Ravens Last AFC North Team Left
by lastcallbmore on Jan 9, 2012 7:01 AM EST
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PrintWhile watching the Steelers-Broncos game last night I knew what made most sense to me as a Ravens fan. I wanted the Steelers to win and go to New England and beat the Patriots, so the city of Baltimore could have a better shot at hosting the AFC Championship... Right?
I tried so hard to root for the Steelers and want them to win but it just didn't work. No matter how much that seemed to make sense to me I couldn't help but love every time they got punked by Tim Tebow. Ike Taylor, probably the Steeler I most dislike, got completely owned by Demaryius Thomas and I loved every second of it.
You could totally tell that Ben Roethlisberger only brought one outfit to the after game press conference. his "moving onto the next round" outfit, complete with a douchey fedora squeezed onto his over-sized head. But, in all due respect, while Ben played hard for his team, it was clearly apparent he could have used that extra week off to heal up for the playoffs. I would have to think the team could have barely put up double digits with Charlie Batch at quarterback against the Browns all the same.
Speaking of getting punked it was nice to see the Cincinnati Bengals run defense coming through in the clutch again. They started off the season so well but totally fell apart for the stretch run. The Bengals team/fans may be some of the most over-confident of any in the NFL. Sure, there are always exceptions to the rule but that's just what I've experienced over the years. Fans tend to take on the temperament of their team. The Bengals are not as good as their team and fans think they are. Just be happy you get to sit at the grown-up's table fellas...
After this weekend it is safe to say the Ravens owned the AFC North this season, going 6-0 in the division, which is no small feat especially when your division has three playoff teams, of which we are undoubtedly the best. I'm sure any Bengals and Steelers fan can talk your ear off about all of the Ravens shortcomings and their six Super Bowls and stripey uniforms and what not. That's just their way of coping with it so just let it be... You would probably feel the same way if the Ravens got slapped around all year like they did. However, the Ravens did not. The Ravens did the slapping, and it felt great.
Yes, I may be being a bit harsh with my words today but I waited until their seasons were over just to be safe. It is now safe to say that as far as the AFC North is concerned the Ravens dominated in every way in 2011/12. Next season it may be different but this year is ours! Now let's take this baby all the way home!
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Well said. I couldn’t bring myself to root for the Steelers either. And I hate Tebow…! So that tells you something. Tebow did throw the ball pretty well at times. Hate to admit it. But it’s true. Completion % under 50 is always ugly though.
ambivalent...
I cheered when they had bad plays and was impressed on the ones that were good. In the end who ever went to NE did not matter to me since the Ravens focus is already set upon. The only reason to watch this game was to watch a game, which in fact turned into a respectable one.
I can only hope
They are looking forward to playing the Patriots, and forget about their game this weekend.
However, I’m sure the Titans, Jaguars, and Chargers games should remind them not to over look their current opponent.
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
It’s the playoffs. If we overlook you guys, we deserve to lose.
daytime commentator. night time ninja.
Could not have said it better, if anything the game last season should be a reminder why the Ravens should not sleep on the Texans. The Texans come to play when they are inclined to do so, and can beat damn near anyone. I like my Ravens to win, but in order to do so I think they will have to smack the Texans hard early and force Yates to make the plays.
Oh and before anyone brings up the fact that that is what Pitt was to do to Tebow, the fact that Pitt was not ready for it is what beat them I doubt anyone will be as fooled now. If you snooze on an opponent and assume they cannot do something that is when they will rise up and remind you Assumption is stupid.
I don’t think Pitt assumed anything. I think they’re a beat up team in a tough road game (never underestimate the home field advantage that is Mile High) that just got beaten.
I love it knowing that there are a handful of Ravens fans in this area who despise the fact that Joe will be our QB for the next 10 years. --Mr. MaLoR
Pitt coaches should be fired… They came in with a flawed gameplan and stuck with it even after timmy exposed them in the 2nd Q. Had Tomlin told Dick to make halftime adjustments, pitt wins… Embarrassing. I’d love to watch the film with them
by Evan Skev on Jan 9, 2012 12:54 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
The Broncos only scored 3 points in the second half. (They got the TD pass in overtime) Dick’s adjustments were okay except for the final play.
daytime commentator. night time ninja.
I don’t think he made adjustments… They gambled and lost instead of playing by the book
Correct me if I’m wrong but no need to have 10 stopping the run
by Evan Skev on Jan 9, 2012 2:41 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I chose the evil that was closest to home
And rooted for the steelers
by CharmCity55 on Jan 9, 2012 9:42 AM EST via iPhone app reply actions
I truly thought the Squealers would thump the Broncos like a drum. What a kick in the butt it would be if Tebow wins next week… I hope he does, just for the shock value.
Yeah that would be crazy
but he’s not going to be playing in Mile High this time.
I love it knowing that there are a handful of Ravens fans in this area who despise the fact that Joe will be our QB for the next 10 years. --Mr. MaLoR
PRICELESS
The look on the Steelers players faces and their fans was Priceless. They could not believe what had happened. Eventhough they had the best chance of beating the Pats and having the Championship game at M&T what a finish. BTW Ben seemed to be running fine in the 4th Quater.
He looked much better in the 2nd half.
You come at the king, you best not miss.
by organizedchaos52 on Jan 9, 2012 2:07 PM EST up reply actions
I mentioned that very same thing to the folks I was watching the game with.
The shots they gave him during halftime were awesome. I’ve gotta get me some of that!
I disagree
I think that the wild Ponies can infact beat the Patsies, if they are able to run it and keep it out of Brady’s hands. Assuming that the D that we saw last night Travels well if they can Frazzle him into a few mistakes too all the better.
They were doing well in game 1,
until Tebow fumbled the option.
You come at the king, you best not miss.
by organizedchaos52 on Jan 9, 2012 2:06 PM EST up reply actions
Never thought I'd say this...
…but I felt bad for the Steelers. Something about such a crap-ass team as the Broncos taking down our rival just didn’t sit well with me.
It was as though Denver didn’t deserve it….
- the team with the “Running QB” with the craptastic completion percentage who lucked up and got his ugly lobs caught for long gains
- the team with Willis McGahee
- the team with that shitty 20th ranked defense.
It was like learning Achilles was taken out by Paris in the Iliad. I feel like LL Cool J after figuring out that Kool Moe Dee had fallen off… Something about my rival being taken out by a chump just isn’t right.
Fan-dabby-dozy.....tastic.....
I still loved it though. I can’t choose who to root for, it chooses me. I loved seeing them lose.
