GAME THREAD - Chargers/Ravens

[Beerracuda]

Well, someone needs to start one, so I guess I'll do it!

GO RAVENS!!!!!!!

Prove my 24-6 prediction to be correct!!!

[Art-Florida]

World War II and 1/2 about to commence!

[Beerracuda]

It's GAMETIME baby!!!!

Let's ROLL!!

Chargers get the ball first....

Kick off... ran back to the Chargers' 32...

Let's go D!!!

[RockyMRaven]

They're looking a bit too comfortable for my liking right now.

[Beerracuda]

Nowhere to go LT!!! hit for a loss!!!

3rd down!!

[Beerracuda]

ACK!!!!!! 31 yd TD....

Now THAT sucked, big time!!

[Hrafn]

hey art, do you get the tvu cast? I'm not getting a connection :(

[RAVENOUS52]

Who was it that bit on the double move?

[Hrafn]

Rolle bit on the pump fake

[Hrafn]

Great here the penalties come...

[RAVENOUS52]

Yikes, special teams aren't lookin too special right now.

[ExiledRaven]

As long as we don't allow points on this drive we can work it out, remember they've had two weeks to plan for us.

Everyone knows the secondary bites on double moves, we've been burned on it a million times.

[Beerracuda]

Wooohoooooooooo!!! Bartman with the INT, returned to the 21 of SD!!!!!

[ExiledRaven]

bart scott....the man.

See, we're gonna be fine, just punch this in and it's a whole new game.

[Hrafn]

YAY...the mad backer strikes

[RockyMRaven]

Yesssssws!!! Bart!!!!

[RockyMRaven]

Now the offense HAS to capitalize on that INT

[RockyMRaven]

McNair really needs DMase

[RockyMRaven]

Td!!!!

[Beerracuda]

Wooohooooo!!!! New game, boys!!!!!

Time for the D-### to step up now!!

[RAVENOUS52]

Wilcox for 6! Steve McNair will be the deciding factor today...

[RockyMRaven]

Again! :-)

[Sephy]

Hey guys! I can PBP now. Lets rock.

[RAVENOUS52]

Special teams are atrocious so far!!

[Sephy]

Turner returns the kick to almost the 40.

[Hrafn]

Great Sephy, I'm only getting radio.

[RockyMRaven]

Hey, is it just me, or is this thread not refreshing properly?

[Beerracuda]

WTG, Sephy!! I can't watch the game and PBP at the same time... I don't know how you do it!! LOL

[HDDream]

The Ravens kick coverage has been piss pour all season long so far.

[ExiledRaven]

seems like the driving is going too easy. :(

I think this is all scripted...going no huddle near the 30...all the little things that bug us.

tried another double move on samari

[Sephy]

From the 38.

1st, give to LdT who hits a small hole and gets 5.
2nd and 5, quick slant to Parker who gets to the Ravens 45. Another quick slant beats the Ravens D.
1st, complete to Gates for a few. Wow, 5, didn't think it was that much.
2nd and 5, Rivers has all day, throws a sloooow looping completion to Jackson, who gets 5 and a first. No pressure, no tight coverage.
1st, give to Tomlinson for 8. Small hole + a hold makes a big play. Blitz too.

[RAVENOUS52]

The no-huddle has been pretty effective for the Bolts today...

[HDDream]

The no-huddle is definitely having an effect on the Ravens. They'll have to make an adjustment to counter it.

[Sephy]

2nd and 2, Neal carries for 3-4.
1st from the Ravens 24, very bizarre looking playfake, complete to Manumaleuna for 4-5.
2nd and 5, give to Tomlinson for 3-4.
3rd and 1, end of the first.

[Sephy]

Don't know if they can counter this no huddle before halftime, but they'll make the adjustment then for sure.

[ExiledRaven]

Yup, I've noticed the no huddle really messes things up for us.

Also, seems like every play so far is scripted from the chargers. Hope we can hold them to 3.

[Beerracuda]

Our defense needs to stiffen up quick!

Looks like SD gameplanned us pretty well so far.

