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Ravens Review: That Close…The End

January 23rd, 2012 | Add a Comment

Now I know how Buffalo Bills fans felt when Scott Norwood’s kick to win the Super Bowl missed. Even so, no excuses. The Ravens played well; they looked prepared, they did not embarrass themselves on the national stage. The Ravens went toe-to-toe with the New England Patriots on their turf, and but for a couple unlucky breaks, lost in heartbreaking fashion by a 23-20 score. In reverse, you could say Billy Cundiff’s missed 32-yard kick cost the Ravens a chance to win the game in overtime; or Lee Evans’ drop of what appeared to be a game-winning touchdown pass was the one play that snatched defeat from the jaws of victory. Whatever, it just was not meant to be. And so a season so close to bringing the Ravens on the … Read entire article »

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