The Ravens Requested No Prime-time Game In Pitts

[SupaBwandin]

Doesnt matter to me.

[rayvenfan_52]

Well if the 1st game of the season does happen to be the Steelers vs Ravens then here is one thing Id like not to happen.

[b]Rain[/b]

The rain is evil from Heinz Stadium. Sure it helps teams sometimes but it gives the Steelers a TD on defense once every time it rains. It never ceases to amaze me how many times the rain would help any team just a little but when its the Steelers turn it gives them key stuff like say a defensive TD for instance.

May it never rain at Heinz Stadium ever again... (during the Ravens games only)

[Ravnet]

[quote name='theFRANCHISE' post='170855' date='Mar 20 2009, 04:42 PM']Let's face it, as supremely confident as we all are in our Ravens, there's only something like a 30% chance of winning what is essentially another homecoming game for the Steelers. To play the defending Super Bowl champions in their home stadium, on a night with the same atmosphere as a coronation, is like being a lamb led to slaughter.[/quote]

I'm not scared of the "Super Bowl champions," it's just that the Steelers match up with our team all too well. Our teams are carbon copies of each other, and at least right now, Ben is better than Flacco, especially in the deciding moments of the game. Things will even up this year, but not by week one.

Honestly though, when was the last time Pittsburgh came to our house on Sunday/Monday/Saturday/Thursday night?

Going on the road is one thing, but playing on an unkempt field against a team that matches up too well is another.

Irrespective of the fact that it makes sense, they're our rival, and we're backing down, which is still embarrassing.

[Ravnet]

[quote name='edreedfromtheu' post='170867' date='Mar 20 2009, 05:27 PM']haha, i wouldn't be surprised![/quote]

I'd say we've gotten our fair share of lucky breaks.

Anyway, why would the NFL ever agree to this? The Ravens - Steelers would probably draw more viewers than pretty much any other opponent.

[theFRANCHISE]

[quote name='Ravnet' post='170904' date='Mar 20 2009, 07:04 PM']Anyway, why would the NFL ever agree to this? The Ravens - Steelers would probably draw more viewers than pretty much any other opponent.[/quote]
Agreed. At least, the game would draw more viewers than any other opponent that the team could conceivably play at home in their slate of '09 opponents. If the NFL had its way, Steelers-Cowboys would be this year's Week 1 season opener because of their huge fanbases -- but obviously, can't happen this year.

So, looking at their home opponents, if the Ravens aren't play the Steelers in Week 1, then the only "money" games I see are the Chargers or Titans. A divisional game with the Bengals or Browns could easily turn into a snoozefest if those two teams are anything like they were last season. And an interconference game with either the Packers or Vikings wouldn't really be that easy to promote, given how little recent history they have with the Steelers.

I say the Steelers get a rematch with the Titans in Week 1, only because of the towel-stomping incident from last season.

[FerrariFan87]

I hate night games period, but against the Squealers, it makes it that much worse...

[neepo13]

[quote name='FerrariFan87' post='170934' date='Mar 20 2009, 08:47 PM']I hate night games period, but against the Squealers, it makes it that much worse...[/quote]

I wouldnt mind playing them in a primetime game in OUR HOUSE. Every time we play a primetime game vs Pitt, its in Pitt.

[Moderator 2]

Another thought on this too- if they played it that way the Ravens would be able to have they home opener until 3weeks into the season because of the Orioles schedule they only open dates are the September 13 and 27th and then again October 11th. Because the stadiums share parking lots they will not schedule games the same weekend. I would almost bet money this is the reasoning.

[plesiosaur]

[quote name='thewarden86' post='170864' date='Mar 20 2009, 05:23 PM']That's because God hates the Ravens. [/quote]
Nah, because the refs loved Santonio Holmes!!!!

[BmoreRav]

Am i the only one who thinks this would be perfect???

Think about it, we play the Steelers when their 'cold', the best time to play them at Heinz Field and if we do win we begin the season top of the division and with great confidence!!!

If we do lose we can basically move on because we are not expected to win that game anyway!!!! (who expects us to win at Heinz Field?)

I know momentum is a big thing but if we have the opportunity to start the season with Pittsburgh on the back foot or worst case scenario lose a game we're expected to lose anyway then its a no brainer for me.

[72Marshall]

I'm thinking their tired of the refs giving them the game. Maybe their thinking that if it's not nationally televised the refs will be less willing to make sure the Steelers win.

[ravensgirlx88]

Yay, we've had bad luck in Pitt primetime game wise.. I still haven't gotton over the horriable pathetic loss we had in 06 I think it was when Mcnair was QB and it was raining, I left at the end of the 2nd quarter because we were already losing 27-zipppppp... bad bad times. If anything I'd much rather not play them at all.. but let the first game be an easily beatable team. I hate when we start the season off losing a game!

