I’m not even a LITTLE surprised by the fact that Josh McDaniels won’t be interviewing for the Ravens gig or any others. Has anyone heard of Eric Mangini? The “Man Genius” is viewed by Bill Bellichick as a snot-nosed kid who is ungrateful for the opportunities afforded him by The “Great Hood-ini“.

From what I’ve been told by former Patriots players, McDaniels‘ promotion to Offensive Coordinator was supposed to be a slap in the face of Eric Mangini. It was supposed to be something along the lines of “You want to walk away from me? I’ll replace you with someone even younger, with FEWER credentials, and with practically no ability to coach. He’ll do just as well!” If that’s the case, the scenario worked.

I’m not sure that Josh McDaniels is even a capable Coach. That might be part of the reason why Bellichick would try to keep him from interviewing elsewhere. Even if he is, do you really think a pale 31-year old could take control of this disastrous locker room?

I don’t like any of the candidates. I actually prefer Mike Tice to any of them. Also, if Steve Biscotti truly believes that the Ravens are still Super Bowl contenders; he should offer draft picks to the Titans for Jeff Fisher. Fisher is the only Coach in the NFL who I believe could win with this roster as is.

Let’s see what everyone else has to say…

Rob Long not sold on Singletary

Drew Forrester doesn’t want Ravens to limit interviews

Drew Forrester says like it or not; Ravens acted like O’s

Nestor Aparicio says two days later; Biscotti STILL screwed up Billick firing

Ed Frankovic says Biscotti needs to stop hanging with players

Thyrl Nelson confident ‘Hall of Fame’ coach exists

Anne Boone-Simanski says Billick a good person if nothing else

Emily Agueda says Billick respected job of Coach

Matt Bender says Birds can get better with front-line pitching (Where have I heard this before?)

The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Ravens could begin interview process tomorrow

The Sun’s Rick Maese says if Ravens honest, Cowher best fit

The Sun’s Bill Ordine says ‘Boys could compete to keep Garrett from Ravens, others

The Sun’s Bill Ordine says Caldwell brings experience other candidates don’t

The Sun’s Ray Frager says ESPN not talking to Billick yet

The Examiner’s Matt Palmer says Billick doesn’t want to talk yet

The Examiner’s Tony Giro doesn’t want Ryan to be handed job

The Examiner’s Luke Broadwater, Kelsey Volkmann, and Matt Palmer say Sapp counter charges Maese with assault

ESPN’s Len Pasquarelli says McDaniels won’t interview with Ravens; staying in New England

Aaron Wilson says Cowher stands by plan to not return to NFL

The Loss Column’s Neal Shaffer somehow thinks he can question Drew F’s Ravens knowledge (Neal-I think you write columns occasionally for PressBox, but since PressBox is the most worthless rag ever published, I have no idea if you’re any good at it. Do you REALLY think you should question Drew’s reporting?)

Ravens Touchdown’s “Stephen” thinks Baltimore better job than Atlanta or Miami

Ebony Bird’s Jarrett Carter says Ravens thinking offensively in Coaching search

Ravens Gab’s Matt Loede says Cowher would be exciting hire

Blogimore Ravens’ “Dewey” doesn’t think Ravens take QB in 1st Round

Blogimore Ravens’ “Dewey” updates Gerome Sapp arrest story

The Big Lead thinks Ravens take Woodson in 1st Round

Fanhouse’s Josh Alper wonders where Ryan fits in Ravens’ Offensive Coach search

The Sun’s Roch Kubatko says single game tickets on sale Jan. 12 (Catch the fever!)

The Sun’s Roch Kubatko reminds us Benitez, Julio still available closers

Oriole Magic’s James Baker believes MacPhail making decisions, not Angelos

Oriole Post’s “Maryland Orioles Fan” thinks Loria worse owner than Angelos

Orioles Hangout’s Tony Pente gathers more info on Roberson acquisition

Seattle Post-Intelligencer’s John Hickey says Mariners WON’T trade Morrow for Bedard

Fanhouse’s “B” dreams up humorous conversation about Orioles Bullpen woes

The AP says Terps overwhelm Deacs behind Langhorne’s double-double

The Official Site previews Saturday’s “Rob Moxley Classic” between Terps and 49ers

The Official Site offers complete Maryland-Charlotte preview

The Sun’s Don Markus says Gary’s tactics working for Terps thus far

The Examiner’s Sean Welsh says Terps living without amenities

Turtle Sports Report’s Jeff Ermann says future Guard Mosley even better now than when he committed (must subscribe)

The Sun’s Matt Bracken offers vitals for future TE Matt Furstenburg

The Official Site says Mount 3-0 in conference play after win at St. Francis

The Official Site says Dogs open Conference play with win over Stony Brook

The Examiner’s Dave Carey says Hounds can get back to .500 with wins over Fairfield, Iona

The Official Site says Coly MEAC Defensive Player of the Week

The Examiner’s Dave Carey says Tigers playing well despite missing Spruill

The Official Site announces DuPaix new Slotbacks Coach

Go Mids says 5 Mids on All-Academy First Team Offense

The Official Site says MVP Neto back for Blast tonight vs. Ironmen

The Sun’s Kent Bakers says Blast looking to snap 5 game losing streak tonight

The Examiner’s Mike Peters says Neto ready to return to action tonight

Washington Post’s John Scheinman says Tracks report wagering decline for ’07

-”Ozzie Newsome remains with this organization because Steve Biscotti respects Art Modell. Not because he trusts Ozzie.” This was something I was told by a former Raven who now works in the media. If I disagreed, I’d tell you now.

-Two BIG EVENTS in Baltimore tonight. “Family Night” at Loyola is AWESOME. $1 Tickets, $1 Concessions, ESPNU cameras, and WNST. It gets no better than that. If for SOME reason you can’t make it out, go see the Blast host Tony Meola and New Jersey tonight at the Arena.

-Kudos to Gary for getting rid of the name plates, pictures, etc. I think a certain “General” may have benefited from it most.

Talk to you tomorrow.

-G