Elite 8: Mountaineers at Longhorns
January 01, 1928 43° Bryant-Denny Stadium
Attendance: 101,821 (100%)
WVU has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 4-Harry Rodgers kicks 75 yards from Ala 35 to WVU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-WVU 25 (15:00) 11-Donnie Wright pass complete to 21-Mark Levine to WVU 47 for 22 yards.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Man
Run Key
1-10-WVU 47 (14:13) 22-Arthur Bell ran to Ala 43 for 10 yards. Tackle by 31-Fred Slate . Ala 96-Al Burleson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
1-10-Ala 43 (13:29) 21-Mark Levine ran to Ala 44 for -1 yards. Tackle by 99-Marc Pace .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
2-11-Ala 44 (12:48) 11-Donnie Wright pass complete to 21-Mark Levine to Ala 38 for 6 yards. Tackle by 52-Leonard Briley . 21-Mark Levine breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
3-5-Ala 38 (12:06) 11-Donnie Wright pass complete to 26-Dale Farmer to Ala 31 for 7 yards. Tackle by 99-Marc Pace . 26-Dale Farmer did some fancy footwork there. Pressure by 71-Jason Gonzales .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
1-10-Ala 31 (11:19) 11-Donnie Wright pass complete to 25-Emilio Singleton to Ala 20 for 10 yards. Tackle by 99-Marc Pace .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-Ala 20 (10:43) 21-Mark Levine ran to Ala 19 for 1 yards. Tackle by 61-Jeremy Brassard .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Run Key
2-9-Ala 19 (10:05) 11-Donnie Wright pass complete to 85-Toby Oleson to Ala 10 for 9 yards. Tackle by 40-Allen Mata .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
1-10-Ala 10 (9:29) 11-Donnie Wright pass Pass knocked down by 43-Richard Poindexter . incomplete, intended for 22-Arthur Bell .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
2-10-Ala 10 (9:26) 11-Donnie Wright pass complete to 83-Steven Menzel to Ala 7 for 3 yards. Tackle by 43-Richard Poindexter .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
3-7-Ala 7 (8:42) 21-Mark Levine ran to Ala 7 for a short gain. Tackle by 71-Jason Gonzales .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
4-7-Ala 7 (8:09) 1-Marvin Allen 25 yard field goal is GOOD. Ala 0 WVU 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:07) 1-Marvin Allen kicks 75 yards from WVU 35 to Ala -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-Ala 25 (8:07) 12-Carl Aitken pass Pass knocked down by 35-Rudy Moss . incomplete, intended for 86-Shawn Schwab .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-10-Ala 25 (8:05) 12-Carl Aitken pass complete to 39-Freeman Wilmes to Ala 30 for 5 yards. Tackle by 39-Jeffrey Olmeda .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz
3-5-Ala 30 (7:20) 39-Freeman Wilmes ran to Ala 30 for a short gain. Tackle by 98-Raymond Woolard . 11-David Simmons was completely beat on that play. 11-David Simmons completely missed his blocking assignment. 11-David Simmons totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
4-5-Ala 30 (6:46) 19-Jose Bolles punts 41 yards to WVU 29. 82-Armando Rogers to WVU 35 for 6 yards. Tackle by 65-William Kline .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-WVU 35 (6:39) 21-Mark Levine ran to WVU 28 for -7 yards. Tackle by 40-Allen Mata .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
