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Week 2: Houston Gamblers at Memphis Showboats

September 15, 1974
72°
Liberty Bowl (Memphis, TN) Attendance: 58,146 (93%)
HOU has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 1-Chris Farrel kicks 68 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -3. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (15:00) 49-Robert Carroll ran to HOU 34 for 9 yards. Tackle by 42-Donald Goad.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
2-1-HOU 34 (14:25) 49-Robert Carroll ran to MEM 48 for 19 yards. Tackle by 42-Donald Goad.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
1-10-MEM 48 (13:44) 37-Rickey Saucier ran to MEM 45 for 2 yards. Tackle by 42-Donald Goad.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
2-8-MEM 45 (13:06) 49-Robert Carroll ran to MEM 42 for 3 yards. Tackle by 94-Robert Miller.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Sweep Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
3-4-MEM 42 (12:30) 15-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 10-Bradley Sharp.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Drag WR Mix
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
4-4-MEM 42 (12:27) 7-Bruce Kester punts 36 yards to MEM 6.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 6 (12:20) 4-Brandon Rocha pass complete to 82-Gerard Hall to MEM 22 for 16 yards. Tackle by 36-Wayne Mashburn.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Strong Flood
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3 - Run Key
1-10-MEM 22 (11:43) 4-Brandon Rocha pass complete to 38-Gregory Shea to MEM 29 for 7 yards. Tackle by 36-Wayne Mashburn.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz - Run Key
2-3-MEM 29 (10:57) 25-Don Soto ran to MEM 28 for -2 yards. Tackle by 59-Morris Sterling.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Run Key
3-4-MEM 28 (10:17) 4-Brandon Rocha pass incomplete, intended for 80-Aaron Gleeson. Pass knocked down by 57-Tommie Harrington.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Flat Right - Pass Key
4-4-MEM 28 (10:13) 17-Daniel Espinosa punts 41 yards to HOU 31.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 31 (10:07) 49-Robert Carroll ran to HOU 42 for 11 yards. Tackle by 42-Donald Goad.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
1-10-HOU 42 (9:32) 15-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 17-Robert Richards. Pass knocked down by 27-James Jones.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
2-10-HOU 42 (9:28) 15-Chester Dougherty sacked at HOU 35 for -8 yards (36-Gabriel Decker). Sack allowed by 77-Richard Mosley.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
3-18-HOU 35 (8:44) 15-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 10-Bradley Sharp to MEM 47 for 18 yards. Tackle by 22-Juan Bacote.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
1-10-MEM 47 (8:09) 49-Robert Carroll ran to MEM 48 for -1 yards. Tackle by 54-Christopher Taylor.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Counter Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-11-MEM 48 (7:34) 15-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 10-Bradley Sharp. Pass knocked down by 34-Patrick Bruno.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-11-MEM 48 (7:30) 15-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 49-Robert Carroll. Pressure by 54-Christopher Taylor.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
4-11-MEM 48 (7:26) 7-Bruce Kester punts 39 yards to MEM 9. Fair Catch by 82-Gerard Hall.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 9 (7:20) 4-Brandon Rocha pass incomplete, intended for 83-Robert Herrera.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Flat Right - Run Key
2-10-MEM 9 (7:16) 4-Brandon Rocha pass 38-Gregory Shea ran to MEM 7 for -2 yards. Tackle by 64-John Short.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz - Pass Key
3-12-MEM 7 (6:33) 4-Brandon Rocha pass complete to 20-Davis Kidd to MEM 15 for 8 yards. Tackle by 36-Wayne Mashburn.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3 - Run Key
4-4-MEM 15 (5:53) 17-Daniel Espinosa punts 44 yards to HOU 41. 83-David Nelson to HOU 46 for 5 yards. Tackle by 88-Graig Chamlee. MEM 70-Lloyd Ford was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 46 (5:46) 49-Robert Carroll ran to MEM 50 for 4 yards. Tackle by 90-Douglas Banda.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
2-6-MEM 50 (5:05) 49-Robert Carroll ran to MEM 41 for 9 yards. Tackle by 58-Sandy Linck.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-MEM 41 (4:27) 15-Chester Dougherty sacked at MEM 46 for -5 yards (97-John Biggs). Sack allowed by 66-Hector Courtney.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Looks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-15-MEM 46 (3:49) 15-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 17-Robert Richards.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 WR Post Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