[RAVENOUS52]

We need penetration up front and we need it NOW.

[Hrafn]

goodie...only 3pts

[Sephy]

3rd and 1, Rivers to the endzone for Gates, overthrown and covered by Reed. Well covered.

Kaeding good from 34 for 10-7 SD lead.

[ExiledRaven]

there we go, FG. Now get that offense in gear.

[RAVENOUS52]

Yeah, we made out pretty well, all things considered...NOW let's get this offense rolling with some first downs to HEEEEEAAAAP...

[Beerracuda]

Only 3 points, but I have to say, I'm definitely worried about how easily they moved down the field on us.

It looks to me as if they knew we were going to stop LT up front, so they went with quick passes. Now the D will probably adjust to that, and LT will likely get some yards. Just gotta stop em.

[Hrafn]

I say get it to Clayton in space

[RAVENOUS52]

Okay BJ, second chances don't come around too often so let's see at least a decent kickoff return...

[Sephy]

Offsides on the kickoff that only got to just before the 20, rekick.

They called Sams the best return man in the game on kickoffs. Not sure I agree with that.

Rekick returned to the 29, flag again. Personal foul facemask on the play. To the 44!

[RAVENOUS52]

If we can win the penalty and turnover battle, we can definitely put this one in the W column...

And these late hits out of bounds on Jamal are getting ridiculous...

[RAVENOUS52]

That end around sucks...Remove it from the playbook completely!!

[Sephy]

1st, give to Jamal who bulls through tacklers for a gain of 5 outside. Could have gotten a late hit too.
2nd and 5, give to Jamal, straight up the middle, no hole and a gain of 1.
3rd and 4, quick slant to Demetrius for 6 and a first. Great throw.
1st, reverse to Clayton, loss of 2-3. Those reverses don't work very well.
2nd and 12, McNair hit from behind, fumbles, recovered by Ogden. Botched play.

[Sephy]

3rd and 16, tried to float to Anderson as Castillo had major pressure on McNair.

Punt downed at the 5

[RAVENOUS52]

KOCH is pretty good...:D

[Hrafn]

Great kick. Koch is a keeper, and they even learned how to pronounce his name.

[HDDream]

He wasn't even invited to camp

So what, the Ravens draft Koch and then tell him not to show up for training camp?

Okay, yeah, I know he probably means the scouting combine, but you've got to wonder if these guys actually think about what they're saying.

The crowd is not into this game.

[Sephy]

1st from the 5, give to LdT for 3. Ray was there to stop that.
2nd and 7, LdT splits out, pass complete to Parker. Gain of 8. Very nice gameplan by the Chargers today. This is the type of offense I've always said would kill the Ravens.
1st, LdT for 2-3.
2nd and 8, draw for 3-4 to Tomlinson.
3rd and 4, give to Tomlinson, gain of 2, stopped by Ray and Pryce!

Ravens read that really well.

Punt downed at the 29.

[RAVENOUS52]

Ray Ray on the stop!

[Beerracuda]

Wow, was Ray pumped for that 3rd down play or what??? LOL!!!!

[RAVENOUS52]

It's only a matter of time before our defense figures out their scheme and Rivers goes down like hooker on payday...

[RAVENOUS52]

What.
Was.
That?

[Beerracuda]

WTF??? Who was McNair throwing to????

ACK!!!!

[Sephy]

1st, play action, McNair goes deep for..nobody. Picked by Jammer, returned to the SD 40. Ugh.

[darb72]

McNair was/is a 33 million dollar mistake. That guy has been a loser the past 3 yearsl.

[Hrafn]

wtf?!

[RavenScallywag]

W.....T.....F????????

My guess is he wanted to throw it away, but Jammer got up quick enough to catch it. McNair definitley had a "damn, that was stupid" look on his face.

[ExiledRaven]

yeah...and is anyone else seeing flynn being utterly abused?

[HDDream]

Had to be a miscommunication. His receiver probably broke off the route and McNair thought he was going to go deep.

[RAVENOUS52]

Misread Mason's route...Ugh...

