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    FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Ray Lewis #52 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates in the locker room after defeating the New England Patriots in the 2013 AFC Championship game at Gillette Stadium on January 20, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Baltimore Ravens defeated the New England Patriots 28-13. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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    Doug Kapustin - MCT
    Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco and head coach John Harbaugh embrace after the Ravens win the AFC Championship over New England and a trip to the Super Bowl at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts, Sunday night, January 20, 2013. (Doug Kapustin/MCT)
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    Matt Slocum - AP
    Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Ray Lewis waits for the start of the NFL football AFC Championship football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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    Charles Krupa - AP
    Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) reacts after throwing a five-yeard touchdown pass to Dennis Pitta during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. Right is New England Patriots defensive end Trevor Scott. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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    Steven Senne - AP
    New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) meets with Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) after the NFL football AFC Championship football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. The Ravens won 28-13 to advance to Super Bowl XLVII. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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    Doug Kapustin - MCT
    Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco greets Ravens fans after the Ravens win the AFC Championship over New England and a trip to the Super Bowl at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts, Sunday night, January 20, 2013. (Doug Kapustin/MCT)
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    Elise Amendola - AP
    Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Ray Lewis, right, and Jacoby Jones celebrate in the team's locker room after the NFL football AFC Championship football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. The Ravens defeated the Patriots, 28-13, to advance to Super Bowl XLVII. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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    Elise Amendola - AP
    Baltimore Ravens owner Stephen J. Bisciotti is hugged by Ray Lewis after the NFL football AFC Championship football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. The Ravens defeated the Patriots, 28-13, to advance to Super Bowl XLVII. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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    Stephan Savoia - AP
    Baltimore Ravens defensive back Chris Johnson (39) hugs Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Ray Lewis, right, after the NFL football AFC Championship football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. The Ravens won 28-13 to advance to Super Bowl XLVII. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
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    Jim Rogash - Getty Images
    FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Head coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens hugs head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots after winning the 2013 AFC Championship game at Gillette Stadium on January 20, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Baltimore Ravens defeated the New England Patriots 28-13. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
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    Elsa - Getty Images
    FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Ray Lewis #52 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates with the Lamar Hunt Trophy? in the locker room after defeating the New England Patriots in the 2013 AFC Championship game at Gillette Stadium on January 20, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Baltimore Ravens defeated the New England Patriots 28-13. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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    Jared Wickerham - Getty Images
    Dennis Pitta #88 of the Baltimore Ravens fails to catch a pass in the end zone against Dont'a Hightower #54 of the New England Patriots during the 2013 AFC Championship game at Gillette Stadium on January 20, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
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    Elsa - Getty Images
    Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks on against the Baltimore Ravens during the 2013 AFC Championship game at Gillette Stadium on January 20, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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    Matt Slocum - AP
    New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) runs out of the tackle of Baltimore Ravens free safety Ed Reed (20) during the first half of the NFL football AFC Championship football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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    Elsa - Getty Images
    Aaron Hernandez #81 of the New England Patriots misses a catch against the Baltimore Ravens during the 2013 AFC Championship game at Gillette Stadium on January 20, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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    Kevin C. Cox - Getty Images
    ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Fox broadcaster Terry Bradshaw interviews quarterback Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers in the locker room after the 49ers defeat the Atlanta Falcons 28-24 in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    Kevin C. Cox - Getty Images
    ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Frank Gore #21 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates in the locker room after the 49ers defeat the Atlanta Falcons 28-24 in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    Kevin C. Cox - Getty Images
    ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: The San Francisco 49ers celebrate in the locker room after defeating the Atlanta Falcons 28-24 in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    Dave Martin - AP
    San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh reacts after the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. The 49ers won 28-24 to advance to Super Bowl XLVII. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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    John Bazemore - AP
    Atlanta Falcons' Dunta Robinson hugs Sean Weatherspoon after the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. The 49ers won 28-24 to advance to Super Bowl XLVII. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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    Mike Ehrmann - Getty Images
    ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Dunta Robinson #23 of the Atlanta Falcons sits on the bench after the Falcons were defeated 28-24 by the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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    Kevin C. Cox - Getty Images
    ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Quarterback Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers hugs a teammate as they celebrate in the locker room after the 49ers defeat the Atlanta Falcons 28-24 in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    Kevin C. Cox - Getty Images
    ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Quarterback Colin Kaepernick #7 hugs guard Alex Boone #75 of the San Francisco 49ers as they celebrate in the locker room after the 49ers defeat the Atlanta Falcons 28-24 in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    Kevin C. Cox - Getty Images
    ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Vernon Davis #85 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates in the locker room after the 49ers defeat the Atlanta Falcons 28-24 in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    Dave Martin - AP
    San Francisco 49ers' Colin Kaepernick celebrates with Anthony Davis after the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. The 49ers won 28-24 to advance to Super Bowl XLVII. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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    ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Cornerback Carlos Rogers #22 of the San Francisco 49ers breaks up a pass to wide receiver Roddy White #84 of the Atlanta Falcons in the second half in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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    Kevin C. Cox - Getty Images
    ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Cornerback Tarell Brown #25 of the San Francisco 49ers breaks up a pass to wide receiver Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons in the second half in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    John Bazemore - AP
    Atlanta Falcons' Harry Douglas makes a catch during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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    John Bazemore - AP
    San Francisco 49ers' Chris Culliver intercepts a pass in front of Atlanta Falcons' Harry Douglas (83) during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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    Dave Martin - AP
    The San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons face off across the line during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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    Dave Martin - AP
    San Francisco 49ers' David Akers watches his missed field goal during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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    John Bazemore - AP
    San Francisco 49ers' Chris Culliver intercepts a pass in front of Atlanta Falcons' Harry Douglas (83) during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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    Dave Martin - AP
    The San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons face off across the line during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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    Dave Martin - AP
    San Francisco 49ers' David Akers watches his missed field goal during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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    Charles Krupa - AP
    A New England Patriots fans waits for the start of the NFL football AFC Championship football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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    Kevin C. Cox - Getty Images
    ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons fumbles the ball and is recovered by outside linebacker Aldon Smith #99 of the San Francisco 49ers in the third quarter in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    Mike Ehrmann - Getty Images
    ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: The United States flag covers the field during the national anthem before the Atlanta Falcons take on the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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    Chris Graythen - Getty Images
    ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Head coach Jim Harbaugh talks with quarterback Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers in the third quarter while taking on the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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    Dave Martin - AP
    San Francisco 49ers' Aldon Smith (99) celebrates after recovering a fumble during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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    Dave Martin - AP
    Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones is congratulated by Roddy White (84) after catching a 46-yard touchdown pass during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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    Mark Humphrey - AP
    An Atlanta Falcons fan watches the opening minutes of the game again the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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    Dave Martin - AP
    A member of the honor guard carries the US Flag off the field during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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    Dave Martin - AP
    Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones (11) catches a touchdown pass in front of San Francisco 49ers' Donte Whitner during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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    David Goldman - AP
    Atlanta Falcons' Thomas DeCoud breaks up a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers' Vernon Davis during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    Mark Humphrey - AP
    Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan hands off the ball to running back Michael Turner during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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    David Goldman - AP
    San Francisco 49ers' Colin Kaepernick throws before the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    David Goldman - AP
    Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner carries the ball during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    David Goldman - AP
    Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan passes the ball during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    Mark Humphrey - AP
    Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones (11) catches a pass in front of San Francisco 49ers' Tarell Brown (25) during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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    Dave Martin - AP
    San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick passes the ball during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game againt the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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    Dave Martin - AP
    San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick looks for an opening to pass during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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    David Goldman - AP
    Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith yells to his players during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    Mark Humphrey - AP
    Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones catches a pass with San Francisco 49ers' Dashon Goldson (38) defending during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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    David Goldman - AP
    Atlanta Falcons' Dunta Robinson looks across the field before the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    Dave Martin - AP
    Atlanta Falcons' Roddy White catches a pass with San Francisco 49ers' Dashon Goldson defending during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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    Dave Martin - AP
    An Atlanta Falcons fans waves the team flag during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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