The Ravens Just Might Have What it Takes
The Baltimore Ravens are a fairly new franchise in the NFL. It took a lot of time, stress, and conversations for Art Modell to get the NFL to agree to the Ravens moving to Baltimore (from Cleveland). The first two years, of their new career, was spent in Memorial Stadium (the home of the Baltimore Colts). After this stint, the Raven's new stadium was ready for play. Over the next 10 years the stadium would undergo numerous name changes, leaving the Ravens without a true 'home'.
The move to the stadium was supposed to motivate the team, which would -- in turn -- help them to play better. This; however, did not happen. Their next two years were just like the two years previous, unimpressive. After a 6-10 year, the team got a new head coach by the name of Brian Billick (who replaced Marchibroda). The season of 1999, their first year with Billick, had a rough start but ended on good terms. The Ravens had their best year yet with an 8-8 record at the end of '99.
Not even ten years later, the 2008 season, the Baltimore Ravens nearly made it to the Super Bowl. In a fight on home turf against the Jaguars, they won their spot in the AFC playoffs placement. An unfortunate turn of events allowed them to slip out of the running for the Super Bowl, but they made it farther than they ever had.
Fans were hoping that the '09 season would have been the chance they have been waiting for, to brag about their Ravens. The team played hard during training over the summer, and preseason practice and games looked strong for the Ravens. Additionally, their placement in 2008, got them the 26th draft pick for the '09 season, which they used wisely by picking Michael Oher.
The Baltimore Ravens, still a fairly infantile team on the league with only 11 seasons under their belts, had a strong year. Sports enthusiasts and fans alike wait in anticipation to see what the Ravens will dish up in 2010. Rumor has it, the Ravens may just have the drive that will get them to the Super Bowl. The Ravens are going to be a hot topic in 2010; don't miss it!
By Matt Ryan, sponsored by StubPass.com. StubPass.com sells Baltimore Ravens Tickets, NFL Tickets, Sports Tickets and many more tickets to just about any events in your area.
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