tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39386644357269515212009-04-20T09:27:48.468-04:00Ray Lewis Eats People"Crabcakes and football, thats what Maryland does."RayLewisEatsPeoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11725188474273472839noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938664435726951521.post-40887814736295685192008-12-11T11:55:00.004-05:002008-12-11T11:58:29.587-05:00Ravens vs. Steelers is a Bitter RivalryPreach on James Walker. Preach on."Welcome to the most underrated rivalry in the National Football League. It involves toughness, familiarity, hatred, mutual respect and, on Sunday, the AFC North division title. There is never a shortage of excitement when the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens meet. But when you think of the NFL's top rivalries on a leaguewide scale, this one rarely comes RayLewisEatsPeoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11725188474273472839noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938664435726951521.post-56492498731189277622008-12-10T14:45:00.003-05:002008-12-10T14:49:06.332-05:00Ravens Defense Ranks High In Every CategoryThe Baltimore Ravens defense is and has been one of the best in the NFL for over a decade. They currently rank no worse than 3rd in any of the major defensive categories. This week they face one of the two defenses that can challenge them for the title of "Best defense in the NFL." The Pittsburgh Steelers have been really impressive this year playing behind former Raven, James Harrison. This willRayLewisEatsPeoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11725188474273472839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938664435726951521.post-50583372325644032132008-12-10T09:04:00.002-05:002008-12-10T09:05:28.268-05:00Joe Flacco for Vice Presidentvar iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(320,480,338321,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}()I like the idea of Joe Flacco for Vice President of the United States. He knows how to spell "potato" and doesn't own a shotgun, which he uses to shoot unsuspecting victims. By all accounts, Flacco would be one of the best VPs in history.RayLewisEatsPeoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11725188474273472839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938664435726951521.post-70000807237251093802008-12-09T14:05:00.004-05:002008-12-09T14:21:21.301-05:00Baltimore Ravens Moving Up in NFL Power RankingsThe world wide leader finally moved the Ravens up to single digits in the NFL power rankings. They now rank 7th in the NFL. Here is the full top ten:1. Titans2. Giants3. Steelers4. Panthers5. Colts6. Bucs7. Ravens "The Ravens aren't asking for respect. As winners of seven of their last eight, they're taking it." -James Walker8. Cowboys9. Cardinals10. PatriotsHere are 7 Ravens Cheerleaders to RayLewisEatsPeoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11725188474273472839noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938664435726951521.post-57507756524283048152008-12-09T12:22:00.002-05:002008-12-09T12:24:07.721-05:00Ed Reed Should be Defensive Player of the WeekVote for Ed Reed for 'Defensive Player of the Week' at NFL.comRayLewisEatsPeoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11725188474273472839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938664435726951521.post-55860144266260546162008-12-08T13:57:00.007-05:002008-12-08T14:36:45.274-05:00Battle of the Beltway Goes to BaltimoreThe Baltimore Ravens took the field Sunday Night in a game against the cross-town rival Washington Redskins that had major playoff implications. The Ravens came out victorious with a score of 24-10. This win allows the Ravens to keep pace in the AFC North Division race, just one win behind the 10-3 Pittsburgh Steelers. Meanwhile, the Redskins's chances of making the playoffs got significantly RayLewisEatsPeoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11725188474273472839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938664435726951521.post-89208645392226842372008-12-03T16:22:00.004-05:002008-12-03T16:23:21.201-05:00Haloti Ngata Needs His PropsJeffri Chadiha shines some light on a story that hasn't received enough attention around the NFL. Haloti Ngata has been an interior force for the Baltimore Ravens, but has received very little national acclaim and certainly no pro bowls invitations.He is the anchor of a defensive line that helps make up the 2nd best defense in the NFL. Its time to get Haloti out there for the world to see. Its RayLewisEatsPeoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11725188474273472839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938664435726951521.post-80461459604649489392008-12-03T09:02:00.000-05:002008-12-03T09:03:23.459-05:00Ravens' Backfield Ready for End of SeasonThe Ravens' three headed monster in the backfield really increases the team's chances of not only making the playoffs, but winning some playoff games. Splitting time