Wild Card: Steamer at Maulers
December 24, 1978 15° Three Rivers Stadium
Attendance: 59,000 (100%)
SHR has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 8-Bret Curley kicks 75 yards from PIT 35 to SHR -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-SHR 25 (15:00) 1-Fred Murphy pass incomplete, dropped by 88-Jonathan Hagen .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Skinny Post Corner
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
2-10-SHR 25 (14:57) 27-Robert Tuttle ran to SHR 25 for a short gain. Tackle by 54-Brian Lowe .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
3-10-SHR 25 (14:16) 27-Robert Tuttle ran to SHR 34 for 9 yards. Tackle by 55-George Grant .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
4-1-SHR 34 (13:38) 16-Eugene Manuel punts 58 yards to PIT 8.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 8 (13:28) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to PIT 19 for 11 yards. Tackle by 99-Lloyd McCoy . PENALTY - Unnecessary Roughness (SHR 99-Lloyd McCoy)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
1-10-PIT 34 (13:25) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to PIT 35 for 1 yards. Tackle by 74-Oscar Rodriguez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
2-9-PIT 35 (12:42) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to PIT 47 for 12 yards. Tackle by 34-Thomas Rainey .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
1-10-PIT 47 (11:57) 13-Michael White pass incomplete, intended for 89-Vito Moffat . Pressure by 92-Anthony Kent .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal PA Rollout
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
2-10-PIT 47 (11:51) 13-Michael White pass complete to 31-Eric Metcalf to SHR 48 for 4 yards. Tackle by 50-Maurice Blackstone .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
3-6-SHR 48 (11:16) 13-Michael White pass complete to 29-Cliff Thomas to SHR 45 for 3 yards. Tackle by 56-John Cintron .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-2-SHR 45 (10:41) 5-Julian Nolan punts 36 yards to SHR 9.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-SHR 9 (10:32) 1-Fred Murphy sacked at SHR 3 for -6 yards ( 92-Nathaniel Miles ). Sack allowed by 63-Philip Castillon .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-16-SHR 3 (9:52) 1-Fred Murphy pass complete to 88-Jonathan Hagen to SHR 9 for 7 yards. Tackle by 44-Bradley Martinez . Pressur e by 92-Nathaniel Miles.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
Run Key
3-10-SHR 9 (9:09) 1-Fred Murphy pass complete to 88-Jonathan Hagen to SHR 25 for 15 yards. Tackle by 44-Bradley Martinez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
1-10-SHR 25 (8:34) 1-Fred Murphy pass incomplete, dropped by 42-Michael Diaz . The pass was just out of reach.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Quick Hooks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Run Key
2-10-SHR 25 (8:30) 27-Robert Tuttle ran to SHR 34 for 9 yards. Tackle by 47-Randy Ertel . PIT 47-Randy Ertel was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. PIT 38-Charles 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 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
3-1-SHR 34 (7:44) 1-Fred Murphy pass complete to 42-Michael Diaz to PIT 28 for 38 yards. Tackle by 49-Morton Wright .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Quick Hooks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
1-10-PIT 28 (7:02) 85-Dee Spray ran to PIT 26 for 2 yards. Tackle by 56-Marvin Anderson . SHR 85-Dee Spray was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Run Key
2-8-PIT 26 (6:20) 27-Robert Tuttle ran to PIT 27 for a short loss. Tackle by 96-Charles Miller .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Run Key
3-9-PIT 27 (5:41) 1-Fred Murphy pass complete to 27-Robert Tuttle to PIT 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 90-John Hunter .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
4-8-PIT 26 (5:02) 10-James Hooper 44 yard field goal is GOOD. PIT 0 SHR 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(4:59) 10-James Hooper kicks 75 yards from SHR 35 to PIT -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PIT 25 (4:59) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to PIT 38 for 13 yards. Tackle by 34-Thomas Rainey .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
1-10-PIT 38 (4:15) PENALTY - False Start (PIT 86-John Gordon)
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
