Bengals Vs. Ravens: Second-Half Open Thread
by Jason Garrison on Jan 1, 2012 5:43 PM EST
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PrintThe Bengals need to come out of the locker room as a different team in the second half if they want to have a guaranteed spot in the playoffs. They've been known to get down early and battle back in the second half and hopefully they're able to do the same today.
Luckily, both the Broncos and the Raiders are losing at halftime in their games, and if either of them lose today, the Bengals are in the playoffs even if they lose today. I'd rather make the playoffs as a 10-6 team than a 9-7 team, though.
Here's your second-half open thread.
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Backing into the playoffs!!
Bengals fever!
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 1, 2012 5:44 PM EST reply actions
If the Bengals do win this game, it's a radical feat
They’re on a streak of 13 straight losses to playoff teams.
They’ve never in franchise history beaten a winning team in the last game of the year to capture a playoff spot (only wins were against doormats in 1970 and 1990)
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 1, 2012 5:46 PM EST reply actions
Note that backing into the playoffs *also*
is historically unprecedented in Bengals history.
Only have one wild card (1975) and no tie-breaker was involved. Have lost all other wild card tie-breakers.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 1, 2012 5:49 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, let's make some noise and get into the playoffs on a positive note here......
don’t get me wrong I’ll take a playoff birth any which way, but would like to see us a little more fired up than this.
"The next person you see that throws something, point em out! You don’t live in Cleveland, you live in Cincinnati!"
- Sam Wyche
by The Van Buren Boys on Jan 1, 2012 5:46 PM EST reply actions
I agree. I prefer a win going into the Playoffs but I'll take the Playoffs anyway we can get them
It would be HUGE experience for these young players. Also the first game against the Texans is definitely a winnable game for us. We also owe them for that last second loss.
First down to open the 2nd half?
Benson run left for 1 yard?
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 1, 2012 5:48 PM EST reply actions
maybe they should pass
then pass some more
"At the very end, somebody took a dump right where I stood in the dugout every day." Dusty Baker
Bert is making you seem like the Vegetable Monster.
Someone might have thought it was a good idea, but it clearly wasn’t.
by Roa on Jan 1, 2012 5:50 PM EST up reply actions
that 70 yard rice run pulled the pressure back
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
if we can't show up any better than this for a big game
We will be one and done in the playoffs.
by D-Day77 on Jan 1, 2012 5:50 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Have to win that matchup
Safety on Green, we have to get the ball to Green in that situation faster.
He's not been on as much as usual I'll admit
That last throw he had Green but didn’t lead him enough. Those are the things he needs to work on in the offseason.
gruden needs to learn
throwing the ball 30+ times a game, isn’t always the answer
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
hell no
leonard, peerman, scott.
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
3 and out
yeah, I think we get an idea who’s going to win this.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 1, 2012 5:52 PM EST reply actions
No one came to play today
Just poor execution all over the field. Really disappointing so far.
The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!
Marvin-ball
quintessential Marvin-ball
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 1, 2012 5:53 PM EST up reply actions
Big game Bengals..
Shrink in the spotlight.
by D-Day77 on Jan 1, 2012 5:54 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Lack of concentration
on all fronts.
"At the very end, somebody took a dump right where I stood in the dugout every day." Dusty Baker
nor deserves to be
"At the very end, somebody took a dump right where I stood in the dugout every day." Dusty Baker
x
... I still say it was a touchdown, got tammit.
by supergrover on Jan 1, 2012 5:53 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
i'll take an order of #2 and #4 to go please
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
everyone looks like rookies in this game
and the players had the nerve to beg fans for a sellout what a joke.
we will back into the playoffs and get beat
And Mike Brown will consider that a success.
by D-Day77 on Jan 1, 2012 5:55 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
success?
By his standards its like winning a Nobel Prize and an Oscar in the same year.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 1, 2012 5:56 PM EST up reply actions
If the Bengals lose this
and again next weekend they’ll have lost fifteen straight games to playoff teams.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 1, 2012 5:54 PM EST reply actions
lol
http://unfollowingjesus.com/files/2010/07/tourettes-jesus.jpg
... I still say it was a touchdown, got tammit.
We are young guys. This is the first time most of these players have played in a game like this
Very good experience. If we back in the Playoffs it will be good experience also. For this young team this kind of experience could be hugely beneficial over the next few years.
I'll take a playoff spot however the Bengals can get it
And if the Bengals do get in, it’s not like they’ll be playing a hot team in the Texans…..nice bit of revenge could be had there.
