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Week 3: Birmingham Stallions at Houston Gamblers

September 17, 1989
70°
Houston Astrodome (Houston, TX) Attendance: 67,925 (100%)
HOU has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 6-Gerard Hinton kicks 66 yards from BIR 35 to HOU -1. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (15:00) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 81-Jett Black to HOU 38 for 13 yards. Tackle by 45-Larry Gonzalez. PENALTY - Holding (HOU 66-John Corbin)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Pass Key
1-20-HOU 15 (14:58) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 32-Lloyd Ellis to BIR 49 for 36 yards. Tackle by 29-Fred Kyle.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Deep Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
1-10-BIR 49 (14:13) 82-Francisco Russell ran to BIR 46 for 3 yards. Tackle by 93-Arthur Randall.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
2-7-BIR 46 (13:34) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 82-Francisco Russell to BIR 45 for 1 yards. Tackle by 53-Roy Buckle.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Deep Post
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz - Pass Key
3-6-BIR 45 (12:55) 32-Lloyd Ellis ran to BIR 45 for a short gain. Tackle by 62-Carl McSwain.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
4-6-BIR 45 (12:16) 13-Juan Hanson punts 51 yards to BIR -6.4-6-BIR 45 (12:16) 13-Juan Hanson punts 51 yards to BIR -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BIR 20 (12:08) 32-Mark Peterson ran to BIR 24 for 4 yards. Tackle by 91-Ronnie Stahl.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
2-6-BIR 24 (11:34) 32-Mark Peterson ran to BIR 29 for 5 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn. BIR 55-Robert Marx was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
3-1-BIR 29 (10:58) 1-Joe Richardson pass Pass knocked down by 94-Edward Mayberry. incomplete, intended for 35-Larry Ceasar. PENALTY - Pass Interference (HOU 94-Edward Mayberry)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1 - Run Key
1-10-BIR 35 (10:55) 1-Joe Richardson pass complete to 84-Joseph Oliver to BIR 48 for 14 yards. Tackle by 29-Thomas Hutson.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FB Middle
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man QB Spy
1-10-BIR 48 (10:18) 1-Joe Richardson pass complete to 84-Joseph Oliver to HOU 50 for 2 yards. Tackle by 29-Thomas Hutson.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal TE Flag
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
2-8-HOU 50 (9:33) 47-Willie Despres ran to HOU 46 for 4 yards. Tackle by 91-Ronnie Stahl. PENALTY - Holding (BIR 71-Joseph Buckner)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
2-18-BIR 40 (9:31) 32-Mark Peterson ran to HOU 48 for 12 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn. BIR 84-Theodore Turner was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
3-6-HOU 48 (8:46) 47-Willie Despres ran to HOU 41 for 7 yards. Tackle by 91-Ronnie Stahl. HOU 72-William Russell 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
1-10-HOU 41 (8:05) 1-Joe Richardson sacked at HOU 48 for -7 yards (61-Charles Wallace). Sack allowed by 79-Jeffery Hankins.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
2-17-HOU 48 (7:23) 1-Joe Richardson pass complete to 84-Joseph Oliver to HOU 43 for 5 yards. Tackle by 45-John Rogers.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
3-12-HOU 43 (6:42) 1-Joe Richardson sacked at BIR 49 for -8 yards (93-Gary Myers). Sack allowed by 79-Jeffery Hankins.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
4-20-BIR 49 (6:10) 2-Jack Carle punts 58 yards to HOU -7.4-20-BIR 49 (6:10) 2-Jack Carle punts 58 yards to HOU -7. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 20 (6:01) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 37-Kevin Leech to HOU 34 for 14 yards.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 34 (5:21) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 84-Fredrick Skeen to BIR 38 for 28 yards.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-BIR 38 (4:34) 12-Tony Dean pass incomplete, intended for 18-Anthony Fulks.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-10-BIR 38 (4:30) 12-Tony Dean pass incomplete, dropped by 32-Lloyd Ellis.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Deep Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
