Welcome to the new Beta version of the MyFootballNow website! Please note that while using the Beta website, some features may not work correctly and other features are not complete. Some elements, such as notifications and chat, may act strangely during the time that both versions of the site are available. If you need to return to the old version, click on the button below.
Return to old website
December 23, 2001 40° Pontiac Silverdome
Attendance: 80,311 (100%)
MIC has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 15-Earl Castro kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to MIC -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIC 25 (15:00) 8-Emory Howard pass complete to 83-Kenneth Corbin to MIC 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 56-Clay Pierson . 83-Kenneth Corbin made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Big TE Sneak Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-6-MIC 29 (14:26) 34-Lawrence Schroeder ran to MIC 38 for 9 yards. Tackle by 38-Forrest Seeman .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
1-10-MIC 38 (13:41) 28-Edward Jensen ran to MIC 35 for -3 yards. Tackle by 34-Jack Cruz . PENALTY - Offsides (HOU 71-Lamont Bingaman)
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
1-5-MIC 43 (13:39) 28-Edward Jensen ran to HOU 50 for 7 yards. Tackle by 25-Andrew Dove .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
1-10-HOU 50 (13:03) 8-Emory Howard pass complete to 7-Craig Icenhour to HOU 42 for 7 yards. Tackle by 21-Joel Clark .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-3-HOU 42 (12:24) 34-Lawrence Schroeder ran to HOU 38 for 4 yards. Tackle by 94-Robert Sandoval .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 38 (11:47) (Hot Read) 8-Emory Howard pass INTERCEPTED by 52-Xavier "X" Factor at HOU 38. 52-Xavier "X" Factor to HOU 41 for 3 yards. Tackle by 79-Michael Vanwinkle . Pressure by 52-Xavier "X" Factor .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
1-10-HOU 41 (11:43) 14-Francisco Snow ran to HOU 46 for 5 yards. Tackle by 56-Brandon Golden .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
2-5-HOU 46 (11:00) 14-Francisco Snow ran to HOU 45 for -1 yards. Tackle by 97-Erik Cross .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
3-7-HOU 45 (10:27) 14-Francisco Snow ran to HOU 47 for 3 yards. Tackle by 56-Brandon Golden .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
4-4-HOU 47 (9:49) 1-Lawrence Kraker punts 59 yards t o MIC -6.4-4-HOU 47 (9:49) 1-Lawrence Kraker punts 59 yards to MIC -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIC 20 (9:41) 34-Lawrence Schroeder ran to MIC 23 for 3 yards. Tackle by 99-David Numbers . HOU 49-Robert Patton was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-7-MIC 23 (9:07) 8-Emory Howard pass Pass knocked down by 30-Robert Davis . incomplete, intended for 14-Harvey Williams . PENALTY - Pass Interference (HOU 30-Robert Davis)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
1-10-MIC 29 (9:04) 28-Edward Jensen ran to MIC 26 for -3 yards. Tackle by 34-Jack Cruz .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
2-13-MIC 26 (8:27) 8-Emory Howard pass complete to 34-Lawrence Schroeder to MIC 50 for 24 yards. Pressure by 77-John Delatte .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
1-10-MIC 50 (7:49) 28-Edward Jensen ran to HOU 50 for a short gain. Tackle by 50-Robert Brown .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
2-10-HOU 50 (7:10) 28-Edward Jensen ran to HOU 48 for 2 yards. Tackle by 77-John Delatte . 65-Osvaldo Gonzalez was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
3-8-HOU 48 (6:33) 7-Craig Icenhour ran to HOU 49 for -1 yards. Tackle by 52-Xavier "X" Factor .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
4-9-HOU 49 (5:57) 2-Virgil Leon punts 43 yards to HOU 6. Fair Catch by 14-Francisco Snow .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 6 (5:50) 14-Francisco Snow ran to HOU 8 for 2 yards. Tackle by 56-Brandon Golden .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-8-HOU 8 (5:11) 7-Bryan Franklin pass complete to 14-Francisco Snow to HOU 14 for 6 yards. Tackle by 30-Eugene Blum .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
3-2-HOU 14 (4:30) 7-Bryan Franklin pass complete to 87-Jeremy Rodriguez to HOU 18 for 4 yards. Tackle by 56-Brandon Golden .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
1-10-HOU 18 (3:56) 14-Francisco Snow ran to HOU 19 for 1 yards. Tackle by 57-Michael Simmons .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-9-HOU 19 (3:20) 7-Bryan Franklin pass complete to 80-Todd Heap to HOU 29 for 10 yards. Tackle by 30-Eugene Blum . MIC 73-William Watlington was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
1-10-HOU 29 (2:39) 14-Francisco Snow ran to HOU 33 for 4 yards. Tackle by 57-Michael Simmons .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
2-6-HOU 33 (1:58) 17-Steve Austin ran to HOU 34 for 1 yards. Tackle by 94-Ernest Canfield .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
3-5-HOU 34 (1:17) 14-Francisco Snow ran to HOU 39 for 4 yards. Tackle by 94-Ernest Canfield .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
4-1-HOU 39 (0:34) 1-Lawrence Kraker punts 48 yards to MIC 14. Fair Catch by 34-Lawrence Schroeder .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIC 14 (0:27) 34-Lawrence Schroeder ran to MIC 16 for 2 yards. Tackle by 52-Xavier "X" Factor .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Pass Key
End of first quarter.
