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Roost #4 Merchandise – Cut-off for Christmas Orders Wednesday, December 5th!

Ravens Roost #4 is now accepting orders for embroidered merchandise!  Attached are a flyer with pictures of the items available and an order form that includes pricing.  Orders must be submitted no later than Wednesday, December 5th, for delivery in-time for Christmas.  Please either print the order form and deliver to Tom Thompson or e-mail your order to Tom.  Money will be due upon delivery of your order.

Flyer: Roost #4 Merchandise Flyer

Order Form: Roost #4 Merchandise Order Form

Please contact Tom if you have any questions.

Roost #4 Cosmic Bowling Challenge

Ravens Roost #4 will hold its annual Cosmic Bowling Challenge to benefit Special Olympics Maryland from 8-11 AM on Sunday, December 9th, at the Normandy Brunswick Lanes on Route 40 in Ellicott City.  Links to a flyer with more details and the registration form are below:

Flyer: Cosmic_Bowling_Challenge_2012

Registration Form: Cosmic_Bowling_Form_2012

C’mon-out all you bowlers!  Let’s get a whole bunch of Roost #4 members & friends out for a great time and a great cause!  The bar will be open!  Contact Frosty to register.

 

Iggy’s Ravens Report – November 13, 2012

Iggy’s Ravens Report – November 13, 2012


News & Commentary


News and Personal Thoughts:
College basketball has started with Maryland losing on the road to defending national champion Kentucky. Maryland started slow, but came out strong in the second half, and even took a brief lead late in the game, before losing by 3. Although a loss, it shows good potential to start the season.


Ravens:
In an effort to show we don’t always play down to the level of our opponents, the Ravens came out strong and kept pushing the envelope all game as they stretched the field, and proved opportunistic on special teams. Defense played tough, but still showed holes in the secondary. Despite the team record 55 points, the 3 take aways (to our 1 give away) plus the excess of Oakland penalties helped set the tone for the game. Unfortunately, an analysis of the stats showed that Oakland out-gained the Ravens, matched them in first downs, and won the time of possession battle. Rushing yards was very low against a team that allowed a rookie to gain 251 yards the week before. Although a lot can be said for a convincing win, the real second half of the season starts this Sunday night in pittsburgh (prime time, per usual) where a win will create a 2 game buffer in the division, and a loss will drop us to 2nd place. This must win game starts a nasty stretch of games that can make or break this season, despite our present #2 conference standing… all this drama, and THEY might not have Brainlessberger!

Roost 4 Tailgate – Ravens Host Raiders

Roost 4 getting cranked-up for game vs. Raiders on 11/10.

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Roost #4 Tailgate Party – Sunday, November 11th

The Ravens host the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, November 11th at 1:00 pm at M&T Bank Stadium.  Roost #4 will hold their normal tailgate party before the game in the lot behind ABC Rental on the corner of Russell and Hamburg Streets.  Y’all know the drill!  Go Ravens!!!

Iggy’s Ravens Report – November 6, 2012

Iggy’s Ravens Report – November 6, 2012


News & Commentary


News and Personal Thoughts:
Towson is planning to discontinue their Soccer and Baseball programs, much to the chagrin of students and alumni… Loyola is favored to win the MAAC in Basketball this season, after last years trip to the NCAA tournament.


Ravens:
When the dust settles, a W is a W. Moving on to the next game, the Ravens are back at home where they have been nearly invincible lately, demonstrating their Dr. Jeckyl offense. This is a must win, as the remaining schedule could be rather nightmarish if we truly have not turned the corner. After a rookie RB posted 251 yards on Oakland last week including 4 runs of 40+ yards (first time since 1930), the Ravens should be planning a strict heavy Rice diet on Sunday. The defense did better last week, but remember that it was Cleveland. Peas called the game from the booth, and this may have marked a turning point in his coaching style as he was better able to see the field and provide guidance and adjustments. This game should be a win where the Ravens tune up the changes made during the bye week in preparations for back to back road games where the Ravens first travel to arch-enemy stealer country and then head to the west coast for a twilight zone game in San Diego, where it feels like we play (and lose) every year. With stealers regrouped and posting the leagues best defense (again) despite all the injuries, the Ravens need to find a way to keep their opponents off guard, and our defense off the field in coming weeks. The future starts now.

Ravens Best the Browns!!!

Ravens Roost #4 was on had this Sunday at Jilly’s in Ellicott City to watch the Ravens crush the Browns in a 25-15 victory.   For sure, a good time was had by all who attended.

 

Jilly's, the scene of the crime.
Jilly’s, the scene of the crime.

 

There was a 50/50 raffle.
There was a 50/50 raffle.

 

Abner Cruz won the 50/50 raffle.
Abner Cruz won the 50/50 raffle.

 

Ravens Roost #4 enjoying a Ravens' win.
Ravens Roost #4 enjoying a Ravens’ win.

 

The ladies do a chest bump in celebration of the victorious day.
The ladies do a chest bump in celebration of the victorious day.

 

 

Pictures from Ravens Roost #4’s trip to Kansas City

Members from Ravens Roost #4 recently went to Kansas City, Missouri to see the Ravens beat the Chiefs 9 to 6.  Here are some pictures from Tom Thompson and Kent Kelley that they took while on the trip.

 

Roost 4 Escaping Sandy (& real life)

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Iggy’s Ravens Report – October 30, 2012

Iggy’s Ravens Report – October 30, 2012


News & Commentary


News and Personal Thoughts:
Giants win 2nd World series in 3 years… their only 2 since moving from New York to San Francisco in 1958.


Ravens:
Ravens had an off week to try and figure something out, and with the stealers 1 game behind us now. The 2nd half of the season could be very long for Baltimore Football fans with several very dangerous teams lined up. Offensively, the Ravens need to push up Ray Rice’s touches, and emphasis a West Coast style offense that reduces the amount of time the ball is in Flacco’s hands (since the O-line couldn’t stop a one-winged fly). Defensively, the Ravens need to find a way to put more and more consistent pressure on the QB, otherwise, the holes in our secondary are going to look larger and larger every week. We may be in first in our division, and sitting on the number 2 seed in the conference, but that won’t last long, if they can’t find a way to keep the offense on the field more, to keep the defense better rested.