Week 16, 2012

Played in Erie, PA, weather: 42 degrees, fair, 2 mph wind.
Erie won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Sammy Marcum kicked off 59 yards from the MIN30. Norman Meza returned the ball 21 yards to the ERI32. Tackled by Larry Johnson.
Erie: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ERI32 (1Q: 14:26) Ronnie Lipford scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Paul Hildebrand and assisted by OLB Rico Alarcon.
Erie: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-ERI36 (1Q: 13:54) Ronnie Lipford pass completed to WR Norbert Struble for 3 yards. Tackled by S Van Hamby.
Erie: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-3-ERI39 (1Q: 13:10) Ralph Martinez ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Derrick Augustyniak, assisted by DE Winfred Thorne.
4-3-ERI39 (1Q: 12:37) Josh Bidwell punted 44 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN17.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN17 (1Q: 12:28) Steve Becker ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Lester Rachal, assisted by ILB Reggie Schulz.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Buckley and Henson are blitzing.
2-8-MIN19 (1Q: 12:02) Grant Pack pass completed to FB Brenden Henry for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Falconer.
Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-1-MIN26 (1Q: 11:28) Steve Becker ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Lester Rachal. Key block delivered by Reggie McConkey.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN28 (1Q: 10:47) Grant Pack pass was intended for WR Freddie Johansen and was intercepted by S Lester Rachal at the MIN42. Tackled by Freddie Johansen.
Erie: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Eyer is blitzing.
1-10-MIN42 (1Q: 10:35) Ralph Martinez ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Kenny Eyer, assisted by DE Gabe Petit.
Erie: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-MIN38 (1Q: 10:04) Ronnie Lipford pass completed to WR Courtney Krosney for 15 yards. Tackled by S Rondell Flannery. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Erie: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN23 (1Q: 09:29) Ralph Martinez ran around the left tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrus Vincent. Key block delivered by George Matuzas.
Erie: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-9-MIN09 (1Q: 08:51) Ronnie Lipford pass completed to WR Bob Terry for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Rico Alarcon.
Erie: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-3-MIN03 (1Q: 08:20) Ralph Martinez ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Kenny Eyer, assisted by ILB Kenneth Crozier. The ball was fumbled and recovered by ERI Jeffrey Kornegay to the MIN04.
Erie: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-MIN04 (1Q: 07:56) Ronnie Lipford pass completed to RB Ralph Martinez for 3 yards. Tackled by S Paul Hildebrand, assisted by OLB Kenny Eyer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-1-MIN01 (1Q: 07:21) Aaron Elling attempted a 18 yard field goal and succeeded. Erie 3, Minnesota 0
(1Q: 07:13) Aaron Elling kicked off 73 yards from the ERI30. Touchback.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN20 (1Q: 07:13) Nicky Falcone ran a trap outside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Irv Henson, assisted by CB Jamal Hancock.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Buckley is blitzing.
2-6-MIN24 (1Q: 06:35) Grant Pack pass completed to WR Ball Hawkins for 20 yards. Tackled by S A.J. Patton.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN44 (1Q: 06:06) Grant Pack pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Corey Hawkins. ILB Reggie Schulz defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Henson is blitzing.
2-10-MIN44 (1Q: 05:58) Grant Pack pass completed to WR Corey Hawkins for 17 yards. Tackled by S Lamont Thompson. Hawkins gained 12 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hancock is blitzing.
1-10-ERI39 (1Q: 05:24) Grant Pack pass completed to WR Ball Hawkins for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Sedrick Bidwill. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4-ERI33 (1Q: 04:59) Nicky Falcone ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Michael Haynes.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Henson is blitzing.
3-2-ERI31 (1Q: 04:16) Steve Becker ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Lester Rachal.
4-2-ERI31 (1Q: 03:31) Sammy Marcum attempted a 48 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. The holder did not do a very good job of getting the ball down in time.