2-8-MIC 16 (15:00) 34-Lawrence Schroeder ran to MIC 15 for -1 yards. Tackle by 52-Xavier "X" Factor .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
3-9-MIC 15 (14:19) 34-Lawrence Schroeder ran to MIC 16 for 1 yards. Tackle by 94-Robert Sandoval .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
4-8-MIC 16 (13:43) 2-Virgil Leon punts 45 yards to HOU 40. Fair Catch by 14-Francisco Snow .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 40 (13:36) 7-Bryan Franklin pass complete to 19-Cecil Soto to HOU 42 for 2 yards. Tackle by 57-Michael Simmons .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
2-8-HOU 42 (12:56) 7-Bryan Franklin pass Pass knocked down by 57-Michael Simmons . incomplete, intended for 19-Cecil Soto .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
3-8-HOU 42 (12:53) 7-Bryan Franklin pass complete to 14-Francisco Snow to HOU 42 for a short gain. Tackle by 30-Eugene Blum .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
4-8-HOU 42 (12:12) 1-Lawrence Kraker punts 50 yards to MIC 8.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIC 8 (12:03) 8-Emory Howard pass Pass knocked down by 38-Forrest Seeman . incomplete, intended for 83-Kenneth Corbin . PENALTY - Pass Interference (HOU 38-Forrest Seeman)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big TE Flat Curl
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
1-10-MIC 17 (12:00) (Hot Read) 8-Emory Howard ran to MIC 22 for 5 yards. Tackle by 50-Robert Brown . PENALTY - Offsides (HOU 71-Lamont Bingaman)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
1-5-MIC 22 (11:54) 8-Emory Howard pass INTERCEPTED by 99-David Numbers at MIC 28. 99-David Numbers to MIC 27 for 1 yards. Tackle by 88-Don Collins .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MIC 27 (11:52) 14-Francisco Snow ran to MIC 16 for 11 yards. Tackle by 45-Paul Gulley .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-MIC 16 (11:14) 7-Bryan Franklin pass complete to 18-Gus "Hightest" Gas to MIC 12 for 3 yards. Tackle by 30-Eugene Blum .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
2-7-MIC 12 (10:30) 14-Francisco Snow ran to MIC 13 for a short loss. Tackle by 45-Paul Gulley . HOU 14-Francisco Snow was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
3-7-MIC 13 (9:58) 18-Gus "Hightest" Gas ran to MIC 8 for 5 yards. Tackle by 56-Brandon Golden .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
4-2-MIC 8 (9:18) 15-Earl Castro 25 yard field goal is GOOD. MIC 0 HOU 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(9:15) 15-Earl Castro kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to MIC -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIC 25 (9:15) 8-Emory Howard pass complete to 88-Don Collins to MIC 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 21-Joel Clark . PENALTY - Holding (MIC 64-Leon Taylor)
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
1-20-MIC 15 (9:11) 8-Emory Howard pass complete to 28-Edward Jensen to MIC 19 for 4 yards. Tackle by 48-Jose Shea .