1-15-PIT 33 (4:15) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to PIT 48 for 14 yards. Tackle by 20-Frank Fischer . PIT 71-Andre Adkins was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
2-1-PIT 48 (3:31) 13-Michael White sacked at PIT 38 for -9 yards ( 75-James Courtney ). Sack allowed by 60-Sidney Woosley .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big TE Flat Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
3-10-PIT 38 (2:55) 13-Michael White pass complete to 27-John Murray to SHR 49 for 13 yards. Tackle by 26-Ray Ruiz .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-SHR 49 (2:09) 29-Cliff Thomas ran for 49 yards. TOUCHDOWN! PIT 6 SHR 3
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Run Key
(2:01) Extra point GOOD by 8-Bret Curley . PIT 7 SHR 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(2:01) 8-Bret Curley kicks 75 yards from PIT 35 to SHR -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-SHR 25 (2:01) 1-Fred Murphy pass complete to 42-Michael Diaz to SHR 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 33-Paul Brooks .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
2-2-SHR 33 (1:23) 1-Fred Murphy pass complete to 88-Jonathan Hagen to SHR 42 for 9 yards. Tackle by 44-Bradley Martinez .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
1-10-SHR 42 (0:47) 27-Robert Tuttle ran to SHR 41 for a short loss. Tackle by 90-John Hunter . SHR 49-Thomas Esposito was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
2-10-SHR 41 (0:08) 27-Robert Tuttle ran to PIT 49 for 10 yards. Tackle by 55-George Grant .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Run Key
End of first quarter.
3-1-PIT 49 (15:00) 1-Fred Murphy pass complete to 85-Dee Spray to PIT 44 for 5 yards. Tackle by 47-Randy Ertel .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal TE Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
1-10-PIT 44 (14:27) 1-Fred Murphy pass incomplete, intended for 88-Jonathan Hagen .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
2-10-PIT 44 (14:22) 27-Robert Tuttle ran to PIT 44 for a short loss. Tackle by 54-Brian Lowe .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Run Key
3-10-PIT 44 (13:49) 27-Robert Tuttle ran to PIT 34 for 10 yards. Tackle by 47-Randy Ertel . PIT 54-Brian Lowe was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
4-1-PIT 34 (13:14) 1-Fred Murphy pass incomplete, intended for 86-Cleo Davis . Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
1-10-PIT 34 (13:09) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to PIT 35 for 1 yards. Tackle by 79-George Compton .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
2-9-PIT 35 (12:33) 13-Michael White pass complete to 89-Vito Moffat to SHR 43 for 22 yards. Tackle by 33-Russell Colbert .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big TE Flat Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
1-10-SHR 43 (11:50) 13-Michael White pass complete to 83-Robert Diaz to SHR 37 for 6 yards. Tackle by 20-Frank Fischer .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big TE Flat Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
2-4-SHR 37 (11:09) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to SHR 37 for a short gain. Tackle by 92-Anthony Kent .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
3-4-SHR 37 (10:31) 13-Michael White pass complete to 29-Cliff Thomas to SHR 22 for 15 yards. Tackle by 75-James Courtney . Press ure by 56-John Cintron. PENALTY - Holding (PIT 65-Herman Winn)
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Slot Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
3-1-SHR 34 (10:24) 13-Michael White pass complete to 27-John Murray to SHR 30 for 4 yards. Tackle by 53-Todd David .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
1-10-SHR 30 (9:46) 27-John Murray ran to SHR 22 for 8 yards. Tackle by 56-John Cintron .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
2-2-SHR 22 (9:09) 24-Robert Ensley ran to SHR 12 for 10 yards. Tackle by 34-Thomas Rainey .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
1-10-SHR 12 (8:28) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to SHR 6 for 6 yards. Tackle by 41-Robert Gonzales . PIT 65-Herman Winn was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
2-4-SHR 6 (7:53) 27-John Murray ran to SHR 2 for 4 yards. Tackle by 53-Todd David .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
3-1-SHR 2 (7:19) 13-Michael White pass complete to 86-John Gordon for 2 yards. TOUCHDOWN! PIT 13 SHR 3
