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October 19, 1997 50° Pontiac Silverdome
Attendance: 62,227 (77%)
MIC has won the toss and elected to defer.
(15:00) 7-Jonathan Ruch kicks 75 yards from MIC 35 to CLE -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 25 (15:00) 2-John Crisp pass complete to 85-Ferdinand Lee to CLE 31 for 6 yards. Tackle by 20-Russell Washington . 85-Ferdinand Lee did some fancy footwork there. MIC 68-Joe Harris was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Cross
Defensive Play: Dime Flat MLB SS Blitz
Pass Key
2-4-CLE 31 (14:22) 2-John Crisp sacked at CLE 23 for -8 yards ( 53-David Gaddis ). Sack allowed by 73-Steven Welch .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Backfield Flats
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
3-12-CLE 23 (13:37) 2-John Crisp pass complete to 19-Edward Maloney to MIC 39 for 38 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 20-Russell Washington . 23-Jess Woodward got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-MIC 39 (12:56) 49-Howard Buxton ran to MIC 35 for 4 yards. Tackle by 64-Miguel Lamar .
Offensive Play: I Formation Big HB Outside Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-6-MIC 35 (12:22) 2-John Crisp pass complete to 16-Edward McGeehan to MIC 29 for 5 yards. Tackle by 64-Miguel Lamar .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
3-1-MIC 29 (11:47) 25-Evan Hershey ran to MIC 25 for 4 yards. Tackle by 46-Michael Simmons .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
1-10-MIC 25 (11:14) 49-Howard Buxton ran to MIC 24 for 1 yards. Tackle by 74-Joshua Wagner .
Offensive Play: I Formation Big HB Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-9-MIC 24 (10:39) 2-John Crisp pass Pass knocked down by 91-Harry Woods . incomplete, intended for 88-Matthew Martin .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
3-9-MIC 24 (10:36) 2-John Crisp pass complete to 83-Andre King to MIC 19 for 5 yards. Tackle by 31-Alfredo Grant . 83-Andre King did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
4-4-MIC 19 (9:59) 1-Carlos Reed 37 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-MIC 26 (9:56) 19-Will Allison pass Pass knocked down by 31-Lee Branam . incomplete, intended for 81-Colin Jones .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
2-10-MIC 26 (9:54) 19-Will Allison pass complete to 89-John Tingle to MIC 31 for 5 yards. Tackle by 91-Amos Worsham .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
3-5-MIC 31 (9:11) 19-Will Allison pass Pass knocked down by 38-Stephen Bennett . incomplete, intended for 14-Harvey Williams .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
4-5-MIC 31 (9:09) 4-Napoleon McQuaig punts 44 yards to CLE 25. Fair Catch by 85-Ferdinand Lee .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 25 (9:02) 25-Evan Hershey ran to CLE 34 for 9 yards. Tackle by 64-Miguel Lamar .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
2-1-CLE 34 (8:17) 2-John Crisp pass INTERCEPTED by 20-Russell Washington at CLE 39. 20-Russell Washington to CLE 37 for 1 yards. Tackle by 83-Andre King .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 37 (8:14) 19-Will Allison pass complete to 13-Melvin Smith to CLE 16 for 21 yards.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
1-10-CLE 16 (7:38) 24-Lawrence Schroeder ran to CLE 4 for 12 yards. 24-Lawrence Schroeder FUMBLES ( 31-Lee Branam ) recovered by CLE-31-Lee Bran am to CLE 5 for 1 yards. Tackle by 24-Lawrence Schroeder .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 5 (7:32) 25-Evan Hershey ran to CLE 9 for 4 yards. Tackle by 53-David Gaddis .
