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Week 6: Houston Gamblers at Memphis Showboats

October 10, 1976
70°
Liberty Bowl (Memphis, TN) Attendance: 52,761 (85%)
HOU has won the toss and elected to defer.
(15:00) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 62 yards from HOU 35 to MEM 3. 38-Gregory Shea to MEM 29 for 27 yards. Tackle by 44-Benjamin Morrison.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 29 (14:55) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass complete to 83-Robert Herrera to MEM 43 for 13 yards. Tackle by 36-Wayne Mashburn.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man - Pass Key
1-10-MEM 43 (14:18) 4-Joseph Cantwell sacked at MEM 34 for -8 yards (98-Jerry Aiello). Sack allowed by 65-Jeremy Contreras.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Weak Blitz - Pass Key
2-18-MEM 34 (13:44) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass incomplete, intended for 82-Gerard Hall. Pressure by 62-Thomas Campbell.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal PA All Go
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Strong Blitz Outside - Pass Key
3-18-MEM 34 (13:39) 38-Gregory Shea ran to MEM 34 for -1 yards. Tackle by 58-Matthew Hard.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
4-19-MEM 34 (12:56) 8-Matthew Robbins punts 36 yards to HOU 30.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 30 (12:50) 27-August Madrid ran to HOU 33 for 3 yards. Tackle by 90-Douglas Banda.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal FB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
2-7-HOU 33 (12:10) 26-James Connelly ran to HOU 37 for 4 yards. Tackle by 94-Robert Miller.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
3-3-HOU 37 (11:37) 26-James Connelly ran to HOU 37 for a short loss. Tackle by 93-Jerry Richardson. PENALTY - Offsides (MEM 95-Nathan Branch)
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Draw
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
1-10-HOU 42 (11:35) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 83-David Nelson to MEM 18 for 40 yards. Tackle by 22-Juan Bacote.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action Bomb
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
1-10-MEM 18 (10:53) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 22-Brian Rosenberger.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Strong Flood
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
2-10-MEM 18 (10:49) 26-James Connelly ran to MEM 14 for 5 yards. Tackle by 94-Robert Miller.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
3-5-MEM 14 (10:13) 27-August Madrid ran to MEM 15 for -1 yards. Tackle by 68-Martin McMeans.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal FB Trap Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
4-6-MEM 15 (9:37) 19-Daniel McCormack 33 yard field goal is GOOD. MEM 0 HOU 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(9:35) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to MEM -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (9:35) 38-Gregory Shea ran to MEM 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 53-Eugene Gregory.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
2-9-MEM 26 (8:49) 4-Joseph Cantwell sacked at MEM 20 for -6 yards (50-Paul Walker). Sack allowed by 64-Dewayne Garcia.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
3-15-MEM 20 (8:15) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass complete to 88-Graig Chamlee to MEM 49 for 29 yards. Tackle by 34-William Burkey.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
1-10-MEM 49 (7:39) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass complete to 87-Jerome Wheeler to HOU 42 for 8 yards. Tackle by 46-Jeffrey Keeley.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
2-2-HOU 42 (7:01) 25-Don Soto ran to HOU 34 for 8 yards. Tackle by 44-Benjamin Morrison.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Strong Blitz Outside - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 34 (6:23) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 29 for 6 yards. Tackle by 23-Cory Vargas.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
2-4-HOU 29 (5:47) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 21 for 7 yards. Tackle by 23-Cory Vargas. PENALTY - Holding (MEM 88-Graig Chamlee)
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Strong Blitz Outside
2-14-HOU 39 (5:44) 25-Don Soto ran to HOU 36 for 3 yards. Tackle by 46-Jeffrey Keeley.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
3-12-HOU 36 (5:10) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass complete to 83-Robert Herrera to HOU 19 for 17 yards. Tackle by 34-William Burkey.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 19 (4:31) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 17 for 2 yards. Tackle by 44-Benjamin Morrison.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
2-8-HOU 17 (3:56) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass incomplete, intended for 83-Robert Herrera.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Run Key
3-8-HOU 17 (3:52) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass incomplete, intended for 87-Jerome Wheeler. Pressure by 98-Jerry Aiello.