3-10-BIR 38 (4:26) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 81-Jett Black for 38 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 6 BIR 0
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz - Run Key
(4:20) Extra point GOOD by 19-Daniel McCormack. HOU 7 BIR 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(4:20) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 66 yards from HOU 35 to BIR -1. 47-Willie Despres to BIR 18 for 19 yards. Tackle by 29-Thomas Hutson.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BIR 18 (4:17) 1-Joe Richardson pass complete to 32-Mark Peterson to BIR 32 for 14 yards. Pressure by 50-Patrick Emery.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Double LB plus CB3 Blitz
1-10-BIR 32 (3:30) 47-Willie Despres ran to BIR 33 for 1 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-9-BIR 33 (2:55) 30-Richard Sutton ran to BIR 44 for 11 yards. Tackle by 94-Edward Mayberry.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
1-10-BIR 44 (2:20) PENALTY - False Start (BIR 84-Theodore Turner)
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-15-BIR 39 (2:20) 32-Mark Peterson ran to BIR 45 for 6 yards. Tackle by 29-Thomas Hutson.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
2-9-BIR 45 (1:36) 1-Joe Richardson pass incomplete, intended for 35-Larry Ceasar. 94-Edward Mayberry got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
3-9-BIR 45 (1:33) 1-Joe Richardson pass incomplete, dropped by 84-Joseph Oliver.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal TE Flag
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double WR2
4-9-BIR 45 (1:29) 2-Jack Carle punts 39 yards to HOU 16.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 16 (1:21) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 32-Lloyd Ellis to BIR 44 for 39 yards. Tackle by 51-Shawn Nakano.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Deep Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
1-10-BIR 44 (0:30) 82-Francisco Russell ran to BIR 46 for -1 yards. Tackle by 57-Jeremiah Wick.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
End of first quarter.
2-11-BIR 46 (15:00) 12-Tony Dean pass incomplete, dropped by 81-Jett Black.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
3-11-BIR 46 (14:57) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 88-Willie Nelson to BIR 37 for 9 yards. Tackle by 26-Gerald McCormick. 88-Willie Nelson breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
4-3-BIR 37 (14:22) 19-Daniel McCormack 54 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 10 BIR 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(14:18) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to BIR -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BIR 25 (14:18) 1-Joe Richardson pass Pass knocked down by 56-Larry Theberge. incomplete, intended for 86-Mario Burton. HOU 93-Gary Myers was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-10-BIR 25 (14:14) 32-Mark Peterson ran to BIR 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-7-BIR 28 (13:32) 1-Joe Richardson pass complete to 84-Theodore Turner to BIR 43 for 14 yards. Tackle by 45-John Rogers.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
1-10-BIR 43 (12:50) 1-Joe Richardson pass complete to 84-Joseph Oliver to HOU 49 for 9 yards. Tackle by 42-Robert Sokol.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
2-1-HOU 49 (12:08) 32-Mark Peterson ran to BIR 49 for -2 yards. Tackle by 40-Michael Skaggs. HOU 40-Michael Skaggs was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
3-4-BIR 49 (11:25) 32-Mark Peterson ran to HOU 44 for 8 yards. Tackle by 36-Albert Bruner.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-HOU 44 (10:41) 47-Willie Despres ran to HOU 40 for 3 yards. Tackle by 55-Luis Torres.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man - Run Key
2-7-HOU 40 (9:56) 30-Richard Sutton ran to HOU 40 for a short gain. Tackle by 93-Gary Myers.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
3-7-HOU 40 (9:17) 1-Joe Richardson pass complete to 32-Mark Peterson to HOU 43 for -3 yards. Tackle by 29-Thomas Hutson.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Quick Hooks
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