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide WR Crosses
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
(7:16) Extra point GOOD by 8-Bret Curley . PIT 14 SHR 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:16) 8-Bret Curley kicks 75 yards from PIT 35 to SHR -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-SHR 25 (7:16) 1-Fred Murphy pass incomplete, intended for 27-Robert Tuttle . Pressure by 92-Nathaniel Miles .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Run Key
2-10-SHR 25 (7:13) 1-Fred Murphy pass complete to 49-Thomas Esposito to SHR 34 for 9 yards. Tackle by 37-Michael Large .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Run Key
3-1-SHR 34 (6:30) 85-Dee Spray ran to SHR 43 for 9 yards. Tackle by 33-Paul Brooks .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Run Key
1-10-SHR 43 (5:51) 85-Dee Spray ran to SHR 47 for 4 yards. Tackle by 55-George Grant . PENALTY - Holding (SHR 68-Michael Yang)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Run Key
1-20-SHR 33 (5:49) 1-Fred Murphy pass complete to 49-Thomas Esposito to SHR 49 for 17 yards. Tackle by 33-Paul Brooks .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
2-3-SHR 49 (5:04) 85-Dee Spray ran to PIT 41 for 10 yards. Tackle by 38-Charles Smith .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
1-10-PIT 41 (4:28) 27-Robert Tuttle ran to PIT 42 for -1 yards. Tackle by 91-Terry Goodwin .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Run Key
2-11-PIT 42 (3:51) 1-Fred Murphy sacked at SHR 49 for -9 yards ( 90-John Hunter ). Sack allowed by 68-Michael Yang .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
3-20-SHR 49 (3:17) 1-Fred Murphy pass incomplete, intended for 27-Robert Tuttle .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
4-20-SHR 49 (3:14) 16-Eugene Manuel punts 37 yards to PIT 14.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 14 (3:04) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to PIT 17 for 3 yards. Tackle by 75-James Courtney .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Right
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
2-7-PIT 17 (2:25) 13-Michael White pass complete to 31-Eric Metcalf to PIT 24 for 7 yards. Tackle by 46-William Tate .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
3-1-PIT 24 (2:00) 13-Michael White pass complete to 89-Vito Moffat to PIT 31 for 7 yards. Tackle by 33-Russell Colbert .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Slot WR Cross
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
1-10-PIT 31 (1:26) 13-Michael White pass incomplete, intended for 89-Vito Moffat . Pass knocked down by 33-Russell Colbert .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
2-10-PIT 31 (1:22) 13-Michael White pass complete to 89-Vito Moffat to SHR 36 for 33 yards. Tackle by 33-Russell Colbert . The defense seems to be calling that same play a lot.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Timeout PIT
1-10-SHR 36 (1:14) 13-Michael White pass complete to 82-Dennis McLean to SHR 20 for 16 yards. Tackle by 40-Mark Suazo . It looks like the offense is starting to get familiar with that defensive play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Timeout PIT
1-10-SHR 20 (1:09) 13-Michael White pass incomplete, intended for 17-Robert Richards . Pass knocked down by 20-Frank Fischer .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal PA Rollout
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
2-10-SHR 20 (1:05) 13-Michael White pass complete to 31-Eric Metcalf to SHR 15 for 5 yards. Tackle by 46-William Tate . PIT 31-Eric Metcalf was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Quick Outs
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR2
3-5-SHR 15 (0:44) (Hot Read) 13-Michael White pass complete to 83-Robert Diaz for 15 yards. TOUCHDOWN! PIT 20 SHR 3
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy LB Weak Blitz
(0:41) Extra point GOOD by 8-Bret Curley . PIT 21 SHR 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:41) 8-Bret Curley kicks 75 yards from PIT 35 to SHR -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-SHR 25 (0:41) 27-Robert Tuttle ran to SHR 25 for a short loss. Tackle by 92-Nathaniel Miles .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
2-10-SHR 25 (0:09) 27-Robert Tuttle ran to SHR 33 for 9 yards. Tackle by 55-George Grant .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Run Key
End of half.
