That's a difficult question to answer about intelligence. Sure, they are all professionals, but attributing intelligence solely to a situation where emotion, fatigue and other factors play a role could be construed as a careless argument.

Based on last night's game, emotion got the best of the team on the field and on the sidelines, as the Ravens' coaching staff needed to coach tough for 60 minutes just like the players needed to hold tight for 60 minutes. Unfortunately, neither held up well in the last minutes of the game.

Smart players, how about talent? There is no Randy Moss, Wes Welker, Tom Brady on the Ravens' team. Graduating from college does not make them football smart. Maybe more prepared for their everyday lives but not smarter players. The article should show both Pats and Colts probably have more pro bowlers. Talent wins games. What hurt the Ravens most wasn't Scott's actions but the fact the offense in their two previous possessions couldn't get a first down and take time off the clock. The kickoff actually took no time off the clock since it was a touch back. The average NFL return is probably only around 20-25 yards anyway and that would have taken a minimum of 5 seconds off the clock if not more. Did Scott loose his mind? YES. Was it stupid? YES. But did it cost them the game? NO. I don't believe well disciplined means they are smarter, maybe they have more vets. Maybe at the next NFL game we can have a quiz bowl at the end to see who is actually smarter.

So you are questioning the intelligence of teams??? Well, maybe the NCAA should have done that when they were in college, eh?

Perhaps Scott's frustration was over the ruling of a catch on the field. There has been discussion that the Patriots are becoming beneficiaries of questionable calls late in close games. Given what has gone on in NBA officiating circles, is it not conceivable that it could occur in the NFL (even with league complicity perhaps, given the financial advantage to the NFL of an undefeated team)?