"There's only one god, and his name is Death. And what do we say to Death? Not today!" --- Syrio Forel, Game of Thrones
Exactly
and much much more importantly then anything the experience for these young players of playing in Playoff atmosphere’s.
You mean fans won't come to watch a winning team, Playoff team(if we back in), and young exciting team?
I disagree with that. This game has little to do with whether fans will come to see them next year or in the next few years.
Discerning fans recognize that the Bengals
haven’t beaten anybody good and crapped the bed when they had a chance to earn a playoff spot today.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 1, 2012 6:00 PM EST up reply actions
You know what?
If they come to play and they play and make this a game the way playoff teams should, then yes. But it seems to me that with all the talent we have something is definitely holding them back, and also in return will hold the fans back..
hush
team is 9-6 in a year when the experts picked the bengals to be one of the worst teams in the nfl. the ravens trolls know to stay away because for all the crap they wanna talk, the bengals own the ravens for the past 9 seasons.
this aint over.
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
Thank you.
Regardless of what happens, we are an up and coming team so why all the negative comments?
I’ll take a playoff birth anyway possible, but most importantly this team has positioned itself to be good for years to come.
Why?
I don’t see this as evidence of “up and coming”.
Bengals beat the league’s patsies, next year’s schedule will be more difficult.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 1, 2012 5:58 PM EST up reply actions
So you would disagree that the Bengals are up and coming?
With a stud young WR? A solid young Defense? A good young QB to build around? Tons of early picks for the next few years? Winning 9 games in a year that we were picked to win 1-4 games?
I’d say we are definitely up and coming!
I don't think the defense will be that good next year
because I expect them to lose a lot of players to free agency.
Up and coming means you beat some good teams. When that happens I’ll change my mind – but if they end the year with 14 or 15 straight losses to playoff teams, I’m not buying what you’re selling.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 1, 2012 6:01 PM EST up reply actions
No it won't.
Still a third place position.
Dude, you’re miserable today. cut it out. I don’t mean put on fake happiness, but good lord.
... I still say it was a touchdown, got tammit.
Have you been following this team for the past 21 years?
What makes you think this isn’t the best that’s going to happen?
The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!
by TheC on Jan 1, 2012 5:58 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
b/c mike brown is 21 years older
even the crypt keeper in oakland couldn’t outlast the reaper forever.
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
At some point we are going to have to stop making excuses.
New York is ready to run Sanchez out of town. What are our expectations?
by D-Day77 on Jan 1, 2012 5:58 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
our expectations were 0 to 2 wins this season by most analysts
and we are “maybe” a playoff team….even if we make the playoffs I know they won’t go to the Super Bowl but i’m already excited for the future of this team….haters quit hating you people don’t even sound like fans…..week in and week out on these comments
Absolutely nothing positive happening right now for the Bengals.
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bengals need someone to step up on offense
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
2nd quarter woes yet again
IF we do make the playoffs, thsi is one glaring issue they need to resolve if they want to win a game.
We Believe!!!
Bengals have been having a heck of a push on the punter all game
... I still say it was a touchdown, got tammit.
time to rest our starters and hope we make it in the playoffs
this is just not working today.
WOW, why so much negative comments around this team?
It makes me sick to hear ‘Bengals Fans’ be so negative about the team they are supposed to root for in a year we have a winning team and good chance to make the playoffs.
+1 million
I’m with u man this is ridiculous! Bash bash bash I’m so sick of it I’m about to leave this blog! Come on na-sayer, us and lions tell me a more up and coming team! And I’m so freaking SICK of bashing mike brown, tell me one thing he did wrong starting with this years draft? We got 2 of the 3 best rookies. We trade carson for 2 high picks. We signed great free agents aka manny,thomas, nate. He got rid of a 10+ year problem in bob brat and signed a hell of an oc. Come on bashers c’mon what more do u want. Get on board and be happy this isnt the same old bengals, or mike brown. If not go cry, bitch, moan to someone who gives a rats ass cuz no one here does! WHO-DEY!
by big_A_1982 on Jan 1, 2012 11:44 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
it's not negativity. it's passion!
by D-Day77 on Jan 1, 2012 6:02 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions 1 recs
I agree.....I was hoping that fans of this team were better than immature crybabies
but darns it I’m wrong
green and gres. lets get something going
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
First down Green!
Let’s go Bengals. Need a drive right here, gives us some real good momentum!
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by Ian_InsideTheShoe on Jan 1, 2012 6:02 PM EST reply actions
great another flag and its on..cincy
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
Damn
we have some of the weirdest luck in the world.