2-17-WVU 28 (6:04) 11-Donnie Wright pass incomplete, dropped by 41-Leonardo Brookover . The coverage on that play was extremely tight. Pressure by 71-Jason Gonzales .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
3-17-WVU 28 (5:59) 11-Donnie Wright pass complete to 83-Steven Menzel to WVU 32 for 4 yards. Tackle by 52-Leonard Briley .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-13-WVU 32 (5:14) 5-William Aten punts 48 yards to Ala 20. Fair Catch by 83-Michael Thomas .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-Ala 20 (5:07) 39-Freeman Wilmes ran to Ala 23 for 3 yards. Tackle by 36-Richard Brennan .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-7-Ala 23 (4:32) 39-Freeman Wilmes ran to Ala 34 for 12 yards. Tackle by 35-Rudy Moss .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-Ala 34 (3:49) 12-Carl Aitken pass complete to 11-David Simmons to Ala 40 for 5 yards. Tackle by 34-Albert Sprayberry .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-5-Ala 40 (3:11) 12-Carl Aitken sacked at Ala 29 for -10 yards ( 79-Matt Anstett ). Sack allowed by 64-Austin Teachout .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal All Go
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
3-15-Ala 29 (2:27) 12-Carl Aitken pass complete to 28-David Herrera to Ala 36 for 7 yards. Tackle by 98-Raymond Woolard . PENALTY - Offsides (WVU 79-Matt Anstett)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
3-10-Ala 34 (2:23) 12-Carl Aitken pass incomplete, intended for 17-Vernon Scarberry . 37-Thomas Andrews got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz
Pass Key
4-10-Ala 34 (2:20) 19-Jose Bolles punts 45 yards to WVU 20. 82-Armando Rogers to WVU 23 for 3 yards. Tackle by 71-Jason Gonzales . 83-Steven Menzel was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-WVU 23 (2:12) 21-Mark Levine ran to WVU 26 for 4 yards. Tackle by 29-John Runyon .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-6-WVU 26 (1:38) 11-Donnie Wright pass Pass knocked down by 93-Craig Gordon . incomplete, intended for 83-Steven Menzel .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
3-6-WVU 26 (1:35) 11-Donnie Wright pass complete to 83-Steven Menzel to WVU 36 for 10 yards. Tackle by 96-Al Burleson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
1-10-WVU 36 (0:58) 11-Donnie Wright pass incomplete, intended for 21-Mark Levine .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-10-WVU 36 (0:55) 21-Mark Levine ran to WVU 38 for 1 yards. Tackle by 71-Jason Gonzales .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-9-WVU 38 (0:12) 11-Donnie Wright pass Pass knocked down by 43-Richard Poindexter . incomplete, intended for 83-Steven Menzel .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
4-9-WVU 38 (0:09) 5-William Aten punts 59 yards to Ala 3.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
End of first quarter.
1-10-Ala 3 (15:00) 39-Freeman Wilmes ran to Ala 7 for 4 yards. Tackle by 39-Jeffrey Olmeda .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-6-Ala 7 (14:27) 12-Carl Aitken pass INTERCEPTED by 37-Thomas Andrews at Ala 14. 37-Thomas Andrews to Ala 12 for 1 yards. Tackle by 13-Joseph Heckel .
