Ravens in Our Community: 2008 Thanksgiving Efforts
Ravens in Our Community: 2008 Thanksgiving Efforts
MASN Staff
Orioles
Close to 20 Ravens players will be in our community this Tuesday (11/25) to provide holiday meals to families in need. Each year, the players commit to making a difference and feeding Maryland families. In addition to hosting the annual Ravens Food & Family Drive and November collection efforts, the Ravens All Community Team Foundation made a $10,000 donation to the Bea Gaddy Family Center for its annual Thanksgiving dinner events. Together, the Ravens' organization and players work to...
Redskins-Ravens to be NBC Sunday Night Game on December 7
Redskins-Ravens to be NBC Sunday Night Game on December 7
MASN Staff
Orioles
The Week 14 Washington Redskins-Baltimore Ravens game on Sunday, December 7 will be played at 8:15 PM ET on NBC and the New England Patriots-Seattle Seahawks game that day will move to 4:05 PM ET on CBS, the NFL announced today. Following is the final Week 14 NFL schedule (asterisk and bold/italics represents changed game time): THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4 OAKLAND AT SAN DIEGO 5:15 PM (PT) NFLN SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 JACKSONVILLE AT CHICAGO 12:00 PM (CT) CBS MINNESOTA AT DETROIT 1:00 PM...
Ravens TE Todd Heap to Visit Piney Ridge Elementary in Sykesville, MD on December 2
Ravens TE Todd Heap to Visit Piney Ridge Elementary in Sykesville, MD on December 2
MASN Staff
Orioles
Heap among 34 players participating in "NFL Take a Player to School" presented by JCPenney Afterschool WHO: Baltimore Ravens TE Todd Heap Students from Piney Ridge Elementary WHAT: Heap will pick up 3rd grade student Zachary Owings in a limo from his house, take him to Piney Ridge Elementary, visit the Principal's office, and speak to students about the importance of good health. During the visit, Heap will lead kids in fitness activities, as part of...
Ravens Players Host 4th Annual Holiday Helpers Thursday (12/4)
Ravens Players Host 4th Annual Holiday Helpers Thursday (12/4)
MASN Staff
Orioles
Ravens QB Kyle Boller, WR Derrick Mason and CB Samari Rolle will host the 4th Annual Holiday Helpers event tomorrow, Thursday, Dec. 4, at the Pikesville Target at 6:30 p.m. In conjunction with their nonprofit charitable foundations, the players donated a total of $15,000 and will provide 55 Baltimore-area youth with gift certificates to Target. The players will join teammates, alumni and more than 40 Ravens cheerleaders as personal shoppers for the children. In addition, several Baltimore...
"A Raven in a Pear Tree" Holiday Party This Monday
"A Raven in a Pear Tree" Holiday Party This Monday
MASN Staff
Orioles
Ravens QB Joe Flacco and T Adam Terry will join assistant head coach/defensive coordinator Rex Ryan in supporting Special Olympics Maryland at "A Raven in a Pear Tree" Holiday Party this Monday, Dec. 8. Terry and Ryan are official spokespersons for the nonprofit organization which provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The party is presented by 98 Rock and will feature...
Ravens Roster Moves
Ravens Roster Moves
MASN Staff
Orioles
The Ravens have signed the following player to their active roster: Jalen Parmele (RB, 5-11, 220, Rookie, Toledo) - Parmele's bio is on page 266 of the Miami Dolphins' Media Guide. Baltimore has also placed the following player on Injured Reserve: Lamar Divens (DT, 6-3, 333, Rookie, Tennessee State) - Shoulder
Ravens Name 2008 Community Quarterback Award Winners
Ravens Name 2008 Community Quarterback Award Winners
MASN Staff
Orioles
The Baltimore Ravens named three outstanding community volunteers as the 2008 Community Quarterback Award recipients. The award, funded by NFL Charities and the Ravens All Community Team Foundation (RACTF), recognizes outstanding volunteers who demonstrate leadership, dedication and a commitment to bettering their communities. The 2008 Community Quarterbacks were saluted at the Ravens' victory over the Redskins at M&T Bank Stadium on Dec. 7. The honorees received Ravens apparel, autographed...
O.J. Brigance and Tony Siragusa to Serve as Honorary Co-Captains at AFC Championship Game
O.J. Brigance and Tony Siragusa to Serve as Honorary Co-Captains at AFC Championship Game
MASN Staff
Orioles
Two Ravens who earned Super Bowl rings on Baltimore's 2000 World Championship team, O.J. Brigance and Tony Siragusa, will serve as honorary co-captains at Sunday's AFC Championship game in Pittsburgh. The Ravens' director of player development, O.J. Brigance, who is battling Lou Gehrig's Disease, has been an inspiration to the entire Ravens organization this season. Brigance, who played seven years at linebacker in the NFL, including two seasons in Baltimore (2000-01), has earned numerous...
Ravens Announce Player Personnel Promotions
Ravens Announce Player Personnel Promotions
MASN Staff
Orioles
Baltimore Ravens executive vice president/general manager Ozzie Newsome announced Wednesday afternoon that the team has promoted three longtime members of its personnel staff. Eric DeCosta has been elevated to director of player personnel, Vincent Newsome has been promoted to director of pro personnel, and Joe Hortiz has been named director of college scouting. "All of these men have been with the Baltimore Ravens for the bulk of our organization's existence," Newsome stated. "They have...
Ravens Designate Suggs Franchise Player
Ravens Designate Suggs Franchise Player
MASN Staff
Orioles
The Baltimore Ravens this afternoon designated Terrell Suggs as a franchise player for the second year in a row. By doing this, the Ravens secure Suggs' rights for the 2009 season. "Our plan is to sign 'Sizzle' to a long-term contract. We believe our history of keeping our best players for a long time speaks for itself," general manager and executive vice president Ozzie Newsome said. Players who played for the 2008 Ravens who are not under contract for 2009 will become free agents on...