SUPER FILMSTUDY: Jekyll and Hyde Defense Delivers in the Clutch

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Ken McKusick

Super Bowl XLVII Defensive Notes vs. 49ers 2/3/13—Jekyll and Hyde Defense Delivers in the Clutch For a change, the Ravens played just 60 snaps defensively, but nonetheless allowed a SB-record 468 yards for a winning team. The Ravens failed to contain the run effectively, allowing 6.3 yards per carry and were burned for 9.2 yards per pass play. So how did the Ravens come out on top with such a poor defensive effort? The simple answer is that the Ravens won a majority of the game’s most important plays. As … Continue reading →

Super Bowl Fun Facts: History Favors the Ravens in XLVII

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Tony Lombardi

The Harbowl. The Bro Bowl. The Battle of Bays. Call Super Bowl XLVII what you will but one thing is certain. It will be a match-up of evenly matched teams, similar on many levels except at the game’s most important position – quarterback. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is a classic drop back passer while Colin Kaepernick is a new breed of quarterback whose legs present a bigger concern than even his capable laser-like arm. Kaepernick is the sexier pick. He’s the new breed and the flavor of the 2012 … Continue reading →