[Beerracuda]

Oh baby!!! What a stop by AD and Ray!!!!!

[Sephy]

Looked like a route mixup.
1st, LdT for 5.
2nd and 5, Tomlinson for 4.
3rd and 1, WTF, backwards pass to Tomlinson, Suggs loses a Helmet and Tomlinson is absolutely blown up by 3-4 Ravens. OK!

[HDDream]

It's nice to see the Ravens aren't the only ones who can make scratch your head playcalls.

[RAVENOUS52]

D-FENSE to the rescue!! PHEW!!

[ExiledRaven]

wow did LT get blown up.

[darb72]

Mike Carey is the Ref? We're boned. How exactly do you block in the back if there is no return?

I hate that guy and wish nothing but pain and suffering on his family.

[Beerracuda]

I totally agree with you on Carey, Darb. That guy is a detriment to the NFL.

[ExiledRaven]

illegal formation. Typical.

[RAVENOUS52]

Passes like those make me truly wonder if Steve McNair still has enough left in the tank...And then he rifles one in to Mason and we cost ourselves the first down with the penalty...CLASSIC!

[Hrafn]

Give me a effin break...is Ogden cheating as well?

[Sephy]

Touchback + penalty, ball at the 10.

1st, Jamal tiptoes, but still gets 4. If only he hit the holes, he'd have so much more push.
2nd and 6, McNair has to throw it away.
3rd, complete to Mason for 13 to the 27. Call on Ogden for illegal formation. Ugh.
3rd and 11, McNair avoids a safety, has to dump to Musa for 1.
Fucking penalties! Ogden didn't like the call at all either.
Fair catch at the 44.

[ExiledRaven]

all these penalties just utterly kill our offense. We have no chance if we keep giving them mistakes.

[Beerracuda]

I thought I heard that Carey lives in San Diego too. Funny, I thought he lived in Detroit??? Either way, we're fucked.

[HDDream]

We didn't see the replay, but Ogden sure as hell didn't think that call was correct. Did you see his reaction?

Missed tackles are a plague........

[Sephy]

1st, Turner slips through a hole, eludes tackles and gets 19. He is FAST.
1st from the Ravens 33, Turner for 4.
2nd and 6, Turner for 2-3. Late push got him the extra.
2 minute warning.

[ExiledRaven]

either way, we're not looking good, they figured out how to deal with our D...and our offense is still bungling along.

[Sephy]

If we get to the half giving up 3 or less here, we'll be OK with the adjustments on D. The O has never really made adjustments, so I worry about that a lot.

[RAVENOUS52]

The defense will adjust...The offense just has to hold their own with a few extended drives that bear fruit (points)...

[Sephy]

3rd and 4, false start.
3rd and 9, Ray Ray comes on the blitz, and the pass is overthrown and behind Tomlinson.

FG attempt here! 54 yard try good, unbelievable. Had no idea that was even in FG range.

13-7 Chargers.

[darb72]

Well this is now an insurmountable lead.

So do we blame Billick for the worst offense in the league, or do we blame Ozzie for not getting any offensive linemen?

[Sephy]

Touchback on the kick. Will they try for a drive?

[HDDream]

I'm not sure you can count on being able to put together too many long drives against the Chargers' D. They might have to hit a big play or two. If there is a weakness in the Chargers' D, it's their secondary. Just have to hope McNair can get enough time.

Getting points here would be big.

[RAVENOUS52]

I'm having the feeling that the winds of fate will make or break us today...That kick was reminiscent of Stover's wind-aided heartstopper last week in Cleveland.

[Hrafn]

All time ots left and 1.51....almost have to, even though we get the ball first in the second half

[Sephy]

1st, 1:51 left, give to Musa for 8-9.
2nd and 1, give to Jamal for 4. TO now. They weren't even trying.

[ExiledRaven]

right, we seem to be able to do the 2 minute drill well, so let's see what we can do.

Sometimes I wonder why that's true? ....and why we can't run like that all the time

[RAVENOUS52]

Another lackluster pass!! ARRRRRRGH!!!

