Walking the grim city streets after football practice, the youngster glanced over his shoulder. His pulse raced. His pace quickened. His route had landed him on enemy turf, and the Raw Dogs weren't a Detroit gang to mess with.

Just a few more blocks, Bart Scott thought.

RAVENS@BENGALS Season opener, tomorrow, 7 p.m., ESPN, Ch. 13, 1090 AM, 97.9 FM Line: Bengals by 2 1/2