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Brian Billick spent nine seasons as head coach of the Baltimore Ravens; he was fired after a 2007 season in which the Ravens went 5-11 and missed the playoffs for the third time in five seasons.
Billick became the second head coach in Baltimore Ravens history on Jan. 19, 1999, replacing Ted Marchibroda. The Ravens went 8-8 in Billick's first season, and they were 12-4 in 2000, earning an AFC playoff berth as a wild card team. Baltimore defeated the Denver Broncos, Tennessee Titans and Oakland Raiders in the playoffs en route to Super Bowl XXXV in Miami, where the Ravens earned a 34-7 win against the New York Giants.
The following season, the Ravens went 10-6 before losing in the di...
Billick became the second head coach in Baltimore Ravens history on Jan. 19, 1999, replacing Ted Marchibroda. The Ravens went 8-8 in Billick's first season, and they were 12-4 in 2000, earning an AFC playoff berth as a wild card team. Baltimore defeated the Denver Broncos, Tennessee Titans and Oakland Raiders in the playoffs en route to Super Bowl XXXV in Miami, where the Ravens earned a 34-7 win against the New York Giants.
The following season, the Ravens went 10-6 before losing in the di...
Brian Billick spent nine seasons as head coach of the Baltimore Ravens; he was fired after a 2007 season in which the Ravens went 5-11 and missed the playoffs for the third time in five seasons.
Billick became the second head coach in Baltimore Ravens history on Jan. 19, 1999, replacing Ted Marchibroda. The Ravens went 8-8 in Billick's first season, and they were 12-4 in 2000, earning an AFC playoff berth as a wild card team. Baltimore defeated the Denver Broncos, Tennessee Titans and Oakland Raiders in the playoffs en route to Super Bowl XXXV in Miami, where the Ravens earned a 34-7 win against the New York Giants.
The following season, the Ravens went 10-6 before losing in the divisional round of the AFC playoffs. Baltimore made the playoffs four times in Billick's nine seasons. Billick has more wins than any coach in Ravens history, having compiled a record of 85-66 during his tenure with the Ravens.
Before coming to Baltimore, Billick was praised for his accomplishments in Minnesota, where he was the Vikings' offensive coordinator from 1992 to 1998. In 1998, Minnesota set a then-NFL record by scoring 556 points during the regular season.
Billick was born on Feb. 28, 1954, and attended Redlands High School in Redlands, Calif., where he played safety and quarterback. He spent his freshman season of college at the U.S. Air Force Academy before transferring to BYU, where Billick became a tight end. The San Francisco 49ers selected him in the 11th round of the 1977 draft, but Billick never played a down in the NFL.
Billick became the second head coach in Baltimore Ravens history on Jan. 19, 1999, replacing Ted Marchibroda. The Ravens went 8-8 in Billick's first season, and they were 12-4 in 2000, earning an AFC playoff berth as a wild card team. Baltimore defeated the Denver Broncos, Tennessee Titans and Oakland Raiders in the playoffs en route to Super Bowl XXXV in Miami, where the Ravens earned a 34-7 win against the New York Giants.
The following season, the Ravens went 10-6 before losing in the divisional round of the AFC playoffs. Baltimore made the playoffs four times in Billick's nine seasons. Billick has more wins than any coach in Ravens history, having compiled a record of 85-66 during his tenure with the Ravens.
Before coming to Baltimore, Billick was praised for his accomplishments in Minnesota, where he was the Vikings' offensive coordinator from 1992 to 1998. In 1998, Minnesota set a then-NFL record by scoring 556 points during the regular season.
Billick was born on Feb. 28, 1954, and attended Redlands High School in Redlands, Calif., where he played safety and quarterback. He spent his freshman season of college at the U.S. Air Force Academy before transferring to BYU, where Billick became a tight end. The San Francisco 49ers selected him in the 11th round of the 1977 draft, but Billick never played a down in the NFL.
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Mirror, mirror: Zorn, Harbaugh started under similar circumstances
Jim Zorn and John Harbaugh had a lot in common early in their rookie seasons as NFL head coaches in Washington and Baltimore.