4-10-HOU 43 (8:44) 2-Jack Carle punts 41 yards to HOU 2.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 2 (8:35) 32-Lloyd Ellis ran to HOU 5 for 3 yards. Tackle by 51-Shawn Nakano. PENALTY - Offsides (BIR 62-Carl McSwain)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
1-5-HOU 7 (8:32) 12-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 46-Charles Sermons. incomplete, intended for 88-Willie Nelson. HOU 49-Thomas Knotts was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-5-HOU 7 (8:28) 32-Lloyd Ellis ran to HOU 12 for 5 yards. Tackle by 54-Lyle Chaffin.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-HOU 12 (7:53) 32-Lloyd Ellis ran to HOU 19 for 7 yards. Tackle by 45-Larry Gonzalez.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Weak Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under - Run Key
2-3-HOU 19 (7:10) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 82-Francisco Russell to HOU 36 for 17 yards. Tackle by 53-Roy Buckle. BIR 90-Byron Taylor was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. PENALTY - Holding (HOU 59-Zachary Hinkson)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-13-HOU 10 (7:05) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 32-Lloyd Ellis to HOU 15 for 6 yards. Tackle by 53-Roy Buckle.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Deep Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man - Pass Key
3-7-HOU 15 (6:30) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 82-Francisco Russell to HOU 24 for 9 yards. Tackle by 57-Jeremiah Wick.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
1-10-HOU 24 (5:50) 12-Tony Dean pass INTERCEPTED by 49-Curt Chou at HOU 23. 49-Curt Chou to HOU 23 for -0 yards. Tackle by 82-Francisco Russell.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 23 (5:46) 1-Joe Richardson sacked at HOU 32 for -9 yards (56-Larry Theberge)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
2-19-HOU 32 (5:09) 1-Joe Richardson pass incomplete, intended for 84-Joseph Oliver.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
3-19-HOU 32 (5:07) 1-Joe Richardson pass complete to 84-Theodore Turner to HOU 12 for 20 yards. Tackle by 45-John Rogers. Pressure by 62-Jonathan Fenn.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Double LB plus CB3 Blitz
1-10-HOU 12 (4:28) 1-Joe Richardson pass complete to 84-Joseph Oliver to HOU 6 for 6 yards. Tackle by 29-Thomas Hutson. 29-Thomas Hutson got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
2-4-HOU 6 (3:50) 30-Richard Sutton ran for 6 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 10 BIR 6
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1 - Run Key
(3:48) Extra point GOOD by 6-Gerard Hinton. HOU 61-Charles Wallace was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. HOU 10 BIR 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(3:48) 6-Gerard Hinton kicks 73 yards from BIR 35 to HOU -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (3:48) 32-Lloyd Ellis ran to HOU 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 25-Howard Hutchinson.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under - Run Key
2-3-HOU 32 (3:09) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 88-Willie Nelson to HOU 48 for 16 yards. Tackle by 45-Larry Gonzalez. 88-Willie Nelson made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
1-10-HOU 48 (2:24) 12-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 51-Shawn Nakano. incomplete, intended for 84-Fredrick Skeen.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 48 (2:20) 12-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 51-Shawn Nakano. incomplete, intended for 37-Kevin Leech.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
3-10-HOU 48 (2:17) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 47-Lonnie Mohr to BIR 45 for 8 yards. Tackle by 54-Lyle Chaffin.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Timeout for two minute warning.
4-2-BIR 45 (2:00) 13-Juan Hanson punts 41 yards to BIR 3.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BIR 3 (1:53) 32-Mark Peterson ran to BIR 14 for 10 yards. Tackle by 50-Patrick Emery.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man - Run Key
1-10-BIR 14 (1:11) 32-Mark Peterson ran to BIR 12 for -1 yards. Tackle by 40-Michael Skaggs.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
2-11-BIR 12 (0:29) 32-Mark Peterson ran to BIR 18 for 6 yards. Tackle by 94-Edward Mayberry.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
End of half.