3-15-MEM 46 (3:45) 15-Chester Dougherty pass INTERCEPTED by 36-Gabriel Decker at MEM 31. 36-Gabriel Decker to MEM 31 for -0 yards. Tackle by 40-Omar Guzman.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Dime Normal FS Blitz
1-10-MEM 31 (3:41) PENALTY - False Start (MEM 79-Franklin Johnson)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
1-15-MEM 26 (3:41) 4-Brandon Rocha pass INTERCEPTED by 24-Thomas Erwin at HOU 49. 24-Thomas Erwin to MEM 37 for 14 yards. Tackle by 83-Robert Herrera. PENALTY - Holding (MEM 65-Jeremy Contreras) (Declined)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Flat Right - Run Key
1-10-MEM 37 (3:33) 49-Robert Carroll ran to MEM 28 for 9 yards. Tackle by 27-James Jones.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Counter Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
2-1-MEM 28 (2:50) 49-Robert Carroll ran to MEM 26 for 2 yards. Tackle by 42-Donald Goad.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
1-10-MEM 26 (2:16) 15-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 82-Larry Perez. Pass knocked down by 58-Sandy Linck.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
2-10-MEM 26 (2:12) 49-Robert Carroll ran to MEM 11 for 15 yards. Tackle by 34-Patrick Bruno.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
1-10-MEM 11 (1:36) 37-Rickey Saucier ran to MEM 3 for 7 yards. Tackle by 34-Patrick Bruno.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
2-3-MEM 3 (0:57) 37-Rickey Saucier ran to MEM 8 for -5 yards. Tackle by 54-Christopher Taylor.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
3-7-MEM 8 (0:25) 15-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 10-Bradley Sharp. Pressure by 90-Douglas Banda.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
4-7-MEM 8 (0:22) 16-James Peeler 26 yard field goal is GOOD. MEM 0 HOU 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:20) 16-James Peeler kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to MEM -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (0:20) 4-Brandon Rocha pass complete to 82-Gerard Hall to MEM 36 for 11 yards. Tackle by 36-Wayne Mashburn.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Flat Right - Pass Key
End of first quarter.
1-10-MEM 36 (15:00) 4-Brandon Rocha pass incomplete, intended for 83-Robert Herrera.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
2-10-MEM 36 (14:56) 4-Brandon Rocha pass incomplete, intended for 82-Gerard Hall.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal PA All Go
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Run Key
3-10-MEM 36 (14:51) 4-Brandon Rocha pass complete to 80-Aaron Gleeson to MEM 42 for 7 yards. Tackle by 90-Albert Donaldson. Pressure by 58-Matthew Hard.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SS Blitz - Pass Key
4-3-MEM 42 (14:14) 17-Daniel Espinosa punts 50 yards to HOU 8. Fair Catch by 83-David Nelson.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 8 (14:08) 38-Paul Mailloux ran to HOU 14 for 7 yards. Tackle by 54-Christopher Taylor.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-3-HOU 14 (13:24) 49-Robert Carroll ran to HOU 18 for 3 yards. Tackle by 99-Ronald Shull.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Inside LB Blitz
1-10-HOU 18 (12:47) 15-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 10-Bradley Sharp.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Strong Flood
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
2-10-HOU 18 (12:44) 15-Chester Dougherty sacked at HOU 11 for -7 yards (58-Sandy Linck)
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
3-17-HOU 11 (12:03) 15-Chester Dougherty sacked at HOU 2 for -10 yards (58-Sandy Linck)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
4-26-HOU 2 (11:29) 7-Bruce Kester punts 53 yards to MEM 46. 82-Gerard Hall to HOU 42 for 13 yards. 82-Gerard Hall FUMBLES (88-Jeremy Derby) recovered by HOU-57-Tommie Harrington to HOU 43 for 2 yards. Tackle by 83-Robert Herrera.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 43 (11:19) 49-Robert Carroll ran to MEM 47 for 10 yards. Tackle by 36-Gabriel Decker.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
1-10-MEM 47 (10:42) 15-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 27-August Madrid to MEM 46 for 1 yards. Tackle by 94-Robert Miller. Pressure by 97-John Biggs.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
2-9-MEM 46 (9:55) 49-Robert Carroll ran to MEM 45 for 1 yards. Tackle by 99-Ronald Shull.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
3-8-MEM 45 (9:21) 15-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 17-Robert Richards. Pass knocked down by 27-James Jones. Pressure by 99-Ronald Shull.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
