Get it right this time: If they correct four Week 4 mistakes, Ravens could win rematch with Patriots
by Matt Vensel | January 7, 2010 at 4:00 pm
Posted in Ravens, b the paper, sports
Maybe if Joe Flacco doesn’t pass as much, this won’t happen… {thanks, The Baltimore Sun}
The Ravens (9-7) on Sunday face the difficult task of beating the Patriots (10-6) in frigid Foxborough, Mass., in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs. The Patriots have an 8-0 record at home this season, with one of those wins coming against the Ravens, 27-21, in Week 4.
As if you could forget about a painfully close game like that.
The Ravens don’t seem to be taking much solace in that they could have (and maybe should have) beaten the Patriots the last time around if not for a few critical mistakes.
“Close doesn’t work in nothing but horseshoes and hand grenades,” wide receiver Derrick Mason said. “So, it didn’t help a lot at all. We can just go in there and hope that we make the best of every opportunity that we get and that we don’t allow opportunities to slip by us this time.”
Missed chances cost the Ravens the last time around, but if they can shore up these four faux pas from that early October loss, they’ll be in good shape to advance Sunday:
Wide receivers can’t drop the ball
It’s easy to say that the Ravens would have won the last meeting had wide receiver Mark Clayton not dropped a very makeable fourth-down catch in the game’s final minutes. But there’s no guarantee the Ravens would have finished off the drive with the winning touchdown had he made the catch. Either way, Clayton told The Baltimore Sun, he’ll be ready when called on Sunday. “If we need a play in the game, throw it to me,” he said.
It may come down to that if the Patriots take away Mason like they did in Week 4. Mason had one catch for 11 yards after catching six passes for 77 yards and a touchdown on the Ravens’ opening drive. “They kind of wised up,” he said. “They switched things up. … They forced other guys to beat them.”
Should New England blanket Mason again, another wide receiver must step up for the Ravens, whether it’s Clayton, Demetrius Williams, Kelley Washington or even David Tyree. Someone will have to do it.
Be on their best behavior versus Brady
The last matchup drew national attention for questionable calls that went against the Ravens. The Ravens were flagged nine times for 85 yards. The most dubious calls were two costly roughing the passer penalties after a little lobbying from Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.
This week, Brady joked that he hopes the fabled “Brady rules” are in effect Sunday. “Oh, I’m begging for preferential treatment if they’ll give it to me,” Brady said. “I just don’t think they’ll give it to me all the time. So I’m trying to butter up to those officials before the game and during the game so that we do get a call once in a while. If it helps our team win, I’m all for it.”
There’s no better way to knock the smile off Brady’s face than with a fierce, flag-free hit or two. And if the Ravens do get flagged, they’ve got to keep their cool and keep coming after him. “You’ve got to just play football,” linebacker Jarret Johnson said. “You can’t worry about the penalties.”
Don’t go too wacko with Flacco
When the Ravens were in the midst of their pass-happy stage early in the season, they asked quarterback Joe Flacco to throw a career-high 47 passes against the Patriots. He handed off just 16 times. Sure, Flacco played pretty well, connecting on 27 of his throws for 264 yards and a pair of touchdowns, but throwing that much is not exactly a recipe for success — especially in the playoffs.
Offensive coordinator Cam Cameron would be wise to stick with the Ravens’ fifth-ranked rushing attack this time around. “It doesn’t matter to me who I’m handing the ball off to, really,” said Flacco. “It’s just a matter of what they do with it afterwards.”
Rice, who was elected to his first Pro Bowl after racking up more than 2,000 yards for scrimmage, and Willis McGahee, who ran for 167 yards and three touchdowns against the Raiders, aren’t likely to run wild over the Patriots’ 13th-ranked run defense. But they should be able to move the chains, eat the clock and open up opportunities for Flacco downfield when they do call his number.
Eliminate Randy Moss from the game plan
The Ravens did a decent job of stymieing the Patriots’ 6-foot-4 speedster on Oct. 4. With cornerback Domonique Foxworth matched up on him for most of the game, Moss recorded just three catches for 50 yards and a score. It must be noted, though, that Brady and the Patriots offense were still working off some rust after Brady missed most of 2008 with a serious knee injury.
Brady and Moss have since gotten in rhythm, and Moss finished 2009 with 83 receptions for 1,264 yards and 13 touchdowns. And with super slot receiver Wes Welker out with a knee injury, Brady will lock onto Moss even more than usual.