(15:00) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 71 yards from HOU 35 to BIR -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BIR 25 (15:00) 1-Joe Richardson pass complete to 86-Mario Burton to BIR 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 56-Larry Theberge.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Weak Blitz
Timeout BIR
2-2-BIR 33 (14:17) 1-Joe Richardson pass complete to 15-Jermaine Voight to BIR 43 for 11 yards. Tackle by 63-Michael Pollock. Great move by 15-Jermaine Voight to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man - Run Key
1-10-BIR 43 (13:29) 32-Mark Peterson ran to BIR 41 for -2 yards. Tackle by 55-Luis Torres.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
2-12-BIR 41 (12:48) 30-Richard Sutton ran to BIR 45 for 3 yards. Tackle by 91-Ronnie Stahl.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1 - Run Key
3-8-BIR 45 (12:08) 1-Joe Richardson pass complete to 84-Joseph Oliver to HOU 48 for 7 yards. Tackle by 29-Thomas Hutson.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
4-2-HOU 48 (11:23) 2-Jack Carle punts 40 yards to HOU 8.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 8 (11:13) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 32-Lloyd Ellis to HOU 14 for 6 yards. Tackle by 57-Jeremiah Wick. 32-Lloyd Ellis breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
2-4-HOU 14 (10:32) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 32-Lloyd Ellis to HOU 20 for 6 yards. Tackle by 46-Charles Sermons. 37-Steven Minton got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-HOU 20 (9:49) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 37-Kevin Leech to HOU 44 for 24 yards.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 44 (9:09) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 47-Lonnie Mohr to HOU 50 for 5 yards. Tackle by 62-Carl McSwain. Great move by 47-Lonnie Mohr to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone - Pass Key
2-5-HOU 50 (8:28) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 47-Lonnie Mohr to BIR 48 for 3 yards. Tackle by 26-Gerald McCormick.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
3-2-BIR 48 (7:46) 82-Francisco Russell ran to BIR 50 for -2 yards. Tackle by 26-Gerald McCormick.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
4-4-BIR 50 (7:06) 13-Juan Hanson punts 35 yards to BIR 15. HOU 67-Philip Johnson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BIR 15 (6:56) 32-Mark Peterson ran to BIR 13 for -2 yards. Tackle by 40-Michael Skaggs. HOU 40-Michael Skaggs was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under - Run Key
2-12-BIR 13 (6:18) 1-Joe Richardson pass complete to 86-Mario Burton to BIR 24 for 11 yards. Tackle by 29-Thomas Hutson.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-1-BIR 24 (5:31) 1-Joe Richardson pass complete to 86-Mario Burton to BIR 26 for 2 yards. Tackle by 56-Larry Theberge.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man - Run Key
1-10-BIR 26 (4:50) 1-Joe Richardson pass complete to 86-Mario Burton to BIR 28 for 2 yards. Tackle by 29-Thomas Hutson.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-8-BIR 28 (4:06) 30-Richard Sutton ran to BIR 31 for 3 yards. Tackle by 27-Paul Sabella.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Run Key
3-5-BIR 31 (3:33) 32-Mark Peterson ran to BIR 30 for -2 yards. Tackle by 36-Albert Bruner.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Double LB plus CB3 Blitz - Run Key
4-6-BIR 30 (2:53) 2-Jack Carle punts 50 yards to HOU 20. 18-Anthony Fulks to HOU 27 for 8 yards. Tackle by 53-Roy Buckle.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 27 (2:44) 12-Tony Dean pass incomplete, dropped by 32-Lloyd Ellis.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Deep Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 27 (2:40) 32-Lloyd Ellis ran to HOU 38 for 11 yards. Tackle by 25-Howard Hutchinson.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 38 (1:57) 82-Francisco Russell ran to HOU 46 for 8 yards. Tackle by 45-Larry Gonzalez.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
2-2-HOU 46 (1:22) 32-Lloyd Ellis ran to HOU 49 for 2 yards. Tackle by 45-Larry Gonzalez.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Weak Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
1-10-HOU 49 (0:45) 82-Francisco Russell ran to BIR 47 for 4 yards. Tackle by 54-Lyle Chaffin.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Weak Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Pass Key
2-6-BIR 47 (0:08) 32-Lloyd Ellis ran to HOU 50 for -3 yards. Tackle by 95-Andy Miller.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man - Run Key
End of third quarter.