Offensive Play: I Formation Big TE Sneak Out
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Pass Key
2-16-MIC 19 (8:34) 8-Emory Howard pass Pass knocked down by 21-Joel Clark . incomplete, intended for 34-Lawrence Schroeder .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
3-16-MIC 19 (8:30) 8-Emory Howard pass Pass knocked down by 21-Joel Clark . incomplete, intended for 28-Edward Jensen .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-16-MIC 19 (8:27) 2-Virgil Leon punts 47 yards to HOU 34.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 34 (8:19) 17-Steve Austin ran to HOU 38 for 4 yards. Tackle by 59-Michael Murphy . 18-Gus "Hightest" Gas was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal FB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-6-HOU 38 (7:40) 7-Bryan Franklin pass complete to 19-Cecil Soto to HOU 40 for 2 yards. Tackle by 22-Robert Johnson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
3-4-HOU 40 (7:01) 7-Bryan Franklin pass complete to 18-Gus "Hightest" Gas to HOU 46 for 6 yards. Tackle by 30-Eugene Blum .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-HOU 46 (6:22) 17-Steve Austin ran to HOU 49 for 3 yards. Tackle by 25-Brian Atkins .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal FB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-7-HOU 49 (5:39) 18-Gus "Hightest" Gas ran to MIC 33 for 18 yards. Tackle by 30-Eugene Blum .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-MIC 33 (4:57) 17-Steve Austin ran to MIC 30 for 4 yards. Tackle by 56-Brandon Golden .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
2-6-MIC 30 (4:24) 7-Bryan Franklin pass complete to 14-Francisco Snow to MIC 29 for 1 yards. Tackle by 30-Eugene Blum .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
3-5-MIC 29 (3:50) 7-Bryan Franklin pass complete to 87-Jeremy Rodriguez to MIC 24 for 4 yards. Tackle by 56-Brandon Golden .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Outside Blitz
4-1-MIC 24 (3:09) 15-Earl Castro 41 yard field goal is GOOD. MIC 0 HOU 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(3:06) 15-Earl Castro kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to MIC -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIC 25 (3:06) 8-Emory Howard pass complete to 88-Don Collins to MIC 31 for 6 yards. Tackle by 21-Joel Clark .
Offensive Play: I Formation Big TE Sneak Out
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
2-4-MIC 31 (2:32) 8-Emory Howard pass Pass knocked down by 38-Forrest Seeman . incomplete, intended for 34-Lawrence Schroeder .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Pass Key
3-4-MIC 31 (2:29) 8-Emory Howard pass complete to 28-Edward Jensen to MIC 38 for 7 yards. Tackle by 99-David Numbers . Great move by 28-Edward Jensen to get free of his coverage. PENALTY - Holding (MIC 78-Phillip Branham)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
3-14-MIC 21 (2:25) 8-Emory Howard pass Pass knocked down by 49-Robert Patton . incomplete, intended for 16-Gary Cortez . 49-Robert Patton got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-14-MIC 21 (2:21) 2-Virgil Leon punts 35 yards to HOU 44.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 44 (2:12) 7-Bryan Franklin pass complete to 80-Todd Heap to MIC 46 for 10 yards. Tackle by 56-Brandon Golden . MIC 56-Brandon Golden 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 Man Under
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-1-MIC 46 (2:00) 14-Francisco Snow ran to MIC 33 for 14 yards. Tackle by 23-James Turner .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Timeout HOU
1-10-MIC 33 (1:55) 7-Bryan Franklin pass complete to 18-Gus "Hightest" Gas to MIC 27 for 6 yards. Tackle by 55-Vincent Johnson . 18-Gus "Hightest" Gas did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Timeout HOU
2-4-MIC 27 (1:49) 7-Bryan Franklin pass complete to 14-Francisco Snow to MIC 20 for 7 yards. Tackle by 20-Russell Washington .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-MIC 20 (1:25) 7-Bryan Franklin pass complete to 80-Todd Heap to MIC 10 for 10 yards. Tackle by 30-Eugene Blum .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
1-10-MIC 10 (1:02) 7-Bryan Franklin pass Pass knocked down by 55-Vincent Johnson . incomplete, intended for 19-Cecil Soto . Pressure by 95-Aaron Wright . PENALTY - Holding (HOU 53-Dan Neil)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
1-20-MIC 20 (0:58) 7-Bryan Franklin pass complete to 18-Gus "Hightest" Gas for 20 yards. TOUCHDOWN! Nice job by 18-Gus "Hightest" Gas on that route to lose his coverage. MIC 0 HOU 12
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
(0:53) Extra point GOOD by 15-Earl Castro . MIC 0 HOU 13
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:53) 15-Earl Castro kicks 72 yards from HOU 35 to MIC -7. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIC 25 (0:53) 34-Lawrence Schroeder ran to MIC 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 94-Robert Sandoval .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-9-MIC 26 (0:12) 34-Lawrence Schroeder ran to MIC 27 for 1 yards. Tackle by 25-Andrew Dove .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
End of half.
