C'est La Vie
by Zachary Beard on Jan 22, 2012 6:27 PM EST
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Such is life. This is one of the more heartbreaking loses in recent history. But we can all take pride in the fact that our team played extremely well, and that we stayed in it the whole time. I know many of us Ravens fans feel sick right now, but all we can do now is look forward to next season. No sense in feeling pity. What's done is done. And while we may not have won this game, Flacco sure proved his critics wrong. He did his job. The reason we are heading home is because Lee Evans and Billy Cundiff decided not to do theirs. A spectacular defensive effort, nonetheless, and I am glad we at least had the chance to make it this far. And we can take pride that we swept our division, got farther than the Packers, Saints, and Steelers. I know the bitter taste of falling just short has haunted this franchise for the last 4 years, but I promise you Ravens fans, we are on the brink. And we will, without a doubt, break though very soon.
Here's to a very productive and optimistic offseason! And oh by the way, let's cheer on our fellow Harbaugh brother, Jim. Who's 49er team looks eerily similar to the 2000 Ravens. It may hurt tonight, but we have nowhere to go but up!
GO RAVENS!!!
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Painful
It was quite a disappointing way to end it. Cundiff just couldn’t handle the pressure.
by Ultrakinetic Brad on Jan 22, 2012 6:33 PM EST reply actions
Let’s not entirely blame it on Cundiff. Lee Evans dropped the game winner
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by Zachary Beard on Jan 22, 2012 6:34 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I want a clone, one in the resemblance of Matt Stover and Adam Vinaeteri combined.
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by Zachary Beard on Jan 22, 2012 6:35 PM EST up reply actions
Another Pats fan here...
Wow, we were lucky. Flacco outplayed Brady. Every single goddamn time, the Ravens play the Pats tough. Only lopsided win was 2009.
Lucky is an understatement.
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by Zachary Beard on Jan 22, 2012 6:36 PM EST up reply actions
I am more mad at Lee for dropping a sure handed touchdown
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by Zachary Beard on Jan 22, 2012 6:38 PM EST up reply actions
to be fair
The defender swatted it.
by Crizzle12 on Jan 22, 2012 6:58 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Carma: It's what's for dinner.
"Aye, do tiitieboy twochainz got twitter?"
by DwightWhite's Missing Tooth on Jan 22, 2012 6:36 PM EST reply actions
First of all it’s spelled Karma? And second of all, Geeddddoutttt heeeea
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by Zachary Beard on Jan 22, 2012 6:37 PM EST up reply actions
You're right. My bad. It is Karma.
"Aye, do tiitieboy twochainz got twitter?"
by DwightWhite's Missing Tooth on Jan 22, 2012 6:38 PM EST up reply actions
Kharma is an acceptable alternate spelling
But “carma”? That’s just idiotic.
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agreed
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by Cold_Old_Steelers_Fan on Jan 22, 2012 10:58 PM EST up reply actions
Billy Cundiff is BAD LUCK
But he’s good luck for the Seahawks! The Romo botched snap and now this. When the game is on the line I wouldn’t want Cundiff kicking the ball!
Lee Evans. I hate him.
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by Zachary Beard on Jan 22, 2012 6:39 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Let’s not be to hard on Lee Evans. Yes he should have held on the ball but a closer look will show you that the defender made a great play also.
by purpleonblack86 on Jan 22, 2012 6:40 PM EST reply actions
As a Bills fan, I thought he looked OK today, but the TD reminded me with a flaw I always thought he had. I thought he had a tendency to be too nonchalant with certain catches. But, a great play by the defender nonetheless.
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by bluecollarbuffalo on Jan 22, 2012 7:54 PM EST up reply actions
This game made me feel good about the future
I’ve always been on the fence with Joe. Was it a lack of trust because coaches knew he couldn’t do it? Or was it Cam? This game made it clear Cam better be shown the door pronto and it better not hit him on the way out. He played his heart out and needs the right environment. It hurts seeing Reed miss out on a ring, but a good team remain in place. I’ve been assuming the Ravens were going to slide, but now I think Ozzie and team can keep them going strong.
Cam was calling excellent plays actually.
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by Zachary Beard on Jan 22, 2012 6:43 PM EST up reply actions
Lol the Rams.