4-8-MEM 45 (9:16) 7-Bruce Kester punts 38 yards to MEM 7.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 7 (9:08) 4-Brandon Rocha pass complete to 83-Robert Herrera to MEM 29 for 21 yards. Tackle by 39-Jason Hatch.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SS Blitz
1-10-MEM 29 (8:27) 4-Brandon Rocha pass complete to 10-Jimmy Landon to MEM 30 for 1 yards. Tackle by 34-Thomas Martin. HOU 59-Morris Sterling was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
2-9-MEM 30 (7:47) 4-Brandon Rocha pass complete to 87-Jerome Wheeler to MEM 49 for 19 yards. Tackle by 34-Thomas Martin.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Run Key
1-10-MEM 49 (7:04) 4-Brandon Rocha pass complete to 80-Aaron Gleeson to HOU 31 for 20 yards. Tackle by 24-Thomas Erwin. Pressure by 50-Paul Walker.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal PA All Go
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1 - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 31 (6:24) 4-Brandon Rocha pass complete to 88-Graig Chamlee to HOU 23 for 9 yards. Tackle by 57-Tommie Harrington. PENALTY - Holding (MEM 78-Rodney Towell)
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SS Blitz - Pass Key
1-20-HOU 41 (6:19) 4-Brandon Rocha pass complete to 20-Davis Kidd to HOU 30 for 11 yards. Tackle by 91-David Burt.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1 - Pass Key
2-9-HOU 30 (5:35) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 26 for 4 yards. Tackle by 55-Boris Riggins.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz - Pass Key
3-4-HOU 26 (4:50) 4-Brandon Rocha pass INTERCEPTED by 57-Tommie Harrington at HOU 19. 57-Tommie Harrington to HOU 20 for 1 yards. Tackle by 82-Gerard Hall.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 20 (4:47) 49-Robert Carroll ran to HOU 25 for 5 yards. Tackle by 99-Ronald Shull.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Inside LB Blitz
2-5-HOU 25 (4:10) 15-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 10-Bradley Sharp to MEM 43 for 32 yards. Tackle by 42-Donald Goad.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-MEM 43 (3:31) 37-Rickey Saucier ran to MEM 48 for -5 yards. Tackle by 95-Nathan Branch.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
2-15-MEM 48 (2:55) 15-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 22-Brian Rosenberger to MEM 43 for 5 yards. Tackle by 27-James Jones. Pressure by 95-Nathan Branch.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
3-10-MEM 43 (2:18) 15-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 17-Robert Richards to MEM 28 for 15 yards. Tackle by 27-James Jones.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-MEM 28 (2:00) 49-Robert Carroll ran to MEM 15 for 13 yards. Tackle by 53-Eric Bunn.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Inside LB Blitz
1-10-MEM 15 (1:26) 15-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 22-Brian Rosenberger to MEM 1 for 15 yards. Tackle by 58-Sandy Linck.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Timeout HOU
1-1-MEM 1 (1:19) 15-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 17-Robert Richards.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
2-1-MEM 1 (1:15) 15-Chester Dougherty sacked at MEM 8 for -7 yards (97-John Biggs). Sack allowed by 66-Hector Courtney.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Drag WR Mix
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
Timeout HOU
3-8-MEM 8 (1:09) 15-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 17-Robert Richards. Pressure by 58-Sandy Linck.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
4-8-MEM 8 (1:05) 16-James Peeler 26 yard field goal is GOOD. MEM 98-Matthew Ford was injured on the play. MEM 0 HOU 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:03) 16-James Peeler kicks 68 yards from HOU 35 to MEM -3. 38-Gregory Shea to MEM 26 for 29 yards. Tackle by 97-Michael Spencer. HOU 55-Boris Riggins was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 26 (0:58) 25-Don Soto ran to MEM 28 for 2 yards. Tackle by 91-David Burt.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz - Run Key
2-8-MEM 28 (0:19) 38-Gregory Shea ran to MEM 40 for 12 yards. Tackle by 57-Tommie Harrington.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Timeout MEM
1-10-MEM 40 (0:13) 4-Brandon Rocha pass INTERCEPTED by 91-David Burt at MEM 49. 91-David Burt to MEM 47 for 1 yards. Tackle by 80-Aaron Gleeson.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Quick Hooks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Flat Right - Run Key
1-10-MEM 47 (0:09) 15-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 82-Larry Perez to MEM 8 for 39 yards. Tackle by 58-Sandy Linck.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz - Pass Key
Timeout HOU
1-8-MEM 8 (0:03) 16-James Peeler 26 yard field goal is GOOD. MEM 0 HOU 9
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
End of half.
