Brandon Sperling ran to ALA 49 for 1 yards. Tackle by 90-Michael Fields .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
4-2-ALA 49 (10:20) 10-Clayton Jones punts 33 yards to ALA 17.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ALA 17 (10:12) 17-Christopher Matthews pass Pass knocked down by 39-Joseph Whitten . incomplete, intended for 80-Fred Bair .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-10-ALA 17 (10:10) 17-Christopher Matthews sacked at ALA 9 for -8 yards ( 97-Erik Moore ). Sack allowed by 63-Shane Castro .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
3-18-ALA 9 (9:32) 17-Christopher Matthews pass Pass knocked down by 99-William Grant . incomplete, intended for 38-Franklin Jackson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 3 Deep LB Blitz
Pass Key
4-18-ALA 9 (9:30) 11-Michael Bernard punts 53 yards to MIN 38. 12-Thomas Baker to MIN 47 for 10 yards. Tackle by 94-Matthew Peterson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 47 (9:21) 22-Willie Stoltzfus ran to ALA 45 for 8 yards. Tackle by 54-Sandy Schuster .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 4 Deep Zone
2-2-ALA 45 (8:38) 22-Willie Stoltzfus ran to ALA 41 for 4 yards. Tackle by 48-Richard Boone . ALA 52-Jay Bennet was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
Run Key
1-10-ALA 41 (7:55) 38-Brandon Sperling ran to ALA 38 for 3 yards. Tackle by 48-Richard Boone .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-7-ALA 38 (7:18) 38-Brandon Sperling ran to ALA 28 for 10 yards. Tackle by 47-Jose Hook . ALA 48-Richard Boone was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. ALA 90-Michael Fields was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 4 Deep Zone
Run Key
1-10-ALA 28 (6:42) 6-William Walker pass complete to 22-Willie Stoltzfus to ALA 25 for 3 yards. Tackle by 97-Robert Gonzalez .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 4 Deep Zone
Run Key
2-7-ALA 25 (6:04) 6-William Walker sacked at ALA 33 for -7 yards ( 93-Dan Hughes ). Sack allowed by 63-Timothy Gardener .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
3-15-ALA 33 (5:21) 6-William Walker pass Pass knocked down by 47-Jose Hook . incomplete, intended for 83-Anthony Patterson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
4-15-ALA 33 (5:18) 3-William Colella 50 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Right) PENALTY - Offsides (ALA 58-Brian Martin)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
4-10-ALA 28 (5:14) 3-William Colella 45 yard field goal is GOOD. ALA 3 MIN 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:11) 3-William Colella kicks 75 yards from MIN 35 to ALA -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-ALA 25 (5:11) 17-Christopher Matthews pass complete to 81-Todd Wang to ALA 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 99-William Grant .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
2-7-ALA 28 (4:29) 17-Christopher Matthews pass complete to 81-Todd Wang to ALA 36 for 9 yards. Tackle by 21-Randy Bischof . PENALTY - Pass Interference (MIN 21-Randy Bischof) (Declined)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-ALA 36 (4:26) 17-Christopher Matthews pass complete to 81-Jamaal Darnell to ALA 41 for 5 yards. Tackle by 21-Randy Bischof .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-5-ALA 41 (3:44) 17-Christopher Matthews pass complete to 24-Darin Gardner to ALA 45 for 4 yards. Tackle by 94-Jesse Morgan . Nice job by 24-Darin Gardner on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
3-1-ALA 45 (2:58) 81-Todd Wang ran to ALA 48 for 2 yards. Tackle by 52-Edward Vang .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-10-ALA 48 (2:14) 38-Franklin Jackson ran to MIN 49 for 3 yards. Tackle by 23-Dominic Osborne .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-7-MIN 49 (2:00) 17-Christopher Matthews pass Pass knocked down by 26-Wendell Diehl . incomplete, intended for 38-Franklin Jackson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
3-7-MIN 49 (1:56) 17-Christopher Matthews sacked at ALA 41 for -10 yards ( 97-Erik Moore ). Sack allowed by 62-Walter Layfield .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
4-17-ALA 41 (1:19) 11-Michael Bernard punts 50 yards to MIN 9. Fair Catch by 12-Thomas Baker .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 9 (1:12) 22-Willie Stoltzfus ran to MIN 13 for 3 yards. Tackle by 90-Michael Fields .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
2-7-MIN 13 (0:35) 22-Willie Stoltzfus ran to MIN 17 for 4 yards. Tackle by 48-Richard Boone .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
End of half.
