Ravens @ Patriots - AFC Championship

[ninpiggy]

Ah! I am so excited. I couldn't sleep and have been awake since 6:30 this morning! Is it 3:00 yet?

[codizzle]

[quote name='Fx Stryker' timestamp='1327220998' post='961817']


Nope, I live in western Pennsylvania, grew up in North Eastern Pa. A lot of New York influence there.

EDIT: Does anyone know why my photo keeps getting deleted? Am I seriously not aloud to use the Colts logo?
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Yea thought so.. I was about to say I've never heard anyone in Indy use youse lol..

Now PA makes more sense..

And ur logo shows up fine on my screen

[CharlesK]

One of the reasons so many seem to be cheering against the Patriots is not because they have won before (very few, if any pieces aside from Brady are from the previous SB years) but rather due to the nature of the organization. I think the harm spygate did was minimal and I think it is blown out of proportion but it does show a real lack of character and class in regards to the entire Patriots org.

[Ravens Fan in Ontario]

I hope that Cameron came up with some sort of gameplan for this game.

I also hope that the team came up with some sort of fine for dropped passes this week. If our WR's can't start making catches, We'll be forced into playing into what I'm sure is the NE gameplan of "stop #27".

[Brady's Stunt Double]

[quote name='wayne' timestamp='1327099032' post='960523']
Pats fans keep pointing out the one Top 10 offense we faced in the Chargers and how that didn't fair to well for our defense. You do understand the Chargers is one of the most unique teams in the league with two 6'5 WRs that can go deep, a great TE in the middle with a good O-line and a QB that's pretty darn good, many have even called him elite before? A lot of Ravens fans was worried about the Chargers going into that game and when we picked our losses at the beginning of the season, many of us marked that game down with a loss b/c we know the Chargers gives our D problems with the unique personnell that they posses. Throw in our best CB snaps being limitted b/c of an injury with us having a rookie CB in Jimmy out there and Cary who is basically like a rookie being his first year playing and then Pagano being a rookie D-Coordinator having placing too much faith in our rookie CBs and using too much Cover 1 instead of Cover 2, then it helps you to see the picture clearer. We needed that game going forward and I'm happy ( at the time I wasn't,lol ) we got whooped like that so it gives Pagano a better perspective of what he has to work with.

Don't put too much stock into that Chargers game b/c for one, its not like any other team posses the personell that they have . We can get away using the scheme from the Chargers game on 95% of the teams in the league and the Pats is not part of the 5%, y'all are in the 95% category.
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You can't have it both ways. I'm willing to concede the Pats haven't beaten any playoff teams this year (I have a really hard time counting the Broncos). It's a huge concern. At the same time, you can concede that the Ravens haven't beaten a good offense this year. You can make excuses about the crazy personnel the Chargers have, but remember the Patriots defense you all like to rip apart BEAT the Chargers and allowed 13 fewer points than the Ravens did.

I have said all week on this board that what these teams did in the regular season doesn't matter now. If you think it does or doesn't is irrelevant. But it should matter for both or matter for neither.

[Brady's Stunt Double]

It's been great talking to you all this week, even though we don't agree on most things. At this point, all I can say is Baltimore's defense and NE's offense are both nasty. We'll see how things shake out. I will return here post-game to either give congratulations to all of you or hopefully get some. Peace.

[isthisreallife]

[quote name='CharlesK' timestamp='1327237393' post='961880']
One of the reasons so many seem to be cheering against the Patriots is not because they have won before (very few, if any pieces aside from Brady are from the previous SB years) but rather due to the nature of the organization. I think the harm spygate did was minimal and I think it is blown out of proportion but it does show a real lack of character and class in regards to the entire Patriots org.
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You are so incredibly off base, get off your homer horse, the patriots organization is the epitome of class in the NFL, if not THE classiest, the only reason there is even football this year is due to the Patriots owner, who by the way wife died of cancer in 2011. The entire patriots team are wearing her initials (MHK) to dedicate the season to her.

[CharlesK]

[quote name='Brady's Stunt Double' timestamp='1327239786' post='961911']
It's been great talking to you all this week, even though we don't agree on most things. At this point, all I can say is Baltimore's defense and NE's offense are both nasty. We'll see how things shake out. I will return here post-game to either give congratulations to all of you or hopefully get some. Peace.
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That is something I hope we can all agree on. Strength vs strength and weakness vs weakness should make for a great game.

[PWNEDbyDEANO]

[quote name='isthisreallife' timestamp='1327240121' post='961912']

You are so incredibly off base, get off your homer horse, the patriots organization is the epitome of class in the NFL, if not THE classiest, the only reason there is even football this year is due to the Patriots owner, who by the way wife died of cancer in 2011. The entire patriots team are wearing her initials (MHK) to dedicate the season to her.
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I can understand your reaction but to say the Patriots are the "epitome of class" is probably not a view shared by many. Just sayin.

[isthisreallife]

[quote name='PWNEDbyDEANO' timestamp='1327241960' post='961926']

I can understand your reaction but to say the Patriots are the "epitome of class" is probably not a view shared by many. Just sayin.
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Please explain one thing thing they did that was "classless" as an organization? All you hear about is how players want to come play for the pats and how much better things are here...its called haters gonna hate, pats are the most successful team of the last decade so of course people will hate on them

People try to use "SPYGATE"...please if you know anything about what really happened...people are reaching

[theblackdog]

If we win, I want to see a picture of Joe Flacco throwing a touchdown pass with the caption "HATERS GONNA HATE!"

