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9 innings to go and we'll know if the regular seasons over or extended by 1 game. Should know somewhere around 10:30 tonight. The O's have had a lot or great seasons but this ranks right near the top for me.

Here's what's next....it's crazy...

Can you imagine!....

Looking ahead to this game....let's see what our panel of experts have to say... "The Chiefs offense is #4 in total yards (Ravens are #2) so they are moving the ball up and down the field. Their only problem is they turn it over. A lot. That has been killing this offense. If they don't turn it over Sunday in Arrowhead, then the Ravens defense is going to have a long day." "Stopping Charles, the #2 rusher in the NFL at 5.8 ypc, is the Ravens #1 task. I can't see Charles running between the tackles against Ngata, Cody and Kemo who will have a feast on the guards and center. For the Chiefs, it will come down to getting running yards outside. Kruger/McClellan and Upshaw have to hold the edge and force him back inside. Pollard can and will make a difference....the Ravens need him thumping away Sunday. "Cassell...well....he's sucking pretty bad right now. How bad? The fans want Brady Quin to start...even Romeo is hinting at the possibility of Quin seeing some action." The Ravens need to do what they haven't...pressure and harrass him because Bowe is the #10 receiver in the league and he's the other guy the Ravens have to contain....or it will be a long day for the D." "The Chiefs defense does not give up nearly the yards that the Ravens D does, but they love to give up the points...14 more per game than the Ravens D who gets stout in the redzone. Joe and the offense need to overcome the crowd at Arrowhead. The noise in Philly did affect them and it will be worse here. Second, they need to protect the football. Let Cassell and his offense lose the game. Third...no stupid, drive killing penalties. Do that and they should score around their 30 point average." "The 1-3 Chiefs, facing the prospect of going 1-4, are wounded dogs Their fat, drunk and stupid backs are up against the wall. The Ravens can't afford to have a game like they had against the Browns and expect to come out with a win. The Ravens veteren leadership, team character and superior coaching staff won't let that happen due to the courses that they took here at Faber. Ravens in a close one...only because they are not dominant on the road like they are at home."

He's only 52...what rotten luck. Fortunately he will make a full recovery. I really like Chuck. He's got his dream job and then this happens.

They're tied for fist and will play their ass's off to win the division. They want that and to play at home. Then they hit the playoffs on a roll.

My gut feeling is the O's have to sweep Tampa because the Red Sox have packed it in. Tall order....but you can't count this club out. I'm beginning to love their chances to go deep in the playoffs. They are on a roll and have the character and chemistry Another great win today...too bad they couldn't share clinching a playoff spot with the fans.

Broadway Schmoe is up to his usual stuff. The Pats kicker has missed 2 FG's. Bills turned it over at the goaline or they would be up by 14. The Rams....their stadium looks dark and dank inside.....I wouldn't want to have to watch games there. Chiefs getting killed but the Ravens really have to look out for Jamal Charles next week.

There's no particular games that I want to see so it looks like watching the NFL Redzone channel is the best bet. 587 TD's by halftime. It get's interesting when they go 2,3 4 screens. Maybe it will get me interested in one of them. I'd like to watch Houston and see how for real they are. Brees get knocked out in the first quarter (nothing serious) before he can tie Unitas. Bengals lose...(sorry Billy...it's just business) An Indigenous Persons meltdown could be entertaining. Go Bills....make the Pats 1-3. OH...A Yets meltdown would be enjoyable. Nice that the Stealers have a bye this early. They'll be dragging ass by December.

Yanks magic number is for the wild card. As for the wife...are you a man or a mouse?

This is an Epic Season.

Manny's the new Brooks Robinson. Davis is killing the ball. Reynolds get's a Gold Glove. Chavez huge catch. Johnson and Johnson pitch great. Ford does damage. And...no Boston bandwagon fans in the stands. The trick is to stay in first,...make the Stankies choke.

Youir games on at 7 tonight on ESPNU. You watching it or the O's?