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by Ian_InsideTheShoe on Jan 1, 2012 6:03 PM EST reply actions
lol simpson didnt even mean to do that
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
Great hit from Simpson
Thank god he played defense
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by Ian_InsideTheShoe on Jan 1, 2012 6:04 PM EST reply actions
3rd and playoffs
Sigh
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by Ian_InsideTheShoe on Jan 1, 2012 6:04 PM EST reply actions
Dear Refs
can you please just call the game evenly?
"At the very end, somebody took a dump right where I stood in the dugout every day." Dusty Baker
PASS INTERFERENCE
PLEASE GOD
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by Ian_InsideTheShoe on Jan 1, 2012 6:04 PM EST reply actions
wait, you were saying the refs were calling a clean game
still feeling that way?
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
lol hah penalty called on us
not a pi call
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
Bengals are really crapping the bed today
reminds me of the Sunday game against the Falcons in 2002.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 1, 2012 6:05 PM EST reply actions
its hard to play 2 games, one against the other team and one against the refs
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
the ravens are good
with the refs on their side, they are unstoppable.
by andyfrombrooklyn on Jan 1, 2012 6:08 PM EST up reply actions
they have no chance
unless the refs start evening out the penalties.
"At the very end, somebody took a dump right where I stood in the dugout every day." Dusty Baker
Refs
Im not one to really ever bitch about the Refs, but………
Easily
one of the worst officiating games I’ve seen in the NFL this season.
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by Ian_InsideTheShoe on Jan 1, 2012 6:07 PM EST reply actions
i've seen better called college games
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
We've done nothing to help ourselves but some of these calls are the worst I've seen
from one crew in the same game.
the refs would just call us for a penalty and give the ball back to the ravens
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
the NFL called a bad game in the second meeting between the bengals and the steelers.
looks like they’re trying to match that poor officiating in the second meeting with the ravens.
where is our home cooking this game
are we playing in baltimore or cincy?
Bengals playing like shit
and getting hosed by the refs
"There's only one god, and his name is Death. And what do we say to Death? Not today!" --- Syrio Forel, Game of Thrones
No way
they called one on them
"At the very end, somebody took a dump right where I stood in the dugout every day." Dusty Baker
it's about the $
We can’t fill our stadium. They don’t want us to win.
by D-Day77 on Jan 1, 2012 6:10 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
what's the difference we won't have a home game anyway
"At the very end, somebody took a dump right where I stood in the dugout every day." Dusty Baker
I can't believe people are blaming the refs
Bengals playing like crap. No pass rush, not really stopping the Ravens, not able to run the ball, not doing much in the passing game, and not playing with their heads in the game. Yeah, a couple bad calls went against them. But the main reason they’re getting stomped is their own play.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 1, 2012 6:10 PM EST reply actions
they can't take facts
this team crapping the bed after begging for a full house today.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 1, 2012 6:12 PM EST up reply actions
yes, they are playing bad.
however, one of the bad calls led directly to the last score of the half, making this a two score game.
... I still say it was a touchdown, got tammit.
The one TD drive the refs gave the Ravens 35+ yards
They stopped a potential first down pass that would have gave us the ball at mid field.
Not sure where your negative attitude has come from today, but just stop with it!
Oh, and I've stated that the Bengals have done absolutely NOTHING to help themselves
But there have been some horrendous calls.
I said they have done absolutely nothing to help themselves
and I’ve not blamed us losing on the refs, but some of those calls have been horrendous.
by the way EVERYTHING you say is negative its like you are PEDRO DOS
by Toledoray7 on Jan 1, 2012 6:12 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
At least two calls have been made up
but you’re right the bengals are not playing well at all.
"At the very end, somebody took a dump right where I stood in the dugout every day." Dusty Baker
Best starting field position
Cmon offense, go for the TD!
Grey field position!
Got to score a TD and get back in this thing! Who Dey!!!
by D-Day77 on Jan 1, 2012 6:12 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
auto-fill is killing me!!!
by D-Day77 on Jan 1, 2012 6:13 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions 1 recs
damn do the bengals needs to address guard and running back
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
and that makes how many for the season?
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
Scottt..... dude, fuck
but you know, benson something…
... I still say it was a touchdown, got tammit.
missed a touchdown! Scott was wide open!
by D-Day77 on Jan 1, 2012 6:15 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
get a hands back in the off season or put leonard on the field
scott cant make those plays
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
Finaly
"At the very end, somebody took a dump right where I stood in the dugout every day." Dusty Baker
used the pass to set up the run!!!!
