Northern Illinois vs ALABAMA (Sep 20, 2003)
Box Score
Box Score (Final)
Northern Illinois vs ALABAMA (Sep 20, 2003 at Tuscaloosa, Alabama)
Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Score
----------------- -- -- -- -- -----
Northern Illinois... 2 3 7 7 - 19 Record: (3-0)
ALABAMA............. 6 3 0 7 - 16 Record: (2-2)
Scoring Summary:
1st 02:57 ALABAMA - Zach Fletcher 28 yd pass from Brodie Croyle (Brian Bostick kick blockd), 8-82 4:05, NIU 0 - ALABAMA 6
02:57 NIU - Kevin Woods PAT return, , NIU 2 - ALABAMA 6
2nd 10:04 NIU - Steve Azar 51 yd field goal, 15-60 7:53, NIU 5 - ALABAMA 6
06:11 ALABAMA - Brian Bostick 35 yd field goal, 8-62 3:53, NIU 5 - ALABAMA 9
3rd 06:05 NIU - Shatone Powers 12 yd pass from Josh Haldi (Steve Azar kick), 4-40 1:07, NIU 12 - ALABAMA 9
4th 07:28 NIU - Dan Sheldon 48 yd pass from Josh Haldi (Steve Azar kick), 8-91 3:48, NIU 19 - ALABAMA 9
05:36 ALABAMA - Shaud Williams 54 yd run (Brian Bostick kick), 7-80 1:52, NIU 19 - ALABAMA 16
NIU ALABAMA
FIRST DOWNS................... 16 15
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)............ 40-118 26-118
PASSING YDS (NET)............. 149 276
Passes Att-Comp-Int........... 24-16-0 39-22-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS..... 64-267 65-394
Fumble Returns-Yards.......... 0-0 0-0
Punt Returns-Yards............ 5-38 2-7
Kickoff Returns-Yards......... 3-53 3-41
Interception Returns-Yards.... 0-0 0-0
Punts (Number-Avg)............ 7-46.4 7-33.6
Fumbles-Lost.................. 0-0 1-0
Penalties-Yards............... 6-42 8-72
Possession Time............... 30:21 29:39
Third-Down Conversions........ 7 of 18 6 of 17
Fourth-Down Conversions....... 0 of 0 2 of 3
Red-Zone Scores-Chances....... 1-1 1-1
Sacks By: Number-Yards........ 1-6 5-38
RUSHING: Northern Illinois-Michael Turner 27-156; A.J. Harris 5-9; Niu Huskies 3-minus 9;
Josh Haldi 5-minus 38. ALABAMA-Shaud Williams 13-96; Ray Hudson 4-16; Brodie Croyle 6-4; Kenneth
Darby 3-2.
PASSING: Northern Illinois-Josh Haldi 16-24-0-149. ALABAMA-Brodie Croyle 22-39-0-276.
RECEIVING: Northern Illinois-P.J. Fleck 5-29; Sam Hurd 3-20; Keith Perry 3-18; Dan Sheldon
2-49; Shatone Powers 2-22; A.J. Harris 1-11. ALABAMA-Shaud Williams 6-37; Dre Fulgham 3-72; Zach
Fletcher 3-68; Triandos Luke 3-57; Brandon Greer 2-19; Tim Castille 2-9; David Cavan 1-10; Clint
Johnston 1-5; Kenneth Darby 1-minus 1.
INTERCEPTIONS: Northern Illinois-None. ALABAMA-None.
FUMBLES: Northern Illinois-None. ALABAMA-Brodie Croyle 1-0.
Stadium: Bryant-Denny Stadium Attendance: 83018
Kickoff time: 6:05 PM End of Game: 8:49 PM Total elapsed time: 2:44
Officials: Referee: Doyle Jackson; Umpire: W. Hackett, Jr.;
Linesman: Clifton Eley; Line judge: Mickey Haddock; Back judge: Stan Murray;
Field judge: Greg Thomas; Side judge: Randy Jackson; Scorer: Buddy Jones;
Temperature: 84 deg F Wind: NW @ 5 Weather: Overcast, 45% rh
Northern Illinois vs ALABAMA (Sep 20, 2003 at Tuscaloosa, Alabama)
SACKS (UA-A): Northern Illinois-Quince Holman 1-0. ALABAMA-Antwan Odom 2-0; Ahmad Childress
1-0; N M. Loescher 1-0; Freddie Roach 1-0; Derrick Pope 1-0.
TACKLES (UA-A): Northern Illinois-Akil Grant 13-0; Brian Atkinson 7-2; Nick Duffy 7-1; L.
Hickenbottom 5-1; Javan Lee 4-0; Martin Wilson 2-0; Rob Lee 2-0; Randee Drew 2-0; Quince Holman 2-0;
Jason Frank 0-2; Travis Moore 0-2; K. Strothman 1-0; Vinson Reynolds 1-0; Adriel Hansbro 1-0; Deon
Smith 1-0; Ray Smith 0-1; Alvah Hansbro 0-1. ALABAMA-Derrick Pope 7-7; Roman Harper 10-3; Demeco
Ryans 6-2; Charles Jones 4-4; Freddie Roach 4-4; Charlie Peprah 6-1; Anthony Madison 5-2; Anthony
Bryant 2-3; Antwan Odom 2-2; Ramzee Robinson 2-1; Juwan Garth 2-1; Mark Anderson 1-1; Ahmad
Childress 1-1; Terrence Jones 1-1; N M. Loescher 0-2; Leslie Williams 1-0; David Scott 1-0; Carlos
Andrews 1-0; Kyle Tatum 0-1.
Game Starters:
Northern Illinois
POS ## OFFENSE
LT 62 Doug Free
LG 61 Matt Rogers
C 63 Todd Ghilani
RG 68 Jake Ebenhoch
RT 66 Jake Verstraete
TE 89 Brad Cieslak
SE 82 P.J. Fleck
FL 83 Shatone Powers
SE 84 Sam Hurd
QB 10 Josh Haldi
TB 32 Michael Turner
POS ## DEFENSE
LE 99 Jason Frank
DT 90 Martin Wilson
NT 91 Leonard Cooksey
RE 56 Travis Moore
SLB 38 Brian Atkinson
MLB 45 Nick Duffy
WLB 47 Javan Lee
WSCB 18 Randee Drew
SS 21 Akil Grant
FS 9 L. Hickenbottom
SSCB 27 Rob Lee
ALABAMA
POS ## OFFENSE
LT 70 Wesley Britt
LG 75 Atlas Herrion
C 74 JB Closner
RG 73 D. Alexander
RT 51 Evan Mathis
TE 87 David Cavan
FL 84 Triandos Luke
SE 80 Zach Fletcher
QB 12 Brodie Croyle
F 88 Clint Johnston
TB 21 Shaud Williams
POS ## DEFENSE
LDE 90 N M. Loescher
LDT 97 Anthony Bryant
RDT 95 Ahmad Childress
RDE 98 Antwan Odom
WLB 35 Demeco Ryans
MLB 8 Freddie Roach
SLB 6 Derrick Pope
RCB 9 Anthony Madison
FS 20 Charles Jones
SS 41 Roman Harper
LCB 26 Charlie Peprah
Player participation:
Northern Illinois: 1-Keith Perry, 5-Dan Sheldon, 11-Alvah Hansbro, 12-Adriel Hansbro, 13-Steve Azar, 22-Jason Hawkins,
24-A.J. Harris, 26-A. Gallagher, 29-Deon Smith, 31-Kevin Woods, 48-Ray Smith, 50-K. Strothman, 55-Vinson Reynolds,
96-Quince Holman.