(15:00) 1-Jonathan Ruch kicks 74 yards from MIC 35 to HOU -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (15:00) 17-Steve Austin ran to HOU 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 56-Brandon Golden .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal FB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-8-HOU 27 (14:18) 14-Francisco Snow ran to HOU 32 for 5 yards. Tackle by 57-Michael Simmons . MIC 95-Aaron Wright was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Run Key
3-3-HOU 32 (13:46) 17-Steve Austin ran to HOU 36 for 4 yards. 17-Steve Austin FUMBLES ( 56-Brandon Golden ) recovered by MIC-56-Brandon Gold en to HOU 40 for -1 yards. Tackle by 88-Marcus Taing .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal FB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
1-10-HOU 40 (13:42) 8-Emory Howard pass Pass knocked down by 99-David Numbers . incomplete, intended for 34-Lawrence Schroeder .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
2-10-HOU 40 (13:38) PENALTY - False Start (MIC 14-Harvey Williams)
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-15-HOU 45 (13:38) 8-Emory Howard pass Pass knocked down by 52-Xavier "X" Factor . incomplete, intended for 34-Lawrence Schroeder .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Short
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-15-HOU 45 (13:36) 36-Frasier Crane ran to HOU 39 for 5 yards. Tackle by 99-David Numbers .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-10-HOU 39 (12:55) 2-Virgil Leon punts 32 yards to HOU 7.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 7 (12:48) 7-Bryan Franklin pass complete to 14-Francisco Snow to HOU 10 for 2 yards. Tackle by 59-Michael Murphy .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-8-HOU 10 (12:07) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 87-Jeremy Rodriguez)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
2-13-HOU 5 (12:07) 14-Francisco Snow ran to HOU 10 for 5 yards. Tackle by 57-Michael Simmons .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
3-8-HOU 10 (11:32) 7-Bryan Franklin pass complete to 12-Harley Race to HOU 12 for 2 yards. Tackle by 20-Russell Washington .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
4-5-HOU 12 (10:55) 1-Lawrence Kraker punts 45 yards to MIC 43. Fair Catch by 34-Lawrence Schroeder .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIC 43 (10:49) PENALTY - False Start (MIC 64-Leon Taylor)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
1-15-MIC 38 (10:49) 8-Emory Howard pass Pass knocked down by 49-Robert Patton . incomplete, intended for 13-Melvin Smith .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
2-15-MIC 38 (10:46) (Hot Read) 8-Emory Howard pass complete to 7-Craig Icenhour to MIC 44 for 6 yards. Tackle by 49-Robert Patton . Pressure by 94-Robert Sandoval . MIC 7-Craig Icenhour was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
3-9-MIC 44 (9:57) 8-Emory Howard pass complete to 16-Gary Cortez to HOU 43 for 13 yards. Tackle by 30-Robert Davis .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 43 (9:14) 8-Emory Howard pass complete to 16-Gary Cortez to HOU 32 for 10 yards. Tackle by 21-Joel Clark .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 32 (8:29) 36-Frasier Crane ran to HOU 32 for 1 yards. Tackle by 56-Clay Pierson .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
2-9-HOU 32 (7:48) 34-Lawrence Schroeder ran to HOU 30 for 1 yards. Tackle by 77-John Delatte .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Right
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
3-8-HOU 30 (7:14) 8-Emory Howard pass complete to 88-Don Collins to HOU 17 for 14 yards. Tackle by 49-Robert Patton .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big TE Flat Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
1-10-HOU 17 (6:40) 8-Emory Howard pass complete to 16-Gary Cortez to HOU 10 for 7 yards. Tackle by 49-Robert Patton . 16-Gary Cortez breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Short
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
2-3-HOU 10 (5:56) (Hot Read) 8-Emory Howard pass incomplete, dropped by 28-Edward Jensen . Pressure by 96-Larry Laredo . PENALTY - Holding (MIC 36-Frasier Crane)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
2-13-HOU 20 (5:54) 8-Emory Howard pass complete to 88-Don Collins to HOU 13 for 6 yards. Tackle by 21-Joel Clark . 21-Joel Clark got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
