The @Ravens official Twitter account had a guest star running the show Sunday.
Olympic champion and long-time Ravens fan Michael Phelps took over the Ravens account for Sunday's game against the Vikings, and he offered a unique perspective for one of the most thrilling games in franchise history.
Here are some of Phelps' best tweets of the day. (Mobile users, tap the "View in Browser" icon above to see the embedded tweets in full web browser).
We're officially handing the controls over to @MichaelPhelps! pic.twitter.com/oAhanX22oN — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 8, 2013
Blizzard! #MPtakeover pic.twitter.com/Wb2u1VE2Os — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 8, 2013
Matt Elam scooped up his second career fumble in the first half Sunday, and then followed it up with a slide through the snow. The play reviewed to see if running back Toby Gerhart was down before fumbling – and referee Peter Morelli was criticized for allowing it to stand – but Phelps certainly liked the result.
STANDS! Weeeeee #mptakeover — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 8, 2013
Running back Adrian Peterson went down with an ankle injury and had to be carted off the field. Phelps showed his support for Peterson with this tweet.
Gotta keep your thoughts and prayers with AP... #mptakeover — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 8, 2013
Phelps showed some love for the grounds crew during the Ravens' first-ever snow game.
Big shoutout to grounds crew today. Not an easy task #mptakeover — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 8, 2013
He definitely loved seeing the return of Dennis Pitta…
Pitta first of many!!!! #MPtakeover — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 8, 2013
#Pitta time. Just saying. #MPtakeover — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 8, 2013
#pittatime — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 8, 2013
WELCOME BACK PITTA!!!!!! #DEMRAVENS #MPtakeover #purplesnowday — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 8, 2013
After the Pitta touchdown in the fourth quarter, things got crazy with four more touchdowns in the final 90 seconds. He never lost hope during and here was his assessment during the thrilling back-and-forth finish.
Regroup. Plenty of time. One score game. Time to focus. Lets go! #MPtakeover #purplesnowday — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 8, 2013
NEVER A DOUBT!!!! Way to go Jacoby #MPtakeover #Purplesnowday — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 8, 2013
Thank you Mike Tomlin for being in Pittsburgh #MPtakeover #purplesnowday — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 8, 2013
And once again. Still have time. One score game. Regroup and make it happen #MPtakeover #purplesnowday — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 8, 2013
THERE IT IS!!!!! Are you serious!?!?! 4TDs in 1:30!! Snowballs at M&T. Best game EVER for those who stayed! #MPtakeover #purplesnowday — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 8, 2013
Be safe all who are driving home from M&T! I had and ABSOLUTE BLAST! Thank you so much to the @ravens for allowing me to take over! — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 8, 2013