(15:00) 10-James Hooper kicks 71 yards from SHR 35 to PIT -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PIT 25 (15:00) 13-Michael White pass incomplete, intended for 17-Robert Richards .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR2
2-10-PIT 25 (14:57) 13-Michael White pass complete to 86-John Gordon to PIT 48 for 23 yards. Tackle by 26-Ray Ruiz . If the defense doesn\'t start mixing up their plays a bit more we might see more big gains like that one.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
1-10-PIT 48 (14:18) 27-John Murray ran to SHR 43 for 10 yards. Tackle by 99-Lloyd McCoy . You can tell that the offense is starting to figure out how to beat that defensive play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
2-1-SHR 43 (13:40) 24-Robert Ensley ran to SHR 44 for -2 yards. Tackle by 74-Oscar Rodriguez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
3-2-SHR 44 (13:06) (Hot Read) 13-Michael White pass complete to 83-Robert Diaz to SHR 25 for 20 yards. Tackle by 33-Russell Colbert .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy LB Weak Blitz
1-10-SHR 25 (12:20) 27-John Murray ran to SHR 13 for 12 yards. Tackle by 40-Mark Suazo . You can tell that the offense is starting to figure out how to beat that defensive play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
1-10-SHR 13 (11:41) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to SHR 3 for 10 yards. Tackle by 34-Thomas Rainey . It looks like the offense is starting to get familiar with that defensive play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
2-1-SHR 3 (11:03) 27-John Murray ran to SHR 4 for -1 yards. Tackle by 79-George Compton . PENALTY - Offsides (SHR 74-Oscar Rodriguez)
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Right
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
1-2-SHR 2 (11:01) 27-John Murray ran for 2 yards. TOUCHDOWN! PIT 27 SHR 3
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
(11:00) Extra point GOOD by 8-Bret Curley . PIT 28 SHR 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(11:00) 8-Bret Curley kicks 74 yards from PIT 35 to SHR -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-SHR 25 (11:00) 1-Fred Murphy sacked at SHR 15 for -10 yards ( 94-Eric Reed ). Sack allowed by 87-Lonnie Robinson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
2-20-SHR 15 (10:26) 1-Fred Murphy pass complete to 49-Thomas Esposito to SHR 40 for 25 yards. Tackle by 37-Michael Large .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Run Key
1-10-SHR 40 (9:39) 1-Fred Murphy pass complete to 49-Thomas Esposito to SHR 47 for 8 yards. Tackle by 38-Charles Smith .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
2-2-SHR 47 (9:02) 1-Fred Murphy pass complete to 82-Johnny Brennan to PIT 30 for 23 yards. Tackle by 33-Paul Brooks .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
1-10-PIT 30 (8:17) 27-Robert Tuttle ran to PIT 30 for a short gain. Tackle by 96-Charles Miller .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Run Key
2-10-PIT 30 (7:40) 1-Fred Murphy pass complete to 27-Robert Tuttle to PIT 17 for 13 yards. Tackle by 38-Charles Smith . Pressure by 55-George G rant.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Strong Flood
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Run Key
1-10-PIT 17 (6:53) 85-Dee Spray ran to PIT 18 for a short loss. Tackle by 53-Jeff Orr . The offense has gone to that play a few too many times.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Run Key
Timeout SHR
2-10-PIT 18 (6:25) 85-Dee Spray ran to PIT 5 for 12 yards. Tackle by 47-Randy Ertel .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
1-5-PIT 5 (5:49) 27-Robert Tuttle ran for 5 yards. TOUCHDOWN! SHR 42-Michael Diaz was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. PIT 28 SHR 9
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Run Key
(5:46) Extra point GOOD by 10-James Hooper . PIT 28 SHR 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:46) 10-James Hooper kicks 74 yards from SHR 35 to PIT -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PIT 25 (5:46) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to PIT 47 for 22 yards. Tackle by 34-Thomas Rainey .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-PIT 47 (5:00) 13-Michael White pass complete to 17-Robert Richards to SHR 40 for 13 yards. Tackle by 26-Ray Ruiz .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
