Ma$e & Cam'ron CAN'T BELIEVE Ravens Lost to Steelers, Harbaugh OUT & The "U" Is BACK! | Season 8 Ep1

The Baltimore Ravens' playoff hopes ended with a 26-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, primarily due to a missed 44-yard field goal by rookie kicker Tyler Loop. Cam'ron argues this was not an isolated incident, pointing to Zay Flowers' fumble in the end zone two years prior and Mark Andrews' dropped two-point conversion last year as critical player mistakes that cost the Ravens playoff wins. He also highlights an uncalled 15-yard penalty in the Steelers game (linebacker jumping over the line) that would have made the field goal a 'chip shot'.

Maurice Clarrett and Mace express surprise at the Steelers' win and the missed kick. Cam'ron details specific past player errors (Flowers' fumble, Andrews' drop) and the uncalled penalty in the recent game, arguing these factors, not coaching, led to multiple playoff exits. (06:30, 07:31, 09:37, 28:52, 29:07, 29:26)

John Harbaugh's firing after 18 seasons and one Super Bowl with the Ravens sparked intense debate. Maurice Clarrett acknowledges that coaches are ultimately responsible for assembling pieces and winning, and a lack of progress warrants change. Mace emphasizes holding 'great people to great standards,' suggesting Harbaugh's underachievement in recent seasons justified the decision. Cam'ron, however, passionately defends Harbaugh, arguing that key player errors and an uncalled penalty directly cost the team multiple playoff victories, absolving Harbaugh of sole blame. He also points out Harbaugh's immediate high demand from other NFL teams as evidence of his coaching prowess.

Maurice states, 'ultimately he is the person' responsible for team assembly and results (21:31). Mace argues, 'nothing wrong with holding great people to a great standard' (23:18). Cam'ron details specific player fumbles/drops and an uncalled penalty that cost playoff wins (28:52, 29:07, 29:26). He also notes Harbaugh received 7-8 job offers within 45 minutes of his firing (27:09).

The episode discusses other notable coaching firings. Pete Carroll's dismissal from the Raiders is deemed the most surprising, highlighting the organization's continued instability despite bringing in a Super Bowl-winning coach and a successful quarterback like Gino Smith. Raheem Morris's firing from the Falcons is also criticized as harsh, given the team's performance despite quarterback injuries and a strong roster. Kevin Stefanski's departure from the Browns is less surprising, with Cam'ron theorizing he was a 'puppet with no strings' controlled by management regarding quarterback decisions, particularly the controversial handling of Shador.

Maurice expresses surprise at the Raiders' firing of Pete Carroll due to 'all of the recent turnover' (45:58). Cam'ron calls Raheem Morris's firing 'surprising' given the Falcons' tied record and injuries (51:19). For Stefanski, Cam'ron suggests he was a 'puppet with no strings' doing what he was told by management (56:13).

Maurice Clarrett, who attended the Cotton Bowl, recounts Miami's 24-14 victory over Ohio State. He attributes Miami's success to their dominant offensive and defensive lines, which he admits he underestimated. Miami's defensive line, particularly Ruben Bane and Mazador, consistently pressured Ohio State's offensive line, setting the tone early in the game.

Maurice states, 'It starts and ends with the offensive line and the defensive line. And I underestimated... Miamiy's defensive line. They really took advantage of... our offensive line. They dominated and they dominated early and often.' (01:04:31)