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October 19, 1997 55° Legion Field
Attendance: 53,465 (75%)
BIR has won the toss and elected to defer.
(15:00) 2-Gonzalo Burgess kicks 71 yards from BIR 35 to PIT -6. 39-Elias Williams to PIT 17 for 24 yards. Tackle by 44-Lamont McCarthy .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PIT 17 (14:57) 80-Ronald Smith ran to PIT 27 for 10 yards. Tackle by 25-James Fields .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-PIT 27 (14:11) 16-Paul Marcum pass complete to 82-Franklin Hall to PIT 30 for 2 yards. Tackle by 52-Bobby Pendergrass .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 Blitz
Pass Key
2-8-PIT 30 (13:31) 80-Ronald Smith ran to PIT 29 for a short loss. Tackle by 52-Bobby Pendergrass .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
3-8-PIT 29 (12:58) 80-Ronald Smith ran to PIT 30 for 1 yards. Tackle by 52-Bobby Pendergrass .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2
Pass Key
4-7-PIT 30 (12:22) 13-William Barkley punts 62 yards to BIR 8.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BIR 8 (12:12) 18-Norman Maldonado pass complete to 83-Francesco Robinson to BIR 13 for 5 yards. Tackle by 47-Arnold Torres .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man QB Spy
2-5-BIR 13 (11:34) 21-Paul Valencia ran to BIR 11 for -2 yards. Tackle by 54-Edward Martin .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz
3-7-BIR 11 (10:51) 18-Norman Maldonado pass INTERCEPTED by 44-James Mueller at BIR 27. 44-James Mueller to BIR 27 for -0 yards. Tackle by 10-Felix Nguyen . Pressure by 54-Edward Martin . PENALTY - Unnecessary Roughness (BIR 10-Felix Nguyen)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-BIR 12 (10:46) 80-Ronald Smith ran to BIR 1 for 11 yards. Tackle by 99-Frank Heflin .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
1-1-BIR 1 (10:08) 80-Ronald Smith ran for 1 yards. TOUCHDOWN! BIR 0 PIT 6
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Run Key
(10:06) Extra point GOOD by 18-Brett Bowman . BIR 0 PIT 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(10:06) 18-Brett Bowman kicks 75 yards from PIT 35 to BIR -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BIR 25 (10:06) 21-Paul Valencia ran to BIR 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 54-Edward Martin . PENALTY - Facemask (PIT 54-Edward Martin)
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz
1-10-BIR 44 (10:04) 21-Paul Valencia ran to PIT 38 for 18 yards. Tackle by 47-Arnold Torres .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-PIT 38 (9:20) 21-Paul Valencia ran to PIT 35 for 3 yards. Tackle by 22-Elijah Stephenson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
2-7-PIT 35 (8:36) 41-Walter Lemay ran to PIT 23 for 12 yards. Tackle by 45-Kenneth Webb .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Right
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-PIT 23 (7:56) 21-Paul Valencia ran to PIT 26 for -3 yards. Tackle by 58-George Smith .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Sweep Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
2-13-PIT 26 (7:13) 18-Norman Maldonado pass complete to 84-Joseph Oliver to PIT 20 for 6 yards. Tackle by 54-Edward Martin .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man
3-7-PIT 20 (6:30) 18-Norman Maldonado pass Pass knocked down by 55-Bruce Million . incomplete, intended for 89-George Franklin .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Post Flags
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
4-7-PIT 20 (6:28) 2-Gonzalo Burgess 37 yard field goal is GOOD. BIR 3 PIT 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(6:25) 2-Gonzalo Burgess kicks 75 yards from BIR 35 to PIT -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PIT 25 (6:25) 80-Ronald Smith ran to PIT 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 8-Franklin Young .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-7-PIT 28 (5:52) PENALTY - False Start (PIT 28-Jeffrey Chartier)
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-12-PIT 23 (5:52) 80-Ronald Smith ran to PIT 34 for 11 yards. Tackle by 8-Franklin Young .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
3-1-PIT 34 (5:15) 80-Ronald Smith ran to PIT 36 for 2 yards. Tackle by 54-Phil Alcala . 67-Delmer Sullivan missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
1-10-PIT 36 (4:37) 80-Ronald Smith ran to PIT 42 for 6 yards. Tackle by 8-Franklin Young .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-4-PIT 42 (3:53) 27-Robert Mason ran to PIT 43 for 1 yards. Tackle by 8-Franklin Young .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
3-2-PIT 43 (3:19) 80-Ronald Smith ran to PIT 49 for 5 yards. Tackle by 25-James Fields .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man
Run Key
1-10-PIT 49 (2:44) 27-Robert Mason ran to BIR 43 for 9 yards. Tackle by 52-Bobby Pendergrass . PIT 19-Robert Byrd was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Sweep Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Blitz
2-1-BIR 43 (2:00) 80-Ronald Smith ran to BIR 43 for a short loss. Tackle by 4-Roy Johnson .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
3-2-BIR 43 (1:24) 80-Ronald Smith ran to BIR 44 for a short loss. Tackle by 99-Frank Heflin .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Run Key
4-2-BIR 44 (0:43) 13-William Barkley punts 28 yards to BIR 15. BIR 99-Frank Heflin 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 (0:34) 21-Paul Valencia ran to BIR 24 for 8 yards. Tackle by 37-James Thomas . BIR 21-Paul Valencia 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 Blitz Stunt Blitz
End of first quarter.