Erie: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ERI38 (1Q: 03:23) Ronnie Lipford pass completed to WR Courtney Krosney for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Rico Alarcon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Krosney gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Erie: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN45 (1Q: 02:54) Norman Meza ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Paul Hildebrand, assisted by OLB Kenny Eyer.
Erie: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-MIN41 (1Q: 02:26) Ronnie Lipford scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Lyle and assisted by DE Winfred Thorne.
Erie: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-MIN39 (1Q: 01:51) Ronnie Lipford pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bob Terry. DT Casey Lynn hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-4-MIN39 (1Q: 01:41) Josh Bidwell punted 38 yards. The ball was downed at the MIN01.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN01 (1Q: 01:32) Steve Becker ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Dennis Harnisch. Key block delivered by Reggie McConkey.
Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-MIN09 (1Q: 01:06) Nicky Falcone ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Lester Rachal. Key block delivered by Mike Pearson.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN11 (1Q: 00:29) Steve Becker ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Buckley. The ball was fumbled and recovered by ERI CB Jamal Hancock to the MIN15.
Erie: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN15 (1Q: 00:21) Ralph Martinez ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Van Hamby.
Start of second quarter.
Erie: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-MIN13 (2Q: 15:00) Ralph Martinez ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Van Hamby.
Erie: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-3-MIN08 (2Q: 14:31) Ronnie Lipford sacked by DT Sam Wolfe for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Jeffrey Kornegay.
4-9-MIN14 (2Q: 13:52) Aaron Elling attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. Erie 6, Minnesota 0
(2Q: 13:47) Aaron Elling kicked off 59 yards from the ERI30. Travis Wagner returned the ball 24 yards to the MIN35. Tackled by Norbert Falconer.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Buckley is blitzing.
1-10-MIN35 (2Q: 13:25) Steve Becker ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Buckley. Key block delivered by Chris Bensen. PENALTY: Erie was called for Offsides.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-5-MIN40 (2Q: 13:18) Grant Pack pass completed to WR Corey Hawkins for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Falconer, assisted by CB Jamal Hancock. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ERI49 (2Q: 12:49) Steve Becker ran around the left tackle for 2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Lester Rachal.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Buckley and Patton are blitzing.
2-8-ERI47 (2Q: 12:19) Steve Becker ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Dennis Harnisch, assisted by S A.J. Patton.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-ERI46 (2Q: 11:33) Grant Pack pass completed to WR Corey Hawkins for 22 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Buckley. Hawkins gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Henson is blitzing.
1-10-ERI24 (2Q: 11:04) Nicky Falcone ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Jamal Hancock. Key block delivered by Reggie McConkey.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-ERI19 (2Q: 10:17) Grant Pack pass completed to WR Corey Hawkins for 19 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Erie 6, Minnesota 6
(2Q: 10:17) Extra point by Sammy Marcum was good. Minnesota 7, Erie 6
(2Q: 10:12) Sammy Marcum kicked off 64 yards from the MIN30. Norman Meza returned the ball 21 yards to the ERI27. Tackled by Christian Alexander.
Erie: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ERI27 (2Q: 09:35) Norman Meza ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrus Vincent, assisted by DE Winfred Thorne. Key block delivered by Jeffrey Kornegay. PENALTY: Erie was called for an Illegal Formation.
Erie: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-15-ERI22 (2Q: 09:26) Ralph Martinez ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Casey Lynn.
Erie: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Alarcon is blitzing.
2-12-ERI25 (2Q: 08:58) Ralph Martinez ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Paul Hildebrand.
Erie: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Flannery is blitzing.
3-8-ERI29 (2Q: 08:36) Norman Meza ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Gabe Petit, assisted by S Van Hamby.
4-2-ERI35 (2Q: 07:50) Josh Bidwell punted 41 yards. Nicky Falcone called for a fair catch at the MIN24.
Minnesota: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN24 (2Q: 07:43) Nicky Falcone ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Randal Walsh. Key block delivered by Reggie McConkey.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Walsh is blitzing.