That means Foxworth will have to lock onto Moss, too, and put forth another strong effort. “I felt really good about how I played him last time,” Foxworth told The Baltimore Sun. “It was good to have that experience against a guy like that.”
Another way to shut down the Brady-to-Moss connection is to get after Brady. “If you just let him stand there, he’s going to kill you,” Johnson said. “He’s definitely a guy that you’ve got to put pressure on.”
Just remember to keep it clean, guys.
Matt Vensel is a content creator for b. E-mail him at matt@bthesite.com. Follow Matt on Twitter — @mattvensel.
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January 8th, 2010 at 2:58 am | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
No...No...No....lol! Matt...you predicted the Patriots will win! Are YOU sure you dont want to change your mind? I have to give props to Krista and Super fan...for picking the Ravens. It was funny Matt...I actually predicted to people at my job...YOU would be wrong on Ravens predictions...every game in the playoffs. Next week...you will take the Colts...and be wrong again!
And for this story..Clayton says...he wants the ball in a critical situation...didnt he already get the ball in a critical situation in New England Mark? Believe it or not, but I am always correct...Matt, you havent lived in Baltimore long enough to see that Ray Lewis is a different player in the playoffs...he can win you a Championship...remember last year..he knocked off that Titans helmet..RAY dont PLAY playoff time.
At least you aint the only one who picked the Patriots...maybe you and sawxfaninmd...can down some beers at the local bar..as you2 are SAD..that the Patriots got beat bad. Ravens 24 Pats 10
January 8th, 2010 at 1:30 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Tim, I love how you act like it's totally ridiculous that I picked the Patriots to win. First off, they're the favorites in this one, so it shouldn't shock you that one of us picked them. Second, they are 8-0 at home this year, have a 5-0 career record against the Ravens and have a Hall-of-Fame coach, QB and wide receiver (yes, even with Welker out, they still have Moss).
I went back and forth on who I think will win this one. My gut was telling me that this is the kind of game the Ravens could win. I could very easily see the Ravens make this an ugly one and stunning the Patriots. But logic says the Pats will win -- and it will be very close. Remember, the Ravens have struggled in close games, they're 3-5 on the road and, here's the biggie, they're 1-6 against playoff teams.
And in regards to your comment about me not being in Baltimore long enough to appreciate Ray Lewis, I've been watching football my whole life. You don't think I saw Ray play before I moved to Baltimore a few years ago? That's just silly. In fact, even though I'm not a Ravens fan and in 2001, I had no idea that I wanted to do this for a living, I could tell you exactly where I was when the Ravens won the Super Bowl. So yes, I've had my eye on Ray, the best middle linebacker of this generation and maybe any generation.
January 8th, 2010 at 1:49 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Yes RAY is the perhaps the best middle linebacker to ever play. I honestly think the KEY for us to winning is our pash rush. IF...and I will be honest IF we can put pressure on Brady we win...if not then your and everybody else on here's prediction will be correct.
January 8th, 2010 at 3:14 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Your confidence seems to be diminishing from completely out of your mind to realistic...good move
January 8th, 2010 at 5:09 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
The pass rush is key, but Ray isn't a pass rusher, Tim, so he isn't likely to be a factor in that department. He's pretty much just a run stuffer at this point (a darn good one).
January 8th, 2010 at 8:39 am | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
24 to 10.... Your limiting Brady to 1 touchdown?
January 8th, 2010 at 11:13 am | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Yeah vampinout...I think Welker being out..is bad news for them. They may get 2 TD's, but I think we beat them by 14.
January 8th, 2010 at 9:43 am | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
"Matt, you havent lived in Baltimore long enough to see that Ray Lewis is a different player in the playoffs"
Tim you DO realize that Ravens games are televised outside of Baltimore right? that makes no sense
You are awful sure of yourself, Im actually starting to get worried about you, I may have to have the suicide hotline on standby for you after Sunday's game... I'm not sure I'm comfortable with you being alone if they lose... it seems like you revolve around this win, and I hate to tell you but it will be a tough game for them to beat.. Ray Ray is on the front page of the Boston globe sports section online this morning.. its a good article..check it out
January 8th, 2010 at 11:12 am | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Thanks for the heads-up on the Boston Globe article, I will check...check...check it out! I feel sorry for YOU sawxfaninmd...you actually really think your team will win. Wes Welker is out...eliminating your odds to be eliminated! Do me a favor Sawxfaninmd..after the game...you and them Patriot fans...try not to get locked up. That Bar is going to be a mad house!