I love it knowing that there are a handful of Ravens fans in this area who despise the fact that Joe will be our QB for the next 10 years. --Mr. MaLoR
Achilles was taken out by Paris
in the movie “Troy” with Brad Pitt. I was saddened by the loss.
aka 'Rexx'
I don't
Not even a little bit… well maybe the tiny little part of me that would have liked to see them knock around the Pats, but with the way they have been playing… I doubt it would have been much of a contest.
Hmmmm....
…I don’t know. Don’t get me wrong, Pittsburgh looked bad. But I’d still prefer a team with the physical head ripping, bone crushing, crotch stomping potential of the Steelers to go against NE than a team like Denver that won because their extra Running Back plays mental tricks on the linebackers and secondary all night. All that razzle dazzle is not going to make a difference versus the Pats who’ll simply outscore them again. Pitt would have outscored them too if Big Ben wasn’t reprising the role of The Gimp from Pulp Fiction.
Fan-dabby-dozy.....tastic.....
Ha ha!
That injury to Ben, more than anything else, contributed to them being 1 and done. I can see why they let him play against Cleveland (hoping for a Baltimore loss and a first round bye to rest the leg), which ultimately never materialized. Had Baltimore played earlier and won, that Pittsburgh/Cleveland game becomes meaningless and they might have sat Ben in favor of Batch, even against a division foe (even if it is the Browns). Heck, even if Baltimore loses and you can lock up the bye with a win, I might had still sat Ben, to prevent exactly what happened. While I hate to see guys injured and rejoice in the misery of others, Ben Roethisberger is one individual I make an exception for. Even my wife, who is a big Steeler’s fan, is sick of him and his ego (evidence: his post game hat). This year, that ego kept them from advancing. While I agree that it would have been fun to see the Steelers knock the Golden Boy on his ass a few times, it will still be fun to see Suggs and Co. do it, assuming we take care of business against Houston (certainly no sure thing).
It wouldn't have mattered
according to everything I’ve been able to fine, those things heal when they heal, period. Nothing you can do about it. He wasn’t hurting himself further. He gave it all he could, it wasn’t enough.
This is the problem with the Flacco hate, people don’t really know who he is as a person. - Mr. Malor. Crazy Raven fan/possible stalker.
Well, at least Willis lived up to his rep – although his crucial fumble threshold seems to have moved from the 10 out to what – the 15, 20?
Cam Cameron - the creator of the Prevent Offense™, and best-selling author of "150 Short Runs Into the Line on 3rd and 10"
re: Big Ben - "God can have his soul. His ass is mine." - Terrell Suggs
by GrumpyOldBird on Jan 9, 2012 11:58 AM EST up reply actions
It was around the Pitt 40.
You come at the king, you best not miss.
by organizedchaos52 on Jan 9, 2012 2:05 PM EST up reply actions
Was it really? WOW! Clearly, I wasn’t paying that much attention by that point. So, basically, it’s not safe to give Willis the ball anywhere in the other team’s territory now – interesting…
Cam Cameron - the creator of the Prevent Offense™, and best-selling author of "150 Short Runs Into the Line on 3rd and 10"
re: Big Ben - "God can have his soul. His ass is mine." - Terrell Suggs
by GrumpyOldBird on Jan 9, 2012 3:48 PM EST up reply actions
He fumbled early at his own 23, recovered by a teammate.
Then, he fumbled at the Pitt 44 after an 8 yard run.
You come at the king, you best not miss.
by organizedchaos52 on Jan 9, 2012 4:05 PM EST up reply actions
Oddly Jonny
I can understand your sentiment. I would have felt the same way. Then again, I just love football, and don’t get off on other teams failures like many do. Of course, in a head to head between our teams, I’d most certainly get off on your failure (or be pissed at your success) but any other time, I want you to represent the division.
This is the problem with the Flacco hate, people don’t really know who he is as a person. - Mr. Malor. Crazy Raven fan/possible stalker.
Not being a troll
I am supposed to hate the Ravens but for the next two weeks, until the SB, I will be one of their biggest fans. The reason being, while I hate the Ravens it is nothing compared to the disgust I have for the Patriots and their fans. At least I like the Ravens style of football.
It is understandable if some of you jeer me or mock me as a Steelers fan on this blog, considering the rivalry, but I will be here only for rooting for the Ravens, especially against the Patriots.
"He had no teeth, and he was slobbering all over himself. I'm thinking, 'You can have your money back, just get me out of here. Let me go be an accountant." I can't tell you how badly I wanted out of there."
- Denver rookie QB John Elway, on Jack Lambert, after Lambert and the Steelers knocked Elway out of his first game as a pro (1983).
IF, huge IF, the Ravens Lose
I don’t want your kind around my Texans
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
Not a HUGE if...
The Texans play the type of ball similar to what they are used to within the division, highly defensive with 3-4 schemes. This is a team that was built to beat the Steelers. The Texans may not be the Steelers, mainly because they do not have a quarterback that is nearly as good as Roethlisberger, but they do have a great defense that has kept them in the season (sound familiar). I think it will be an excellent match-up and will be a very close and very hard fought game, but this is exactly the type of game the Ravens were built to win. Plus I gotta go with my team, as do you, but let’s at least be realistic about it.
Man were you spot on here.
Scary even.
Formerly 88Keys
My kind?
So, is it wrong to root for some other team in the playoffs if the team you support is out of it?
"He had no teeth, and he was slobbering all over himself. I'm thinking, 'You can have your money back, just get me out of here. Let me go be an accountant." I can't tell you how badly I wanted out of there."
- Denver rookie QB John Elway, on Jack Lambert, after Lambert and the Steelers knocked Elway out of his first game as a pro (1983).
I don't want you to hurt yourself jumping from one bandwagon to another
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
Ravens rooting for Steelers????
I had some respect for you guys, but not now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
you cant all be like this can you.
I will NEVER EVER EVER root for the colts/jags/titans
you guys disgust me lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@THEREALALLENOU on twitter - "The man, the verb, the legend" OU'd
Well, that's you
I’m not necessarily rooting for the Ravens, but what you are saying is more disgusting. Why wouldn’t you want your division to represent if you couldn’t?
This is the problem with the Flacco hate, people don’t really know who he is as a person. - Mr. Malor. Crazy Raven fan/possible stalker.
Hate
HATe HATe Hate Hate HAte the Titans and Colts. While showing pity for the Jaguars
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
Heavens to Betsy!
Ravens rooting for Steelers????
Dogs and cats living together… mass hysteria!
"A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring."
"The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug."
"God's whiskers! Your face is as hideous as the demon's in my storybook!"
"I never expected to see the day when girls would get sunburned in the places they do today."
"It's big for a reason."
For Pittsburgh fans, that's Pope, Twain, Rostand, Rogers and Megamind
Maybe the Mayans were right?
