Ravens v. Niners Super Bowl Thread

[Chief X_Phackter]

I'm happy for Flacco, and that is about it. He has been the recipient of some unfair criticism in the past, and I am glad he finally was part of a team that was able to silence the critics.

Personally, I wanted the 49ers to win, mostly so Ray Lewis wouldn't go out with a win...but at least he is going out... I really cannot wait for Ray Lewis to go away. For someone who preaches TEAM, he sure comes across as a self-centered Jack@$$. Winning the Superbowl is the ultimate TEAM accomplishment in pro football, but he always seems to turn the attention to himself. Happy retirement Ray - maybe some Deer hunting in the future?

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

I'm happy for Flacco, and that is about it. He has been the recipient of some unfair criticism in the past, and I am glad he finally was part of a team that was able to silence the critics.

Personally, I wanted the 49ers to win, mostly so Ray Lewis wouldn't go out with a win...but at least he is going out... I really cannot wait for Ray Lewis to go away. For someone who preaches TEAM, he sure comes across as a self-centered Jack@$$. Winning the Superbowl is the ultimate TEAM accomplishment in pro football, but he always seems to turn the attention to himself. Happy retirement Ray - maybe some Deer hunting in the future?

Last time I checked, it is the media all over Ray Lewis. Just like the media was all over Bettis when he retired (and it was ALL about him).

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Last time I checked, it is the media all over Ray Lewis. Just like the media was all over Bettis when he retired (and it was ALL about him).

Well, I am glad you checked that last time; and BTW, Bettis and Lewis = Apples and Oranges.

If it weren't for the media, I guess no one would really know just how much of a self-centered hypocrite he really is... "my team, my teamates, god, faith, no weapon, I didn't kill anyone... hey watch me dance... it's all about me baby, do you see me, look...watch me come out of the tunnel...see ME?


Go, just GO away already.


No doubt he has been a good linebacker for many years, I guess I am just tired of it and this last year seems ever-so tiresome.

[donofriose]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

And once again the Redskins have beaten the super bowl champion and for the past 7 straight years we've played the eventual super bowl champ in the regular season.

Hasn't every team in the NFC East played the eventual superbowl champions the past seven years? Except for the Giants because they actually won it?

[CultBrennan59]

Originally Posted by donofriose

Hasn't every team in the NFC East played the eventual superbowl champions the past seven years? Except for the Giants because they actually won it?

Yep, but it sounds better when you say we did

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by donofriose

Hasn't every team in the NFC East played the eventual superbowl champions the past seven years? Except for the Giants because they actually won it?

True...not much of an "accomplishment".

Nor is beating the eventual superbowl champ. It doesn't mean much. They may have lost that one game, but they had a much better season altogether, and obviously won the games that made a difference.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

Very good Super Bowl. Not the best ever but definitely entertaining. If the power didn't go out, it would have been even better.

I actually thought it was one of the worst in recent memories until the lights went out. After the power came back on SF got into a rhythm and made a game of it, but I think if no power outage, SF never even gets close.

Flacco played like a top 5 QB tonight and for a half looked like the best super bowl QB I have ever seen.

If Baltimore recieves to start the game, we may be talking about the 49ers winning tonight.

agree on Flacco, But why would we be talking about a SF win if Baltimore recieved? I don't understand that comment.

These teams hated each other. So many post play fights.

So glad Ed Reed, Suggs, Ngata, Boldin, Rice, Leach, Birk all got their much deserved rings (add Flacco, Jacoby, and Torrey to that now)

agreed

like donofriso said keep in mind how this team is built. Smart underrated FA signings. We've been doing that for the most part of late, but just for some of you fans that want us to go out and get a big name, these guys aren't Big names.

And once again the Redskins have beaten the super bowl champion and for the past 7 straight years we've played the eventual super bowl champ in the regular season.

Ravens have lived off an old defense, that is a matter of keeping their own. I don't think they would not address a need in FA if one fit, big name or not, the key is building the whole team from player #1 to player #53, they have done a good job on that.

[CultBrennan59]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I actually thought it was one of the worst in recent memories until the lights went out. After the power came back on SF got into a rhythm and made a game of it, but I think if no power outage, SF never even gets close.



agree on Flacco, But why would we be talking about a SF win if Baltimore recieved? I don't understand that comment.



agreed


Ravens have lived off an old defense, that is a matter of keeping their own. I don't think they would not address a need in FA if one fit, big name or not, the key is building the whole team from player #1 to player #53, they have done a good job on that.

because the way the 49ers were running the ball at the end and ngata being out, it really came down to who had the ball last since really neither defense was stopping the other team in the end. I felt that the 49ers were getting momentum and their offense was clicking. If they got the ball to start the second half, they would have an extra possession hence, they most likely would have won.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

because the way the 49ers were running the ball at the end and ngata being out, it really came down to who had the ball last since really neither defense was stopping the other team in the end. I felt that the 49ers were getting momentum and their offense was clicking. If they got the ball to start the second half, they would have an extra possession hence, they most likely would have won.

ok I guess, but they had the chance to win and couldn't score in 4 attempts. I could see what you are saying more, if they scored the TD and Baltimore won off of a last second FG. But, they had the last effective possession, and as much time as they needed, meaning they could have run 4 times up the middle and still had enough time. I don't think possession at the start of the second half gets them in the endzone.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

because the way the 49ers were running the ball at the end and ngata being out, it really came down to who had the ball last since really neither defense was stopping the other team in the end. I felt that the 49ers were getting momentum and their offense was clicking. If they got the ball to start the second half, they would have an extra possession hence, they most likely would have won.

Funny. I could swear that Baltimore's defense stopped the Niners at the end.

[CultBrennan59]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Funny. I could swear that Baltimore's defense stopped the Niners at the end.

What I'm saying is that would have been the ravens with the ball instead of the 49ers and the 49ers would have had the ball with around 2 mins to go, like the ravens.

and when i say "neither really stopped the other" that isn't a definitive statement, obviously some stops were made, but it felt like when either team had the ball in the 2nd half, they were going to score be it a TD or a FG. And we can also question that non call in the endzone on crabtree as a ''stop''. I don't think it should have been called, but if that were the redskins on the 49ers end, I can't say I wouldn't be pissed. It reminded me of the ohio st miami national championship game, where they did call it.

[SBXVII]

Incould care less who won except that inreally don't want Carlos Rodgers/Rogers to get a ring or atleast not get anring before the Redskins do. So I'm excited the 49ers did not win.

[CultBrennan59]

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So 4 straight years team Eagles hosted in home opener won SB. Dont schedule Chiefs first game next season. That would hurt

[Chico23231]

Little shocked Jim Harbaugh is gonna show no class and blame the refs for the loss. That's what he basically did several times after the game. Amazing. He needs to talk about how the 49er defense got scorched the last 5 weeks of the season including playoffs.

A 49ers Defense That Simply Wore Down - NYTimes.com

Something I noticed last night that made me smile, Culliver got smoked in the coverage, while Rogers was pretty much shut down as usual: Bad week gets worse for 49ers Culliver - SFGate

[Alvin Walton]