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Ravens' Ray Lewis Jacks Up Titans' Ahmard Hall, Who Gets the First Down

Posted Jan 10, 2009 7:20PM By Michael David Smith (RSS feed)

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During the second quarter of today's Ravens-Titans divisional playoff game, Baltimore linebacker Ray Lewis delivered a brutal hit to Tennessee fullback Ahmard Hall:

But while Lewis deserves plenty of credit for the hit, Hall deserves even more for picking up the first down, even though he did fumble the ball out of bounds while his helmet went flying. It was third-and-10 from the Titans' 1-yard line, and Hall picking up a first down there was one of the toughest plays of this tough game, which is currently tied 10-10 with four minutes to play.

UPDATE: And yes, I do realize he fumbled the ball. But he fumbled out of bounds, and not until after he got the first down. That's what I was giving him credit for, although obviously my initial headline was wrong.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

1-10-2009 @ 7:43PM

Ron said...

Once again, Jeff Fischer has failed and should hand in his resignation. The Titans handed Baltimore the game and Fischer should (finally) hand in his resignation. No question about it. He's an overrated coach, coaching an (obviously) overrated team.
Also........Titans FS Chris Hope should be released immediately.
This was a totally disgraceful loss. No question about that either.

1-10-2009 @ 7:55PM

Aychman said...

uhh...he dropped the ball

1-10-2009 @ 11:29PM

Wayne said...

I can't stand Gumbel and Dierdorf. They're both blind and half deaf. Dierdorf kept praising Hall for getting the first down and holding onto the ball even though he clearly fumbled and CBS showed the replay at least three times.

1-10-2009 @ 7:58PM

Mike T. said...

The Titans got what they deserved....you have to play well to advance. I am a Steeler fan and will not forget how excited the Titans were when they beat us not long ago. So excited that they stepped on the Terrible Towel to show their disrespect. Too bad they were too ignorant to realize that the proceeds from the Terrible Towel helped to support autism. So glad they lost.....hope they learned something.......

1-10-2009 @ 8:05PM

Rick said...

Ron, obviously you're an idiot. Take your meds and s t f u.
The Titans played sloppy, nobody can deny that. The Ravens, as usual, were trying to injure every major player on the Titans team.
It became increasingly obvious in the 2nd half that the officials had no intention of calling the game even remotely fairly. This is perfectly illustrated by the officials not calling Baltimore for Delay of Game after the playclock ran out and let them keep the 10+ yard gain on that play which set Baltimore up for the winning field goal.
Pathetic... Pathetic for the officials and pathetic for the Ravens.

1-11-2009 @ 9:51AM

Randy said...

Rick...come on ! How about that call the last time these two teams played and the Titans benefited to the tune of 15 yards and a win over Baltimore on a blown false start/slap to the head call that was clearly wrong. Refs arent perfect (God knows !) and they blow calls. Its part of the game. Sometimes it works in your favor and sometimes not. But the fact is that Baltimore (and Im a Steeler fan) played a more focused game and made the most of their opportunities to score. Tenn didn't. Baltimore is a VERY physical team, and everybody in the league knows and respects that. They play to win and that's cool. I would say if there is any one team we(Pitts) fear, it's Baltimore. Win or lose against them, you come out hurting and there is no doubt that if you do win, you earned it because they hit probably harder than any other team in the league. They punish you and we know from experience. Ask Mendenhall. Ask Big Ben. We know. You guys lost to a good team that made no mistakes in that game and capitalized on every opportunity. Give them their credit, they earned it.

1-10-2009 @ 8:05PM

Rick said...

Seriously Mike? You are STILL whining about the stupid towel? Grow up...

1-10-2009 @ 8:11PM

Mens Rea said...

LMAO!!!

1-10-2009 @ 8:07PM

hank B said...

Congrats To The Ravens. The Titans get a well deserve lesson, they celebrated and disrespected the Steelers, in a recent regular season Steelers loss but this the playoffs baby, and you have bring your A game, I always felt the Titans were overrated, and it showed today in the playoffs, AFC North is representing!!! Go Steelers!!!!!

1-10-2009 @ 8:13PM

Mike T. said...

I am not whining Rick......I am happy. Looks like the Titans may be whining soon though.........no more stepping on towels or playing the bongos ......at least they won't be behaving that way while on the field as their season is over.........

1-10-2009 @ 8:16PM

RIck said...

Doubt that any of the Titans will be whining. They didn't deserve to win that game and they know it. However, the obvious bias of the officiating, not to mention Flacco's subtle behavior further proves that the Titans could have played perfectly and they wouldn't have won that game.
Good luck in the playoffs. Maybe the Steelers can make it.

1-10-2009 @ 8:32PM

jvsiii3 said...

Don't blame the officials for one non-call. If the Titans didn't play like such crap they would not have been in that sitaution. I counted the delay and it was barely. BARELY ove a second. It wasn't THAT big of a deal. And if they were so great than they should not have been in that situation.
And it is also a FACT that the team that turns the ball over the most loses 80+% of the time. Their center played well too. They just didn't have it today.

1-10-2009 @ 8:39PM

Mike T. said...

The only way you can lose a game is to have less points than your opponent. Please do not blame the officials.....sometimes you get the calls - other times you do not.

1-10-2009 @ 8:52PM

LaVonne said...

I keep reading about the ref's.... get over it Titans fans... Ravens constantly get bad calls from the ref's but they suck it up and prevail... blame anyone one you want but the game is over!

1-10-2009 @ 8:47PM

jvsiii3 said...

They really played like the #1 seed, that's for sure.

1-10-2009 @ 8:53PM

Mike T. said...

Where are the Titans fans hiding tonight? It is really quiet......maybe they already switched teams.........

1-11-2009 @ 11:38AM

erika said...

Titans lost the game themselves, not the Ravens' play. Ravens will be STOMPED by the Steelers or Chargers. EASILY. they didn't play superbowl worthy either. GO STEELERS (from a Titans fan)

1-11-2009 @ 4:28AM

Ed The Sports Fan said...

Ron, you're an idiot...fire Jeff Fisher? They have no QB, they have B-Level receivers, and they are VERY good...Baltimore matched them blow for blow, period.

-Ed.
www.edthesportsfan.com

1-11-2009 @ 12:30PM

Mike Ellingboe said...

Amen. I don't think Fisher received nearly enough consideration for coach of the year. How many other coaches could have led their team to a #1 seed with the skill players he has? Granted, Tennessee picked a bad time to start committing turnovers but I don't see how that is Fisher's fault.

1-11-2009 @ 1:48AM

john said...

haha what the hell dude. i love how all you titan fans are complaining about this call but yet you dont say anything abtou the phantom call against suggs in the first match up when he was called for roughin the passer. can you say karma?

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