Cam Cameron - the creator of the Prevent Offense™, and best-selling author of "150 Short Runs Into the Line on 3rd and 10"
re: Big Ben - "God can have his soul. His ass is mine." - Terrell Suggs
by GrumpyOldBird on Jan 10, 2012 5:11 PM EST up reply actions
Oh Sh!t
You may be on to something…
"A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring."
"The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug."
"God's whiskers! Your face is as hideous as the demon's in my storybook!"
"I never expected to see the day when girls would get sunburned in the places they do today."
"It's big for a reason."
For Pittsburgh fans, that's Pope, Twain, Rostand, Rogers and Megamind
Lions laying down with lambs.
Which is which?
Formerly 88Keys
So how will you watch the rest of the playoffs once the Texans are out of it?
Because if you have some formula to watch any game indifferently without even a slight bias towards any one team then let me know and I will gladly follow.
"He had no teeth, and he was slobbering all over himself. I'm thinking, 'You can have your money back, just get me out of here. Let me go be an accountant." I can't tell you how badly I wanted out of there."
- Denver rookie QB John Elway, on Jack Lambert, after Lambert and the Steelers knocked Elway out of his first game as a pro (1983).
I just watch and root for players
like former OU players and such
@THEREALALLENOU on twitter - "The man, the verb, the legend" OU'd
I will root for the Saints
as I have many ties with the city of New Orleans. They are my second favorite team, and would not be upset if they were to win another title.
And if they are to lose, then I will watch for the joy of football.
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
Find a reason…and quickly. Texans get manhandled in Mobtown.
by Evan Skev on Jan 9, 2012 12:56 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Are you kidding?
Do you have Kansas City syndrome too? Wow man, some people just like football you pompous douche.
This is the problem with the Flacco hate, people don’t really know who he is as a person. - Mr. Malor. Crazy Raven fan/possible stalker.
Hmm...
If the Steelers beat the Ravens, I’d become a Saints fan… just can’t do it when it comes to cheering for the Steelers. I had a hard enough time yesterday, and still couldn’t help but smile as I listened to that wonderful second quarter. Gotta be loyal, and while I certainly would love to see a good defense beat these high flying offenses, eh, I just can’t bring myself to root for my division rival.
You guys all disgust me
Im a Texan fan, and will root ONLY FOR THEM.
screw the pther teams no matter what.
Will i root for Tebow because it would mean a home game for us of we beat yall?
HELL F******** NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And whomever said 37-10 Baltimore…… thats just ignorant against a D that is better than yours
Bal should win, but Texans will cover.
23-22 texans on a rackers 51 yarder as time expires
@THEREALALLENOU on twitter - "The man, the verb, the legend" OU'd
DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@THEREALALLENOU on twitter - "The man, the verb, the legend" OU'd
It works!
Been meaning to do that ever since I saw Pee Wee’s Big Adventure..
Fan-dabby-dozy.....tastic.....
Great movie, but...
AllenO?U, you gotta make up your mind. “Ravens will win” AND “23-22 Texans?”
Can’t give the nod to the Texans defense as the Ravens “D” played a lot tougher schedule and beat every winning team it played ALL season. The game is here and while I personally think the Ravens will cover by double-digits (and I am not ignorant!), a one-point win works just as well for me.
aka 'Rexx'
Should win, I believe he said
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
37-10 was ignornant
27-17, not so much.
Ravens D sure played great against SEA and TENN
@THEREALALLENOU on twitter - "The man, the verb, the legend" OU'd
Sorry half read the comment
The offense surely showed up for that game though
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
You know where the Ravens played great all season?
In the loudest stadium on the east coast. They played better at home this year than any other year, so what exactly do the games against Seattle, Tennessee, Jacksonville, or even San Diego have to do with Sunday?
You come at the king, you best not miss.
by organizedchaos52 on Jan 9, 2012 4:06 PM EST up reply actions
The same thing
Week 6 does
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
Not at all.
You come at the king, you best not miss.
by organizedchaos52 on Jan 9, 2012 5:37 PM EST up reply actions
I don't get it
Only select games matter for this upcoming sunday? Did we not play common opponents? Would those games have as much effect scheme wise as the week 6 match up. Of course, so to discount any of those performances is to discount the performance in week 6 also. Or validate them all, I choose to just toss it and start over.
Post season is a new season after all.
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
That's okay
Texas disgusts me. I wish Perry would have seceded. Best thing that could happen to Texas would be for Mexico to take it back. Well, actually, that’s slowly happening anyway.
Cam Cameron - the creator of the Prevent Offense™, and best-selling author of "150 Short Runs Into the Line on 3rd and 10"
re: Big Ben - "God can have his soul. His ass is mine." - Terrell Suggs
by GrumpyOldBird on Jan 9, 2012 3:50 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
whaaat
damn Grumpy, I don’t have a problem with Texas. I was born there actually (but we moved to BMore when i was six months old, so don’t ask me what it was like).
Did you hear what Rick Perry said the other day? He said he would put troops back in Iraq! Great campaign platform there Ricky! I’m guessing his campaign manager immediately poured himself a double.
I love it knowing that there are a handful of Ravens fans in this area who despise the fact that Joe will be our QB for the next 10 years. --Mr. MaLoR
Well, a man can’t pick his family (or where he’s born). Actually, I do hate the state of Texas, mostly on political grounds – which I doubt you and I share Jack, so let’s leave it there.
But to your other comment, if Perry’s campaign manager isn’t living on a mobile Tequila IV drip, I’d be surprised.
Cam Cameron - the creator of the Prevent Offense™, and best-selling author of "150 Short Runs Into the Line on 3rd and 10"
re: Big Ben - "God can have his soul. His ass is mine." - Terrell Suggs
by GrumpyOldBird on Jan 9, 2012 4:07 PM EST up reply actions
Actually, I do hate the state of Texas, mostly on political grounds – which I doubt you and I share Jack, so let’s leave it there.
Haha no problem. I actually have zero family there, but my dad had a job there for a while. He’s a connecticut guy so we were total outsiders down there in San Antonio. He said he didn’t fit in too well.
I got some Texas buddies though, I don’t mind TX. I just hate the Cowboys.
I love it knowing that there are a handful of Ravens fans in this area who despise the fact that Joe will be our QB for the next 10 years. --Mr. MaLoR
I just hate the Cowboys.
Isn’t that what being America’s Team is for? LOL
Cam Cameron - the creator of the Prevent Offense™, and best-selling author of "150 Short Runs Into the Line on 3rd and 10"
re: Big Ben - "God can have his soul. His ass is mine." - Terrell Suggs
by GrumpyOldBird on Jan 9, 2012 4:36 PM EST up reply actions
dont get me wrong
I wanted the Colts to win in week 17, only because they would be losing in the long run.