2-4-MIN30 (2Q: 07:12) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-MIN25 (2Q: 07:02) Grant Pack pass completed to WR Corey Hawkins for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Buckley, assisted by ILB Reggie Schulz. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN36 (2Q: 06:23) Steve Becker ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Irv Henson.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-MIN40 (2Q: 05:50) Grant Pack pass was dropped by WR Corey Hawkins.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Buckley is blitzing.
3-6-MIN40 (2Q: 05:43) Grant Pack pass completed to WR Levon Feely for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Sedrick Bidwill. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Feely gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN Tracy Whittaker on the ERI47.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ERI47 (2Q: 05:04) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-15-MIN48 (2Q: 04:55) Grant Pack pass completed to WR Levon Feely for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Sedrick Bidwill. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-ERI41 (2Q: 04:18) Steve Becker ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Falconer.
Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-ERI39 (2Q: 03:51) Grant Pack pass completed to WR Levon Feely for 39 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Feely gained 34 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Erie was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. Minnesota 13, Erie 6
(2Q: 03:51) Extra point by Sammy Marcum was good. Minnesota 14, Erie 6
(2Q: 03:31) Sammy Marcum kicked off 65 yards from the MIN30. Norman Meza returned the ball 28 yards to the ERI33. Tackled by Rondell Flannery.
Erie: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ERI33 (2Q: 03:05) Ralph Martinez ran inside the left tackle for 37 yards. Tackled by S Van Hamby. Key block delivered by Wayne Lucier.
Erie: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN30 (2Q: 02:31) Ronnie Lipford pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Norbert Struble. DE Winfred Thorne drove right through Dustin Peterson to hurry the quarterback.
Erie: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-MIN30 (2Q: 02:21) Ronnie Lipford pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Antwaan Randle El. DE Winfred Thorne blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Erie: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-MIN30 (2Q: 02:13) Ronnie Lipford pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Bob Terry. DE Winfred Thorne blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-MIN30 (2Q: 02:04) Aaron Elling attempted a 47 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 14, Erie 9
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
(2Q: 01:58) Aaron Elling kicked off 54 yards from the ERI30. Travis Wagner returned the ball 37 yards to the ERI47. Tackled by Randal Walsh.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ERI47 (2Q: 01:51) Steve Becker ran inside the left tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by DT Dan Fender, assisted by ILB Reggie Schulz. Key block delivered by Montrae Holland.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Buckley, Schulz and Patton are blitzing.
1-10-ERI33 (2Q: 01:35) Steve Becker ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by S Lester Rachal. Key block delivered by Brenden Henry.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Buckley and Walsh are blitzing.
2-1-ERI24 (2Q: 01:19) Nicky Falcone ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Dennis Harnisch. Key block delivered by Tim Griffin.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ERI22 (2Q: 01:01) Grant Pack pass completed to WR Tracy Whittaker for 10 yards. Tackled by S A.J. Patton.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ERI12 (2Q: 00:40) Steve Becker ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Buckley. Key block delivered by Chris Bensen.
Minnesota called a time out.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-ERI06 (2Q: 00:32) Nicky Falcone ran inside the right guard for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Mike Howell. Minnesota 20, Erie 9
(2Q: 00:32) Extra point by Sammy Marcum was good. Minnesota 21, Erie 9
(2Q: 00:25) Sammy Marcum kicked off 60 yards from the MIN30. Norman Meza returned the ball 35 yards to the ERI45. Tackled by Levon Feely.
Erie: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ERI45 (2Q: 00:19) Ronnie Lipford pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Courtney Krosney. DE Lionel Ruhl hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Erie: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-ERI45 (2Q: 00:07) Ronnie Lipford pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Ralph Martinez. DT Casey Lynn hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Aaron Elling kicked off 66 yards from the ERI30. Travis Wagner returned the ball 31 yards to the MIN35. Tackled by Norbert Falconer.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN35 (3Q: 14:41) Grant Pack pass completed to RB Steve Becker for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Byron Buckley.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Walsh is blitzing.
