GAME THREAD - Ravens/Steelers

[Galen Sevinne]

Steal another one Ravens!

[Dade]

Did rice return that?

[4G63]

Lets get Ray Rice in the game, on offense, please?

[4G63]

Now THAT was a stupid play!!

[StingerNLG]

ARGH!!!!!!!!

[darb72]

Come on defense, we need another turnover here.

[4G63]

Come on defense, we need another turnover here.

I have a feeling we're gonna see an aerial attack by them now.......its what I would do!

[Marcel#52]

Mason need to block pileofdoodoo on that play and Flacco should have looked him off on the pass

[StingerNLG]

I'm starting to really wonder if our offense is still just not good enough to beat top defenses.

[4G63]

I'm starting to really wonder if our offense is still just not good enough to beat top defenses.

Maybe not just yet.......we need someone like Larry Fitzgerald!!

[StingerNLG]

I'm also concerned that the Steelers have so far figured out how to keep Ed Reed out of this game. I haven't heard his name at all either.

[Lee Van Cleef]

I'm starting to really wonder if our offense is still just not good enough to beat top defenses.

Probably not, that's why we need turnovers. Gives us better field position and gives the offense less work.

[Marcel#52]

Maybe not just yet.......we need someone like Larry Fitzgerald!!

WRs didn't catch the ball in the first... i think that might have effected Flaccos confidence

[Stumpy]

everything has been thrown long... Flacco isn't on.

[4G63]

Heap....WTF!?!?

[Stumpy]

What's up with no one catching... this is the freaking championship game

[Marcel#52]

Heap....WTF!?!?

Heap need to be ready for that fucking ball....:mad:

[darb72]

Can't throw it short cause they keep getting popped up in the air.

This is going to keep the Squeelers honest and open up running lanes because I can promise you they know Joe can hurt 'em deep.

[Lee Van Cleef]

Heap....WTF!?!?

In his defense, he'd only just turned around and the ball was slightly behind him.

[HoustonRaven]

It was behind Heap .... Flacco is not on his game tonight.

[Galen Sevinne]

We need to start running the ball to the Outside

[Stumpy]

Oh shit...

[Dade]

What a hit by the mad backer!

[darb72]

There you go Scott. Way to bring the funk tonight.

[4G63]

It was behind Heap .... Flacco is not on his game tonight.

I agree, but it still hit his hands....

[Stumpy]

we have got to stop them on 3rd down.

[StingerNLG]

Rosthlesberger completes a 19 yard pass to the fucking fullback.

[HoustonRaven]

I agree, but it still hit his hands....

It's not just the pass to Heap, it's been almost all of his passes

[Dade]

T-sizzle!

[Stumpy]

sack by sizzle

[StingerNLG]

T-Sizzle!

[StingerNLG]

Mother of God.

2nd and 24 and they convert. You have got to be kidding me.

[Stumpy]

I have a serious case of HEART BURN

[4G63]

Mother of God.

2nd and 24 and they convert. You have got to be kidding me.

No....this team just doesn't have IT tonight!

[darb72]

Defense, stop giving up first downs when you get them in long yardage situations

[HoustonRaven]

ok, I am calling it .....

Unless a MAJOR mistake happens on the Steelers tonight, this one just wont happen tonight.

Call me a whatever name you want, but we are just misfiring on all sides of the ball AND we are not getting any breaks.

[StingerNLG]

ok, I am calling it .....

Unless a MAJOR mistake happens on the Steelers tonight, this one just wont happen tonight.

Call me a whatever name you want, but we are just misfiring on all sides of the ball AND we are not getting any breaks.

I'm with you Houston. It was a great season, but we can't play the great teams just yet. The offensive numbers are horrible. Just outright horrible.

[Stumpy]

ok, I am calling it .....

Unless a MAJOR mistake happens on the Steelers tonight, this one just wont happen tonight.

Call me a whatever name you want, but we are just misfiring on all sides of the ball AND we are not getting any breaks.


Dude... they are down by 6. They don't look great, but playing with heart

[4G63]

Frank Walker fucking SUCKS....it was in you hands you dumb fuck!!!

[StingerNLG]

Damn Frank! Hold onto that ball!!

On the other hand, good play to break up the pass Frank!

[Lee Van Cleef]

I also think this goes back to what I sad a week or so ago. You can't live off of turnovers. It's great to get them, but when they dry up then you have to stop teams. We can't seem to stop teams.

