vs
Saturday, September 20, 2003
6:00 · PPV
Tuscaloosa · Bryant-Denny Stadium
Kickoff time: 6:05 PM   End of Game:           Total elapsed time:
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
 
1
2
3
4
Final
Northern Illinois Huskies
2
3
7
7
19
Alabama Crimson Tide
6
3
0
7
16
 
Scoring:
1st Quarter
Alabama - 02:57 - Zach Fletcher 28 yd pass from BBrodie Croyle (Brian Bostick kick blockd)
8 plays, 82 yards, TOP 4:05, NIU 0 - ALABAMA 6
Northern Illinois - 02:57 - Kevin Woods PAT return
NIU 2 - ALABAMA 6
2nd Quarter
Northern Illinois - 10:04  - Steve Azar 51 yd field goal
15 plays, 60 yards, TOP 7:53, NIU 5 - ALABAMA 6
Alabama - 06:11 - Brian Bostick 35 yd field goal<
8 plays, 62 yards, TOP 3:53, NIU 5 - ALABAMA 9
3rd Quarter
Northern Illinois - 06:05  - Shatone Powers 12 yd pass from Josh Haldi (Steve Azar kick)
4 plays, 40 yards, TOP 1:07, NIU 12 - ALABAMA 9
4th Quarter
Northern Illinois - 07:28  - Dan Sheldon 48 yd pass from Josh Haldi (Steve Azar kick)
8 plays, 91 yards, TOP 3:48, NIU 19 - ALABAMA 9
Alabama - 05:36  - Shaud Williams 54 yd run (Brian Bostick kick)
7 plays, 80 yards, TOP 1:52, NIU 19 - ALABAMA 16
 
 
 
Northern Illinois
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
 
Alabama Individual Statistics ---Passing
 
Att. 
Comp.
Yards
Long
Int.
Sack
TD
Brodie Croyle
39
22
276
43
0
1
1
Alabama Totals
39
22
276
43
0
1
1
Northern Illinois
24
16
149
21
0
5
2
 
Alabama Individual Statistics ---Rushing
 
Att.
Gain
Loss
Net
Long
Avg.
TD
Shaud Williams
13
105
9
96
54
7.4
1
Ray Hudson
4
16
0
16
12
4.0
0
Brodie Croyle
6
18
14
4
11
0.7
0
Kenneth Darby
3
4
2
2
2
0.7
0
Alabama Totals
26
143
25
118
54
4.5
1
Northern Illinois
40
172
54
118
21
3.0
0
 
Alabama Individual Statistics ---Receiving
 
Receptions
Yards
Long
TD
Shaud Williams
6
37
14
0
Dre Fulgham
3
72
43
0
Zach Fletcher
3
68
37
1
Triandos Luke
3
57
28
0
Brandon Greer
2
19
12
0
Tim Castille
2
9
5
0
David Cavan
1
10
10
0
Clint Johnston
1
5
5
0
Kenneth Darby
1
-1
0
0
Alabama Totals
22
276
43
1
Northern Illinois
16
149
48
2
 
Alabama Individual Statistics ---Punting
 
Punts
Yards
Avg.
Long
In20
Bo Freelend
6
235
39.2
50
3
Team
1
0
0.0
0
0
Alabama Totals
7
235
33.6
50
3
Northern Illinois
7
325
46.4
60
5
 
Alabama Individual Statistics ---Field Goals
 
Att.
Made
Long
Brian Bostick
1
1
35
Alabama Totals
1
1
35
Northern Illinois
2
1
51
 
Alabama Individual Statistics ---Kick Returns
 
Returns
Yards
Long
TDs
Ramzee Robinson
2
26
15
0
Ray Hudson
1
15
15
0
Alabama Totals
3
41
15
0
Northern Illinois
3
53
26
0
 
Alabama Individual Statistics ---Punt Returns
 
Returns
Yards
Long
TDs
Shaud Williams
2
7
6
0
Alabama Totals
2
7
6
0
Northern Illinois
5
38
12
0
 
Alabama Individual Statistics ---Interceptions
 
Returns
Yards
Long
TDs
Alabama Totals
0
0
0
0
Northern Illinois
0
0
0
0
 
 
Alabama Individual Statistics ---Defensive
 
T.
A.T.
ForLoss
QBH.
Sacks
P.Defl.
Int.
F.F.
F.R.
Blkd
Roman Harper
10
3
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
0
0
0
Derrick Pope
9
1
1-4
0
0-0
0
0
0
0
0
DeMeco Ryans
6
3
0-0
1
0-0
0
0
0
0
0
Freddie Roach
6
2
2-7
0
1-4
0
0
0
0
0
Anthony Madison
4
3
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
0
0
0
Charles Jones
4
1
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
0
0
0
Antwan Odom
3
1
2-17
1
2-17
0
0
0
0
0
Juwan Garth
3
1
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
0
0
0
Charlie Peprah
3
1
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
0
0
0
Anthony Bryant
2
2
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
0
0
0
Nautyn McKay-Loescher
1
1
1-12
0
1-12
0
0
0
0
0
Terrence Jones
1
1
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
0
0
0
Ahmad Childress
1
1
1-5
0
1-5
0
0
0
0
0
Ramzee Robinson
1
1
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
0
0
0
Leslie Williams
1
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
0
0
0
David Scott
1
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
0
0
0
Mark Anderson
0
1
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
0
0
0
Kyle Tatum
0
1
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
0
0
0
 
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.

 
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
                                 ==============================

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.

                                 ==============================
                                 NORTHERN ILLINOIS 5, ALABAMA 6
                                 ==============================

--------------- 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.

                                 ==============================
                                 NORTHERN ILLINOIS 5, ALABAMA 9
                                 ==============================

--------------- 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
                                 ==============================

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.

                                ===============================
                                NORTHERN ILLINOIS 12, ALABAMA 9
                                ===============================

--------------- 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
                                ===============================

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.

                                ===============================
                                NORTHERN ILLINOIS 19, ALABAMA 9
                                ===============================

--------------- 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.

                                ================================
                                NORTHERN ILLINOIS 19, ALABAMA 16
                                ================================

--------------- 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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