ALABAMA: 1-Thurman Ward, 3-Dre Fulgham, 10-Carlos Andrews, 17-Ramzee Robinson, 18-Gabe Giardina, 19-Roberto McBride,
22-Brian Bostick, 23-David Scott, 24-Bo Freelend, 27-Ray Hudson, 29-Tim Castille, 31-Greg McLain, 32-Chris James,
34-Kenneth Darby, 37-Matt Miller, 38-Josh Smith, 39-Lance Taylor, 42-Juwan Garth, 43-Kyle Robinson, 47-Mark Anderson,
48-Leslie Williams, 50-Nick Ridings, 55-Terrence Jones, 81-Brandon Greer, 85-Kyle Tatum, 93-Donald Clarke.
Scoring Summary
Scoring Summary (Final)
2003 Alabama Crimson Tide Football
Northern Illinois vs ALABAMA (Sep 20, 2003 at Tuscaloosa, Alabama)
Northern Illinois (3-0) vs. ALABAMA (2-2)
Date: Sep 20, 2003 Site: Tuscaloosa, Alabama Stadium: Bryant-Denny Stadium
Attendance: 83018
Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Score
----------------- -- -- -- -- -----
Northern Illinois... 2 3 7 7 - 19
ALABAMA............. 6 3 0 7 - 16
Scoring Summary:
1st 02:57 ALABAMA - Zach Fletcher 28 yd pass from Brodie Croyle (Brian Bostick kick blockd)
8 plays, 82 yards, TOP 4:05, NIU 0 - ALABAMA 6
02:57 NIU - Kevin Woods PAT return
NIU 2 - ALABAMA 6
2nd 10:04 NIU - Steve Azar 51 yd field goal
15 plays, 60 yards, TOP 7:53, NIU 5 - ALABAMA 6
06:11 ALABAMA - Brian Bostick 35 yd field goal
8 plays, 62 yards, TOP 3:53, NIU 5 - ALABAMA 9
3rd 06:05 NIU - Shatone Powers 12 yd pass from Josh Haldi (Steve Azar kick)
4 plays, 40 yards, TOP 1:07, NIU 12 - ALABAMA 9
4th 07:28 NIU - Dan Sheldon 48 yd pass from Josh Haldi (Steve Azar kick)
8 plays, 91 yards, TOP 3:48, NIU 19 - ALABAMA 9
05:36 ALABAMA - Shaud Williams 54 yd run (Brian Bostick kick)
7 plays, 80 yards, TOP 1:52, NIU 19 - ALABAMA 16
Kickoff time: 6:05 PM End of Game: 8:49 PM Total elapsed time: 2:44
Officials: Referee: Doyle Jackson; Umpire: W. Hackett, Jr.;
Linesman: Clifton Eley; Line judge: Mickey Haddock; Back judge: Stan Murray;
Field judge: Greg Thomas; Side judge: Randy Jackson; Scorer: Buddy Jones;
Temperature: 84 deg F Wind: NW @ 5 Weather: Overcast, 45% rh
Team Statistics
Team Statistics (Final)
2003 Alabama Crimson Tide Football
Northern Illinois vs ALABAMA (Sep 20, 2003 at Tuscaloosa, Alabama)
NIU ALABAMA
FIRST DOWNS................... 16 15
Rushing..................... 10 6
Passing..................... 4 9
Penalty..................... 2 0
Rushing Attempts.............. 40 26
Yards Gained Rushing.......... 172 143
Yards Lost Rushing............ 54 25
NET YARDS RUSHING............. 118 118
NET YARDS PASSING............. 149 276
Passes Attempted............ 24 39
Passes Completed............ 16 22
Had Intercepted............. 0 0
TOTAL OFFENSIVE PLAYS......... 64 65
TOTAL NET YARDS............... 267 394
Average Gain Per Play....... 4.2 6.1
Fumbles: Number-Lost.......... 0-0 1-0
Penalties: Number-Yards....... 6-42 8-72
Number of Punts-Yards......... 7-325 7-235
Average Per Punt............ 46.4 33.6
Punt Returns: Number-Yards.... 5-38 2-7
Kickoff Returns: Number-Yards. 3-53 3-41
Interceptions: Number-Yards... 0-0 0-0
Fumble Returns: Number-Yards.. 0-0 0-0
Miscellaneous Yards........... 0 0
Possession Time............... 30:21 29:39
Third-Down Conversions........ 7 of 18 6 of 17
Fourth-Down Conversions....... 0 of 0 2 of 3
Red-Zone Scores-Chances....... 1-1 1-1
Sacks By: Number-Yards........ 1-6 5-38
Individual Statistics
Individual Statistics (Final)
2003 Alabama Crimson Tide Football
Northern Illinois vs ALABAMA (Sep 20, 2003 at Tuscaloosa, Alabama)
Northern Illinois
Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Lg Avg
--------------------------------------------
Michael Turner 27 160 4 156 0 21 5.8
A.J. Harris 5 12 3 9 0 5 1.8
Niu Huskies 3 0 9 -9 0 0 -3.0
Josh Haldi 5 0 38 -38 0 0 -7.6
Totals... 40 172 54 118 0 21 3.0
Passing Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack
--------------------------------------------
Josh Haldi 24-16-0 149 2 48 5
Totals... 24-16-0 149 2 48 5
Receiving No. Yds TD Long
-----------------------------------
P.J. Fleck 5 29 0 12
Sam Hurd 3 20 0 10
Keith Perry 3 18 0 9
Dan Sheldon 2 49 1 48
Shatone Powers 2 22 1 12
A.J. Harris 1 11 0 11
Totals... 16 149 2 48
Punting No. Yds Avg Long In20
-----------------------------------------
A. Gallagher 7 325 46.4 60 5
Totals... 7 325 46.4 60 5
Punts Kickoffs Intercept
All Returns No.Yds.Lg No.Yds.Lg No.Yds.Lg
---------------------------------------------
Dan Sheldon 4 32 12 0 0 0 0 0 0
L. Hickenbottom 0 0 0 3 53 26 0 0 0
Jason Hawkins 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals... 5 38 12 3 53 26 0 0 0
Field goal attempts
----------------------------------------
Steve Azar 2nd 10:04 51 yds - Good
Steve Azar 2nd 00:48 47 yds - Missed
FUMBLES: Northern Illinois-None. ALABAMA-Brodie Croyle 1-0.