[darb72]

We're down by nine now. We can do this guys, just have confidence

[HoustonRaven]

Dude... they are down by 6. They don't look great, but playing with heart

Try 9 ..... two score game and our O is just not firing right.

It's a gutsy performance, no doubt.

Can it happen? Yes.

But I dont see the Steelers making the kind of game changing mistake the Ravens need.

[4G63]

I also think this goes back to what I sad a week or so ago. You can't live off of turnovers. It's great to get them, but when they dry up then you have to stop teams. We can't seem to stop teams.

We've been playing for like 3 years straight so I think we've done alright so far.... ;)

[StingerNLG]

Dude... they are down by 6. They don't look great, but playing with heart

That would be 9. And you explain to me what you have seen in this game so far that would lead you to believe our offense will just come alive and score 2 touchdowns in this game?

Because right now I am not seeing it. I'm seeing the QB overthrow receivers all night, and the ones that aren't getting dropped a LOT.

And a defense that can't stop shit right now.

[Marcel#52]

If we was to ever ever step us as a team,.... right now IS THE TIME!!!!

[darb72]

Offense, you can do this. I promise y'all can score by driving on the Squeelers.

[Dade]

Nice run.

[Lee Van Cleef]

C'mon offense. Just get it together for two quarters.

[Stumpy]

That would be 9. And you explain to me what you have seen in this game so far that would lead you to believe our offense will just come alive and score 2 touchdowns in this game?

Because right now I am not seeing it. I'm seeing the QB overthrow receivers all night, and the ones that aren't getting dropped a LOT.

And a defense that can't stop shit right now.

I can't but our offense has been a big play offense most of the year... that means we are one big play away from changing this game

[Galen Sevinne]

WOW McGahee running OUTSIDE

what a novel fucking idea

[HoustonRaven]

C'mon offense. Just get it together for two quarters.

2?

Take a look at the time.

[HoustonRaven]

I can't but our offense has been a big play offense most of the year... that means we are one big play away from changing this game

Two big plays.

Check the scoreboard.

[4G63]

Wow....a 2 yard pass to Heap.

[darb72]

Well that drive didn't go exactly like we needed it to. Still have time though.

[Stumpy]

Two big plays.

Check the scoreboard.

Well lets be negative and shitty and see if that does anything.

[4G63]

WOW McGahee running OUTSIDE

what a novel fucking idea

You did call it..... :respect

[HoustonRaven]

Well lets be negative and shitty and see if that does anything.

Keep living in la la land and see if that does anything.

[sh0time]

Hey Cam! They're blitzing! Stop sending everyone deep! How about a curl? quick slant? Everyone looks like they're going for a hail mary every play. Unreal

[Stumpy]

Two big plays.

Check the scoreboard.

One big play changes the outlook and takes the crowd out of it some

[HoustonRaven]

Hey Cam! They're blitzing! Stop sending everyone deep! How about a curl? quick slant? Everyone looks like they're going for a hail mary every play. Unreal

:word

[StingerNLG]

You were saying Darb?


I can't but our offense has been a big play offense most of the year... that means we are one big play away from changing this game

Yes, against the Texans. Against the Browns and Bengals. Against the Jaguars.

When we hit a good defense, and a top offense, we get beat almost every time. Steelers twice, Colts, Giants, Tennessee once.

This is another example. Our offense is just not ready to handle power defenses yet.

[Lee Van Cleef]

2?

Take a look at the time.

I couldn't be arsed to look across and see what time was left in the third. Sue me.

[4G63]

I'm still trying to figure out why Ray Rice isn't out there.....run the screen to him and take away there aggressiveness!!

[StingerNLG]

Well lets be negative and shitty and see if that does anything.

Here's a thought. How about the team give us a reason not to be.

Not letting them convert 2nd and 24 while we can't get a first down would be a good start.

[darb72]

We have a rookie QB and only two receivers who could make another teams roster. I'd say we're doing ok.

As for this game, we're still in it. Down by nine, hopefully getting good field posistion here with a quarter left to play.

[HoustonRaven]

I'm still trying to figure out why Ray Rice isn't out there.....run the screen to him and take away there aggressiveness!!

Thank You!

And I agree with Galen ..... why the phuck are we not running to the outside????