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Quick Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
1-10-Ala 12 (14:24) 21-Mark Levine ran to Ala 13 for -1 yards. Tackle by 40-Allen Mata .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
2-11-Ala 13 (13:48) 11-Donnie Wright pass complete to 21-Mark Levine to Ala 4 for 10 yards. Tackle by 52-Leonard Briley . Great move by 21-Mark Levine to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
3-1-Ala 4 (13:06) 21-Mark Levine ran to Ala 5 for -1 yards. Tackle by 71-Jason Gonzales . 58-Anthony Roberts completely missed his blocking assignment.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
4-2-Ala 5 (12:29) 1-Marvin Allen 23 yard field goal is GOOD. Ala 0 WVU 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(12:27) 1-Marvin Allen kicks 74 yards from WVU 35 to Ala -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-Ala 25 (12:27) 39-Freeman Wilmes ran to Ala 25 for a short loss. Tackle by 35-Rudy Moss .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-10-Ala 25 (11:54) 39-Freeman Wilmes ran to Ala 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 98-Raymond Woolard .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
3-9-Ala 26 (11:13) 12-Carl Aitken sacked at Ala 24 for -2 yards ( 78-Peter Brown ). Sack allowed by 74-Michael Buterbaugh . 74-Michael Buterbaugh completely missed his blocking assignment.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
4-11-Ala 24 (10:30) 19-Jose Bolles punts 50 yards to WVU 27. 82-Armando Rogers to WVU 36 for 10 yards. Tackle by 47-John Dean .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-WVU 36 (10:22) 11-Donnie Wright pass complete to 85-Toby Oleson to Ala 50 for 14 yards.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong FS CB3 Blitz
Timeout WVU
1-10-Ala 50 (9:39) 21-Mark Levine ran to Ala 39 for 11 yards. Tackle by 34-Matthew Jones .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-Ala 39 (9:04) 21-Mark Levine ran to Ala 31 for 7 yards. Tackle by 34-Matthew Jones .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
2-3-Ala 31 (8:28) 22-Arthur Bell ran to Ala 17 for 15 yards. Tackle by 34-Matthew Jones .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
1-10-Ala 17 (7:52) 11-Donnie Wright pass complete to 82-Armando Rogers to Ala 7 for 10 yards. Tackle by 42-Craig Knight . Ala 98-Rocky Gomez 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 Under Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
2-1-Ala 7 (7:05) 21-Mark Levine ran to Ala 9 for -1 yards. Tackle by 29-John Runyon .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong FS CB3 Blitz
Run Key
3-2-Ala 9 (6:27) 21-Mark Levine ran to Ala 8 for 1 yards. Tackle by 75-Scott Pinto .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
4-1-Ala 8 (5:51) 1-Marvin Allen 26 yard field goal is GOOD. Ala 0 WVU 9
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:49) 1-Marvin Allen kicks 75 yards from WVU 35 to Ala -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-Ala 25 (5:49) 39-Freeman Wilmes ran to Ala 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 38-Manuel Hood .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-8-Ala 27 (5:07) 39-Freeman Wilmes ran to Ala 33 for 6 yards. Tackle by 39-Jeffrey Olmeda .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
3-2-Ala 33 (4:29) 39-Freeman Wilmes ran to Ala 39 for 6 yards. Tackle by 99-Aaron Russell .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
1-10-Ala 39 (3:49) PENALTY - False Start (Ala 47-John Dean)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
1-15-Ala 34 (3:49) 12-Carl Aitken sacked at Ala 25 for -9 yards ( 78-Peter Brown ). Sack allowed by 74-Michael Buterbaugh .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
2-24-Ala 25 (3:04) 39-Freeman Wilmes ran to Ala 24 for -1 yards. Tackle by 78-Peter Brown .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
3-25-Ala 24 (2:30) 12-Carl Aitken pass complete to 86-Shawn Schwab to Ala 34 for 10 yards. Tackle by 37-Thomas Andrews .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
4-16-Ala 34 (2:00) 19-Jose Bolles punts 51 yards to WVU 15. 82-Armando Rogers to WVU 26 for 11 yards. Tackle by 65-William Kline .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-WVU 26 (1:52) 21-Mark Levine ran to WVU 27 for 1 yards. Tackle by 75-Scott Pinto .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
2-9-WVU 27 (1:11) 21-Mark Levine ran to WVU 31 for 3 yards. Tackle by 52-Leonard Briley . Ala 43-Richard Poindexter was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-5-WVU 31 (0:26) 21-Mark Levine ran to WVU 34 for 4 yards. Tackle by 52-Leonard Briley .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
End of half.