I told ya!!!
by D-Day77 on Jan 1, 2012 6:17 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
shocked the refs didnt make up a penalty to call it back
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
Talk about
redemption. Bernard scott after dropping a sure touchdown rushes it in. Good for him, and the Bengals are right back in it!
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by Ian_InsideTheShoe on Jan 1, 2012 6:17 PM EST reply actions
1 play dont make up for 3 seasons of not much
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
He shows up from time to time.
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by Cry on Jan 1, 2012 6:19 PM EST up reply actions
to be an ohioan and not a buckeye fan
that used to be a tar and feathering offense.
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
Cincinnati has always been a grey spot.
Ohio State even has a hard time recruiting SW Ohio.
by Cry on Jan 1, 2012 6:20 PM EST up reply actions
Let Scott play the rest of the game
Benson ain’t doing nothing.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 1, 2012 6:18 PM EST reply actions
if leonard, pressly, and peerman get time
sure
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
yes!
would love to see that. Mix it up!
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 1, 2012 6:19 PM EST up reply actions
Anything to keep Benson on the Bench
Only thing I’d say about Leonard is I would want him fresh on 3rd downs. A few carries would be good, but he’s most important on 3rd downs for this team.
I agree with that!
I can’t stand Benson and still cannot understand why he is still getting the majority of the snaps. He’s clearly not the best back on the team.
Scott's speed was the reason for that TD
PLEASE LEAVE BENSON ON THE BENCH. He brings nothing to the table. Atleast Scott brings something to the table.
Lets go!!!
We have the momentum! Lets take this game over!
by D-Day77 on Jan 1, 2012 6:18 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
provided the refs stay out of it
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
broncos style.....punt punt punt punt
rapture…..then Tebow returns
by Toledoray7 on Jan 1, 2012 6:20 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Defense needs to step up and get a stop now!
Adriel Jeremiah Green!!!
want a win damn it.
put the ratbirds and their wretched fans on the road in the playoffs.
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
we have exposed their defense.
Hold em D!
by D-Day77 on Jan 1, 2012 6:21 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Did they get charged for a TO
"At the very end, somebody took a dump right where I stood in the dugout every day." Dusty Baker
HUGE SACK
4TH DOWN FOR THE RAVENS
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by Ian_InsideTheShoe on Jan 1, 2012 6:22 PM EST reply actions
DEFENSE!!!! DUNLAP!!!!
Adriel Jeremiah Green!!!
There's the Defensive Potential I spoke about
Atkins=Young beast
Dunlap=Young beast
MJ=Solid with tons of potential
Good field position!
They gotta make this happen!
by DonMegga on Jan 1, 2012 6:23 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Oakland is getting torched 31-16!
by D-Day77 on Jan 1, 2012 6:24 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Benson
momentum breaker
"At the very end, somebody took a dump right where I stood in the dugout every day." Dusty Baker
Why? Why?
again with Benson doing NOTHING?
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 1, 2012 6:24 PM EST reply actions
I want to smack
Gruden in the head!
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 1, 2012 6:25 PM EST up reply actions
If I see another Benson two yard run I am going to fucking puke!
by D-Day77 on Jan 1, 2012 6:25 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Baby Hawk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"At the very end, somebody took a dump right where I stood in the dugout every day." Dusty Baker
Let Hawkins play more
less Benson. More Hawk.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 1, 2012 6:26 PM EST reply actions
hawkins with the appropriate First Down point
saw Keller do it in Jets game too, so I guess Simpson isn’t the only inappropriate pointer type fella guy
... I still say it was a touchdown, got tammit.
go chargers
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
by palewook on Jan 1, 2012 6:26 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
To be fair to Raiders fans
they are handicapped by Bresnahan, the worst defense “coordinator” in the Universe.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 1, 2012 6:27 PM EST up reply actions
except Steelers are winning haha
Adriel Jeremiah Green!!!
Tebow time coming up for the Broncos.
Adriel Jeremiah Green!!!
+1
Why I’m so glad the Raiders are down by 15 with Mr. Anti-Clutch in the game.
Also why I’m glad the Bengals are raging back!
31-16 Chargers....7-3 Chiefs
and the Bengals are driving….looking good, looking good
"There's only one god, and his name is Death. And what do we say to Death? Not today!" --- Syrio Forel, Game of Thrones
i want the ravens on the road all playoffs
they suck on the road
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
Benson for zero
another huge huge 3rd down
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 1, 2012 6:29 PM EST reply actions
at this point
he is incapable of lateral movement that means anything.