[Galen Sevinne]

at least throw some quick hitters...it is obvious that flacco is not seeing the field well tonight. He looks like Boller dropping back. The ol two step drop and throw.

How about putting in the suggs package and see if troy can get something started

[darb72]

Because in a 3-4 the outside is protected by the linebackers. The holes are up the middle which is where we've been busting our best runs.

[Dade]

at least throw some quick hitters...it is obvious that flacco is not seeing the field well tonight. He looks like Boller dropping back. The ol two step drop and throw.

How about putting in the suggs package and see if troy can get something started

The trick plays have been our bread and butter this season. Come on Cam call something.

[Stumpy]

Finally stopped them on a 3rd down.

[darb72]

Good job defense. Now let's get Leonard to return one for a TD.

[sh0time]

THis is big. Take advantage Cam/Joe/Offense!

[HoustonRaven]

Well, not a major mistake but a mistake no doubt.

We MUST score on this drive.

[Marcel#52]

Here's our break.... HERE'S OUR FUCKING BREAK!!!!

[Raveninwoodlawn]

REally annoyed that we've barely seen Rice the entire playoffs.

Our OL has actually been pretty solid in pass pro today, but Flacco has just been terrible and the WR's are NOT getting on separation.

I mean this offense exudes absolutely zero confidence right now. And honestly, it's been pretty mediocre/bad as far as moving the ball/ball possession the entire playoffs. Not turning the ball over is awesome, but you can't go 3 and out every possession.

[StingerNLG]

Ok Darb. Here you go. A break for us. Channel that positive energy man.

[Dade]

Finally!

[sh0time]

I like it.

[Stumpy]

Thats something.... Mason.

[StingerNLG]

Trickery!

[4G63]

There we go.....keep it going!!

[darb72]

There you go Claton. That is a REVERSE!

I swear I will jackslap the first person who creates a thread arguing that point.

[HoustonRaven]

We're killing ourselves now.

[StingerNLG]

And of course a penalty. Why not?

[sh0time]

No! No fuck that shit. We are getting held all game long! And you're going to call that shit. Bullshit!

[darb72]

Wait, I thought holding was legal as often as they've been doing it to our defense tonight.

[sh0time]

okay it was blatant but cmon guys!

[HoustonRaven]

okay it was blatant but cmon guys!

He held harder than a fat girl holding on to a hot dog.

[sh0time]

YES! Finally. GOod job Mase. Notice how he didn't go long. Good pickup by Willis

[darb72]

Good throw by Flacco, good catch by Mason. Let's focus here offense, only need three yards.

[StingerNLG]

Wow, actually moving the ball??

[Stumpy]

NICE NICE NICE... Mason 1st down

[Stumpy]

Willis is picking up the blitz pretty good tonight

[4G63]

okay it was blatant but cmon guys!

Yeah...that was pretty obvious.

[darb72]

TD pass to Heap!

[StingerNLG]

Wow what a break!!! Pass Interference!

[sh0time]

YES That is huge boys!

[darb72]

YES!!! Pass interference in the endzone. We have it at the one or so

[Stumpy]

Show me the love baby

[4G63]

Wow....McGahee has done some great blocking!!

[darb72]

TD McGhee. Now we need the defense to step it up.

[Dade]

Willis has been awesome tonight!

[StingerNLG]

Holy cow. Touchdown???? Are we actually back in this game??

Thank you Steeler defender!!!

[Stumpy]

Down by only 2 baby....

[myfavoriteboxer]

If only we were running as well everywhere else on the field as we have on the goal line. It's been a series of miserable breaks for us and now it's a 2 pt game. Wow.

[Stumpy]

Willis blocking and playing for the TEAM.... notice no I

[Marcel#52]

One More... Get One More!!!!!

[StingerNLG]

Willis has been awesome tonight!

Yeah. Not much for running today, but his blocking has been absolutely fantastic.

Ok, defense. If there was EVER a time you need to lock this shit down, it's right now. RIGHT FUCKING NOW!

[Dade]

Willis blocking and playing for the TEAM.... notice no I

Yeah where are all the haters now.

[HoustonRaven]

I, for one, would love to pull a 3rd crow recipe out of my ass.

[sh0time]

LETS GO D!:happyanim

[Raveninwoodlawn]

Great job.

Now we need a Turnover here.

[StingerNLG]

I, for one, would love to pull a 3rd crow recipe out of my ass.