(15:00) 1-Marvin Allen kicks 74 yards from WVU 35 to Ala -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-Ala 25 (15:00) 39-Freeman Wilmes ran to Ala 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 36-Richard Brennan .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-3-Ala 32 (14:18) 39-Freeman Wilmes ran to Ala 32 for a short loss. Tackle by 38-Manuel Hood .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
3-3-Ala 32 (13:46) 12-Carl Aitken pass complete to 39-Freeman Wilmes to Ala 35 for 3 yards. Tackle by 39-Jeffrey Olmeda .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
4-1-Ala 35 (13:00) 19-Jose Bolles punts 48 yards to WVU 17. 82-Armando Rogers to WVU 22 for 6 yards. Tackle by 71-Jason Gonzales .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-WVU 22 (12:51) PENALTY - False Start (WVU 85-Toby Oleson)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
1-15-WVU 17 (12:51) 21-Mark Levine ran to WVU 16 for -1 yards. Tackle by 96-Al Burleson .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
2-16-WVU 16 (12:08) 11-Donnie Wright pass Pass knocked down by 40-Allen Mata . incomplete, intended for 85-Toby Oleson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-16-WVU 16 (12:05) 11-Donnie Wright pass complete to 42-Brian Vargas to WVU 30 for 13 yards. Tackle by 42-Craig Knight . 82-Armando Rogers completely missed his blocking assignment. WVU 22-Arthur Bell was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong FS CB3 Blitz
4-2-WVU 30 (11:29) 5-William Aten punts 48 yards to Ala 22. Fair Catch by 83-Michael Thomas .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-Ala 22 (11:23) 12-Carl Aitken pass complete to 86-Shawn Schwab to Ala 27 for 5 yards. Tackle by 36-Richard Brennan .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-5-Ala 27 (10:41) 39-Freeman Wilmes ran to Ala 29 for 1 yards. Tackle by 78-Peter Brown .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-3-Ala 29 (10:02) 39-Freeman Wilmes ran to Ala 35 for 6 yards. Tackle by 39-Jeffrey Olmeda .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
1-10-Ala 35 (9:27) 28-David Herrera ran to Ala 42 for 7 yards. Tackle by 37-Thomas Andrews .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-3-Ala 42 (8:46) 39-Freeman Wilmes ran to WVU 45 for 13 yards. Tackle by 35-Rudy Moss . WVU 98-Raymond Woolard was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
Timeout Ala
1-10-WVU 45 (7:59) 28-David Herrera ran to WVU 47 for -1 yards. Tackle by 97-George Kaiser .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-11-WVU 47 (7:23) 39-Freeman Wilmes ran to WVU 42 for 5 yards. Tackle by 99-Aaron Russell .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Run Key
3-7-WVU 42 (6:44) 12-Carl Aitken pass Pass knocked down by 37-Thomas Andrews . incomplete, intended for 17-Vernon Scarberry . 37-Thomas Andrews got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
4-7-WVU 42 (6:40) 4-Harry Rodgers 60 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Short)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-WVU 49 (6:36) 11-Donnie Wright sacked at WVU 39 for -9 yards ( 71-Jason Gonzales ). Sack allowed by 58-Anthony Roberts .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
2-19-WVU 39 (6:02) 11-Donnie Wright pass complete to 41-Leonardo Brookover to WVU 45 for 6 yards. Tackle by 52-Leonard Briley .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
3-14-WVU 45 (5:24) 11-Donnie Wright pass complete to 26-Dale Farmer to Ala 46 for 8 yards. Tackle by 93-Craig Gordon . WVU 54-Robert Kay 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 Shallow Right Zone
4-5-Ala 46 (4:43) 5-William Aten punts 44 yards to Ala 2.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-Ala 2 (4:32) 12-Carl Aitken pass complete to 39-Freeman Wilmes to Ala 5 for 3 yards. Tackle by 39-Jeffrey Olmeda .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy WLB Blitz
2-7-Ala 5 (3:57) 12-Carl Aitken pass complete to 47-John Dean to Ala 8 for 3 yards. Tackle by 36-Richard Brennan .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy WLB Blitz
3-4-Ala 8 (3:21) 39-Freeman Wilmes ran to Ala 10 for 2 yards. Tackle by 78-Peter Brown .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
4-2-Ala 10 (2:45) 19-Jose Bolles punts 45 yards to WVU 45. 82-Armando Rogers to WVU 46 for 2 yards. Tackle by 71-Jason Gonzales .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-WVU 46 (2:36) 21-Mark Levine ran to WVU 47 for 1 yards. Tackle by 69-Douglas Elwell . 55-Jason Ingram totally missed that block. WVU 56-Steven Cooney was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-9-WVU 47 (2:04) 11-Donnie Wright pass complete to 21-Mark Levine to WVU 48 for 1 yards. Tackle by 43-Richard Poindexter .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
3-9-WVU 48 (1:24) 11-Donnie Wright pass incomplete, intended for 83-Steven Menzel . PENALTY - Offsides (Ala 71-Jason Gonzales)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
3-4-Ala 47 (1:20) 11-Donnie Wright pass complete to 42-Brian Vargas to Ala 30 for 17 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 29-John Runyon .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
1-10-Ala 30 (0:33) 22-Arthur Bell ran to Ala 26 for 4 yards. Tackle by 96-Al Burleson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
End of third quarter.