(15:00) 3-William Colella kicks 74 yards from MIN 35 to ALA -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-ALA 25 (15:00) 5-James Massie pass incomplete, intended for 81-Jamaal Darnell .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-10-ALA 25 (14:59) 5-James Massie pass Pass knocked down by 37-Mohammad Gonzalez . incomplete, intended for 35-Solomon Goddard .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
3-10-ALA 25 (14:54) 5-James Massie pass incomplete, dropped by 35-Solomon Goddard .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 3 Deep LB Blitz
Pass Key
4-10-ALA 25 (14:51) 11-Michael Bernard punts 51 yards to MIN 24. 38-Brandon Sperling to MIN 33 for 9 yards. Tackle by 6-Edward Hopper .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 33 (14:42) 45-Johnny Coleman ran to MIN 28 for -5 yards. Tackle by 94-Matthew Peterson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
2-15-MIN 28 (14:03) 17-John Smith sacked at MIN 20 for -8 yards ( 69-Davis Russell ). Sack allowed by 54-Chad Hale .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-23-MIN 20 (13:24) 17-John Smith pass complete to 38-Brandon Sperling to MIN 22 for 2 yards. Tackle by 94-Matthew Peterson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
4-21-MIN 22 (12:38) 10-Clayton Jones punts 45 yards to ALA 32. 84-Mark Michael to ALA 39 for 7 yards. Tackle by 98-Dustin McNamara .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ALA 39 (12:29) 38-Franklin Jackson ran to MIN 49 for 11 yards. Tackle by 26-Wendell Diehl .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-MIN 49 (11:51) 5-James Massie pass incomplete, dropped by 35-Solomon Goddard . MIN 70-Vincent Ozment was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 49 (11:48) 5-James Massie pass Pass knocked down by 43-Quincy Bryant . incomplete, intended for 84-Mark Michael .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
3-10-MIN 49 (11:45) 5-James Massie pass incomplete, intended for 18-Alfredo Knight . Pressure by 72-Glenn Hancock .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
4-10-MIN 49 (11:40) 11-Michael Bernard punts 52 yards to MIN -3.4-10-MIN 49 (11:40) 11-Michael Bernard punts 52 yards to MIN -3. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIN 20 (11:32) 17-John Smith pass Pass knocked down by 49-Peter Joyce . incomplete, intended for 87-Norman Allsup .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-10-MIN 20 (11:29) 38-Brandon Sperling ran to MIN 19 for -1 yards. Tackle by 99-Christopher Hopkins . 54-Chad Hale totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-11-MIN 19 (10:54) 17-John Smith pass incomplete, intended for 13-Scott Coghill . That ball didn't get thrown well at all.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
4-11-MIN 19 (10:52) 10-Clayton Jones punts 49 yards to ALA 32. 84-Mark Michael to ALA 41 for 8 yards. Tackle by 59-Mark McCoin .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ALA 41 (10:43) 38-Franklin Jackson ran to ALA 41 for a short loss. Tackle by 47-John Reed .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-10-ALA 41 (10:06) 5-James Massie sacked at ALA 31 for -10 yards ( 93-Clifton Henderson ). Sack allowed by 65-Tony Mayer . ALA 68-John Stewart was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. PENALTY - Offsides (MIN 93-Clifton Henderson)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-5-ALA 46 (10:03) 5-James Massie pass complete to 38-Franklin Jackson to ALA 47 for 2 yards. Tackle by 52-Edward Vang . Pressure by 93-Clifton Henderson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
