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Sorry, it didn't make it past week one...

... is that why you're wrong so frequently? :)

Is it only four? I feel like it's been more than that - especially more unsuccessful than that.

I think the pass is what's giving us the running lanes, but in general I agree. Second half we have to reverse the numbers to eat more click and avoid giving them a chance

I thought that was the whole team, not just Jones. But wouldn't be surprised if it was just Jones. And Gumbel was confused why he's not getting more chances!

Turned out better. Except of course for calling a time out right before THEY punt?! Hell, a time out before ANY punt?

I drafted a beer.

Change in broadcast norms? In years past, the broadcast network was determined by the visiting team's conference (NFC = Fox). By that rule, this game should be on Fox... Anyone know what changed? I was looking forward to NOT having to listen to CBS' crappy crews.

Rowe, in my opinion, is the better QB than CJ Brown. Brown is valuable for his legs - he is a scrambler and a great college option QB - but if you have ever watched Rowe (like last year when he was in for Brown - who is always injured), you can see that he can actually throw the ball. I don't watch enough to know if he has the decision making and smarts to really succeed, but he's a better arm by far. Given the tremendous talent the Terps have had a WR the last few years, I am not sure why they aren't playing a more "big boy" offense than the JV stuff they run with Brown (not that it's not successful when he can run!)

Should have said 4-1. Forgot about the Cuse game last week!

Not that Indiana is amazing... But they did just beat Mizzou and it was in their house and we kept their huge offense to 15 points (field goals until a late game TD with the defensive starters hurt). 3-1 it's better than I expected and they should almost be 4-0. Can't believe they blew that WVU come back

Literally speechless.

You know, I was holding it in... but that post isn't all that great. It's a total red herring. I certainly appreciate the sentiment of "cast not the first stone," but it doesn't exactly apply everywhere. I mean, if "who are we to judge" is the mantra, then the obvious question is "where do we draw the line between what we can and can't judge?" From a societal standpoint, we judge plenty and for good reason - we make things illegal for good reason. But secondly, just like TBird in some previous posts, this implies that any judgement automatically also means punishment or disgrace. It implies that any judgement means disdain or hate. I couldn't disagree more with that. We've all lied. We've all sinned. We've all made mistakes. We've also had all of those things done TO us. And even in our closest relationships, those actions do require some judgement - even if not punishment. If my friend shares information of mine that I don't want shared, will it end our friendship? Not even close. Will it even "harm" our friendship? Unlikely. But does it need to be discussed? Do I want to let them know that it hurt me? Do I want them to own up and apologize? 100%. Anyone who says otherwise is lying. More importantly, I want my friends to be the most critical of me. And I think they want the same from me. I think the same applies to the Ravens. I think the Ravens' biggest critics and skeptics should be their own fans. I think we should expect more of them than anyone else. I think that's a good thing. Other teams and other fans will gladly kick dirt and rub salt - not because they care but precisely because they don't care. I want this team to be better because I do care. If the team or you all don't prefer an honest fan, then maybe I should stop watching and paying attention. But regardless, "cast not the first stone" not only is an escape argument... it's a poor one. If you're Catholic/Christian, by the way, you know the end of the story... Jesus tells the woman to go and sin no more. He spares her life but not his judgement. In fact, he sets a standard to be met in the future.

No, I disagree because "being denied" is not the same as "being disproven." Bill Clinton was accused of infidelity. He denied it. Neither side, at that point in the conversation, has proven anything.

One back of the tigers. He's saying we may have to play the royals in the alds if they pass the tigers this weekend.

I'm done with the fight on ESPN. I responded to your ability to read my mind and tell others about my intents. I disagree that anywhere near that much of the ESPN story has been proven false. The Raven's have denied 95% of it. That is not the same as being proven false.

I haven't asked for a punishment. I've asked for honesty. In fact, if you review my other parts in general you'll find that I'm not really on board with the full Rice indefinite suspension. I believe in second chances. I'm more upset that the organization is covering itself by tanking Ray. If they were happy with his punishment in August, I think it's unfair to change that now. And now they're making him seem like the liar or cheat, which is what bothers me more. All I want is a complete story. When we have it, we can then discuss if any "punishment" is necessary. But if they did lie and cover up, I think it would be fair to lose some respect for an organization that prides itself on just the opposite.

