Great comments so far from many of you, but to steer things back on the intended path; the main idea seems to be missed.

Baltimore won thanks partially to gamesmanship (knowing signals/audibles), which is one of the defining characteristics of the "Belichick advantage". Call it karma, justice, irony; or whatever, but for many fans who are turned off by his stand-offish personality and spygate scandal; that's exactly what it is.

But the bigger point here -- the Ravens employed a tactic that seems more fitting of the Patriots and Belichick. That deserves discussion and reaction more than whether karma is real (which is just a fun jab on the side of the main point).

Some may not want to hear this, but the organizations are similiar. Harbough said after the game:

"And we did. He was so classy, so gracious. Complimentary about how we played, about our game plan, about how tough it is to play us. I told him how much we pattern our organization around theirs, how much we study them."

So yeah, makes sense that tactically the Ravens beat the Pats at their own game. But I suppose that if the "Karma" notion gives some folks a warm-fuzzy, then go for it.

First off....Yes, I am a Pats fan. Second, Baltimore put the beat down on them....it happens. Physical teams give the Pats trouble - aka Giants. Still, with the parity in the NFL today, getting to the AFC Championship as frequently as they do is a testament to their entire organization. Yes, Belichick blows when it comes to press related stuff, but get him on a show with a media type talking x's and o's and he becomes articulate, animated, and engaging. He does just hate the media, as he realize they are typically useless. Guarantee the Pats will be back next yr. Ravens....doubtful...good like to them against the younger, stronger, more talented 9ers.....

New England has played in a pretty awful division for years. Miami and Buffalo are jokes. NYJ have been a flawed team. THe Patriots are regular season winners but the postseason has really shown how limited their talent is.

@BreaksoftheGame you are probably the person who thought the Broncos were going to the super bowl and think their division isn't easy. The Patriots won their division plenty of times but don't forget the fact that they also have to beat other teams to make it to the playoffs as well and they always prove to be a contender when they make it deep into the playoffs more that many other teams.

Bill Belichick is a poor loser, plain and simple. This was not the first time he has not talked after losing, and won't be the last I'm sure. I don't like him myself, never have, but he is a good coach.

@ggsimmonds Believing in god is something losers do to make themselves feel better is basically what you are saying. You are calling all believers of the worlds third largest religion losers. Maybe you stop being so ignorant before you comment.