ALABAMA
Rushing No Gain Loss Net TD Lg Avg
--------------------------------------------
Shaud Williams 13 105 9 96 1 54 7.4
Ray Hudson 4 16 0 16 0 12 4.0
Brodie Croyle 6 18 14 4 0 11 0.7
Kenneth Darby 3 4 2 2 0 2 0.7
Totals... 26 143 25 118 1 54 4.5
Passing Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack
--------------------------------------------
Brodie Croyle 39-22-0 276 1 43 1
Totals... 39-22-0 276 1 43 1
Receiving No. Yds TD Long
-----------------------------------
Shaud Williams 6 37 0 14
Dre Fulgham 3 72 0 43
Zach Fletcher 3 68 1 37
Triandos Luke 3 57 0 28
Brandon Greer 2 19 0 12
Tim Castille 2 9 0 5
David Cavan 1 10 0 10
Clint Johnston 1 5 0 5
Kenneth Darby 1 -1 0 0
Totals... 22 276 1 43
Punting No. Yds Avg Long In20
-----------------------------------------
Bo Freelend 6 235 39.2 50 3
Team 1 0 0.0 0 0
Totals... 7 235 33.6 50 3
Punts Kickoffs Intercept
All Returns No.Yds.Lg No.Yds.Lg No.Yds.Lg
---------------------------------------------
Shaud Williams 2 7 6 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ramzee Robinson 0 0 0 2 26 15 0 0 0
Ray Hudson 0 0 0 1 15 15 0 0 0
Totals... 2 7 6 3 41 15 0 0 0
Field goal attempts
----------------------------------------
Brian Bostick 2nd 06:11 35 yds - Good
FUMBLES: Northern Illinois-None. ALABAMA-Brodie Croyle 1-0.
FUMBLES: Northern Illinois-None. ALABAMA-Brodie Croyle 1-0.
Drive Chart
Drive Chart (Final)
2003 Alabama Crimson Tide Football
Northern Illinois vs ALABAMA (Sep 20, 2003 at Tuscaloosa, Alabama)
Drive Started Drive Ended Consumed
Team Qtr Spot Time Obtained Spot Time How Lost Pl-Yds TOP
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NIU 1st N20 15:00 Kickoff N40 12:13 Punt 6-20 02:47
NIU 1st N07 09:48 Punt N30 07:02 Punt 6-23 02:46
NIU 1st N06 02:57 Kickoff A34 10:04 *FIELD GOAL 15-60 07:53
NIU 2nd N18 06:11 Kickoff N15 04:28 Punt 3--3 01:43
NIU 2nd A42 01:41 Punt A29 00:48 Missed FG 5-13 00:53
NIU 3rd N30 12:04 Punt N42 08:15 Punt 6-12 03:49
NIU 3rd A40 07:12 Punt A00 06:05 *TOUCHDOWN 4-40 01:07
NIU 3rd A43 04:16 Punt A44 02:34 Punt 3--1 01:42
NIU 3rd N18 00:13 Punt N35 14:16 Punt 4-17 00:57
NIU 4th N09 11:16 Punt A00 07:28 *TOUCHDOWN 8-91 03:48
NIU 4th N33 05:36 Kickoff N40 04:24 Punt 3-7 01:12
NIU 4th A31 01:44 Downs A40 00:00 End of half 3--9 01:44
ALABAMA 1st A18 12:13 Punt A43 09:48 Punt 4-25 02:25
ALABAMA 1st A18 07:02 Punt N00 02:57 *TOUCHDOWN 8-82 04:05
ALABAMA 2nd A20 10:04 Kickoff N18 06:11 *FIELD GOAL 8-62 03:53
ALABAMA 2nd A50 04:28 Punt A49 01:41 Punt 6--1 02:47
ALABAMA 2nd A30 00:48 Missed FG A25 15:00 End of half 1--5 00:48
ALABAMA 3rd A08 15:00 Kickoff A46 12:04 Punt 6-38 02:56
ALABAMA 3rd A11 08:15 Punt A09 07:12 Punt 3--2 01:03
ALABAMA 3rd A14 06:05 Kickoff A18 04:16 Punt 3-4 01:49
ALABAMA 3rd A08 02:34 Punt A47 00:13 Punt 6-39 02:21
ALABAMA 4th A12 14:16 Punt N45 11:16 Punt 6-43 03:00
ALABAMA 4th A20 07:28 Kickoff N00 05:36 *TOUCHDOWN 7-80 01:52
ALABAMA 4th A20 04:24 Punt A32 01:44 Downs 8-12 02:40
NIU 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd
Qtr Qtr Qtr Qtr Half Half Total
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Time of possession 08:30 07:32 06:51 07:28 16:02 14:19 30:21
3rd Down Conversions 3/5 1/4 1/4 2/5 4/9 3/9 7/18
Avg Field Position N11 N38 N41 N37 N21 N39 N32
4th Down Conversions 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0
ALABAMA 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd
Qtr Qtr Qtr Qtr Half Half Total
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Time of possession 06:30 07:28 08:09 07:32 13:58 15:41 29:39
3rd Down Conversions 0/1 2/4 2/6 2/6 2/5 4/12 6/17
Avg Field Position A18 A33 A10 A17 A27 A13 A19
4th Down Conversions 0/0 0/0 0/0 2/3 0/0 2/3 2/3
Drive Chart (By Quarter)
Drive Started Drive Ended Consumed
Team Qtr Spot Time Obtained Spot Time How Lost Pl-Yds TOP
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NIU 1st N20 15:00 Kickoff N40 12:13 Punt 6-20 02:47
ALABAMA 1st A18 12:13 Punt A43 09:48 Punt 4-25 02:25
NIU 1st N07 09:48 Punt N30 07:02 Punt 6-23 02:46
ALABAMA 1st A18 07:02 Punt N00 02:57 *TOUCHDOWN 8-82 04:05
NIU 1st N06 02:57 Kickoff A34 10:04 *FIELD GOAL 15-60 07:53
ALABAMA 2nd A20 10:04 Kickoff N18 06:11 *FIELD GOAL 8-62 03:53
NIU 2nd N18 06:11 Kickoff N15 04:28 Punt 3--3 01:43
ALABAMA 2nd A50 04:28 Punt A49 01:41 Punt 6--1 02:47
