Nearly two days after the heartbreaking end to what looked like such a promising season, the loss still hangs heavy in my mind. I have been struggling with what to post as I grapple with the many emotions that I am experiencing. On one hand, I am proud that the Ravens made it as far as they did despite all the media criticism about their inconsistency. On the other hand, I'm flat out mad. I'm mad because this could have been Ray Lewis and Ed Reed's last opportunity to play for a Super Bowl title. I'm mad because Billy Cundiff has ONE JOB to do and he couldn't convert. Ultimately, my pride for the team and the city of Baltimore outweighs my frustration and disappointment that we lost when we were so very close to playing on the big stage. I found some of the post game videos pretty interesting as I was curious to hear what the coaches and players were feeling after suffering such a devastating blow. I know that no one wants to relive the sentiments following the game but I think that each of these videos is worth watching and I am proud of the composure that the Ravens possessed. Today is a new day, and we can only look forward to more growth from our Ravens next year!
I love the WNST guys! Two more great videos that I think other fans will relate to too!
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Monday, January 16, 2012
Defense Propels Ravens to AFC Championship Game
It wasn't pretty but we managed to seal the win! Here is what the media had to say about the Ravens showing against the Texans, all I can say is thank goodness for our DEFENSE!
ESPN AFC North Blog:
Rapid Reaction: Ravens 20, Texans 13 - "It was an ugly and unimpressive win by the second-seeded Ravens, especially on offense. But Baltimore stepped up when it needed to do so, converting 17 points off three Texans turnovers. The Ravens improved to 9-0 at home and won a playoff game in Baltimore for the first time in 11 years. This also marked the fourth straight season that Baltimore has won a postseason game."
Quick Take: Ravens at Patriots - Three things that need to happen: "Protect Joe Flacco", "Cover the tight ends", "Get the ball in Ray Rice's hands"
'Ravens' Way' Won't Cut It In New England - "The "Ravens' Way" won't cut it next Sunday in the AFC Championship Game at top-seeded New England. This isn't to say that the Ravens can't win at New England. The Ravens have the talent to beat anyone this season (they're 7-0 against playoff teams). They just have to play much better than they did against the Texans to do so. The fans know it. The media knows it. And, most importantly, the players know it, too."
Ravens' Reed says he'll be 'ready to go' - "Reed said he rolled his ankle while leaping for a Hail Mary pass in the final seconds. He needed to have his arms draped over two trainers to get off the field. "I'll be all right," Reed said after the game. "I'll get treatment and I'll be ready to go." "
Ravens Insider - Aaron Wilson:
Baltimore Ravens' Report Card - "Quarterback - C+, Running back - D+, Receiver - C+, Offensive line - D, Defensive line - C, Linebacker - C+, Secondary - A, Special Teams - B"
ESPN AFC North Blog:
Rapid Reaction: Ravens 20, Texans 13 - "It was an ugly and unimpressive win by the second-seeded Ravens, especially on offense. But Baltimore stepped up when it needed to do so, converting 17 points off three Texans turnovers. The Ravens improved to 9-0 at home and won a playoff game in Baltimore for the first time in 11 years. This also marked the fourth straight season that Baltimore has won a postseason game."
Quick Take: Ravens at Patriots - Three things that need to happen: "Protect Joe Flacco", "Cover the tight ends", "Get the ball in Ray Rice's hands"
'Ravens' Way' Won't Cut It In New England - "The "Ravens' Way" won't cut it next Sunday in the AFC Championship Game at top-seeded New England. This isn't to say that the Ravens can't win at New England. The Ravens have the talent to beat anyone this season (they're 7-0 against playoff teams). They just have to play much better than they did against the Texans to do so. The fans know it. The media knows it. And, most importantly, the players know it, too."
Ravens' Reed says he'll be 'ready to go' - "Reed said he rolled his ankle while leaping for a Hail Mary pass in the final seconds. He needed to have his arms draped over two trainers to get off the field. "I'll be all right," Reed said after the game. "I'll get treatment and I'll be ready to go." "
Ravens Insider - Aaron Wilson:
Baltimore Ravens' Report Card - "Quarterback - C+, Running back - D+, Receiver - C+, Offensive line - D, Defensive line - C, Linebacker - C+, Secondary - A, Special Teams - B"
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
"Wild-card wins nice, but real playoffs begin in divisional round"
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"Before any of the four wild-card teams get their fingers fitted for rings, there are four reasons to chill out: The Packers, the Patriots, the Ravens and the 49ers."
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"Before any of these wild-card winners convince themselves that they will become the next underdogs-turned-champions, they'll want to look what's in front of them. Four very solid teams have yet to show their stuff during this playoff run, instead spending their weekends at home watching three games decided by 17 points or more.
Four teams had special performances Saturday and Sunday, showing the rest of the league why they belong. Now, four teams await, with every intention and hope of showing them why they don't."
Original post from NFL.com: http://bit.ly/A6vkO4
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Baltimore Gets Painted Purple
While the Ravens might have earned themselves a Bye weekend, fans are hard at work painting the city purple and amping up the Ravens spirit!
City Hall - January 3, 2012
Federal Hill - January 3, 2012
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
NFL Power Rankings: Playoffs Edition
1. Packers
2. Saints
3. Patriots
4. 49ers
5. Ravens - "AFC No. 2 seed. If Cam Cameron leans on the run game in the manner he did last Sunday
in Cincy, this club can beat the Pats in the AFC. The Ravens can beat anyone, including the Packers. Still, they are the least likely of the top five teams to do it because A) the corners can be had (See: Week 15 in San Diego), and B) Joe Flacco's game hasn't progressed, though he was a very efficient 15-of-19 for 130 yards against the Bengals. Can Flacco ratchet it up should the Ravens get involved in a 30-27 contest? Of course, you can ask the same question of Alex Smith and the Niners, but their defense allowed 37 less points than the Ravens in '11. Either way, both of these defensive-minded teams are talented enough to make hay in the playoffs."
6. Steelers
7. Falcons
8. Texans
9. Lions
10. Giants
11. Bengals
12. Broncos
1. Packers
2. Saints
3. 49ers
4. Patriots
5. Ravens - "The Ravens were an impressive 6-0 in a tough AFC North."
6. Steelers
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Ravens Seal the Deal in Cincy and Win the AFC North
Following the win today against the Bengals, the Ravens secured a first-round bye and home field advantage in the playoffs! The road to the Super Bowl is closer in sight and now the team has a week to figure out how to maintain consistency in their post-season play. Here is what some of the team members had to say after the game:
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