3-3-ALA 47 (9:17) 35-Solomon Goddard ran to MIN 43 for 10 yards. Tackle by 23-Dominic Osborne .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 43 (8:40) (Hot Read) 5-James Massie pass incomplete, dropped by 35-Solomon Goddard . Pressure by 78-Paul McGee .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-MIN 43 (8:36) 35-Solomon Goddard ran to MIN 41 for 2 yards. Tackle by 52-Edward Vang .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-8-MIN 41 (7:55) 5-James Massie pass Pass knocked down by 47-John Reed . incomplete, intended for 18-Alfredo Knight .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-8-MIN 41 (7:51) 9-Richard Conklin 59 yard field goal is GOOD. ALA 6 MIN 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:48) 9-Richard Conklin kicks 71 yards from ALA 35 to MIN -6. 38-Brandon Sperling to MIN 27 for 33 yards. 38-Brandon Sperling FUMBLES ( 33-Corey Plowman ) recovered by MIN-83-Anthony Patters on at MIN 27. Tackle by 9-Richard Conklin .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 27 (7:41) 39-Robert Brown ran to MIN 29 for 2 yards. Tackle by 69-Davis Russell .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
2-8-MIN 29 (7:03) 17-John Smith pass complete to 87-Norman Allsup to MIN 36 for 7 yards. Tackle by 49-Peter Joyce . MIN 79-Anthony Vega was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
3-1-MIN 36 (6:20) 38-Brandon Sperling ran to MIN 37 for 1 yards. Tackle by 99-Christopher Hopkins .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
4-1-MIN 37 (5:41) 10-Clayton Jones punts 48 yards to ALA 15. 84-Mark Michael to ALA 28 for 12 yards. Tackle by 98-Dustin McNamara .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ALA 28 (5:32) 38-Franklin Jackson ran to ALA 31 for 3 yards. Tackle by 98-Dustin McNamara .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-7-ALA 31 (4:59) 38-Franklin Jackson ran to ALA 35 for 5 yards. Tackle by 93-Clifton Henderson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-3-ALA 35 (4:21) 35-Solomon Goddard ran to ALA 48 for 12 yards. Tackle by 23-Dominic Osborne .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-ALA 48 (3:46) 5-James Massie pass complete to 35-Solomon Goddard to MIN 48 for 5 yards. ALA 59-Kirk Galindo was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. MIN 70-Vincent Ozment was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man
Pass Key
2-5-MIN 48 (3:09) 38-Franklin Jackson ran to MIN 46 for 2 yards. Tackle by 98-Dustin McNamara .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-3-MIN 46 (2:30) 5-James Massie pass complete to 18-Alfredo Knight to MIN 23 for 22 yards. Tackle by 35-Anthony Robinson . Great move by 18-Alfredo Knight to get free of his coverage. Pressure by 93-Clifton Henderson . 35-Anthony Robinson got away with a hold on that play. MIN 35-Anthony Robinson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 23 (1:50) 5-James Massie sacked at MIN 29 for -6 yards ( 50-Charles Rotella ). Sack allowed by 66-Robert Lindemann .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-16-MIN 29 (1:04) 5-James Massie pass incomplete, dropped by 80-Fred Bair . ALA 65-Tony Mayer was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
3-16-MIN 29 (1:01) 5-James Massie sacked at MIN 37 for -8 yards ( 72-Glenn Hancock ). Sack allowed by 66-Robert Lindemann .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
Pass Key
4-24-MIN 37 (0:18) 9-Richard Conklin 56 yard field goal is GOOD. ALA 9 MIN 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:14) 9-Richard Conklin kicks 74 yards from ALA 35 to MIN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (0:14) 38-Brandon Sperling ran to MIN 23 for -2 yards. Tackle by 69-Davis Russell . 54-Chad Hale was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
End of third quarter.
