I’m sure most you have seen the movie, “The Blind Side” that netted Sandra Bullock an Academy Award and told of how Ravens Tackle Michael Oher rose from homelessness to pro football stardom. But did you ever wonder if that was the whole story? After all it is Hollywood. So Michael Oher has helped reclaim [...]
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Oher Honored
As reported by the baltimoreravens.com, Michael Oher was the recipient of the “Horizon Award at Wednesday’s Congressional Award Gold Medal ceremony in Washington, D.C. Oher was joined by 252 recipients of the 2010 Gold Medal (Congress’ highest honor for youth), which recognizes young Americans who have dedicated hundreds of hours of public service to their [...]
Oher Makes Switch to the Blind Side
The Plot Thickens Last year Michael Oher was the talk of the Ravens draft, this year he is in the spotlight again. At Mini-Camp on Friday Oher was set at the Left tackle position, Jared Gaither shifted to Right tackle. Cam Cameron spoke to both players about the move before Mini-Camp as reported by NFL.com. [...]
Rookies Add Stability
Michael Oher, Lardarius Webb and Dannell Ellerbe provided stability to their perspective positions and all three have benefitted from playing experience in their first NFL season. With these new players emerging, the team can concentrate on upgrading other positions in the offseason. RT Michael Oher, solidified his spot and could easily compete for left tackle. [...]
Ravens Gab 2009 Awards: Rookie of the Year
There were several candidates that were up for consideration for this award. Free agent signee Dannell Ellerbee out of Georgia who locked up the linebacker position vacated by Bart Scott towards the end of the season and Lardarius Webb who also earned more playing time due to his high energy style. But after the votes [...]
Webb Returns ; Rookie Updates
Ravens rookies may be contributing to this Sunday’s game. Take look at some of the rookie updates: Lardarius Webb Baltimoresun.com reports that there is chance that rookie cornerback and returner Lardarius Webb could be handling the kickoff returns this Sunday. The Ravens are looking to give a boost to the return game and improve field [...]
Oher Steps In, Steps Up
When starting left tackle Jared Gaither wet down with an injury in New England Sunday, right tackle Michael Oher had to step up to a big challenge. Just his fourth NFL start and on the road in one of toughest places to play, Michael Oher made the adjustment moving to left tackle in the middle [...]
Quotables: Michael Oher
—-“You definitely have to bring a lot more to the table, and you have to come to work every day and compete. And you’ve got to be on top of your craft. That’s part of the NFL, and I’m just privileged to be here.”—Michael Oher Baltimoresun.com It will be a new test for Michael Oher [...]


February 9th, 2011
Matt Jergensen
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