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Clear Center
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2 - Pass Key
4-8-HOU 17 (3:48) 1-Chris Farrel 34 yard field goal is GOOD. MEM 3 HOU 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(3:45) 1-Chris Farrel kicks 74 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (3:45) 26-James Connelly ran to HOU 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 90-Douglas Banda.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz - Pass Key
2-6-HOU 29 (3:04) 26-James Connelly ran to HOU 29 for a short gain. Tackle by 95-Nathan Branch.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
3-6-HOU 29 (2:22) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 26-James Connelly to HOU 33 for 4 yards. Tackle by 56-William Kyle.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Quick Hooks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
4-2-HOU 33 (1:41) 13-Juan Hanson punts 44 yards to MEM 23. 82-Gerard Hall to MEM 30 for 8 yards. Tackle by 27-August Madrid.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 30 (1:32) 4-Joseph Cantwell sacked at MEM 24 for -7 yards (24-Thomas Erwin)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-17-MEM 24 (0:56) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass incomplete, intended for 83-Robert Herrera. Pressure by 62-Thomas Campbell.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Strong Blitz Outside - Pass Key
3-17-MEM 24 (0:50) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass complete to 83-Robert Herrera to MEM 28 for 4 yards. Tackle by 23-Cory Vargas.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Zone Blitz - Pass Key
4-13-MEM 28 (0:11) 8-Matthew Robbins punts 44 yards to HOU 28. 86-Neal Boone to HOU 33 for 5 yards. Tackle by 90-Douglas Banda.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 33 (0:02) 12-Chester Dougherty sacked at HOU 25 for -8 yards (75-Wesley Ochs). Sack allowed by 66-Hector Courtney.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone - Pass Key
End of first quarter.
2-18-HOU 25 (15:00) 26-James Connelly ran to HOU 22 for -2 yards. Tackle by 90-Douglas Banda.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
3-20-HOU 22 (14:24) 26-James Connelly ran to HOU 30 for 8 yards. Tackle by 94-Robert Miller. HOU 57-Carl Lawlor was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
4-13-HOU 30 (13:47) 13-Juan Hanson punts 49 yards to MEM 21. 82-Gerard Hall to MEM 31 for 11 yards. Tackle by 52-Reginald Martin.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 31 (13:39) 25-Don Soto ran to MEM 40 for 8 yards. Tackle by 24-Thomas Erwin.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Run Key
2-2-MEM 40 (13:01) 38-Gregory Shea ran to MEM 50 for 10 yards. Tackle by 53-Eugene Gregory. PENALTY - Holding (MEM 88-Graig Chamlee)
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
2-3-MEM 38 (12:58) 4-Joseph Cantwell ran to MEM 46 for 8 yards. Tackle by 50-Paul Walker.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Strong Blitz Outside - Run Key
1-10-MEM 46 (12:17) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass incomplete, intended for 82-Gerard Hall. Pass knocked down by 46-Jeffrey Keeley.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Weak Blitz - Run Key
2-10-MEM 46 (12:13) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 41 for 13 yards. Tackle by 36-Wayne Mashburn.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 41 (11:33) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass complete to 82-Gerard Hall to HOU 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 53-Eugene Gregory. Pressure by 50-Paul Walker.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man - Pass Key
2-2-HOU 33 (10:53) 25-Don Soto ran to HOU 24 for 9 yards. Tackle by 53-Eugene Gregory.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man - Run Key
1-10-HOU 24 (10:14) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass complete to 83-Robert Herrera to HOU 16 for 8 yards. Tackle by 23-Cory Vargas.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
2-2-HOU 16 (9:28) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 16 for a short gain. Tackle by 58-Matthew Hard.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
3-2-HOU 16 (8:51) 25-Don Soto ran to HOU 13 for 3 yards. Tackle by 46-Jeffrey Keeley.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 13 (8:15) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 13 for a short loss. Tackle by 24-Thomas Erwin.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Run Key
2-10-HOU 13 (7:43) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 9 for 5 yards. Tackle by 53-Eugene Gregory.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Weak Blitz - Pass Key
3-6-HOU 9 (7:00) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass incomplete, intended for 25-Don Soto.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Weak Blitz - Run Key
