Ravens vs Vikings!

[StingerNLG]

BTW, I have no problems running the game threads over here, but I'd like to wait until they get more members over here. Too slow right now. I need exposure baby, exposure!

If you build it.............they will come.

[Sephy]

Hah. Well maybe I can start one over there and just link the thread here I prefer the board format here anyway. Lightyears beyond EZboard. I still rue the day RN2 went to Scout/EZboard.

[Mista T]

I'm new to these game threads since never been away w/o TV before. Is there a score? Can anyone synopsize the game outside of the OL sucks and McNair can't throw deep?

[Sephy]

You can check my thread on the other board if it makes you happy. Its 10-0 Vikings right now. McNair looked OK, but threw a pick for 6. Defense playing great against the run, poorly against the pass, especially quick passes.

[Art-Florida]

If you build it.............they will come.

That's funny.

[RavenFanatic2k6]

Hah. Well maybe I can start one over there and just link the thread here I prefer the board format here anyway. Lightyears beyond EZboard. I still rue the day RN2 went to Scout/EZboard.

Oh god no don't do that, then all the idiot trolls will come over here and ruin this board.

OH wait, I see what you are saying. Nevermind me

[Sephy]

Screw it, I'll do the second half here. Test run, if you will!

Block in the back on the return.
1st for Boller at the 9, the carry for Anderson gets 1 if he's lucky.
2nd and 9, pass caught by Mughelli, gain of 5. Chester and Brown are in, I think our second string interior line is better than our first.
3rd and 4, nice pass to Darling gets to the 25 and a first down.
1st, pass for Sypniewski batted down, a bit telegraphed.
2nd, draw for Anderson for a gain of 2 or 3.
3rd and long, false start.
3rd and 12, Boller stares down his primary target, just sitting and waiting for him to come open, he doesn't so he tucks and runs. Tried to hit Moore on the sideline, but no dice.
Punt return stopped at the 30.

[RavenFanatic2k6]

What is Moore doing out there...Williams??

And is our second string OL really better, or are they better because they are playing against second string guys? Regardless, the big problem in the first half was Pashos, and we don't have a replacement for him. There is nobody. Unless we explore trade options with one of our RBs.

[Sephy]

1st, carry for Mathis gets about 1. Ngata really getting pushed around.
2nd and 9, better push for Ngata this time, still stood up though, but the quick pass falls incomplete.
3rd, McMahon chucks it somewhat deep for Barton. Weak play by #29.
1st down from the Ravens 40, complete to McMullen for 5.
2nd and 5, delayed give to Harris for 1.
3rd and 4, SACK by Mike Smith! Another good effort from him. Can't believe he's on the bubble. Penalty on Minny declined.
Ross in to return, touchback.

[Raveninwoodlawn]

Can anyone synopsize the game outside of the OL sucks and McNair can't throw deep?

Unfortunately...that's it.

And our defense spends so much time running around with exotic blitzes and coverages, they can't defend the short passing game.

[Art-Florida]

1st, carry for Mathis gets about 1. Ngata really getting pushed around.
2nd and 9, better push for Ngata this time, still stood up though, but the quick pass falls incomplete.
3rd, McMahon chucks it somewhat deep for Barton. Weak play by #29.
1st down from the Ravens 40, complete to McMullen for 5.
2nd and 5, delayed give to Harris for 1.
3rd and 4, SACK by Mike Smith! Another good effort from him. Can't believe he's on the bubble. Penalty on Minny declined.
Ross in to return, touchback.

Mike Smith is literally forcing his way onto this team.

[Mista T]

if Boller comes in the second half and once again wins the game.

Never going to happen, Art! Just like last season, when he got us excitted in the December night games then choked in Cleveland, you can count on Kyle to panic. Too bad: I would love to see the Ravens get over this PR stunt and have a true QB competition.

[Sephy]

1st, Daniels for 1.
2nd and 9, Boller looks around, can't find anyone, scrambles right, then sees Moore streaking and throws it too far. Looked open too. Tough throw to make.
3rd, Boller throws to Moore's feet. Horrible.

[Sephy]

Koch makes another good punt. He's had one bad one tonight, but the others were excellent. I think he might be coming around, which is a very good sign.

[RavenFanatic2k6]

On the bright side, Koch had the one bad punt but he has looked pretty good otherwise.

And again I ask, why Clarence Moore and not Williams?

[Sephy]

On the bright side, Koch had the one bad punt but he has looked pretty good otherwise.

And again I ask, why Clarence Moore and not Williams?

I'm one step ahead of you

[phatboy]

So from the sounds of this I might skip recording this on the NFL network tomorrow. Please advise.

[Sephy]

1st, give to Mathis who makes all kinds of cuts and goes for almost 20. Very nice run.
1st from just before midfield, Mathis for 3-4.
2nd and 5-6, McMahon goes deep for Carter, incomplete but a flag goes down. Uncatchable ball, so hopefully they'll wave it off. Or they won't. No way that is catchable.
1st from the 23, Mathis for 3-4.
2nd and 7, McMahon throws it out of the endzone. He's pretty awful, to be honest.
3rd, PA, pass thrown nicely to Carter but off his fingers, incomplete.
BTW, LOL at Moose butching Echemandu's name.

FG is good, 13-0.

[Sephy]

Yeah, there's nothing to record unless you're a film junkie. Quite an ugly one for the boys in purple.

[RavenFanatic2k6]

I'm one step ahead of you

Damn, by like a second lol.

So from the sounds of this I might skip recording this on the NFL network tomorrow. Please advise.

I'm still planning on watching. Just to see how badly they really looked, or if they do look as bad as it sounds.