Both were somewhat surprising choices to lead the respective franchises. Neither had been an offensive or defensive...Tags: London Fletcher, National Football League, Super Bowl, FedEx Corporation, Mike Smith
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Ravens get another shot to prove they're ready for prime time
There was linebacker Bart Scott throwing the official's flag into the stands.
There was Steve McNair setting an NFL record for futility.
And there was the worst loss in the nine-year Brian Billick era.
When it comes to playing before a national...Tags: Chris McAlister, Derrick Mason, New England Patriots, Samari Rolle, National Football League
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Remember when? 2007 season opener vs. Bengals was one to forget
This game was the beginning of the end for coach Brian Billick in Baltimore. In their opener of the 2007 season in Cincinnati before a national Monday Night Football audience, the Ravens were battered and beaten. Coming off a 13-3 season, the Bengals...Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Football, Matt Stover, Ed Reed, Willis McGahee
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A snap decision could revitalize Vince Young
The Tennessee Titans have two very important things this season that no other NFL team has. A 9-0 record. And Vince Young. One is the product of good players, good coaches and good luck. The other is, well, holding a clipboard behind starting...Tags: Baltimore Ravens, National Football League, Football, Kerry Collins, New York Jets
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For Ravens under Harbaugh, talk is cheap
Today's game against the defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants can answer a big question about the Ravens.
Are they playoff caliber?
"I don't know if we worry about that at this point in the season," tight end Todd Heap said. "We're going in...Tags: New England Patriots, National Football League, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Super Bowl, Philadelphia Eagles
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Hey, Jamison!
Each week, Baltimore Sun reporter Jamison Hensley will answer questions about the Ravens. To submit a question, e-mail sports@baltsun.com. Give your name and phone number so we can verify the e-mail. HEY, JAMISON: If it's Rex Ryan's defense and Cam...Tags: National Football League, Baltimore Ravens, Baseball, Football, Jonathan Ogden
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Figurs working hard, filling void
Every practice, wide receiver Yamon Figurs works under the watchful eye of offensive coordinator Cam Cameron. Sometimes that means Figurs is the target of more criticism, but he said he knows it is constructive. "Every day, he's on me in practice about...Tags: Derrick Mason, Samari Rolle, National Football League, Detroit Lions, Willie Anderson
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Ravens could benefit from McNabb's slump, gaffe
O, by the WayIf Ravens fans are disappointed in the 30-10 loss to the New York Giants, they can take some consolation in the fact that followers of Baltimore???s next opponent, the Eagles, are frothing at the mouth over quarterback Donovan McNabb. Fans......Tags: Donovan McNabb, Baltimore Ravens, Football, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants
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Ravens are in thick of it
If the regular season ended today, the Ravens would make the playoffs with a 5-3 record (they have a better conference record than the other 5-3 teams).
But it's not important where the Ravens stand. It's what stands in front of them.
Of the six AFC...Tags: Derrick Mason, Kellen Winslow, National Football League, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles
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Ravens go on the offensive
As Terrell Suggs danced in the end zone, the Ravens began celebrating their 37-27 victory over the Cleveland Browns after yet another big play by their defense.
But make no mistake: This victory was unlike any other this season, or perhaps even the...Tags: Derrick Mason, Maryland, Baltimore Ravens, Football, Matt Stover
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Something to talk about: 105.7 FM switches to sports
The radio home of the Orioles, 105.7 FM, changed its format yesterday from news talk to sports talk, giving Baltimore its first FM sports station - even though programmers there stopped short of embracing sports 24/7. From 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., the newly...Tags: Radio, CBS Corp., Television Industry, Brian Wilson, Baseball
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Marked man: More bounty talk could cost Suggs
Terrell Suggs was told by the NFL that any further comments or on-field activity indicating his participation in bounty activity could result in "significant disciplinary action," a league spokesman said.
The Ravens' linebacker-defensive end was notified...Tags: Ray Anderson, National Football League, Baltimore Ravens, Football, Injuries
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