connoisseur series500 Posted January 3, 2004 Report Posted January 3, 2004 This is the first of two polls. I selected what are in my view the two closest matchups to vote on. Well, actually Dallas v.s. Carolina should be included (so I'll start three polls ) Which team will win and why? Quote
connoisseur series500 Posted January 3, 2004 Author Report Posted January 3, 2004 I keep swinging back and forth on this one. I'm going with the Ravens in the hardest to pick matchup in the first round. The Ravens seem to have no fear against Tennessee. I can definitely see Tennessee winning as well since Baltimore QB Wright has little experience and has shown little ability in some of the games. As one columnist on espn.com stated, why did Ravens coach Brian Billick care about Jamal Lewis setting the single season rushing record when the Steelers were stacking the line? He put on all kinds of extra miles on his star running back heading into the playoffs. That decision could haunt them in the playoffs. My selection could also be wishful thinking as I hope that the Patriots end up playing Baltimore. The Pats can limit Jamal Lewis and then have a field day whenever Wright is forced to throw. I see Tennessee posing more problems for them than Baltimore and Brian "Big Bertha" Billick! Quote
JSngry Posted January 3, 2004 Report Posted January 3, 2004 Titans. McNair comes to play, and does. Quote
Jim Dye Posted January 3, 2004 Report Posted January 3, 2004 Gotta give some love to my Titans, Paul! What Jim said. Mac 9 is comin' to play. Quote
connoisseur series500 Posted January 3, 2004 Author Report Posted January 3, 2004 (edited) Gotta give some love to my Titans, Paul! What Jim said. Mac 9 is comin' to play. McNair even got some practice time in. And O'Donnell can win games as well. Okay Jim, as mentioned my pick is more wishful thinking than anything else. I just left espn.com and all seven experts are picking the Titans to win the game. My prediction doesn't mean squat. We all know who the favorite is. Still sticking with the Ravens though, cause I'm STUBBORN!! Edited January 3, 2004 by connoisseur series500 Quote
connoisseur series500 Posted January 3, 2004 Author Report Posted January 3, 2004 Early in the game and Tennesse is making me look stupid. They are easily handling Baltimore right now. The Raven kick returner had a nice gain, which perhaps reminds us that the Titans are a little shaky on special teams. Baltimore's gotta take advantage of that area if they are to have a chance in this game. Right now, it's 7-0. Quote
connoisseur series500 Posted January 4, 2004 Author Report Posted January 4, 2004 Great victory for the Titans. I thought they outplayed the Ravens and the game was close only because of the interceptions. Eddie George played a courageous game. McNair looks shaky, but they've always got an eager O'Donnell waiting in the wings. Still don't know the next opponent for the Titans just yet. Quote
Jim Dye Posted January 4, 2004 Report Posted January 4, 2004 YES!!! Fantastic game! Who would have thought that Eddie George would step up that big!?!! Quote
connoisseur series500 Posted January 4, 2004 Author Report Posted January 4, 2004 Who would have thought that Eddie George would step up that big!?!! Certainly not me. Eddie George played a great game. He looked young again. Quote
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