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  1. Damn!

    They had a spiritual awakening while in the Press box at Foxborough!

     

    Instant analysis from Ravens' win over Patriots

    How our reporters and editors saw today's 33-14 victory:

     

    Jamison Hensley: I've never seen a team come in as physical and as focused as Ravens in any playoff game. The players were on a misson today.

     

    Mike Preston: Now it's time to get serious about this football team.

     

    Ken Murray: The Ravens' defense punched Tom Brady and the Patriots in the mouth in the first quarter, and the 24-point onslaught propelled the Ravens all the way to Indianapolis. Ray Rice, the Ravens' Little Big Man, set the tone when he scampered 83 yards on the first play from scrimmage and Brady proceeded to give up three turnovers in the first quarter against Baltimore's withering defense. The dynasty is officially dead.

     

    Peter Schmuck: Everything that could possibly go right for the Ravens went right in the first quarter. When was the last time that happened?

     

    Kevin Van Valkenburg: What this team needed all year was an identity, and focus. They've found it. Running the ball, going nuts on defense, and convincing themselves no one -- not the league, the media, or the referees -- believes they can win. Flacco needs to get healthy somehow, but this team is officially dangerous.

     

    Ron Fritz: Could anyone have expected this type of game from the Ravens after all the mistake- and penalty-filled games this season? The Colts should be worried, especially after they've spent the past month with their feet up.

    http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/blog/2010/01/instant_analysis_from_ravens_win_over_patriots.html

     

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  2. Quick!

     

    Somebody fax this to Hensley!

     

    I'm sick of reading these reasons why the Ravens won't win today....

     

     

     

    Intangibles: The Ravens have lost five straight games against quarterbacks ranked in the top 10 (Brady, Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers, Ben Roethlisberger, Peyton Manning). Brady and coach Bill Belichick have never lost a home playoff game together, going 8-0 at New England. In fact, the Patriots have won 24 of their past 29 games played Dec. 25 or later during Belichick's tenure in New England. The Ravens have never beaten the Patriots, losing all five meetings. This season, the Ravens have been able to compete against the best teams, but they have failed to consistently beat them. Their record against this year's playoff field is 1-6. The Ravens have a habit of making critical mistakes late in intense games this season. Edge: PATRIOTS

    Prediction: This season's disturbing trend for the Ravens is that they can't beat the top quarterbacks. When it comes to the playoffs, no one is better than Brady. This is a bad first-round matchup for the Ravens. PATRIOTS, 31-17

    http://www.baltimore...ravensscout0109,0,5906494.story

     

     

    So...Jamison...save that paragraph and use these helpfull editing tips I've provided for you....it's ok...you can thank me later.

     

     

     

    The Ravens have lost five straight games against quarterbacks ranked in the top 10 (Brady, Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers, Ben Roethlisberger, Peyton Manning)but they broke that streak today by stunning the Patriots in an upset victory. Brady and coach Bill Belichick have never lost a home playoff game together, going 8-0 at New Englan but today, both were sorry faced as they headed for the tunnel. In fact, the Patriots have won 24 of their past 29 games played Dec. 25 or later during Belichick's tenure in New England. The Ravens have never beaten the Patriots, losing all five meetings until today. Another streak that fell was that this season, the Ravens have been able to compete against the best teams, but they have failed to consistently beat them. Their record against this year's playoff field of 1-6 is now 2-6. The Ravens have a habit of making critical mistakes late in intense games this season but failed to do so today as they sent 71,585 frozen Patriots fans out "into the weeping and knashing of teeth".

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