I have never really cared about homefield "Throughout" in any thing... you have to actually win the early series to get there... Meanwhile, if you watched last night, my buddy was the "MASN" token O's fan in the crowd for the night. He was by himself on a business trip - so one orange shirt in a field of blue. They kept showing him when they wanted the "crowd shot" of local support. Funny to see.

By the way - if you trust Steve's words about himself, why don't you trust mine about me? Steve said he's sorry and he regrets the situation. And you say, "OK, Steve!" I say, "I'm not angry, I just don't think they're telling the truth." And you say, "Personal vendetta, emotionally clouded, nutjob, stop following a team you hate!" Do you not see the disconnect there?

Dear Lord. That's a lot of twisting and inference on your part. I'm not re-engaging in this whole thing. But I do want to say: Being disappointed is not hate. I don't hate anything in this circumstance - except that we all have to deal with it. I simply do not believe Steve has been 100% honest with us. I have never said anything has been proven. But nothing Steve has said has been proven either. Steve held a press conference and did some interviews with his side of the story, but we have every reason to think that he would tell us what he wants and leave out some other info. How is that hateful? How is that angry? How is that absurd? You're fairly new here. If you think I'm emotionally involved in anything related to this team, you're incorrect. I just think the team handled itself poorly. And they haven't done much to fix that in my eyes. (Sorry if that is too "extreme") PS - I couldn't disagree more that ESPN is protecting the NFL by going after the Ravens. In many respects, they are one and the same. Attacking the Ravens does not protect the NFL. I think the explanation for KVV ignoring the AP report about the video to the NFL is simply that he was focusing on the Ravens' actions more than anything else. 95% of the story is told from the perspective of inside the Ravens organization. What may or may not have been happening in the NFL is always told, in the story, from the perspective of Ravens' people guessing about it.

The guy who sent is has identified himself. So that part is easy.

Anyway, I'm through here. It get it, you're satisfied. I'm not saying anything has been proven, but there are questions to be addressed. I still wonder this: you're so worried about sources, and yet you can't seem to see that the only source your trusting, Steve, is equally motivated to give a story that has a slant. That's not calling him a liar. But it's reasonable to question his account and ask for more.

You are creating a bogey man to fight and it's not me. Tell me one where I've said I want him to sell or even be punished. Tell once where I've said I'm so pissed off at him. I've told you my goal: for our team to look as good as it did in my eyes as before February. So please, Mr Evidence, find me evidence of my intent in anything you said there. I will admit that right now I gave mixed feelings when I watch the league, but not the Ravens in particular. As you said, any team would screw up and does. But that doesn't stop me from wanting my team to handle it better than the rest. I want to be able to defend my teams actions without reservations - that's not easy right now. My bigger reservations are about a league that is slowly losing my respect for the actions of all its played, coaches and owners.

When did I say he needs to sell the team or anything of the like? I want him to own up and return himself and the front office to the level of credibility I believed they had until about 6 months ago. I'm not out to get anyone, I'm disappointed and pissed off. And no - it's not believable to get caught later and then come clean. It never is. "He came clean and denied the wrong stuff and regrets doing it." 1. He says he's come clean. That's the whole assertion that I'm arguing is probably untrue! I don't know why you think "everyone" seems to have bought this. That's far from the case. (where is your army of support for that argument?) 2. He denied the wrong stuff. He denied things that make him look bad and which you think are wrong. There is still great question as to what in the report is true. And Bisciotti has reason to want to deny things in there, obviously. 3. He regrets doing it. Again, he said he regrets it. I don't necessarily buy that. But I also don't necessarily buy that he has even acknowledged what he should truly regret. And, as I keep saying, he has only come to regret it because there has been such a shitstorm going his direction... what's he going to say? "Uh, you know... you all suck, I don't give an F" I see ESPN's errors. But what about the Shipley error (regarding a date in Sept) changes the possible fraud committed in February, March, April and May? What about the text message miscommunication changes the rest? And the fact that two other statements (Augusta and Harbs) are in denial... well, that's the whole issue! That's not apology worthy until someone can really refute that claim (both of which ESPN says are confirmed by multiple sources).

Ruh roh, Roger... AP report now has names on it... name of the cop who sent the video and name of the official he sent it to, Head of Security Jeffrey Miller. He claims to have received a voice mail from a woman (unknown name) acknowledging receipt. http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11589797/official-says-ray-rice-video-was-sent-nfl-security-chief-jeffrey-miller