[ExiledRaven]

nevermind. Bungling O. Thanks Flynn...recidulous

[Hrafn]

give me a f*cking break

[RAVENOUS52]

My dreams of a deep passing game and an effective 2-minute drill are turning into a nightmare...

[Sephy]

1st, 1:12 left, pass dropped by Heap. Not a great throw either.
2nd, 1:07 left, McNair eludes pressure, pass batted down. Holding on Flynn. LOL, get him out of there.
2nd and 20, 1:03 left, Merriman had McNair in his grasp, but he gets the ball away. Protection is awful for 6 DBs in.

Delay of game. God.

3rd and 25, give to Anderson for 1.

SD takes a TO with 51s left.

[darb72]

Screw it.

It's time to bring in Boller. If our offense is going to suck, let's at least get the guy who can throw INTs 50 yards down field instead of 20.

[Sephy]

Ivy takes down Parker at the 34

38s left.

[ExiledRaven]

O-line coach, who is terrible and got fired from Miami...needs to go. Start from there. Players aren't graet, but ever since he's been here, the line can't even run block.

[Sephy]

Gee darb, your game thread schtick isn't getting old.

1st from the 33, ball thrown in the ground in the vicinity of Gates.
2nd, 35s left, Rivers fumbles, falls on it, 30s left, Ravens take a TO.

[Sephy]

3rd and 11, Tomlinson for 2-3 and Ravens take the last TO. 26 seconds left.

[ExiledRaven]

alright, 26 seconds, let's see if we can do something.

[Sephy]

Downed with 13 seconds left. That'll do it. Better make those adjustments, and do something about Flynn, please.

[ExiledRaven]

you've got it sephy.

[darb72]

Gee darb, your game thread schtick isn't getting old.


I run with what works.:thumbup:

[Beerracuda]

Do something about Flynn?? I was screaming that over 5 years ago when he was a RG!!! The guy sucks, always has, always will.

Not a good performance for this team in the 1st half.

[Sephy]

Do something about Flynn?? I was screaming that over 5 years ago when he was a RG!!! The guy sucks, always has, always will.

Not a good performance for this team in the 1st half.

Haven't we all? His protection today is especially atrocious.

[Beerracuda]

Hey Seph,

Has he had a good performance since graduating from Maine? I just don't know what this franchise sees in that asshole.

[darb72]

Beer, have you read my sig. I think PurpleGuy nailed it right on the head.

[Sephy]

Hey Seph,

Has he had a good performance since graduating from Maine? I just don't know what this franchise sees in that asshole.

There was a time when his flaws were covered up by Jeff Mitchell. Those times are not now.

[RAVENOUS52]

Lots of room for improvement on both sides of the ball...We absolutely MUST drive the ball for extended periods of time...

[darb72]

Someone last week mentioned more crossing routes.

I think it's a good idea since Mason and Clayton are RAC players, but I don't know if we can give McNair time.

[Beerracuda]

Beer, have you read my sig. I think PurpleGuy nailed it right on the head.

LOL Darb, I just read it, and it's 100% correct!!!

Sephy,
Flynn was bad as a RG, but now that he has additional duties as the snapper, blocking is almost a secondary duty for him, as if he had it down as a guard!

Makes me wonder if all those Boller guffaws at the LOS were really Boller's fault.

[HDDream]

The thing to take out of the first half is that depsite how much they were outplayed, they're still just one play away from taking the lead.

They've got to get the ball in the hands of their receivers.

On defense, they've got to avoid the missed tackles and big plays.

[darb72]

I don't think Boller is nearly as bad as this team made him look.

We know McNair isn't nearly as bad as he's been looking the last 3 and a half games, so...

[Sephy]

Sams to the 31.

[Merlin]

Crowd is not pumped up in 552. We need to get it going this half!

[Hrafn]

pretty sad half time stats. 18 to 11 min top....our D will not last the whole game if this continues

[RAVENOUS52]

Damn. Steve's numbers are sub-Boller at this point...But I have faith in the dude!