NIU 2nd A42 01:41 Punt A29 00:48 Missed FG 5-13 00:53
ALABAMA 2nd A30 00:48 Missed FG A25 15:00 End of half 1--5 00:48
ALABAMA 3rd A08 15:00 Kickoff A46 12:04 Punt 6-38 02:56
NIU 3rd N30 12:04 Punt N42 08:15 Punt 6-12 03:49
ALABAMA 3rd A11 08:15 Punt A09 07:12 Punt 3--2 01:03
NIU 3rd A40 07:12 Punt A00 06:05 *TOUCHDOWN 4-40 01:07
ALABAMA 3rd A14 06:05 Kickoff A18 04:16 Punt 3-4 01:49
NIU 3rd A43 04:16 Punt A44 02:34 Punt 3--1 01:42
ALABAMA 3rd A08 02:34 Punt A47 00:13 Punt 6-39 02:21
NIU 3rd N18 00:13 Punt N35 14:16 Punt 4-17 00:57
ALABAMA 4th A12 14:16 Punt N45 11:16 Punt 6-43 03:00
NIU 4th N09 11:16 Punt A00 07:28 *TOUCHDOWN 8-91 03:48
ALABAMA 4th A20 07:28 Kickoff N00 05:36 *TOUCHDOWN 7-80 01:52
NIU 4th N33 05:36 Kickoff N40 04:24 Punt 3-7 01:12
ALABAMA 4th A20 04:24 Punt A32 01:44 Downs 8-12 02:40
NIU 4th A31 01:44 Downs A40 00:00 End of half 3--9 01:44
Defensive Statistics
Defensive Statistics (Final)
2003 Alabama Crimson Tide Football
Northern Illinois vs ALABAMA (Sep 20, 2003 at Tuscaloosa, Alabama)
Northern Illinois
## Player Solo Ast Tot TFL/Yds FF FR-Yd Intc BrUp Blkd Sack/Yds QH
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21 Akil Grant 13 . 13 . . . . . . / .
38 Brian Atkinson 7 2 9 1.0/2 . . . . . / .
45 Nick Duffy 7 1 8 2.0/5 . . . 1 . / 1
9 L. Hickenbottom 5 1 6 . . . . . . / .
47 Javan Lee 4 . 4 . . . . . . / .
96 Quince Holman 2 . 2 2.0/7 . . . . . 1/6 .
90 Martin Wilson 2 . 2 1.0/4 . . . . . / .
18 Randee Drew 2 . 2 . . . . 1 . / .
27 Rob Lee 2 . 2 . . . . 1 . / 1
99 Jason Frank . 2 2 . . . . . 1 / 1
56 Travis Moore . 2 2 . . . . . . / .
12 Adriel Hansbro 1 . 1 . . . . . . / .
50 K. Strothman 1 . 1 . . . . . . / 1
55 Vinson Reynolds 1 . 1 . . . . . . / .
29 Deon Smith 1 . 1 . . . . . . / .
11 Alvah Hansbro . 1 1 . . . . . . / .
48 Ray Smith . 1 1 . . . . . . / .
22 Jason Hawkins . . . . . . . . 1 / .
91 Leonard Cooksey . . . . . . . . . / 1
ALABAMA
## Player Solo Ast Tot TFL/Yds FF FR-Yd Intc BrUp Blkd Sack/Yds QH
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6 Derrick Pope 7 7 14 1.0/4 . . . . . 1/4 .
41 Roman Harper 10 3 13 . . . . . . / 1
35 Demeco Ryans 6 2 8 . . . . . . / 1
8 Freddie Roach 4 4 8 2.0/7 . . . . . 1/4 .
20 Charles Jones 4 4 8 . . . . . . / .
26 Charlie Peprah 6 1 7 . . . . . . / .
9 Anthony Madison 5 2 7 . . . . . . / .
97 Anthony Bryant 2 3 5 . . . . . . / 2
98 Antwan Odom 2 2 4 2.0/17 . . . . . 2/17 3
42 Juwan Garth 2 1 3 . . . . . . / .
17 Ramzee Robinson 2 1 3 . . . . . . / .
55 Terrence Jones 1 1 2 . . . . . . / .
47 Mark Anderson 1 1 2 . . . . . . / .
95 Ahmad Childress 1 1 2 1.0/5 . . . . . 1/5 .
90 N M. Loescher . 2 2 1.0/12 . . . . . 1/12 4
23 David Scott 1 . 1 . . . . . . / .
10 Carlos Andrews 1 . 1 . . . . . . / .
48 Leslie Williams 1 . 1 . . . . . . / .
85 Kyle Tatum . 1 1 . . . . . . / .
Play-by-Play Summary
Play-by-Play Summary (1st quarter)
2003 Alabama Crimson Tide Football
Northern Illinois vs ALABAMA (Sep 20, 2003 at Tuscaloosa, Alabama)
Alabama wins the toss and defers. NIU will receive and defend the
South goal.
N 1-10 N35 ALABAMA ball on ALABAMA35.
Kyle Robinson kickoff 65 yards to the NIU0, touchback.
N 1-10 N20 Michael Turner rush over right tackle for 1 yard to the NIU21 (Derrick
Pope;Roman Harper).
N 2-9 N21 Michael Turner rush over right tackle for 8 yards to the NIU29 (Anthony
Madison;N M. Loescher).
N 3-1 N29 Timeout Northern Illinois, clock 13:35.
N 3-1 N29 Michael Turner rush up middle for 2 yards to the NIU31, 1ST DOWN NIU
(Derrick Pope;Antwan Odom).
N 1-10 N31 Josh Haldi sideline pass complete to Keith Perry for 9 yards to the NIU40,
out-of-bounds (Derrick Pope).
N 2-1 N40 Michael Turner rush up middle for no gain to the NIU40 (Demeco Ryans;Derrick
Pope).
N 3-1 N40 Josh Haldi deep pass incomplete to Keith Perry.
N 4-1 N40 A. Gallagher punt 43 yards to the ALABAMA17, Shaud Williams return 1 yards
to the ALABAMA18 (Akil Grant).
--------------- 6 plays, 20 yards, TOP 02:47 ---------------
A 1-10 A18 ALABAMA drive start at 12:13 (1st).
A 1-10 A18 Shaud Williams rush over right tackle for 18 yards to the ALABAMA36,
1ST DOWN ALABAMA (L. Hickenbottom).
A 1-10 A36 Brodie Croyle crossing pass complete to Zach Fletcher for 3 yards to the
ALABAMA39 (Brian Atkinson).
A 2-7 A39 Shaud Williams rush draw play for 3 yards to the ALABAMA42 (L.