2-12-MIN 23 (15:00) 38-Brandon Sperling ran to MIN 22 for -1 yards. Tackle by 57-David Currie .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
3-13-MIN 22 (14:29) 17-John Smith pass complete to 45-Johnny Coleman to MIN 30 for 8 yards. Tackle by 54-Sandy Schuster .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
4-5-MIN 30 (13:42) 10-Clayton Jones punts 47 yards to ALA 22. 84-Mark Michael to ALA 32 for 11 yards. Tackle by 59-Mark McCoin .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ALA 32 (13:34) 38-Franklin Jackson ran to ALA 33 for 1 yards. Tackle by 50-Charles Rotella .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
2-9-ALA 33 (12:55) 5-James Massie pass complete to 80-Fred Bair to ALA 43 for 10 yards. Tackle by 98-Dustin McNamara . PENALTY - Facemask (MIN 98-Dustin McNamara)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
1-10-MIN 42 (12:51) 5-James Massie pass complete to 35-Solomon Goddard to MIN 36 for 6 yards. Tackle by 23-Dominic Osborne .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
2-4-MIN 36 (12:05) 35-Solomon Goddard ran to MIN 36 for a short gain. Tackle by 78-Paul McGee . 59-Kirk Galindo completely missed his blocking assignment. ALA 35-Solomon Goddard was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
3-4-MIN 36 (11:31) 5-James Massie pass complete to 38-Franklin Jackson to MIN 39 for -4 yards. Tackle by 50-Charles Rotella .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
4-7-MIN 39 (10:51) 9-Richard Conklin 57 yard field goal is GOOD. ALA 79-Steven Green was injured on the play. ALA 12 MIN 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(10:47) 9-Richard Conklin kicks 74 yards from ALA 35 to MIN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIN 25 (10:47) 38-Brandon Sperling ran to MIN 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 57-David Currie .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-7-MIN 28 (10:04) 17-John Smith pass incomplete, dropped by 83-Anthony Patterson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 4 Deep Zone
Pass Key
3-7-MIN 28 (10:01) 38-Brandon Sperling ran to MIN 38 for 10 yards. Tackle by 57-David Currie .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
1-10-MIN 38 (9:17) 39-Robert Brown ran to MIN 45 for 7 yards. Tackle by 49-Peter Joyce . ALA 69-Davis Russell was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
2-3-MIN 45 (8:32) 17-John Smith pass complete to 45-Johnny Coleman to MIN 47 for 2 yards. Tackle by 97-Robert Gonzalez . Nice job by 45-Johnny Coleman on that route to lose his coverage. ALA 54-Sandy Schuster was injured on the play. ALA 92-Marcellus Schneider was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
3-1-MIN 47 (7:53) 39-Robert Brown ran to ALA 44 for 9 yards. Tackle by 49-Peter Joyce .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
1-10-ALA 44 (7:15) 45-Johnny Coleman ran to ALA 42 for 3 yards. Tackle by 8-Joshua Holmes .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
2-7-ALA 42 (6:32) 38-Brandon Sperling ran to ALA 33 for 9 yards. Tackle by 28-Donn Tucker . 86-Brian Roberts was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
1-10-ALA 33 (5:47) 45-Johnny Coleman ran to ALA 30 for 3 yards. Tackle by 8-Joshua Holmes .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
2-7-ALA 30 (5:10) PENALTY - False Start (MIN 79-Anthony Vega)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
2-12-ALA 35 (5:10) 39-Robert Brown ran to ALA 8 for 27 yards. Tackle by 33-Corey Plowman .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
1-8-ALA 8 (4:19) 38-Brandon Sperling ran to ALA 7 for 1 yards. Tackle by 33-Corey Plowman .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