Offensive Play: I Formation Big HB Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
2-6-CLE 9 (7:00) 25-Evan Hershey ran to CLE 11 for 2 yards. Tackle by 59-Michael Murphy .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Power Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
3-4-CLE 11 (6:19) 25-Evan Hershey ran to CLE 22 for 11 yards. Tackle by 20-Russell Washington .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 22 (5:34) 49-Howard Buxton ran to CLE 23 for 1 yards. 49-Howard Buxton FUMBLES ( 91-Harry Woods ) recovered by MIC-91-Harry Woo ds at CLE 22. Tackle by 49-Howard Buxton .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 22 (5:30) 19-Will Allison pass complete to 87-William Hutchings to CLE 17 for 5 yards. Tackle by 10-Erik Houston .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
2-5-CLE 17 (4:47) 24-Lawrence Schroeder ran to CLE 10 for 7 yards. Tackle by 31-Lee Branam .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 10 (4:08) PENALTY - False Start (MIC 58-Leon Taylor)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
1-15-CLE 15 (4:08) 24-Lawrence Schroeder ran to CLE 4 for 11 yards. Tackle by 10-Erik Houston . MIC 14-Harvey Williams was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
2-4-CLE 4 (3:31) 16-Walter Simmons ran for 4 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MIC 6 CLE 0
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
Run Key
(3:29) Extra point GOOD by 7-Jonathan Ruch . MIC 7 CLE 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(3:29) 7-Jonathan Ruch kicks 74 yards from MIC 35 to CLE -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 25 (3:29) 49-Howard Buxton ran to CLE 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 46-Michael Simmons .
Offensive Play: I Formation Big HB Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-8-CLE 27 (2:44) 25-Evan Hershey ran to CLE 35 for 7 yards. Tackle by 46-Michael Simmons .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-1-CLE 35 (2:02) 49-Howard Buxton ran to CLE 39 for 5 yards. Tackle by 91-Harry Woods .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 39 (1:19) 2-John Crisp pass complete to 83-Andre King to CLE 44 for 4 yards. Tackle by 20-Russell Washington .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-6-CLE 44 (0:38) 49-Howard Buxton ran to MIC 44 for 12 yards. Tackle by 46-Michael Simmons . CLE 85-Ferdinand Lee was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
End of first quarter.
1-10-MIC 44 (15:00) 25-Evan Hershey ran to MIC 41 for 3 yards. Tackle by 64-Miguel Lamar .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-7-MIC 41 (14:23) 49-Howard Buxton ran to MIC 39 for 2 yards. Tackle by 64-Miguel Lamar .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
3-5-MIC 39 (13:38) 2-John Crisp pass complete to 85-Ferdinand Lee to MIC 37 for 2 yards. Tackle by 64-Miguel Lamar . 85-Ferdinand Lee did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
4-3-MIC 37 (12:56) 1-Carlos Reed 55 yard field goal is GOOD. MIC 7 CLE 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(12:53) 1-Carlos Reed kicks 75 yards from CLE 35 to MIC -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIC 25 (12:53) 87-William Hutchings ran to MIC 37 for 12 yards. Tackle by 31-Lee Branam .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-MIC 37 (12:19) 24-Lawrence Schroeder ran to MIC 38 for 1 yards. Tackle by 56-Adam Johnson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-9-MIC 38 (11:36) 24-Lawrence Schroeder ran to MIC 39 for 1 yards. Tackle by 56-Adam Johnson .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
3-8-MIC 39 (11:02) 19-Will Allison pass incomplete, intended for 13-Melvin Smith .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-8-MIC 39 (10:59) 4-Napoleon McQuaig punts 56 yards to CLE 5.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 5 (10:49) 25-Evan Hershey ran to CLE 8 for 3 yards. Tackle by 20-Russell Washington .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
2-7-CLE 8 (10:05) 25-Evan Hershey ran to CLE 14 for 6 yards. Tackle by 46-Michael Simmons .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