[Beerracuda]

pretty sad half time stats. 18 to 11 min top....our D will not last the whole game if this continues

Was thinking the same thing Hrafn

[RAVENOUS52]

My God that was bad.

[Beerracuda]

God, this special teams is looking really special, as in Special Ed!!! Jesus!!

[Sephy]

1st, Jamal for 2, what looked like a big hole closed up quickly.
2nd and 8, pass for Mason incomplete.
3rd, pass thrown behind Mason. Mason wasn't even open.

Holy shit Koch LAYS OUT PARKER ON THE RETURN and Parker is hurt on the sideline.

[darb72]

Maybe we can put Koch in at some linebacker?

[Hrafn]

Special teams looking as bad as the offense. Saved by penalties tho

[Merlin]

Jamal and 2 isn't going to cut it. There are receivers open!

[RavensInBrazil]

CP/AT YDS TD INT
S. McNair 5/14 25 1 1


I'm giving this guy one more series ¬¬ 35% passing is ridiculous

[Sephy]

1st from the 28, give to Tomlinson, loss of 1. Nice.
2nd and 11, Tomlinson slips a tackle, and goes down the sideline for 28. Ugh! SO quick, and a missed tackle.
1st, Tomlinson for 4.
2nd and 6, Turner slips through, breaks a tackle or two, gets 12 and a first. So much for those adjustments.

[Merlin]

Defense is gambling too much - this doesn't look good

[Hrafn]

my oh my...they can really run the ball. 2003 seems so far away

[Sephy]

1st, Turner for no gain.
2nd and 10, Tomlinson for 4.
3rd and 6, TO Ravens? Someone took one.

[Hrafn]

Indeed ravens. Guess they needed a break....the hurry up is killing us

[Art-Florida]

Quarterback change? NO offense so far.

[Sephy]

3rd and 6, Tomlinson for 2.

Crazy wind makes the FG miss!!!

Still a 1 score game!

[Beerracuda]

Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wooohooooooooooo!!

[RAVENOUS52]

Hey, we need this drive to be a statement. HEEEEEAAAAAPPPP!!!

[Sephy]

1st down from the 30, McNair eludes pressure and hits Wilcox for 11.
1st, Jamal for 2-3.
2nd and 8, PA fake, beautiful, tons of time, GREAT THROW floated to Heap for 29! To the Chargers 28!! HEEAAAAPPPP

[Hrafn]

Heeeaaaaaaaaaaap!!!!!!!!!

[darb72]

Quit running up the middle. It doesn't work.

[RAVENOUS52]

What.
The.
Hell?

[Sephy]

1st, Jamal for ~2.
2nd and 8, complete to Clayton who gets the YAC action going, gets a couple.
3rd and 5, Ravens take ANOTHER timeout. What the fuck?

Brian Billick management strikes again!

[Hrafn]

wasting timeouts...not good, but I guess better than punting now

[Beerracuda]

Ok, I'm officially DONE with Brian Billick.

It took me a while, but now I'm on the Billick Hate Train.

[Sephy]

3rd and 5, complete to Mason to the 3! Defensive holding declined!

YES!!! POUND IT IN!!

[Beerracuda]

Wooohooooooooooo!!! MASON!!!!! 1st and goal!!!

[Hrafn]

Great blocking for once

[darb72]

So every QB we've ever had sucks when they don't get time, yet when the line actually blocks...

We say this every year but nobody pays attention to us.

[Sephy]

Pashos actually looked pretty good on that last pass.
1st from the 3, Jamal for 1.
2nd from the 2, shovel pass ruled as catch and fumble. Wilcox never had possession. Challenging now.

[Hrafn]

what?!

[Sephy]

This is huge. I think its an incomplete pass.

[Sephy]

It was a shovel pass to Wilcox, who was immediately hit by Edwards, and the ball came out and hit the ground. All depends on if you think he had possession or not.

Still, why the fuck do you get cute there? Its 2nd and 2, pound the fucking rock.

[darb72]

Pashos has done a decent job of protection so far this year. Of course I mean decent by Ravens standards which is to say he's not actually holding the QB in place for the DE.

