Collins gets chance for revenge against Ravens
Tuesday, 06 January 2009
By Bob Birge
PA SportsTicker Staff Writer
For Tennessee Titans quarterback Kerry Collins, January 28,
2001, is a day that will live in infamy.
Collins had one of the worst games of his career on the biggest
stage, throwing four interceptions and passing for just 152
yards in the New York Giants' 34-7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens
in Super Bowl XXXV.
Nearly eight years later, Collins will get a chance to exorcise
the demons from that Super Bowl loss as the Titans host the
Ravens on Saturday in an AFC divisional playoff game.
His performance in the Super Bowl against one of the most
dominant defenses in NFL history brings back nothing but bad
memories.
"Their team speed was just tremendous," said Collins, whose
quarterback rating of 7.1 was the second-lowest in Super Bowl
history behind the zero registered by Denver's Craig Morton in
1978.
In Super Bowl XXXV, the Ravens held the Giants' offense
scoreless, forced five turnovers and sacked Collins four times.
Baltimore's Ray Lewis became the first linebacker on a winning
team to win the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player, recording 11
tackles and breaking up four passes.
The Ravens' defense that season set NFL records for fewest
points allowed (165) and fewest rushing yards allowed (970) in a
16-game season. Lewis was named the NFL's Defensive Player of
the Year.
"They were all over the field," Collins added. "Obviously, a
well-coached bunch. Smart players... Continue