3-1-CLE 14 (9:25) 49-Howard Buxton ran to CLE 15 for 1 yards. Tackle by 40-Michael Palmer .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Power Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 15 (8:50) 2-John Crisp pass incomplete, dropped by 83-Andre King .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-CLE 15 (8:46) 2-John Crisp pass complete to 85-Ferdinand Lee to CLE 24 for 9 yards. 85-Ferdinand Lee FUMBLES ( 64-Miguel Lamar ) recovered by MIC-91-Harry Woo ds at CLE 28. Tackle by 85-Ferdinand Lee . MIC 46-Michael Simmons 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
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 28 (8:41) 87-William Hutchings ran to CLE 25 for 3 yards. Tackle by 61-Terry Wheeler .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-7-CLE 25 (8:05) 24-Lawrence Schroeder ran to CLE 11 for 14 yards. Tackle by 31-Lee Branam .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 11 (7:31) 16-Walter Simmons ran to CLE 0 for 11 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MIC 13 CLE 3
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
(7:28) Extra point GOOD by 7-Jonathan Ruch . MIC 14 CLE 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:28) 7-Jonathan Ruch kicks 75 yards from MIC 35 to CLE -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 25 (7:28) 3-Doyle Costa ran to CLE 20 for -5 yards. Tackle by 46-Michael Simmons .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 1 Deep SS MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-15-CLE 20 (6:52) 2-John Crisp pass complete to 88-Matthew Martin to CLE 29 for 9 yards. Tackle by 91-Harry Woods .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
3-6-CLE 29 (6:17) 2-John Crisp pass Pass knocked down by 39-Ronald Sparling . incomplete, intended for 49-Howard Buxton .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
4-6-CLE 29 (6:14) 14-Thomas Brott punts 48 yards to MIC 23. 24-Lawrence Schroeder to MIC 24 for 1 yards. Tackle by 36-Jason Miller . MIC 70-Robert Walker was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIC 24 (6:06) 19-Will Allison pass complete to 13-Melvin Smith to MIC 34 for 10 yards. Tackle by 38-Stephen Bennett .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
2-1-MIC 34 (5:29) 19-Will Allison pass complete to 87-William Hutchings to MIC 46 for 12 yards. Tackle by 36-Jason Miller .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIC 46 (4:54) 24-Lawrence Schroeder ran to MIC 47 for 2 yards. Tackle by 91-Amos Worsham .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
2-8-MIC 47 (4:16) 87-William Hutchings ran to CLE 40 for 13 yards. Tackle by 10-Erik Houston . MIC 87-William Hutchings was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-CLE 40 (3:39) 24-Lawrence Schroeder ran to CLE 35 for 5 yards. Tackle by 24-Allen Mercado .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-5-CLE 35 (3:06) 19-Will Allison pass complete to 13-Melvin Smith to CLE 18 for 16 yards. Tackle by 31-Lee Branam . Nice job by 13-Melvin Smith on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 18 (2:29) 19-Will Allison pass Pass knocked down by 24-Allen Mercado . incomplete, intended for 14-Harvey Williams . 61-Terry Wheeler got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
2-10-CLE 18 (2:26) 19-Will Allison pass complete to 11-Richard Whipple to CLE 15 for 3 yards. Tackle by 35-Joseph Gunn . MIC 67-Daniel McLaughlin was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide All Curls
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
3-7-CLE 15 (2:00) 19-Will Allison pass complete to 81-Colin Jones for 15 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MIC 20 CLE 3
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
Pass Key
(1:56) Extra point GOOD by 7-Jonathan Ruch . MIC 21 CLE 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:56) 7-Jonathan Ruch kicks 73 yards from MIC 35 to CLE -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 25 (1:56) 3-Doyle Costa ran to CLE 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 59-Michael Murphy .
Offensive Play: I Formation Big HB Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
2-8-CLE 27 (1:13) 25-Evan Hershey ran to CLE 32 for 5 yards. Tackle by 99-Louis Corlett .