"At the very end, somebody took a dump right where I stood in the dugout every day." Dusty Baker
he does not
nor is he elusive. or able to break tackles. he’s durable, that is it.
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
3rd and 1... oh crap!
I wonder what is coming?
by D-Day77 on Jan 1, 2012 6:29 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
No
he’s there..saw him out there on a couple of plays. Just not targeted
not targeted. not used, not called upon.
gruden has pretty much ignored leonard all season
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
i feel your pain
i’ve been asking that all season..
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
Unless the DBs are playing deep, which they might...
then a quick hit to Green at the snap and let him run for the 1
Its time for the Bengals to part ways with Benson but for God's sake can we stop
with all the comments……its gotten repeptitive
THANK YOU BENSON!!!
You’re off the hook for now…
Holly shit! where has that been all year?
by D-Day77 on Jan 1, 2012 6:32 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Why is Roland playing so much?
"At the very end, somebody took a dump right where I stood in the dugout every day." Dusty Baker
or word came down from MB
“We have to knock him down a peg so we can afford to resign him”
"At the very end, somebody took a dump right where I stood in the dugout every day." Dusty Baker
Started a batch of cincy chili at the half
Could be the start of a new tradition
by Oregonbengalsfan on Jan 1, 2012 6:33 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions 1 recs
same here
Nice! :) it might be working…
by KyleStyle11 on Jan 1, 2012 6:35 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
awful terrible play
I don’t want a FG attempt here, but it’s a huge 3rd and 10
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 1, 2012 6:33 PM EST reply actions
soooo what are the odds of nudge?
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
Please don't miss Nuge.
Adriel Jeremiah Green!!!
for real...
If it was good and we lose because of it I will be pissed…
by D-Day77 on Jan 1, 2012 6:35 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
they're outgaining the Chargers by a lot
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 1, 2012 6:36 PM EST up reply actions
Scoreboard
is all that matters in the end, my friend
long time back
“queen city of the west” when ohio was the usa west coast
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
as in jewel of the west coast
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
Charlotte
Does that make Charlotte the “queen city” of the east?
by KyleStyle11 on Jan 1, 2012 6:41 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
During the first forty years after its founding, Cincinnati experienced spectacular growth. By 1820, citizens, extremely proud of their city, were referring to it as The Queen City or The Queen of the West. On May 4, 1819, B. Cooke wrote in the Inquisitor and Cincinnati Advertiser, “The City is, indeed, justly styled the fair Queen of the West: distinquished for order, enterprise, public spirit, and liberality, she stands the wonder of an admiring world.” In 1854, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote his poem, Catawba Wine, to memorialize the city’s vineyards, especially those of Nicholas Longworth. The last stanza of the poem reads:
“And this Song of the Vine,
This greeting of mine,
The winds and the birds shall deliver,
To the Queen of the West,
In her garlands dressed,
On the banks of the Beautiful River.”
by Lobanio0 on Jan 1, 2012 6:43 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Benson 1000 yard rusher last 3 years
… and 29 years old – gotta get someone new next year
they keep saying that
as if 1,000 yards rushing means more than you’re a starting RB and didn’t miss too many games to injury
http://www.vipbox.tv/watch/25265/2/nfl:baltimore-ravens-vs-cincinnati-bengals-live-stream-online.html
Adriel Jeremiah Green!!!
working fine for me
Adriel Jeremiah Green!!!
Let's show the world who we are!
This is our time!
by D-Day77 on Jan 1, 2012 6:43 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
I've gotta say, for all the injuries and lack of depth in the secondary they haven't been bad.
When Hall went down I thought we would be done for, yet we still hold the 6th best defense in the NFL I think Kevin Coyle is a gem of a coach and I’d like to see him move up in the organization in some capacity, before he is poached away. I believe the Cards tried to hire him away last season.
Here we go!
No excuses this time. Get it done!
by DonMegga on Jan 1, 2012 6:43 PM EST via mobile reply actions
love the ginger
dalton with on the field smarts
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
target mcclain over and over
knock him out
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
He scares me everytime he touches it.
I’d love to see him get hot. Still want him gone next year though..
he'll fumble again if the coaches leave him out there
the ravens are good at that
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
who dey
hear that crowd
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
Too much running
it’s going to the well too many times
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 1, 2012 6:48 PM EST reply actions
r u fuking kidding me?
Adriel Jeremiah Green!!!
speaking of the ravens knocking out footballs if you dont secure it..