[Sephy]

Fumble recovery stands. Way to go, guys.

[RAVENOUS52]

A nice long drive that ends with a FUMBLE and ZERO time outs left...

Okay...I'm officially stumped.

[Hrafn]

LOL @ darb....*sulk* @ oline

[darb72]

Crap, crap, crap!!!

[RAVENOUS52]

Oh for fucks sake!!! Just fall on the damn ball dumbass!!

[Hrafn]

so close

[Sephy]

Ravens now have NO TIMEOUTS LEFT. Just pound the rock for fuck's sake!

1st from the 3 for San Diego, give to Neal, FUMBLES, and the Ravens try to pick it up and can't get the ball! C-Mac tried to run, and it was kicked back to Gates! UNBELIEVABLE.
2nd and 6, Neal for 3.
3rd and 3, floated to Neal, has all the room in the world, and gets 18. Gets blown up by Ngata at the end, but very depressing.

[Hrafn]

no one covering the flat?

[Sephy]

1st from the 28, no gain for LdT. Offensive holding.
1st and 20, Tomlinson for 2.
2nd and 18, LdT for 6.
3rd and 12, Tomlinson for 3-4.

[RavensInBrazil]

I think we need to considering dumping Billick indeed...if only to get rid of that POS O-line coach ¬¬

[RAVENOUS52]

Defense is still on fire...We just have to take care of the rock...C'mon McNair!!

Shit...another FUCKIN FUMBLE!!!

[Sephy]

1st down Ravens from the 25, fumble on the snap, loss of 5. Sweet.
End of the third.

[darb72]

I think Ozzie deserves some of the blame for drafting this crap.

And of course there are the Boller comparisons. Quit stepping on the QB Flynn.

[Beerracuda]

Is this one on McNair or Flynn?? I've never seen a team with so many fucking mis-snaps in my life!!!!!

[Hrafn]

Announcer correct...not the way you want to start out after a defensive hold. But actually you never want to start out with Flynn at C.

[darb72]

Sorry, comparisons wasn't the right word.

"Shades of Boller.", is actually what I meant to say.

Now we know all those trips weren't his fault because McNair has done the same thing at least twice in every game.

[darb72]

Honestly, I'm just waiting for Flynn to trip up the QB while in the shot-gun formation.

[RAVENOUS52]

Todd Heap, superstar...:thumbup:

[Sephy]

We should have a lead right now. Fuck that is frustrating.

2nd and 15, caught by Mason for 5.
3rd and 10, complete to Heap for what was close to a screen. Gain of 10. First down!!
1st, deep for Mason who is WIDE OPEN AND HE DROPS IT. OH MY GOD. Un fucking believable.

[RAVENOUS52]

ARRGH!!! Just what we needed and Mason misses it...

[Hrafn]

F*ck

[Hrafn]

well I guess not all natural forces can be on our side...wind is, sun isn't

[Beerracuda]

That was a TD for Mason... oh my god....... That was a Raven's lead.... holy shit

[Sephy]

2nd and 10, give to Musa for 5.
3rd and 5, McNair eludes a sack, goes deep for Mason who was double covered and it was almost a pick.

How many missed TDs in one game..UGH.

[LBoogy]

Play-calling, play-calling, play-calling.

I made a thread over on YBR about it.

2nd and goal on the 2 and you throw a shovel-pass to wilcox. We have 3 bruisers and we refuse to use them.

F'ing inexusible. INEXCUSIBLE. All day the play-calling has been absolutely atrocious.

Mason just let a TD through his hands.

See people, it's not just Kyle Boller.

[darb72]

Great play by Roller.

Heck of a throw, but an even better play

[Sephy]

NEED A TURNOVER HERE.
1st from the 20, Tomlinson for 2-3.
2nd and 8, Rivers going deep and brilliantly covered by Rolle as he bats it away. Perfect.
3rd, Ravens force a TO. Crowd getting into it.

[Sephy]

3rd and 8, complete to Gates but not enough for a first. Ray was coming on the blitz.

COME ON OFFENSE

Sams to the 19.