2-2-BIR 24 (15:00) 18-Norman Maldonado pass incomplete, intended for 11-David Lokey . Pressure by 92-Jerry Reyna .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
3-2-BIR 24 (14:58) 21-Paul Valencia ran to BIR 25 for 1 yards. 21-Paul Valencia FUMBLES ( 54-Edward Martin ) recovered by BIR-43-David Miesn er at BIR 26. Tackle by 22-Elijah Stephenson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz
1-10-BIR 26 (14:16) 18-Norman Maldonado pass complete to 10-Felix Nguyen to BIR 37 for 11 yards. Tackle by 44-James Mueller . BIR 55-Cameron Tatro 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 Attack #2
1-10-BIR 37 (13:36) 21-Paul Valencia ran to BIR 38 for a short gain. Tackle by 55-Bruce Million .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
2-10-BIR 38 (13:02) 18-Norman Maldonado pass Pass knocked down by 47-Arnold Torres . incomplete, intended for 10-Felix Nguyen .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong TE Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
3-10-BIR 38 (12:58) 18-Norman Maldonado pass incomplete, intended for 87-Paul Butler .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-10-BIR 38 (12:56) 13-Raymond Clark punts 56 yards to PIT 7.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 7 (12:47) 80-Ronald Smith ran to PIT 9 for 3 yards. Tackle by 52-Bobby Pendergrass .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
2-7-PIT 9 (12:14) 80-Ronald Smith ran to PIT 16 for 7 yards. Tackle by 8-Franklin Young . BIR 4-Roy Johnson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Blitz
3-1-PIT 16 (11:35) 27-Robert Mason ran to PIT 19 for 3 yards. Tackle by 34-David Firkins . PIT 67-Delmer Sullivan was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
Pass Key
1-10-PIT 19 (10:54) 80-Ronald Smith ran to PIT 19 for a short loss. Tackle by 52-Bobby Pendergrass .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
2-10-PIT 19 (10:20) 80-Ronald Smith ran to PIT 18 for a short loss. Tackle by 98-Terrance Long .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
3-11-PIT 18 (9:43) 27-Robert Mason ran to PIT 24 for 6 yards. Tackle by 8-Franklin Young .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone
Run Key
4-5-PIT 24 (9:02) 13-William Barkley punts 46 yards to BIR 29. Fair Catch by 84-Joseph Oliver .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BIR 29 (8:55) 18-Norman Maldonado pass complete to 89-George Franklin to BIR 40 for 11 yards. Tackle by 55-Bruce Million .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
1-10-BIR 40 (8:12) 21-Paul Valencia ran to BIR 46 for 6 yards. Tackle by 47-Arnold Torres .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz
2-4-BIR 46 (7:34) PENALTY - False Start (BIR 84-Joseph Oliver)
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Strong Blitz Outside
2-9-BIR 41 (7:34) 18-Norman Maldonado pass complete to 10-Felix Nguyen to BIR 43 for 2 yards. Tackle by 55-Bruce Million . BIR 10-Felix Nguyen was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
3-7-BIR 43 (6:54) 18-Norman Maldonado pass incomplete, intended for 43-David Miesner .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
