Let's Stop It

[RavensAllTheWay]

Despite everything, the penalties, injuries, close losses, we're still in the playoffs. The team proved YOU GUYS wrong. To everyone out there who spent the whole season doubting us, stop right now and enjoy this. (Especially now that Pit is gone)

Now I know our season isn't over and we're still fighting for another SB, but just for this week, stop the hostility, stop the criticism, and let the team play football. If we lose again, you can bash the team all you want, but with all this said, I have one word for ya:

BELIEVE

[mdrsharon]

Allright!!!
All the way, just like Willis today!

[BuckWilds]

[quote name='RavensAllTheWay' date='03 January 2010 - 07:38 PM' timestamp='1262565516' post='330066']
Despite everything, the penalties, injuries, close losses, we're still in the playoffs. The team proved YOU GUYS wrong. To everyone out there who spent the whole season doubting us, stop right now and enjoy this. (Especially now that Pit is gone)

Now I know our season isn't over and we're still fighting for another SB, but just for this week, stop the hostility, stop the criticism, and let the team play football. If we lose again, you can bash the team all you want, but with all this said, I have one word for ya:

BELIEVE
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Send mixed messages much?

[RavensAllTheWay]

[quote name='Zhamtao' date='03 January 2010 - 08:52 PM' timestamp='1262566336' post='330118']
Send mixed messages much?
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What do you mean?

[Wacko4Zacko]

II agree, leave the team alone and just be happy. Because I swear to god if I see nay complaints about the team, ima be pissed. We made the playoffs..understand that...the P L A Y O F F S! Enjoy it, theres nothing bad about making the playoffs.

[NC Ravens Fan]

for how the team played this year i think getting to the playoffs is amazing

imagine had a couple games gone the other way for us and get back all those injuries we had and imagine how much damage we could have done this year

[BuckWilds]

[quote name='RavensAllTheWay' date='03 January 2010 - 07:56 PM' timestamp='1262566588' post='330128']
What do you mean?
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I mean calling out "YOU GUYS" as 'wrong' is negative, and you profess to be trying to stop the negativity. Wrapping cookies in doo-doo and then angrily telling people to appreciate the cookies you baked them for once... well, mixed message.

Being positive about the win = good

Acting like you're [i][b]the[/b][/i] positive one = bad

good + bad = bleh... make sense?

[Militant X 1]

we are in the playoffs and i am extremely excited about that! as painful as it has been at times this season to watch the Ravens....i would still rather watch the Ravens play in the playoffs than for them to be sitting at home!

[noy]

At least the negativity stimulates some entertaining debates.

This is just...boring. Hence my response.

......no

[BuckWilds]

[quote name='noy' date='03 January 2010 - 08:15 PM' timestamp='1262567703' post='330178']
At least the negativity stimulates some entertaining debates.

This is just...boring. Hence my response.

......no
[/quote]

Hehe. In the end we're all Ravens fans. That's what matters. The fighting is just sibling rivalry.

[RavensAllTheWay]

[quote name='Zhamtao' date='03 January 2010 - 09:08 PM' timestamp='1262567292' post='330162']
I mean calling out "YOU GUYS" as 'wrong' is negative, and you profess to be trying to stop the negativity. Wrapping cookies in doo-doo and then angrily telling people to appreciate the cookies you baked them for once... well, mixed message.

Being positive about the win = good

Acting like you're [i][b]the[/b][/i] positive one = bad

good + bad = bleh... make sense?
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lol, you're right actually. Good catch.

[Ravenglenn]

[quote name='NC Ravens Fan' date='03 January 2010 - 08:01 PM' timestamp='1262566916' post='330146']
for how the team played this year i think getting to the playoffs is amazing

imagine had a couple games gone the other way for us and get back all those injuries we had and imagine how much damage we could have done this year
[/quote]

I agree. It's been quite a rollercoaster ride. And like you say, if those last-play losses had gone our way instead, the division would have been wrapped up weeks ago. But that will be debated for some time, right now we're in and it's sweet!

[miller31time]

Personally, I think criticism, if well-directed and based in reality, is a good thing and stimulates productive discussion.

[UtahRaven]

Yeah lets go Ravens!!!! Beat Tom Brady and and them stupid Patriots!!!!

[RavingRaven]

[quote name='miller31time' date='03 January 2010 - 10:59 PM' timestamp='1262577549' post='330446']
Personally, I think criticism, if well-directed and based in reality, is a good thing and stimulates productive discussion.
[/quote]

Agreed. Sadly, this usually ends in massive negative ratings for anyone with an alternative opinion or sense of humor. Sometimes I don't know why I contribute to this forum filled with so many close-minded one-sided deathly serious knuckleheads who refuse to logically evaluate opposing statements or keep a sense of humor. Thus my terrible rating.

[Trilogique]

I love the negativity. It's funny that so many of our fans aren't die-hards and most of them just flip-flop.

[guard our nest]

Growing up in the Philadelphia area I know all about criticizing your hometown team...trust me!We Ravens fans city for city are arguably the most loyal fans in the nation.That's only one reason I'm proud to be a Ravens fan.I've yet to come across a true Raven's fan who rips into them on a regular basis.

[BuckWilds]

[quote name='guard our nest' date='04 January 2010 - 02:43 AM' timestamp='1262591038' post='330577']
Growing up in the Philadelphia area I know all about criticizing your hometown team...trust me!We Ravens fans city for city are arguably the most loyal fans in the nation.That's only one reason I'm proud to be a Ravens fan.I've yet to come across a true Raven's fan who rips into them on a regular basis.
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Quite true. I grew up in Northern Delaware, and yeah, Ravens fans are downright awesome compared to our neighbors to the north, the infamous Eagles fans.

[ravenz_fan]

just be happy!!!! play offs here we come,

[ravensdfan]

Congrats to the Ravens!

I'm happy we finally got rid of that not having ever won on the road in the final regular season game record. I'm delighted for Rice and his 2000 all purpose yards. I'm ecstatic for McGahee who had a fantastic game. I'm confident we can pull it together and beat the Patriots, we owe them.

Now, um...can I say what I think they need to work on tomorrow? Or do I just take and keep my mouth shut all week?

Just wondering.

[Tighthead420]

Yeah you showed us 'negative' types huh?. 9-7, barely squeeked into the playoffs, most penalized team (or close...might be #2)......yep truly shoved it in our faces.....yep *heavy sarcastic tone*

I'll leave the 'criticize-the-team-in-the-least-and-you-are-the-worst-fan-ever' arguments aside. But you are somewhat right. Enjoy it now and take each game as it comes. Nice to have back to back playoff appearances for sure.

[Thomasjjs]

I agree no more complaint's we made it what an achievement. Bring on the Pat's!!!!!