http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/12/08/sports/FBN-Redskins-Ravens-Folo.php
http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80d21f6a
Ravens safety Ed Reed intercepts a pass from Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell during the first quarter. "Ed Reed has game-changing impact," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. "If he's not an MVP candidate, I don't know who is."
Are you ready for some FOOOTTBBAALLL? This Sunday, December 7th, the Baltimore Ravens played long-time rival, the Washington Redskins, in what locals call the "Battle of the Beltway." The game was switched from one o'clock to eight at night so it could be nationally televised and ended in a 24-10 win for Baltimore.! What makes this win so important for the Ravens, in addition to the boasting and birf-ing we get to do, is that it put the Ravens only one game behind the Steelers, and if they win Sunday, the 14th, the Ravens are tied for first in the AFC North. Plus, it was was the biggest crowd for a Ravens game EVER!
During the game, the Baltimore Raven's ultra-aggresive defense swarmed the Washington Redskins with intricate zone blitzes and overloads that left Redskins quaterback Jason Campbell writhing on the ground in pain. Ravens rookie coach John Harbaugh and defensive coordinator Rex Ryan threw in elaborate pass rush schemes that created a dizzying effect.
I strongly aggre with Baltimore Sun writer Rick Maese when he said "during the past several years, nearly everyone..has clung to the notion of rampant and unfair disrespect[towards the Ravens]. It seems to come from opposing players, from the NFL, from the media, from fans. From an organization that won just five games last season to a rookie quaterback who came from a small college to a rookie head coach no on had heard of, the Ravens do have their struggles...yes, the Baltimore Ravens have had their hard times and struggles, but they've always been a great ball club. This season's team is a group of players, coaches, and team officials who've rebounded incredibly well from last season. They've shrugged off doubts and criticism impressively.
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