January 8th, 2010 at 11:27 am | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
"I feel sorry for YOU sawxfaninmd...you actually really think your team will win. Wes Welker is out...eliminating your odds to be eliminated!"
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Eliminating your odds to be eliminated.... This means they're odds to be eliminated are non existant meaning the Pat's will win...
You heard it hear first people... Tim Lumber is betting against the Ravens... Some fan you are... You are a real Benedict Arnold.
January 8th, 2010 at 12:00 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
so if Welkers injury "eliminates our Odds to be ELIMINATED" wouldnt that mean that we will NOT be eliminated.. Good one Timmy
January 8th, 2010 at 12:41 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Hey, I will be honest sawxfaninmd...anything can happen. Yeah YOU all have a good chance of winning. I just dont think this is the same Patriots team. I mean, if the the Ravens played the Jets, and Dolphins 2 times a year, our record would be pretty good. We play the Steelers and Bengals. Ray Lewis takes over in the playoffs...this Sunday will be NO different!
January 8th, 2010 at 1:32 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Sawxfan is right. My family was lucky enough to own a TV growing up. And then God smiled on me when he gave me the money to one day buy a TV for myself.
January 8th, 2010 at 1:51 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
You had a TV as a kid Matt and sawxfaninmd...where did you 2 grow up at? Yeah, I had one also. BUT why I say that is...because unless you watch a team every week...then you dont know that team fully. I do admit YOU all know this years team 100%...but just like always in playoff time..we will step it up...unless we are playing them Steelers...which we aint...we will WIN!
January 8th, 2010 at 10:25 am | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Pats 24, Ravens 21
January 8th, 2010 at 11:06 am | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
I dont even think its going to be THAT high, Im going 17-10 Pats
January 8th, 2010 at 11:09 am | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Wrong prediction music man...aka Wesley Case. You need to take my advice lol!
January 8th, 2010 at 11:16 am | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Last thing...I will let YOU all know about WHY these people are picking the Patriots. Wesley Case aka Music Man and Vampinout...are EAGLE fans lol! Sawxfaninmd...is from Boston and is a Patriots fan. Matt V is a born Steelers fan...(they are eliminated)! Ladies and Gentelman...I am always right! Ravens WILL win by 2 TD's!
January 8th, 2010 at 11:18 am | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
That doesn't make any sense.
January 8th, 2010 at 1:33 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Fandom is not a factor with any of these guys, Tim. The Patriots and Eagles are not rivals of the Ravens. They're just giving their two cents.
And I'm not a fan of any team at this point (and I mean it). I get paid to commentate on football for a living. That's my job.
January 8th, 2010 at 11:21 am | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
You are a Eagles fan Wesley Case...you said it fool! I can GUARANTEE YOU one thing...YOU are wrong on YOUR Ravens vs Pats prediction. Havent you learned yet....that I know my sports! Monday morning YOU all are going to be quiet. I am going to be on here bragging.....just like I always do!
January 8th, 2010 at 11:51 am | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
But what does that have to do with me picking the Patriots over the Ravens?
January 8th, 2010 at 12:01 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
you are eliminating your pick be being eliminated by elimination......
January 8th, 2010 at 12:13 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Tim,
BTW a little fun fact for ya
the Pats have not lost to the Ravens since the Baltimore franchise was founded in 1996. The Pats are 5-0 against the team they will host in the first round of the playoffs at Gillette Stadium
January 8th, 2010 at 12:43 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
I think you just "eliminated your chances at being eliminated" with that comment.
January 8th, 2010 at 12:48 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Who vampinout?
January 8th, 2010 at 1:10 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
I'm clowning on you Tim... Come on man. In a previous post you said "Wes Welker is out...eliminating your odds to be eliminated!"
That's a like a double negative. Saying the Patriots odds to be eliminated have been eliminated... Means they won't be eliminated. Meaning they will beat the Ravens.
Blah.
January 9th, 2010 at 3:55 am | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Lol Vampinout...I can NOT wait until Monday! I will be King of the World like Leornardo Caprio...however you spell the drunks name. Only ME...John Lee Roy Linde..and Ashley Jamison can celebrate. No more room for Bandwagon Patriot fans!
