Some of the credit for the Ravens victory should go to their offensive coordinator Jim Caldwell. He changed the offensive strategy during halftime, put the football in the hands of Flacco to throw the football on first down.
Ravens' defense completely shut down Brady and the Pats defense in the second half. -They did a fine job of reading Brady's eyes, then timing their jumps and putting their hands in the air to deflect his passes.
The Patriots defense was so concerned with Flacco's long passes to his receivers like Smith that they didn't cover receivers well enough for shorter passes. The other Ray, Ray Rice, is a beast when it comes to giving out the straight arm in the red zone in order to get TDs.
Will Ray Lewis retire with a second Superbowl ring?
I'm a diehard Patriots fan. -watching today's game was really hard until the bitter end. That being said, I will be cheering for the Ravens because 1) hope to see No. 52 win a second Superbowl and b) love cheering for teams that play their best football against adversity. Baltimore faced injuries to key players, like Lewis, throughout the season. Then they switched to a different offensive coordinator in Caldwell.
They overcame so many tests and adverse moments this year to go to New Orleans.
Are the Ravens a team of destiny in Superbowl 47?
The Harbaugh parents must be jumping off their couch now, seeing both their boys coaching in the Superbowl.
