The BTSC Predict the Score Competition, Wk 12 @ Baltimore Ravens
by Michael Hewitt on Nov 25, 2009 9:01 PM EST
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Ive been waiting for this one all year. It may have lost a little lustre in the national spotlight due to the Cincinatti Bengals surprising leading of the AFC North, yet both teams are still in the playoff hunt.
After a surprising loss at Kansas City, the Steelers were semi let off the hook by means of both the aRavens and Bengals losing in the same weekend, so Cincy is still 2 games ahead, and Baltimore 1 behind.
To take positives for the Ravens, they were in the game until the end, and they held off the great Peyton Manning led offense for the most part, as well as creating a number of turnovers.
The Steelers on the other hand, dominated statistically, yet special teams mishaps, a number of costly penalties, and a poor lack of defensive/offensive in crunch time cost them the game.
When the game is there for the taking, particularly in the final quarter, the first three quarters almost becomes irrelevant, as the Ravens found out in the second meeting last season. After stifling the Steelers for the majority of the game, the Steelers were able to drive 90 yards to victory, albeit on a controversial touchdown ruling
Dont think for a moment that the Baltimore Ravens have forgotten the three, count 'em, 1,2,3 epic battles they lost last season. They have had the Steelers games circles on their roster since the schedule came out. I can't speak for their fanbase, but Im sure winning both these games would make their season, even if they dont win another game the rest of the way.
Oh, yeah, make your picks for the week.
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Steelers: 21 Ravens: 14
they better not run a kickoff back to the house. but thats why I put 14- it only took me this long to grudgingly accept that out that all teams are going to have free points this year.
Steelers 20 Ravens 14
This is Pittsburgh Steeler Troy Polamalu getting knocked around by the Pacific Ocean in Hawaii yesterday...
Minutes later, Troy caught the ocean going over the middle and smacked it right in the mouth. The ocean fumbled, Troy recovered and ran it into the endzone. The ocean never messed with Troy again.
Steelers: 11 Ravens: 9
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
I predict...
I’ll have a bottle of Pinot Grigio, drink 1/2 of it before opening kickoff (just in case) and save the rest for the Steelers 21 Ravens 14 after party.
When the tailgate drops, the BS stops. Shut up and play!
Ravens 23
Steelers 13
Jeff Reed will miss an extra point.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
Steelers: 14 Ravens: 13
no we can not have a stress free week
"From time to time gunfighters get shot."-Mike Tomlin the third greatest Steelers coach
Steelers 20 Ravens 17
BTSC Obituaries
OldManSteeler, ominously died two days before Superbowl 123 where the Ravens are set to attempt their 7th superbowl win, facing the Detroit Lions on Sunday. He was 86. His last words are believed to be "MALOR CAN SUCK IT!!!". Like friends and family, we can only guess what this could mean.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Nov 26, 2009 5:27 PM EST reply actions
Steelers: 13 Ravens: 9
Wall of Shame
-"I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Brownie's Year
-"BB is ok (slightly overated)…but he is NO Kyle Orton! I’ll take Kyle over Ben any day" - Bronco_Fan_Tom
-PIT 24 KC 27
Steelers 21, Ravens 17
When are we gonna see the standings of where everyone ranks in this contest? Don’t believe I’ve seen one and we’re now in week 12.
by Citizen of Steeler Nation on Nov 27, 2009 10:12 AM EST reply actions
Is this a competition or a weekly pick the score forum.
If it was a competition there would be weekly rankings and standings. If it is a pick the score forum we just let everyone at BTSC what we think each week. We were promised 6 weeks ago that standings would come out shortly only to still be waiting 2 months later.
Come through on your word.
Ravens 26 Steelers 13
Dude, Ive had my reasons as to why the standings arent there, Uni exams, studying and trying to find a summer income in this shit jop searching world right now take priority
Its a fuckload of work to carry out, which ill admit i underestimated but was made better by a high number of participation, and like i said last week, I will update it when everything is calculated, as of now around 3/4 is, and this week I should have it all updated
Everyone else has been patient and kept any frustrations at bay, but if it is not up to your standards then tell me and i can call it quits from here on out?
Thanks for the appreciation
Bleeding Black and Gold.....forever
by Michael Hewitt on Nov 29, 2009 2:51 AM EST up reply actions
dang
props up for even ATEMPTING! Im laid off rite now and I wouldnt want the undertaking. Relax Steeler_. youll get 2 it when u get to it Brotha!
aint NO hurry
Ron Paul was Right.
by Steelchamps !! on Nov 30, 2009 3:13 AM EST up reply actions
Commish
chill man. You got money on this competition? If it bothers you that much you can help steeler_ out (instead of bitching about it. I’ve had enough bitching the last 2 weeks.Don’t ruin something that is suppose to be fun.) and go back and look at all the BTSC prediction threads and tabulate for him.
we are all on the same team(except for malor, but he will come around) and if you see a teammate fall do you help him or step on him. This is the only thread(usually) that I can click on and know its something positive.Some people on this site actually have lives in the real world and use this as an outlet to follow their favorite team.
You and I have other things going on outside of this blog, Steeler_, but if you need help I’ll do what I can.Let me know how far along you are or what weeks you want me to tabulate.
Thanks for the effort you put towards this Steeler_ . I know it is time consuming.
by 1STstate bucco on Nov 29, 2009 12:04 PM EST up reply actions
Steelers 20 purplebrowns 17
Defense needs to step up big time
Spin-den-haul must have huge game
Dennis Dixon – its showtime. lets see what you got , kid
by 1STstate bucco on Nov 29, 2009 12:10 PM EST reply actions
Ravens: 20 Steelers: 17
Sorry. Im excited to see Dixon play, but I have my doubts (deservingly so) about this defense without Troy. I think the O will play pretty well with Dixon, but the D will give up just a few too many points.
Good Work, Jett
It is nice to see that there are some sane people on this site; avoiding stupid comments like “statement game” and “beat them in our sleep”. Perhaps the new Rooney Rule should be that you aren’t allowed to go to the playoffs the year after you win a Super Bowl.
by Russ the Realist on Nov 30, 2009 8:52 AM EST up reply actions
Steelers: 23 Ravens: Zero
"Now that I'm here, I don't want to just be here, I want to be here for a long time." Hines Ward, 1998 4th round draft pick.
by kick him in the head on Nov 29, 2009 3:32 PM EST reply actions
dixon ftw?
warning: unwarranted optimism ahead. Dixon plays smart, D plays out of their mind, steelers take it in a squeaker.
Steelers: 13 PurpleBrowns: 9
(Those 9 points are a return TD of some kind and a safety)
Dixon too much for Ravens
is the headline I want to see tomorrow. (Make it so number one.)
Steelers: 17 Ravens: 16
"We just have to play better as a whole team." James Harrison
by LongTimeSteelersFan on Nov 29, 2009 6:09 PM EST reply actions
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