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
All these Texans fans are hilarious
they come over here trying to troll…but if you notice nobody is getting upset. You’re a little gnat that will get swatted by the better team on Sunday. Please accomplish something (besides barely winning a watered down division that you’d have had no shot at winning if Peyton was healthy) before you try to act tough about real teams like the Ravens or Steelers
by YeahDonnie on Jan 9, 2012 12:36 PM EST via Android app reply actions
come back Monday
when the KC syndrome has worn off.
by YeahDonnie on Jan 9, 2012 12:53 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
I'll be around
And won’t be ashamed, yet your Peyton comment is quite shamefull. That team is far away more then one player away from being a winning team.
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
they were a winner last year with mostly the same roster
by YeahDonnie on Jan 9, 2012 1:38 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
NFL stands for "not for long" which typically is related to youth > old
There are always exceptions, and Ray Lewis one hell of an exception, but aged rosters show time and again to prove this point.
The Colts have a LOT of folks at the end of their careers needing to be refreshed. The Steelers showed the same last night with an aged and banged up roster.
"Never Never Never Give Up!" Winston Churchill
Have to disagree. The Steelers showed injuries setting in. I don’t care what team you’re talking about, if your entire d line has to play the whole game, it’s going to have a ripple effect (as well as the corners and safety that were missing)
I am not saying injuries are an excuse, I’m saying being old is a dumber excuse than injuries.
This is the problem with the Flacco hate, people don’t really know who he is as a person. - Mr. Malor. Crazy Raven fan/possible stalker.
YeahDonnie.
You said “real teams like the Ravens and Steelers” Awesome!. You included us in your tough love speech, I love it!
This is the problem with the Flacco hate, people don’t really know who he is as a person. - Mr. Malor. Crazy Raven fan/possible stalker.
As much as I hate the Steelers
they’re a model organization. You guys do everything well and always find a way to be successful. I’m proud to be in the best division in football and part of the best rivalry as well.
by YeahDonnie on Jan 10, 2012 8:40 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
one thing
I think the Steelers bring their young players along too slowly. You gotta take a young talent and throw him right into the fire. I understand making a guy earn his PT, but sooner or later your older players will need to take a knee when they get worn down, and you’re left with an unproven commodity. We find out right away what we have in our young players, and they either play their way into the rotation or they play their way out of town.
I love it knowing that there are a handful of Ravens fans in this area who despise the fact that Joe will be our QB for the next 10 years. --Mr. MaLoR
I think the Steelers bring their young players along too slowly.
You know, I think I agree with you on this. At least on the defensive side. It takes a catastrophe to get a first or second year player on the field, no matter how good he is. I’ve heard that it’s the complexity of LeBeau’s defense, but who knows. You gotta get em in there so we can see what we got.
This is the problem with the Flacco hate, people don’t really know who he is as a person. - Mr. Malor. Crazy Raven fan/possible stalker.
I thought that pic was “cool story bro” Come to think of it, i’ve seen that exact same picture with at least 5 different messages.
This is the problem with the Flacco hate, people don’t really know who he is as a person. - Mr. Malor. Crazy Raven fan/possible stalker.
That one is used
in a bunch of different ways, I felt this one was good for the retort
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
I can start to troll
But there has been no trolling
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
I don't know about you specifically
but there have been plenty of Texans trolls around here since immediately after the Bengals game
by YeahDonnie on Jan 9, 2012 12:54 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
If you think this is trolling
Thats pretty sad.
I just couldn’t believe y’all were rooting for the steelers. That’s beyond sad.
And some a hole on here thinks it will be 37-10 ravens. That’s trolling. You still have flacco at QB. Against the 2nd D. That’s laughable.
23-22 Texans as the ravens are looking ahead to NE
We are playing with house money at this point
@THEREALALLENOU on twitter - "The man, the verb, the legend" OU'd
by AllenOU on Jan 9, 2012 1:20 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Flacco threw for 300 yards last game and a large portion of that coming in the 2nd half. We played a horrible first half offensively and still won by 15. Not understanding all this confidence.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
Also I forgot how one of your TD’s came off a turnover and Ben Tate fumbled it into the endzone which took a lucky bounce to your line. We lost the turnover battle 0-2 and still pulled out a double digit win.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
Against a Defense
that just lost its best player, and had two players adjusting to new postions.
Expect a better Defensive effort from the Texans this sunday, then the previous game.
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
You were also facing an offense missing their pro bowl caliber LG, 3 rookie WR’s to only 1 vet and 2 2nd year TE’s in their first year of big action. Defensively missing 2 CB’s along with Zbi who gets a good amount of time. We had just as many problems as you along with losing the turnover battle by 2 which is huge and still pulled out the win by 15.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
Easy to say that
You are a better team, but I’ll gladly face Yates with AJ than Schaub w/o ANY day.
aka 'Rexx'
That will be an easy request
And AJ, made David Carr look like a QB. So, be careful what you wish for
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
Your problems
Were small nuisances.
Mario Williams #1 overall pick just went down, had a rookie replace him.
Andre Johnson #5 overall pick had been missing, and is un replaceable.
Those two guys having to be replaced on such small time table, is quite a tall task.
With the defense that has now adjusted to life with our Mario, and on offense that just regained a priceless commodity back. Don’t think your Ravens are un beatable, in fact if they are to share your sentiment. I would say it is prime for an upset
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
It’s the playoffs. I promise you that the Ravens will not overlook any opponent. There’s a reason Cam Cameron was watching your game in person. We have been here before and know how to prepare. It would be more reasonable that you guys coming off the first playoff win in franchise history will be over excited.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
Just excited
With the Number two overall D, and second ranked Rushing Attack, who wouldn’t be. Those are types of stats that get teams championships.
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
You are also playing a team who has played that style for years in the division most known for these type of battles. We know what we are getting into and very few teams prepare better after having a bye. As I posted on another thread we have a combined record of 4-0 after the bye in the Harbaugh era with a combined score of 113-41. We have been here before and know what’s at stake.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
I would say
They should all know whats at stake, isn’t that why they play the game.
To Win Super Bowls
To the rest, you right. Your coach has been excellent when given the extra week. My only couter is, we might have built up some momentum with our last victory.
I could see this game a multitude of ways
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
Agreed and that’s when you see what kind of team you really have. That’s a huge emotional win for you guys being the first playoff win ever. You have a lot of young talented guys, but the test will be how quickly they can get re-focused for this game. As great as that win was you have to be able to quickly move on from that and that can be problems for the inexperienced teams. We haven’t lost at home this year and are one of the more experienced playoff teams. It’s certainly not impossible for you guys to win, you obviously have talent, but you will have to play the best game of your season to come into our house and knock us out of the playoffs.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
There’s a reason Cam Cameron was watching your game in person.
