This Is Scary

[Sizzle]

[url="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/features/talent"]http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/features/talent[/url] Not one analyst picked us. I am not the kind of guy that believes in this kind of stuff but i think it saying something when the steelers are unanimously picked to win. Am i blinded because of my ravens blood that i think we will win at any cost? Getting really scary in here. We need to put serious points on the board if want to have a chance to win this game or run a bunch of clock running the ball.

[Shawn`]

When have the Ravens ever had a unanimous pick to win against the steelers. I can't even remember so it comes to me as no surprise, espescially since we lost twice to them.

[ravens27]

We will win this Sunday.

[Revolution]

They have a losing record picking games. You really don't want them picking you.

[mjccia]

the four numbnutz on around the horn gave us 0 chance., and both of the guys on PTI says Steelers. I like our odds. Even freakin peter king who picked the Ravens to win the SB changed his mind.

[THEFairwindFarms]

Of course they all pick Pitt, they've already beat us twice and are playing at home. HOWEVER, they dont take into account the fact that either one of those losses could easily have been wins, the ball just bounced the steelers way. This is gonna be one of those games where whoever gets a big play, or whoever has luck on their side, is gonna win.

ALSO did anyone have Arizona beating Carolina last week???? And how many picked the Ravens over Titans at home?

[Revolution]

Most of these guys don't like us because they feel we are tired and injured. They have a point, but turnovers will determine this game, and I like our defense to get a ton of pressure on Big Ben and picks and fumbles will be the result. I also see Flacco making one big pass for a long TD in this game.

[Sizzle]

[quote name='THEFairwindFarms' post='134318' date='Jan 16 2009, 06:33 PM']Of course they all pick Pitt, they've already beat us twice and are playing at home. HOWEVER, they dont take into account the fact that either one of those losses could easily have been wins, the ball just bounced the steelers way. This is gonna be one of those games where whoever gets a big play, or whoever has luck on their side, is gonna win.

ALSO did anyone have Arizona beating Carolina last week???? And how many picked the Ravens over Titans at home?[/quote]
Hey, I don't blame them either if i wasn't a fan i would pick the steelers too solely on their record against us and the regular season itself. I fell like we have a chance but Maybe A BIG MAYBE............

[mjccia]

[quote name='Sizzle' post='134330' date='Jan 16 2009, 06:44 PM']Hey, I don't blame them either if i wasn't a fan i would pick the steelers too solely on their record against us and the regular season itself. I fell like we have a chance but Maybe A BIG MAYBE............[/quote]



So your saying their is a chance

[Revolution]

[quote name='Sizzle' post='134330' date='Jan 16 2009, 06:44 PM']Hey, I don't blame them either if i wasn't a fan i would pick the steelers too solely on their record against us and the regular season itself. I fell like we have a chance but Maybe A BIG MAYBE............[/quote]

You don't need to be a fan to pick the Ravens though. Any team that plays great defense, gets turnovers, and doesn't turn it over, and can run the ball has a chance. The Ravens could easily beat the Steelers simply because they find ways to create turnovers.

As for the regular season, both games could have gone either way. One was OT, the other a last minute controversial drive. Throw in the fact that our QB is a rookie and is now more experienced and the Ravens are 40-60 to win this game. That is a great shot on the road in an AFC championship game.

[5 and Counting]

No surprise they are starting to lean the Steelers' way. On paper the Steelers should be favored. We are playing on our home turf, are well rested, the offense is starting to play well, we beat you the previous two meetings and you have a lot of injuries. Having said that, nothing is given in this game and the Steelers and most fans are not taking this game for granted. Four previous home AFCC game defeats have ingrained that into us. Also, the replacements for Haynesworth and Vanden Bosch in the Titan game dominated the Steelers' line. So sometimes the enemy you know is better to face than the enemy you don't know. Even if the enemy you know is a decorated veteran.

I don't think any of the analysts who are picking us would be surprised if the Ravens win the game.

[PuRock]

Good. Let them. The paper pick is the Steelers. But the game still has to be played. I remember last week, Carolina had every body's pick to. Not one cardinal icon.

[edreedfromtheu]

[quote name='mjccia' post='134333' date='Jan 16 2009, 06:47 PM']So your saying their is a chance[/quote]


hahaha. love it! SAMSONITE!

[PIG 20]

Sounds very familiar. We've been the unanimous underdog once before. Keep hope!

The game isn't played on paper!!

Just remember, on paper Arizona was a 10 point dog against Carolina and the unanimous underdog. Did you see that piece of paper on the playing field?

[SuggsNotDrugs]

If you compare records, the Sportsline crew has a better record picking teams than the ESPN "experts"

[url="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/expert/picks"]http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/expert/picks[/url]

Sportsline experts: 4-2 Ravens

ESPN is a bunch of bandwagon hoppers. Thats why all youe evr hear about during MLB season is Yankees/Red Sox, regular season all they talk about are the Pats/Steelers/Cowboys it's really pathetic

[PuRock]

[quote name='PIG 20' post='134366' date='Jan 16 2009, 07:07 PM']Sounds very familiar. We've been the unanimous underdog once before. Keep hope!

The game isn't played on paper!!