Offensive Play: I Formation Big HB Outside Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
3-3-CLE 32 (0:31) 49-Howard Buxton ran to CLE 37 for 6 yards. Tackle by 59-Michael Murphy .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
Timeout CLE
1-10-CLE 37 (0:26) 2-John Crisp pass complete to 85-Ferdinand Lee to MIC 44 for 19 yards. Tackle by 39-Ronald Sparling .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
Timeout CLE
1-10-MIC 44 (0:19) 2-John Crisp pass complete to 82-Dan Valenti to MIC 37 for 7 yards. Tackle by 39-Ronald Sparling .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 1 Deep SS MLB Blitz
Pass Key
Timeout CLE
2-3-MIC 37 (0:02) 1-Carlos Reed 56 yard field goal is GOOD. MIC 21 CLE 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
End of half.
(15:00) 1-Carlos Reed kicks 70 yards from CLE 35 to MIC -5. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIC 25 (15:00) 19-Will Allison pass complete to 13-Melvin Smith to MIC 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 91-Amos Worsham .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
2-3-MIC 32 (14:14) 24-Lawrence Schroeder ran to MIC 33 for 1 yards. Tackle by 56-Adam Johnson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
Run Key
3-2-MIC 33 (13:32) 24-Lawrence Schroeder ran to MIC 37 for 4 yards. Tackle by 51-Edward McVay .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
1-10-MIC 37 (12:59) PENALTY - False Start (MIC 67-Daniel McLaughlin)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
1-15-MIC 32 (12:59) 19-Will Allison pass complete to 13-Melvin Smith to MIC 38 for 6 yards. Tackle by 40-John Ammerman .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
2-9-MIC 38 (12:23) 19-Will Allison pass Pass knocked down by 51-Edward McVay . incomplete, intended for 12-Kevin Terry . 51-Edward McVay got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Normal FS Blitz
Pass Key
3-9-MIC 38 (12:21) 19-Will Allison pass complete to 12-Kevin Terry to MIC 47 for 9 yards. Tackle by 24-Allen Mercado .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
4-1-MIC 47 (11:38) 4-Napoleon McQuaig punts 42 yards to CLE 12.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 12 (11:29) 25-Evan Hershey ran to CLE 17 for 5 yards. Tackle by 64-Miguel Lamar .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Run Key
2-5-CLE 17 (10:54) 49-Howard Buxton ran to CLE 22 for 5 yards. Tackle by 40-Michael Palmer . MIC 68-Joe Harris was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 22 (10:10) 25-Evan Hershey ran to CLE 22 for -1 yards. Tackle by 91-Harry Woods .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
2-11-CLE 22 (9:28) 2-John Crisp pass Pass knocked down by 23-Jess Woodward . incomplete, intended for 88-Matthew Martin .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
3-11-CLE 22 (9:26) 2-John Crisp pass complete to 25-Evan Hershey to CLE 37 for 15 yards. Tackle by 46-Michael Simmons .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 37 (8:40) 3-Doyle Costa ran to CLE 37 for a short gain. Tackle by 59-Michael Murphy .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
2-10-CLE 37 (8:00) 2-John Crisp pass Pass knocked down by 46-Michael Simmons . incomplete, intended for 3-Doyle Costa .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
3-10-CLE 37 (7:57) 2-John Crisp pass incomplete, dropped by 85-Ferdinand Lee .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Cross
Defensive Play: Dime Flat MLB SS Blitz
Pass Key
4-10-CLE 37 (7:54) 14-Thomas Brott punts 43 yards to MIC 20. Fair Catch by 24-Lawrence Schroeder . PENALTY - Holding (CLE 65-Edward Dingess) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIC 20 (7:48) 24-Lawrence Schroeder ran to MIC 31 for 11 yards. 24-Lawrence Schroeder FUMBLES ( 10-Erik Houston ) recovered by CLE-56-Adam Johns on at MIC 31. Tackle by 13-Melvin Smith .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-MIC 31 (7:43) 25-Evan Hershey ran to MIC 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 59-Michael Murphy . 49-Howard Buxton totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Power Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Run Key