This. We take the Texans very seriously, and we will put together a solid 60 minute game. We’ve never lost following a bye week in the Harbaugh era, and we haven’t lost at home this season. Last season only one team beat us at home: Pittsburgh.
I love it knowing that there are a handful of Ravens fans in this area who despise the fact that Joe will be our QB for the next 10 years. --Mr. MaLoR
And no Andre Johnson
I don’t think you understand the impact dre makes. Probably because you don’t have an offensive player in the same stratosphere as dre
If we can contain rice, which is hard but possible, we can win
We were up 14-13 in the third quarter, so this notion that Bal dominated the game is laughable.
Texans are better at EVERY spot on D Except NT and S, as Reed as ngata are great
Flacco is Terriblw
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by AllenOU on Jan 9, 2012 1:40 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Never said we dominated. Actually said the opposite. We played a horrible first half, lost the turnover battle and still pulled out the win. It’s awesome you guys got your first playoff win and are pumped, but this is a different ball game facing us vs the bengals.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
So Rice is in the mesosphere then?
You come at the king, you best not miss.
by organizedchaos52 on Jan 9, 2012 2:01 PM EST up reply actions
Looking forward to it. We are stronger along the offensive line as well. Sucks that’s Owen Daniels has a broken hand. Only going to add to the excuse of yaw being unhealthy for this game. Either way I expect a good game from you guys.
by Raven_all_day on Jan 9, 2012 1:41 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Now the Trolling begins
OD is replaceable, we have a plethora of TE’s
What will the excuse you use next week, if the Ravens lose?
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
Your TE’s didn’t do much last game even with Daniels. They got what 13 yards or so?
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
Didn't need to be used
When the QB only has 20 drop backs, how many targets to go around?
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
20? Try he dropped back 37 times, so yeah there were plenty.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
we are talking about different weeks
Last game Yates only had 20 attempts.
I am not even referring to Week 6, that is almost a season ago.
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
My comment was about last game and how well the TE’s done and you responded to that without mentioning any other game.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
The TE's are used on
3rd Downs, or Red zone attempts. With the running game working so well. Yards to TE’s were down.
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
Like I said I war referring to our first matchup. We are one of the best in the league at shutting down the tight end.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
Really
Texans oline > ravens oline
Even you guys know this if you watch football
It’s close, but not a toss up
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by AllenOU on Jan 9, 2012 1:47 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I believe he meant we are stronger this game compared to last game. We were missing Grubbs against you last game. Texans do have the better O line.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
During the regular season we both had 33 sacks allowed. Your O-line is so much better right, then why are you the team sporting the 3rd string QB?
by Raven_all_day on Jan 9, 2012 2:00 PM EST up reply actions
Injures happen
One on a Freak QB sneak, I hate you Albert Haynesworth
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
Im not worried about your pass rushers and im sure flacco isnt either.
by Raven_all_day on Jan 9, 2012 2:05 PM EST up reply actions
That's just dumb
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by AllenOU on Jan 9, 2012 2:08 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
You guys are good but we are the way better team right now.
by Raven_all_day on Jan 9, 2012 2:07 PM EST up reply actions
That is why they play the game
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
Because everything's bigger in Texas...
…especially the holes they leave open for baller pass rushers.
Fan-dabby-dozy.....tastic.....
Neither Injury happend in Houston
Both were in Florida…
/Pun Denied
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
better attempt
/Pun Accepted
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
Besides
Who doesn’t love Brisket? or Hot Links?
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
I don't, for one.
You come at the king, you best not miss.
by organizedchaos52 on Jan 9, 2012 4:08 PM EST up reply actions
You must not have a soul. You don’t even like Boog’s briskets at Camden Yards?
I love it knowing that there are a handful of Ravens fans in this area who despise the fact that Joe will be our QB for the next 10 years. --Mr. MaLoR
Don't eat red meat.
And no, I’m not a ginger.
You come at the king, you best not miss.
by organizedchaos52 on Jan 9, 2012 4:28 PM EST up reply actions
If you are allergic
Is the only acceptable excuse
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
Good thing I don't feel the need for an excuse then.
You come at the king, you best not miss.
by organizedchaos52 on Jan 9, 2012 4:41 PM EST up reply actions
running game matters
we finished 2nd, you finished 10th.
Watch me all in flames, on a butterfly I ride
Flacco was getting those balls out right before getting plastered
I was really very impressed by some of those throws. We’ll see if he can do it again.
Watch me all in flames, on a butterfly I ride
I love how trolls ( Donnie )
Are the ones who try to label others trolls
I want Donnie to lose at life
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by AllenOU on Jan 9, 2012 1:21 PM EST via mobile reply actions
lol ok buddy
last I checked we’re on a Ravens website, not sure how I’m a troll for defending my team on my site. you’re funny
by YeahDonnie on Jan 9, 2012 1:39 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Easy with that last comment, AllenOU
As moderator, I accept you are here to rep your team, but no personal comments tolerated. I like the Ravens big as well. You want to call me ignorant for my own opinion? That would be a huge mis-step for you.
Chill out, behave and have fun. Welcome to The Beatdown!
aka 'Rexx'
Don't get all high and mighty with your moderator status
I could care less.
That was obviously a joke, but when someone makes stupid comments and trolls, on our blog or this one, I’ll call them out.
If that gets me banned, so be it.
I’m just having fun but I guess some people get butt hurt a little too easily. That’s fine I guess.
Good luck to y’all this weekend. Should be a good one. Throw at 25 and you should be fine
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by AllenOU on Jan 9, 2012 1:53 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
You sir are the definition of a troll. You didn’t come here to talk football only to beat your chest and talk about how much better the Texans are and throwing out excuses as to why this time around will be different. We will have the answers to all this soon enough.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
Really?
I’ve said the ravens are better and should win
Did you even read my comments
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by AllenOU on Jan 9, 2012 2:09 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Yes I did. Ravens are going to win then predict final score of 23-22 Texans.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
Along with how you are better at every position except NT and S and how Terrible Flacco is and personally attacking people. Yes, you definitely aren’t trolling at all.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
flacco is pretty bad
he’s better than TJ no doubt, but I dont trust him
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Pretty bad how he put up 300 yards on your defense in week 6.
I love it knowing that there are a handful of Ravens fans in this area who despise the fact that Joe will be our QB for the next 10 years. --Mr. MaLoR
And then the following week did what?
This is what he means, ya one week did great the next? no so much
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
this season there have been issues in the passing game due largely to inexperience at receiver and inconsistent pass protection. That’s why Flacco’s numbers are the worst of his career so far. But he’s also put together some of his most complete games this year (see: Pittsburgh).
