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I just watched the Baltimore Ravens-Denver Broncos AFC Semi-Final game and must say it was one of the best NFL games I’ve ever seen.
It was a back and forth game from start to finish with the teams being tied five times during the course of the game. The Ravens defeated the Broncos in 2 OT on a 47-yard field goal by Justin Tucker for a 38-35 win.
Ravens QB Joe Flacco was dancing on the edge of the precipice with several near interceptions and delays of game. But he also had three touchdown passes, two of them to Torrey Smith. The Ravens appeared dead on arrival when Flacco threw a 70-yard touchdown pass to Jacoby Jones with 31 seconds left in the fourth quarter. It sent the game into OT.
Trinton Holliday, the Broncos’ 5,5 return specialist was arguably the most valuable player of the game with a 90-yard punt return TD and a NFL record 104-yard kickoff return TD. Despite the Broncos being on the short end of the game, Holliday’s contributions were anything but diminutive.
Ex-Raven Brandon Stokely caught a TD pass from Broncos QB Peyton Manning and also did a hell of a Franco Harris impersonation making a near immaculate reception on a sinking pass from Manning.
Although Manning had a sensational comeback season with the Broncos winning their last 11 regular season games, it is worth noting that Manning could not do what Tim Tebow did last year - win a playoff game.
The Ravens will face either the New England Patriots or the Houston Texans in the AFC Final on January 20th.
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Occam's Tool| 1.12.13 @ 10:45PM
I admire Peyton Manning---he is a class act. But Ray Lewis is retiring, and I hope he grabs a Championship on the way out.
In addition, the 49ers are beating Green Bay and I'm hoping it feels especially bad for Green Bay's most obnoxious and despicable fan.
JmsA| 1.13.13 @ 1:23AM
Congratulations to the Ravens for a hard-fought and very deserving victory.
CJW| 1.13.13 @ 9:06AM
13 years ago Ray Lewis and two of his two pals were involved in killing two men. Lewis and his pals sped away in Lewis' limo, sort of like Teddy Kennedy swimming away.
Lewis did not stop to help or call the police.
Leis was indicted for murder, then cut a deal to plead to obstruction of justice, a misdemeanor, in return for testifying against his two pals. His friends got lucky with an OJ jury and were found not guilty.
The NFL fined Lewis $250,000 for lying to the police.
The families of the two murder victims did sue Lewis for wrongful death claims, and Lewis, at least, unlike OJ who has not paid the civil judgment, settled and paid.
Lewis has impressive tackling and interception records as OJ had impressive running records. So what?
Tina B| 1.13.13 @ 9:08AM
And I was blessed to channel surf and drop into the 8 min sudden death OT at the start. Missed the game but I think I caught some of the best of the game anyway. I watched because I saw it was the Broncs, and just wondered if Peyton could do what my Tebow did, actually hoping he couldn't.
Aaron, your headline got my attention. I texted my son last night, who was camping with his two teenagers, just to comment that Peyton couldn't repeat Tebow's success and how happy that made me. I respect Peyton but Tebow has struggled for respect of late, and it aggravates me hugely.
So I am so pleased that as I read a little more about the game (Aaron if you have any more about the game I'd love to read it, I'd much prefer your review to the Orlando Sentinel/Slantinel sports section.)
Imagine my joy when I read you saw it the same way I did. This loss for Peyton was a mini win for TT.
Tina B| 1.13.13 @ 9:16AM
As to Ray Lewis' success last night, as I listened to his post-game words, I believed him. He claimed, as Tebow does, a relationship with Christ now, and gave Him the praise and thanks in the victory. I choose to believe his words, his actions after the game, and his sincerity. When I asked my son what Lewis seemed so thankful for, he told me about the murder. Then I understood. time will tell if he is sincere, I am not his judge. But as for last night and Ray Lewis, I will allow myself to be really happy for him, as well as Flacco, the punter, the teammates, and Tim Tebow. Smiling.
Crassus| 1.13.13 @ 10:41AM
Nobody ever went broke betting against Big Game Manning in the NFL playoffs.
Tina B| 1.13.13 @ 12:00PM
Ah, I see. So he chokes?
AllAmericanAmerican| 1.13.13 @ 5:00PM
He's been a choker since his college days.
AllAmericanAmerican| 1.13.13 @ 5:00PM
Dear John Elway,
Ain't karma a bee-yotch?
Love,
Tim T.
AllAmericanAmerican| 1.13.13 @ 5:01PM
Dear john Elway,
Did ya see my young, athletic, non-conventional QB put up 45 points and lead my team to the NFC Championship? Oh by the way, how's Peyton and his classic drop-back style working out for you?
Love,
Jim Harbaugh
Occam's Tool| 1.13.13 @ 5:13PM
Peyton loses, Packers lose, unconventional QBs win, and Karma bites hard.
I hope the Bears get Tebow. With their O-line, they need him.
AllAmericanAmerican| 1.13.13 @ 9:56PM
Cutler simply needs a little injection of some of Tebow's heart and he'd be alright. I love Jay Cutler, but sometimes he can go into whiney b*tch mode.
Cpm| 1.13.13 @ 11:58PM
re: Cutler
See O-line above.
Occam's Tool| 1.13.13 @ 5:15PM
Oh, and Jack---I hope it hurt seeing the Greenbay Fudge Packers lose.