[RavenScallywag]

a 71 yard punt?????

[RAVENOUS52]

Okay, enough dwelling on our misfortunes...Time for a full blown march downfield into the end zone.

[darb72]

I think a cookie from the Great American Cookie Company is the perfect way to say, "I love you."

[RAVENOUS52]

McNair to Heap...
A thing of beauty...

INT McNair...URGH...

[Sephy]

1st, Jamal for no gain.
2nd and 10, complete to Heap for 11 to the 30. GO RAVENS GO.
1st, Edwards picks off the pass, then fumbles, then the Chargers recover. Fuck me. Fuck me right up the ass.

Great play from Edwards, but fuck.

[Hrafn]

well, that's about it

[RavenScallywag]

if we can't get a turnover here, might as well just run the thing out...

[Art-Florida]

That was a dagger in the heart.

[darb72]

The Chargers are showing no fear of our offense. Of course I agree with them, but it still sucks.

[RAVENOUS52]

Not quite over guys...Our defense is phenomenal...

[darb72]

Chargers ball

[Beerracuda]

oh now, that's just what the doctor ordered!!!!!!!

[Sephy]

1st from the 26, Tomlinson for 1, maybe. Clipping called.
1st and 26, LdT for 6.
2nd and 20, Tomlinson for 1-2.
3rd and 18, 5 DBs in, pressure, pass overthrown for Jackson, a perfect throw could be a TD.

Kaeding on for 52 yard try, FG BOTCHED!!! They call it an incomplete pass, wtf?

[darb72]

Never mind. Whew, I thought they would rule it a fumble/blocked kick.

[Sephy]

Schottenheimer is challenging. I fear he might win this. Dunno though. Could easily be a fumble and Chargers ball all the way back in SD territory.

[RavenScallywag]

let's take advantage of this....PLEASE!

[Hrafn]

edit: out of context...

My guess is charger ball

[RavenScallywag]

McNair...please, don't take any chances...maybe do some three step drop passes?

Also, please pull Jamal and just run Musa.

[Sephy]

SD couldn't even challenge. OK, Ravens ball.

[RAVENOUS52]

Let's take it for 7 points men!!

And GIVE JAMAL THE BALL!

[RavenScallywag]

even if it was a fumble, they just punt it to us...we lose about 20 yards, but at least they won't start over at 1st down...

[Sephy]

1st from the 34, Jamal for 6.
2nd and 4, Jamal for 3.5.
3rd and 1, Jamal goes over the top and is smacked. Measurement coming.

[RAVENOUS52]

Mule looks hurt...Uh oh...

[darb72]

That was fourth down Scallywag.

We get the ball.

[Sephy]

Didn't get it. Not even close. Mulitalo is hurt, and they're punting.

Gotta lean on the D, now.

[RavenScallywag]

I want to turn the game back on, but wife and I have dinner reservations, so guess I'll just have to hold my breath.

Ravens, PLEASE, win this one...4-0???

[RAVENOUS52]

No time out and we're punting? WTF?

[RAVENOUS52]

Crowd noise is beginning to wear on the Chargers O-line...

[darb72]

Ravenous, you back home for good?

[Sephy]

Ball at the 9.

1st, false start.
1st and 15, another false start. LOL.
1st and 17, give to Neal for MAYBE 1.
2nd and 16, Turner to the 9-10, gain of 7.
3rd and 9, Turner for 2. Punt time.

COME ON OFFENSE!

[RAVENOUS52]

No such animal in the Corps, Darb...

We need this game like a fat kid needs CAKE.

[darb72]

Crap. First down Chargers

[Sephy]

Weird penalty call as the snap was on the ground. Not sure where the ball is.

[darb72]

I don't like cake.

And I just learned a new rule.

[Sephy]

Ball at the 7, and the Chargers will rekick.

SD takes a TO presnap.

[darb72]

I will say this for the Ravens, it makes for intresting television.

How many times can we actually screw up the most basic of football plays?

[Sephy]

Scifres takes the intentional safety. 13-9 Chargers.