[Corvus]

You know, something I forgot until now is that the Pats have been playing with their 2nd string center Ryan Wendell who i am pretty positive hasn't faced us in the starting lineup before. Koppen is an underrated center for them, I hope Pagano brings the heat up the middle with Haloti, Redding, and McPhee complimented by some blitzing 'backers and just overwhelm the guy with huge powerful rushers. There is definitely the potential there for our big 3-4 ends and DTs to get pressure up the middle and get Brady off his spot in the pocket, so I hope its a big part of the gameplan.

[1/28/01]

[quote name='theblackdog' timestamp='1327243257' post='961947']
If we win, I want to see a picture of Joe Flacco throwing a touchdown pass with the caption "HATERS GONNA HATE!"
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I'll create something nice WHEN we win!

[CapoRocky]

[quote name='Fx Stryker' timestamp='1327217433' post='961800']
My first post, and hopefully I don't get chewed out. This may be not so friendly territory for me, but I thought I would like to wish luck to the Ravens and their fans tomorrow. I don't want to see the Patriots play in the Super Bowl. So when I watch the game I'm rooting for youse. Again good luck B-more.
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Thanks for the support. I'm sure Indy hates the Patsies too. Let's get Manning healed up so we can meet you guys in the playoffs again next year. We need to pay you back for 2006. [img]http://content.boards.baltimoreravens.com//public/style_emoticons/default/eyes.gif[/img]

[Ravenslifer]

Good luck Ravens, we all know you have the talent, just go out there and execute, and everything will be fine.

[I AM LEGEND]

I'm on my way to Foxboro guys...got my lucky ravens tee underneath my white Rice jersey and my Ravens winter hat...LET'S DO THIS...good things happen When IAL goes to Pats/Ravens games

[CapoRocky]

[quote name='I AM LEGEND' timestamp='1327244378' post='961960']
I'm on my way to Foxboro guys...got my lucky ravens tee underneath my white Rice jersey and my Ravens winter hat...LET'S DO THIS...good things happen When IAL goes to Pats/Ravens games
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I hope you have your long johns on too, brother.

[Ravenslifer]

[quote name='I AM LEGEND' timestamp='1327244378' post='961960']
I'm on my way to Foxboro guys...got my lucky ravens tee underneath my white Rice jersey and my Ravens winter hat...LET'S DO THIS...good things happen When IAL goes to Pats/Ravens games
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Yeah man, it will be like 30 degrees there. Have a safe trip and have fun at the game.

[Gordo52]

Who else is really pumped right now?!

[GrimCoconut]

Happy Birthday, Ray Rice! Take your present--the AFC title and a trip to the Super Bowl!

[I AM LEGEND]

[quote name='CapoRocky' timestamp='1327244570' post='961964']


I hope you have your long johns on too, brother.
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Long Johns ....sweat pants .....cargo pants....I'm in about 3 layers of clothes

[CapoRocky]

I hope Ray gives himself a victory for a birthday gift.

[CharlesK]

Last post and visit before the game. Everyone please enjoy. Hope to come on here and celebrate afterwards. Here's hoping.

[Shishkeberry]

[quote name='Ravens<3' timestamp='1327246044' post='961992']
Who else is really pumped right now?!
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<----This lady! I can't wait!

[theblackdog]

[quote name='CapoRocky' timestamp='1327244570' post='961964']

I hope you have your long johns on too, brother.
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Ravens twitter account reported Flacco is in SHORTS! LOL, he's ready for the cold weather!

[codizzle]

[quote name='theblackdog' timestamp='1327255013' post='962111']


Ravens twitter account reported Flacco is in SHORTS! LOL, he's ready for the cold weather!
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Yea e did the same thing last week... He did his warm ups in a long sleeve and shorts...

[ghost1986]

I'm ready. Got a Ravens long-sleeve t-shirt under my Boldin jersey and my Boldin jersey is under my Suggs jersey. Unleash the beasts, Pagano. This is it. Lets lay out some Cheatriots. Less than an hour and a half for game time!

[1/28/01]

[quote name='ghost1986' timestamp='1327257530' post='962189']
I'm ready. Got a Ravens long-sleeve t-shirt under my Boldin jersey and my Boldin jersey is under my Suggs jersey. Unleash the beasts, Pagano. This is it. Lets lay out some Cheatriots. Less than an hour and a half for game time!
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Two jerseys? That's interesting...

[ghost1986]

[quote name='1/28/01' timestamp='1327257627' post='962194']
Two jerseys? That's interesting...
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It's been what I've worn all season long. At first I tried alternating with Boldin's jersey when we were on Offense and Suggs's jersey when we were on Defense, but it got to be too much.

[TrueSteelersFan]

Dear Ravens Fans, as a True Steelers fan and sportsman, I must say congratulations on besting the Steelers this season. Your team clearly was the better team this season. I don't like your team, however, if there is a team that we Steelers fans despise, it has to be the Patriots. I have all the respect in the world for the Ravens and hope that your team represents the AFC North well in this championship game by showing the league where real football is played. Best of luck to you and your team, take it to 'em with everything you have, get that trophy! Yeah, that tasted bitter, however as a True Steelers Fan, I must say that it'll be sweet dethroning you next season! Much respect!!