January 8th, 2010 at 12:44 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Yeah sawxfaninmd....that means they are due for a loss. I dont want YOU to be a stranger here Monday after the Pats lose. I will show respect to you Monday. I know you will be sad that your team lost. So I will NOT rub it in...seriously..I feel sorry for you.
Music Man aka Wesley Case...you only picked the Pats BECAUSE your an Eagles fan...you hate the Ravens! Its cool though...I will rag on all of YOU fools this Monday. I will earn my bragging rights...I can NOT wait!!
January 8th, 2010 at 1:35 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
The Eagles and Ravens aren't rivals. They've played two, three, maybe four times.
I think Jordan Bartel is kind of a Chargers fan, Tim. He's from the San Diego area. Want to talk smack on him because of that big geographical rivalry, too?
January 8th, 2010 at 1:54 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Jordan Bartell a Chargers fan? What the heck? It seems like the whole B staff does NOT root for the Ravens? AND speaking of the Eagles....we have NO grudge against them. We respect them. When we were trying to get an expansion team years ago...the Redskins kept us from getting a team. The first team to VOTE for us...and support us was the Eagles. So we like the Eagles...we are the Top Birds of the NFL.
January 8th, 2010 at 2:34 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
I'm a huge Ravens fan but also an intelligent football fan. I hope I'm wrong but logic tells me
Patriots 23, Ravens 17.
Our secondary can't cover average receivers. Flacco isn't picking up blitzes and the receivers aren't getting open which is resulting in too many sacks. Our only hope is to pound the ball and keep Brady off the field.
January 8th, 2010 at 3:17 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Finally a Ravens fan that doesnt reflect the failures of the Baltimore Public School System.. You my friend are a scholar AND a gentlemen
January 8th, 2010 at 4:57 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
I was educated out-of-state.
January 9th, 2010 at 2:20 am | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
TIMMAYYYYYYYYYY...how does RAYS rice taste...geez, ha, ha...talk about a homer...i hope theres offensive protection because your fertile...ha, ha,ha,...get off of edgar allens pole....allready... TIMMAYYYYYYYY....your avatar is ready...wake up
January 9th, 2010 at 3:38 am | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Yeah you have some room to use the word homer! Re-read all of your comments Rainbow Bright aka yaknowmay.
January 9th, 2010 at 3:43 am | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Lets put it this way kids...today is saturday..in 24 hours all of you who called me WRONG...will find out JUST how wrong I am! Dont change the subject to the Colts Monday morning either. Be a man...and say...Tim..you were right...I am dumb for thinking them Pats and Tom Brady even had a chance.
Then come Tuesday YOU can all once again make a fool of yourself and ride the Peyton Manning bandwagon...you will hop off of Bradys come Monday. But the fact is the Colts will be rusty..and once again the Ravens will ride the momentum...all the way to Miami!
January 9th, 2010 at 8:00 am | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Woah there big guy. Tim never said any of things - He's outspoken, but never small-minded.
B staff...I find these comments by yaknowmay HIGHLY offensive. This is no different than someone posting the "N" word or other such reptilian brain vomit. I log in daily, and I like to think that I'm part of what makes this site fun. Please consider removing these comments, as it makes me (and I'm sure others) extremely uncomfortable and creates an environment that is anything but fun.
Yaknowmay...I understand that you were trying to make a point (not sure exactly what that point was...) but you crossed the line.
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January 9th, 2010 at 2:03 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Perform all the mental gymnastics and finger pointing you want.
Fact is, your post is offensive and needs to be deleted. I understand
that post here in the hopes of being percieved as witty and outspoken...but
honestly, as of late, you come off just a common moron with limited insight.
January 9th, 2010 at 2:22 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Thank U ycktr. Yeah all of his comments cross the line. Now he will be mad about one comment. And yacknowmay...you dont have the respect level we have. You are a newbie...you have to earn respect.
Ycktr....u the man!!
January 9th, 2010 at 2:29 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
I gotta say it:
"Ngata thing to worry about, B-More...'Believe' in the Ravens!" -Superfan has spoken. =)
YEAH BOI! I predict a high scoring game. Although, it could be a very low scoring one. I doubt either team will end up with a score in the teens. It's gonna be one or the other, very high, or very low.
