Ravens pick apart Dolphins in AFC playoff

Linebacker Joey Porter was resorting to trickery so the tears wouldn't flow. Quarterback Chad Pennington sat on his stool accepting condolences as if he had a dog named Marley who died, instead of a season.

[Who Cares]

Big deal...

Jan. 8th, a REAL game will be played...

GO GATORS!!!

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[Paul]

Tony, the dolphins defense was right on - no beef with them. But the play of Chad? The O line? How about the lack of timing, poor penalties, and horrendous play calling?

[f the gators]

and wheres all the gator NFL players..not many are there

[MJC]

Ginn blew this game more than anyone!! He had the handoff clean but saw that he was about to get leveled and coughed it up!! I'd let him go TONIGHT!! He plays soft!!

[Jorge Arreola]

Really I am very sad, all players and dolphins fans are very sad, we couldn't complete this magic season but now we can start to prepare the following season, I know is no easy becuase I am very dissapointment with this last game, but I am sure the next year we will be in a Super Bowl. from Mexico City a Very sad dolphin fan

[Ignignokt]

I'm pleased the Dolphins got as far as they did . I'm proud of this season and hope for an even better '09 .

[Biggums]

Congrats to the dolphins on a great season. They got beat by a better team today plain and simple. One of the reasons the dolphins were so good with turnovers this season is that they weren't facing defenses like the steelers, giants, eagles, ravens and titans - they got the likes of the cheifs, seahawks, and broncos. Baltimore was a much more battle tested team and it showed out there.

[johnny]

Thank you baltimore!!!!!

[Miami Dynasty]

Great season with 11 wins and a home playoff game. It was really nice sweeping the Bills, and knocking the Jets & Pats out of the playoffs!

[Mad Dog]

Dolphins fans...Congrats on a phenomenal season! As a South Florida Ravens fan, I am obviously happy with the outcome of the game. I was at today's game proudly wearing my Raven's jersey and nearly every Dolphins fan I encountered treated me quite well. You'd never see that in Philly or New York...that's for sure. So, while I'm sure you are sad about today's game, remember that you had a great season and honestly you are some of the best fans around. I'd have happily rooted for you against the Steelers in the next round had you won.

[Delphinus 13]

MJC wrote:

Ginn blew this game more than anyone!! He had the handoff clean but saw that he was about to get leveled and coughed it up!! I'd let him go TONIGHT!! He plays soft!!

He had some good catches on that one drive. I don't blame Ginn. He played well today. As a team, particularly on offense, the Dolphin just didn't get it done today. Still a tremendous season. There's a solid foundation to build on for this offseason and next season. 23 of 53 players are either rookies or 2nd year players right now. As long as this team (emphasis on team) gets into off season workouts and work as a team to prepare for next season, they should improve on what they accomplished these last few months.

[Delphinus 13]

Mad Dog wrote:

Dolphins fans...Congrats on a phenomenal season! As a South Florida Ravens fan, I am obviously happy with the outcome of the game. I was at today's game proudly wearing my Raven's jersey and nearly every Dolphins fan I encountered treated me quite well. You'd never see that in Philly or New York...that's for sure. So, while I'm sure you are sad about today's game, remember that you had a great season and honestly you are some of the best fans around. I'd have happily rooted for you against the Steelers in the next round had you won.

Congratulations!!! I've proudly worn my Dolphins jersey to Denver Broncos and St. Louis Rams games in the past, and for the the fans in those towns were classy. I knew this would be a huge test for the Dolphins. The Ravens' defense is scary good and they're playing phenomenally right now. Tennessee better bring their A-game next week if they want to win.

Good luck. I'm going to closely watch the Fiesta Bowl and National Championship game to watch some potential future Dolphins.

[Delphinus 13]

Ignignokt wrote:

I'm pleased the Dolphins got as far as they did . I'm proud of this season and hope for an even better '09 .

23 of the 53 Dolphins players are rookies or 2nd year players. They have a full slate of draft picks and some god salary cap space to play with. I think the Dolphins will improve on this year's showing.

[JetMan]

one and done..just as advertised.

[Woodstrock]

Mad Dog wrote:

Dolphins fans...Congrats on a phenomenal season! As a South Florida Ravens fan, I am obviously happy with the outcome of the game. I was at today's game proudly wearing my Raven's jersey and nearly every Dolphins fan I encountered treated me quite well. You'd never see that in Philly or New York...that's for sure. So, while I'm sure you are sad about today's game, remember that you had a great season and honestly you are some of the best fans around. I'd have happily rooted for you against the Steelers in the next round had you won.

Thanks - the Ravens played a great game as well! Good luck in the next round. And it looks like you guys have found your quarterback in Flacco!

[dolphanmom]

Thanks Mad Dog for the props. I was also at the game today and would like to congtatulate your Ravens. We DID have a great season and I would like to say THANK YOU to the players, coaches, staff and owners. What a ride! I can't wait for next season. Go Dolphins!!!!

[Da Truth]

The next step will be much more difficult. They woin't have the benefit of a last place schedule like they had this year. This season was more a product of the schedule than anything. they proved it today, not by losing, but by failing to compete untill it was a lost cause. then Ginn took care of that too. Dump the stiff.

[dolphanmom]

JetMan wrote:

one and done..just as advertised.

One and done is better than none and done like the Jets! I bet you can't remember what a PLAYOFF game feels like, if you have even been to one.

[Evan Sade]

Hey dolphins. Thanks for the season. We lost to a better team, thats how playoff games go. Can't waite for next year. The schmucks out their who want to play the blame game, etc., should get a life.

[CryBaby]

What happened to the great Pennington? Sucks.