2-7-MIC 28 (7:01) 3-Doyle Costa ran to MIC 32 for -4 yards. Tackle by 91-Harry Woods .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
3-11-MIC 32 (6:27) 2-John Crisp sacked at MIC 40 for -8 yards ( 70-Robert Walker ). Sack allowed by 76-Philip Cunningham . 76-Philip Cunningham missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Outside Blitz
Pass Key
4-19-MIC 40 (5:51) 14-Thomas Brott punts 42 yards to MIC -2.4-19-MIC 40 (5:51) 14-Thomas Brott punts 42 yards to MIC -2. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIC 20 (5:43) 24-Lawrence Schroeder ran to MIC 21 for 1 yards. Tackle by 56-Adam Johnson . CLE 56-Adam Johnson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
2-9-MIC 21 (5:01) 24-Lawrence Schroeder ran to MIC 22 for 1 yards. Tackle by 61-Terry Wheeler . MIC 81-Colin Jones 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 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
3-8-MIC 22 (4:21) 19-Will Allison pass incomplete, dropped by 14-Harvey Williams . 24-Allen Mercado got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
4-8-MIC 22 (4:18) 4-Napoleon McQuaig punts 38 yards to CLE 40. Fair Catch by 85-Ferdinand Lee . MIC 79-Michael Vanwinkle was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. PENALTY - Holding (MIC 60-Jeffrey Harrison) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 40 (4:11) 25-Evan Hershey ran to CLE 42 for 2 yards. Tackle by 52-Jeffrey Marker . 88-Matthew Martin missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Run Key
2-8-CLE 42 (3:36) 49-Howard Buxton ran to CLE 49 for 7 yards. Tackle by 46-Michael Simmons .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Run Key
3-1-CLE 49 (2:51) 3-Doyle Costa ran to MIC 50 for 1 yards. Tackle by 74-Joshua Wagner .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Run Key
4-1-MIC 50 (2:11) 3-Doyle Costa ran to MIC 39 for 11 yards. Tackle by 46-Michael Simmons .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
1-10-MIC 39 (1:27) 49-Howard Buxton ran to MIC 39 for a short loss. Tackle by 91-Harry Woods .
Offensive Play: I Formation Big HB Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
2-10-MIC 39 (0:49) 25-Evan Hershey ran to MIC 43 for -3 yards. Tackle by 68-Joe Harris . 50-Brian Villarreal was completely beat on that play. CLE 73-Steven Welch was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
3-13-MIC 43 (0:07) 49-Howard Buxton ran to MIC 41 for 1 yards. Tackle by 52-Jeffrey Marker .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 1 Deep SS MLB Blitz
Run Key
End of third quarter.
4-12-MIC 41 (15:00) 14-Thomas Brott punts 43 yards to MIC -2.4-12-MIC 41 (15:00) 14-Thomas Brott punts 43 yards to MIC -2. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIC 20 (14:53) 24-Lawrence Schroeder ran to MIC 22 for 2 yards. Tackle by 61-Terry Wheeler .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
2-8-MIC 22 (14:19) 24-Lawrence Schroeder ran to MIC 24 for 2 yards. Tackle by 91-Amos Worsham .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Run Key
3-6-MIC 24 (13:35) 19-Will Allison pass incomplete, dropped by 14-Harvey Williams . Excellent coverage on that play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
4-6-MIC 24 (13:31) 4-Napoleon McQuaig punts 50 yards to CLE 26. 85-Ferdinand Lee to CLE 36 for 11 yards. Tackle by 46-Michael Simmons .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 36 (13:23) 2-John Crisp pass Pass knocked down by 64-Miguel Lamar . incomplete, intended for 88-Matthew Martin . 64-Miguel Lamar got away with a hold on that play. PENALTY - Holding (CLE 49-Howard Buxton)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
1-20-CLE 26 (13:19) 2-John Crisp pass Pass knocked down by 59-Michael Murphy . incomplete, intended for 88-Matthew Martin .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
