Comments on: A “must win”, win in convincing fashion.

By: Pat C.

Pat C. — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:53:13 +0000

It’s funny you mention the crowd Ryan, because I thought that the weather toned the crowd down a bit through much of the game. I got up on every Broncos’ third down to create as much noise as I could, but most of the time I was one of only a few people in my section standing. Don’t get me wrong, I think we have the best fans in football, but it wasn’t the normal mad house until John Harbaugh signaled the crowd to make some noise. The Ravens put the camera on Harbaugh as he appealed to the crowd and projected him on the jumbotron and the place when nuts. In fact Bruce Cunningham, voice of the Ravens, said the NFL called the Ravens and told them to take Harbaugh off the jumbotron immediately.

By: jackofallsports

jackofallsports — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:29:00 +0000

The kickoff return at the start of the second half was electric. The stadium must have been deafening from the roar of the crowd. Even though Denver scored on the ensuing drive, the performance was relatively comprehensive for all 4 quarters. The Ravens were clearly the better team in all phases and looked much more prepared than McDaniels Broncos. Looking ahead to the Bengals game, the Ravens are already 3 point favorites on the road. What does that tell you about Vegas’s impressions of the Raven’s potential? If the Ravens can continue to minimize giving up big plays and play with a bit more discipline on the penalty front, the sky is the limit.

By: Pat C.

Pat C. — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:28:34 +0000

Two things…

Ed Reed had a great game. He laid the lumber to cause that fumble, had another tackle for loss, and came an eye lash from blocking a punt. He doesn’t have to take a TD to the house to have a good game. In goal line they put Ed on Brandon Marshall in man coverage. I don’t think people realize how impressive it is that Ed is playing at such a high level when he’s never 100% healthy. His neck/shoulder condition prevents him from being the best player he can be and he’s still the best safety in the league.

The officiating…I very briefly mentioned this in the blog. I hate talking about bad calls…woulda, shoulda, coulda stuff just drives me crazy. I think the NFL alters their rules almost every year to in favor of offense/scoring and protecting the QB. I have more a problem with the modern incarnation of the rules than I have a problem with the refs. My main criticism of the officiating Sunday was the lateness of the flags…it seems that star players can look at the ref, make a hand signal, and out comes the flag 30 seconds after the play has ended.