Just remember, on paper Arizona was a 10 point dog against Carolina and the unanimous underdog. Did you see that piece of paper on the playing field?[/quote]

That Arizona game , gave me great hopes for this week. Everybody was dogging on the Cardinals last week worse than us this week. Now they slob all over them. The guys in the lockeroom, must be loving this stuff.

If I was coach harbs, I'd be feeding them this stuff. That's what Billick use to do. "Us against the world".

[PuRock]

[quote name='SuggsNotDrugs' post='134369' date='Jan 16 2009, 07:09 PM']If you compare records, the Sportsline crew has a better record picking teams than the ESPN "experts"

[url="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/expert/picks"]http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/expert/picks[/url]

Sportsline experts: 4-2 Ravens

ESPN is a bunch of bandwagon hoppers. Thats why all youe evr hear about during MLB season is Yankees/Red Sox, regular season all they talk about are the Pats/Steelers/Cowboys it's really pathetic[/quote]

I saw that CBS sportsline was giving us some love. Go figure.

[SuggsNotDrugs]

[quote name='PuRock' post='134374' date='Jan 16 2009, 07:12 PM']I saw that CBS sportsline was giving us some love. Go figure.[/quote]

CBS covers AFC games, their experts have a higher success rate than ESPN, I'll take their picks anyday over ESPN

[flynismo]

[quote name='Revolution' post='134314' date='Jan 16 2009, 06:30 PM']They have a losing record picking games. You really don't want them picking you.[/quote]

yep, it's like the kiss of death

[TXRaven]

I would be worried if they picked us every time the pick us with the exception of the Miami game we lose.

[Chi_Town_Raven]

yeah, thats true

[macbrak]

Ask Bill Simmons. He went for the Steelers too. He also went 0-4 last weekend.

[kash96ravenstotalfan]

[quote name='Sizzle' post='134301' date='Jan 16 2009, 06:10 PM'][url="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/features/talent"]http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/features/talent[/url] Not one analyst picked us. I am not the kind of guy that believes in this kind of stuff but i think it saying something when the steelers are unanimously picked to win. Am i blinded because of my ravens blood that i think we will win at any cost? Getting really scary in here. We need to put serious points on the board if want to have a chance to win this game or run a bunch of clock running the ball.[/quote]
Ravens seem to play better when we are the underdogs. I'm not worried, we will beat the Steelers this sunday

[B-MoreFan]

[quote name='THEFairwindFarms' post='134318' date='Jan 16 2009, 06:33 PM']Of course they all pick Pitt, they've already beat us twice and are playing at home. HOWEVER, they dont take into account the fact that either one of those losses could easily have been wins, the ball just bounced the steelers way. This is gonna be one of those games where whoever gets a big play, or whoever has luck on their side, is gonna win.

ALSO did anyone have Arizona beating Carolina last week???? And how many picked the Ravens over Titans at home?[/quote]

I had picked Ravens over the Titans. This did have me almost piss my pants when the titans almost scored the touchdown. Thank god for the amazing defense the the loose ball handling Tennessee had. As for the Arizona, Carolina game I could have cared less. I thought carolina was going to win but looks like that wasn't going to happen. oh well.

The game I was really watching was the NYG vs. PHI. I wanted the NYG to win so if we both made it to the superbowl we could have have a reunion. I think that would have been pretty cool. But Eagles are alright. I have friends that are eagles fan so it'll be a good superbowl this year. Either us playing whoever or the steelers playing whoever. But if the steelers make it I'm gonna be rooting for the NFC although everyone knows the AFC is better.

[Steelerkillers]

hey guys,the analysts never pick us to beat anybody except losing or horrible teams. Its just sumthin about the Ravens that the rest of America is turned off about. I dont know what it is. That first match-up against the Steelers in pittsburg this year, the whole worldwide nation of sports/football fans picked the Steelers. Not one voter picked us to win. So,im kinda used to the lack of love and support from Fans of other teams or anyone else who watches sports. Trust me, the odds are totally against us. From the outside lookin in, it appears that we should lose this game. The analysts,and sports fans are makin their arguement for the Steelers and Cardinals because of what happened last week. People tend to 4get what occured in previous match-ups between these teams in the regular season. People always hop on the bandwagon of the most recent success of a team. Thats why the analysts have been hopin from bandwagon to bandwagon all season long. One week the Giants are the best, then the Titans, then Jets, Then Cowboys, then Steelers, then Colts, Then back to the Giants all over again. Seeeee what im sayin?????? These peoples predictions never matter. But,this prediction is true, We Will Survive, We Will Win!!!!!!! If not, we're still one of the Top three Teams in the League!!!

[YABOY]

whatever these clowns say will have no impact on the game sunday

[Sizzle]

[quote name='YABOY' post='134460' date='Jan 16 2009, 08:10 PM']whatever these clowns say will have no impact on the game sunday[/quote]
What are the odds all of them are wrong? Big percentage

[YABOY]

[quote name='Sizzle' post='134640' date='Jan 16 2009, 10:13 PM']What are the odds all of them are wrong? Big percentage[/quote]
these are the same guys who said the patriots would win the superbowl last year & looked what happend

[StillerFan]

Them picking us should only scare Steelers fans, we all know they are all idiots and are usually wrong. This will be one time I'm hoping they're right.

[Chi_Town_Raven]

That was a fluke, they are vastly overrated.