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Izulde · 08-13-2007, 01:50 AM

Divisional Round

No luck in the divisional draw as we go against Bart Starr, who, unlike Johnny Unitas isn't showing any effects of age at all and in fact just threw for another 4,000+ yards, 28 TDs and 7 INTs in the regular season. Scouts rate him as the top QB in the league still, even though he's in his 13th season.

Of course, having impact rookie WR Marlin Briscoe, who's looking like an Offensive Rookie of the Year candidate after a fantastic first season and free-agent signee Johnny Morris late of the Chicago Bears to give Starr his first genuine pair of threats since donning the Purple and Black doesn't hurt either.

Maxie Williams is a beast at LT and DT Ernie Ladd is a lot like Walter Johnson. Solid young corps of linebackers is mitigated by the fact that their top two CBs are out with injuries, including 3-time All-Pro Dave Grayson.

All in all, a pretty solid team. Sure they've got a spare part at RB, Ladd is the only force on the D-line, their top 2 CBs are gone and their depth overall is pretty bad, but this is a lot better Ravens team than we've faced off against in recent years and it won't be easy, especially not with our own injuries.

Baltimore's favored by 2.

And this time, our magic finally runs out.

Our running game gets absolutely hosed and not even Johnny Unitas throwing for 349 yards, 2 TDs and an INT on 30-54 with Charlie Frazier putting on a heroic 10 catch, 171 yard, 2 TD performance can win you the ball game when Craig Baynham displays Bill Cooper over-achievement in rushing for 111 yards and Bart Starr matches your star's passing performance at 22-30 for 328 yards and 3 TDs.

Not when the opponents' D rises to the challenge and heroically defends 10 passes.

Final: Miami 17 Baltimore 30

Honestly, we're lucky to have made it this far and so I don't feel anger or disappointment at not getting our third straight Super Bowl title. I feel pride that we overcame serious adversity when the strength of our team turned into an Achille's heel.

Good luck to the Ravens. They've got the horses to win the Super Bowl this year and give Bart Starr what he doesn't have that Johnny Unitas does.

A ring with his second team.

08-13-2007, 01:50 AM	#105
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Divisional Round No luck in the divisional draw as we go against Bart Starr, who, unlike Johnny Unitas isn't showing any effects of age at all and in fact just threw for another 4,000+ yards, 28 TDs and 7 INTs in the regular season. Scouts rate him as the top QB in the league still, even though he's in his 13th season. Of course, having impact rookie WR Marlin Briscoe, who's looking like an Offensive Rookie of the Year candidate after a fantastic first season and free-agent signee Johnny Morris late of the Chicago Bears to give Starr his first genuine pair of threats since donning the Purple and Black doesn't hurt either. Maxie Williams is a beast at LT and DT Ernie Ladd is a lot like Walter Johnson. Solid young corps of linebackers is mitigated by the fact that their top two CBs are out with injuries, including 3-time All-Pro Dave Grayson. All in all, a pretty solid team. Sure they've got a spare part at RB, Ladd is the only force on the D-line, their top 2 CBs are gone and their depth overall is pretty bad, but this is a lot better Ravens team than we've faced off against in recent years and it won't be easy, especially not with our own injuries. Baltimore's favored by 2. And this time, our magic finally runs out. Our running game gets absolutely hosed and not even Johnny Unitas throwing for 349 yards, 2 TDs and an INT on 30-54 with Charlie Frazier putting on a heroic 10 catch, 171 yard, 2 TD performance can win you the ball game when Craig Baynham displays Bill Cooper over-achievement in rushing for 111 yards and Bart Starr matches your star's passing performance at 22-30 for 328 yards and 3 TDs. Not when the opponents' D rises to the challenge and heroically defends 10 passes. Final: Miami 17 Baltimore 30 Honestly, we're lucky to have made it this far and so I don't feel anger or disappointment at not getting our third straight Super Bowl title. I feel pride that we overcame serious adversity when the strength of our team turned into an Achille's heel. Good luck to the Ravens. They've got the horses to win the Super Bowl this year and give Bart Starr what he doesn't have that Johnny Unitas does. A ring with his second team. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)