Lamar Jackson’s comedic timing is impeccable.
Just a minute before taking to the podium for his weekly media availability, Ravens coach John Harbaugh answered a question. The latter has to do with the highly anticipated halftime show for their Christmas Day game against the Texans, which will be hosted on Netflix livestream by the most decorated Grammy Award winner and Houston native, Beyoncé.
“Wasn’t there a time when someone peeked out the locker room door during the Super Bowl or something?” Harbaugh asked. “Is there a story about that?”
That would be Bengals kicker Evan McPherson in 2022. While his teammates were in the locker room game-planning for the second half and how to overcome a 13-10 deficit, McPherson remained on the field to watch Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar .
Harbaugh smiled. “There would be big problems,” he said if his players followed in McPherson’s footsteps.
The veteran coach left the scrum with enthusiasm to his left. His quarterback flanked from the opposite side and took the microphone for his turn, oblivious to the previous conversation. The second question for Jackson — whose favorite Beyoncé song is “To The Left” — was whether he would be disappointed if he missed the high-profile performance.
“No,” he said, “because I will go there and watch. [It’ll be my] first time seeing Beyoncé perform, and it happened at our game – that was cool. I’ll go out and watch. Sorry Harbaugh, sorry. Sorry guys.”
Was there any thought that the Ravens would come back in the first half, playing at the level they expected so the players could see some of the show?
“I wasn’t even thinking about the lead,” Jackson laughed. “I was just thinking about seeing Beyoncé for the first time. Don’t say it like that; no disrespect or [anything] because I know how people can take things. Next question.”
Although Monday’s press conference was a lively affair following a significant win over the arch-rival Steelers, it’s unlikely any Ravens will make a peep from the visiting locker room at NRG Stadium. Even if it was a “Queen B” performance.
“But I love Beyoncé,” Harbaugh said. “I can’t say I’m a huge Beyoncé fan, but I think I do.”
A reporter chimed in to remind Harbaugh that Beyoncé was a halftime performer when Baltimore beat the 49ers in the Super Bowl on February 3, 2013.
“Is it true? That’s good to know,” Harbaugh said. “I remember that now. Focus, focus.”
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17th week
Ravens in Texas
Wednesday, 4:30 p.m
TV/Stream: CBS, Netflix
Radio: 97.9 FM, 101.5 FM, 1090 AM
Line: Ravens by 5 1/2
Gaming Hub
A gaming hub can refer to a central platform or space dedicated to gaming, where players can access games, interact with other gamers, and enjoy related content. Here are a few different kinds of gaming hubs you might be referring to:
Physical Gaming Hubs:
Gaming Cafés: Physical locations where players can rent time on high-end gaming PCs or consoles to play popular multiplayer or single-player games.
Esports Arenas: Specialized venues for competitive gaming tournaments where players or teams face off in games like League of Legends, CS
, or Fortnite.
Digital Gaming Hubs:
Steam, Epic Games Store, or GOG: Digital storefronts where you can purchase and play games, join online communities, and access updates and patches.
Game Launchers: Platforms like Steam, Blizzard’s Battle.net, and Xbox Game Pass often act as hubs where gamers can access multiple titles and keep track of their library.
Cloud Gaming Platforms: Services like NVIDIA GeForce Now or Xbox Cloud Gaming that allow players to stream games on various devices without needing high-end hardware.
Social/Community Gaming Hubs:
Discord Servers: Dedicated communities for games where players can chat, share tips, and find others to play with.
Reddit Communities: Subreddits dedicated to specific games or gaming news.
Gaming Consoles as Hubs:
Systems like the PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch act as central hubs for playing games, interacting with friends, and even streaming content like Netflix or Twitch.
If you meant something specific by “gaming hub,” let me know and I can elaborate further!
