Memphis upsets Chatham

Memphis jumped out to a 14-0 lead over Chatham without their offense putting up a point. First it was special teams - a 69 yd punt return by Josh Cribbs gave Memphis a 7-0 lead. Then it was defense - on Chatham's next possession Philip Rivers threw an interception to Ed Reed - and we all know where this is going - to the house! Reed returned it 65 yds for a TD and Memphis was up 14-0. Chatham regrouped from the two big plays and after a Philip Rivers to Coles touchdown and an A.P rushing touchdown the game was tied back up at 14. Memphis managed to get their first offensive touchdown on the board, a Roethlisberger to Jonathan Stewart touchdown pass right before the half to regain the lead at 21-14. The next score would not come till late in the 3rd and again it would be Memphis qb Big Ben hooking up with Jonathan Stewart. John Kasey would tack on two field goals and Memphis goes on to win 34-14. The #1 seed Chatham was done in by 5 fumbles (2 lost fumbles) and 3 interceptions by Philip Rivers. Congratulations to Sean Crawford on a great record this season. Memphis will await the winner of Dagints - Madison to see who they will play in the NFC Championship Game.

2009 Memphis 34, 2009 Chatham 14

Scoring Plays
Qtr Clock Poss Scoring Description(Extra Point) Score
1 6:54 Mem J.Cribbs 69 yd. return (J.Kasay kick) 7-0 MEM
1 5:24 Mem E.Reed 65 yd. intercept (J.Kasay kick) 14-0 MEM
1 1:30 Cha L.Coles 6 yd. pass from P.Rivers (J.Brown kick) 14-7 MEM
2 6:36 Chat A.Peterson 1 yd. run (J.Brown kick) 14-14 CHT
2 0:45 Mem J.Stewart 22 yd. pass from B.Roethlisberger (J.Kasay kick) 21-14 MEM
3 1:12 Mem J.Stewart 14 yd. pass from B.Roethlisberger (J.Kasay kick) 28-14 MEM
4 2:42 Mem J.Kasay 31 yd. field goal 31-14 MEM
4 1:07 Mem J.Kasay 44 yd. field goal 34-14 MEM