Hickenbottom;Travis Moore).
A 3-4 A42 Brodie Croyle RF pass complete to Shaud Williams for 1 yard to the
ALABAMA43 (Randee Drew).
A 4-3 A43 Bo Freelend punt 50 yards to the NIU7, Dan Sheldon return 0 yards to the
NIU7 (David Scott).
--------------- 4 plays, 25 yards, TOP 02:25 ---------------
N 1-10 N07 NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 09:48 (1st).
N 1-10 N07 Michael Turner rush over right guard for 6 yards to the NIU13 (Demeco
Ryans).
N 2-4 N13 Michael Turner rush over left tackle for 17 yards to the NIU30, 1ST DOWN
NIU (Roman Harper;Anthony Madison).
N 1-10 N30 Josh Haldi RF pass complete to P.J. Fleck for 5 yards to the NIU35,
out-of-bounds, PENALTY NIU holding 10 yards to the NIU25.
N 1-15 N25 1st and 15.
N 1-15 N25 Josh Haldi screen pass complete to Sam Hurd for 10 yards to the NIU35
(Charles Jones;Anthony Bryant).
N 2-5 N35 Josh Haldi sacked for loss of 5 yards to the NIU30 (Ahmad Childress).
N 3-10 N30 Josh Haldi crossing pass incomplete to P.J. Fleck, QB hurry by Demeco Ryans.
N 4-10 N30 A. Gallagher punt 48 yards to the ALABAMA22, Shaud Williams return 6 yards
to the ALABAMA28, PENALTY ALABAMA illegal block 10 yards to the
ALABAMA18, 1st and 10, ALABAMA ball on ALABAMA18.
--------------- 6 plays, 23 yards, TOP 02:46 ---------------
A 1-10 A18 ALABAMA drive start at 07:02 (1st).
A 1-10 A18 Ray Hudson rush over left end for 12 yards to the ALABAMA30, 1ST DOWN
ALABAMA (Akil Grant).
A 1-10 A30 Ray Hudson rush up middle for 2 yards to the ALABAMA32 (Nick Duffy).
A 2-8 A32 Brodie Croyle slant pass complete to Dre Fulgham for 20 yards to the
NIU48, 1ST DOWN ALABAMA (Rob Lee).
A 1-10 N48 Ray Hudson rush over right guard for no gain to the NIU48 (Nick Duffy).
A 2-10 N48 Brodie Croyle RF pass complete to David Cavan for 10 yards to the NIU38,
1ST DOWN ALABAMA (Nick Duffy).
A 1-10 N38 Shaud Williams rush over right tackle for 7 yards to the NIU31 (Akil
Grant).
A 2-3 N31 Shaud Williams rush draw play for 3 yards to the NIU28, 1ST DOWN
ALABAMA (Akil Grant).
A 1-10 N28 Brodie Croyle deep pass complete to Zach Fletcher for 28 yards to the
NIU0, 1ST DOWN ALABAMA, TOUCHDOWN, clock 02:57.
Brian Bostick kick attempt failed (blocked), returned by Kevin Woods for
defensive PAT, clock 02:57 (blocked by Jason Frank).
==============================
NORTHERN ILLINOIS 0, ALABAMA 6
==============================
--------------- 8 plays, 72 yards, TOP 04:05 ---------------
Kyle Robinson kickoff 64 yards to the NIU1, L. Hickenbottom return 12
yards to the NIU13, PENALTY NIU illegal block 7 yards to the NIU6,
1st and 10, NIU ball on NIU6.
N 1-10 N06 NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 02:57 (1st).
N 1-10 N06 Josh Haldi RF pass complete to Sam Hurd for 4 yards to the NIU10 (Demeco
Ryans).
N 2-6 N10 Josh Haldi LF pass complete to P.J. Fleck for 5 yards to the NIU15 (Charlie
Peprah).
N 3-1 N15 Michael Turner rush over right guard for 9 yards to the NIU24, 1ST DOWN
NIU (Anthony Madison;Roman Harper).
N 1-10 N24 Michael Turner rush over right guard for 1 yard to the NIU25 (Derrick
Pope;Demeco Ryans).
N 2-9 N25 Josh Haldi sideline pass complete to P.J. Fleck for 7 yards to the NIU32,
out-of-bounds (Charlie Peprah;Demeco Ryans).
N 3-2 N32 Michael Turner rush over left end for 3 yards to the NIU35, 1ST DOWN
NIU (Roman Harper;Charlie Peprah).
======END OF 1st QUARTER======
NORTHERN ILLINOIS 2, ALABAMA 6
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Play-by-Play Summary (2nd quarter)
N 1-10 N35 Start of 2nd quarter, clock 15:00.
N 1-10 N35 A.J. Harris rush up middle for 5 yards to the NIU40 (Demeco Ryans;Mark
Anderson).
N 2-5 N40 A.J. Harris rush over right end for loss of 1 yard to the NIU39, PENALTY
NIU holding 11 yards to the NIU29, NO PLAY.
N 2-16 N29 Josh Haldi RF pass complete to A.J. Harris for 11 yards to the NIU40
(Charles Jones).
N 3-5 N40 Josh Haldi RF pass complete to Keith Perry for 6 yards to the NIU46, 1ST
DOWN NIU (Roman Harper).
N 1-10 N46 Michael Turner rush over left guard for 7 yards to the ALABAMA47 (Roman
Harper;Anthony Madison).
N 2-3 A47 Michael Turner rush up middle for 5 yards to the ALABAMA42, 1ST DOWN
NIU (Charles Jones;Ramzee Robinson).
N 1-10 A42 Michael Turner rush over right tackle for 2 yards to the ALABAMA40 (Roman
Harper).
N 2-8 A40 Timeout Northern Illinois, clock 11:01.
N 2-8 A40 Josh Haldi screen pass complete to Sam Hurd for 6 yards to the ALABAMA34
(Demeco Ryans;Kyle Tatum).
N 3-2 A34 Josh Haldi sideline pass incomplete to Keith Perry.
N 4-2 A34 Steve Azar field goal attempt from 51 GOOD, clock 10:04.
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NORTHERN ILLINOIS 5, ALABAMA 6
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--------------- 15 plays, 53 yards, TOP 07:53 ---------------
Steve Azar kickoff 60 yards to the ALABAMA5, Ray Hudson return 15 yards to
the ALABAMA20 (Deon Smith;Alvah Hansbro).
A 1-10 A20 ALABAMA drive start at 10:04 (2nd).
A 1-10 A20 Brodie Croyle rush up middle for 11 yards to the ALABAMA31, 1ST DOWN
ALABAMA (Akil Grant).
A 1-10 A31 Kenneth Darby rush over right tackle for 2 yards to the ALABAMA33 (Javan
Lee;L. Hickenbottom).