3-7-HOU 13 (5:15) 8-Emory Howard pass complete to 28-Edward Jensen to HOU 11 for 2 yards. Tackle by 52-Xavier "X" Factor . Great move by 28-Edward Jensen to get free of his coverage. HOU 71-Lamont Bingaman was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-5-HOU 11 (4:36) 1-Jonathan Ruch 29 yard field goal is GOOD. MIC 3 HOU 13
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(4:33) 1-Jonathan Ruch kicks 71 yards from MIC 35 to HOU -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (4:33) 7-Bryan Franklin pass complete to 14-Francisco Snow to HOU 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 30-Eugene Blum .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-8-HOU 27 (3:47) 18-Gus "Hightest" Gas ran to HOU 35 for 8 yards. Tackle by 45-Paul Gulley .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
Run Key
1-10-HOU 35 (3:07) 7-Bryan Franklin pass complete to 80-Todd Heap to MIC 42 for 23 yards. Tackle by 20-Russell Washington . MIC 20-Russell Washington 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 Man Under
1-10-MIC 42 (2:29) 17-Steve Austin ran to MIC 36 for 7 yards. Tackle by 25-Brian Atkins .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
2-3-MIC 36 (1:50) 18-Gus "Hightest" Gas ran to MIC 31 for 4 yards. Tackle by 56-Brandon Golden .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Run Key
1-10-MIC 31 (1:15) 7-Bryan Franklin pass complete to 14-Francisco Snow to MIC 30 for 2 yards. Tackle by 59-Michael Murphy .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
2-8-MIC 30 (0:39) 7-Bryan Franklin pass Pass knocked down by 57-Michael Simmons . incomplete, intended for 19-Cecil Soto .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
3-8-MIC 30 (0:35) 7-Bryan Franklin pass complete to 14-Francisco Snow to MIC 21 for 9 yards. Tackle by 23-James Turner . HOU 14-Francisco Snow 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 Man Under
Pass Key
End of third quarter.
1-10-MIC 21 (15:00) 18-Gus "Hightest" Gas ran to MIC 16 for 4 yards. Tackle by 50-Michael Palmer . 87-Jeremy Rodriguez completely missed his blocking assignment.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
2-6-MIC 16 (14:25) 7-Bryan Franklin pass Pass knocked down by 30-Eugene Blum . incomplete, intended for 19-Cecil Soto . 59-Michael Murphy got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
3-6-MIC 16 (14:22) 18-Gus "Hightest" Gas ran to MIC 0 for 16 yards. Tackle by 30-Eugene Blum .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-1-MIC 0 (13:35) 17-Steve Austin ran for 0 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MIC 3 HOU 19
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Run Key
(13:33) 7-Bryan Franklin pass complete to 19-Cecil Soto for 2 yards. CONVERSION GOOD! MIC 3 HOU 21
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
Pass Key
(13:33) 15-Earl Castro kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to MIC -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIC 25 (13:33) 34-Lawrence Schroeder ran to MIC 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 99-David Numbers .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
2-6-MIC 29 (12:56) 7-Craig Icenhour ran to MIC 28 for -1 yards. Tackle by 52-Xavier "X" Factor .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
3-7-MIC 28 (12:20) 8-Emory Howard pass complete to 34-Lawrence Schroeder to MIC 37 for 9 yards. Tackle by 21-Joel Clark .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-MIC 37 (11:36) 8-Emory Howard sacked at MIC 31 for -6 yards ( 25-Andrew Dove ). Sack allowed by 78-Phillip Branham .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-16-MIC 31 (10:50) 36-Frasier Crane ran to MIC 35 for 4 yards. Tackle by 52-Xavier "X" Factor . MIC 65-Osvaldo Gonzalez was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
Run Key
3-12-MIC 35 (10:16) PENALTY - False Start (MIC 36-Frasier Crane)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
3-17-MIC 30 (10:16) 34-Lawrence Schroeder ran to MIC 28 for -3 yards. Tackle by 25-Andrew Dove .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-19-MIC 28 (9:38) 2-Virgil Leon punts 51 yards to HOU 21. 48-Jose Shea to HOU 35 for 15 yards. Tackle by 69-Jesse Thompson . MIC 64-Leon Taylor was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 35 (9:29) 7-Bryan Franklin pass Pass knocked down by 59-Michael Murphy . incomplete, intended for 19-Cecil Soto .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 35 (9:25) 7-Bryan Franklin pass complete to 87-Jeremy Rodriguez to HOU 37 for 2 yards. Tackle by 20-Russell Washington .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
