Tulane vs. UTEP Fourth Quarter

Scelfo back at QB, hands-off to Matt Forte for a 6-yard gain to the TU 32.

Scelfo throws it into orbit, but the ball gravitates into the sure hands of Jeremy Williams for a 56 yard reception to the UTEP 12. Williams has 8 catches for 188 yards and 2 TDs.

7-yard carry by Forte.

Hand-off to Forte, stopped after 1-yard gain. 3rd and 2.

Pitch to Forte for a wide-open 4-yard TD run and Forte jogs in. The kick is good.

Forte now TU's all-time leader in TDs scored with 28 career TDs. Grats Mr. Matt. Previous record held by Bill Benker, played from 1927-29.

A Helluva Hullabaloo roars from around the stadium. Sounds very good, excellent unity.

5 plays, 74 yards and 12:53 remains. Forte has 27 carries 132 yards and 2 TDs.

TU 31, UTEP 13.

Josh Femack receives the punt and carries it to the UTEP 35 for a 10-yard return.

Flag on the play: Vinnateau rolled right, threw it deep and low and Skehan nearly came away with it.

Penalty: false start against UTEP, 5-yard penalty back to UTEP 30. 1st and 15.

Vinnateau completes the pass down the middle, short gain.

Vinnateau pass to West incomplete, broken up by Lumar.

3rd and 12 and the crowd goes nuts.

Vinnateau completes the pass to West who is brought down very hard by Carlos Jackson for an 8-yard gain.

UTEP goes for it on 4th and 4 from own 41, and Vinnateau completes a 5-yard pass for a UTEP 1st down at its own 46.

Vinnateau passes to Marcus Thomas for a 4-yard gain. 2nd and 6 at the 50.

Vinnateau throws it out, intended for Chris Adams who takes a valiant, pointless dive.

3rd and 6 at the 50, 10:18 remaining in the game.

Vinnateau pass to Rouse incomplete, 4th and 6 at midfield. Miners 1-2 at 4th down.

Going for it...Pass complete to Joe West despite double coverage, runs down the sideline a 26-yard gain to TU 24. First down.

Vinnateau loops it to Marcus Thomas on the sideline who grabs it and falls out for a 19-yard reception. First and Goal.

Hand-off to Marcus Thomas, gains three yards and is brought down at the 2.

Hand-off to Thomas who runs it in, but there's a flag: holding on the offense and the play is wiped. 2nd and 12 at the Tulane 12.

Vinnateau completes the pass to Maturi who spins around his man and sprints in for the touchdown.

2-point conversion, a pass by Vinnateau, fails. 11 plays, 61 yards and the score is TU 31, UTEP 19. 9:16 remains on the clock.

Andre Anderson receives the punt and downs it in the end-zone. TU to start at the 20 yard-line.

Moore in at QB, hands-off to Forte for a 2-yard gain. 2nd and 8 at the 22.

Moore pitches to Forte who runs right, then jukes up the middle for an 11-yard gain. 1st down at the 33.

Lonely "Roll Wave" chants

Hand-off to Forte for a 4-yard gain. 2nd and 6.

Hand-off to Forte, brought down after a 2-yard loss. 3rd and 6, TU 50/50 on 3rd down at 35.

Scelfo rushes backwards under heavy pressure but releases the force-pass to Batiste who sprints through the defense for a 43-yard gain to the UTEP 32. First down.

Hand-off to Forte who runs left for a 9-yard gain.

Hand-off to Forte who gets the first-down on a 4-yard rush. TU at UTEP 10, first and goal.

TU time-out, first of the 2nd half.

Hand-off to Forte for no gain. 2nd and goal.

4:58 left in the game.

Pitch to Forte whose pass to Ratcliff in the end-zone is high and incomplete.

3rd and goal at the 10.

Hand-off to Forte who struggles up the middle for a 7-yard gain.

UTEP takes a TO, second of 2nd half.

4th and goal for TU from the 3.

2 varieties of cheerleader outfits must be explained...

Ross Thivoneaux kicks a 20-yard field goal, and it's TU 34, UTEP 19. 11 plays, 77 yards.

4:37 left on the clock.

DiRochema kicks a long grounder, scooped-up at the Miners's 16 and run to the 22.

Vinnateau completes 6-yard pass.

Vinnateau pass intercepted by a leaping Skehan who falls back clutching the ball. Skehan has four tackles and four pass break-ups thus far.

Hand-off to Forte, 3-yard gain to 45. 36 carries for 174 yards tonight for Forte.

Tireless, Forte gains 1 yard, 3rd and 6 at TU 46. TU still 50/50 at 3rd down.

Skehan interception ended 121-pass streak by Vinnateau.

TU runs for no gain and it's 4th and 6 at the 46.

Neighbor just trying to write story, professionalism noted.

DiRochma punts it high to Quentin Dims who is completely trucked, sprawling back a yard or more in mid-air and losing the ball...but there are two flags on the play.

Audible groans from beer-swilling man in upper-stands.

Penalties offset each other: roughing the kicker and kick-catch interference. Fourth down replayed:

A deep kick and Dims pitches it to Stevenson, who is brought down at the 10 by an ankle swipe. Flag on the play: personal foul after the play against Joe Goosebi, 15-yard mark-off up to Miner 22.

1st and 10 and 2:05 remains.

Vinnateau completes it to Rouse who is forced out after a 16-yard gain to the UTEP 38. First down.

Vinnateau passes wide-right Rouse who is immediately leapt upon and brought down by Goosebi. Personal foul after the play against Rouse, 15-yard loss on the penalty and a 1-yard loss on the pass. 2nd and 26 at the 22.

12-yard completion to West. 3rd and 14.

Vinnateau completes it to Rouse who is wide open in the middle for a 7-yard gain, 4th and 5 and UTEP goes for it.

Pass to Pierce Hunter who drops it under less pressure than a theoretical vacuum and its TU ball.

Kevin Moore kneels for the final play, clock runs out...and Tulane wins!! Improves to 3-7, with a final score of TU 34, UTEP 19.

Helluva Hullabaloo chant circles stadium with decent enthusiasm. This neophyte personally impressed with de rigueur Forte effort, Skehan's faultless defense, Scelfo's mobility and occasional deep passes and William's speed and catcher's mitt-grasp.

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