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Though you could take issue with the Jalen Parmele's decision to run the kickoff out of the end zone -- and the procedure penalty that forced the Ravens to start at their 7-yard line -- the Ravens' first drive was impressive, even if they did end up settling for a field goal. They held the ball for more than eight minutes and drove a total of 86 yards before Billy Cundiff converted an easy kick to give them the lead.
Nice start.
Can't ask for too much more than that.
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Comments
Except for 7 points instead of 3.
Posted by: ambrose | October 17, 2010 1:30 PM
10-7 much better.
Posted by: ambrose | October 17, 2010 2:09 PM
10-7 is much better--as of just under 2 minutes to go, Ravens have the advantage of momentum, augmented by the sack on Brady.
Posted by: bdf | October 17, 2010 2:28 PM
Pete that last drive was pathetic. Get the ball on the 45 with 2 timeouts and throw the dink and dunk 3 yard passes. Just don't understand what they are trying to do. Once again if ou make Joe Cool pull the ball back after his first receiver is covered he is finished.
Posted by: blancione | October 17, 2010 2:45 PM
Agreed--but if the Ravens lose, this one is on the coaches. The play call before the punt at mid-field, QB sneak, not a smart call.
Posted by: ambrose | October 17, 2010 4:01 PM