(15:00) 16-James Peeler kicks 69 yards from HOU 35 to MEM -4. 38-Gregory Shea to MEM 30 for 34 yards. Tackle by 53-Eugene Gregory.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 30 (14:55) 25-Don Soto ran to MEM 28 for -2 yards. Tackle by 51-Rolando Moulton.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
2-12-MEM 28 (14:22) 4-Brandon Rocha pass complete to 82-Gerard Hall to MEM 50 for 22 yards. Tackle by 36-Wayne Mashburn.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
1-10-MEM 50 (13:47) 4-Brandon Rocha sacked at MEM 43 for -7 yards (59-Morris Sterling). Sack allowed by 78-Rodney Towell.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SS Blitz - Pass Key
2-17-MEM 43 (13:08) 4-Brandon Rocha pass incomplete, intended for 82-Gerard Hall. Pressure by 59-Morris Sterling.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz - Pass Key
3-17-MEM 43 (13:03) 4-Brandon Rocha pass incomplete, dropped by 87-Jerome Wheeler. The pass was behind the receiver. Pressure by 58-Matthew Hard.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Quick Hooks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SS Blitz - Pass Key
4-17-MEM 43 (12:59) 17-Daniel Espinosa punts 42 yards to HOU 14.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 14 (12:50) 15-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 17-Robert Richards.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1 - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 14 (12:45) 15-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 17-Robert Richards. Pressure by 58-Sandy Linck.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz - Pass Key
3-10-HOU 14 (12:42) 15-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 49-Robert Carroll to HOU 19 for 4 yards. Tackle by 53-Eric Bunn. Pressure by 54-Christopher Taylor.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz - Pass Key
4-6-HOU 19 (12:01) 7-Bruce Kester punts 56 yards to MEM 26. 82-Gerard Hall to MEM 40 for 15 yards. Tackle by 74-Tony Lehman.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 40 (11:51) 25-Don Soto ran to MEM 41 for 1 yards. 25-Don Soto FUMBLES (59-Morris Sterling) recovered by MEM-70-Lloyd Ford at MEM 42. Tackle by 24-Thomas Erwin.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1 - Run Key
2-8-MEM 42 (11:09) 4-Brandon Rocha pass complete to 80-Aaron Gleeson to HOU 37 for 20 yards. Tackle by 90-Albert Donaldson.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Quick Hooks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SS Blitz - Run Key
1-10-HOU 37 (10:35) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 24 for 14 yards. Tackle by 91-David Burt.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SS Blitz - Run Key
1-10-HOU 24 (9:54) 4-Brandon Rocha pass incomplete, intended for 83-Robert Herrera.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 24 (9:50) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 9 for 14 yards. Tackle by 24-Thomas Erwin.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Flat Right - Pass Key
1-9-HOU 9 (9:04) 25-Don Soto ran to HOU 11 for -1 yards. Tackle by 59-Morris Sterling. PENALTY - Facemask (HOU 59-Morris Sterling)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Run Key
1-5-HOU 5 (9:02) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 0 for 5 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MEM 6 HOU 9
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Flat Right
(8:59) Extra point GOOD by 1-Chris Farrel. MEM 7 HOU 9
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:59) 1-Chris Farrel kicks 70 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -5. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (8:59) 49-Robert Carroll ran to HOU 24 for -1 yards. Tackle by 54-Christopher Taylor. HOU 49-Robert Carroll was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