between Willis McGahee, Le' Ron McClain and Ray Rice has helped to keep all three fresh. They provide the Ravens with a more potent rushing attack than most teams in the NFL because they are not only good, but they aren't worn down RayLewisEatsPeoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11725188474273472839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938664435726951521.post-73032646192180602162008-12-02T13:05:00.003-05:002008-12-02T13:28:44.297-05:00Plaxico Burress' Gun Shot Wound Makes You ThinkFor those of you that don't know, New York Giants WR Plaxico Burress accidentally shot himself while in a nightclub this weekend. He is in all kinds of trouble for carrying and firing a concealed weapon, which he apparently didn't have a permit to do. If you want more info on the story you can check it out here, here, here, or here.Though this situation does directly affect the Ravens right now, RayLewisEatsPeoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11725188474273472839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938664435726951521.post-38043568229774734522008-12-01T15:09:00.004-05:002008-12-01T15:17:40.874-05:00Ravens and Steelers in a playoff raceSteve Garceau made the claim on BaltimoreRavens.com that it is a two horse race between the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers heading into the final 4 weeks of the season. I agree that no other AFC North team (Ohio teams) are able to win because that simply can't be argued at this point, but this isn't just a two horse race.The Steelers and Ravens both have intensely difficult schedules RayLewisEatsPeoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11725188474273472839noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938664435726951521.post-3138717835637065732008-12-01T12:47:00.004-05:002008-12-01T13:02:49.590-05:00Baltimore Ravens declaw the Cincinnati BengalsWell the Baltimore Ravens did it again. They dominated yet another opponent, with this week's victim being the Cincinnati Bengals. The 34-3 victory was as dominant as a win could be.The Ravens beat the Bengals in total yards (451 to 155), completion percentage (66.6 to 36.4), turnovers (0 to 1), possession time (38:58 to 21:02) and almost every other major positive statistic. Mark Clayton stood RayLewisEatsPeoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11725188474273472839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938664435726951521.post-77219134131479268592008-11-10T09:31:00.004-05:002008-11-10T09:42:28.345-05:00Ravens Best Texans 41-13What they're saying around the web:Associated Press: The Baltimore Ravens have won four straight, rookie Joe Flacco is showing the poise of a veteran and Ray Lewis looks as good as ever.Sporting Life: The Ravens' stifling defence intercepted Sage Rosenfels four times. Two of those picks led to second-half touchdowns, as Baltimore erupted for 29 points after intermission, a second-half season RayLewisEatsPeoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11725188474273472839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938664435726951521.post-30555763715521253602008-11-09T15:52:00.003-05:002008-11-09T15:56:57.063-05:00Knee-Jerk Reaction: Ravens/TexasThe Ravens put together another impressive win today against the Houston Texans. The team is firing on all cylinders and has proven they are a contender.The veterans are meshing well with the young guys.It feels great to see Todd Heap's name on the scoreboard again.RayLewisEatsPeoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11725188474273472839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938664435726951521.post-61215600587301822312008-11-07T13:15:00.003-05:002008-11-07T13:18:48.722-05:00Ravens are #4 in power rankingsBill Simmons, ESPN's Sports Guy, put out his most recent NFL power rankings. He placed the Ravens at #4 in a group with the Steelers and Panthers. Simmons' only knock on the Ravens was a rookie QB at the helm. What he fails to realize is that rookie QB is playing better than a lot of veterans around the NFL. RayLewisEatsPeoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11725188474273472839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938664435726951521.post-755851102560482722008-11-05T11:28:00.003-05:002008-11-05T11:36:27.701-05:00John Harbaugh gives his team a breakThe Baltimore Sun recently wrote a piece about the fact that the Raven's haven't had a Monday off since the season started. As they say in the story, most teams are given Mondays off if they win their game that weekend. It takes guts for a rookie head coach like John Harbaugh to tell his team that they have to change tradition and work through their usual weekly break. It is those kind of guts RayLewisEatsPeoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11725188474273472839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938664435726951521.post-53678837974171658012008-11-04T13:20:00.010-05:002008-11-04T13:56:43.700-05:00Chris Johnson heads list of offensive rookiesMy ranking of the NFL's top 10 most impactful offensive rookies mid-way through the 2008 season:
