Archive for December, 2007

Names Popping Up on the Ravens “Short List” for New Head Coach

Now that Brian Billick has officially been relieved of his duties as Ravens coach, who is on the list to possibly replace him? Well, names are already popping up, some that you knew would be on the list, and others that may be a bit of a surprise. One name is that of Iowa head [...]

Billick Releases Statement on Being Fired

The following statement is from Brian Billick in the wake of being fired earlier today: “It has been a great ride with the Ravens and the fans here. My family and I have grown to love this area, and this is where we will continue to live. “I’ve always bragged that this is the best [...]

Ravens Fire Billick After Nine Years as Head Coach

It’s time for a change in Baltimore, and the Ravens have shot the first shocker of the offseason, as head coach Brian Billick was fired on Monday after a 5-11 season. Billick was fired after the team failed to follow up on a 13-3 season, and in fact took huge steps backwards this past year [...]

Ravens Finish Long Season With Win Over Steelers 27-21

Troy Smith completed 16-of-27 passes for 171 yards and a touchdown as the Ravens slipped past the Steelers 27-21 at M&T Bank Stadium.  Musa Smith and Corey Ross combined for 155 yards rushing and two touchdowns helping Baltimore snap a nine-game losing skid, to finish the year at 5-and-11.  Charlie Batch threw for 218 yards, [...]

Neuheisel Leaving Ravens; Taking UCLA Spot

From AP: Rick Neuheisel is coming back to UCLA — this time as head coach. Neuheisel, who quarterbacked the Bruins to victory in the 1984 Rose Bowl and later served as an assistant under Terry Donahue, was hired Saturday as his alma mater’s 16th coach. The 46-year-old Neuheisel succeeds Karl Dorrell, who was fired Dec. [...]

Tight End Endangered Species In Baltimore

While it is true that most teams tend to have a shortage at one position, usually the position in question is shored up fairly quickly.  Unfortunately for the Baltimore Ravens, it seems that tight end has been a position of need since …. forever.  They have almost no depth there and will more than likely pull [...]

Three Big Name Ravens to Miss Steelers Game

Three big names are done as far as playing Sunday against the rival Steelers in the season finale.  Tight end Todd Heap, QB Kyle Boller and running back Willis McGahee all will be in street clothes for the matchup with the 9-6 AFC North Champs.  QB Troy Smith will get the start at QB, while [...]

Ravens Close Season at Home vs Steelers

Despite struggling throughout their 2007 campaign, the Ravens look to end the year on a high note when they host the rival Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday afternoon. Kickoff at M&T Bank Stadium has been moved to 4:15 p.m. by the NFL. Led by Pro Bowlers safety Ed Reed and tackle Jonathan Ogden, the Ravens will try [...]