Ravens/Dolphins: 1st Quarter

13:41

Flacco is officially better than Matt Ryan because he did not get his first pass picked off. You heard it here first folks: Flacco is better than Ryan.

13:11

“While watching this drive, I see no reason why Baltimore will lose this game.”

This is the sentence I had completed just before Baltimore fumbled the ball away to the Dolphins.

12:22

Just so you know, I just got back from Subway so post this quarter may be infrequent as I will be eating.

10:28

This week we learned former Bronco offensive tackle Matt Lepsis used to play games high on pot. Do you think Ricky Williams is high right now, or is that just a constant state for him at this point?

9:03

I’m not a big fan of Phil Sims. I know a lot of people are, but I have a hard time listening to him. It just something about his speech pattern and voice that makes me want to mute the TV. With that said, he is one of the better color analysts on TV.

8:18

Miami can’t convert of 3rd and goal and is forced to kick a field goal. Big stop by Baltimore. 3-0 Miami. It will be interesting to see if Baltimore decides to throw a little more on this drive or stick with the 95% run calls.

7:17

Ed Hochuli!!!

6:31

So, Le’Ron McClain appeared to be pointing to something while in his stance before the snap of the ball. Explain something to me McClain: Who the hell on your team is going to see you pointing at something when you are seven yards behind the line of scrimmage and the rest of the team has their backs to you? Just a question.

If you type “McClain” enough, it makes you want to watch “Die Hard.” It’s true. Try it.

4:16

Remember when Todd Heap was supposed to be better than Tony Gonzalez? Yep, that didn’t happen. Nice catch and run though to give Baltimore a first and goal from the 5.

2:47

Ravens can’t convert on three plays from the five yard line. Stove hits a field goal to tie the game at three.

Finally, a commercial break so I can finish my sandwich…

1:10

Hey Dolphins: Stop running the Wildcat. It’s not working.

Dolphins punt and the Ravens will take over from their own 25.

So far, I’ve been more impressed by Flacco in his playoff debut than Ryan. He seems more confident and deliberate in what he is doing early on. Although, that might have something to do with not throwing an interception on the first pass of the game. The Ravens need to add another receiver or two to help Flacco out this offseason.

:12

I swear I’ve seen McCain before, but I don’t remember where…