4-7-BIR 43 (6:49) 13-Raymond Clark punts 37 yards to PIT 20.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 20 (6:41) 16-Paul Marcum pass complete to 39-Elias Williams to PIT 32 for 12 yards. Tackle by 34-David Firkins . 39-Elias Williams did some fancy footwork there. PIT 82-Franklin Hall was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. BIR 53-Kyle Jones was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Run Key
1-10-PIT 32 (6:04) 62-Neil Gutierrez ran to PIT 36 for 4 yards. Tackle by 99-Frank Heflin .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Fullback Counter Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
2-6-PIT 36 (5:21) 27-Robert Mason ran to PIT 39 for 3 yards. Tackle by 8-Franklin Young .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
3-3-PIT 39 (4:41) 80-Ronald Smith ran to PIT 43 for 5 yards. Tackle by 97-Frank Grimm .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
1-10-PIT 43 (4:07) 27-Robert Mason ran to BIR 49 for 8 yards. Tackle by 25-James Fields .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man
2-2-BIR 49 (3:22) 80-Ronald Smith ran to BIR 39 for 10 yards. Tackle by 44-Lamont McCarthy .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
1-10-BIR 39 (2:39) 27-Robert Mason ran to BIR 32 for 6 yards. Tackle by 8-Franklin Young .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 MLB Blitz
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-4-BIR 32 (2:00) 80-Ronald Smith ran to BIR 33 for -1 yards. Tackle by 99-Frank Heflin .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Run Key
Timeout PIT
3-5-BIR 33 (1:56) 16-Paul Marcum sacked at BIR 42 for -9 yards ( 99-Frank Heflin ). Sack allowed by 61-Robert Hardman . 16-Paul Marcum FUMBLES ( 99-Frank Heflin ) recovered by BIR-99-Frank Hefl in to BIR 47 for 3 yards.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal All Go
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man
1-10-BIR 47 (1:50) 18-Norman Maldonado pass complete to 89-George Franklin to PIT 48 for 6 yards. Tackle by 47-Arnold Torres . Great move by 89-George Franklin to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy LB Weak Blitz
Timeout BIR
2-4-PIT 48 (1:46) 18-Norman Maldonado pass complete to 21-Paul Valencia to PIT 45 for 3 yards. Tackle by 55-Bruce Million . PIT 69-Jerome Bradley was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Timeout BIR
3-2-PIT 45 (1:40) 18-Norman Maldonado pass complete to 10-Felix Nguyen to PIT 35 for 10 yards. Tackle by 44-James Mueller .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Timeout BIR
1-10-PIT 35 (1:34) 18-Norman Maldonado pass complete to 89-George Franklin to PIT 10 for 26 yards. Tackle by 47-Arnold Torres . 89-George Franklin breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz
1-10-PIT 10 (1:08) 18-Norman Maldonado pass incomplete, intended for 21-Paul Valencia .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-10-PIT 10 (1:04) 18-Norman Maldonado pass complete to 41-Walter Lemay to PIT 9 for a short gain. Tackle by 49-William Robinson . 41-Walter Lemay made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
3-9-PIT 9 (0:40) 18-Norman Maldonado pass INTERCEPTED by 22-Elijah Stephenson at PIT -2. 22-Elijah Stephenson for 1 yards. Tackle by 21-Paul Valencia . Touchback.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR2 Deep Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-PIT 20 (0:34) 80-Ronald Smith ran to PIT 23 for 3 yards. Tackle by 96-Sylvester Martin .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
Run Key
End of half.
