Iggy’s Ravens Report – October 23, 2012

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Giants and Tigers! Oh my! Replacement for Baltimore Arena still under consideration.

Ravens:
Well, I expected to lose, but not like that. The first drive, offensively and Defensively, were impressive and encouraging. What followed, not so much. Front line left no time for Flacco to pass, and after the safety, he was scared to hold on to the ball past 2-mississippi. Rice was not given a chance to make things happen, and wide receivers didn’t have time to make moves and get open. Defensively, Suggs probably needs to get tested for drugs. He did not look like he was recovering from anything, except a mild strain of the flu. Other than that, we still weren’t able to pressure their QB, and the secondary was just sorry. We still have the 2nd best record in the AFC (Not much of a question who has the best record now), and we have a bye week to try and lick a few wounds. Watch out for Cleveland! If we can’t figure out how to improve productivity on the road, we could be in for a long 2nd half of the season.

Iggy’s Ravens Report – October 16, 2012

 

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Let’s Go… er… um… Tigers?!

 

Ravens:
That was a costly victory. In another game where the team failed to produce any defense, the Cowboys reset the Ravens record books for most yards allowed rushing in a game. With Lewis and Webb now out for the season, and Ngata nursing an MCL, the Ravens need for several someones to start stepping up, Flacco and the O to outscore Houston, or a miracle to occur. Rushing Suggs back into the game could have devastating long term affects on his recovery. Despite entering in to this game tied for best record in the conference, the Ravens could be facing their first defeat to Houston since they entered the league. I hate to sound all doom and gloom, but the reality of the matter is we are running out luck fast, and unless Harbs can start unearthing players like Buck Showalter did this past season, we could be in for a long 2nd half to the season.

Iggy’s Ravens Report – October 9, 2012

 

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Let’s Go O’s!

 

Ravens:
Ravens showed signs of 2000 with an inept offense and a defense that came up with the big plays when they needed it. Bad news is that this is NOT 2000, and offense is supposed to be lighting up the board. Thanks to a worse day by KC, the Ravens escaped with a win in what has been our sloppiest game yet this year. At least 5 dropped passes, and various other penalties and miscues spelled sure disaster if the Chefs had been carrying a worse curse. Rookie Justin Tucker was the savior, in Matt Stover still, delivering when called upon. Next up is Dallas, who has one of the top rated overall defenses in the NFL. If the Offense can’t find a way to click on Sunday, it will be a long afternoon.

Iggy’s Ravens Report – October 2, 2012

 

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Nothing to Report.

Ravens:
The real refs were back… and… I remember watching real football. They didn’t adversely affect the game. They left that to the Ravens, who were so sloppy, the local pigs were licking their chops. Lets face it folks, Defense is no longer our specialty. Cleveland was a few dropped passes from embarrassing us, and don’t expect different results in Kansas City. As long as the offense can run the hurry up and keep the other teams Defense off balance, we can win. We may be 3-1, but there is a lot of questions that still need to get answered, which starts with a more consistent pass rush.

Iggy’s Ravens Report – September 25, 2012

 

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NCAA Lacrosse has approved a couple changes for next season, including a 30 second shot clock instead of the subjective stall warnings. This was favorably received, although questions remain about shot clock placement for players and coaches on the field. It is unclear whether or not there will still be a time limit to clear the ball. Offensive players will now be allowed to have shooting strings up to, but not touching four inches from the top of the crosse.

Ravens:
Refereeing is what it is, and after the Monday night game, it is clear there is a problem (Green Bay’s apparent Interception that was ruled a touchdown that cost them the game.) As stated at the meeting Monday, the only real solution is for coaches to pull their teams from the field until the real refs return, but that can never happen because the coaches are controlled by the owners, and the owners are the ones locking out the officials. On to the Ravens game, the offense performed well and protected Joe enough to score some points. Special teams didn’t cost us the game, and are split seconds away from breaking one. Defense is… well… not the defense we are used to. Get used to high scoring games this year because without a strong pass rush, good quarterbacks will pick us to pieces. The Pats lost because a lack of running game prevented them from running out the clock. The defensive scheme was to “bring the house” on most plays, which makes for a very physical game, and forced the Pats to pull the TE back for blocking, limiting Brady’s options. It worked to the point that we got the win. Just stock up on the pepto. You are going to need it this season… and the kick was good!