A 2-8 A33 Brodie Croyle RF pass complete to Kenneth Darby for loss of 1 yard to
the ALABAMA32 (Quince Holman).
A 3-9 A32 Brodie Croyle sideline pass complete to Dre Fulgham for 43 yards to the
NIU25, 1ST DOWN ALABAMA (Akil Grant).
A 1-10 N25 Timeout ALABAMA, clock 07:31.
A 1-10 N25 Ray Hudson rush over left guard for 2 yards to the NIU23 (Brian
Atkinson;Akil Grant), PENALTY NIU offside defense 5 yards to the
NIU20, NO PLAY.
A 1-5 N20 Ray Hudson rush over left guard for 2 yards to the NIU18 (Brian
Atkinson).
A 2-3 N18 Brodie Croyle LF pass incomplete to Tim Castille, QB hurry by Jason
Frank.
A 3-3 N18 Brodie Croyle slant pass incomplete to Zach Fletcher (Randee Drew), QB
hurry by Nick Duffy.
A 4-3 N18 Brian Bostick field goal attempt from 35 GOOD, clock 06:11.
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NORTHERN ILLINOIS 5, ALABAMA 9
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--------------- 8 plays, 62 yards, TOP 03:53 ---------------
Kyle Robinson kickoff 62 yards to the NIU3, L. Hickenbottom return 15
yards to the NIU18 (Leslie Williams).
N 1-10 N18 NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 06:11 (2nd).
N 1-10 N18 Michael Turner rush up middle for 1 yard to the NIU19 (Juwan Garth;Ahmad
Childress).
N 2-9 N19 Michael Turner rush over left end for loss of 4 yards to the NIU15 (Derrick
Pope).
N 3-13 N15 Josh Haldi sideline pass incomplete to Sam Hurd.
N 4-13 N15 A. Gallagher punt 36 yards to the ALABAMA49, downed.
--------------- 3 plays, minus 3 yards, TOP 01:43 ---------------
A 1-10 A49 ALABAMA drive start at 04:28 (2nd).
A 1-10 A49 ALABAMA ball on 50 yardline.
A 1-10 A50 Shaud Williams rush over right end for loss of 4 yards to the ALABAMA46
(Martin Wilson;Travis Moore).
A 2-14 A46 Brodie Croyle screen pass complete to Shaud Williams for 13 yards to the
NIU41 (Rob Lee).
A 3-1 N41 Brodie Croyle rush quarterback sneak for 2 yards to the NIU39, 1ST
DOWN ALABAMA (Javan Lee).
A 1-10 N39 Shaud Williams rush over right end for 4 yards to the NIU35,
out-of-bounds, PENALTY ALABAMA holding 11 yards to the 50 yardline,
NO PLAY.
A 1-21 A50 Brodie Croyle LF pass complete to Tim Castille for 4 yards to the NIU46
(Brian Atkinson;Nick Duffy).
A 2-17 N46 Brodie Croyle screen pass incomplete to Shaud Williams, dropped pass.
A 3-17 N46 PENALTY ALABAMA false start 5 yards to the ALABAMA49.
A 3-22 A49 Brodie Croyle middle pass incomplete to Lance Taylor.
A 4-22 A49 Team punt BLOCKED, recovered by ALABAMA Bo Freelend at ALABAMA43
(blocked by Jason Hawkins).
--------------- 6 plays, minus 1 yards, TOP 02:47 ---------------
N 1-10 A43 NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 01:41 (2nd).
N 1-10 A43 NIU ball on ALABAMA42.
N 1-10 A42 Josh Haldi LF pass complete to P.J. Fleck for 12 yards to the ALABAMA30,
1ST DOWN NIU, out-of-bounds (Roman Harper).
N 1-10 A30 Josh Haldi post pass incomplete to Shatone Powers.
N 2-10 A30 Josh Haldi sacked for loss of 9 yards to the ALABAMA39 (Antwan Odom).
N 3-19 A39 Josh Haldi sideline pass complete to Shatone Powers for 10 yards to the
ALABAMA29 (Ramzee Robinson).
N 4-9 A29 Steve Azar field goal attempt from 47 MISSED - wide right, spot at
ALABAMA30, clock 00:48.
--------------- 5 plays, 13 yards, TOP 00:53 ---------------
A 1-10 A30 Shaud Williams rush up middle for 5 yards to the ALABAMA35 (Vinson
Reynolds).
A 2-5 A35 Brodie Croyle sideline pass complete to Zach Fletcher for 25 yards to
the NIU40, PENALTY ALABAMA holding 10 yards to the ALABAMA25, NO
PLAY.
A 2-15 A25 End of 1st half, clock 00:00.
======END OF 2nd QUARTER======
NORTHERN ILLINOIS 5, ALABAMA 9
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Play-by-Play Summary (3rd quarter)
A 2-15 A25 Start of 3rd quarter, clock 15:00, NIU ball on NIU35.
--------------- 1 plays, minus 5 yards, TOP 00:48 ---------------
Steve Azar kickoff 65 yards to the ALABAMA0, Ramzee Robinson return 15 yards
to the ALABAMA15, PENALTY ALABAMA illegal block 7 yards to the
ALABAMA8, 1st and 10, ALABAMA ball on ALABAMA8.
A 1-10 A08 ALABAMA drive start at 15:00 (3rd).
A 1-10 A08 Shaud Williams rush over right guard for 4 yards to the ALABAMA12 (Brian
Atkinson).
A 2-6 A12 Brodie Croyle middle pass incomplete to Clint Johnston.
A 3-6 A12 Brodie Croyle deep out pass complete to Triandos Luke for 28 yards to
the ALABAMA40, 1ST DOWN ALABAMA (Akil Grant).
A 1-10 A40 Brodie Croyle RF pass incomplete to Tim Castille.
A 2-10 A40 Shaud Williams rush draw play for 5 yards to the ALABAMA45 (Akil Grant).
A 3-5 A45 Brodie Croyle rush over right end for 1 yard to the ALABAMA46 (L.
Hickenbottom).
A 4-4 A46 Bo Freelend punt 36 yards to the NIU18, Dan Sheldon return 12 yards to
the NIU30 (Juwan Garth).
--------------- 6 plays, 31 yards, TOP 02:56 ---------------
N 1-10 N30 NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 12:04 (3rd).
N 1-10 N30 Michael Turner rush over right tackle for 4 yards to the NIU34 (Freddie
Roach;Anthony Madison).
N 2-6 N34 Josh Haldi screen pass complete to Dan Sheldon for 1 yard to the NIU35
(Anthony Madison).