4-6-HOU 9 (6:57) 1-Chris Farrel 26 yard field goal is GOOD. MEM 6 HOU 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(6:54) 1-Chris Farrel kicks 75 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (6:54) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 83-David Nelson to HOU 45 for 20 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 56-William Kyle. MEM 99-Ronald Shull was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Dime Flat CB4 Blitz
1-10-HOU 45 (6:09) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 82-Larry Perez.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
2-10-HOU 45 (6:04) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 16-Todd Summers to HOU 45 for -1 yards. 16-Todd Summers FUMBLES (95-Nathan Branch) recovered by MEM-48-Donald John at HOU 43. Tackle by 60-William Loggins.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FB Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Inside LB Blitz
1-10-HOU 43 (5:57) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass incomplete, intended for 88-Graig Chamlee. Pass knocked down by 92-August Peterson.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Weak Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 43 (5:53) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 42 for a short gain. Tackle by 92-August Peterson.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
3-10-HOU 42 (5:16) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass incomplete, intended for 83-Robert Herrera.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
4-10-HOU 42 (5:11) 8-Matthew Robbins punts 30 yards to HOU 13. Fair Catch by 86-Neal Boone.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 13 (5:05) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 83-David Nelson to HOU 18 for 5 yards. Tackle by 37-Wm Mullins.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FB Middle
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
2-5-HOU 18 (4:31) 12-Chester Dougherty sacked at HOU 10 for -8 yards (90-Douglas Banda)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal All Go
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz - Pass Key
3-13-HOU 10 (3:52) 12-Chester Dougherty pass INTERCEPTED by 22-Juan Bacote at HOU 48. 22-Juan Bacote to HOU 49 for -1 yards. Tackle by 82-Larry Perez. Pressure by 99-Ronald Shull. HOU 82-Larry Perez 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 Normal LB Blitz Under Zone
1-10-HOU 49 (3:46) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass incomplete, intended for 82-Gerard Hall. Pressure by 58-Matthew Hard.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man
2-10-HOU 49 (3:40) 25-Don Soto ran to HOU 44 for 5 yards. Tackle by 92-August Peterson.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Strong Blitz Outside - Run Key
3-5-HOU 44 (3:01) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass incomplete, intended for 88-Graig Chamlee. Pressure by 53-Eugene Gregory.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal PA All Go
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Zone Blitz - Pass Key
4-5-HOU 44 (2:57) 8-Matthew Robbins punts 45 yards to HOU -2.4-5-HOU 44 (2:57) 8-Matthew Robbins punts 45 yards to HOU -2. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 20 (2:51) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 10-Bradley Sharp. Pass knocked down by 56-William Kyle. Pressure by 68-Martin McMeans.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal All Go
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
2-10-HOU 20 (2:46) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 83-David Nelson to HOU 36 for 16 yards. Tackle by 48-Donald John.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Strong Flood
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
1-10-HOU 36 (2:10) 22-Brian Rosenberger ran to HOU 33 for -2 yards. Tackle by 53-Eric Bunn.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-12-HOU 33 (2:00) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 83-David Nelson. Pass knocked down by 22-Juan Bacote. Pressure by 99-Ronald Shull.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
3-12-HOU 33 (1:55) 22-Brian Rosenberger ran to HOU 32 for -2 yards. Tackle by 99-Ronald Shull.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2
4-14-HOU 32 (1:12) 13-Juan Hanson punts 47 yards to MEM 22. Fair Catch by 82-Gerard Hall.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 22 (1:05) 25-Don Soto ran to MEM 17 for -4 yards. Tackle by 53-Eugene Gregory. HOU 50-Paul Walker was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Run Key
2-14-MEM 17 (0:32) 38-Gregory Shea ran to MEM 23 for 6 yards. Tackle by 36-Wayne Mashburn.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
End of half.