His career QB Rating is an 86, compared to Schaub’s 92. Hard for me to get “pretty bad” out of a career rating of 86.
I love it knowing that there are a handful of Ravens fans in this area who despise the fact that Joe will be our QB for the next 10 years. --Mr. MaLoR
on two plays against kareem jackson for over 120 of it
hes not good
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Scroll up
on the right side of your screen you will see a recommended fanpost called “Joe Flacco: A Comparison Study.”
You are misinformed my friend.
I love it knowing that there are a handful of Ravens fans in this area who despise the fact that Joe will be our QB for the next 10 years. --Mr. MaLoR
Didn't the majority of this blog determine that no, Rice is not elite?
You come at the king, you best not miss.
by organizedchaos52 on Jan 10, 2012 1:03 AM EST up reply actions
unfortunately, yes
But Ray Rice begged to differ.
I love it knowing that there are a handful of Ravens fans in this area who despise the fact that Joe will be our QB for the next 10 years. --Mr. MaLoR
by jackmca on Jan 10, 2012 7:03 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Hopefully,
he proves it more on Sunday. Can I get an opening run, NE style?
In all honesty, we need to come out firing Sunday. Get the crowd jacked up with the introductions (either Ray I’m talking to you, Rice’s ‘squirrel dance’ was hilarious), score early, get a couple stops, get the momentum, don’t look back. I do not want a half like the first half in the earlier game.
You come at the king, you best not miss.
by organizedchaos52 on Jan 10, 2012 2:41 PM EST up reply actions
nobody seems to be getting upset but you
you guys aren’t accomplished enough to get under our skin with your weak attempts at trolling. Call a Steelers fan if you need pointers
by YeahDonnie on Jan 9, 2012 1:56 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
is that another Steeler compliment? Are the Steeler fan trolls experts at getting under your skin? You’re making me blush. (even though I wouldn’t say I’m a troll, despite interactions with a certain member that spread to others that were just trying to defend)
This is the problem with the Flacco hate, people don’t really know who he is as a person. - Mr. Malor. Crazy Raven fan/possible stalker.
Surprisingly, with the level of hate between the 2 sides, most Steelers fans are pretty cool on here. It’s about respect. Ravens and Steelers have earned it, Texans haven’t and their fans here have showed it.
by YeahDonnie on Jan 10, 2012 8:42 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
Living out of market,
there’s only two types of fans who can talk Ravens football with me. Steelers fans and Ravens fans (and occasionally Bengals fans, since Ohio, strangely, is very well represented in the Army…recession maybe?). Everyone else thinks the Ravens are overrated. AFC North teams know the deal.
I love it knowing that there are a handful of Ravens fans in this area who despise the fact that Joe will be our QB for the next 10 years. --Mr. MaLoR
Let them keep thinking.
If it’s true, then it’s true. If it’s false, we’ll prove it.
You come at the king, you best not miss.
by organizedchaos52 on Jan 10, 2012 2:42 PM EST up reply actions
Don't you mean
I couldn’t care less.
Beyond that, disagreeing with his opinion and pointing it out is entirely different from wanting
Donnie to lose at life.
And good job ‘backing off’ your comments but blaming others for your lack of sensitivity.
You come at the king, you best not miss.
by organizedchaos52 on Jan 9, 2012 1:58 PM EST up reply actions
This
All these Texans fans are hilarious
they come over here trying to troll…but if you notice nobody is getting upset. You’re a little gnat that will get swatted by the better team on Sunday. Please accomplish something (besides barely winning a watered down division that you’d have had no shot at winning if Peyton was healthy) before you try to act tough about real teams like the Ravens or Steelers
Is trolling. It’s something a 12 year old would write, but trolling none the less
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by AllenOU on Jan 9, 2012 1:43 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
whatever makes you feel better. Ravens 27 Texans 13 this weekend
by YeahDonnie on Jan 9, 2012 1:47 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
So the texans fans are here to convince ravens fans that houston wins in Baltimore.
I’m convinced that your team.making the playoffs and actually winning a game has turned your brains to mush… But i forgive you
Enjoy this week on the internet… You won’t enjoy Sunday’s game.
by Evan Skev on Jan 9, 2012 1:47 PM EST via mobile reply actions
No
Just to remind Baltimore fans, that this weekend isn’t going to be a cake walk, as some seem to think
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
a win is a win
I don’t care if it’s by 40 or by 1. The Ravens are the better team and will prove it.
by YeahDonnie on Jan 9, 2012 1:52 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
sure worked out for you against sea and tenn
so what if it was on the road. good teams dont go 4-4 on the road.
And yes I know we lost to the colts. it was sad
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Sad Day
I hate the Colts
/Andre Luck, the Next Ryan Leaf?
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
You wen’t 5-3 on the road, a full game better than our 4-4 mark. You went 10-6 with a weaker strength of victory than we had at 12-4. If you think the Ravens aren’t really a good team, I’d love to know what you think the Texans are.
And I didn’t even have to point out the Colts game, you did it yourself. If the Texans get a pass for losing to a then winless team on the road, then the Ravens get a pass for losing to Seattle and Jacksonville.
I love it knowing that there are a handful of Ravens fans in this area who despise the fact that Joe will be our QB for the next 10 years. --Mr. MaLoR
Good teams?
2010 SB Champion Packers: 3-5 on the road (3-4 if you don’t want to count Flynn’s loss to NE).
The majority of division winners this season were 5-3 or worse on the road. Last year 3 of the division winner lost 4 or more.
And did you watch any football this weekend? How many road teams won again?
You come at the king, you best not miss.
by organizedchaos52 on Jan 9, 2012 4:13 PM EST up reply actions
on a side note
that fedora and bens head….
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
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You Win, Fedora = Swag
You lose, Fedora = Douche
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
You can’t be too mad at these texans fans coming here defending their team. This is the only thing they can get excited about this week. Trying to get under ravens fans skin. Sunday is gonna be rough. Just hope to see all these talkers back Sunday after a ravens win. All this talk about your such a better team. Gimme a break. 6 of your games were against teams in a division that went 26-38. Guess a lot of teams would be at the top of the standings in catergories with that schedule.
by lsg2131 on Jan 9, 2012 2:46 PM EST via mobile reply actions
The “mod” you’re attacking is the blog owner… And the level of your contribution is really low. Can you raise it a little?
Let’s start here… I believe T Suggs is going to attack your O line and rookie QB. How do you think said QB will handle the pressure?
by Evan Skev on Jan 9, 2012 2:46 PM EST via mobile reply actions
We have to run the ball. period
it sets up the play action.
If TJ has to throw 40 times we wont win.