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
Stop holding the ball away from your body!!!
by D-Day77 on Jan 1, 2012 6:50 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
I hate Ray Rice
"There's only one god, and his name is Death. And what do we say to Death? Not today!" --- Syrio Forel, Game of Thrones
i hate the ravens
and would rather have rice than benson
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
un fucking believable.
Curse of Cincinnati strikes again..
by D-Day77 on Jan 1, 2012 6:51 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Time to start watching the Chargers and Raiders?
"At the very end, somebody took a dump right where I stood in the dugout every day." Dusty Baker
sad that that's what we're left with
"At the very end, somebody took a dump right where I stood in the dugout every day." Dusty Baker
That was on Rey!!!!!!
He should have known that hole was there, instead of smashing right into the blocker..
being down 2 scores this late in the game vs the ravens with time running low.
that score was big
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
we need to make ray rice a richest back in the nfl offer in the off season
make the ravens pay a ton if they want to keep him, provided they dont franchise him
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
they will franchise him
"At the very end, somebody took a dump right where I stood in the dugout every day." Dusty Baker
No way the Bengals make that kind of offer anyway
would be as unprecedented in franchise history as beating a playoff team in the last game to earn a playoff spot.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 1, 2012 6:54 PM EST up reply actions
Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.
by D-Day77 on Jan 1, 2012 6:53 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Was there a hold?
Ah well…..at least the other games are going well (for now)
"There's only one god, and his name is Death. And what do we say to Death? Not today!" --- Syrio Forel, Game of Thrones
Wish
Nuge hadn’t missed that FG earlier..This would still be a 1 score game
shocked the refs didnt call dalton for a penalty
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
?
If they both lose, they’d both be 8-8 and we’d be 9-7 even if we lose the game
we get in if both of them lose
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
if we need one of them to lose
How does it not work if they both lose?
by Oregonbengalsfan on Jan 1, 2012 6:56 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
it could have caused one of those weird three way tie deals
but it doesn’t
... I still say it was a touchdown, got tammit.
it starts with way too many sequences
that go “Benson for 1” on 1st down.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 1, 2012 6:56 PM EST up reply actions
Simpson not on game today
better off letting him sit
"At the very end, somebody took a dump right where I stood in the dugout every day." Dusty Baker
Thank God for Carson
And terrell suggs couldn’t close his mouth if he wanted to. That may be the name of my fantasy team next year. Good thing for Carson, or we may not make the playoffs.
by Oxailis on Jan 1, 2012 6:56 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Just throw it deep to AJ
Adriel Jeremiah Green!!!
we beat the titans
When does head to head come in?
by Oregonbengalsfan on Jan 1, 2012 6:57 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Ravens D is fierce.
Well guys, looks like we’re just gonna have to rely on the Broncos or Raiders losing, which they are. Would’ve loved to enter the playoffs on a high note but we’ll take what we can get at this point!
We Believe!!!
Simpson out Baby Hawk in
"At the very end, somebody took a dump right where I stood in the dugout every day." Dusty Baker
Wow Hawkins nice catch!
Adriel Jeremiah Green!!!
going to be too little too late
with the refs running interference, just like the first game vs the ravens
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
Need to come back and win this.
Raiders coming on like gang busters and I don’t trust anyone against Tebow.
i understand but i think converting 4th down has a better chance than stopping the ravens
and then getting the ball back…….scoring a TD and then converting a 2 point conversion
Was that a designed QB draw?
Adriel Jeremiah Green!!!
cuz AJ Green seemed like he was jogging into the endzone instead of running a route.
Adriel Jeremiah Green!!!
Is it possible we have so many receivers in the same area by Design?
"At the very end, somebody took a dump right where I stood in the dugout every day." Dusty Baker
why would you waste all that freaking time?
Piss poor clock management…
by D-Day77 on Jan 1, 2012 7:01 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
wtf marvin?
sure, now all we need is a TD, which we’ve done exactly once today, and a sucessful 2pt conversion just to tie..
brilliant
If we go for the TD and miss
its game over right away. What would you rather have?
marvin is thinking about going for 2 more scores..
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
an 8 pt game. not good statistics on coming back here
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
yep all they're going to do is run
"At the very end, somebody took a dump right where I stood in the dugout every day." Dusty Baker
Crap red zone execution yet again
Dalton needs to throw it away when he needs to…then that QB draw or whatever it was against those swarming Ravens LBs isnt the right call. Gotta go big or go home!
We Believe!!!
what terrible clock management!!!!!!!!!
ahhhbhhhh
by Robert DeLeon on Jan 1, 2012 7:03 PM EST via Android app reply actions
another hallmark
for Mediocre Marvin
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 1, 2012 7:03 PM EST up reply actions
damn don't the Bengals know they're going to run?