(15:00) 18-Brett Bowman kicks 70 yards from PIT 35 to BIR -5. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BIR 25 (15:00) 18-Norman Maldonado pass complete to 89-George Franklin to BIR 34 for 9 yards. Tackle by 47-Arnold Torres . 89-George Franklin did some fancy footwork there. PENALTY - Holding (BIR 65-Ernesto Vaccaro)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz
Pass Key
1-20-BIR 15 (14:57) 18-Norman Maldonado pass complete to 10-Felix Nguyen to BIR 25 for 10 yards. Tackle by 47-Arnold Torres .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
2-10-BIR 25 (14:20) 18-Norman Maldonado pass complete to 11-David Lokey to BIR 34 for 9 yards. Tackle by 45-Kenneth Webb .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz
3-1-BIR 34 (13:40) 18-Norman Maldonado pass complete to 89-George Franklin to BIR 40 for 6 yards. Tackle by 55-Bruce Million .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
1-10-BIR 40 (13:00) 21-Paul Valencia ran to PIT 44 for 16 yards. Tackle by 22-Elijah Stephenson . BIR 11-David Lokey was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. PENALTY - Holding (BIR 89-George Franklin)
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-20-BIR 30 (12:56) 18-Norman Maldonado pass Pass knocked down by 47-Arnold Torres . incomplete, intended for 89-George Franklin .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz
Pass Key
2-20-BIR 30 (12:52) 18-Norman Maldonado pass complete to 21-Paul Valencia to BIR 30 for a short loss. Tackle by 49-William Robinson . BIR 21-Paul Valencia was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
3-20-BIR 30 (12:14) 18-Norman Maldonado pass Pass knocked down by 49-William Robinson . incomplete, intended for 84-Joseph Oliver . 22-Elijah Stephenson got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong TE Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-20-BIR 30 (12:10) 13-Raymond Clark punts 46 yards to PIT 24. 39-Elias Williams to PIT 30 for 6 yards. Tackle by 96-Sylvester Martin .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 30 (12:03) 80-Ronald Smith ran to PIT 30 for a short gain. Tackle by 8-Franklin Young .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Sweep Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
2-10-PIT 30 (11:28) 16-Paul Marcum pass complete to 27-Robert Mason to PIT 30 for -1 yards. Tackle by 59-Pete Alexander .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
3-10-PIT 30 (10:49) 16-Paul Marcum pass Pass knocked down by 25-James Fields . incomplete, intended for 89-Mark Broughton .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
4-10-PIT 30 (10:45) 13-William Barkley punts 50 yards to BIR 20. 84-Joseph Oliver to BIR 39 for 19 yards. Tackle by 71-Richard Johnston .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BIR 39 (10:35) 18-Norman Maldonado pass complete to 21-Paul Valencia to PIT 48 for 13 yards. Tackle by 49-William Robinson . PIT 92-Jerry Reyna was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
1-10-PIT 48 (9:55) 18-Norman Maldonado pass Pass knocked down by 44-James Mueller . incomplete, intended for 10-Felix Nguyen .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-10-PIT 48 (9:52) 18-Norman Maldonado pass complete to 21-Paul Valencia to PIT 45 for 4 yards. Tackle by 44-James Mueller . BIR 43-David Miesner was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-6-PIT 45 (9:15) 18-Norman Maldonado sacked at BIR 45 for -10 yards ( 50-William Roberts ). Sack allowed by 68-Thomas May . 18-Norman Maldonado FUMBLES ( 50-William Roberts ) recovered by PIT-69-Jerome Bradl ey to BIR 44 for 1 yards.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
Pass Key
1-10-BIR 44 (9:11) 16-Paul Marcum pass complete to 19-Robert Byrd to BIR 36 for 8 yards. Tackle by 44-Lamont McCarthy .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 Blitz
Pass Key
2-2-BIR 36 (8:25) 27-Robert Mason ran to BIR 27 for 9 yards. Tackle by 99-Frank Heflin .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Run Key
1-10-BIR 27 (7:46) 16-Paul Marcum pass complete to 80-Ronald Smith to BIR 17 for 10 yards. Tackle by 44-Lamont McCarthy . PIT 80-Ronald Smith was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. BIR 64-Earl Gilson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal All Go
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
1-10-BIR 17 (7:07) 16-Paul Marcum pass complete to 81-Nelson Vazquez to BIR 10 for 7 yards. Tackle by 36-William S. Preston, Esq. . 81-Nelson Vazquez breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-3-BIR 10 (6:28) 27-Robert Mason ran to BIR 3 for 7 yards. Tackle by 25-James Fields .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Run Key
1-3-BIR 3 (5:50) 28-Jeffrey Chartier ran to BIR 3 for a short loss. Tackle by 25-James Fields .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Run Key
Timeout PIT
2-3-BIR 3 (5:19) 27-Robert Mason ran to BIR 1 for 2 yards. Tackle by 97-Frank Grimm .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Sweep Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