You come at the king, you best not miss.
by organizedchaos52 on Jan 22, 2012 7:22 PM EST up reply actions
Joe is four years in the league
and we are getting glimpses of his growth and ability. The OC has had a lot to do woth that. he needs to go.
Know that hurts Ravens fans...
Ravens played the better game and the Pats got lucky. I know it stings. Sorry, but congrats on a great season.
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Playing a better game doesn't always win
I feel HORRIBLE for Ravens fans. The pain you are going through is indescribable! Playing the better game doesn’t always win unfortunately. Super Bowl 40 is an example. Seahawks played the better game but the refs gave the Stealers the W.
Lol. Calls or no, Seattle was horrible in that game and shot themselves in the foot repeatedly.
Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?
You obviously
didn’t watch the game. Some dropped passes but Seahawks played overall better
have watched it about 30 times, just so that when some whiner like you comes around, I can know what I’m talking about. I’ll be the first to admit there were a couple bad calls, but that didn’t cost the suicide capital a Super Bowl. That’s what they do in Seattle, kill themselves
Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?
30 times?
please tell me you’re exaggerating.
by Mayne_Event on Jan 22, 2012 10:55 PM EST up reply actions
I’m not, sorry. If you were a Steeler fan, you may be able to understand. I don’t like arguing if I don’t know what I’m talking about. I have dissected this game like you wouldn’t believe. And homerism is not the basis for my opinion. If the refs gave us the game, my stance would be “whatever bitch, it still counts. blah blah” But if you had to hear all the shit we do, maybe you’d do the same
Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?
I'm just amazed that you watched it that many times.
I could care less about what the outcome of any past game was even if it was my Ravens winning. I can understand reveling in your teams past success to a certain extent but after 15 times I would start feeling sorry for myself (no offense). I guess I’m just a “seen it, enjoyed it, move on” kind of guy.
by Mayne_Event on Jan 23, 2012 11:32 AM EST up reply actions
I'll admit to having watched the 2nd Pitt game twice already.
And I’ve watched ‘The Drive’ probably 5 times.
You come at the king, you best not miss.
by organizedchaos52 on Jan 23, 2012 1:21 PM EST up reply actions
I see your point, and normally I am. This wasn’t about reveling in past success. It usually comes about when someone I know or whatever brings the game up, and all the nonsense, I go re-watch it for “ammo” As you can imagine, it comes up a lot.
While it may be true that I shouldn’t care that much, whatever, I do sometimes.
That’s by far the most times I’ve re-watched any Pittsburgh game, the next closest is SB43 (about 4 or 5 times)
Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?
I've probably watched it 10 or so times
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by Michael Hewitt on Jan 23, 2012 1:47 AM EST up reply actions
i feel your pain ravens fans
watching cundiff miss reminded me of Nate kaeding missing the game tying field goal to the patriots a few years ago. but you guys will come back strong next season. i know it
If Halladay, Lee, and Hamels all break their arms while playing tag in the clubhouse, We'll be set
by suicide bunting is a sin on Jan 22, 2012 6:53 PM EST reply actions
Let’s give the Pats D credit also after being ridiculed all season.
by purpleonblack86 on Jan 22, 2012 6:57 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Ok i will try again
Very close game folks you had us up against the wall , hats off to the RAVENS ! it was a very good game !
by RED SOX are #1 in my heart on Jan 22, 2012 6:58 PM EST reply actions
In all seriousness, if we decide to fire Cam,
who’s going to be his replacement? Is Mike Sherman still on the market?
I can’t say that I’m familiar enough with the offensive coaches and assistants league wide to give you a list of guys better suited to be our OC than Cam, that’s up to Ozzie, Bisciotti, and Harbs. I just know a square peg being forced into a round hole when I see it.
Agree full-heartily
Just wondering who can help us move forward. Flacco proved he’s going to be a great QB. Let’s give him an OC who knows how to utilize players.
I'm sure we'll hear plenty of names soon
I trust our management to make the right decision, we’ll get a good one in here.
I just know a square peg being forced into a round hole when I see it.
Sounds like a personal problem to me.
Ziiiing!
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Great season - bad way to end
I am for removing the foot from football
Too many games decided by goofy kicking plays
My idea -
TD’s count for 7 points
Teams get ball at 20 after scores and to start game
No punts – play 4 downs and other team gets ball if a fail
No field goals or extra points
He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is
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