[Ravnet]

[quote name='Moderator 2' post='170948' date='Mar 20 2009, 09:31 PM']Another thought on this too- if they played it that way the Ravens would be able to have they home opener until 3weeks into the season because of the Orioles schedule they only open dates are the September 13 and 27th and then again October 11th. Because the stadiums share parking lots they will not schedule games the same weekend. I would almost bet money this is the reasoning.[/quote]

I overlooked that; great point.

[Ravenskid2085]

[quote name='thewarden86' post='170858' date='Mar 20 2009, 05:09 PM']Wasn't the game in B-More this year prime-time?[/quote]
it got moved to 4:15.
I'm saying we always play Monday Night in Pittsburgh.

[macbrak]

As much as I'd like to get another shot at Pittsburgh at Ketchupville Primetime again, thanks, but no thanks for the ring ceremony night, and I'm sure this is what the Front Office felt.

[ravens world]

They should of requested to not play pittsburg at all thats 2 losses we could take away.

[Ravnet]

[quote name='macbrak' post='170997' date='Mar 20 2009, 11:08 PM']As much as I'd like to get another shot at Pittsburgh at Ketchupville Primetime again, thanks, but no thanks for the ring ceremony night, and I'm sure this is what the Front Office felt.[/quote]

Another good point if it's on that night.

[Ed_Reed20]

I can't blame them. Ravens-Steelers have really become fun to watch though.

[Ravenskid2085]

[quote name='ravens world' post='170999' date='Mar 20 2009, 11:09 PM']They should of requested to not play pittsburg at all thats 2 losses we could take away.[/quote]
Oh, we can beat them.
This year was the first time in like 6 years they ever swept us.
we'll get at least 1 W in that series next year.

[ravens world]

Why cant we play the steelers at home on primetime we always go to pittsburg for primetime ? Maybe playing at home vs the sb champs on monday night will help the ravens beat the steelers .

[Ravnet]

[quote name='ravens world' post='170999' date='Mar 20 2009, 11:09 PM']They should of requested to not play pittsburg at all thats 2 losses we could take away.[/quote]

We have to as we're in-division.

[BmoreRav]

[quote name='neepo13' post='170857' date='Mar 20 2009, 09:04 PM']Not to mention when we start the season with a loss, we dont make the playoffs that year. It is extremally important for us to win our first game just based on our recent track record when we lose on opening day.[/quote]


[quote name='neepo13' post='170938' date='Mar 21 2009, 12:55 AM']I wouldnt mind playing them in a primetime game in OUR HOUSE. Every time we play a primetime game vs Pitt, its in Pitt.[/quote]


[quote name='macbrak' post='170997' date='Mar 21 2009, 03:08 AM']As much as I'd like to get another shot at Pittsburgh at Ketchupville Primetime again, thanks, but no thanks for the ring ceremony night, and I'm sure this is what the Front Office felt.[/quote]

Cmon ppl wheres the positivity????

Regardless of blah blah this and blah blah that, wouldn't it be that much sweeter to beat Pittsburgh in our opening game at Heinz Field?

especially in a primetime game eh neepo13??

And wouldn't it be a MAJOR highlight if we beat them down at their ring ceremony night macbrack????

All im hearing is the negatives of an opening game against the Steelers but what about the positives??

I'm all for it

Lets be positive ppl!!!

[ravens world]

[quote name='BmoreRav' post='171012' date='Mar 20 2009, 11:30 PM']Cmon ppl wheres the positivity????

Regardless of blah blah this and blah blah that, wouldn't it be that much sweeter to beat Pittsburgh in our opening game at Heinz Field?

especially in a primetime game eh neepo13??

And wouldn't it be a MAJOR highlight if we beat them down at their ring ceremony night macbrack????

All im hearing is the negatives of an opening game against the Steelers but what about the positives??

I'm all for it

Lets be positive ppl!!![/quote]


What makes you think were going to win ? I mean there home there the sb champs, and they swept us last year 3 to 3 . We would just loss and start off 0 and 1 . When we start off with a loss we normally have a bad seasoun.

[Ravnet]

[quote name='BmoreRav' post='171012' date='Mar 20 2009, 11:30 PM']Cmon ppl wheres the positivity????

Regardless of blah blah this and blah blah that, wouldn't it be that much sweeter to beat Pittsburgh in our opening game at Heinz Field?

especially in a primetime game eh neepo13??

And wouldn't it be a MAJOR highlight if we beat them down at their ring ceremony night macbrack????

All im hearing is the negatives of an opening game against the Steelers but what about the positives??