2-6-Ala 26 (15:00) 21-Mark Levine ran to Ala 17 for 8 yards. Tackle by 34-Matthew Jones .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
1-10-Ala 17 (14:21) 11-Donnie Wright sacked at Ala 22 for -5 yards ( 96-Al Burleson ). Sack allowed by 58-Anthony Roberts .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-15-Ala 22 (13:44) 11-Donnie Wright pass INTERCEPTED by 42-Craig Knight at Ala 12. 42-Craig Knight to Ala 14 for 2 yards. Tackle by 82-Armando Rogers .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
1-10-Ala 14 (13:41) 39-Freeman Wilmes ran to Ala 24 for 10 yards. Tackle by 39-Jeffrey Olmeda . Ala 84-Thomas Pennington was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-Ala 24 (13:01) 28-David Herrera ran to Ala 27 for 3 yards. Tackle by 99-Aaron Russell .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Weak Blitz
2-7-Ala 27 (12:17) 47-John Dean ran to Ala 28 for 1 yards. Tackle by 69-Johnnie Kidd . Ala 78-William Nelson was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-6-Ala 28 (11:38) 12-Carl Aitken pass Pass knocked down by 97-George Kaiser . incomplete, intended for 39-Freeman Wilmes .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
4-6-Ala 28 (11:34) 19-Jose Bolles punts 49 yards to WVU 23. 82-Armando Rogers to WVU 32 for 9 yards. Tackle by 79-Gerald Havens .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-WVU 32 (11:25) 11-Donnie Wright pass complete to 22-Arthur Bell to WVU 41 for 9 yards. Tackle by 96-Al Burleson . 52-Leonard Briley 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
2-1-WVU 41 (10:41) 11-Donnie Wright pass Pass knocked down by 42-Craig Knight . incomplete, intended for 83-Steven Menzel . WVU 41-Leonardo Brookover was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
3-1-WVU 41 (10:39) 11-Donnie Wright pass Pass knocked down by 34-Matthew Jones . incomplete, intended for 21-Mark Levine .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
4-1-WVU 41 (10:35) 5-William Aten punts 47 yards to Ala 12. Fair Catch by 83-Michael Thomas . Ala 72-Stephen Clapp was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-Ala 12 (10:28) 39-Freeman Wilmes ran to Ala 13 for 1 yards. Tackle by 97-George Kaiser .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
2-9-Ala 13 (9:43) 39-Freeman Wilmes ran to Ala 26 for 13 yards. Tackle by 36-Richard Brennan . 84-Thomas Pennington was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
1-10-Ala 26 (9:03) 28-David Herrera ran to Ala 30 for 4 yards. Tackle by 97-George Kaiser .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
2-6-Ala 30 (8:22) 12-Carl Aitken pass Pass knocked down by 36-Richard Brennan . incomplete, intended for 86-Shawn Schwab . Ala 79-Gerald Havens was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-6-Ala 30 (8:19) 39-Freeman Wilmes ran to Ala 32 for 2 yards. Tackle by 69-Johnnie Kidd .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
4-4-Ala 32 (7:40) 19-Jose Bolles punts 44 yards to WVU 25.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-WVU 25 (7:33) 21-Mark Levine ran to WVU 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 52-Leonard Briley .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