I just hope the "Tom Brady" rule gets thrown out the window. How can a man stand to be such a little bitch?
January 9th, 2010 at 3:55 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
..ME being the hottest newbie on here....is not your signal to diss....no timmayyyy....thats not how we do
January 9th, 2010 at 4:24 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
yaknowmay, please refrain from using language like that on our site. You know you've crossed a line when I'm offended. Keep it clean, guys. Thanks.
January 9th, 2010 at 4:04 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
SORRY TIMMAYYYYYYY,....im not here to light your cancer stick.......the nerve of me.
January 9th, 2010 at 11:32 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Honestly yaknowmay...its never personel on here lol. I can take criticizm...I just hope you can do the same. I am always happy to see people on here....honestly. I am a big fan of the B paper. I love what this site stands for. So yeah..its always fun to have another person to Debate with.
January 9th, 2010 at 6:17 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
..this is how the playoff pic will go....you can quote me on this....because im me.....1st round eliminations...ravens , jets....2nd eliminations...bengals, patriots.....afc championship....colts, chargers....colts win...peyton manning is also better then you...yadda, yadda, yadda......nfc feild will go as follows...1st round elimations...cowboys, cardinals, ...2nd round elimation...packers, saints....nfc championship...viking, eagles....viking win....favre is better then you...yadda, yadda, yadda,....viking win the super bowl....favre retires until next august...so you still wont have him on madden next season
January 9th, 2010 at 11:36 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
YOUR first pic was wrong yaknowmay...the Jets won...just like I predicted. They have perhaps one of the top 2 CB's in football...that is there real strength. Sunday YOUR other AFC prediction comes wrong...the Pats are next to lose!
Matt, Sawxfaninmd, yaknowmay, Wesley Case, Vampinout,Michael Smith....YOU all LOSE! Me, Ycktr, John Lee Roy Linde, and the new girl ashleyjamison(Hello!!) show you who the real intelligent fans are....its almost game time...I can NOT wait...bragging rights...there all OURS lol!
January 10th, 2010 at 12:56 am | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
..TIMMAYYYYY...im not gonna brown nose the B paper, or say something mushy to prove im a nice guy...thats your lane, and even though i disagree with your approach i respect it. WHEN its all said and done my blogs still inspire, illuminate, indoctrinate, and stimulate the understimulated....so still i rise.....the saga continues...say it with me,.....YAKNOWMAY.
January 10th, 2010 at 2:55 am | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Blah..Blah...Blah...let me drink my Old Crow already! Its saturday night...when I awaken with a hangover(like the movie) I will hop in my vehicle...and get ready to watch the Ravens DO...what I said they will DO..and that is Eliminate the Patriots...when its all said and done yaknowmay...your comments...my comments...wont matter! The scoreboard will...Ravens win this game today..I get bragging rights...I prove I know my sports better than you..him....her..and all of you Patriot Bandwagon riders!
January 10th, 2010 at 1:01 am | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
WEIRD 1ST DAY OF PLAYOFFS....there was a cowboy siting at the cowboys game...and the jets didnt crash this time....big shout out to GEORGE W.
January 10th, 2010 at 3:28 am | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
...no TIMMAYYYYYYYY....we dont ride band wagons round here....you should call us realist....then come learn more about real culture
January 10th, 2010 at 3:30 am | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
early yaknowstradomus prediction.....patriots 28...ravens 16....thanks for the memorys 09 ravens its been fun
January 10th, 2010 at 9:10 am | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Hey Matt, I know it's probably not your area, but in the online paper(Read Today's B), Page 15 is missing, and page 21 is doubled on pages 21 and 22.
Yaknowmay- cute little name you made up there, "yaknowstradomus".... shame you're wrong. ;-)
January 10th, 2010 at 11:51 am | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Lol John...yeah that is a cute little name on yaknowstramus(glad that aint my name)....but he isnt the real deal Notradamus. After all he already picked 2 WRONG games. Ravens win this game today...I am excited. We get bragging rights John!!
Sawxfaninmd...even if your team loses pal...be happy they were in the playoffs...try not to get to mad, and get into any bar fights pal! PEACE!! GO RAVENS!
January 10th, 2010 at 4:24 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Ravens brought Total Annihilation to New England.
January 10th, 2010 at 5:59 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Pretty much, yeah. The Ravens defense was dominant. Guess they officially have their swagger back?