(15:00) 1-Chris Farrel kicks 71 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -6. 26-James Connelly to HOU 26 for 33 yards. Tackle by 95-Nathan Branch.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 26 (14:54) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 83-David Nelson to HOU 34 for 7 yards. Tackle by 22-Juan Bacote.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
2-3-HOU 34 (14:17) 22-Brian Rosenberger ran to HOU 33 for -1 yards. Tackle by 93-Jerry Richardson. HOU 57-Carl Lawlor was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
3-4-HOU 33 (13:38) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 83-David Nelson to MEM 19 for 49 yards. Tackle by 94-Robert Miller.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
1-10-MEM 19 (12:56) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 89-Clifford Crumley to MEM 12 for 7 yards. Tackle by 57-Walter Showalter.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
2-3-MEM 12 (12:22) 27-August Madrid ran to MEM 10 for 2 yards. Tackle by 58-Sandy Linck.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal FB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
3-1-MEM 10 (11:42) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 40-Omar Guzman to MEM 6 for 3 yards. Tackle by 22-Juan Bacote.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FB Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy - Run Key
1-6-MEM 6 (11:03) 26-James Connelly ran to MEM 5 for 1 yards. Tackle by 48-Donald John.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal FB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-5-MEM 5 (10:29) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 12-Chester Dougherty)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
2-10-MEM 10 (10:29) 22-Brian Rosenberger ran to MEM 6 for 5 yards. Tackle by 94-Robert Miller. PENALTY - Holding (HOU 75-Luis Davidson)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-20-MEM 20 (10:26) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 83-David Nelson to MEM 2 for 18 yards. Tackle by 95-Nathan Branch. Pressure by 99-Ronald Shull. MEM 93-Jerry Richardson 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 Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
3-2-MEM 2 (9:48) 86-Neal Boone ran to MEM 2 for a short gain. Tackle by 99-Ronald Shull.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Draw
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
4-2-MEM 2 (9:11) 86-Neal Boone ran for 2 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MEM 6 HOU 9
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
(9:09) Extra point GOOD by 19-Daniel McCormack. MEM 6 HOU 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(9:09) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to MEM -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (9:09) PENALTY - False Start (MEM 78-Rodney Towell)
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Run Key
1-15-MEM 20 (9:09) (Hot Read) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass complete to 38-Gregory Shea for 80 yards. TOUCHDOWN! I think the defense might be using that play a bit too frequently. PENALTY - Holding (MEM 82-Gerard Hall)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 30 (8:58) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass complete to 83-Robert Herrera to HOU 20 for 10 yards. Tackle by 23-Cory Vargas.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Quick Hooks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Strong Blitz Outside - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 20 (8:23) (Hot Read) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass complete to 20-Davis Kidd for 20 yards. TOUCHDOWN! Pressure by 58-Matthew Hard. It looks like the offense is starting to get familiar with that defensive play. MEM 12 HOU 10
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Strong Flood
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
(8:18) Extra point GOOD by 1-Chris Farrel. MEM 13 HOU 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:18) 1-Chris Farrel kicks 74 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (8:18) 22-Brian Rosenberger ran to HOU 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 94-Robert Miller. MEM 97-John Biggs 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 Attack #1 - Pass Key
2-7-HOU 28 (7:43) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 26-James Connelly for 72 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MEM 13 HOU 16
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
(7:32) Extra point by 19-Daniel McCormack is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:32) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to MEM -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (7:32) 38-Gregory Shea ran to MEM 24 for -1 yards. Tackle by 50-Paul Walker.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
2-11-MEM 24 (6:49) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass complete to 87-Jerome Wheeler to MEM 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 46-Jeffrey Keeley.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
3-6-MEM 29 (6:08) 4-Joseph Cantwell FUMBLES recovered by MEM-70-Lloyd Ford at MEM 29. Tackle by 98-Jerry Aiello.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man - Pass Key
4-6-MEM 29 (5:29) 8-Matthew Robbins punts 39 yards to HOU 32. Fair Catch by 86-Neal Boone.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 32 (5:22) 26-James Connelly ran to HOU 40 for 8 yards. Tackle by 94-Robert Miller.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
2-2-HOU 40 (4:44) 27-August Madrid ran to HOU 41 for a short gain. Tackle by 90-Douglas Banda.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal FB Trap Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
3-2-HOU 41 (4:00) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 83-David Nelson to HOU 41 for 1 yards. Tackle by 37-Wm Mullins.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FB Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Pass Key
4-1-HOU 41 (3:14) 13-Juan Hanson punts 44 yards to MEM 15. Fair Catch by 82-Gerard Hall.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 15 (3:07) (Hot Read) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass complete to 25-Don Soto to MEM 12 for -3 yards. Tackle by 65-Kevin Davis. Pressure by 53-Eugene Gregory.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
2-13-MEM 12 (2:32) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass complete to 83-Robert Herrera for 88 yards. TOUCHDOWN! Pressure by 98-Jerry Aiello. MEM 19 HOU 16
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Clear Center
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2 - Pass Key
(2:20) Extra point GOOD by 1-Chris Farrel. MEM 20 HOU 16
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(2:20) 1-Chris Farrel kicks 74 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (2:20) 22-Brian Rosenberger ran to HOU 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 90-Douglas Banda. HOU 82-Larry Perez was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. MEM 95-Nathan Branch was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Run Key
2-8-HOU 27 (1:41) 12-Chester Dougherty sacked at HOU 20 for -6 yards (98-Matthew Ford). Sack allowed by 66-Hector Courtney.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
3-15-HOU 20 (1:02) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, dropped by 83-David Nelson. Pressure by 68-Martin McMeans.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone - Pass Key
4-15-HOU 20 (0:58) 13-Juan Hanson punts 48 yards to MEM 32. 82-Gerard Hall to MEM 40 for 9 yards. Tackle by 81-Wayne Postma.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 40 (0:50) (Hot Read) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass incomplete, intended for 25-Don Soto.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
2-10-MEM 40 (0:46) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass complete to 83-Robert Herrera to HOU 39 for 21 yards. Tackle by 34-William Burkey. It looks like the offense is starting to get familiar with that defensive play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 39 (0:10) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass complete to 88-Graig Chamlee to HOU 41 for -2 yards. Tackle by 23-Cory Vargas.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
End of third quarter.