3-8-HOU 37 (8:41) 7-Bryan Franklin pass complete to 14-Francisco Snow to HOU 37 for a short gain. Tackle by 57-Michael Simmons .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-8-HOU 37 (8:02) 1-Lawrence Kraker punts 47 yards to MIC 15. Fair Catch by 34-Lawrence Schroeder .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIC 15 (7:56) 8-Emory Howard pass complete to 28-Edward Jensen to MIC 17 for 2 yards. Tackle by 34-Jack Cruz .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-8-MIC 17 (7:34) 8-Emory Howard pass complete to 88-Don Collins to MIC 36 for 19 yards. Tackle by 52-Xavier "X" Factor . Pressure by 77-John Delatte . 52-Xavier "X" Factor got away with a hold on that play. I think the defense might be using that play a bit too frequently.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-MIC 36 (7:11) 8-Emory Howard pass complete to 36-Frasier Crane to MIC 40 for 4 yards. Tackle by 52-Xavier "X" Factor .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-6-MIC 40 (6:51) 8-Emory Howard pass Pass knocked down by 42-Stephen Mireles . incomplete, intended for 16-Gary Cortez .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
3-6-MIC 40 (6:48) 8-Emory Howard pass complete to 28-Edward Jensen to MIC 45 for 5 yards. Tackle by 52-Xavier "X" Factor .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Short
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-1-MIC 45 (6:29) 2-Virgil Leon punts 41 yards to HOU 14.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 14 (6:19) 18-Gus "Hightest" Gas ran to HOU 13 for a short loss. Tackle by 56-Brandon Golden .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
2-10-HOU 13 (5:44) 17-Steve Austin ran to HOU 13 for a short gain. Tackle by 59-Michael Murphy .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
Run Key
3-10-HOU 13 (5:11) 7-Bryan Franklin pass complete to 14-Francisco Snow to HOU 18 for 4 yards. Tackle by 56-Brandon Golden .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-6-HOU 18 (4:33) 1-Lawrence Kraker punts 49 yards to MIC 33. 34-Lawrence Schroeder to MIC 34 for 1 yards. Tackle by 48-Jose Shea .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIC 34 (4:25) 8-Emory Howard pass complete to 28-Edward Jensen to MIC 42 for 8 yards. Tackle by 34-Jack Cruz .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-2-MIC 42 (4:06) 8-Emory Howard pass Pass knocked down by 38-Forrest Seeman . incomplete, intended for 83-Kenneth Corbin .
Offensive Play: I Formation Big TE Sneak Out
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
3-2-MIC 42 (4:04) 8-Emory Howard pass Pass knocked down by 34-Jack Cruz . incomplete, intended for 36-Frasier Crane . Pressure by 52-Xavier "X" Factor .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
4-2-MIC 42 (3:59) 2-Virgil Leon punts 47 yards to HOU 11.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 11 (3:49) 18-Gus "Hightest" Gas ran to HOU 13 for 2 yards. Tackle by 56-Brandon Golden . HOU 18-Gus "Hightest" Gas was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Run Key
2-8-HOU 13 (3:10) 17-Steve Austin ran to HOU 33 for 20 yards. Tackle by 39-Ronald Sparling . HOU 17-Steve Austin was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
1-10-HOU 33 (2:33) 14-Francisco Snow ran to MIC 39 for 27 yards. Tackle by 30-Eugene Blum .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-MIC 39 (2:00) 18-Gus "Hightest" Gas ran to MIC 38 for 2 yards. Tackle by 93-Jeffrey Marker .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
Timeout MIC
2-8-MIC 38 (1:57) 18-Gus "Hightest" Gas ran to MIC 35 for 3 yards. Tackle by 93-Jeffrey Marker .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Run Key
Timeout MIC
3-5-MIC 35 (1:53) 18-Gus "Hightest" Gas ran to MIC 21 for 14 yards. Tackle by 22-Robert Johnson . MIC 23-James Turner was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
Timeout MIC
1-10-MIC 21 (1:48) 7-Bryan Franklin kneeled down to MIC 21 for 0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 Blitz
2-10-MIC 21 (1:15) 7-Bryan Franklin kneeled down to MIC 21 for 0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 Blitz
3-10-MIC 21 (0:45) 14-Francisco Snow ran to MIC 15 for 5 yards. Tackle by 56-Brandon Golden .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Run Key
End of fourth quarter.