"At the very end, somebody took a dump right where I stood in the dugout every day." Dusty Baker
Ray Rice has been destroying us today
Adriel Jeremiah Green!!!
are you fucking kidding me defense??
How in the hell do you just let that happen?
by D-Day77 on Jan 1, 2012 7:04 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Two minute warning
in Denver….Teblow will have one more chance…..Chiefs will run one more play then punt…so Teblow will get it with about 1:20 left and no time outs.
"There's only one god, and his name is Death. And what do we say to Death? Not today!" --- Syrio Forel, Game of Thrones
I don't want to see any of our defense celebrate after giving up that crap.
by D-Day77 on Jan 1, 2012 7:05 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Bengals out of time outs
"At the very end, somebody took a dump right where I stood in the dugout every day." Dusty Baker
Denver getting it back with 1:12 left no timeouts. Need a TD
Should get bad field position..
Of course who knows with Tebow!
a curse on Tebow
and all his desciples
"At the very end, somebody took a dump right where I stood in the dugout every day." Dusty Baker
Guys, we are a minute away from a playoff berth.
If the Broncos and Teblow can’t pull off a long TD drive.
We Believe!!!
2nd and 10 Broncos
58 seconds left
"There's only one god, and his name is Death. And what do we say to Death? Not today!" --- Syrio Forel, Game of Thrones
From their own 16 for Broncos
"There's only one god, and his name is Death. And what do we say to Death? Not today!" --- Syrio Forel, Game of Thrones
of course
"There's only one god, and his name is Death. And what do we say to Death? Not today!" --- Syrio Forel, Game of Thrones
by cesarhernandez on Jan 1, 2012 7:08 PM EST up reply actions
35 seconds left
2 and 10 from own 40
"There's only one god, and his name is Death. And what do we say to Death? Not today!" --- Syrio Forel, Game of Thrones
screw backing in
want to beat the ravens
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
YES! THANK YOU TEBOW CHRIST!!!
Adriel Jeremiah Green!!!
GO RAIDERS
Screw Tebow!
"There's only one god, and his name is Death. And what do we say to Death? Not today!" --- Syrio Forel, Game of Thrones
JESUS PICKED!!!!1
PLAYOFFS [PLAYOFFS!!! FJLDKFJLKDSJFKL;DASF
still want a win here!!!
by Oregonbengalsfan on Jan 1, 2012 7:12 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
playoffs!
Hopefully we can win vs texans so Dalton can do what palmer never did
by JCompton41 on Jan 1, 2012 7:13 PM EST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
apparently its legal to grab a bengal 30 yards down the field
" Mike Brown is the owner that Cincy doesn't deserve, not the one it needs..."
don't do that.
that’s weak. Complain about missed calls, two blatant ones… but now you sound like Ray whineyass-knifer Lewis
... I still say it was a touchdown, got tammit.
whining about the refs being paid off.
I get complaining about shitty calls. I don’t believe the refs are paid to determine winners.
... I still say it was a touchdown, got tammit.
Ahh
I was following the thread on my phone and all the comments didn’t load so I couldn’t see what you were replying to.
by Oregonbengalsfan on Jan 1, 2012 11:45 PM EST up reply actions
Low Football IQ
I love this team and what they’ve accomplished but they are a dumb team.
lol the Steeler fans bought a ticket so they can Boo the Ravens
... I still say it was a touchdown, got tammit.
like I said
We’re getting f$&#€ed
by Oregonbengalsfan on Jan 1, 2012 7:15 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
they need to be able to challenge the refs penalties
They’re human
by Oregonbengalsfan on Jan 1, 2012 7:17 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Nah, he only ripped off the jersey
Oh well, still going to the playoffs. Bring on Houston for some revenge
nice no call fucking ref!
He was all over Green! This shot needs to be addresses with the league.
by D-Day77 on Jan 1, 2012 7:16 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Exactly
I don’t care how we got in, we got in. We have a winning record and get to play one of the weaker teams in the first round.
The young players get a ton of experience in this game and the Houston Playoff game.
Playoffs!
Why would Lewis bring Benson back in after Scott TD ???
Ball on 50 and momentum was killed.
Scott is a playmaker Benson makes me vomit
Bummed at the lost but great season Bengals
I know we didn’t beat the “BIG” boys but I am a proud fan of this team. My prediction for this season was 5-11 and I am damn proud I was proven wrong.
