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Archive for December, 2007

Names Popping Up on the Ravens “Short List” for New Head Coach

Now that Brian Billick has officially been relieved of his duties as Ravens coach, who is on the list to possibly replace him? Well, names are already popping up, some that you knew would be on the list, and others that may be a bit of a surprise. One name is that of Iowa head […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 31 2007

Billick Releases Statement on Being Fired

The following statement is from Brian Billick in the wake of being fired earlier today:
“It has been a great ride with the Ravens and the fans here. My family and I have grown to love this area, and this is where we will continue to live.
“I’ve always bragged that this is the best organization, and […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 31 2007

Ravens Fire Billick After Nine Years as Head Coach

It’s time for a change in Baltimore, and the Ravens have shot the first shocker of the offseason, as head coach Brian Billick was fired on Monday after a 5-11 season. Billick was fired after the team failed to follow up on a 13-3 season, and in fact took huge steps backwards this past […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 31 2007

Ravens Finish Long Season With Win Over Steelers 27-21

Troy Smith completed 16-of-27 passes for 171 yards and a touchdown as the Ravens slipped past the Steelers 27-21 at M&T Bank Stadium.  Musa Smith and Corey Ross combined for 155 yards rushing and two touchdowns helping Baltimore snap a nine-game losing skid, to finish the year at 5-and-11.  Charlie Batch threw for 218 yards, […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 31 2007

Neuheisel Leaving Ravens; Taking UCLA Spot

From AP:

Rick Neuheisel is coming back to UCLA — this time as head coach.
Neuheisel, who quarterbacked the Bruins to victory in the 1984 Rose Bowl and later served as an assistant under Terry Donahue, was hired Saturday as his alma mater’s 16th coach.
The 46-year-old Neuheisel succeeds Karl Dorrell, who was fired Dec. 3 after five […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 29 2007

Tight End Endangered Species In Baltimore

While it is true that most teams tend to have a shortage at one position, usually the position in question is shored up fairly quickly.  Unfortunately for the Baltimore Ravens, it seems that tight end has been a position of need since …. forever.  They have almost no depth there and will more than likely pull […]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Dec 29 2007

Three Big Name Ravens to Miss Steelers Game

Three big names are done as far as playing Sunday against the rival Steelers in the season finale.  Tight end Todd Heap, QB Kyle Boller and running back Willis McGahee all will be in street clothes for the matchup with the 9-6 AFC North Champs.  QB Troy Smith will get the start at QB, while […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 28 2007

Ravens Close Season at Home vs Steelers

Despite struggling throughout their 2007 campaign, the Ravens look to end the year on a high note when they host the rival Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday afternoon. Kickoff at M&T Bank Stadium has been moved to 4:15 p.m. by the NFL.
Led by Pro Bowlers safety Ed Reed and tackle Jonathan Ogden, the Ravens will try to […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 27 2007

State Farm Launches “Your Game/Your Call” Ultimate Pro Bowl Giveaway

Bloomington, Ill., Nov. 20, 2007 – On November 22, Thanksgiving Day, State Farm is officially debuting the “Your Game | Your Call” Ultimate Pro Bowl Giveaway where fans can win one of five trips to the 2008 Pro Bowl in Hawaii. Fans can enter the promotion daily through January 6 at www.statefarm.com/NFL2  for their chance to win […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 26 2007

Ravens’ Losing Streak Hits Nine, Lose To Seahawks 27-6

               
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck provided excellent field generalship and running back Shaun Alexander made a successful return to the football field as the Seahawks defeated a lifeless Ravens team Sunday 27-6. 
Neither team held a big advantage, yardage-wise (Seattle had 336 to Baltimore’s 293) or time of possession (Seattle - 32:36 to Baltimore’s 27:24). But […]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Dec 24 2007