The Ravens Just Might Have What it Takes
The Baltimore Ravens are, what many sports enthusiasts would call, infants in the NFL. The originated in Cleveland, and after much debate, Art Modell finally got his wish of moving them to Baltimore. They did not have their own stadium, at first, so they plated in Memorial Stadium, home of the Colts. It only took two years for their stadium to be ready; although, the name of the stadium changed numerous times over the next ten years (it took some time for the team to settle in).
After they moved to their new stadium, the Ravens did not overly improve their game, not even with coach Marchibroda. Their first season ended at a 6-10 record, nothing overly impressive. After only two years, in their new stadium, the head coached was replaced with Billick. Billick’s first season, with the Ravens proved to be a difficult one. Once the team got over the hump of having a new coach, and a few rough years behind them, they ended their ’99 season with a 8-8 record; the best they’d seen yet.
Only nine years later, the team had another phenomenal year. While they did not make it to the Super Bowl, due to a last minute steal by another NFL team, they did get closer than they ever had before. In fact, the Ravines had secured the sixth seed in the AFC playoffs. Regardless, the Ravens had an exceptional year. Team members, staff, fans, and even those not fond of their team waited, during off season, to see what this would bring.
With the ’08 season leaving sports enthusiasts with some hope, the ’09 season had nothing but positive openings. Raven fans had an exciting year in 2009. The team played exceptionally hard during summer training. Preseason practice and games proved this to be true. Their ’08 season gave them 26th place in draft picks, from which the Ravens went home with 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!
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