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They started the year hot, hit a serious bump in the road, and rebounded with a team effort.RayLewisEatsPeoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11725188474273472839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938664435726951521.post-34661502630343451932008-06-12T08:46:00.002-04:002008-11-06T21:51:22.931-05:00Jonathan Ogden RetiresJonathan Ogden has officially retired from the NFL. He played 12 arduous season with the Baltimore Ravens, in which he was nominated to 11 Pro Bowls and won a Super Bowl. Ogden was the Ravens first draft pick in franchise history, picked fourth out of UCLA. After his rookie season, Ogden was moved from left guard to left tackle where he served as the anchor of the Raven’s offensive line for 11 RayLewisEatsPeoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11725188474273472839noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938664435726951521.post-56332856982740262632008-06-11T10:12:00.003-04:002008-06-11T12:07:05.873-04:00Ray Lewis to the Cowboys?The Ebony Bird just posted a story about ludicrous rumors of Ray Lewis heading to Dallas to play for Jerry Jones. They credit hall of fame WR Jerry Rice with the story, who is clearly senile in his old age. Check it out...RayLewisEatsPeoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11725188474273472839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938664435726951521.post-49449383593387012692008-06-11T09:01:00.004-04:002008-06-11T09:41:35.449-04:00Do you believe Tim Donaghy?Former NBA referee, Tim Donaghy, will soon plead guilty to fixing basketball games for profit. Before he signs his name on the dotted line of purgatory he is making strong claims that he's not the only guilty member of the NBA. Donaghy asserts that other referees called games under ulterior motives, mainly that NBA front office officials instructed refs to call games certain ways. Donaghy argues RayLewisEatsPeoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11725188474273472839noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938664435726951521.post-78976463682860834632008-06-09T14:40:00.003-04:002008-11-06T21:51:23.181-05:00Dawan Landry is the talk of the townJohn Harbaugh, Rex Ryan and every other person in Baltimore are raving about Dawan Landry. The consensus seems to be that he will become the star that the Ravens hoped.Carroll County Times:Landry ready to emerge as starBaltimore Sun:Which Raven has impressed John Harbaugh?RayLewisEatsPeoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11725188474273472839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938664435726951521.post-31304628816447738162008-06-04T12:50:00.004-04:002008-11-06T21:51:23.329-05:00Baltimore Raven OT Jonathan Ogden expected to retireVeteran OT Jonathan Ogden is expected to officially announce that he will be retiring from professional football later this week. Most everybody was already acting under the assumption that Ogden would say goodbye to the game, but it doesn't change the fact that he leaves a void in the offensive line. There is no replacing a sure hall of famer and one of the greatest offensive linemen in RayLewisEatsPeoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11725188474273472839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938664435726951521.post-9250961571696526182008-06-03T16:02:00.003-04:002008-11-06T21:51:23.529-05:00No words necessaryRayLewisEatsPeoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11725188474273472839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938664435726951521.post-20754726590100767202008-06-03T09:43:00.002-04:002008-11-06T21:51:23.648-05:00Baltimore Ravens draft class of 1996The NFL Network recently ranked the top 10 draft classes in the history of the NFL. The 1996 draft class for the Ravens was ranked 5th with the likes of Jonathan Ogden, Ray Lewis, DeRon Jenkins, Jermaine Lewis, Dexter Daniels, James Roe and Jon Stark.It is primarily because of Ogden and Lewis that this class is ranked as high as it is and because of the other draftees that it is ranked as low as RayLewisEatsPeoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11725188474273472839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938664435726951521.post-34645288661861492152008-06-02T15:45:00.007-04:002008-11-06T21:51:24.589-05:00Kyle Boller's careerBelow, you will find the story of Ravens QB Kyle Boller's career in picture form:Boller and his posse on draft day. Who knew how wonderful his career would turn out??Boller was thrown into the spotlight immediately. Here he is in all of his glory, with all his potential, proving white men can jump.Boller begins to show his true colors not to long after putting on a Raven's uniform. A gunslinger RayLewisEatsPeoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11725188474273472839noreply@blogger.com0