Monthly Archives: July 2012
Iggy’s Raven’s Report – July 31, 2012
Iggy’s Raven’s Report – July 31, 2012
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News and Personal Thoughts:
Baltimore’s own Michael Phelps now holds the records for the most medals in Olympic history.
Ravens:
Dennis Pitta to miss all preseason with hand injury… McKinnie finally shows at practice after racking up $90,000 in fines under the new collective bargaining agreement. He did not report due to a back injury, and did not practice after reporting… Flacco’s agent has been pushing for a contract extension before the season starts, and, according to one analyst could be close to a deal that might be in the neighborhood of 6 years/$100M… Lewis reported to camp lighter than ever before. Ray apparently is acknowledging that he can’t be as physical as he once was, and is focusing on speed to compensate… Reed has been bucking for a new contract too, but he is lower on the priority list, and could test the free agent market next off season… [BleacherReport] What the Ravens must do to repeat: Reestablish the Defense, and spread the offense around more so other’s can’t shut us down by shutting down rice, and make special teams more than “special ed.”
Pictures from Roost #4 Summer Picnic on July 28th
Thanks to everyone for coming-out to the 2012 Ravens Roost #4 Summer Picnic on Saturday, July 28th, at the Tiki Hut on Sterner Lagoon in Catonsville! Though the weather was a tad warm the pool and beverages proved refreshing! Congratulations to the Swimming for Shots winners: Bob Caldwell (Senior Division), Kel Habicht (Ladies’ Division), and Scott Habicht (Open Division)! Thanks to everyone for all the great dishes contributed to the picnic (though we need to find a way to downsize … once again we had TOO MUCH FOOOD!) Special thanks again to Russ and Julie for their hospitality! Please enjoy the pictures from the picnic …
Hey Bartender!
Roost #4 Raffle of 2012 Ravens Season Tickets – Winners
Roost #4 held the drawing for the raffle of 2012 Baltimore Ravens season tickets at their July 23rd meeting at Jilly’s.
Congratulations to the raffle winner – Stacey Bilenki!
Congratulations to Susan Thompson for selling the winning ticket to Stacey! Congratulations to Chuck Anderson for selling the most raffle tickets (80 – woo hoo!)! Both Sue and Chuck will received FREE membership for FY2013 for selling the winning / most tickets!
Proceeds from the raffle benefit the Ravens Roost #4 Formula 4 Success Scholarship Fund. Each year, Roost #4 awards two $1500 scholarships to graduating senior high school football players from Howard County.
Thanks to all members of Ravens Roost #4 for getting out there and hustling those raffle tickets! Special thanks to Tom Thompson for an outstanding effort coordinating the event!
Go Ravens!!!
Roost #4 Meeting – TONIGHT!
Don’t forget the Ravens Roost #4 meeting at 7pm tonight up at Jilly’s! The drawing for the 2012 Ravens season tickets is tonight … so if you’re still holding raffle money and ticket stubs, please get them to Tom Thompson before the start of the meeting. For those going on the Roost #4 Road Trip to Kansas City in October, the final $50 installment is due tonight – please pay Frosty. And finally, our Roost #4 Summer Picnic is this coming Saturday, July 28th, at Russ & Julie Sterners’ home in Catonsville. If you haven’t already RSVPed, check-in with Mitch when you arrive at the meeting. See y’all tonight! – Mitch
15th Annual Ravens Roost #4 Golf Tournament
On Saturday, July 14, 2012, Ravens Roost #4 held their 15th Annual Golf Tournament at Hollow Creek Golf Club out in Middletown, MD. The tournament now also carries the moniker of “The Buzz Suter Memorial Golf Tournament”. Proceeds from the tournament benefit our Roost #4 charities. Though it was pouring rain in Howard County as our golfers drove west to Hollow Creek for the 9am tee time, the course remained dry and the sun made an appearance early in the afternoon. Thanks to everyone who came out to golf with Roost #4 … thanks to all of our hole sponsors … thanks to the staff at Hollow Creek for getting the signs placed, the carts lined-up, the course in tip-top shape, and for keeping our golfers fed & hydrated … and a special thanks to Frosty for making the whole thing happen! A good time was had by all! Please enjoy these pictures from the tourney (with another thank you to Scott Habicht for recording the event!) …
Frosty & Josh – Let the show begin!
Ladies & Gentlemen … start your engines!
Team Chaney
Jaybird, Dickie, & Karrots
Roost #4 in Action
Roost #50
Team Wiegand
The “Drunk Hole” Gang
Zeke’s tunnel and the lost holes from 2011!
Old guys need canes
Hmmmmm?
Thanks to out hosts at Hollow Creek!
NOT good form!
Schwaaaaack!
Which way did it go!?
Hors D’oeuvres? Mixed nuts and a Cracker!
Thanks to the beer gals for keepin’ us hydrated!
My kinda hairdo!
Diane had an outstanding day!
Betty almost got clocked by Mander!
Oh no! Wrong way!
Roost #4 Golf Team + 1
Rough morning, virtual club?
Had ‘nuf of this one yet?
Mosquitos, bumble bees, and screaming butterfies!
Frolicking Photographers
Hey – there’s a Mosquito where my bag used to be!?
Tally Ho!
Miller Time!
Ravens Roost 4 Golf Update
Halfway through the day, and the hole 4 fun is in full swing. Reporting live on the scene, Scott H
Raffle Ticket Reminder
With less than a week to go now is your time to sell those last few tickets.
The raffle will be held at the July 23rd meeting at Jillys. Tickets are due Wednesday July 18th. Tom Tompson will be at Jillys on Wednesday July 18th from 6-8pm collecting tickets and money.
As a reminder, you can buy your own tickets.
Iggy’s Ravens Report – July 13, 2012
Iggy’s Raven’s Report – July 13, 2012
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News and Personal Thoughts:
Nothing to report.
Ravens:
Flacco likely a franchise tag for 2013… Ed Reed still playing with, er, playing or retiring (again) — Iggy’s take is that
it’s his best way to get attention without getting in trouble… Rice will get worked out, but it might not be until a couple
weeks into camp.
Roost #4 Summer Picnic – Saturday, July 28th
Iggy’s Ravens Report – July 7, 2012
Iggy’s Raven’s Report – 7 July 2012
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News and Personal Thoughts:
Nothing to report.
Ravens:
Report on BleacherReport.com listed Cundiff and Ngata as the most overpaid Ravens (but also, the ONLY overpaid Ravens.
Pernell McPhee, Lardarius Webb, and Torrey Smith were also listed as most underpaid… Biggest off-season question that they
see is how long will Ray Rice (presently, our biggest asset) hold out. Other questions involve whether Paul Kruger continue
to improve as a pass-rusher and can Sergio Kindle finally emerge and become the player the Ravens believed they were drafting in 2010.
Overall preseason rating is that the Ravens, although
aging in some areas, are the most well rounded teams out there, which could poise them well for another run for a championship
this season… Current reports are that the Ravens are the closest ($606,858 under the limit) to the salary cap in the NFL, meaning
they have the least space available of any team presently… Suggs has reportedly ditched the protective boot, and started his
rehab process earlier than expected (advisable?)… Jaworski is on record saying that Flacco has NFL’s strongest arm…
