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Local Ravens fans cheer from the stands at Super Bowl [Marriottsville/Sykesville/Woodstock]
This year's Super Bowl was an exciting, historical moment for Ravens fans, and while most watched the event in front of television screens, some individuals in our community got to witness the big win first hand. Ron and Cyndi Gula, of Marriottsville,...Tags: Arable Farming, Savoy (music group), San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens, Gardening
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New Orleans hums with Super Bowl and Mardi Gras
— In a city where even funerals turn into parties, New Orleans rarely lacks for an excuse to strike up the band, boil up some crayfish and swirl together a daiquiri. But with the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras landing this month, New Orleans never has...
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New NFL Keepr lets people relive Johnny Unitas moments
The Baltimore SunAlthough many Johnny Unitas plays are seared in Baltimore's collective memory, the NFL is betting folks might want a refresher. The organization has introduced a collectible it's calling the Keepr. People plug it into their computer and can revel in...Tags: Indianapolis Colts, Walter Payton, Football, Howie Long, Sonny Jurgensen
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Pre-game shows debate Joe Flacco's status as an elite quarterback
Quarterback Joe Flacco has completed 14 of 17 passes for 92 yards and one touchdown en route to helping the Ravens take a 17-7 lead against the Philadelphia Eagles at halftime. Flacco, who is enjoying a 108.8 rating and has connected with eight different...
Tags: Dallas Cowboys, Michael Irvin, Baltimore Ravens, ESPN (tv network), Denver Broncos
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Ravens sign Ricky Williams to be No. 2 running back
The Ravens filled their big-back void with one of the biggest enigmas in NFL history. Ricky Williams, who is as powerful as he is offbeat, agreed to a two-year contract with the Ravens on Monday that has a maximum value of $4 million. The 34-year-old...Tags: Miami Dolphins, Athletes, Baltimore Ravens, Football, Willis McGahee
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Ravens Q&A: Ricky Williams
Each week, we bring you a Q&A with a Ravens player, coach or team executive to help you learn a little more about the team. Today's guest is running back Ricky Williams.
How is the season unfolding for you on a personal level?
It's good. I guess I judge...Tags: Psychiatry, Baltimore Ravens, Medical Specialization, Cleveland Browns, Earl Campbell
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John Mackey: A revolutionary player on the field, a true force off of it
![In death, legendary Baltimore Colts tight end John Mackey will undoubtedly be remembered for how he played the game. The 6-foot, 2-inch, 230-pounder who played from 1963 to 1972 set the standard for his position, combining speed and power like no tight end who had ever taken the field. As his former coach Don Shula told the Baltimore Sun, "Previous to John, tight ends were big strong guys like [Mike] Ditka and [Ron] Kramer who would block and catch short passes over the middle. Mackey gave us a tight end who weighed 230, ran a 4.6 and could catch the bomb. It was a weapon other teams didn't have." He was the second player at his position ever elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and college football's award for best tight endbears his name.](http://www.baltimoresun.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-07/63093556-08104346.jpg "In death, legendary Baltimore Colts tight end John Mackey will undoubtedly be remembered for how he played the game. The 6-foot, 2-inch, 230-pounder who played from 1963 to 1972 set the standard for his position, combining speed and power like no tight end who had ever taken the field. As his former coach Don Shula told the Baltimore Sun, \"Previous to John, tight ends were big strong guys like [Mike] Ditka and [Ron] Kramer who would block and catch short passes over the middle. Mackey gave us a tight end who weighed 230, ran a 4.6 and could catch the bomb. It was a weapon other teams didn't have.\" He was the second player at his position ever elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and college football's award for best tight endbears his name.")
In death, legendary Baltimore Colts tight end John Mackey will undoubtedly be remembered for how he played the game. The 6-foot, 2-inch, 230-pounder who played from 1963 to 1972 set the standard for his position, combining speed and power like no tight...Tags: Work Relations, Athletes, Muhammad Ali, Buffalo Bills, College Football
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Legendary Colts tight end John Mackey dies at 69
John Mackey changed the game of football on and off the field. The former Baltimore Colt brought grace to a position that had been known for its brutality, and he made the first real headway in the NFL players' fight to earn a more equal share of the pie....Tags: Miami Dolphins, United States Naval Academy, Athletes, Head Injuries, Baltimore Ravens
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Ravens' Dickson, Pitta out to prove they can be as effective as Patriots' tight ends
The comparisons are inevitable.
In the 2010 NFL draft, the Ravens selected a pair of tight ends in Ed Dickson and Dennis Pitta. The New England Patriots also claimed a pair of tight ends in Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez.
That's where the...Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Bill Belichick, Ed Dickson, Baltimore Ravens, Vernon Davis
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Ray Lewis headlines ESPN's 'All Era' team
Last week, ESPN revealed its NFL “All Era” team, which recognized those current players whose attitudes and styles of play would make them successful in, well, any era, whether it is today’s pass-happy NFL or the days when Dick Butkus...Tags: AFC North, Baltimore Ravens, ESPN (tv network), Pittsburgh Steelers, Football
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Former NFL coaches pick sides in Harbaugh brothers' quest to Super Bowl
During a segment called “No Huddle” on ESPN’s “Sunday NFL Countdown,” former NFL coaches Herm Edwards and Mike Ditka are given a variety of topics in rapid-fire style and asked to choose sides.
Prior to the Ravens’...Tags: Indianapolis Colts, San Francisco 49ers, John Harbaugh, ESPN (tv network), Baltimore Ravens
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Throwback Thursday: John Mackey's Hall-of-Fame hands
We have countless awesome sports photos in the archives here at The Baltimore Sun, and I have decided to share one with you each week in a regular feature called "Throwback Thursday." With former Baltimore Colts tight end John Mackey passing away...Tags: Baltimore Colts, Athletes, John Mackey, Football, Multi-Sport Events
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