2-7-ALA 7 (3:44) 17-John Smith pass complete to 86-Brian Roberts for 7 yards. TOUCHDOWN! 86-Brian Roberts did some fancy footwork there. ALA 12 MIN 16
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
(3:40) 39-Robert Brown ran to ALA 4 for -2 yards. Tackle by 88-Peter Thompson . ALA 96-William Durso was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Double LB plus CB3 Blitz
Run Key
(3:40) 3-William Colella kicks 69 yards from MIN 35 to ALA -4. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-ALA 25 (3:40) 5-James Massie sacked at ALA 15 for -10 yards ( 78-Paul McGee ). Sack allowed by 63-Shane Castro . 23-Dominic Osborne got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-20-ALA 15 (2:54) 5-James Massie pass Pass knocked down by 70-Vincent Ozment . incomplete, intended for 38-Franklin Jackson . ALA 63-Shane Castro was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man
Pass Key
3-20-ALA 15 (2:53) 5-James Massie sacked at ALA 7 for -8 yards ( 72-Glenn Hancock ). Sack allowed by 59-Kirk Galindo . MIN 70-Vincent Ozment was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-28-ALA 7 (2:28) 11-Michael Bernard punts 45 yards to MIN 48. 38-Brandon Sperling to ALA 43 for 9 yards. Tackle by 6-Edward Hopper .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ALA 43 (2:20) 45-Johnny Coleman ran to ALA 37 for 6 yards. Tackle by 33-Corey Plowman . MIN 79-Anthony Vega was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-4-ALA 37 (2:00) 38-Brandon Sperling ran to ALA 38 for -1 yards. Tackle by 62-Homer Grass .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Run Key
Timeout ALA
3-5-ALA 38 (1:56) PENALTY - False Start (MIN 55-Ivory Li)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Run Key
3-10-ALA 43 (1:56) 38-Brandon Sperling ran to ALA 41 for 2 yards. Tackle by 57-David Currie .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
Timeout ALA
4-8-ALA 41 (1:51) 10-Clayton Jones punts 30 yards to ALA 11.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-ALA 11 (1:44) 5-James Massie sacked at ALA 3 for -8 yards ( 78-Paul McGee ). Sack allowed by 68-John Stewart . 5-James Massie FUMBLES ( 78-Paul McGee ) recovered by MIN-78-Paul McG ee at ALA 1. 68-John Stewart was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
1-1-ALA 1 (1:39) 38-Brandon Sperling ran for 1 yards. TOUCHDOWN! ALA 12 MIN 22
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
(1:37) Extra point GOOD by 3-William Colella . ALA 12 MIN 23
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:37) 3-William Colella kicks 75 yards from MIN 35 to ALA -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-ALA 25 (1:37) 5-James Massie pass complete to 81-Jamaal Darnell to ALA 25 for a short gain. Tackle by 23-Dominic Osborne .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
Timeout ALA
2-10-ALA 25 (1:34) 5-James Massie pass complete to 81-Jamaal Darnell to ALA 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 43-Quincy Bryant . MIN 43-Quincy Bryant was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
3-9-ALA 26 (1:14) 5-James Massie pass complete to 38-Franklin Jackson to ALA 36 for 10 yards. Tackle by 90-Kenneth Espinoza .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-ALA 36 (0:49) 5-James Massie pass complete to 35-Solomon Goddard to ALA 42 for 6 yards. Tackle by 52-Edward Vang . 81-Jamaal Darnell was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-4-ALA 42 (0:28) 5-James Massie pass complete to 38-Franklin Jackson to ALA 45 for 3 yards. Tackle by 35-Anthony Robinson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
3-1-ALA 45 (0:02) 5-James Massie pass complete to 38-Franklin Jackson to ALA 47 for 2 yards. Tackle by 98-Dustin McNamara .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
End of fourth quarter.