3-9-HOU 50 (15:00) 32-Lloyd Ellis ran to BIR 49 for 1 yards. Tackle by 62-Carl McSwain.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
4-8-BIR 49 (14:24) 13-Juan Hanson punts 42 yards to BIR 7. Fair Catch by 47-Willie Despres. HOU 66-John Corbin was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BIR 7 (14:18) 1-Joe Richardson sacked at BIR -3 for -10 yards (61-Charles Wallace). Sack allowed by 71-Joseph Buckner. SAFETY! (61-Charles Wallace) HOU 12 BIR 7
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1 - Pass Key
(14:15) 6-Gerard Hinton kicks 70 yards from BIR 20 to HOU 10. 18-Anthony Fulks to HOU 34 for 25 yards. Tackle by 53-Roy Buckle. 29-Thomas Hutson totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 34 (14:11) 82-Francisco Russell ran to HOU 40 for 6 yards. Tackle by 57-Jeremiah Wick.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
2-4-HOU 40 (13:35) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 32-Lloyd Ellis to HOU 46 for 6 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 53-Roy Buckle.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 46 (12:57) 12-Tony Dean pass incomplete, intended for 81-Jett Black.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 46 (12:55) 32-Lloyd Ellis ran to HOU 49 for 3 yards. 32-Lloyd Ellis FUMBLES (45-Larry Gonzalez) recovered by BIR-45-Larry Gonzalez to HOU 47 for 1 yards. Tackle by 47-Lonnie Mohr.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
1-10-HOU 47 (12:51) 32-Mark Peterson ran to HOU 43 for 4 yards. Tackle by 42-Robert Sokol.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
2-6-HOU 43 (12:13) 1-Joe Richardson pass Pass knocked down by 62-Jonathan Fenn. incomplete, intended for 86-Mario Burton.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal TE Flag
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1 - Pass Key
3-6-HOU 43 (12:09) 47-Willie Despres ran to HOU 38 for 5 yards. 47-Willie Despres FUMBLES (56-Larry Theberge) recovered by BIR-35-Larry Ceasar at HOU 37. Tackle by 56-Larry Theberge. BIR 35-Larry Ceasar was injured on the play. HOU 27-Paul Sabella was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
4-1-HOU 37 (11:34) 6-Gerard Hinton 54 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 12 BIR 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(11:30) 6-Gerard Hinton kicks 75 yards from BIR 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (11:30) 32-Lloyd Ellis ran to HOU 35 for 10 yards. Tackle by 54-Lyle Chaffin.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz - Pass Key
2-1-HOU 35 (10:49) 82-Francisco Russell ran to HOU 34 for -1 yards. Tackle by 95-Andy Miller.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Run Key
3-1-HOU 34 (10:14) 12-Tony Dean pass incomplete, dropped by 81-Jett Black. That was a dangerous pass. BIR 96-Sylvester Martin was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
4-1-HOU 34 (10:12) 13-Juan Hanson punts 59 yards to BIR 7. BIR 73-Jose Nunez was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BIR 7 (10:02) 1-Joe Richardson pass complete to 30-Richard Sutton to BIR 24 for 17 yards. Tackle by 94-Edward Mayberry.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-BIR 24 (9:25) 1-Joe Richardson sacked at BIR 14 for -10 yards (61-Charles Wallace). Sack allowed by 71-Joseph Buckner.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
2-20-BIR 14 (8:44) 1-Joe Richardson pass Pass knocked down by 42-Robert Sokol. incomplete, intended for 86-Mario Burton. 42-Robert Sokol got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1 - Pass Key
3-20-BIR 14 (8:41) 1-Joe Richardson pass complete to 32-Mark Peterson to BIR 20 for 6 yards. Tackle by 94-Edward Mayberry.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
4-14-BIR 20 (7:57) 2-Jack Carle punts 50 yards to HOU 30. 18-Anthony Fulks to HOU 31 for 1 yards. Tackle by 54-Lyle Chaffin.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 31 (7:49) 32-Lloyd Ellis ran to HOU 30 for -1 yards. Tackle by 95-Andy Miller.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
2-11-HOU 30 (7:07) 12-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 25-Howard Hutchinson. incomplete, intended for 32-Lloyd Ellis. HOU 84-Fredrick Skeen was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1 - Pass Key
3-11-HOU 30 (7:04) 12-Tony Dean pass incomplete, dropped by 81-Jett Black.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
