Everything to do with Ravens Roost 4
The Roost #4 Adopt-a-Highway crew were out cleaning-up Frederick Road in Oella on Saturday, August 18th. Pictured are volunteers (back row) Marty Schlining, Shelly Kline, Tom Hook, Michele Welk, (middle row) Denise Stanco, Candace Skurnik, Amy Lakis, Geoff Lakis, (front) Mitch Hooper, and Jack Skurnik.
Ravens:
Are you ready for some football? Ravens start preseason with a somewhat dominant win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The game held a lot of positives for the upcoming season, but how much can you really tell from a preseason game, after all? Questions included tight ends and wide receivers. Shiancoe did well, but depth will be the bigger question at TE with injuries sidelining Pitta and Dickson. Also of note is that no one emerged as the number 2 threat at WR. Responding to this concern, the Ravens signed Brandon Stokely to a one-year deal. At 37, I hope he can stay healthy and provide the distractions needed for our offensive strike force. Bernard Pierce, who was often better than Ray Rice last year when he took advantage of other teams slacking off when he came in the game, took a scary hit on his touchdown run, but only suffered a sprained knee. Despite winning the Super Bowl, Ravens camp is still far from the Billick Cream Puff Camp, as Harbaugh has been riding players to push themselves to the next level.
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If you didn’t make it, we wish you were here.
Brian Billick will be appearing at a special event at Dempsey’s Brew Pub & Restaurant at Camden Yards on Tuesday, August 27th, 5:30pm – 8:00pm. The night includes a cocktail hour, dinner featuring signature dishes from Dempseys, open bar (draft beer & house wine), program and Q&A with Billick, silent auction, & free parking at Camden yards.
Special ticket price for Ravens Roost members – just $55!
Click on the link below to see the flyer for more details.
Ravens:
Ogden becomes the charter member of the Ravens in the Hall of Fame, but half you guys were there for the induction! Meanwhile, back at the ranch, the Ravens prepare for their first preseason game, where a lot of fringe players will need to be noticed or dust off that college resume for an alternate career path.
Ravens Roost #4 held their Buzz Suter Memorial Golf Classic at Patuxent Greens Golf Club in Laurel on Saturday, June 29th. The luncheon and awards ceremony followed back at Sonoma’s in Columbia. It was another great year of golf! Thanks to Frosty Volmer for once again making the event a big success … and thanks to all those who volunteered, sponsored holes, and golfed with us!  Enjoy the pictures from the tourney!
Ravens Roost #4 held the drawing for the two 2013 Ravens season tickets last night at their July meeting at Jilly’s!
Congratulations to winner (and Roost #4 member) Shelly Kline! In addition to winning the season tickets, Shelly also won free membership for 2014 since she also sold the winning ticket!
Congratulations to Roost #4 member, John McDonald, for selling the most raffle tickets – 95! Woo hoo!!! John also wins free membership for 2014.
All proceeds from the Ravens season ticket 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.
Ravens:
Ravens could open the season with as many as 4 starts on defense: Arthur Brown (LB), Matt Elam (S), Kyle Juszczyk (FB), and Brandon Williams (DT). Odds and predictions for the Ravens outlook are very confusing right now, but the consensus is that we are the 3rd best team in the AFC (with Denver and Houston ranked above us, respectively), and are given the pre-season edge to win the division. All eyes are on how the Ravens revamped defense will defend the Super Bowl Title. However, in my opinion, not enough attention has been paid to the loss of key WR Anquan Boldin, and how we will fill that void left by such a critical hands receiver. Note: Vonte Leach is still available and willing to be resigned by the Ravens.
Ravens:
Ravens are declared the 19th most valuable sports franchise in the world, dropping from 18th last year. 30 of 32 NFL teams ranked in the top 50, with only the Rams and Jags being left off the list… Season tickets have been mailed out, so if you haven’t gotten yours, you should be concerned… Lardarius Webb ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and is targeting the first game of the regular season for his return.
The drawing for the Ravens 2013 season tickets is just over 1 week away! Mitch & Craig are at Jilly’s NOW thru 8pm tonight collecting raffle money & ticket stubs! C’mon up to Jilly’s & show us the money! Get out of the heat and enjoy a tasty beverage! Dean & Harrison are behind the bar to serve you.