2-12-HOU 41 (15:00) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass complete to 20-Davis Kidd to HOU 23 for 18 yards. Tackle by 34-William Burkey.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Weak Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 23 (14:12) (Hot Read) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass complete to 25-Don Soto for 23 yards. TOUCHDOWN! Pressure by 24-Thomas Erwin. If the defense doesn't start mixing up their plays a bit more we might see more big gains like that one. MEM 26 HOU 16
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
(14:06) Extra point by 1-Chris Farrel is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(14:06) 1-Chris Farrel kicks 75 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (14:06) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 87-Jared Kelly. Pass knocked down by 93-Jerry Richardson. Pressure by 68-Martin McMeans.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide 5 WR All Go
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 25 (14:00) 12-Chester Dougherty sacked at HOU 18 for -7 yards (98-Matthew Ford). Sack allowed by 66-Hector Courtney.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak - Pass Key
3-17-HOU 18 (13:33) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 83-David Nelson. Pressure by 93-Jerry Richardson.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1 - Pass Key
4-17-HOU 18 (13:30) 13-Juan Hanson punts 54 yards to MEM 28. 82-Gerard Hall to MEM 40 for 12 yards. Tackle by 27-August Madrid.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 40 (13:21) 25-Don Soto ran to MEM 40 for a short loss. Tackle by 50-Paul Walker.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
2-10-MEM 40 (12:38) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass incomplete, dropped by 88-Graig Chamlee. The pass was behind the receiver.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
3-10-MEM 40 (12:34) 25-Don Soto ran to MEM 48 for 9 yards. Tackle by 36-Wayne Mashburn. It looks like the offense is starting to get familiar with that defensive play. HOU 62-Thomas Campbell was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Run Key
4-2-MEM 48 (11:55) 8-Matthew Robbins punts 43 yards to HOU 9. 86-Neal Boone to HOU 10 for 2 yards. Tackle by 99-Ronald Shull.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 10 (11:47) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 83-David Nelson to HOU 21 for 11 yards. Tackle by 22-Juan Bacote.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 21 (11:24) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 82-Larry Perez to HOU 31 for 10 yards. Tackle by 94-Robert Miller. Pressure by 95-Nathan Branch.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Pass Key
2-1-HOU 31 (11:00) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 26-James Connelly for 69 yards. TOUCHDOWN! Pressure by 90-Douglas Banda. If the defense doesn't start mixing up their plays a bit more we might see more big gains like that one. MEM 26 HOU 22
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1 - Pass Key
(10:50) (Hot Read) 6-Walton Vasquez pass complete to 86-Neal Boone for 2 yards. CONVERSION GOOD! MEM 26 HOU 24
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Go
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1 - Pass Key
(10:50) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 71 yards from HOU 35 to MEM -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (10:50) (Hot Read) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass complete to 38-Gregory Shea to MEM 25 for a short loss. Tackle by 53-Eugene Gregory. Pressure by 92-August Peterson.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
2-10-MEM 25 (10:14) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass incomplete, intended for 88-Graig Chamlee. Pass knocked down by 92-August Peterson.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
3-10-MEM 25 (10:11) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass incomplete, intended for 88-Graig Chamlee.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man - Pass Key
4-10-MEM 25 (10:08) 8-Matthew Robbins punts 46 yards to HOU 30. Fair Catch by 86-Neal Boone.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 30 (10:01) 12-Chester Dougherty sacked at HOU 24 for -6 yards (98-Matthew Ford). Sack allowed by 66-Hector Courtney. HOU 66-Hector Courtney was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action Bomb
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1 - Pass Key
2-16-HOU 24 (9:24) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 83-David Nelson.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Go
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone - Pass Key
3-16-HOU 24 (9:19) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 83-David Nelson.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1 - Pass Key