N 3-5 N35 Josh Haldi sideline pass complete to Keith Perry for 3 yards to the NIU38
(Roman Harper), PENALTY ALABAMA holding 10 yards to the NIU48, 1ST
DOWN NIU.
N 1-10 N48 1st and 10.
N 1-10 N48 Josh Haldi deep out pass incomplete to A.J. Harris, PENALTY ALABAMA pass
interference 15 yards to the ALABAMA37, 1ST DOWN NIU, NO PLAY.
N 1-10 A37 Michael Turner rush over right tackle for no gain to the ALABAMA37 (Freddie
Roach;Anthony Bryant).
N 2-10 A37 Josh Haldi sacked for loss of 12 yards to the ALABAMA49 (N M. Loescher).
N 3-22 A49 Josh Haldi RF pass incomplete, PENALTY ALABAMA offside defense 4 yards to
the ALABAMA45, NO PLAY.
N 3-18 A45 Josh Haldi sideline pass incomplete to Dan Sheldon (Ramzee Robinson),
PENALTY NIU false start 5 yards to the 50 yardline, NO PLAY.
N 3-23 N50 Josh Haldi sacked for loss of 8 yards to the NIU42 (Antwan Odom).
N 4-31 N42 A. Gallagher punt 47 yards to the ALABAMA11, downed.
--------------- 6 plays, 12 yards, TOP 03:49 ---------------
A 1-10 A11 ALABAMA drive start at 08:15 (3rd).
A 1-10 A11 Shaud Williams rush over left guard for loss of 2 yards to the ALABAMA9
(Brian Atkinson).
A 2-12 A09 Brodie Croyle deep pass incomplete to Dre Fulgham.
A 3-12 A09 Brodie Croyle sideline pass incomplete.
A 4-12 A09 Bo Freelend punt 41 yards to the 50 yardline, Dan Sheldon return 10
yards to the ALABAMA40 (Derrick Pope;Freddie Roach).
--------------- 3 plays, minus 2 yards, TOP 01:03 ---------------
N 1-10 A40 NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 07:12 (3rd).
N 1-10 A40 Michael Turner rush over left end for 21 yards to the ALABAMA19, 1ST DOWN
NIU, out-of-bounds (Anthony Madison).
N 1-10 A19 Michael Turner rush over left guard for 7 yards to the ALABAMA12 (Roman
Harper;Freddie Roach).
N 2-3 A12 Josh Haldi flag pass incomplete to Keith Perry, QB hurry by Antwan Odom.
N 3-3 A12 Josh Haldi flag pass complete to Shatone Powers for 12 yards to the
ALABAMA0, 1ST DOWN NIU, TOUCHDOWN, clock 06:05.
Steve Azar kick attempt good.
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NORTHERN ILLINOIS 12, ALABAMA 9
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--------------- 4 plays, 40 yards, TOP 01:07 ---------------
Steve Azar kickoff 62 yards to the ALABAMA3, Ramzee Robinson return 11 yards
to the ALABAMA14 (Javan Lee;Ray Smith).
A 1-10 A14 ALABAMA drive start at 06:05 (3rd).
A 1-10 A14 Brodie Croyle RF pass complete to Shaud Williams for no gain to the
ALABAMA14 (Akil Grant).
A 2-10 A14 Shaud Williams rush draw play for 4 yards to the ALABAMA18 (Nick Duffy).
A 3-6 A18 Brodie Croyle crossing pass incomplete to Triandos Luke.
A 4-6 A18 Bo Freelend punt 35 yards to the NIU47, Dan Sheldon return 10 yards to
the ALABAMA43 (Demeco Ryans;Juwan Garth).
--------------- 3 plays, 4 yards, TOP 01:49 ---------------
N 1-10 A43 NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 04:16 (3rd).
N 1-10 A43 Michael Turner rush over left guard for 3 yards to the ALABAMA40 (Antwan
Odom;Charles Jones).
N 2-7 A40 Josh Haldi RF pass complete to P.J. Fleck for no gain to the ALABAMA40
(Charles Jones).
N 3-7 A40 Josh Haldi sacked for loss of 4 yards to the ALABAMA44 (Freddie Roach).
N 4-11 A44 A. Gallagher punt 37 yards to the ALABAMA7, downed.
--------------- 3 plays, minus 1 yards, TOP 01:42 ---------------
A 1-10 A07 ALABAMA drive start at 02:34 (3rd).
A 1-10 A07 ALABAMA ball on ALABAMA8.
A 1-10 A08 Shaud Williams rush over right tackle for loss of 3 yards to the
ALABAMA5 (Nick Duffy;Brian Atkinson).
A 2-13 A05 Brodie Croyle LF pass complete to Shaud Williams for 9 yards to the
ALABAMA14, out-of-bounds (L. Hickenbottom).
A 3-4 A14 Brodie Croyle slant pass complete to Triandos Luke for 24 yards to the
ALABAMA38, 1ST DOWN ALABAMA (Javan Lee).
A 1-10 A38 Brodie Croyle crossing pass incomplete to David Cavan.
A 2-10 A38 Brodie Croyle RF pass incomplete to Triandos Luke, QB hurry by Leonard
Cooksey.
A 3-10 A38 Brodie Croyle RF pass complete to Dre Fulgham for 9 yards to the
ALABAMA47 (Randee Drew).
A 4-1 A47 Bo Freelend punt 36 yards to the NIU17, downed.
--------------- 6 plays, 39 yards, TOP 02:21 ---------------
N 1-10 N17 NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 00:13 (3rd).
N 1-10 N17 NIU ball on NIU18.
N 1-10 N18 Michael Turner rush over right guard for 11 yards to the NIU29, 1ST DOWN
NIU, out-of-bounds (Roman Harper).
N 1-10 N29 A.J. Harris rush over right tackle for no gain to the NIU29 (Anthony
Bryant).
======END OF 3rd QUARTER=======
NORTHERN ILLINOIS 12, ALABAMA 9
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Play-by-Play Summary (4th quarter)
N 2-10 N29 Start of 4th quarter, clock 15:00.
N 2-10 N29 Josh Haldi LF pass incomplete to Dan Sheldon.
N 3-10 N29 Michael Turner rush up middle for 6 yards to the NIU35 (Juwan Garth).
N 4-4 N35 A. Gallagher punt 54 yards to the ALABAMA11, downed.
--------------- 4 plays, 17 yards, TOP 00:57 ---------------
A 1-10 A11 ALABAMA drive start at 14:16 (4th).
A 1-10 A11 ALABAMA ball on ALABAMA12.
A 1-10 A12 Kenneth Darby rush over left tackle for 2 yards to the ALABAMA14 (Akil
Grant).
A 2-8 A14 Kenneth Darby rush up middle for loss of 2 yards to the ALABAMA12 (Nick
Duffy).