Refs suck
this rediculous. I hope in the playoffs when the whole country is watching the Refs don’t get away with this S*hit
"At the very end, somebody took a dump right where I stood in the dugout every day." Dusty Baker
Oh well at least we are in the playoffs.
Palmer just threw a pick! Haha!
by D-Day77 on Jan 1, 2012 7:17 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
I'm fine with getting into the playoffs this way...
If we lost like, 35 to 10 I’d feel like crap, but losing by 8 points isn’t really that bad.
Yay!
Lame to lose especially with that crappy reffing at the end. But Cincy is going to the playoffs!
WHOO!
talk about a bittersweet day.
bengals got bent over by the refs all day, but they still get in the playoffs at least.
I don't recall ever seeing, collectively
a worse performing group of playoff candidates than this year’s Oakland-Denver-Cincy-Jets group. They lost about 2/3 or more of their games down the stretch.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 1, 2012 7:19 PM EST reply actions
Damn you're very negative aren't you. Can't you just be happy we are in the playoffs?
Adriel Jeremiah Green!!!
Yes so many mediocre teams in AFC - which actually means Bengals have a chance
Don’t think they can beat Pitt or Balt or NE at their place but the playoff experience will be good for next year.
uhhh, you're kidding right?
seahawks, ram, and 49ers just last year were all in a race down to the wire and they all had miserable seasons.
I'm ok with backing into the Playoffs
because we had realy terrible calls against the Ravens this year.
"At the very end, somebody took a dump right where I stood in the dugout every day." Dusty Baker
i ain
Never players get grabbed and no pi
by diehard bengals fan 20 on Jan 1, 2012 7:19 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Hey peeps, we got into the playoffs and Carson Poo Poo helped!
by D-Day77 on Jan 1, 2012 7:20 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
BTW, say what you want about the Bengals not beating the top teams but
We’ve hung with every team we played, except Pitt in one game.
Once this young team learns how to put teams away and gains some Playoff and Division experience we will only get better, IMO.
We will get there.
We have a great young team. No we didn’t win but we made the playoffs with a rookie quarterback and wide receiver. Suck it Carson Poo Poo and Ochostinko. These kids did just as well as our former stars.
by D-Day77 on Jan 1, 2012 7:23 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
We've had a few tough calls go against us when we played the top teams.
Regardless we are young, in the Playoffs, and have hung with every team(one game against Pitt we didnt’).
Lot’s to look forward to as a Bengal Fan, IMO.
How can you blame the refs? How about not letting Balt score so many points
I predicted a 9-7 finish, didn’t think it would be enough but the rest of the AFC sucks just as bad. Congrats to Bengals for overachieving and reaching playoffs.
how about watching the game
by Oregonbengalsfan on Jan 1, 2012 7:22 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
LOL, when did you predict a 9-7 season for Cincy, 2 min ago?
Nobody had Cincy winning 9 games, especially a Baltimore fan
I predicted it when they were 4-2.
I don’t watch the games because 1) I am not in viewing area 2) they always lose whenever I watch live
honestly do you realy think the Refs called the game evenly?
Yes, the Bengals did not play well. I give them credit for almost overcoming it.
"At the very end, somebody took a dump right where I stood in the dugout every day." Dusty Baker
+1
I’m not going to blame the refs, but there were a lot of blown calls. I know it’s typical to swallow the whistle on a Hail Mary, but we were on the 35 and it was an obvious PI.
Marvin should step up
For once – I’d like to see him just come out and say the officiating stinks. He can afford the huge fine. Somebody has to say it.
he's on the competition commitee
you’d think he had some sway.
"At the very end, somebody took a dump right where I stood in the dugout every day." Dusty Baker
+1
I also want this. It’s about time someone stands up and says something. I have always said you have to overcome those bad calls/no calls, but this last one in the end zone was absolutely pathetic. Someone in the organization needs to say something publicly, Just one time!
When someone gets a video of that no call PI at the end
will you post it?
"At the very end, somebody took a dump right where I stood in the dugout every day." Dusty Baker
There was definitely PI there, he had a handful of jersey and was pulling him down
but to be fair, it looked like AJ was pushing off a bit as well.
"There's only one god, and his name is Death. And what do we say to Death? Not today!" --- Syrio Forel, Game of Thrones
by cesarhernandez on Jan 1, 2012 7:25 PM EST up reply actions
A playoff win would sure be nice
Its there for the taking, but they can’t make so many mistakes.
The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!
Playoffs!!!!
All i know is I am drinking a Dogfish IPA 60 living in Pittsburgh and thinking we were rated 33 of 32 teams heading into the season. Playoff game and bonus game hell yeah
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