Baltimore Exploding With Ravens Pride
by lastcallbmore on Jan 14, 2012 7:02 AM EST
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Today was purple Friday in Baltimore and it completely amazed me just how far reaching the love for football and the Ravens has become in our city. I know many of the readers on this site are from out of town and even out of the country. I wish that you could be here to experience the love for your team.
You can't drive down the street without seeing fans walking around in there Ravens gear. Most of them stopping to converse with each other and talk a little trash about this weekends game. Storefronts are decked out with purple streamers and confetti. Buildings all around the city have changed out their night lights for purple tinted ones.
I was at Hightopps Bar in Timonium tonight and about one out of every four people there where either dressed in purple or wearing a jersey. Every now and then you would here a couple of people yell "Go Ravens!" and start high fiving, just like it's game day.
Earlier today the Ravens cheerleaders were going around to many of the bars in town on a bus doing Ravens cheering and autograph-signing events. Some of the people from the marketing side of the team have been out stenciling Ravens logo's around town as well.
It really is a great sight to take in. This team is doing an amazing thing for this city. People are just generally happier and they talk to each other more. I love what football is doing for this town and could not imagine if we didn't have a team. We should all be very thankful that Baltimore has such a fine organization from top to bottom.
Honestly I would hate to be a Steelers fan living in Baltimore right now. Or a fan of any other team for that matter. Half the local news tonight was either about the Ravens or about the city celebrating them. If the Ravens can win on Sunday it will get even crazier and if they make it to the Super Bowl this city just might explode. I can't wait!
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A little early for the Parade
True arrogance has been displayed here- WestministerRavensfan or something
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
Another great article backing our team showing our cities pride and another dumb texan fan has to throw his stupid opinion in.
by lsg2131 on Jan 14, 2012 7:52 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Its the NFL, way to throw a Pep Rally
Act like you been here before
The only thing dumb is having a premature celebration
True arrogance has been displayed here- WestministerRavensfan or something
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
Purple friday actually happens the whole season. Every friday people where purple or ravens gear to get ready for the game on sunday.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
I've had a dose or two of
“premature celebration” I’m sorry to admit.
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Jan 14, 2012 9:56 AM EST up reply actions
Maybe try to know what the fuck your talking about before you come over here and make an ass out of yourself. Purple Fridays already happen all year. Not to mention a division title deserves to be celebrated. I understand the whole playoff thing is new to you guys, so just sit back and we’ll show you how its done.
by StuckInUtah on Jan 14, 2012 9:41 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
How is loving your team a premature celebration?
While I am sure you are an expert at premature happenings, I’m not sure how celebrating your home town team is in any way offensive to the team you are about to beat? You look and sound slow witted and jealous with this mindless comment.
The majority of fans from Houston that have commented on here have been civil and seem to know about the game. I hope the other fans from your home blog recognize the ignorance you have portrayed and see that you are giving them a bad name.
Don't let my defense dictate your offense..
by lastcallbmore on Jan 14, 2012 3:25 PM EST up reply actions
My blog is <em>so</em> Holy
Thank you for your opinion, isn’t it great. Being able to express your own opinion freely.
Lovely….
What a movement that was, like a little time capsule of joy happening while I write it until you read it.
True arrogance has been displayed here- WestministerRavensfan or something
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
we have been here before
it’s called tradition. I work at a college in bmore and we light one of our buildings purple every year when the ravens are in the playoffs. this year it was two buildings. everything seems more intense because its a HOME playoff game.
It’s not our fault you haven’t been to the playoffs before and you have no traditions.
we are supporting our team. you should try it—on your own &=%%#=&* board
by GayleG on Jan 14, 2012 8:39 AM EST via Android app reply actions 1 recs
Seven Nation Army bitches
We’re coming for Yates
by RavensfaninTX on Jan 14, 2012 9:22 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
"Act like you've been here before"
Obviously, regrettable and very noticeably, Texans fans have not been there before and their chest-pounding proves it.
aka 'Rexx'
And neither has their team
Being a transplanted Baltimoron living in Austin for the past couple of years, this week down here has been excruciating.
All they talk about on the radio down here is Flacco this and Flacco that… How much Joee is a whiner and how he is going to hand the game to Houston.
The Houston beat writer was on last night and flat out told the host he gives the Texans about a 2% chance of winning tomorrow. He said the Ravens front seven on both sides of the ball will wear them down and dominate the game eventually.
by RavensfaninTX on Jan 14, 2012 12:00 PM EST up reply actions
Pretty fair assessment
Flacco is the furthest from a whiner of any QB in the NFL. Even Harbaugh says he never looks at the ref asking, “where’s my flag?” like some other QB’s (Brady) do.