Here's my thoughts and I'd love to hear yours. All of us saw the schedule when it came out. Very, very tough. 4 games in 17 days. Top tier competition all the way through. I loved it because so many excellent opponents will be comming here and that if the Ravens survive this schedule and make the playoffs, then they will be totally battle tested and ready for anybody they meet. It's the kind of schedule that will either break you or make you a champion. Yanda set the tone for the team with his "Embrace the Grind" statement and everybody has bought in. This is "The Grind" season. Then Art passes away. Then Torrey's brother who is being burried today. Life...adversity...it's not pulling apart or distracting this team. They are finding themselves...finding a brotherhood and strength that is making them very tight. First 4 games Recap: I couldn't be happier with a 3-1 start to the 2012 season. The opening MNF divisional win over the Bengals was huge. 'In Division' games are the most important and believe me, the Bengals wanted this one.The Bengals had a good draft, filled holes, had another years experience and this was going to be their statement game. Not. The loss to Ron Mexico by a point hurts because of the way the Ravens played in the second half. The only silver lining is that if you are going to lose a game, then do it 'out of Conference.' The Sunday night win over the Patriots chalks up another Conference win. It got the regular season dominance by the Pats monkey off the Ravens back. Comeback game winning drive for Joe and a game winning kick for Tucker under his belt. It was the second most fun home game that I've ever been too. Thank You Baltimore Ravens. Another Divisional win over the Browns. Take care of business. That's all that matters at this point. At the moment the Ravens are in the drivers seat in the Division. I know Stealer fans are nervous. They have good reason to be.Thei Bengals defense is worse than the Ravens...next to last in the NFL in points surrendered. Starting week 7 they enter 'Murderers Row' till the end of the year. I don't see this as their year at the Quarter Pole point. The Tourch Has Passed: I've surrendered to the fact that this 2012 Defensive unit will not be dominant like we are used to seeing. I love solid defense. I loved having a great D because that meant that no matter who the Ravens played or where, that they would always be in the game with a good chance to win. Look....these guys can't get off the field. They do make crucial stops. They are still stingy in the redzone and that's all a Great Offense needs to win.....(there...I said it)... a great offense like the 2012 Ravens. The defense will get better as the season wears on. There's still too much talent on it and Suggs will be back. He may not be in Pro Bowl form, but he will be bringing valuable pressure in December as he gets back in game shape. Peas has 3 quarterer's of the season left to get his D close to what the Texans and Falcons have or no Super Bowl. I think he can do it. I really do. One last thing on the D. This will be Ray's last year. Enjoy it. Yes...his game has really dropped off but his courage, intensity and determination to give everything he has inspires me. The heart of a Lion still roars. We are very fortunate fans to have been able to watch so many great players in a Ravens uniform over the last decade and a half. Guess what...there's a whole new bunch blossoming on the team right now. The Ozzie train keeps rolling. But the touch has passed. The Offense is the dominant unit. They have so many weapons it's insane. Joe has taken that next step. They are so exciting and explosive. They have 587 ways to destroy a defense. I can take this 'tourch passing' thing for awhile because it is so much fun to see something I haven't seen...which is... scary good offense in a Ravens uniform. Finalyy....A vastly improved Special Teams unit will be an integral part of the overall game winning strategy of the 2012 Ravens. You know what a difference that made in 2000. Expect the same. "Sharing the same dressing room with the cheerleaders was what held our deal up."

The O Train is rolling Dude!

Very inspiring.

Flaherty...2 out grand slam home run in the 1st! 6-1 O's. CAN YOU FEEL IT!?

A win tonight and they reach 90.

Pierce looked good. He's developing. 6 carries for 48 yards.

SWEET!!!! I love it. as the saying goes..."Everythings gonna beeeeeee alright!"

"Sorry guys. I can do a lot nice things with a football, but spiking it isn't one of them." I don't know what the stat is for the Ravens bouncing back after a loss, but it is really, really good. This Home winning streak has made going to the games during the Harbaugh era very sweet. Real value for your entertainment dollar. I don't know how the losing teams keep fannies in the stands. The walk to the car after a loss is one, long walk. But we rarely have taken that walk.

The "If/Shoulda/Coulda/Woulda" game can go both ways. Weedon 'shoulda' been picked off 2-3 more times. "If" Joe doesn't throw that INT then there's 3-7 more points. "If" Tucker doesn't miss that field goal there's 3 more points. 'If' the PAT snap wasn't bad, then it's an 8 point game at the end. "If" WeeDone had receivers. "If" the Ravens had Suggs... This was an important win. Every year there are games/wins like this and they matter huge come December.

Pierce did look good last night and the Ravens will certainly need him this seasson. They now have some depth at that position.

"I told you Cary Williams was really good!"