GAME THREAD - Ravens/Raiders - for the playoffs

[Dragz]

Thank GOD somebody made a play

[4G63]

We need to CAPITALIZE!!!

[Stumpy]

Ellerbe doing a Reed impression, minus the lateral

[darb72]

Thank goodness for Ellerbe. He might have just saved our season.

[Flipping Birdie]

I actually feel bad for Russell for getting a tough break against a weaker team.

[Raving Hokie]

Ellerbee is a gamer! I like that kid

[Dade]

'Bout time defense. Nice return Ellerbe on the pick. Now offense punch i in!

[Stumpy]

Ellerbe and Barnes, both are looking good this game

[StingerNLG]

Oh thank goodness. It was a matter of time before JaMarcus reminded us why he was benched for Charlie Frye.

Now, can we do anything with this is the question.

[srobert96]

McGahee for his 3rd?

[StingerNLG]

Way to stretch for the 1st McClain!

Touchdown McGahee!

He's earned his pay today.

[Stumpy]

TD Willis..

[Dade]

Willis has 101 yards 3 TDs!!!!! What a baller!

[Stumpy]

I'd like to see some LeRon too!!!

[RavenScallywag]

should be a nice statement for McGahee, going into an offseason where both sides will likely try to get him traded.

Much respect though, he's totally focused.

[Stumpy]

Agreed... resume builder. Respect for doing what's asked of him though

[Dade]

Way to stretch for the 1st McClain!

Touchdown McGahee!

He's earned his pay today.

Not just today, this year! 12 TDs on only 102 carries!

[StingerNLG]

I swear it is so frustrating to watch Oakland's receivers wide open to catch passes, while I don't think a single receiver has caught a ball now since halftime?

[Dade]

should be a nice statement for McGahee, going into an offseason where both sides will likely try to get him traded.

Much respect though, he's totally focused.

I hope not. Its been a perfect 1, 2 with him and Rice.

[Dade]

This is sad. The Ravens WRs against the Raiders have a grand total of 3 catches. Mason for 23 yards and 2 for Kelley for 7 yards.

[StingerNLG]

Have the Raiders missed any throw now over 15 yards?

Have we MADE any throw over 15 yards?

[Stumpy]

No call on the Foxworth hold...

[Stumpy]

Ellerbe fumble recovery

[Dade]

Ellerbe recovers!

[Stumpy]

Barnes stripped him!!!

[Dade]

Have the Raiders missed any throw now over 15 yards?

Have we MADE any throw over 15 yards?

1. No

2. Mason's catch and run for 23.

[ravenwoman]

Ravens need to score, NOW!

[StingerNLG]

Barnes has been earning his check today too. And nice falling on the ball by Ellerbe!

[Stumpy]

It would be VERY NIIIICE to get 7 here

[StingerNLG]

1. No

2. Mason's catch and run for 23.

Ahh, it was so long ago. I forgot. his only catch of the day.

[Dade]

Ahh, it was so long ago. I forgot. his only catch of the day.

One of only 3 receptions by Ravens receivers.

[StingerNLG]

One of only 3 receptions by Ravens receivers.

And now we're not even trying. It's run run run.

[Stumpy]

One of only 3 receptions by Ravens receivers.

Hard to pick out Masons with all the others to choose from

[Dade]

Holy Shit Clayton caught a ball.

[StingerNLG]

OMG OMG OMG!!! Clayton made a catch!!! The PLAYMAKER!!!! Pro-bowl snub!!

[Stumpy]

I'm still calling for a play action to DWill for the TD

[Flipping Birdie]

And you people questioned me when I said the passing game was going to be a problem.

[Flipping Birdie]

OMG OMG OMG!!! Clayton made a catch!!! The PLAYMAKER!!!! Pro-bowl snub!!

:laugh:

[Lee Van Cleef]

That third down converison run by McGahee was great. He charged in like a fucking mentalist without even pausing from the snap of the ball. That's what you want from your RB on a short yardage down.

[Stumpy]

So what type of coach will Jim Harbaugh be for us next year? :)

[StingerNLG]

Sigh. So sickening to watch this passing offense.

And hey John, here's a thought. COACH ON YOUR OWN. Stop asking your father for advice.

Shit, maybe that is his problem.

And.....another missed kick.

[UKRavenGordon]

So close to being able to breakout the P word!!!!

[Flipping Birdie]

And.....another missed kick.

Outside of his range.

[Stumpy]

Didn't look like a bad snap to me.... I'll give Cundiff a bye on the other one

[Raveninwoodlawn]

Do we lead the league in missed kicks?