January 10th, 2010 at 6:01 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Tim Lumber, where are you? I figured you'd be on the site with a full bottle of Old Crow in you by now. I don't know how sage-like you and the Super Fan are, but what have you got to say about the Ravens' dominant effort today?
(Let's refrain from using the words "Miami," "Super," "Bowl" and "Lombardi" until they take down the Colts, though.)
January 10th, 2010 at 6:11 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Matt V...I am one happy person! Thank You for giving me the props I deserve...I hope the rest of the group will give me and John Lee Roy Linde our props. Ray Lewis once again was a whole nother player in the playoffs...he takes over in the playoffs. Ray Rice...set the tempo...he is a reason we will shock the Colts. Flaccos Birthday is saturday, you know he will have a big game!
Hop on board the Ravens Bandwagon...we are headed to Miami...just like I said...Ray Lewis and Ed Reed will win a Super Bowl in there backyard!! Now Matt....if you will excuse me...I have a bottle of Old Crow to pop open...its celebration time..Trailer Park style...Yee-Haa!!
January 10th, 2010 at 6:51 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Well, I'm not giving you props for anything. You picked your favorite team to win! Wow. So I didn't pick the Ravens to win? Wasn't the first time and won't be the last, Tim. Just because I picked the Pats doesn't mean I was rooting against the Ravens, you know?
I was just telling you to enjoy the win.
January 10th, 2010 at 10:18 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Why NOT Matt? I told YOU who was going to win..hey I pick honestly...I said we would lose to the Steelers a few weeks back..I am unbias!
Quick question Matt....if the Ravens go to the Super Bowl...you get a free trip to Miami dont you? You have it made...because I will tell you how the AFC will play out.
Jets will beat the Chargers(they have best CB tandom in football) We will beat a rusty Colts team. The Jets are a easy match for us..we stomp them and go to the Super Bowl and take on Dallas...
January 10th, 2010 at 6:04 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Yes they did blackwoffvii! Matt V, Wesley Case, Michael Smith, sawxfaninmd, yaknowmay...was I correct about the Ravens? Dont go switching the subject to the Colts....just yet! Give me and John Lee Roy Linde our props!
Hop on board the Ravens bandwagon...last stop is Miami. Flacco's Birthday is saturday in Indianapolis! He gets a Birthday present by beating the Colts! This week you all will take the Colts...take my advice....Ravens get another upset victory. But in the meantime...give me my props...admit I was right...you all were wrong! I told you so...you all bash me...well who was right...ME...I know my sports!
January 10th, 2010 at 6:04 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
And even Vampinout...you were wrong also picking the Pats...you guys need to follow my lead....hahahahaha!
January 10th, 2010 at 6:12 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Here we Go Ravens....Here We Go Ravens....R...A....V....E....N....S!!!!!!! Pop open a beer people...were headed to Indianapolis to dominate Peyton Manning...just ask Tom Brady...how good these Ravens are!!
January 10th, 2010 at 7:34 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Congrats Tim Tim...as always, you are the man.
Respect to Matt for stepping up and acknowledging the win right away. Now where's the rest of the cohort that owes Tim a fist bump for calling it correct from the get go?
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January 10th, 2010 at 10:12 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
You are the man ycktr!! Thank You so much....I called it...and as always my prediction was correct! It will be funny ycktr...these same people will swear the Colts are going to win this week....only to be wrong again lol!
January 10th, 2010 at 9:08 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
TIMMAYYYYYY,....YAKNOWSTRADOMUS is never wrong....even when it appears that he is...the objects in your mirror are not what they appear to be timmayyyyy....YAKNOWSTRADOMUS predictions are big picture based, meaning the big show...meaning im not exactly wrong..."dont ya love it"....big picture wise i said....colts-viking....winner viking...nobody remembers runner-ups....so TIMMAYYYY your only celebrating a delayed demise..congrats
January 10th, 2010 at 10:10 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
No YOU predicted the Bengals would win and the Pats would win...admit yaknowmay..you are a Loser who knows nothing about sports...how are you going to inspire people when YOU make wrong predictions? Learn YOUR sports!!
January 10th, 2010 at 10:13 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
The BIG PICTURE...well the Colts will be eliminated this Sunday...so that picture is wrong also. Do I have to prove YOU all wrong again? Take the Colts..ride the bandwagon...to another LOSS! So YOUR Super Bowl predictions are wrong also!