1-10-SHR 40 (4:23) 24-Robert Ensley ran to SHR 38 for 2 yards. Tackle by 74-Oscar Rodriguez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
2-8-SHR 38 (3:49) 13-Michael White sacked at SHR 47 for -9 yards ( 75-James Courtney ). Sack allowed by 71-Andre Adkins .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Curls TE Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
3-17-SHR 47 (3:14) 13-Michael White pass tipped by 26-Ray Ruiz , complete to 17-Robert Richards to SHR 6 for 41 yards. Tackle by 26-Ray Rui z. Pressure by 74- Oscar Rodriguez.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Slot Crosses
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
1-6-SHR 6 (2:33) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to SHR 6 for 1 yards. Tackle by 75-James Courtney .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Right
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
2-6-SHR 6 (1:54) 27-John Murray ran to SHR 3 for 3 yards. Tackle by 40-Mark Suazo .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
3-3-SHR 3 (1:12) 13-Michael White pass complete to 83-Robert Diaz to SHR 3 for a short gain. Tackle by 33-Russell Colbert . Pres sure by 74-Oscar R odriguez.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big TE Flat Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Pass Key
4-3-SHR 3 (0:28) 8-Bret Curley 20 yard field goal is GOOD. PIT 73-Michael Mills was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. PIT 31 SHR 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:26) 8-Bret Curley kicks 74 yards from PIT 35 to SHR -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-SHR 25 (0:26) 1-Fred Murphy pass complete to 49-Thomas Esposito to SHR 48 for 23 yards. Tackle by 33-Paul Brooks .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
End of third quarter.
1-10-SHR 48 (15:00) 85-Dee Spray ran to SHR 49 for 1 yards. Tackle by 54-Brian Lowe .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Run Key
2-9-SHR 49 (14:19) 1-Fred Murphy pass incomplete, intended for 42-Michael Diaz . Pressure by 54-Brian Lowe .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Skinny Post Corner
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
3-9-SHR 49 (14:15) 1-Fred Murphy pass complete to 42-Michael Diaz to PIT 50 for 1 yards. Tackle by 38-Charles Smith .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
4-7-PIT 50 (13:37) 16-Eugene Manuel punts 38 yards to PIT 12.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 12 (13:28) 13-Michael White pass complete to 82-Dennis McLean to PIT 23 for 11 yards. Tackle by 92-Anthony Kent .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-PIT 23 (12:51) 27-John Murray ran to PIT 38 for 14 yards. Tackle by 26-Ray Ruiz . It looks like the offense is starting to get familiar with that defensive play.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Right
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
1-10-PIT 38 (12:14) 24-Robert Ensley ran to PIT 44 for 6 yards. Tackle by 41-Robert Gonzales .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
2-4-PIT 44 (11:28) 13-Michael White pass complete to 31-Eric Metcalf to SHR 37 for 19 yards. Tackle by 33-Russell Colbert . Pres sure by 92-Anth ony Kent. You can tell that the offense is starting to figure out how to beat that defensive play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
1-10-SHR 37 (10:43) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to SHR 29 for 7 yards. Tackle by 26-Ray Ruiz . I think the defense might be using that play a bit too frequently.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
2-3-SHR 29 (10:08) 27-John Murray ran to SHR 21 for 8 yards. Tackle by 34-Thomas Rainey .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Run Key
1-10-SHR 21 (9:34) 24-Robert Ensley ran to SHR 16 for 5 yards. Tackle by 41-Robert Gonzales .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
2-5-SHR 16 (8:53) 27-John Murray ran to SHR 18 for -2 yards. Tackle by 74-Oscar Rodriguez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