Should be at least 24-13 and you'd expect your kicker to be able to at least come close to distance for a 50 yarder.

[StingerNLG]

It did look a bit long. I'm just thinking about the luck that has been this game.

[Stumpy]

My fault... bad snap>> AGAIN!

[Irishraven]

My fault... bad snap>> AGAIN!

Yeah it was a bad snap but tell me, why did we not punt and pin them back?

[Flipping Birdie]

Looks like the game is slipping away from Oakland... barely.

[ravenwoman]

Get a new long snapper!

[Stumpy]

We need a couple first downs here...

[Irishraven]

Get a new long snapper!

Agreed - we can't keep dropping these points - we won't win the game, never mind the Pats!

[StingerNLG]

KC is now up again.

Damn McGahee!! Is he at 200 yet?

[Dade]

Willis is been playing lights out!

[Everything_Ravens]

and i can breath !!!!

[Irishraven]

and i can breath !!!!

Brilliant!!! me too

[StingerNLG]

167 yards for Willis.

[Flipping Birdie]

Boy, I can taste the one and done.

But at least Pittsburgh is done! *woot*

[Dade]

McGahee single handely won this game! Playoffs here we come!


Back to back post season appearances in a long time.

[riprulz8]

KC is now up again.

Damn McGahee!! Is he at 200 yet?

He is at 167 right now.

[UKRavenGordon]

The p word?

Playoffs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Irishraven]

And Pitt, you can go to sleep now coz your season is OVER!!!!:rocking:

[RavenDavey]

:34853_lolpoint:Steelers...

[Irishraven]

AND even better news is that the passing game of the Pats has been hit big time, so we should match up nicely against them!!

(NOT that I wish injuries on any player!)

[Flipping Birdie]

And Pitt, you can go to sleep now coz your season is OVER!!!!:rocking:

It does feel extra special that we were the team that closed out their playoff hopes.

[StingerNLG]

It does feel extra special that we were the team that closed out their playoff hopes.

Especially after last week.

[UKRavenGordon]

And Pitt, you can go to sleep now coz your season is OVER!!!!:rocking:

Hell Freaking Yes Niall!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Lee Van Cleef]

Mmmm. What a terrible game.

[RavenDavey]

The new (playoff) season and all teams start with nothing......

Our chances are looking good providing we play up to our talent, not commit the penalties (better today...), and have our coaches on board with the right play calling.


BRING ON THE Pats!!

[NC Raven]

Glad for the win, glad for the playoffs.

But this was a case of playing not to lose, and we got away with it.

Next week, the Ravens have to take chances. They have to stick with the run and hit 'em till they stop it, and they have to try and hit DWil deep. This short/intermediate stuff is being stuffed.

Gotta open it up next week, and use the power ground attack to set it up.

[UKRavenGordon]

Glad for the win, glad for the playoffs.

But this was a case of playing not to lose, and we got away with it.

Next week, the Ravens have to take chances. They have to stick with the run and hit 'em till they stop it, and they have to try and hit DWil deep. This short/intermediate stuff is being stuffed.

Gotta open it up next week, and use the power ground attack to set it up.


Next week...

But this week, WE'RE IN!!!

[Everything_Ravens]

:34853_lolpoint:Steelers...

LOL
i score u a 10 on smilie usage

[Irishraven]

Next week...

But this week, WE'RE IN!!!

Exactly, come on guys! This is fantastic! A few weeks ago I didn't think we had a hope in hell, especially when Webb went down - anything is possible, remember the Cardinals last year????

:ww:

[Everything_Ravens]

Exactly, come on guys! This is fantastic! A few weeks ago I didn't think we had a hope in hell, especially when Webb went down - anything is possible, remember the Cardinals last year????

:ww:

:word

Lets enjoy this night!

God knows half of us will be on the ledge come monday night.

[James R(aven)]

It wasn't as pretty as we wanted it to be but we got it done today. How about Willis?!?! Let's haul ass to Foxborough and upset the Pats. With Welker out we are in with a great chance!! :ww::ww:

[Everything_Ravens]

for anyone who doesn't have confidence in this team, i invite you to swoop down and perch yourselves on some Pats blogs/forums through out this week and see how they feel about us.

[Lee Van Cleef]

One thing: for the slating Cam's gameplan took today, it might be worth considering that the execution was quite diabolical a lot of the time. You can only do so much before the Players have to step up and make it work, frankly they didn't hold up their end.