2-11-HOU 24 (8:25) 15-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 37-Rickey Saucier to HOU 32 for 8 yards. Tackle by 22-Juan Bacote. Pressure by 90-Douglas Banda. HOU 66-Hector Courtney was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz - Pass Key
3-3-HOU 32 (7:38) 38-Paul Mailloux ran to HOU 30 for -2 yards. 38-Paul Mailloux FUMBLES (42-Donald Goad) recovered by MEM-42-Donald Goad to HOU 28 for 1 yards. Tackle by 38-Paul Mailloux.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
1-10-HOU 28 (7:33) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 18 for 10 yards. Tackle by 48-William Pritt.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 18 (6:47) 4-Brandon Rocha pass complete to 38-Gregory Shea to HOU 3 for 16 yards. Tackle by 57-Tommie Harrington.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz - Pass Key
1-3-HOU 3 (6:06) 25-Don Soto ran for 3 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 64-John Short was injured on the play. MEM 13 HOU 9
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
(6:04) Extra point GOOD by 1-Chris Farrel. MEM 14 HOU 9
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(6:04) 1-Chris Farrel kicks 74 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -9. 83-David Nelson to HOU 15 for 25 yards. Tackle by 90-Douglas Banda.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 15 (6:00) 15-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 22-Brian Rosenberger to HOU 20 for 5 yards. Tackle by 58-Sandy Linck. HOU 52-Reginald Martin was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
2-5-HOU 20 (5:15) 15-Chester Dougherty sacked at HOU 13 for -7 yards (54-Christopher Taylor). Sack allowed by 60-Kenneth Killebrew.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Drag WR Mix
Defensive Play: Dime Normal LB Blitz - Pass Key
3-13-HOU 13 (4:41) 15-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 83-David Nelson.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
4-13-HOU 13 (4:39) 7-Bruce Kester punts 54 yards to MEM 33. 82-Gerard Hall to MEM 45 for 12 yards. Tackle by 69-Ted Eads.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 45 (4:30) 25-Don Soto ran to MEM 44 for -1 yards. Tackle by 99-Ben Temple.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Run Key
2-11-MEM 44 (3:55) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 38 for 19 yards. Tackle by 39-Jason Hatch. HOU 64-John Short was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1 - Run Key
1-10-HOU 38 (3:11) 4-Brandon Rocha pass incomplete, intended for 83-Robert Herrera. Pressure by 90-Albert Donaldson.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 38 (3:08) 4-Brandon Rocha pass incomplete, intended for 83-Robert Herrera. Pressure by 59-Morris Sterling.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside - Pass Key
3-10-HOU 38 (3:04) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 29 for 9 yards. Tackle by 91-David Burt. HOU 48-William Pritt was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SS Blitz - Run Key
4-1-HOU 29 (2:21) 1-Chris Farrel 47 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-HOU 36 (2:17) 49-Robert Carroll ran to HOU 32 for -4 yards. Tackle by 90-Douglas Banda.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
2-14-HOU 32 (1:34) 15-Chester Dougherty sacked at HOU 22 for -10 yards (90-Douglas Banda) HOU 77-Richard Mosley was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz - Pass Key
3-24-HOU 22 (0:52) 15-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 22-Brian Rosenberger. Pressure by 54-Christopher Taylor.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Drag WR Mix
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
4-24-HOU 22 (0:48) 7-Bruce Kester punts 45 yards to MEM 33. 82-Gerard Hall to MEM 46 for 13 yards. Tackle by 57-Tommie Harrington. HOU 97-Michael Spencer was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 46 (0:38) 4-Brandon Rocha pass complete to 82-Gerard Hall to HOU 48 for 5 yards. Tackle by 91-David Burt.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz - Pass Key
End of third quarter.
