Following a 35-10 win over the Cleveland Browns, the Baltimore Ravens ended their winning season with a 12-5 record. As the Ravens won the AFC North, head coach John Harbaugh had much to say about his team, his coaches, and his God. This isn’t anything new, as Harbaugh has often prayed and read Scripture with his team.
“To God be the glory—whatever we accomplish this year,” said Harbaugh.
John Harbaugh Points to a ‘Greater Glory’ as the Baltimore Ravens Head Into the Playoffs
Described as a “man of God,” Harbaugh is a practicing Catholic who carries his faith with him on and off the field. He accepted the head coach position for the Baltimore Ravens back in 2008 and has led the team with strategy, grit, and faith. The Ravens had much to celebrate as they ended their season clinching the top spot in the AFC North.
While wearing a “How Great Is our God” shirt during the postgame press conference, Harbaugh pointed to a “greater glory.” While he talked about players, stats, coaches, and plays, the head coach focused the credit on God.
“Everything was going to be for one another and for a greater glory,” said Harbaugh. “To God be the glory—whatever we accomplish this year.”
Harbaugh spent several minutes, as expected, crediting the team for an incredible win. Two game balls were given after the game: one to Michael Pierce for “the most crazy, amazing play in NFL history” and another to offensive coordinator Todd Monken.
Pierce, a 355-pound defensive tackle, intercepted the ball for the first time in his NFL career. He had the opportunity to run the ball, but, instead, Pierce chose to slide after just six yards.
“There’s a long history of turning big-guy interceptions and fumbles and all that stuff into memes,” said Pierce after the game. “At the risk of ruining a career play like that for myself, it’s time to go home. So, the bus was out of gas. We’re good.”
Monken led the Ravens offense to more than 4,000 passing and 3,000 rushing yards in a season.
Harbaugh was also captured on video after the game with his team in the locker room. With nearly 150,000 views, the video of Harbaugh leading his team not only to the AFC North victory—but also later leading them in the Lord’s Prayer—has gone viral.
As the video begins, Harbaugh says, “To God be the glory,” and then leads the team in the Lord’s Prayer.
“Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread,” the men prayed. “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.”
TRENDING: John Harbaugh leading the #Ravens in a post-game locker room prayer after clinching the AFC North.
“Our Father, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread…”
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