Iggy’s Ravens Report – December 18, 2012

Iggy’s Ravens Report – December 18, 2012


News & Commentary


Ravens:
After 3 straight games of “Win and you are in” Division clinching matches (that we lost), the Ravens backed into the playoffs, thanks to the virtual pick-6 that Ben threw against Dallas in overtime. That’s right. pittsburgh put us in the playoffs. Now, back to our game, pass protection stank and running game never got running. The defense, despite their injuries, looked good for a while, but losing the time of possession battle did them in. If Flacco wants to back up his claims of being elite, then he can’t fumble the opening possession, and then throw a 98 yard pick 6, which forever changed the complexion of the game, turning what could have been a 10-7 half-time deficit into a 17-0 flop.

This week, Joe goes against the guy he is most apt to compare himself to: Eli. Both QBs numbers of the last several seasons are extremely comparable with only one glaring exception: Eli has a pair of Stupid Bowl rings, and Joe only has tidy bowl rings. This game can go either way with both teams sucking on Defense thus far this season, and both offenses have been as consistent as a random number generator. This game means more to the Giants, because a loss could toss them out of the playoff picture, where as Baltimore is already clinched a playoff spot, but are pushing for that ever elusive home playoff game.

Pay It Forward: Ravens Roost #4 Adopted 7 Families

This year the Ravens Roost adopted 7 families of three children each through the Salvation Army for our Pay It Forward effort.  Seven team captains volunteered to take on the responsibility of raising $100.00 for food gift cards and presents (clothes and toys) for the families.  The Roost also donated an additional $700.00 dollars for food for Thanksgiving for those same families.

In addition Ravens Roost #4 donated toys to the Families Who Have been Affected by Domestic Violence.  In that effort, Jack and Candace raffled off a Torrey Smith autographed jersey to buy clothes and toys.  Jack and Candace also held a toy drive during the Roost’s annual Christmas party and bowling event to raise money for Special Olympics.

Candace was happy to report that her SUV was loaded to the ceiling with all of the generous gifts.  Jack and Candace, as chair of this years effort, want to thank each of you for your kindness.  It means so much for these families.

 

Roost 4 Meeting Tonight

Reminder … Roost 4 meeting @ 7pm tonight at Jilly’s! Everybody do the Flacco!

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Roost #4 Cosmic Bowling Challenge

Bowling is always a good time, and this years Roost #4 bowling challenge was no different.

 

Baltimore goes to the playoffs for the 5th straight year

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Ravens Clinch Playoff Berth

With the Dallas 27-24 overtime win, the Ravens have clinched at least a wild card spot, despite losing 3 in a row. With the next Ravens win, or Cincinnati loss, Baltimore clinches the division title and a home playoff game. First round bye? Forget about it.

Now the difficult part: Pittsburgh plays Cincinnati next week… you do the math.

Iggy

Ravens Roost #4 Tailgate Spot Seen on TV

Not  a close up, but it was there nonetheless.

Ravens Roost Holiday Party

Another year, and another great holiday party!!!

Roost #4 Tailgate Party – Sunday, December 16th

Ravens Roost #4 will hold a tailgate party this coming Sunday, December 16th, beginning around 9am in the parking lot behind ABC Rental at the corner of Russell Street and Hamburg Street.  Ravens host Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium … gametime is 1pm.  Same routine … bring your own beverages and some food to share with the gang.  The grill will be available.  New Offensive Coordinator this week … hope Jim Caldwell throws-in some new wrinkles … and hope the Ravens injury-depleted defense can hang-in there against Peyton!

Reminder – Roost #4 meeting Monday night, December 17th, 7pm at Jilly’s!  This meeting marks the close of nominations for officers for 2013.  Complimentary appetizers will be available at this meeting.

Go Ravens!!!

Roost #4 Meeting – Monday, December 17th, 7pm at Jilly’s

Given the 4th Monday in December falls on Christmas Eve, the meeting has been moved-up 1 week.  The meeting will be held this coming Monday, December 17th, 7pm up at Jilly’s.  We’re currently accepting nominations for officers for 2013.  Nominations will be closed at the completion of the Monday meeting.  The vote will take place at our January 28th meeting.

C’mon out to Jilly’s Monday night … and as a special holiday treat … the Roost will have complimentary light appetizers available at this meeting!

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