Scifres is too hurt to punt.

[RAVENOUS52]

Smart move by SD...Safety is better than a potential block for a TD.

[Hrafn]

Great call by Schottenheimer. Give the kicker more room.

[Sephy]

Scifres will take the free kick.

MAKE IT A GOOD ONE SAMS.

Returned to the 40.

COME ON RAVENS COME ON RAVENS

[Hrafn]

YES!

[Hrafn]

Was certain that flag was on us, Flynn e.g.

[Sephy]

1st, complete to Mughelli, no gain. Flag down. DEFENSIVE HOLDING!
1st from the 45, 3:00 left, complete to Mason for 3. Pressure was on Steve BIG TIME.
2nd and 7, CAUGHT BY CLAYTON AT THE SD 45! BRILLIANT THROW, GUTSY CATCH!
2 minute warning, oh my god....

[Hrafn]

Clayton stepping up again in the clutch

[darb72]

Next year on draft day, nobody fuss at me when I start complaining about our first round draft pick.

Every year I hate the pick and they always wind up being good.

This message is of course saying that I now like the Clayton pick.

[Sephy]

COME ON RAVENS

1st from the SD 35, McNair scrambles for 12!!!!!
1st, from the 23, 1:30 left, complete to Clayton inside the 10!!
1st from the 10, under a minute left, pass incomplete for Clayton, Godfrey there early, no call.
2nd, CAUGHT BY HEAP TOUCHDOWN RAVENS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RAVENOUS52]

HEEEEEEEaaaaaaaaaPPPPP!!!!!

[darb72]

Alrighty then. Nicely done.

[Beerracuda]

OH HOLY FUCKING SHIT!!!!!!


HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh
My
God!!!!

[Hrafn]

Heeeeaaaaaaaaaaappppp!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Hrafn]

Man I'm so excited I can hardly type.

[Sephy]

Fuck Yes Motherfuckers 16-13 Ravens

[darb72]

Ok, special teams and defense needs to hold them.

[kiwiraven]

TOUCHDOWN!!!!!

Man I never thought watching a text based game on NFL Gamecenter could be so exciting!!!!!

[skimmy]

Steeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeve!!!!!!!!!!!

[ExiledRaven]

this is unreal. I love it.

[Hrafn]

How about it....McNair only functions past the 2 min warning.

[kiwiraven]

How was the play guys, how'd it look?

[Hrafn]

Cover for your life ST

[Sephy]

Sapp stops Cromartie at the 25.

1st, 29s left, 5 DBs, Rivers tons of time, complete for 7 but IN BOUNDS, TO called with 16s left.

[RavenTD]

Doctor needed in my house.My heart just shot out my mouth with joy.

[Hrafn]

Heap motion to left....good protection. Pass to Heap at about the 4, jukes and breaks a tackle as he lunged into the ez.

[Beerracuda]

How was the play guys, how'd it look?

Beautiful!!!! Absolutely beautiful1!!!

[darb72]

Kiwi, it was swell. Heap caught it about the four yard line and carried two Chargers into the endzone.

[Hrafn]

Gently massage one of your carotic arteries TD....watch out for that high pressure :p

[RAVENOUS52]

Okay. I'm officially shutting my fucking mouth up about McNair...

He's a stud in the clutch and winning is all that really matters...

The TD was all Heap, but McNair was clutch on the drive...

DEFENSE finishes things off nicely...

[darb72]

Hey RavenTD, can I get a larger size of your avatar?

Thanks pal.

[Sephy]

2nd and 1 apparently, 18s adjusted left, pick DROPPED BY REED OH MY GOD THAT WAS GAME OVER.
Reed may be tweaked.
3rd and 1, 13s left, Gates INCOMPLETE OUT OF BOUNDS!
4th and 1, 8s left, complete to Gates for the 48, 1st down, 3 seconds left.
1st from the Ravens 48, THREE SECONDS LEFT, RIVERS SACKED BY JARRET JOHNSON 4-0 MOTHERFUCKERS 4-0!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Beerracuda]

Wooohooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh My God!!!!