3-7-SHR 18 (8:12) 27-John Murray ran to SHR 10 for 7 yards. Tackle by 56-John Cintron . If the defense doesn\'t start mixing up their plays a bit more we might see more big gains like that one.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
1-10-SHR 10 (7:30) 24-Robert Ensley ran to SHR 9 for 1 yards. Tackle by 79-George Compton . PIT 69-Tim Kaufman was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
2-9-SHR 9 (6:56) 24-Robert Ensley ran to SHR 8 for a short gain. Tackle by 75-James Courtney .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
3-8-SHR 8 (6:19) 27-John Murray ran to SHR 0 for 8 yards. TOUCHDOWN! It looks like the offense is starting to get familiar with that defensive play. PIT 37 SHR 10
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
(6:15) Extra point GOOD by 8-Bret Curley . PIT 38 SHR 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(6:15) 8-Bret Curley kicks 71 yards from PIT 35 to SHR -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-SHR 25 (6:15) 1-Fred Murphy pass complete to 88-Jonathan Hagen to SHR 46 for 21 yards. Tackle by 47-Randy Ertel . Pressure by 92-Nathaniel Mi les.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Skinny Post Corner
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-SHR 46 (5:48) 1-Fred Murphy pass complete to 88-Jonathan Hagen to PIT 48 for 6 yards. Tackle by 55-George Grant .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Weak Blitz
Pass Key
2-4-PIT 48 (5:26) 1-Fred Murphy pass complete to 32-Nelson Keister to PIT 39 for 9 yards. Tackle by 44-Bradley Martinez . Pressu re by 55-George Grant.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal TE Curl
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-PIT 39 (4:59) 1-Fred Murphy pass complete to 42-Michael Diaz to PIT 26 for 12 yards. Tackle by 42-Arthur Shipman . SHR 37-Dennis Brock was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Cross In
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Pass Key
1-10-PIT 26 (4:33) 1-Fred Murphy pass complete to 85-Dee Spray to PIT 23 for 3 yards. Tackle by 57-Arthur Phillips . Pressure by 91-Terry Goodwi n.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal TE Flag
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Pass Key
2-7-PIT 23 (4:08) 1-Fred Murphy pass incomplete, intended for 42-Michael Diaz . Pressure by 91-Terry Goodwin .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Pass Key
3-7-PIT 23 (4:04) 1-Fred Murphy sacked at PIT 29 for -6 yards ( 92-Nathaniel Miles ). Sack allowed by 63-Philip Castillon .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Looks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
4-13-PIT 29 (3:44) 10-James Hooper 47 yard field goal is GOOD. PIT 38 SHR 13
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(3:40) 10-James Hooper kicks 75 yards from SHR 35 to PIT -10. 27-John Murray to PIT 23 for 33 yards. Tackle by 20-Frank Fischer .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PIT 23 (3:36) 24-Robert Ensley ran to PIT 36 for 13 yards. Tackle by 99-Lloyd McCoy . I think the defense might be using that play a bit too frequently.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
1-10-PIT 36 (3:02) 31-Eric Metcalf ran to PIT 44 for 8 yards. Tackle by 20-Frank Fischer . If the defense doesn\'t start mixing up their plays a bit more we might see more big gains like that one.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
2-2-PIT 44 (2:23) 27-John Murray ran to PIT 45 for a short gain. Tackle by 92-Anthony Kent .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
3-2-PIT 45 (2:00) 24-Robert Ensley ran to SHR 50 for 6 yards. Tackle by 33-Russell Colbert .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
1-10-SHR 50 (1:15) 27-John Murray ran to PIT 49 for -1 yards. Tackle by 74-Oscar Rodriguez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Run Key
2-11-PIT 49 (0:41) 24-Robert Ensley ran to SHR 47 for 4 yards. Tackle by 53-Todd David .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
3-8-SHR 47 (0:05) 13-Michael White pass complete to 89-Vito Moffat to SHR 20 for 27 yards. Tackle by 33-Russell Colbert . You can tell that the offense is starting to figure out how to beat that defensive play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal PA Rollout
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
End of fourth quarter.