Is it some sort of strange bit of karma that in the rare moment when one of my local sports team gains the national spotlight, it tends to coincide with the worst possible performance by the team? The O’s had the harsh eye of the national spotlight turned on them, along with the butt of many late night jokes, when they lost 30-3 to Texas back in late August.
Last night, the Ravens were in the Monday Night Football spotlight. Again, when the lights are the brightest, the Ravens put on an even worse performance. In a performance that will win them no accolades, the defense allows 5 touchdowns in a rout. The offense proceeds to turn the ball over 4 times, and the team commits needless penalties.
One can make the argument that the defense played as expected without two of their starting cornerbacks, and another argument can be made about the playing conditions caused the turnovers. Nonetheless, the turnovers and penalties are caused by what in my mind is poor discipline. Poor discipline comes from poor coaching. No matter how you try to spin it, the coaching of Brian Billick and his staff has left much to be desired thus far this season. I am not even going to mention the incredibly poor play calling.
After Monday night, the second half of the NFL season is going to be a long one for the Ravens.
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Well, the Skins just got embarassed much worse just a week ago. I don’t think this was quite so bad. At least the Ravens could stop the Steelers’ second string.
Really can’t say very much good about that game! I just hope they do better against the Bengals on Sunday. The Ravens need help!
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