Outside the tackles is about the only place you can run on the Ravens. During the regular season, the Ravens allowed 5.97 yards a carry when runners went around left end, third-worst in the league…
The texans bread and butter is the outside zone play
Hope this qualifies as contribution.
I wasnt attacking anyone except the jackhole that knows who he is.
The moderator has been very nice and pleasant
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Daune Brown
Has only given up 2 sacks all season.
As the last game pointed out, the interior with Redding and Ngata will be more important to over all scheme
And Winston will hold him, will he get called for it? At least once
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
ngata scares the piss out of me
but pollard does not
having andre will be HUGE, I think a lot of these Bal fans are underestimating this…. but then again they get to play AGAINST kareem Jackson so
advantage ugly birds
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Pollard has actually been awesome for us. I know your fans told us he was a big hitter, but a liability in coverage, but he has been far from that here. I don’t know if we just use him differently or what, but he has been a stud here and has actually been an upgrade in coverage over our last SS. He’s done really well here and last time we played made a huge play guarding foster when he poked the ball out on what would have been a first down. He’s been a steal for us.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
difference is....
we had eugene wilson as the other safety
you have ed reed
thats like a 2345193495134931 times better scenario!
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Most will tell you Ed is far from the player he once was. Pollard has been a stud for us and his 13 PD have shown he actually is much better in coverage this year than in the past. Like I said I don’t know if it’s scheme or what, but we know how to use him and he’s been very effective for us.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
Ed Rees in a wheelchair
Is better than Eugene Wilson
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by AllenOU on Jan 9, 2012 3:54 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I've also lived in Baltimore for almost a year in 2005
not as terrible as everyone makes it seem, but that weather….YUCK
Camden yards is my fav baseball stadium, so Im looking forward to the astros going to the american league
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So a texans win depends on foster having a huge game… Is that what you’re saying
by Evan Skev on Jan 9, 2012 3:11 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
not huge
but enough, between him AND TATE, that you guys have to respect the play action and #80 for the whole game, not just some of the game.
DRE has a huge impact on the entire team, and it will make a HUGE difference.
I think not having a bye helps the texans actually.
Also think James Casey could have a big game
but suggs against winston SCARES THE SHIT OUT OF ME
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Baltimore has a strong D line, strong LB corps,strong secondary including strong CBs and great safety tandems. Great run stoppers at all three levels… Great cover corners…
I’m not saying Houston isn’t good… I’m saying they have a chance to upset the Ravens in Baltimore but I see them falling behind and getting shredded
by Evan Skev on Jan 9, 2012 3:20 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Id be shocked of the ravens won by more than 10-13
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by AllenOU on Jan 9, 2012 3:51 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Barring a Texans Meltdown
Which is what people still think will happen
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
Bottom line...
The Ravens are a better team because they have better players and better coaches. Sorry Texas but it’s true. It is great that you think so highly of your team but they just do not match up. Congratulations on your first playoff win though. I actually think your team is better with Yates at Qb because they rely more on the team as a whole to win games.
Good luck in the off-season fellas. At least you can say that you lost to the team that won the super bowl!
Don't let my defense dictate your offense..
Better with Yates than schaub?
That pretty much invalidates everything you just said. The talent comparison is pretty even actually. The experience is not.
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by AllenOU on Jan 9, 2012 3:56 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
No need to be cocky. Baltimore is a quality organization… If Houston can travel to Baltimore and beat the Ravens, they will have earned it.
As for our guests from Houston, enjoy the Beatdown. Lots of good football fans here…
by Evan Skev on Jan 9, 2012 3:56 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Just glad to be here
Ive been waiting for playoffs since I was 10. I’m now 29
Let us have our fun! You Guys live in the playoffs and have a Super Bowl and everything. It’s our time to shock the world. No one is giving us a chance and that’s when we play our best football
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by AllenOU on Jan 9, 2012 3:59 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Nobody has problems with you guys being happy. The problem is you coming over to our blog to do all your celebrating and belittling our team. You guys make it seem crazy that we are so confident in our team when all the evidence suggests that we have every right to be.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
Man all I been trying to say the past two days about these guys.
by lsg2131 on Jan 9, 2012 4:39 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I never once belittled your team
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
I don’t believe any of it was you, but we have had multiple texans fans come on here and talk about how bad Flacco is and how superior your team is and just come here solely to talk smack. I don’t mind you believing in your team as you should, but there has just been a ridiculous number of Texans fans coming here just to talk smack rather than have some good football talk.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
And as I’ve mentioned before I actually don’t mind the Texans. Foster is one of my favorite players and I think you guys have a talented team and respect the team for how they have dealt with the injuries. Just some of your fans are starting to make me feel the opposite.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
No but at the same time likevwe care to hear hiw good you think the texans are. We know they are. Gotta be good to make the playoffs. But lets be realistic. Even with andre you guys are too one dimensional with yates under center
by lsg2131 on Jan 9, 2012 5:16 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Says the guy who dosen't watch the Texans
Andre takes 8 out of the box, frees up the under routes, is a great down field blocker. You might be ignorant of what a top class WR does for an team. His presence is more then just down field.
Andre is that great line from Remember the Titans,“… just like Novocain, give it time and it always works.”
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
Some More to Chew On
I went back and looked at how well opposing rookie QB’s have fared at M&T during the Harbaugh (2008 season and onward) regime. Not enough of a data set so I widened it to include not just opposing rookie QB’s but opposing QB’s with 0, 1 and 2 years experience. They are a perfect 0 – 9. So then I looked at how dome teams have done: 1 – 3. And the one defeat suffered by the Ravens by a dome team was at the hands of Peyton during his SuperBowl year in 2009. I believe he had an additional award that year also; maybe an MVP or Miss Congeniality or something like that… One of the dome teams the Ravens did defeat was a Saints team with some bum named Drew Brees at the helm.
So then I went back and looked at the losses suffered by the Ravens at home under Harbaugh. Kind of hard to find them. Here they are: squeelers twice (2008 and 2010), Indy (the aforementioned loss in 2009), Cincy (once in 2009, but then Marvin has always game planned against us well) and the Titans in 2008. That’s it- five total, for a 27 – 5 (.844) record at home under Harbaugh.
Not saying you guys can’t beat us, but it will be daunting and will need some extraordinary things to happen (or Cam to crap the bed -this is probably y’alls’ best chance).
"A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring."
"The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug."
"God's whiskers! Your face is as hideous as the demon's in my storybook!"
"I never expected to see the day when girls would get sunburned in the places they do today."
"It's big for a reason."
