Sports Illustrated's Nfl Playoff Predictions

[JonM229]

Here's the link:
[url="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/01/02/playoff-crystal-ball/index.html?eref=T1"]http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/foot...ex.html?eref=T1[/url]

Don Banks and Peter King are the only two who have us going to the SuperBowl, but both have us losing to the Giants.

[MKdave]

[quote name='JonM229' post='116469' date='Jan 2 2009, 05:38 PM']Here's the link:
[url="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/01/02/playoff-crystal-ball/index.html?eref=T1"]http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/foot...ex.html?eref=T1[/url]

Don Banks and Peter King are the only two who have us going to the SuperBowl, but both have us losing to the Giants.[/quote]

That's weird, I was JUST going to post this.

[JonM229]

[quote name='MKdave' post='116470' date='Jan 2 2009, 12:39 PM']That's weird, I was JUST going to post this.[/quote]
We're soulmates

[Bullrush]

Ravens over Dolphins - unanimous decision.

[MKdave]

[quote name='Bullrush' post='116473' date='Jan 2 2009, 05:42 PM']Ravens over Dolphins - unanimous decision. [/quote]

Yep. The ONLY unanimous decision.

[STL Raven]

[quote name='MKdave' post='116476' date='Jan 2 2009, 11:48 AM']Yep. The ONLY unanimous decision.[/quote]
Ak. The curse!

[macbrak]

I doubt that's been a curse this year. We've beaten every team we were heavily favored to beat.

[jfc13]

[quote name='MKdave' post='116476' date='Jan 2 2009, 12:48 PM']Yep. The ONLY unanimous decision.[/quote]


[quote name='STL Raven' post='116477' date='Jan 2 2009, 12:49 PM']Ak. The curse![/quote]


[quote name='macbrak' post='116478' date='Jan 2 2009, 12:51 PM']I doubt that's been a curse this year. We've beaten every team we were heavily favored to beat.[/quote]

I'm going to take your response and run with it, macbrak, because I thought the same thing STL Raven did. As much as I like to hear the Ravens being picked and appreciated by the media, it scares me because that's when we lose. Or used to lose. I'm going to try to put your spin on all that.

[STL Raven]

[quote name='macbrak' post='116478' date='Jan 2 2009, 11:51 AM']I doubt that's been a curse this year. We've beaten every team we were heavily favored to beat.[/quote]
I've had my heart broken too many times.

[H8R]

It's crazy to think of how much this team has changed under the direction of the new coaching staff. We're a NEW TEAM with a New VISION, A NEW HUNGER.. BUT WITH THE SAME GOAL; DOMINATE FOR 60 MINUTES!

[BloodRaven]

[quote name='STL Raven' post='116484' date='Jan 2 2009, 12:58 PM']I've had my heart broken too many times. [/quote]

I cant take too much more pain either. I wont watch if we play Indy.

[dolfaninpeace]

We've done pretty good when we're underdogs. I havent seen ONE "Expert" pick the Dolphins. But Im fine with that. The press doesent win games.

[ravenwildman]

I say that the Ravens have as strong a team as anybody out there that is left. Its all up to attitude....and man we can produce that by the barrel full when put to task! Statistics had the cowboys beating the eagles and the lists go on (especially this year for some reason) of upsets. So...buckle your seat belt, throw on your best Ravens gear and get ready for the ride of your life baby!!!!!

[H8R]

[quote name='ravenwildman' post='116506' date='Jan 2 2009, 01:55 PM']I say that the Ravens have as strong a team as anybody out there that is left. Its all up to attitude....and man we can produce that by the barrel full when put to task! Statistics had the cowboys beating the eagles and the lists go on (especially this year for some reason) of upsets. So...buckle your seat belts, throw on your best Ravens gear and get ready for the ride of your life baby!!!!![/quote]


Agreed'

[dolfaninpeace]

All this is, is bulletin board material for the Dolphins. I got to tour the Dolphins facility during Training Camp including press rooms, locker rooms, meeting rooms, and its incredible the amount of "bulletin boards", with inspiring things, etc.

We have done great when we're underdogs. This just gives Porter more of a reason to come out and perform

[steve1873]

Not unanimous everywhere.

Although this guys still doesn't have the balls to bet against us.

Baltimore -3

[dolfaninpeace]

[quote name='steve1873' post='116864' date='Jan 2 2009, 09:11 PM']Not unanimous everywhere.

Although this guys still doesn't have the balls to bet against us.

Baltimore -3

[Jesse Conroy]

I am not one to care of SI, and what it thinks.. when the Ravens do win, they will just hop on that bandwagon.

[flynismo]

[quote name='steve1873' post='116864' date='Jan 2 2009, 09:11 PM']Not unanimous everywhere.

Although this guys still doesn't have the balls to bet against us.

Baltimore -3

[MKdave]

[quote name='Jesse Conroy' post='116986' date='Jan 3 2009, 05:26 AM']I am not one to care of SI, and what it thinks.. when the Ravens do win, they will just hop on that bandwagon. [/quote]

Actually Don Banks picked us to be 8-8 at I think at the beggining of the season. He came to our training camp and he was really impressed. Don Banks is probably one of the better sports writers.

[macbrak]

I don't know about Don "Charles in Charge" Banks. He's usually expected us to lose. Peter King's been pretty friendly to the Ravens. He had us #4 in his fine fifteen when Joe first broke out.

[MKdave]

[quote name='macbrak' post='117115' date='Jan 3 2009, 05:24 PM']I don't know about Don "Charles in Charge" Banks. He's usually expected us to lose. Peter King's been pretty friendly to the Ravens. He had us #4 in his fine fifteen when Joe first broke out.[/quote]

Nah, we were too low in the Fine Fifteen for too long.

[Shawn`]

The Giant over the Ravens pick is starting to become more popular.

Sterling Sharp picked the same thing in a live chat not too long ago. If it is the case the next day headlines will read: Giant Upset, Again. Baltimore Wins

[STL Raven]

[quote name='Shawn`' post='117131' date='Jan 3 2009, 12:03 PM']The Giant over the Ravens pick is starting to become more popular.

Sterling Sharp picked the same thing in a live chat not too long ago. If it is the case the next day headlines will read: Giant Upset, Again. Baltimore Wins[/quote]
I'd love to have two Ravens/Giants Super Bowl DVD sets on my shelf.