3-1-BIR 1 (4:44) 27-Robert Mason ran to BIR 0 for 1 yards. TOUCHDOWN! BIR 59-Pete Alexander was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. BIR 3 PIT 13
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
Run Key
(4:42) Extra point GOOD by 18-Brett Bowman . BIR 3 PIT 14
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(4:42) 18-Brett Bowman kicks 74 yards from PIT 35 to BIR -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BIR 25 (4:42) 21-Paul Valencia ran to BIR 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 55-Bruce Million .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man QB Spy
2-7-BIR 28 (4:01) 18-Norman Maldonado sacked at BIR 20 for -8 yards ( 50-William Roberts ). Sack allowed by 68-Thomas May . 68-Thomas May totally missed that block. PENALTY - Facemask (PIT 50-William Roberts)
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong TE Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-BIR 35 (3:59) 21-Paul Valencia ran to BIR 36 for 1 yards. Tackle by 55-Bruce Million .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-9-BIR 36 (3:13) 21-Paul Valencia ran to BIR 47 for 11 yards. Tackle by 47-Arnold Torres .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
1-10-BIR 47 (2:29) 18-Norman Maldonado pass complete to 89-George Franklin to PIT 39 for 14 yards. Tackle by 56-Clay Pierson .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 4 Deep Zone
Pass Key
1-10-PIT 39 (1:55) 21-Paul Valencia ran to PIT 27 for 13 yards. Tackle by 45-Kenneth Webb .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Right
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-PIT 27 (1:18) PENALTY - False Start (BIR 67-Harold Brown)
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Strong Blitz Outside
1-15-PIT 32 (1:18) 41-Walter Lemay ran to PIT 34 for -3 yards. Tackle by 54-Edward Martin .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz
2-18-PIT 34 (0:38) 18-Norman Maldonado pass incomplete, dropped by 21-Paul Valencia .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Prevent
Pass Key
3-18-PIT 34 (0:35) 18-Norman Maldonado sacked at PIT 42 for -8 yards ( 92-Jerry Reyna ). Sack allowed by 55-Cameron Tatro .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 4 Deep QB Spy
Pass Key
End of third quarter.
4-25-PIT 42 (15:00) 13-Raymond Clark punts 40 yards to PIT 2.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 2 (14:51) 80-Ronald Smith ran to PIT 4 for 2 yards. Tackle by 97-Frank Grimm . 82-Franklin Hall was completely beat on that play. PENALTY - Offsides (BIR 90-Victor Steveson)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
1-5-PIT 7 (14:49) 80-Ronald Smith ran to PIT 4 for -3 yards. Tackle by 97-Frank Grimm .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Run Key
2-8-PIT 4 (14:05) 27-Robert Mason ran to PIT 5 for 1 yards. Tackle by 96-Sylvester Martin .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
Run Key
3-7-PIT 5 (13:21) 62-Neil Gutierrez ran to PIT 13 for 8 yards. Tackle by 8-Franklin Young .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Fullback Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
Run Key
1-10-PIT 13 (12:46) 16-Paul Marcum pass complete to 19-Robert Byrd to PIT 18 for 5 yards. Tackle by 44-Lamont McCarthy . Nice job by 19-Robert Byrd on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-5-PIT 18 (12:12) 80-Ronald Smith ran to PIT 17 for a short loss. Tackle by 8-Franklin Young .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Run Key
3-5-PIT 17 (11:37) 16-Paul Marcum pass incomplete, dropped by 39-Elias Williams .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
Pass Key
4-5-PIT 17 (11:34) 13-William Barkley punts 49 yards to BIR 33. Fair Catch by 84-Joseph Oliver .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BIR 33 (11:28) 21-Paul Valencia ran to BIR 41 for 8 yards. Tackle by 69-Jerome Bradley .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
2-2-BIR 41 (10:51) 18-Norman Maldonado pass Pass knocked down by 54-Edward Martin . incomplete, intended for 11-David Lokey . PENALTY - Pass Interference (PIT 54-Edward Martin)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-BIR 48 (10:48) 18-Norman Maldonado pass complete to 89-George Franklin to PIT 48 for 4 yards. Tackle by 55-Bruce Million .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-6-PIT 48 (10:05) 41-Walter Lemay ran to PIT 44 for 4 yards. Tackle by 22-Elijah Stephenson .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man
3-2-PIT 44 (9:21) 18-Norman Maldonado pass complete to 21-Paul Valencia to PIT 41 for 4 yards. Tackle by 54-Edward Martin . 21-Paul Valencia breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-PIT 41 (8:38) 41-Walter Lemay ran to PIT 39 for 2 yards. Tackle by 69-Jerome Bradley .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Right
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