For Pittsburgh fans, that's Pope, Twain, Rostand, Rogers and Megamind
FYI – They took away Peyton’s Miss Congeniality award when it was discovered that he had Tanya Harding whack Deuce McCallister on the knee…
Cam Cameron - the creator of the Prevent Offense™, and best-selling author of "150 Short Runs Into the Line on 3rd and 10"
re: Big Ben - "God can have his soul. His ass is mine." - Terrell Suggs
by GrumpyOldBird on Jan 9, 2012 9:53 PM EST up reply actions
Poor Deuce.
You come at the king, you best not miss.
by organizedchaos52 on Jan 10, 2012 1:03 AM EST up reply actions
You meant to say peyton manning in 2006
I love it knowing that there are a handful of Ravens fans in this area who despise the fact that Joe will be our QB for the next 10 years. --Mr. MaLoR
by jackmca on Jan 10, 2012 7:08 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
disregard
I wuz rong.
I love it knowing that there are a handful of Ravens fans in this area who despise the fact that Joe will be our QB for the next 10 years. --Mr. MaLoR
by jackmca on Jan 10, 2012 7:09 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
It's All Good
Everybody is allowed a Mulligan every now and then.
"A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring."
"The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug."
"God's whiskers! Your face is as hideous as the demon's in my storybook!"
"I never expected to see the day when girls would get sunburned in the places they do today."
"It's big for a reason."
For Pittsburgh fans, that's Pope, Twain, Rostand, Rogers and Megamind
WreckNTexan and AllenOU and other Texans fans on here are the definition of losers
You guys must have no girlfriend, no life, nothing better to do than go on another team’s fans’ website and talk trash about your team that just finally won its first-ever playoff game. Go back to your playing World of Warcraft and eating cheez whiz straight out of the can.
I happen to work from my laptop
So taking a few moments of my day to correct the minds of the deranged is something I do for the community.
As to you, your assumptions are disgusting and show you have zero class. You also don’t know the definition of troll, this is just causal pre game information exchange.
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
You guys have a good football team. Congratulations on your first playoff game. The texans will receive a warm Baltimore welcome this weekend. I’m expecting monster games from Pollard and Leach… And the usual from Flacco Rice Lewis Reed & Co
by Evan Skev on Jan 9, 2012 10:26 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Leach and Pollard
Foster has shown that Leech was replaceable for our scheme, sucks we have to go through his current team to get to our goals.
I am expecting a good football game, and really could be a toss up in many directions. Minus the Texans winning a blow out, which I can’t see them doing unless Baltimore shits the bed.
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
MEant to say leach
and pollard were fan favorites
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
They still are! How bout that Tebow?
by Evan Skev on Jan 9, 2012 11:35 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
That play was amazing
I love the crowd at Denver.
Tebow can be underrated and overrated, I am a big Von Miller fan, yet the Broncos have played out of their means. Tebow has something about him, almost like his will to win surpasses others.
Division Champion Houston Texans
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
pitt is pretty bad.. they need coaching, roster and payroll help…badly
Sad state of affairs
by Evan Skev on Jan 10, 2012 2:10 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
yep…12-4…same record as you. So…if that’s the case…I guess your team is fucked too.
This is the problem with the Flacco hate, people don’t really know who he is as a person. - Mr. Malor. Crazy Raven fan/possible stalker.
Maybe you missed the Denver game
by Evan Skev on Jan 10, 2012 4:10 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
No, I saw it. But, I’d say you missed it if that’s your assessment. Lots of missing pieces there (2 o linemen, 3 d linemen, 3 cornerbacks, 2 running backs, etc) That happens when you are that injured. Even with injuries throughout the year, they still managed to win 12 games.
This is the problem with the Flacco hate, people don’t really know who he is as a person. - Mr. Malor. Crazy Raven fan/possible stalker.
There’s no need to stereotype on an entire group of fans. I respect your team and the season they’ve had. I enjoy reading the Ravens blogs because it helps me to understand your team and perceptions of your players…which makes watching the game more enjoyable for me. I’m a Texans fan, but also a football fan. You’ve certainly earned your bye and your right to host your playoff game. And yes, the Texans have only just now one a playoff game, but that doesn’t make it any less special for us. You have to start somewhere, right…lol?
" I done drew the line. Just like the Alamo. You're either on one side of the
line or the other. I don't want to ever leave Texas again." - Former Houston Oilers coach, Bum Phillips
*won…had one on the brain since it’s our first, lol
" I done drew the line. Just like the Alamo. You're either on one side of the
line or the other. I don't want to ever leave Texas again." - Former Houston Oilers coach, Bum Phillips
We respect your team
and I’m sure most of the fans are nice people. The few who have been here recently certainly don’t represent the fanbase well though.
by YeahDonnie on Jan 10, 2012 12:18 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
I apologize about that. :) I think football brings out a little crazy in everyone, but that’s why it’s so awesome. Football = passion.
" I done drew the line. Just like the Alamo. You're either on one side of the
line or the other. I don't want to ever leave Texas again." - Former Houston Oilers coach, Bum Phillips
would this be an example of a personal attack?
or is that measurement only limited to visiting fans?
Week 19 Texans > Week 6 Texans….and I can’t wait to see the look on some Ravens faces when that reality hits home!
I just want to say
bravo Grumpy, you have me rolling here. Remind me to never have a battle of wits with you.
by YeahDonnie on Jan 9, 2012 10:46 PM EST via Android app reply actions
Old man's still got it.
You come at the king, you best not miss.
by organizedchaos52 on Jan 10, 2012 1:04 AM EST up reply actions
And thank you as well, sir.
Cam Cameron - the creator of the Prevent Offense™, and best-selling author of "150 Short Runs Into the Line on 3rd and 10"
re: Big Ben - "God can have his soul. His ass is mine." - Terrell Suggs
by GrumpyOldBird on Jan 10, 2012 9:51 AM EST up reply actions
No probs, Grumps.
You’re definitely more of an ‘owner’ of BB than a ‘blind follower,’ if you remember that conversation. Need you around or I’d be a lost sheep.
You come at the king, you best not miss.
by organizedchaos52 on Jan 10, 2012 2:39 PM EST up reply actions
And again, with hand on heart, I thank you.
Cam Cameron - the creator of the Prevent Offense™, and best-selling author of "150 Short Runs Into the Line on 3rd and 10"
re: Big Ben - "God can have his soul. His ass is mine." - Terrell Suggs
by GrumpyOldBird on Jan 10, 2012 5:11 PM EST up reply actions
Thank you sir.
Guess a few brain cells didn’t lose the battle yet.
Cam Cameron - the creator of the Prevent Offense™, and best-selling author of "150 Short Runs Into the Line on 3rd and 10"
re: Big Ben - "God can have his soul. His ass is mine." - Terrell Suggs
by GrumpyOldBird on Jan 10, 2012 9:50 AM EST up reply actions
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