I really despise two teams in the NFL: New England and Baltimore.

I don't like the Patriots for obvious reasons. I think Tom Brady is on the juice, the whole team plays dirty and Coach Bill Belichick is a first-class cheater and arrogant SOB.

I don't like the Ravens because they are the Steelers' true archrivals in the NFL. It's not the new Browns. It's not the Bengals. It's the Ravens because they are the old Cleveland Browns. Ever since the Ravens allegedly pissed on Three Rivers Stadium in 2000, I have despised the Ravens. I hated them even more when they won the Super Bowl.

I don't like Ray Lewis, but I respect him. I don't like Ed Reed, but I would love to have him. I never liked Brian Billick, but I miss him because he would add fuel to an already burning rivalry.

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I have to give where credit is due. I have made no secret about my unyielding criticism of Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger. I have pointed out time and time again, Roethlisberger is not playing "up to snuff" this season and has not earned his $100 million paycheck. I've called him out more than a few occasions and even labeled him "Big Bend" for his propensity to hold onto the ball too long and expose himself to countless sacks.

Well, last Sunday night before the largest crowd to ever witness a football game at Baltimore, Roethlisberger earned his cash during money time. From here on out, I'm calling him the "Notorious B.E.N."

With the Steelers down 9-6 in a typical AFC North bloodbath, Roethlisberger manned up and drove the Steelers' offense 92 yards for the winning score. And yes, it was a winning score. Santonio Holmes had possession, both feet in and the ball broke the goal line. End of story, Ravens!

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