A 3-10 A12 Brodie Croyle crossing pass complete to Zach Fletcher for 37 yards to
the ALABAMA49, 1ST DOWN ALABAMA (L. Hickenbottom).
A 1-10 A49 Kenneth Darby rush over left tackle for 2 yards to the NIU49 (Martin
Wilson;L. Hickenbottom), PENALTY NIU offside defense 4 yards to the
NIU47, NO PLAY.
A 1-6 N47 Shaud Williams rush up middle for 2 yards to the NIU45 (Martin
Wilson;Brian Atkinson).
A 2-4 N45 Brodie Croyle RF pass incomplete to Tim Castille, QB hurry by K.
Strothman.
A 3-4 N45 Brodie Croyle sideline pass incomplete to Zach Fletcher (Rob Lee).
A 4-4 N45 Bo Freelend punt 37 yards to the NIU8, out-of-bounds.
--------------- 6 plays, 43 yards, TOP 03:00 ---------------
N 1-10 N08 NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 11:16 (4th).
N 1-10 N08 NIU ball on NIU9.
N 1-10 N09 Michael Turner rush over right guard for 15 yards to the NIU24, 1ST DOWN
NIU, out-of-bounds (Roman Harper).
N 1-10 N24 Michael Turner rush up middle for 14 yards to the NIU38, 1ST DOWN NIU
(Charlie Peprah;Terrence Jones).
N 1-10 N38 Michael Turner rush over left tackle for 5 yards to the NIU43 (Derrick
Pope).
N 2-5 N43 A.J. Harris rush over right guard for 4 yards to the NIU47 (Derrick
Pope;Roman Harper).
N 3-1 N47 A.J. Harris rush over left end for 3 yards to the 50 yardline, 1ST DOWN
NIU (Derrick Pope).
N 1-10 N50 A.J. Harris rush over right end for loss of 3 yards to the NIU47 (Freddie
Roach).
N 2-13 N47 Michael Turner rush over left guard for 5 yards to the ALABAMA48 (Freddie
Roach).
N 3-8 A48 Timeout Northern Illinois, clock 07:37.
N 3-8 A48 Josh Haldi deep pass complete to Dan Sheldon for 48 yards to the ALABAMA0,
1ST DOWN NIU, TOUCHDOWN, clock 07:28.
Steve Azar kick attempt good.
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NORTHERN ILLINOIS 19, ALABAMA 9
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--------------- 8 plays, 91 yards, TOP 03:48 ---------------
Steve Azar kickoff 65 yards to the ALABAMA0, touchback.
A 1-10 A20 ALABAMA drive start at 07:28 (4th).
A 1-10 A20 Brodie Croyle LF pass complete to Tim Castille for 5 yards to the
ALABAMA25 (Brian Atkinson).
A 2-5 A25 Brodie Croyle RF pass complete to Shaud Williams for no gain to the
ALABAMA25 (Akil Grant).
A 3-5 A25 Brodie Croyle sideline pass complete to Brandon Greer for 12 yards to
the ALABAMA37, 1ST DOWN ALABAMA (Adriel Hansbro).
A 1-10 A37 Brodie Croyle sideline pass incomplete to Dre Fulgham.
A 2-10 A37 Brodie Croyle sideline pass complete to Clint Johnston for 5 yards to
the ALABAMA42, out-of-bounds (Brian Atkinson).
A 3-5 A42 Brodie Croyle rush over right end for 4 yards to the ALABAMA46,
out-of-bounds (Nick Duffy).
A 4-1 A46 Shaud Williams rush over left guard for 54 yards to the NIU0, 1ST
DOWN ALABAMA, TOUCHDOWN, clock 05:36.
Brian Bostick kick attempt good.
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NORTHERN ILLINOIS 19, ALABAMA 16
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--------------- 7 plays, 80 yards, TOP 01:52 ---------------
Kyle Robinson kickoff 58 yards to the NIU7, L. Hickenbottom return 26
yards to the NIU33 (Terrence Jones).
N 1-10 N33 NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 05:36 (4th).
N 1-10 N33 Michael Turner rush over left guard for 2 yards to the NIU35 (Freddie
Roach;Demeco Ryans).
N 2-8 N35 Josh Haldi middle pass incomplete to Dan Sheldon.
N 3-8 N35 Michael Turner rush over left guard for 5 yards to the NIU40 (Anthony
Bryant), PENALTY NIU holding declined.
N 4-3 N40 Timeout ALABAMA, clock 04:35.
N 4-3 N40 A. Gallagher punt 60 yards to the ALABAMA0, touchback.
--------------- 3 plays, 7 yards, TOP 01:12 ---------------
A 1-10 A20 ALABAMA drive start at 04:24 (4th).
A 1-10 A20 Brodie Croyle sacked for loss of 6 yards to the ALABAMA14 (Quince
Holman).
A 2-16 A14 Brodie Croyle slant pass incomplete to Triandos Luke (Nick Duffy).
A 3-16 A14 Brodie Croyle middle pass complete to Shaud Williams for 14 yards to the
ALABAMA28 (K. Strothman;Jason Frank).
A 4-2 A28 Timeout ALABAMA, clock 02:59.
A 4-2 A28 Brodie Croyle middle pass complete to Triandos Luke for 5 yards to the
ALABAMA33, 1ST DOWN ALABAMA (Akil Grant).
A 1-10 A33 Brodie Croyle sideline pass incomplete to Brandon Greer.
A 2-10 A33 Brodie Croyle screen pass complete to Brandon Greer for 7 yards to the
ALABAMA40 (Akil Grant;Jason Frank).
A 3-3 A40 Brodie Croyle rush up middle to the ALABAMA32, fumble by Brodie Croyle
recovered by ALABAMA Brodie Croyle at ALABAMA32.
A 4-11 A32 Timeout ALABAMA, clock 01:49.
A 4-11 A32 Brodie Croyle slant pass incomplete to Triandos Luke, QB hurry by Rob
Lee.
--------------- 8 plays, 12 yards, TOP 02:40 ---------------
N 1-10 A32 NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 01:44 (4th).
N 1-10 A32 NIU ball on ALABAMA31.
N 1-10 A31 Niu Huskies rush KN for loss of 2 yards to the ALABAMA33.
N 2-12 A33 Niu Huskies rush KN for loss of 1 yard to the ALABAMA34.
N 3-13 A34 Timeout Northern Illinois, clock 00:34.
N 3-13 A34 Niu Huskies rush KN for loss of 6 yards to the ALABAMA40.
N 4-19 A40 End of 2nd half, clock 00:00.
--------------- 3 plays, minus 9 yards, TOP 01:44 ---------------
===========FINAL SCORE==========
NORTHERN ILLINOIS 19, ALABAMA 16
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