4-11-HOU 30 (7:00) 13-Juan Hanson punts 46 yards to BIR 23. 47-Willie Despres FUMBLES recovered by BIR-29-Fred Kyle to BIR 25 for 2 yards. Tackle by 59-Zachary Hinkson.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BIR 25 (6:50) 1-Joe Richardson pass Pass knocked down by 45-John Rogers. incomplete, intended for 32-Mark Peterson. Pressure by 93-Gary Myers.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-10-BIR 25 (6:46) 47-Willie Despres ran to BIR 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 94-Edward Mayberry.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
3-7-BIR 28 (6:11) 1-Joe Richardson pass Pass knocked down by 45-John Rogers. incomplete, intended for 84-Theodore Turner. PENALTY - Offsides (HOU 72-William Russell)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Pass Key
3-2-BIR 33 (6:07) 47-Willie Despres ran to BIR 37 for 3 yards. Tackle by 56-Larry Theberge.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man - Run Key
1-10-BIR 37 (5:21) 1-Joe Richardson pass Pass knocked down by 94-Edward Mayberry. incomplete, intended for 32-Mark Peterson.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
2-10-BIR 37 (5:18) 47-Willie Despres ran to BIR 35 for -2 yards. Tackle by 40-Michael Skaggs. BIR 84-Joseph Oliver was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under - Run Key
3-12-BIR 35 (4:36) PENALTY - False Start (BIR 55-Robert Marx)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
3-17-BIR 30 (4:36) 1-Joe Richardson pass incomplete, intended for 86-Mario Burton.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal TE Flag
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double Blitz - Pass Key
4-17-BIR 30 (4:33) 2-Jack Carle punts 46 yards to HOU 24. 18-Anthony Fulks to HOU 27 for 4 yards. Tackle by 29-Fred Kyle.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 27 (4:25) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 32-Lloyd Ellis to HOU 28 for 1 yards. Tackle by 25-Howard Hutchinson. Great move by 32-Lloyd Ellis to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
2-9-HOU 28 (3:42) 82-Francisco Russell ran to HOU 33 for 5 yards. Tackle by 45-Larry Gonzalez. 81-Jett Black totally missed that block. HOU 66-John Corbin was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-5-HOU 33 (3:05) 12-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 37-Steven Minton. incomplete, intended for 18-Anthony Fulks.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
4-5-HOU 33 (3:01) 13-Juan Hanson punts 46 yards to BIR 21. Fair Catch by 47-Willie Despres.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BIR 21 (2:54) 1-Joe Richardson pass complete to 32-Mark Peterson to BIR 25 for 4 yards. Tackle by 45-John Rogers.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-6-BIR 25 (2:25) 1-Joe Richardson pass complete to 30-Richard Sutton to HOU 44 for 31 yards. Tackle by 29-Thomas Hutson.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal TE Flag
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1 - Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-HOU 44 (2:00) 1-Joe Richardson pass Pass knocked down by 31-Alexander Morrison. incomplete, intended for 84-Theodore Turner.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 44 (1:57) 1-Joe Richardson pass complete to 84-Joseph Oliver to HOU 41 for 3 yards. Tackle by 29-Thomas Hutson.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Quick Hooks
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1 - Pass Key
Timeout BIR
3-7-HOU 41 (1:52) 1-Joe Richardson pass INTERCEPTED by 29-Thomas Hutson at HOU 34. 29-Thomas Hutson to HOU 34 for -0 yards. Tackle by 86-Mario Burton. 29-Thomas Hutson got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 34 (1:48) 32-Lloyd Ellis ran to HOU 41 for 7 yards. Tackle by 53-Roy Buckle.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz
Timeout BIR
2-3-HOU 41 (1:43) 82-Francisco Russell ran to HOU 49 for 8 yards. Tackle by 25-Howard Hutchinson.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1 - Run Key
1-10-HOU 49 (1:04) 12-Tony Dean kneeled down to HOU 49 for 0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory
Defensive Play: Dime Flat MLB SS Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 49 (0:30) 12-Tony Dean kneeled down to HOU 49 for 0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
End of fourth quarter.

Final Score: Houston Gamblers 12, Birmingham Stallions 10