No shit. If we pull this out I'm going to mint a "In Darb we Trust" coin.

[darb72]

Come on defense, stop them here.

[sh0time]

Terrible kick and coverage. C'mon D!

[4G63]

Yeah. Not much for running today, but his blocking has been absolutely fantastic.

Ok, defense. If there was EVER a time you need to lock this shit down, it's right now. RIGHT FUCKING NOW!

:word

[sh0time]

Big 3rd Down!

[myfavoriteboxer]

I'm very surprised at how committed Pitt is to the run, considering we have no secondary.

[darb72]

Hold them here D. From getting a first down, don't actually hold their players.

[Stumpy]

I smell BLOOD!!!

[sh0time]

Huge False Start! Pin your ears back D!

[Stumpy]

Sizzle.

[StingerNLG]

TSIZZLE!!!!

At the time we need it the most!

[sh0time]

Great Job Sizzle!!!! AHhhhh! Phil Simms try not be so excited(sarcasm)

[4G63]

Suggs is having a monster game!!

[Stumpy]

It's on the offense now... YEAH BABY!!!

[Dade]

Suggs, Mason this team is built of warriors.

[Stumpy]

Redeem thyself.... Redeem thyself...

[Marcel#52]

I Thought Suggs Was Injured.... Get The Hell Outta Here Media!!!!

[darb72]

There you go T-Sizz. Now we need to move the ball again

[Dade]

Stupid penalty. We dont need that shit!

[4G63]

Oglesby....WTF are you doing?!?!

[Stumpy]

Who the hell had the PF... that was just dumb

[sh0time]

Darren! NOOOO!

[Sephy]

un fucking believable stone you goddamned idiot

[4G63]

Where is Ray Rice?

[Stumpy]

McGahee down... not good.

[sh0time]

That cost us 25 yards? How is that 25 yards?

Stupid stupid stupid penalty. Ugh! THat better not cost us. Darren!

[darb72]

Ok, we don't need him to go out.

Oh, and that's why we don't run to the outside.

[Stumpy]

Come on Ray Rice.

[4G63]

Heeeeaaaapppp!!!

[sh0time]

Wow!!! Yes Todd Yes!!

[Dade]

Heap!! Heap!!!

[StingerNLG]

Heeeeeeeap!!!!!

[darb72]

There you go Heap. There you go offense.

[sh0time]

Damn. Only one timeout left. We better be scoring here or this puppy could be over. But I have faith. Let's go boys!

[StingerNLG]

Shit. Down to one time out. Come on offense!!!

[4G63]

Come on Ray Rice.

Maybe they've been keeping him fresh for the 4th quarter? :229031_confused2:

[Stumpy]

I'm absolutely dying here...

[Marcel#52]

Oglesby....WTF are you doing?!?!
Darren Stone Dude ;)

[Galen Sevinne]

Are we going towards the open end of the stadium?

[Stumpy]

Maybe they've been keeping him fresh for the 4th quarter? :229031_confused2:

That would be sweet.... :banana:

[StingerNLG]

Sacked AGAIN???? Shit

[darb72]

I can't believe I'm saying this, but we miss McGhee's pass blocking out there

[sh0time]

NOt the time for this shit Oline!

[StingerNLG]

That's the game folks.

[4G63]

Game Over!!! Dammit!!!

[Stumpy]

Fuck Fuck Fuck Fuck

[darb72]

Well that ain't good.

[sh0time]

Over. THanks guys for an enjoyable game. But our offense is something that I can't watch right now. Bye guys. Thanks again.

[Stumpy]

Phil Simms can suck a dick!!!

[StingerNLG]

Flacco never even looked away from Mason. It was an easy pick.

[darb72]

I'm keeping the faith. Nine points in 4 and a half minutes isn't insurmountable.

[StingerNLG]

I'm keeping the faith. Nine points in 4 and a half minutes isn't insurmountable.

You've been watching our offense, right?

Sorry, but no coin in your honor today Darb.

[F Angelos]

Last 2 plays Gaither and Chester blocked the same guy allowing the outside rusher to come free. But to have our season ended by D Stone, a guy none of us could pick out of a lineup is pathetic

[Dade]

I'm keeping the faith. Nine points in 4 and a half minutes isn't insurmountable.

Anything is possible but it dont look good.

