Ray, please go read my comments in Peter's blog, about Deion Sanders saying that the NFL asked Jerry Jones last year which team he would like to have as the last to play the Cowboys in Texas stadium, and that *he* picked the Ravens due to their 5-11 season last year. Really, it should have been the Redskins, a division opponent *and* their No. 1 rival.

Now, if this is true, as Deion Sanders said, then this really, really needs to get reported nationally, as that *does* show the NFL plays favorites with certain teams, and all teams needs to file a big complaint with the NFL over that.

Just a thought!

I found the entire broadcast to be second class at best. Poor announcing (they called out at least two flags that were either never thrown or picked up, with no followup commentary), the camera work left much to be desired, and I thought that Deion was sort of partial towards Dallas. Usually you can detect a slight bias in an announcer, but it's no big deal. I found Deion's constant discussion of how poorly the Cowboys were playing, giving seemingly little credit to the Raven's positive plays. Not that it matters, but it is irritating to listen to for 3+ hours.

Ray,
I heard what I thought were "O's" too, but I was wondering if Houston may have something like "-Stros" for the Astros. Just a thought.

Well, they certainly tried to entertain the masses, but they let their personalities get in the way.They won't win any awards, but I would rather listen to them more than John Madden, especially after my kid has played all the Madden games over the years and hearing that voice.

The NFL Network has to be the worst in producing football of all the networks that televise football. The greed of the NFL for foisting this travesty on the football world rivals that of all those who have caused the financial failures of the country and the world.

Enjoyed your comments.

I find it laughable that when discussing Tashard Choice, they focused on his years at Oklahoma where he ran behind AP. What? That was way back in his freshman year. Might have been be more productive to discuss that he was the ACC's leading rusher for two years at GT. Do they not do their homework?

I think they were saying O's since you could hear a lot of HEEEPS and REEEEDS when they made a play. I know of a large group that went to the game. We were well represented! I would love to see some local photographer's pictures of Ravens fans after the game!

I was pretty disappointed with the commentary crew during the game. They definitely seemed like the "B" team, like they were on NFL Network (and not Fox or CBS or ESPN) for a reason. I agree with the negative comments about the camera coverage. They had some ground-level shots that were just really bad.

I actually thought that Deion Sanders was sort of "talking up" both teams, and that he wasn't really biased one way or the other. I mean, he's played on both teams so you can't expect him to be completely impartial.

At least you all got to watch the game on TV. Those of us in Hagerstown didn't get to see it since our cable company refuses to carry the NFL Network. If I could get Dish or Direct TV, I would.

It always has upset me hearing those idots yelling O in the middle of the national anthem!!

I rather liked the commentary. I thought it was secondary to the game. I was sighing and crying when I saw Neon Deion, but his personality wasn't loud at all. They seemed to mesh quite well and be just under the radar. They were not Gus Johnson, Solomon or Ian Eagle, the fiery and recognized voices for us all, but they were good enough. Way better than the primo teams of Fox or CBS.

I also enjoyed hearing Bob Papa, who I haven't seen or heard from since his Friday Night Fights days. I think they were complementary and didn't take away from the focus of the play on the field. Real fans don't need a know-it-all like a Simms or annoyance like Aikman to tell them about the game.

I thought the comment by Sanders as Willis cleared the safety on the 77 yard gallop was one for the ages as he screamed - literally - "Are you kidding me?" I had my DVR on and replayed that after the game was over about 10 times. I don't think I've ever been so cracked up by a comment and the pure almost comic timing of it.
I think Papa does a good job -- he's very good on the Giants radio side, never a homer, always hyper critical -- and Faulk was overrun by Sanders all night.
No one tops the Aikman team in my book. He's very good, and Simms/Nance can be good also.
I hate the Tirico - Jaws - Korny team on MNF - THEY ARE HORRIBLE.

Talk about bias toward Dallas....why were the Dallas players and coach being interviewed right after the game?

Why weren't they interviewing the players and coach of the WINNING team?

I also saw them talking DALLAS on ESPN......Hey, Dallas was the losing team.

You definitely heard the O's that I heard. Way to show up B-More! The Ravens never get any love in the media, but it's just as well, so that the team can stay focused and not get distracted by the story lines created by the media.