RAVENS

I must have been pretty tired last night because I forgot to comment on the incredible Superbowl victory for the Ravens. Me and my friend Josh are both from MD, so we decided to stay up from 12:30 - 4:30 am watching it, power outage and all. The Ravens came out and dominated the 49ers in every aspect. The suspicious power outage took the momentum out of our sails, but our defense was able to stand up to the task and make the plays when it counted.

Sorry Steeler fans, sorry Patriots fans, sorry Broncos fans - you can't say anything now. Nothing. Don't even try. Please leave all of your narrow-minded, home team comments at the door and let the victors enjoy their spoils. I've heard my share of "Oh, they're lucky" or "Flacco can't get it done" or "The refs were on their side." I've been honest the whole season about the Ravens. Mid way, and at the end of the regular season, I was worried. Once I saw them in the playoffs, they were a new team playing with a purpose. I like to think that I'm a reasonable guy, but I wouldn't even listen if you tried to complain or tell me that the Ravens did not deserve to win the Superbowl.

All in all, it was a great game right down to the finish. Sorry if, I may have come off a little bit strong up there ^^^ but it's good to know that finally, there are no more games to play, no more "next week" match-ups. That was it. One game for all the marbles. And the Ravens scooped up the marbles, slapped the 49ers in the face and dipped out of New Orleans. Sure, Colin Kaepernick got his yards as did Crabtree, but Flacco and Boldin couldn't be stopped. Watching it all happen was unbelievable. Like starting the second half with a 108 yd kickoff return, WOW! It still hasn't quite sunk in that they did it; they're the Championship team in the NFL. It is a great way to send off Ray Lewis, and it shows how a team can hit its stride in the playoffs, despite turmoil mid season. I knew that the 4th & 29 play against the Chargers was going to be crucial. Looking back, that play shows the gritty character of the Ravens that propelled them to become Champs.

I can't imagine what it was like in downtown Baltimore, or even at a Superbowl party. It must have been NUTS. Let me know what it was like watching the game where you were. Were you in Steeler country, hating you life? Or were you hooting and hollering with Ravens Nation at your Superbowl party? Or, as an impartial fan, did you appreciate the body of work that they Ravens put together in the playoffs? Or if you're not a football fan, how pathetic did you think the commercials were?

Until next time...Peace!