4-16-HOU 24 (9:15) 13-Juan Hanson punts 48 yards to MEM 28. 82-Gerard Hall to MEM 38 for 10 yards. Tackle by 81-Wayne Postma.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 38 (9:07) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass incomplete, intended for 84-James Dennis.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
2-10-MEM 38 (9:04) 38-Gregory Shea ran to MEM 41 for 3 yards. Tackle by 53-Eugene Gregory.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
3-7-MEM 41 (8:25) 25-Don Soto ran to MEM 40 for a short loss. Tackle by 50-Paul Walker.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
4-8-MEM 40 (7:40) 8-Matthew Robbins punts 51 yards to HOU 9.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 9 (7:31) 26-James Connelly ran to HOU 7 for -2 yards. Tackle by 53-Eric Bunn.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-12-HOU 7 (6:48) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 26-James Connelly. Pressure by 98-Matthew Ford.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1 - Pass Key
3-12-HOU 7 (6:42) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 87-Jared Kelly to HOU 22 for 16 yards. Tackle by 96-William Malone. Pressure by 99-Ronald Shull.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Cross
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Cover 4 - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 22 (5:53) 26-James Connelly ran to HOU 22 for a short loss. Tackle by 97-John Biggs.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal FB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
2-10-HOU 22 (5:09) 26-James Connelly ran to HOU 19 for -3 yards. Tackle by 95-Nathan Branch.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Sweep Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
3-13-HOU 19 (4:24) 12-Chester Dougherty sacked at HOU 12 for -7 yards (99-Ronald Shull). Sack allowed by 52-Reginald Martin. 12-Chester Dougherty FUMBLES (99-Ronald Shull) recovered by MEM-90-Douglas Banda at HOU 10.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 10 (4:19) (Hot Read) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass incomplete, intended for 38-Gregory Shea. incomplete, intended for 38-Gregory Shea.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 10 (4:14) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass complete to 20-Davis Kidd to HOU 1 for 10 yards. Tackle by 36-Wayne Mashburn.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Weak Blitz - Pass Key
3-1-HOU 1 (3:30) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 2 for -2 yards. Tackle by 51-Rolando Moulton.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Run Key
4-2-HOU 2 (2:57) 1-Chris Farrel 20 yard field goal is GOOD. MEM 29 HOU 24
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(2:55) 1-Chris Farrel kicks 67 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -2. 26-James Connelly to HOU 32 for 34 yards. Tackle by 77-Eddie Sullivan.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 32 (2:48) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 22-Brian Rosenberger to HOU 39 for 7 yards. Tackle by 58-Sandy Linck.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 CB1 CB2 Blitz - Pass Key
2-3-HOU 39 (2:12) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 82-Larry Perez to HOU 44 for 5 yards. Tackle by 90-Douglas Banda.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy - Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-HOU 44 (2:00) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 82-Larry Perez to HOU 39 for -4 yards. Tackle by 99-Ronald Shull. Pressure by 95-Nathan Branch.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak - Pass Key
2-14-HOU 39 (1:40) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 82-Larry Perez to HOU 48 for 9 yards. Tackle by 48-Donald John.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone - Pass Key
Timeout HOU
3-5-HOU 48 (1:33) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 83-David Nelson to MEM 44 for 7 yards. Tackle by 94-Robert Miller. Pressure by 68-Martin McMeans.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy - Pass Key
Timeout HOU
1-10-MEM 44 (1:28) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 82-Larry Perez to MEM 40 for 5 yards. Tackle by 48-Donald John.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz - Pass Key
Timeout HOU
2-5-MEM 40 (1:22) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 22-Brian Rosenberger to MEM 26 for 14 yards. Tackle by 48-Donald John. Pressure by 95-Nathan Branch.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-MEM 26 (1:00) 12-Chester Dougherty sacked at MEM 33 for -7 yards (68-Martin McMeans). Sack allowed by 60-William Loggins.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone - Pass Key
2-17-MEM 33 (0:36) 12-Chester Dougherty pass INTERCEPTED by 48-Donald John at MEM 32. 48-Donald John to MEM 33 for 1 yards. Tackle by 86-Neal Boone. Pressure by 98-Matthew Ford.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1 - Pass Key
1-10-MEM 33 (0:33) 4-Joseph Cantwell kneeled down to MEM 33 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB3 CB5 Blitz - Run Key
End of fourth quarter.

Final Score: Memphis Showboats 29, Houston Gamblers 24