Re: 10 things every Ravens fan should do at least once in there lifetime.
darb, take the easy one first. Drive out to Westminster, on the ride out you will see many cars with tags, stickers, flags, and folks wearing jerseys. Then once there the whole purple explosion. Then seeing the team for the first time that year. It is the closest to Christmas morning that any adult has the right to feel. It is so awsome seeing how many other Raven maniacs there are and it just validates the passion that one feels for this team. I am getting chills just thinking about that first day at training camp.
Re: 10 things every Ravens fan should do at least once in there lifetime.
I think I am in the minority on the whole authentic jersey thing.
I am VERY selective about which authentics I buy. I have the black Ray Lewis, a purple Ed Reed and my new favorite is the Unitas authentic -- B'more fans LOVE it, Colts fans HATE it!
Guess I am a jersey snob in that respect. But I do agree it really isnt a top 10 type of thing to do if you're a fan. They are very expensive.
Re: 10 things every Ravens fan should do at least once in there lifetime.
10. Go to training camp
9. Attend the draft or host a day one draft party - Check
8. Tailgate- get there early and stay late after the game. - Check
7. Get a tour of the Complex @ 1 Winning Drive.
6. Go to an away game wearing colors. - Check
5. Go to one of the players public appearances and meet them. - Check
4. Watch an away game at your favorite bar packed with purple clad folks. - Check
3. Buy a authentic game jersey of your favorite player. - Check
2. Attend a home playoff game and see a win.
1. Go to a Ravens Super Bowl game
60% is not too bad. I didn't have tickets for the previouos playoff games so 2006 was my first time - they lost, damn. I watched the Super Bowl but from my house. I've toured the stadium and drive past 1 Winning Dr once a week but have not gotten a tour of the training facility. And I can't do the Training Camp as it falls during a month that I'm not able to take off of work due to yearly projects, another damn.
Re: 10 things every Ravens fan should do at least once in there lifetime.
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Fcowher
10. Go to training camp
9. Attend the draft or host a day one draft party
8. Tailgate- get there early and stay late after the game.
7. Get a tour of the Complex @ 1 Winning Drive.
6. Go to an away game wearing colors.
5. Go to one of the players public appearances and meet them.
4. Watch an away game at your favorite bar packed with purple clad folks.
3. Buy a authentic game jersey of your favorite player.
2. Attend a home playoff game and see a win.
1. Go to a Ravens Super Bowl game
Pardon my ignorance, but have the Ravens ever won a home playoff game?
Re: 10 things every Ravens fan should do at least once in there lifetime.
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Rochardrik
Pardon my ignorance, but have the Ravens ever won a home playoff game?
December 31st 2000 - Baltimore Ravens won, Denver Broncos lost.
Re: 10 things every Ravens fan should do at least once in there lifetime.
How about "Attend the Hall of Fame induction ceremony for a Baltimore Raven"?
Re: 10 things every Ravens fan should do at least once in there lifetime.
How about..
Get a BJ Sams from a Ravens cheerleader!:happyanim
Re: 10 things every Ravens fan should do at least once in there lifetime.
10. Go to training camp
9. Attend the draft or host a day one draft party Many times
8. Tailgate- get there early and stay late after the game. (every game but 2 since 1996)
7. Get a tour of the Complex @ 1 Winning Drive.
6. Go to an away game wearing colors. 6 times
5. Go to one of the players public appearances and meet them. use to go the goose show
4. Watch an away game at your favorite bar packed with purple clad folks. numerous times
3. Buy a authentic game jersey of your favorite player. have my name and a mcnair authentic and a colts unitas
2. Attend a home playoff game and see a win. I was there
1. Go to a Ravens Super Bowl game. tried to go was just too much $$ but now have full approval from wife if ever happens again i can go no matter the cost
SO im missing:
Training camp-i guess i was never interested in practice. i went to a few scrimmages at m&T and was bored to death, just doesnt mean the same when it doesnt count to me.
Visit one winning way---good luck....only a few get that chance.
Super Bowl- one day...
Re: 10 things every Ravens fan should do at least once in there lifetime.
I've got 7 of 10, including that Super Bowl win!
Visiting the Palace, training camp, and the authentic are what I'm missing. Like Mista T, I don't think the authentic is all that important.
Re: 10 things every Ravens fan should do at least once in there lifetime.
how did you get a tour of 1 Winning Drive? I'll be ticking off training camp this year, but I REALLY want to get a tour of the complex!
Re: 10 things every Ravens fan should do at least once in there lifetime.
They hold a corporate event every year that can include a complex tour. That includes the Hunt and Lombardi trophies, a number of photos turned into paintings of memorable Ravens plays, the weight room, Modell's office with the stadium coffee table, etc. We could not go inside the draft room, but I got a picture taken with me by the sign.
Re: 10 things every Ravens fan should do at least once in there lifetime.
I got my tour when Ehrlich was running for Governor back in 2001. It was just after 9-11. Myself and some fellow envelope-stuffers had a dinner there and got to see the facilities.
I wouldnt try the same tactic again. I hear the O'Malley folks and Bisciotti dont get along so well! ;)