[Stumpy]

I'm keeping the faith. Nine points in 4 and a half minutes isn't insurmountable.

I'm still pulling/hoping with you...

[UKRavenGordon]

Head high, chin up. We gave our all this season. A little bit of luck and maybe it ends differently. We'll be back.

[Dade]

DAMN!! That doesn't good for either guy.

[4G63]

Jesus christ....there both knocked out!!

[Stumpy]

helmet to helmet hit....

[Stumpy]

Isn't that a personal foul

[StingerNLG]

This is not a good way to end this game. I hope Willis is ok. His head snapped back HARD.

[darb72]

It's over. That fumble sealed it. At least we hurt them badly so maybe the Cards will win in two weeks.

[ram29jackson]

sorry guys- great -D- but no -O-

[Dade]

Say a prayer for Willis.

[4G63]

It's over. That fumble sealed it. At least we hurt them badly so maybe the Cards will win in two weeks.

Agreed.....I can't root for the Stoolers EVER!!!

[Stumpy]

Led with the top of his helmet...

[ram29jackson]

tired in cold weather- hopefully just a concusion or wind knocked out- nothing worse

[HoustonRaven]

So not the way I wanted any game to end.

This does not look good for Willis.

It's not a penalty. Both players lowered their shoulders. It was just a very hard, fast hit by both.

[StingerNLG]

Hey Phil, how on EARTH is that a legal hit?? He hit Willis with the top of his helmet!

[Stumpy]

Hey Phil, how on EARTH is that a legal hit?? He hit Willis with the top of his helmet!

Good question...:iagree:

[HoustonRaven]

Both players lowered their shoulders, thats why.

[F Angelos]

As Simms pointed out, you can lead with the helmet as long as you're not hitting the QB.

[HoustonRaven]

Classy by the fans, I have to say.

[ram29jackson]

So not the way I wanted any game to end.

This does not look good for Willis.

It's not a penalty. Both players lowered their shoulders. It was just a very hard, fast hit by both.



it may just be like what roth got a while back

[Stumpy]

:iagree:
Classy by the fans, I have to say.

[Raveninwoodlawn]

That was tough.

Prayers go out to Willis, that was really scary.

It was a great season guys.

Got to root for the Cards now.

Well earned win by the Steelers.

[F Angelos]

Just not enough offense but still, Darren frickin Stone?! Getting the ball at the 40 I liked our chances.

[Stumpy]

Just not enough offense but still, Darren frickin Stone?! Getting the ball at the 40 I liked our chances.

Blanket Party???

[StingerNLG]

Just not enough offense but still, Darren frickin Stone?! Getting the ball at the 40 I liked our chances.

No kidding.

[HoustonRaven]

Kinda prophetic they started this series over the tire tracks.

[StingerNLG]

Flacco just looked lost this quarter.

[Stumpy]

I hate Shittsburg, I hate Phil Simms... I HATE Ward.... I'm going to throw up.

[Dade]

Flacco just looked lost this quarter.

How bout the whole game.

[4G63]

The better team won tonight......but I'm OK. I know we're right there with the Stoolers and will challenge them for years to come!!!

[Marcel#52]

Daren Stone.... Daren Stone....

[F Angelos]

Daren Stone.... Daren Stone....

Is it Daren,Darren, or Darrenn, who the fuck knows? Where did this guy come from and what route is he WALKING home?

[Marcel#52]

Is it Daren,Darren, or Darrenn, who the fuck knows? Where did this guy come from and what route is he WALKING home?

All this year he's been playing good fucking special teams... he decided today to get a PERSONAL FOUL!!!! WHY?

[UKRavenStockers]

Better team won on the day, fair play to 'em.

That said I don't think we gave ourselves the best the chance to win, the offensive playcalling in the first half was playing for a 6-3 half-time score or some such which was simply never likely with so many bodies hurt and worn down in the secondary, breakdowns were always likely. The offence didn't get enough done early and we were always chasing the game, we've made strides on offence but we're still not good enough to do that against a top defence like Pittsburgh.

The McGahee injury is a sickener to end the game and I can only hope he can make a full and speedy recovery.

[Marcel#52]

Who I blame?
Joe Flacco and the WRs.
Darren Stone.
Cam Cameron. (Called some good plays, didn't used the right players)

All in that order

[StingerNLG]

Let's take the bad, but remember the good. This has been a great season, and no one can take that away from us:

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