2-5-HOU 48 (15:00) 4-Brandon Rocha pass incomplete, intended for 80-Aaron Gleeson. Pass knocked down by 57-Tommie Harrington.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz - Pass Key
3-5-HOU 48 (14:57) 4-Brandon Rocha pass INTERCEPTED by 91-David Burt at HOU 41. 91-David Burt to HOU 41 for -0 yards. Tackle by 83-Robert Herrera. Pressure by 64-John Short.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1 - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 41 (14:52) 49-Robert Carroll ran to HOU 41 for a short loss. Tackle by 99-Ronald Shull.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
2-10-HOU 41 (14:09) 49-Robert Carroll ran to HOU 49 for 9 yards. Tackle by 90-Douglas Banda. HOU 17-Robert Richards was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
3-2-HOU 49 (13:31) 15-Chester Dougherty pass INTERCEPTED by 90-Douglas Banda at MEM 46. 90-Douglas Banda to MEM 46 for 0 yards. Tackle by 22-Brian Rosenberger. Pressure by 99-Ronald Shull.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
1-10-MEM 46 (13:26) 4-Brandon Rocha pass complete to 82-Gerard Hall to HOU 49 for 5 yards. Tackle by 36-Wayne Mashburn.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Quick Hooks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1 - Pass Key
2-5-HOU 49 (12:43) 4-Brandon Rocha pass incomplete, intended for 20-Davis Kidd.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1 - Pass Key
3-5-HOU 49 (12:39) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 46 for 3 yards. Tackle by 90-Albert Donaldson. MEM 20-Davis Kidd was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Run Key
4-2-HOU 46 (11:57) 17-Daniel Espinosa punts 42 yards to HOU 4. Fair Catch by 83-David Nelson.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 4 (11:50) 49-Robert Carroll ran to HOU 1 for -3 yards. Tackle by 94-Robert Miller.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Run Key
2-13-HOU 1 (11:17) 15-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 10-Bradley Sharp. Pass knocked down by 22-Juan Bacote. Pressure by 54-Christopher Taylor.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Streaks
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz - Pass Key
3-13-HOU 1 (11:13) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 69-Ted Eads)
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
3-13-HOU 1 (11:13) 49-Robert Carroll ran to HOU 1 for 1 yards. Tackle by 95-Nathan Branch.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone - Run Key
4-13-HOU 1 (10:28) 7-Bruce Kester punts 45 yards to HOU 46.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 46 (10:19) 4-Brandon Rocha sacked at MEM 48 for -6 yards (59-Morris Sterling). Sack allowed by 78-Rodney Towell.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
2-16-MEM 48 (9:35) 4-Brandon Rocha pass incomplete, intended for 82-Gerard Hall. Pass knocked down by 36-Wayne Mashburn. Pressure by 50-Paul Walker.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1 - Pass Key
3-16-MEM 48 (9:31) 4-Brandon Rocha pass incomplete, dropped by 10-Jimmy Landon. Pressure by 58-Matthew Hard.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2 - Pass Key
4-16-MEM 48 (9:27) 17-Daniel Espinosa punts 41 yards to HOU 11. Fair Catch by 83-David Nelson.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 11 (9:21) 15-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 17-Robert Richards. Pressure by 63-Charles Devine.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 11 (9:16) 15-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 22-Brian Rosenberger to HOU 24 for 13 yards. Tackle by 34-Patrick Bruno. Pressure by 58-Sandy Linck.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 24 (8:34) 49-Robert Carroll ran to HOU 26 for 2 yards. Tackle by 99-Ronald Shull.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Inside LB Blitz - Run Key
2-8-HOU 26 (7:49) 15-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 82-Larry Perez to HOU 34 for 8 yards. Tackle by 42-Donald Goad. Pressure by 54-Christopher Taylor.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Streaks
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 34 (7:13) 49-Robert Carroll ran to HOU 33 for -1 yards. Tackle by 95-Nathan Branch. MEM 90-Douglas Banda was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz - Run Key
2-11-HOU 33 (6:37) (Hot Read) 15-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 49-Robert Carroll to MEM 4 for 63 yards. Tackle by 27-James Jones. Pressure by 58-Sandy Linck. The defense seems to be calling that same play a lot.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Looks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz - Pass Key
1-4-MEM 4 (5:45) 37-Rickey Saucier ran to MEM 5 for -1 yards. Tackle by 63-Charles Devine.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Run Key
2-5-MEM 5 (5:03) 15-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 40-Omar Guzman for 5 yards. TOUCHDOWN! Pressure by 97-John Biggs. MEM 14 HOU 15