2-9-WVU 26 (6:48) 22-Arthur Bell ran to WVU 36 for 10 yards. Tackle by 29-John Runyon .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
1-10-WVU 36 (6:11) 21-Mark Levine ran to WVU 35 for -1 yards. Tackle by 61-Jeremy Brassard . 55-Jason Ingram completely missed his blocking assignment.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
2-11-WVU 35 (5:38) 21-Mark Levine ran to WVU 36 for 1 yards. Tackle by 61-Jeremy Brassard .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
3-10-WVU 36 (5:03) 21-Mark Levine ran to WVU 43 for 8 yards. Tackle by 34-Matthew Jones .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Run Key
4-3-WVU 43 (4:21) 5-William Aten punts 46 yards to Ala 11.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-Ala 11 (4:14) 12-Carl Aitken pass Pass knocked down by 97-George Kaiser . incomplete, intended for 39-Freeman Wilmes . WVU 69-Johnnie Kidd was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-10-Ala 11 (4:09) 12-Carl Aitken pass complete to 47-John Dean to Ala 11 for a short loss. Tackle by 37-Thomas Andrews .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy WLB Blitz
3-10-Ala 11 (3:46) 12-Carl Aitken pass incomplete, dropped by 47-John Dean .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
4-10-Ala 11 (3:42) 19-Jose Bolles punts 47 yards to WVU 42. 82-Armando Rogers to Ala 47 for 12 yards. Tackle by 78-William Nelson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-Ala 47 (3:33) 21-Mark Levine ran to Ala 45 for 2 yards. Tackle by 61-Jeremy Brassard . WVU 21-Mark Levine was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Run Key
2-8-Ala 45 (3:00) 22-Arthur Bell ran to Ala 43 for 2 yards. Tackle by 61-Jeremy Brassard .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
3-6-Ala 43 (2:27) 22-Arthur Bell ran to Ala 37 for 6 yards. Tackle by 93-Craig Gordon .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-Ala 37 (2:00) 21-Mark Levine ran to Ala 36 for 1 yards. Tackle by 71-Jason Gonzales . PENALTY - Offsides (Ala 93-Craig Gordon)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Run Key
1-5-Ala 32 (1:59) 21-Mark Levine ran to Ala 23 for 9 yards. Tackle by 34-Matthew Jones .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Run Key
Timeout Ala
1-10-Ala 23 (1:54) 22-Arthur Bell ran to Ala 23 for a short loss. Tackle by 29-John Runyon .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
Timeout Ala
2-10-Ala 23 (1:49) 21-Mark Levine ran to Ala 15 for 8 yards. Tackle by 96-Al Burleson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Run Key
3-2-Ala 15 (1:10) 22-Arthur Bell ran to Ala 15 for a short loss. Tackle by 75-Scott Pinto .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
4-2-Ala 15 (0:27) 1-Marvin Allen 33 yard field goal is GOOD. Ala 0 WVU 12
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:24) 1-Marvin Allen kicks 75 yards from WVU 35 to Ala -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-Ala 25 (0:24) 12-Carl Aitken pass Pass knocked down by 97-George Kaiser . incomplete, intended for 39-Freeman Wilmes .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-10-Ala 25 (0:22) 12-Carl Aitken pass complete to 86-Shawn Schwab to Ala 31 for 6 yards. Tackle by 34-Albert Sprayberry .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
End of fourth quarter.