Week 13 - Baltimore Ravens Vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

[purple.n.black]

[quote name='hawkprey' timestamp='1291591522' post='560071']
They have no O-line and a battered Roethlisberger. The Steelers should be very worried about that. Mendenhall never runs well against us and our secondary has clamped down without Washington in it. It's up to Flacco to take advantage of a not-that-impressive secondary. But he'll have to make quick throws because our O-line isn't that great either.
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Yeah quick throws especially with all the wind. I know there are many reasons why we should and can win this game. I just wish I felt like that. I haven't been sick on gameday since week 1 till now.

[flynismo]

So, I'm about 15 mins away from the stadium, and I get pulled over for speeding. Cop asks me what the rush is, and I tell him I'm on the way to the game. When he comes back from doing whatever they do when they take your license and registration, he asks me if I'm a Steelers fan becuase he saw the PA plates on my car. I open my coat and showed him my Flacco jersey ... Guess who got let off with a warning???

[purple.n.black]

[quote name='flynismo' timestamp='1291592098' post='560092']
So, I'm about 15 mins away from the stadium, and I get pulled over for speeding. Cop asks me what the rush is, and I tell him I'm on the way to the game. When he comes back from doing whatever they do when they take your license and registration, he asks me if I'm a Steelers fan becuase he saw the PA plates on my car. I open my coat and showed him my Flacco jersey ... Guess who got let off with a warning???
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HAHA, I'm sure he had a ticket and a warning prepared for you to make it not look like he was bias.

[PuRock]

[quote name='flynismo' timestamp='1291592098' post='560092']
So, I'm about 15 mins away from the stadium, and I get pulled over for speeding. Cop asks me what the rush is, and I tell him I'm on the way to the game. When he comes back from doing whatever they do when they take your license and registration, he asks me if I'm a Steelers fan becuase he saw the PA plates on my car. I open my coat and showed him my Flacco jersey ... Guess who got let off with a warning???
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You shouldn't post about that (ala Ray Rice). You might get him fired.

Maybe you can get in the door with Ray Rice. Look man! I got off with a warning too!

[havenraven]

pittsburgh is totally a overated team and we are forreal so this game i predict a throughly good win. and they will of course blame the refs like always cuz they are spoiled with history wins.

[hawkprey]

No other place to put this... so

Matt Ryan throws his second pick of the game.

Looks like Flacco could finally have the better stats this year!

[PuRock]

[quote name='hawkprey' timestamp='1291593178' post='560107']
No other place to put this... so

Matt Ryan throws his second pick of the game.

Looks like Flacco could finally have the better stats this year!
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Matt Ryan continues his struggles away from home. They better hope they wrap up home field advantage throughout. Because they suck away from the turf.

[hawkprey]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1291593270' post='560108']
Matt Ryan continues his struggles away from home. They better hope they wrap up home field advantage throughout. Because they suck away from the turf.
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I hope Theismann puts that on his DVD.

[irave89]

Just saw a tweet on twitter saying Oher was warming up on the field and moving pretty well.

[MsMarvel73]

McClain AND McKie inactive tonight....NO fullbacks???

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[quote name='flynismo' timestamp='1291592098' post='560092']
So, I'm about 15 mins away from the stadium, and I get pulled over for speeding. Cop asks me what the rush is, and I tell him I'm on the way to the game. When he comes back from doing whatever they do when they take your license and registration, he asks me if I'm a Steelers fan becuase he saw the PA plates on my car. I open my coat and showed him my Flacco jersey ... Guess who got let off with a warning???
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So ther you have it. You have proven that lewd and obnoxious personalities is REALLY not a crime! Lmao! Lucky he doesn't read the board. Just joking fly :-) I just couldnt resist it. Honestly! Still Lmao.

[ravensfan2424]

[quote name='PARavensgirl' timestamp='1291593569' post='560114']
McClain AND McKie inactive tonight....NO fullbacks???
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i guess pitta is fullback tonight (?)

[purple.n.black]

So the new FB AND McClain inactive today. Going into the game without a FB. Our tight ends will see some time

[theFRANCHISE]

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[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='ravensfan2424' timestamp='1291593702' post='560117']
i guess pitta is fullback tonight (?)
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More like an H-back. We'll probably see a lot of singleback formations.

[theFRANCHISE]

[quote name='ravensfan2424' timestamp='1291593702' post='560117']
i guess pitta is fullback tonight (?)
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Pitta will serve as the H-back, which is a combination of TE and FB; the skill set of an H-back is specialized (think Chris Cooley) and serves several purposes, especially in the way of protection.

[MsMarvel73]

Dawan's active. Huzzah!

And I swear...long-time PSL holders should be GUARANTEED warm seats on nights like this...

[MsMarvel73]

[quote name='theFRANCHISE' timestamp='1291593821' post='560122']
Pitta will serve as the H-back, which is a combination of TE and FB; the skill set of an H-back is specialized (think Chris Cooley) and serves several purposes, especially in the way of protection.
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Ok. That's along the lines of what I was thinking but not in such purty talk.

[PuRock]

Surprised that McKie is inactive as well. I would've thought a veteran like that would pick up the playbook quickly....unless he's injured.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1291593963' post='560126']
Surprised that McKie is inactive as well. I would've thought a veteran like that would pick up the playbook quickly....unless he's injured.
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Or not in game shape.

[PuRock]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' timestamp='1291594049' post='560128']
Or not in game shape.
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Very true. The lack of a pure FB is a bit of a hit though. Looks like Heap just pulled extra blocking duties on the outside.

[irave89]

Purple jerseys with black pants.

Is this a new look?

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='irave89' timestamp='1291594184' post='560131']
Purple jerseys with black pants.

Is this a new look?
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It's not a new look but I don't think the team has gone with that combo since the early days.

[theFRANCHISE]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1291594139' post='560130']
Very true. The lack of a pure FB is a bit of a hit though. Looks like Heap just pulled extra blocking duties on the outside.
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I have a feeling that, as suggested above, there'll be more singleback formations. Looks like there might be an extra dose of Willis McGahee for two reasons: 1) he's historically played well against them; and 2) he played well out of the singleback formation during his time in Buffalo.

Even with more McGahee, though, I can still see this game being put on Flacco's arm again. As the pre-game hype has brought to light, the Ravens acquired Anquan Boldin specifically to beat the Steelers and his mere presence on the field made a statement during the last match-up. Boldin hates the Steelers as much as our players do because of his Super Bowl heartbreak of two years ago, so he's thirsty for revenge.

[BohBalmerOsbohs]

pruple jerseys with the black looks awesome!!

[theFRANCHISE]

[quote name='irave89' timestamp='1291594184' post='560131']
Purple jerseys with black pants.

Is this a new look?
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*gasp* That's the combo I've been using in Madden during primetime games and the Super Bowl for the Ravens!!! I love this coincidence.

[PuRock]

I honestly don't care what jersey they wear as long as they win in them.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1291594139' post='560130']
Very true. The lack of a pure FB is a bit of a hit though. Looks like Heap just pulled extra blocking duties on the outside.
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Agreed. Todd is the man but with him called to block more, we'll probably see more targets to the WRs.

[hawkprey]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1291594391' post='560139']
I honestly don't care what jersey they wear as long as they win in them.
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...And they're not Steeler jerseys.

[theFRANCHISE]

"We're not gonna be pushed around and we're not gonna be intimidated" -- John Harbaugh

I love Billick, but he hadn't said anything that straightforward with that much conviction in the last few years of his tenure. I like Harbaugh's bluntness. For as much as he likes to play mind games in the media, you can tell when he's getting straight to the point and he saves that for the times when it's needed most.