Baltimore Ravens Incredible Playoff Game Win, Head to Indianapolis Next Week

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Patriots 33-14 in an incredible win, making Baltimore PROUD!

From the first seconds when Ray Rice ran 83 yards to score a touchdown on the first drive to the amazing defensive plays forcing turnovers, the Ravens were there to WIN.

It feels like 2001 all over again, and that is GREAT.

The underdogs that no one expected to win, a wildcard into the playoffs, the misfit team that you wonder what they can do.

And that’s just how the Baltimore Ravens like it.

Going into Indianapolis to play the Colts as the clear underdogs, against a nearly perfect 2009 team, a team we have not beaten since 2002, the odds are stacked against us. And that is where the excitement comes alive for our players and our city.

Expect Baltimore to be purpled-up as we get together behind our Ravens and support their playoff run.

Times like these are the ones that show just how exciting, fun, and wonderful it is to live in Baltimore!

GO RAVENS!

Baltimore Paints the Town Purple to Support Our Ravens’ Playoff Run

The City of Baltimore knows how to show its’ pride in the hometeam of the Baltimore Ravens.

Yesterday morning, outside of City Hall and on Federal Hill, the Ravens groundcrew painted the logo on the grass to show our city’s support.   WJZ has video of them stenciling the logo. If you live in Federal Hill, make sure to check it out — and if you don’t, make a trip to see it!

Baltimore Ravens official blogger, Mike Duffy, reported that Governor O’Malley visited the team at practice today and cheered them on, putting the whole state’s support behind them. (O’Malley’s website has been Ravenized as well!)

This is such an exciting time in Baltimore with our Ravens in the playoffs. Friday is officially Purple Friday here in Baltimore, and we are all ready to celebrate and cheer on our team!

GO RAVENS!

 

Photo courtesy of mislibrarain on Flickr.com

Baltimore Ravens Playoff Bound and Heading to New England

Congratulations to our hometown team, the Baltimore Ravens!

It has been a rough season — many more losses than expected, losses that should not have happened — so many penalties, mistakes, missed plays.

But we made it.

Now we have to get our heads in the game, just like we did in 2001 when we won the Superbowl.

No one expected it then.

No one expects it now.

Our players have not seemed themselves this season, and I have been trying to figure out why. The big question is, can they get back to their greatness for the playoffs?

How do they return to greatness? Practice is always important, but mindset is huge. How can they return to the mindset of “WE WILL WIN!”?

This week will be a purple week all around Baltimore. Let’s help our boys get their heads in the winning mode — and take New England by storm!

GO RAVENS!

Baltimore Ravens Still in Playoff Hunt After Mistake Ridden Loss Against Steelers

According to the Baltimore Sun, a confirmation came from the NFL that if the Baltimore Ravens win next week against the Oakland Raiders, they will be in the playoffs.

Now, if the team plays like they did today, that won’t happen.

This game was painful to watch. Mistake after mistake, penalty after penalty, this did not look like a playoff caliber team.

The Ravens should have won this game. They gave away +/- 18 points by touchdowns and scores being recalled due to penalties.

It is very exciting that the Ravens can possibly still make the playoffs and that it is in their own hands whether they do it.

So come on, boys, make Baltimore proud and PLAY LIKE A RAVEN AND WIN NEXT SUNDAY!

Baltimore Blizzard Causes Changes in Ravens Game Sunday December 20, 2009

We are officially in a blizzard warning here in Baltimore, and this has wreaked some havoc on the last Baltimore Ravens home game of the season tomorrow.

Due to the snow, the game has been officially moved to 4:15 pm start time. The snow is due to end around 6 am Sunday. This was to give the City of Baltimore more time to clear the roads around M&T Bank stadium, and make travel safe for those going into Downtown Baltimore. The stadium had 700 people stay overnight to work through the snow today and clear out for tomorrow. They were housed on the club level overnight.

The most interesting connundrum this caused is that the Chicago Bears’ flight was moved from today, Saturday, to Friday night, but due to the storm arriving earlier than expected, their flight was canceled. (Read the Chicago Bears’ official blog/story).

That’s right, the opponents for the Ravens tomorrow are still in Chicago.

What does this mean?

We are not sure yet.

The Bears may be able to fly in tomorrow morning if BWI opens the runway. The game could be delayed further for Sunday night. The game could be played Monday night.

This will be an interesting story to follow as it develops further. Right now, we are snowed in, and enjoying the pretty whiteness outside.

Baltimore Ravens vs Detroit Lions at M&T Bank Stadium in Downtown Baltimore Sunday December 13, 2009

Sundays during football season in Baltimore are interesting, exciting, and fun, as the hometown Baltimore Ravens drive their fans downtown.

This Sunday is another home game,  and M&T Bank Stadium on the edge of Federal Hill in Downtown Baltimore is the place to be. Beginning around 8:30 am Parking lot H will open for tailgating — and there will be a line to get in to get prime spots.