I'm all for it

Lets be positive ppl!!![/quote]

It's too high of a risk. Sure, we could definitely beat them, but chances are that they'll take us down to open our season, in front of a national audience to extend their streak to four in a row, while we watch them get their rings.

I don't see Pittsburgh as having a significantly better chance than us of reaching the Super Bowl next year, but it's just a match-up things where they are built to beat us.

[BmoreRav]

[quote name='ravens world' post='171014' date='Mar 21 2009, 03:34 AM']What makes you think were going to win ? I mean there home there the sb champs, and they swept us last year 3 to 3 . We would just loss and start off 0 and 1 . When we start off with a loss we normally have a bad seasoun.[/quote]

I never said we would win! I'm surprised you don't see my point, regardless of what happened last season they are still a divisional rival and if you are not confident of beating them away at any stage of the season then you may aswell concede the division right now!!! Why does it make a difference of what time of the season it is? To be honest i would rather get that away game out of the way in the first week when we are on a level playing field then to play it further down the season when they could possibly be on a roll and we could be struggling for form (who knows)!!

And please don't give me the superstitious notion of us struggling if we get off to a 0-1 start because every season is different and we're a lot better team than in the past.

[BmoreRav]

[quote name='Ravnet' post='171016' date='Mar 21 2009, 03:50 AM']It's too high of a risk. Sure, we could definitely beat them, but chances are that they'll take us down to open our season, in front of a national audience to extend their streak to four in a row, while we watch them get their rings.

I don't see Pittsburgh as having a significantly better chance than us of reaching the Super Bowl next year, but it's just a match-up things where they are built to beat us.[/quote]

Of course it's a risk, but isn't it the same risk for them?
To lose at home to their most bitter rivals before their ring ceremony in front of a national audience to kick the season off!!!!??

Theres many ways to look at it.

I bet if you asked the Ravens players they would take that game in a heartbeat!!!!

[theFRANCHISE]

[quote name='BmoreRav' post='171018' date='Mar 20 2009, 11:53 PM']And please don't give me the superstitious notion of us struggling if we get off to a 0-1 start because every season is different and we're a lot better team than in the past.[/quote]
I appreciate the optimism. But, superstition or no superstition, an 0-1 start isn't good for a young team; the first meaningful game ending in a loss isn't exactly the best motivation for a group of young players who have high hopes.

Granted, they're bound to take a loss eventually, but it shouldn't have to be to the defending Super Bowl champions (a divisional rival, no less), on the road, in a hostile environment, with the nation watching, on a night with a coronation-like atmosphere.

It reeks of the Monday night game from two years ago, regardless of the fact that this team is better now (on paper) than it was then.

[Moderator 2]

No matter what happens I believe we are going to split with them AND take Indy this year. It is rare for Pitt to beat us twice--heck they beat them with the players off the street Billicks last year. The Ravens were too beat up for the last 2 games less then a month a part after the physical game with the Titians last year. AND a Rookie coach and QB.
I like to open and close at home.

[ravens world]

[quote name='BmoreRav' post='171018' date='Mar 20 2009, 11:53 PM']I never said we would win! I'm surprised you don't see my point, regardless of what happened last season they are still a divisional rival and if you are not confident of beating them away at any stage of the season then you may aswell concede the division right now!!! Why does it make a difference of what time of the season it is? To be honest i would rather get that away game out of the way in the first week when we are on a level playing field then to play it further down the season when they could possibly be on a roll and we could be struggling for form (who knows)!!

And please don't give me the superstitious notion of us struggling if we get off to a 0-1 start because every season is different and we're a lot better team than in the past.[/quote]

Oh i get your point im just saying i rather not play them first game of the year its pittsburg national telivised i mean to start off 0 and 1 . I much rather play them in week 2 then 1 , i just don't want us to start off 0 and 1. Even though what you said is true we could win and we would get it over with but i still rather play them week 2 then 1 . Since there's no option to not play them at all.78

[neepo13]

[quote name='BmoreRav' post='171012' date='Mar 20 2009, 11:30 PM']Cmon ppl wheres the positivity????

Regardless of blah blah this and blah blah that, wouldn't it be that much sweeter to beat Pittsburgh in our opening game at Heinz Field?

especially in a primetime game eh neepo13??

And wouldn't it be a MAJOR highlight if we beat them down at their ring ceremony night macbrack????

All im hearing is the negatives of an opening game against the Steelers but what about the positives??

I'm all for it

Lets be positive ppl!!![/quote]

I understand where you are coming from but lets not let reality slip away from us. I think we can beat them but they havent lost on MNF at home in something like 14 games. There is a reason for that. Why set yourself up for failure? Could we be the ones to break that streak? Sure we could but given the odds, I'd really rather not find out.