The Byrne Identity

[BDRaven17]

Have you guys had a chance to read Kevin Byrne's blog on the site? It's a great read every week......great information......I recommend reading all of the past 3!

The Byrne Identity

[berad]

His diagnosis on losing is spot-on

I feel the same way

"Because, as soon as you win a game, you start feeling the sense of dread about the upcoming game. When you lose, the pain is exacerbated by the dread that comes with thoughts of the next opponent."

Perfect!

[Guest Birdfan]

Exactly. Every week I dread the possibility of losing. I HATE losing, especially before a bye.

[Raven07]

yea i hate losing too, usually like mid-week or so...i get a sense about the upcoming game and the upcoming opponent we face...(defensively and Offensively) and i just get this feeling like "yea, we'll win this game" kinda like an Internal Instinct or something like that, and the weird part of it is...we usually win, even if it looks as though the other team is coming back and what not or we're falling apart or something like that, i just retain this sense and look of Calm and ease and we end up winning it in the end lol and when i dont get that feeling and instead of me feeling confident (despite WHO the opponent is...doesnt matter)..i get a sense of the Ravens just not "clicking" on all cylinders.... and i get that Losing feeling.......turns out we usually lose lol kinda wierd yes i know but, i guess its another Raven Part of me thats coming out or something like that (football related)

[Drkraven]

I actually look forward to reading his Blog every Thursday.

[Raven07]

indeed! me 2!!!! his blogs always seem to be "logical" and not just bashing on hte Ravens and what not, he gives reasons, examples, Injury updates, Gameplans and seems to be the most "logical" with infomation when it comes to the Ravens Game plan and what they need to do/ what they've already practiced on and what....unlike other places where its "ravens did this..Ravens did that" and "this player is out and this player is in" and "the Ravens Superbowl hopes are done!" and what not...he doesnt do any of that, he gives logical info, that break down the game plan and execution for us Fans to understand throughly and things...just read the blogs and you'll see what i mean

[Slick]

yea i hate losing too, usually like mid-week or so...i get a sense about the upcoming game and the upcoming opponent we face...(defensively and Offensively) and i just get this feeling like "yea, we'll win this game" kinda like an Internal Instinct or something like that, and the weird part of it is...we usually win, even if it looks as though the other team is coming back and what not or we're falling apart or something like that, i just retain this sense and look of Calm and ease and we end up winning it in the end lol and when i dont get that feeling and instead of me feeling confident (despite WHO the opponent is...doesnt matter)..i get a sense of the Ravens just not "clicking" on all cylinders.... and i get that Losing feeling.......turns out we usually lose lol kinda wierd yes i know but, i guess its another Raven Part of me thats coming out or something like that (football related)

I actually know what you mean. even if we arent rollin on all cylinders, i can almost feel when were gonna win but other times i know im just being optimistic lol.

but yeah i enjoy reading about his insights into the organization and i really look forward to future blogs