2-20-CLE 26 (13:16) 25-Evan Hershey ran to CLE 29 for 3 yards. Tackle by 74-Joshua Wagner .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
3-17-CLE 29 (12:38) 2-John Crisp pass Pass knocked down by 59-Michael Murphy . incomplete, intended for 88-Matthew Martin .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
4-17-CLE 29 (12:35) 14-Thomas Brott punts 45 yards to MIC 26. Fair Catch by 24-Lawrence Schroeder .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIC 26 (12:29) 19-Will Allison pass complete to 16-Walter Simmons to MIC 28 for 1 yards. Tackle by 61-Terry Wheeler . MIC 60-Jeffrey Harrison was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
2-9-MIC 28 (11:47) 24-Lawrence Schroeder ran to MIC 33 for 5 yards. Tackle by 61-Terry Wheeler .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
3-4-MIC 33 (11:10) 16-Walter Simmons ran to MIC 37 for 4 yards. Tackle by 91-Amos Worsham . 87-William Hutchings was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
1-10-MIC 37 (10:26) 87-William Hutchings ran to MIC 38 for 1 yards. Tackle by 51-Edward McVay .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
2-9-MIC 38 (9:48) 24-Lawrence Schroeder ran to MIC 38 for a short gain. Tackle by 91-Amos Worsham .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Run Key
3-9-MIC 38 (9:09) 16-Walter Simmons ran to MIC 42 for 3 yards. Tackle by 61-Terry Wheeler .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Run Key
4-5-MIC 42 (8:33) 4-Napoleon McQuaig punts 50 yards to CLE 8. Fair Catch by 85-Ferdinand Lee .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 8 (8:26) 49-Howard Buxton ran to CLE 13 for 5 yards. Tackle by 40-Michael Palmer .
Offensive Play: I Formation Big HB Outside Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
2-5-CLE 13 (8:06) 2-John Crisp pass Pass knocked down by 20-Russell Washington . incomplete, intended for 83-Andre King .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
3-5-CLE 13 (8:02) 2-John Crisp pass complete to 83-Andre King to CLE 29 for 16 yards. Tackle by 59-Michael Murphy .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 29 (7:36) 2-John Crisp pass complete to 25-Evan Hershey to CLE 40 for 11 yards. Tackle by 59-Michael Murphy . 25-Evan Hershey made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 40 (7:09) 2-John Crisp pass incomplete, dropped by 88-Matthew Martin . The coverage on that play was extremely tight.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
2-10-CLE 40 (7:06) 2-John Crisp pass Pass knocked down by 91-Harry Woods . incomplete, intended for 3-Doyle Costa .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz
Pass Key
3-10-CLE 40 (7:02) 2-John Crisp pass complete to 49-Howard Buxton to MIC 48 for 12 yards. Tackle by 64-Miguel Lamar .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Deep Corner/Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
1-10-MIC 48 (6:39) 2-John Crisp pass complete to 25-Evan Hershey to MIC 38 for 10 yards. Tackle by 98-Michael Million . 25-Evan Hershey did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation Big TE Sneak Out
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
1-10-MIC 38 (6:18) 2-John Crisp pass complete to 13-Shane Looney for 38 yards. TOUCHDOWN! 13-Shane Looney breaks down the CB. MIC 21 CLE 12
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Backfield Flats
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
(6:13) 25-Evan Hershey ran to MIC 0 for 2 yards. CONVERSION GOOD! MIC 21 CLE 14
Offensive Play: I Formation Big HB Outside Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
(6:13) 1-Carlos Reed kicks 74 yards from CLE 35 to MIC -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIC 25 (6:13) 24-Lawrence Schroeder ran to MIC 31 for 6 yards. Tackle by 61-Terry Wheeler .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
Run Key
2-4-MIC 31 (5:33) PENALTY - False Start (MIC 67-Daniel McLaughlin)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
