Ravens:
Okay, the miracle endings went the other way this time. After giving up 3 TDs in the final 2 minutes, that game went down as the worst home loss in franchise history. Flacco was NOT himself, and nothing else worked or went our way. The Ravens were out of sync most all of the game, and made the patriots look better than they are. What hurts the most is that they Ravens were in control of their destiny. Now they are not. In a 3 team train wreck for the last playoff spot, the Ravens have the edge over Miami and San Diego individually, but, in a 3 car pile-up, we come up short. Only answer is to win, and hope. There are possibilities to make the show, if we lose, but that will re-introduce the steelers into the picture, and we can’t have that!
Iggy’s Baltimore Sports Report – December 17, 2013
Ravens:
UNBLIEVABLE, HON. 6 Field Goals! 61 Yards!?! It worked this week, but not on Sunday, when rain is forecasted with the Patriots coming into town. Brady is much better than Stafford (who is a lite version of Tony Romo), although Brady is scared of the Ravens. The Pats have staged major comebacks in several games recently, and the Ravens can’t get a lead and try sitting on it. The Patriots don’t play defense, and the Ravens need to exploit this to the fullest to score 7’s (not 3’s) as early and often as possible. Anything else is setting up a heart breaker.
This game has all kind of playoff implications involved, and at many levels. The Patriots clinched the division title with a win or a Miami Loss. The Ravens need a lot more help, but their destiny is in their hands. If they win the next 2 games, they don’t only clinch a playoff berth, but they also clinch the division title, and don’t think that it will only be a 4 seed. There are scenarios out there that could push us further up the post season standings… as far as the 2 seed and a first round bye, but lets not get ahead of ourselves. Winning is a requirement, and no opponent can be overlooked from here on out. That story hasn’t changed since Week 12.
Pay It Forward: Ravens Roost #4 Adopts a Family
This year the Ravens Roost adopt a family of 6 children through the Salvation Army for our Pay It Forward effort. Team captains volunteered to take on the responsibility of gathering presents (clothes and toys) for each of the family members.
There were so many donations this year that the extra items will be donated to other causes to help other families have a wonderful holiday season!!!
Roost #4 December Meeting – 7pm TONIGHT at Kelsey’s!
Our Ravens Roost #4 December Meeting will be held at 7pm TONIGHT at Kelsey’s! Stick around after the meeting for the Ravens vs. Lions Monday Night Football game from Detroit.
Roost 4 Cosmic Bowling Challenge
Ravens Roost 4 was at Brunswick Normandy Lanes for our annual Cosmic Bowling Challenge to benefit Special Olympics Maryland today. Turkey time! Go Ravens!!!
Ravens Roost Holiday Party 2013
Iggy’s Baltimore Sports Report – December 10, 2013
Ravens:
Just when I thought things couldn’t get any wilder, the Ravens and Vikings combined for 5 TD’s in the final 2:05, including a kick return that did NOT include Mike Tomlin tripping/tackling/interfering with Jacoby Jones. The scoring frenzy was an NFL record for the most TDs in a 2 minute span, and the 6 4th quarter lead changes also set a new NFL record. An independent firm who compiles statistics on NFL games rated this the 2nd most exciting non-overtime regular season game in NFL history. I am still trying to figure out what could have been more exciting.
The offense was it’s typical erratic self, but the running game was able to get more traction than usual on the snow covered field. The defense still failed to put consistent pressure on the quarterback, and gave up some big plays without recording a sack for the second consecutive game. Special teams was 1 missed tackle away from giving Minnesota a game winning kick off return for a TD. Blame what you will on the weather, the Ravens played their typical sloppy self.
Now, the Ravens will wrap up their regular season with 3 straight games against division leaders. Every game is a must win as the Ravens maintain their tie-breaker edge over Miami for the 6th and final wild card spot. Playoffs started in week 12 for the Ravens, and they have now won the first 3 games of this stretch. Any loss from here on out can be devastating to our playoff hopes, and don’t count the Ravens out of the division title talks yet. Cincinnati has a 2 game lead, and with a game in Pittsburgh this week, the table could be set for a division title game Week 17 in Cincinnati. But first things first, we must win every game from here on out (and cheer for… um… the steelers to beat the Bengals!?!)
One final note: Ravens game against the pats has been demoted to 4:25 start time in favor of Chicago/Philadelphia for the Sunday night game of the week. Are they “predicting” we will lose to Detroit and our game against the patriots will be less important?
Iggy’s Baltimore Sports Report – December 3, 2013
Ravens:
In a wild and crazy Thanksgiving Day Game, the Ravens held on to defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers despite the Steeler Head Coach Mike Tomlin interfering with Jacoby Jones in what could have been a game sealing touchdown. Furthermore, if the soon-to-be-demoted refereeing crew had flagged the incident, we could have been AWARDED a game sealing touchdown. But, alas, they missed another good game, and Mike Tomlin is set to endure a hefty fine from the league in what could be a major statement penalty by the league, looking to crack down on sideline interference problems. The Ravens red zone woes continued as the had to settle for 5 field goals, and Ray Rice’s temper got the best of him, almost costing us one of those FGs. All in all, a typical Ravens/Steelers game.
Now, with that win, the Ravens are poised to be the 6th and final seed in the playoffs. Unfortunately, there are 4 more regular season games left including the final 3 against division leaders. Every game is a must win from here on out, which actually started with the Jets game. Formula is simple: Win and we are in. Execution might be more complicated than that. First things first, the Ravens host the Vikings in what looks to be a dreary day with all sorts of precipitation possible. This game cannot be overlooked, nor can Adrian Peterson who can single handedly destroy any team.
Roost 4 Thanksgiving
Roost 4 enjoyed an awesome Thanksgiving feast on the tailgate lot before the Ravens game against the Steelers on 11/28/2013. We’re all thankful for our friends, family, feast, & football! Let’s go Ravens!!!
Iggy’s Baltimore Sports Report – November 26, 2013
Ravens:
Ravens win on D and do enough on offense to post the Must-Win Win. I am not sure how much of this was the Ravens winning, versus the Jets failing, which they did miserably. Any decent QB behind center for the Jets, and this result would have been very different. Four trips to the red zone ended with 3 FG and an INT. Not good, by any standards. Bottom line: Playoffs start Thursday. A Ravens loss virtually eliminates the Ravens who will be 3 games behind Cincinnati in the loss column for the division lead and a virtual 2 games behind the steelers (due to head to head sweep) with only four games left. There is only 1 wild card spot at stake, and a loss would be a mountain too high to climb.