2-8-PIT 39 (8:03) 21-Paul Valencia ran to PIT 27 for 12 yards. Tackle by 45-Kenneth Webb .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-PIT 27 (7:24) 41-Walter Lemay ran to PIT 17 for 10 yards. Tackle by 22-Elijah Stephenson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 4 Deep Zone
1-10-PIT 17 (6:40) 43-David Miesner ran to PIT 4 for 14 yards. Tackle by 37-James Thomas .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
1-4-PIT 4 (5:55) 18-Norman Maldonado pass complete to 21-Paul Valencia to PIT 5 for -1 yards. Tackle by 30-Eugene Blum .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
2-5-PIT 5 (5:31) 18-Norman Maldonado pass Pass knocked down by 45-Kenneth Webb . incomplete, intended for 89-George Franklin .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
3-5-PIT 5 (5:28) 18-Norman Maldonado pass Pass knocked down by 55-Bruce Million . incomplete, intended for 11-David Lokey .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
4-5-PIT 5 (5:24) 18-Norman Maldonado pass Pass knocked down by 30-Eugene Blum . incomplete, intended for 84-Joseph Oliver . Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
1-10-PIT 5 (5:20) 80-Ronald Smith ran to PIT 7 for 2 yards. Tackle by 52-Bobby Pendergrass . 62-Neil Gutierrez was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
2-8-PIT 7 (4:39) PENALTY - False Start (PIT 61-Robert Hardman)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-11-PIT 3 (4:39) 16-Paul Marcum pass complete to 81-Nelson Vazquez to PIT 6 for 2 yards. Tackle by 34-David Firkins . PIT 71-Richard Johnston was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
Pass Key
3-9-PIT 6 (3:59) 16-Paul Marcum pass incomplete, dropped by 81-Nelson Vazquez . Excellent coverage on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Post
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
4-9-PIT 6 (3:55) 13-William Barkley punts 42 yards to PIT 48. Fair Catch by 84-Joseph Oliver .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 48 (3:49) 18-Norman Maldonado pass complete to 89-George Franklin to PIT 38 for 10 yards. Tackle by 55-Bruce Million .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
Pass Key
2-1-PIT 38 (3:30) 18-Norman Maldonado pass complete to 41-Walter Lemay to PIT 40 for -2 yards. Tackle by 56-Clay Pierson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Curls TE Deep
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
3-2-PIT 40 (3:11) 18-Norman Maldonado pass complete to 41-Walter Lemay to PIT 37 for 2 yards. Tackle by 56-Clay Pierson . BIR 65-Ernesto Vaccaro was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Curls TE Deep
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
1-10-PIT 37 (2:51) 18-Norman Maldonado pass complete to 43-David Miesner to PIT 33 for 5 yards. Tackle by 44-James Mueller . 43-David Miesner did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-5-PIT 33 (2:28) 18-Norman Maldonado pass Pass knocked down by 45-Kenneth Webb . incomplete, intended for 10-Felix Nguyen . Pressure by 50-William Roberts .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong TE Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
3-5-PIT 33 (2:23) 18-Norman Maldonado pass complete to 89-George Franklin to PIT 30 for 2 yards. Tackle by 56-Clay Pierson . Pressure by 50-William Roberts . BIR 71-Joseph Buckner was injured on the play. PIT 69-Jerome Bradley was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-3-PIT 30 (2:03) 18-Norman Maldonado pass complete to 43-David Miesner to PIT 24 for 6 yards. Tackle by 58-George Smith .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-PIT 24 (1:59) 18-Norman Maldonado sacked at PIT 32 for -8 yards ( 50-William Roberts ). Sack allowed by 68-Thomas May .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong TE Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
Timeout BIR
2-18-PIT 32 (1:54) 18-Norman Maldonado pass complete to 21-Paul Valencia to PIT 29 for 3 yards. Tackle by 44-James Mueller .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
Timeout BIR
3-15-PIT 29 (1:48) 18-Norman Maldonado pass complete to 89-George Franklin to PIT 16 for 13 yards. Tackle by 49-William Robinson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
Timeout BIR
4-2-PIT 16 (1:41) PENALTY - False Start (BIR 55-Cameron Tatro)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
4-7-PIT 21 (1:41) 18-Norman Maldonado pass Pass knocked down by 44-James Mueller . incomplete, intended for 21-Paul Valencia . This is what happens when you keep calling the same offensive play. Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
1-10-PIT 21 (1:37) 16-Paul Marcum kneeled down to PIT 21 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-10-PIT 21 (1:01) 16-Paul Marcum kneeled down to PIT 21 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
Pass Key
3-10-PIT 21 (0:28) 16-Paul Marcum kneeled down to PIT 21 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
End of fourth quarter.