2-6-MIN39 (3Q: 14:08) Grant Pack pass was intended for WR Levon Feely and was intercepted by CB Dennis Weathersby at the ERI50. The interception was returned 29 yards. Tackled by Levon Feely.
Erie: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN21 (3Q: 13:55) Ronnie Lipford pass completed to WR Norbert Struble for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Rico Alarcon.
Erie: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-MIN18 (3Q: 13:12) Norman Meza ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Kenneth Crozier, assisted by S Van Hamby.
Erie: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-MIN14 (3Q: 12:25) Ronnie Lipford pass completed to RB Ralph Martinez for 5 yards. Tackled by S Van Hamby. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Erie: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-9-MIN09 (3Q: 12:05) Ronnie Lipford scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Rico Alarcon.
Erie: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-MIN04 (3Q: 11:36) Ralph Martinez ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Levon Williamson, assisted by DE Winfred Thorne.
Erie: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Eyer and Hamby are blitzing.
3-3-MIN03 (3Q: 10:53) Ronnie Lipford pass completed to WR Bob Terry for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Minnesota 21, Erie 15
(3Q: 10:53) Extra point by Aaron Elling was good. Minnesota 21, Erie 16
(3Q: 10:48) Aaron Elling kicked off 51 yards from the ERI30. Travis Wagner returned the ball 26 yards to the MIN45. Tackled by Norman Meza.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-MIN45 (3Q: 10:16) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bidwill is blitzing.
1-15-MIN40 (3Q: 10:10) Steve Becker ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Michael Haynes.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-13-MIN42 (3Q: 09:30) Nicky Falcone ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Lester Rachal.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Schulz is blitzing.
3-14-MIN41 (3Q: 08:59) Grant Pack sacked by DT Dan Fender for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Tim Griffin. Erie's Sedrick Bidwill was hurt on the play.
4-18-MIN37 (3Q: 08:22) Roderick Fletcher punted 52 yards. Bob Terry returned the kick 2 yards to the ERI13. Tackled by Larry Johnson.
Erie: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ERI13 (3Q: 08:15) Ralph Martinez ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Boss Bailey, assisted by ILB Derrick Augustyniak.
Erie: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-ERI16 (3Q: 07:33) Ralph Martinez ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Kenny Eyer, assisted by DE Gabe Petit.
Erie: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-ERI18 (3Q: 07:07) Ronnie Lipford pass completed to RB Ralph Martinez for 4 yards. Tackled by S Paul Hildebrand.
4-1-ERI22 (3Q: 06:32) Josh Bidwell punted 51 yards. Nicky Falcone returned the kick 12 yards to the MIN39. Tackled by Norbert Falconer.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN39 (3Q: 06:22) Grant Pack pass completed to WR Levon Feely for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Buckley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Feely gained 8 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Ballard is blitzing.
1-10-ERI47 (3Q: 05:46) Grant Pack pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ball Hawkins. ILB Irv Henson defended the pass.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Ballard is blitzing.
2-10-ERI47 (3Q: 05:42) Grant Pack pass completed to WR Levon Feely for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Dennis Weathersby.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ERI35 (3Q: 05:13) Steve Becker ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Lester Rachal, assisted by ILB Reggie Schulz.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-ERI33 (3Q: 04:39) Steve Becker ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Norbert Falconer.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Schulz is blitzing.
3-2-ERI27 (3Q: 03:52) Grant Pack pass completed to WR Ball Hawkins for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Jamal Hancock, assisted by CB Dennis Weathersby. Hawkins gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: Erie was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ERI18 (3Q: 03:43) Steve Becker ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Schulz.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Buckley, Schulz and Patton are blitzing.
2-10-ERI18 (3Q: 03:15) Steve Becker ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Schulz, assisted by CB Norbert Falconer.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Buckley is blitzing.