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz - Pass Key
(4:58) 37-Rickey Saucier ran for 2 yards. CONVERSION GOOD! MEM 14 HOU 17
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz - Run Key
(4:58) 16-James Peeler kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to MEM -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (4:58) 4-Brandon Rocha pass complete to 38-Gregory Shea to MEM 31 for 6 yards. Tackle by 36-Wayne Mashburn.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2 - Pass Key
2-4-MEM 31 (4:24) 4-Brandon Rocha pass incomplete, intended for 82-Gerard Hall. Pressure by 50-Paul Walker.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2 - Pass Key
3-4-MEM 31 (4:21) 4-Brandon Rocha pass complete to 82-Gerard Hall to HOU 49 for 20 yards. Tackle by 36-Wayne Mashburn. Pressure by 58-Matthew Hard.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 49 (3:36) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 41 for 8 yards. Tackle by 91-David Burt.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Flat Right - Pass Key
2-2-HOU 41 (2:51) 4-Brandon Rocha pass incomplete, intended for 80-Aaron Gleeson. Pass knocked down by 57-Tommie Harrington.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz - Pass Key
3-2-HOU 41 (2:47) 4-Brandon Rocha sacked at HOU 44 for -3 yards (59-Morris Sterling). Sack allowed by 78-Rodney Towell.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
4-5-HOU 44 (2:23) 4-Brandon Rocha pass complete to 88-Graig Chamlee to HOU 33 for 10 yards. Tackle by 36-Wayne Mashburn.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz - Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-HOU 33 (2:00) 4-Brandon Rocha pass incomplete, intended for 83-Robert Herrera. Pass knocked down by 99-Ben Temple. Pressure by 59-Morris Sterling.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 33 (1:55) 4-Brandon Rocha pass complete to 87-Jerome Wheeler to HOU 29 for 5 yards. Tackle by 91-David Burt.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz - Pass Key
Timeout MEM
3-5-HOU 29 (1:50) 4-Brandon Rocha pass complete to 10-Jimmy Landon to HOU 5 for 24 yards. Tackle by 39-Jason Hatch. Pressure by 58-Matthew Hard. It looks like the offense is starting to get familiar with that defensive play.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal PA All Go
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1 - Pass Key
1-5-HOU 5 (1:15) 4-Brandon Rocha pass complete to 83-Robert Herrera for 5 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MEM 20 HOU 17
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2 - Pass Key
(1:11) Extra point by 1-Chris Farrel is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:11) 1-Chris Farrel kicks 75 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (1:11) 15-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, dropped by 22-Brian Rosenberger.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1 - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 25 (1:08) 15-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 49-Robert Carroll to HOU 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 42-Donald Goad. Pressure by 54-Christopher Taylor.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz - Pass Key
Timeout HOU
3-6-HOU 29 (1:03) 15-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 40-Omar Guzman. Pass knocked down by 58-Sandy Linck. Pressure by 97-John Biggs.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Drag WR Mix
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1 - Pass Key
4-6-HOU 29 (0:59) 15-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 17-Robert Richards to HOU 36 for 7 yards. Tackle by 27-James Jones.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Pass Key
Timeout HOU
1-10-HOU 36 (0:54) (Hot Read) 15-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 49-Robert Carroll to HOU 46 for 10 yards. Tackle by 42-Donald Goad.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 46 (0:40) 15-Chester Dougherty sacked at HOU 39 for -7 yards (99-Ronald Shull). Sack allowed by 52-Reginald Martin.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Drag WR Mix
Defensive Play: Dime Normal FS Blitz - Pass Key
2-17-HOU 39 (0:22) 15-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 27-August Madrid.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Pass Key
3-17-HOU 39 (0:18) 15-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 40-Omar Guzman to HOU 42 for 3 yards. Tackle by 96-William Malone.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
Timeout HOU
4-14-HOU 42 (0:13) 15-Chester Dougherty sacked at HOU 34 for -8 yards (95-Nathan Branch). Sack allowed by 77-Richard Mosley. Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 WR Post Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1 - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 34 (0:10) 4-Brandon Rocha kneeled down to HOU 34 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Cover 4 - Pass Key
End of fourth quarter.

Final Score: Memphis Showboats 20, Houston Gamblers 17