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Jan 14, 2012 12:40 PM EST up reply actions
Then again, last calll,
what do you mean “if” the Ravens win? Typo, should have been “when!”
aka 'Rexx'
This format implies sarcasm
True arrogance has been displayed here- WestministerRavensfan or something
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
by WreckNTexan on Jan 14, 2012 11:21 AM EST up reply actions
I might he going a little overboard here, but...
Steelers Fans > Texans Fans
Atleast they have somewhat of a reason to be irritating and cocky.
by StuckInUtah on Jan 14, 2012 1:00 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 2 recs
Fine organization.
This article mentions fans from out of town…as I am. Texas actually. Now I don’t proclaim to be any type of football expert. I’m sure many of you guys know more than me. But I really admire the way this organization has built the team. It seems as though the Ravens were built to “win games at the line of scrimmage.” A very strong O line and D line. I have always felt this is the best way to win. Running the ball well,stopping the run, and pressuring the QB is THE way to win in the playoffs…IMO. These are two areas the Ravens have quite obviously excelled. It’s always nice to have the big name QB and the “flashy” passing game. That’ll get you there. But if you wanna take home the Lombardi, you’re gonna have to win the battles at the line. Forgive me if I’m sounding to melodramatic and overstating the obvious. I’m sure it is for most of you guys. Maybe I’m just a little to excited about tomorrow…laugh This is just “my two cents.” GO RAVENS!!!
Be modest! It is the kind of pride least likely to offend.
--Jules Renard (1864 - 1910)
by IndridCold on Jan 14, 2012 12:09 PM EST via Android app reply actions
Three areas…sorry. I guess I can’t count!
Be modest! It is the kind of pride least likely to offend.
--Jules Renard (1864 - 1910)
by IndridCold on Jan 14, 2012 12:13 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
The Steelers are a blueprint for success
They are our nemesis, and in order for us to compete with them year in and year out, you must have a chance to beat them twice a year.
We are finally there.
When Pitt drafted fast receivers, Ozzie answered with bigger faster corners.
You have to have the depth and the weapons to beat your rivals.
We are ready..no go out there and beat their butts.
by RavensfaninTX on Jan 14, 2012 12:16 PM EST up reply actions
“Here, here!” Go Ravens!
Be modest! It is the kind of pride least likely to offend.
--Jules Renard (1864 - 1910)
by IndridCold on Jan 14, 2012 12:31 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Much love to Ray Ray and the gang from New Mexico
The best part of going out to watch the game tomorrow will be the complete absence of Steeler fans. It’s like they spontaneously appear around Albuquerque sometimes. Not sure how many times I’ve seen a Steelers decal on the back of a car only to think “I bet this guy has never been to to Pittsburgh”…
WWRLD (What Would Ray Lewis Do)
Tell me about it
As a Utah resident, I know exactly what you’re talking about.
by StuckInUtah on Jan 14, 2012 1:52 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Used to live close to Philly
And back in the 90’s every car you saw has Cowboys stickers on them.
I have lived in Texas now for two years,and I have yet to see anything from any team from the east.
The funny thing is down here near Austin the yakking is all Cowboys all the time
Now that they are not in the playoffs, all of a sudden the Texans are king.
by RavensfaninTX on Jan 14, 2012 2:47 PM EST up reply actions
Everything is bigger in Texas
Even the bandwagon fan bases.
WWRLD (What Would Ray Lewis Do)
by tubamatt7688 on Jan 14, 2012 2:53 PM EST up reply actions
tell me about it
True arrogance has been displayed here- WestministerRavensfan or something
Hi My name is Jack, why don't you help me off?
by WreckNTexan on Jan 14, 2012 4:55 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
All Right
I have to give you credit for that -that’s pretty good!
"A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring."
"The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug."
"God's whiskers! Your face is as hideous as the demon's in my storybook!"
"I never expected to see the day when girls would get sunburned in the places they do today."
"It's big for a reason."
For Pittsburgh fans, that's Pope, Twain, Rostand, Rogers and Megamind
You have some issues with this amalgamation of all “evil” Steelers fans that have “slighted” you in the past. It should be a cause for concern. If you were a player, and you were imagining this stuff to get yourself pumped, that’s one thing, but there is nothing to be gained from this.
Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?
Ravens' Man of the Year
Peter Angelos.
I love that Biscotti is such a good owner and that the Ravens are perennial contenders.
But with all due respect to the wonderful Matt Birk, Angelos handed the Ravens the key to the city. The Ravens rule this town, but without Angelos creating such a contrast, the Ravens would certainly be popular, but the Orioles play baseball, and therefore would have been top dog.
However, Mr. A’s astonishingly poor – hell, make that pathetic – hell, make that sickening – ownership, combined with one of the best organizations in sports manning the other guys in town, made life simpler for Ravens and Ravens fans alike.
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