2-9-MIC 26 (5:33) 16-Walter Simmons ran to MIC 45 for 19 yards. Tackle by 31-Lee Branam . CLE 31-Lee Branam was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Run Key
1-10-MIC 45 (4:49) 19-Will Allison pass Pass knocked down by 40-John Ammerman . incomplete, intended for 13-Melvin Smith .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-MIC 45 (4:45) 19-Will Allison pass complete to 13-Melvin Smith to MIC 50 for 5 yards. Tackle by 40-John Ammerman . 40-John Ammerman got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
3-5-MIC 50 (4:02) 19-Will Allison pass complete to 87-William Hutchings to CLE 49 for 1 yards. Tackle by 91-Amos Worsham .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
4-4-CLE 49 (3:21) 4-Napoleon McQuaig punts 54 yards to CLE -5.4-4-CLE 49 (3:21) 4-Napoleon McQuaig punts 54 yards to CLE -5. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 20 (3:13) 25-Evan Hershey ran to CLE 24 for 4 yards. Tackle by 40-Michael Palmer .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
Run Key
2-6-CLE 24 (2:28) 2-John Crisp pass complete to 88-Matthew Martin to CLE 38 for 14 yards. Tackle by 40-Michael Palmer . MIC 39-Ronald Sparling was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 38 (2:05) 2-John Crisp pass complete to 25-Evan Hershey to CLE 41 for 3 yards. Tackle by 91-Harry Woods . PENALTY - Facemask (MIC 91-Harry Woods)
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIC 44 (2:01) 2-John Crisp pass complete to 25-Evan Hershey to MIC 13 for 31 yards. Great move by 25-Evan Hershey to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-MIC 13 (1:55) 2-John Crisp pass Pass knocked down by 28-Terry Oberry . incomplete, intended for 19-Edward Maloney .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-10-MIC 13 (1:51) 2-John Crisp pass incomplete, dropped by 85-Ferdinand Lee . CLE 49-Howard Buxton was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
3-10-MIC 13 (1:48) 2-John Crisp pass Pass knocked down by 49-Robert Anding . incomplete, intended for 83-Andre King . Pressure by 52-Jeffrey Marker .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
4-10-MIC 13 (1:44) 2-John Crisp pass complete to 88-Matthew Martin for 13 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MIC 21 CLE 20
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
(1:40) Extra point GOOD by 1-Carlos Reed . MIC 21 CLE 21
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:40) 1-Carlos Reed kicks 71 yards from CLE 35 to MIC -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIC 25 (1:40) 19-Will Allison pass Pass knocked down by 38-Stephen Bennett . incomplete, intended for 11-Richard Whipple .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide All Curls
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-MIC 25 (1:37) 16-Walter Simmons ran to MIC 31 for 6 yards. Tackle by 91-Amos Worsham .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Run Key
Timeout MIC
3-4-MIC 31 (1:34) 24-Lawrence Schroeder ran to MIC 32 for 1 yards. Tackle by 56-Adam Johnson .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Run Key
4-3-MIC 32 (0:55) 4-Napoleon McQuaig punts 52 yards to CLE 17. 85-Ferdinand Lee to CLE 28 for 12 yards. Tackle by 81-Colin Jones . CLE 94-Joseph Stclair was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 28 (0:47) 2-John Crisp pass complete to 83-Andre King to CLE 31 for 3 yards. Tackle by 39-Ronald Sparling . 83-Andre King breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz
Pass Key
Timeout CLE
2-7-CLE 31 (0:41) 2-John Crisp pass INTERCEPTED by 64-Miguel Lamar at CLE 34. 64-Miguel Lamar to CLE 35 for -0 yards. Tackle by 49-Howard Buxton .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 35 (0:38) 19-Will Allison pass complete to 12-Kevin Terry to CLE 33 for 2 yards. Tackle by 38-Stephen Bennett .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
Timeout MIC
2-8-CLE 33 (0:03) 7-Jonathan Ruch 51 yard field goal is GOOD. MIC 24 CLE 21
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
End of fourth quarter.
End of fourth quarter.