If you don’t have a tailgate of your own to attend, you can visit the Baltimore Ravens sponsored Ravens Walk across from the Johnny Unitas statue where there are games, food, and drink — much of it under cover.

Another pre-game specialty is held at Mothers Federal Hill Grille, where they have a Purple Patio perfect for tailgaiting fun. Their doors open game days at 8 am.

Gametime is 1 pm. Our Ravens have not been playing up to their potential, and they need their fans to be a strong 12th man.

Downtown Baltimore Sundays — where you will be engulfed in a sea of purple, excitement, and fun!

Ravens Win Against Steelers — Great Time in Downtown Baltimore Last Night

If you were unable to be at the stadium last night, you missed the huge electric energy flowing in and around M&T Bank Stadium in Downtown Baltimore.

The tailgating lots opened at 3:20 pm and many enjoyed the warm, gorgeous afternoon hanging out with friends and watching the earlier games on TV’s brought in their cars!

We didn’t head down until about 4:30, but it was a beautiful night, and the excitement was palpable. I was happy to see a friend who I haven’t seen in over 5 years since he moved to California, but was home and came to see the game with us.

We entered the stadium around 7:30 and many were already in their seats. There were quite a few Steelers fans around, and some Baltimore Ravens fans were a bit heated with them already.

Luckily everyone settled down at gametime, which began with spectacular fireworks set off from the tops of the lights on the stadium as the players ran out, and again after the National Anthem was finished.

We began our game on a great note, taking our first drive all the way downfield and scoring a touchdown!

Then, things got tough from there.

Dixon, the rookie 3rd string Quarterback on the Steelers is a fantastic player. He is smart and very fast. Once seasoned, he will be a tough opponent to beat!

The Steelers, though down two important players from their team, were there to win.

Luckily for the Baltimore Ravens, so were they. Going into overtime, Paul Kruger intercepted a pass, and they scored a field goal (thank you, new kicker Billy Cundiff!), creating the late night win over the Steelers, and leaving happy fans to disburse in Federal Hill.

Thank goodness for the rain holding off, and the beautiful night, and the Ravens WIN! Now onto Green Bay. GO RAVENS!

Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium in Downtown Baltimore Sunday November 29, 2009

Sunday Night Football comes to Baltimore in the form of a AFC North Division rivalry when the Ravens take on the Pittsburgh Steelers this week at 8:20 pm.

Pittsburgh is only a few hours away so this is always an exciting game with fans from both sides cheering their teams on.

Neither team has been playing up to their potential, and there is no lock on who could possibly capture the wildcard spot, so this promises to be a great game. This is always a tough game for our Ravens, and we, the fans, need to be a strong 12th man for them!

Parking lots open for tailgaiting about 5 hours prior to gametime at M&T Bank Stadium on the edge of Federal Hill in Downtown Baltimore .

Expect  Baltimore to be electric for SNF and look for a sea of purple all day long.

So join in & wear your purple – and come cheer on our home team!

Baltimore Ravens vs Indianapolis Colts at M&T Bank Stadium in Downtown Baltimore Sunday November 22, 2009

This Sunday is a HUGE game for the Baltimore Ravens, so expect to see an even larger sea of purple than usual in Downtown Baltimore this Sunday.

Why is this such a big game? Because the Indianapolis Colts will be in town. The Colts used to be the Baltimore Colts until they picked up and moved in the middle of the night to Indianapolis in 1983. The city of Baltimore was devastated, and even more hurt when the team name was taken as well, as if they never existed in Baltimore. (Meanwhile the Baltimore Colts were named after Baltimore’s horse breeding tradition, so the name made little sense in Indy.)

The city remained NFL teamless until Art Donovan moved the Cleveland Browns to Baltimore in 1996. Unlike the way things went before, Donovan left the team name in Cleveland, so that when they got a new team, that city could continue to have their legacy.

In 1996, The Baltimore Ravens became Baltimore’s home team, and purple has ruled the town since. But that age old hurt comes back whenever the blue & white & the horseshoe come into OUR hometown with a different city name.

So as you see the waves of purple on Sunday, understand the significance and pride behind the city of Baltimore in wearing it. I expect to be hoarse on Monday because I will be screaming my lungs out in support of our Ravens!

My Keller Williams Excellence Realty Office raised $1,500 for Charity Sunday!

On Sunday our Lutherville office of Keller Williams Excellence Realty held a tailgating party to raise money for KWCares, a 501 (c) (3) Charity.

We were HOPING for a Baltimore Ravens win, since we were watching our home team on multiple screens throughout the office, but we had a victory in our own right!

Through our auction items, including VIP seating, iTunes gift cards, massages, restaurant gift cards and more, plus a raffle of 3 Ravens-Steelers tickets to the game on November 29, 2009, we raised $1,500 for the KWCares Charity!

I was so proud to be a part of the KWCares Committee who brought this event together to raise such a significant amount for our charity.

This was our first year, and we are already planning for next year to make it an annual event!

So mark your calendars for 2010 for an away game against the Bengals. Because we WILL win next year’s match-up and raise even MORE money for charity!

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