Okay let’s analyze –should Cundiff even have been kicking. From the second he got hurt his kickoffs faltered–his distance disappeared—Harbaugh would not even let him try a 51 yard FG to tie the game..Shayne Graham was a more than adequate replacement.  Graham was more experienced, been around longer, etc. The Ravens got away without a backup QB but should Cundiff have been kicking?

Shannon Sharpe said it right after the game, Brady was this, Vince was that, but THE SCRIPT WAS PERFECT FOR A RAVENS WIN-Only a drop by Lee Evans and a shank by #7 turned this — nothing else. I am sick like you are. Harbaugh stuck up for Cundiff post game but can we ever forget this.

Joe Flacco , as I predicted was almost magnificent. Brady wasn’t. Only the interception and under throwing Torrey early on the 42  yard pass separated Joe from a perfect game.  Please sign him , get an adequate backup or if Tyrod is the that guy let him play more next year. 

Torrey, Vernon Davis and yes Laquan Williams did Maryland proud yesterday, all coming up big in Championship games. Laquan’s excellent special teams play probably assured him a spot on next year’s roster.

The third and 3 draw play late in the game was an unthinkable call. The first 3 series were a disaster for the Ravens but give the Patriots credit. I wonder if cmaeron survives this loss with Hue Jackson now in the open market. That will probably be decided quickly. 

Ray Lewis post game comments were miraculous. He is the true warrior. I don’t want him to retire and he isn’t. He refused to point any fingers, rightly saying no one man loses a game. ( I am not so sure). But he emphasized that everything will be ok because the City of Baltimore has the back of the Ravens. 

But in summary, this is what makes me sick–the game was won. But I guess not. The pain will last for a long time. Ten years ago when the Ravens were destroying the Giants on the way to a Super Bowl victory, I pointed to the scoreboard with many of my Baltimore friends in attendance and said remember this moment because we may never live to see it again. Yesterday just proves how right that statement might turn out to be. The next few days will be tough. Welcome to our nightmare!!!!

Some of the topics for today:

Ravens tremendous victory over 49ers–but Browns are next—letdown?

How far can the Ravens go?

Ndamukong Suh great player—-big punk

LSU clearly the best

Turmoil in the BCS or is there

Early upsets Harvard defeats FSU, UCF defeats UConn

Summary of Maryland Bball game last night

Loyola Basketball discussion of course with Jimmy Patsos

Towson–Oregon State today at 2PM

Comments from Jimmy on transitions in Coaching

President Cup clinching victory for Tiger

Missy and Field Hockey wins another National Title

NBA lockout appears to be drawing to a close

Ovechkin and Boudreau at odds

Torrey does so much more then what shows on the stats sheet. he was in motion when Ray busted out for his big run. He was deep as a decoy when Anquan had his TD. Now Joe and Torrey seem to be more in sync. If this team could just play better on the road.

With the win the Ravens are 7-3 in first place. This was a must win with a road game in Cincinnati remaining.

We were very lucky on Jimmy Smith’s fumble.

Torrey must do something with his hair if hair pulling is allowed. Funny you can’t pull hair in the WWE but you can in the NFL. Maybe Earl Hebner should be an official. Vince McMahon would never put up with it.

Flacco is such a wiser and better QB at home.

He QB pressure from the Ravens was weak until the game was on the line.

Do you think we might have 1 big return this year?

Jack Harbaugh was at the game today awaiting the monster showdown between the James errrrr Harbaugh brothers on Thursday night.

I thought the play calling nursing the lead was a tad too conservative but what the heck we won.

Someone explain to me the purpose of the Vonta Leach out pass.

The possible removal of several of the 27 Maryland teams due to budgetary problems

Shaq, Jake and Seth Sign Their LOIs

Notre Dame Game Preview with Kyle Krueger

2013 Lax Star Tim Rotanz Verbals to Maryland

Tough week for Terrapin Men’s Soccer

The transition from Williams to Turgeon

Torrey Smith Catches Game winner vs the Steelers

Terp updates

John Harbaugh and Teddy Roosevelt

“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly. So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.”

Can’t understand why we can’t run the no huddle.

It’s time for Torrey Smith to step up or LaQuan, or Tandon , or someone in the receiving corps. Running #27 20 times and checking down to him 10 isn’t going to get the job done anymore. And it will shorten Ray’s career.

We are faster, stronger, and better then this team. Remember Harbaugh has won 17 road games in 3 seasons.

Ravens 31 Rams 17

That’s it –I am never watching another exhibition game again. The Ravens offense looked sickening in the 4 games. The Steelers had 0 turnovers in 4 fake games. Yesterday they had 7 and I thoroughly enjoyed every one of them.

Though I predicted a Ravens close win, it was only with my heart. My criticisms on the Sports Maven show turned out to be so wrong. Though I still think we need an experienced back up QB. I have never been as happy to be so wrong.

The combo of Pita and Dickson easily lets us forget Todd Heap.

Flacco looked brilliant yesterday but of course the oddensive line allowed only 1 sack and very few touches of #5.

I did correctly predict that Ray Rice would lead us to victory if we indeed won. He was simply miraculous.

Ray Lewis humbly gave great credit for the defensive masterpiece to Def Coordinator Chuck Pagano. Ed Reed had 2 drive stopping interceptions

Boomer had the Maryland “Flag ” helmet at the NFL Today Show

Ed Dickson made Polamalu look slow trying to keep up with him on the TD rout

Disappointed Flacco couldnt get Torrey a pass, but #5 graded out at A today

Big Ben looked dazed and confused today.

Ngata certainly didn’t hurt his contract battle with his hit on Mendenhall

Looking all over for a quote from Hines ward on the game–not to be found

Tried Dippin Dots for the first time —very enjoyable

Grade for Corned Beef sandwich at Attman’s in Section 119 —A

It’s funny as the game progressed and it was overly clear the Ravens were winners today–I continued to enjoy every turnover more and more. Ups to Dino and Jeff Gaber for their insistence to me this was going to be an easy win. I still can’t believe I was able to leave at the 2 minute warning.

Loved Harbaugh playing to the crowd with the chant—Shocked the offense was introduced today

By the way what would a day in the rainforest now known as Baltimore be without three 30 minute downpours

–-I was greatky impressed with the power running of Ricky Williams–Freddy was right

—4 challenges, umteen penalties especially on punts, made this game extremely long and somewhat boring

—LaQuan Williams had a 35 yard Kickoff return and a late 30 yard catch in his bid to make the team

—Why aren’t the Ravens sending Torrey deep?

—I had a great hot pastrami sandwich at Attman’s at Section 118

—John Harbaugh must be watching game film of his brother—pouring salt on the wouinds of KC with a late TD

—the 2 corners Jimmy Smith and Cary Williams played well

—Cundiff’s 49 yard FG would have been good from 65 yards

—I believe the new Kickoff location works against the Ravens because we have a kicker who can get touchbacks from the 30

—Can’t believe there is no #82 jersey being sold–Torrey Smith

—Tyler Palco– wasn’t that the QB’s name in the Replacements Movie

—it’s always disappointing when #52 doesn’t play

—Exhibition games are still a ripoff–though I will admit to sticking it out the the 4th Quarter