3-11-ERI19 (3Q: 02:30) Grant Pack pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Devin Von Oelhoffen. DT Dennis Harnisch hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-11-ERI19 (3Q: 02:24) Sammy Marcum attempted a 36 yard field goal and succeeded. Minnesota 24, Erie 16
(3Q: 02:19) Sammy Marcum kicked off 67 yards from the MIN30. Norman Meza returned the ball 13 yards to the ERI16. Tackled by Van Hamby.
Erie: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-ERI16 (3Q: 01:43) Ralph Martinez ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Casey Lynn, assisted by DE Gabe Petit.
Erie: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-ERI15 (3Q: 01:03) Ralph Martinez ran inside the right guard for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Rico Alarcon. Key block delivered by Wayne Lucier.
Erie: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Crozier is blitzing.
1-10-ERI33 (3Q: 00:25) Ralph Martinez ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S Van Hamby. DE Winfred Thorne crushed Dustin Peterson to wreck the play.
Start of fourth quarter.
Erie: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Eyer is blitzing.
2-11-ERI32 (4Q: 15:00) Ronnie Lipford pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Antwaan Randle El. DT Casey Lynn hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Erie: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-ERI32 (4Q: 14:52) Ronnie Lipford sacked by DE Winfred Thorne for a loss of 6 yards. Thorne simply blew through Dustin Peterson to reach the quarterback and knock him down.
4-17-ERI26 (4Q: 14:26) Josh Bidwell punted 52 yards. Nicky Falcone returned the kick 13 yards to the MIN35. PENALTY: Minnesota was called for Holding on the Punt Return.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN14 (4Q: 14:16) Grant Pack pass completed to WR Ball Hawkins for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Dennis Weathersby. Hawkins gained 2 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN29 (4Q: 13:48) PENALTY: Minnesota was called for a False Start.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-15-MIN24 (4Q: 13:40) Nicky Falcone ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Lamont Thompson.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-12-MIN27 (4Q: 13:06) Grant Pack pass completed to WR Corey Hawkins for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Buckley. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Minnesota: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Buckley and Weathersby are blitzing.
3-5-MIN34 (4Q: 12:26) Grant Pack sacked by DT Dan Fender and CB Dennis Weathersby for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Mike Pearson. The ball was fumbled and recovered by ERI Michael Haynes on the MIN30.
Erie: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN30 (4Q: 12:10) Ralph Martinez ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Kenny Eyer, assisted by DE Winfred Thorne.
Erie: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-MIN28 (4Q: 11:38) Ronnie Lipford pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Erik Fong. OLB Rico Alarcon defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Erie: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Alarcon and Flannery are blitzing.
3-8-MIN28 (4Q: 11:35) Ronnie Lipford pass completed to TE Erik Fong for 12 yards. Tackled by S Van Hamby.
Erie: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN16 (4Q: 11:00) Ronnie Lipford scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Kenny Eyer.
Erie: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-MIN09 (4Q: 10:13) Ralph Martinez ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Gabe Petit.
Erie: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-4-MIN10 (4Q: 09:35) Ronnie Lipford pass completed to WR Bob Terry for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Kenneth Crozier. Terry gained 6 yards after the catch.
Erie: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-4-MIN04 (4Q: 08:55) PENALTY: Erie was called for a False Start.
Erie: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-9-MIN09 (4Q: 08:46) Ralph Martinez ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Dwight Lyle. Key block delivered by Wayne Lucier. PENALTY: Erie was called for Offensive Holding.
Erie: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-19-MIN19 (4Q: 08:36) Norman Meza ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Van Hamby, assisted by DE Gabe Petit.
Erie: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-17-MIN17 (4Q: 08:00) Ralph Martinez ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Winfred Thorne. The ball was fumbled and recovered by MIN DE Chuck Garrett for 6 yards to the MIN22. Tackled by Ralph Martinez.
Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-MIN22 (4Q: 07:51) Grant Pack pass completed to RB Steve Becker for 12 yards. Tackled by S A.J. Patton. Becker gained 3 yards after the catch.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN34 (4Q: 07:08) Grant Pack pass was intended for RB Steve Becker and was intercepted by ILB Reggie Schulz at the MIN40. The interception was returned 14 yards. Tackled by Ball Hawkins.
Erie: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Eyer and Hamby are blitzing.
1-10-MIN26 (4Q: 07:00) Ronnie Lipford pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dale Holliday. DT Casey Lynn hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Erie: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Alarcon is blitzing.
2-10-MIN26 (4Q: 06:50) Ralph Martinez ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Rico Alarcon. Key block delivered by Dustin Peterson.
Erie: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-MIN16 (4Q: 06:24) Ralph Martinez ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Kenneth Crozier.
Erie: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-MIN12 (4Q: 05:50) Norman Meza ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrus Vincent.
Erie: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-MIN08 (4Q: 05:21) Ralph Martinez ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Lionel Ruhl, assisted by S Van Hamby. Key block delivered by Wayne Lucier.
Erie: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-5-MIN05 (4Q: 04:55) Norman Meza ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Casey Lynn.
Erie: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Eyer, Hamby and Hildebrand are blitzing.
2-4-MIN04 (4Q: 04:46) Ralph Martinez ran inside the right guard for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Wayne Lucier. Minnesota 24, Erie 22
(4Q: 04:46) Ronnie Lipford was stopped short of the end zone on the conversion attempt.
(4Q: 04:36) Aaron Elling kicked off 55 yards from the ERI30. Travis Wagner returned the ball 23 yards to the MIN38. Tackled by Dennis Weathersby.
Minnesota: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-MIN38 (4Q: 04:26) Grant Pack pass completed to WR Levon Feely for 27 yards. Tackled by S A.J. Patton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Feely gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-ERI35 (4Q: 03:41) Grant Pack pass completed to WR Levon Feely for 11 yards. Tackled by S Lamont Thompson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-ERI24 (4Q: 02:56) Steve Becker ran inside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Reggie Schulz.
Erie called a time out.
Minnesota: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Schulz is blitzing.
2-13-ERI27 (4Q: 02:46) Grant Pack pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Levon Feely. DE Michael Haynes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Minnesota: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-13-ERI27 (4Q: 02:38) Steve Becker ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S A.J. Patton, assisted by DE Michael Haynes.
Erie called a time out.
4-14-ERI28 (4Q: 02:28) Sammy Marcum attempted a 45 yard field goal and missed wide to the left.
Erie: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ERI35 (4Q: 02:23) Ronnie Lipford pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Bob Terry. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Erie: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-ERI35 (4Q: 02:17) Ronnie Lipford pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Courtney Krosney. S Paul Hildebrand defended the pass.
Erie: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-ERI35 (4Q: 02:08) Ronnie Lipford pass was dropped by WR Antwaan Randle El. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Erie: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-10-ERI35 (4Q: 02:00) Ronnie Lipford pass completed to WR Bob Terry for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Rico Alarcon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The ball goes over on downs.
Minnesota: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Henson is blitzing.
1-10-ERI44 (4Q: 01:55) Steve Becker ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Michael Haynes.
Erie called a time out.
Minnesota: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-ERI44 (4Q: 01:47) Steve Becker ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Lester Rachal.
Minnesota: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-7-ERI41 (4Q: 01:01) Steve Becker ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Dan Fender. DT Dan Fender knocked down T.V. Johannson to break up the play.
4-4-ERI38 (4Q: 00:18) Sammy Marcum attempted a 55 yard field goal and missed wide to the right.
Erie: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-ERI45 (4Q: 00:13) Ronnie Lipford pass completed to WR Courtney Krosney for 11 yards. Tackled by S Rondell Flannery. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Krosney gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Final Score: Minnesota Golden Hawks 24, Erie Invaders 22