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The Baltimore Ravens selected linebacker Ray Lewis with the 26th pick in the 1996 draft, making him the second player ever chosen by the franchise behind Jonathan Ogden. Lewis instantly became the face of the Ravens, leading the team in tackles as a rookie and making the Pro Bowl. He led the entire NFL in tackles during his second season. In 2000, he helped lead the Ravens to a Super Bowl victory over the Giants, and was named the game's Most Valuable Player. He was also named the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year and was a unanimous All-Pro selection. The Ravens' defense set a single-season record by allowing just 165 points during the 2000 season, and Lewis called the unit the best defens...
The Baltimore Ravens selected linebacker Ray Lewis with the 26th pick in the 1996 draft, making him the second player ever chosen by the franchise behind Jonathan Ogden. Lewis instantly became the face of the Ravens, leading the team in tackles as a rookie and making the Pro Bowl. He led the entire NFL in tackles during his second season. In 2000, he helped lead the Ravens to a Super Bowl victory over the Giants, and was named the game's Most Valuable Player. He was also named the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year and was a unanimous All-Pro selection. The Ravens' defense set a single-season record by allowing just 165 points during the 2000 season, and Lewis called the unit the best defense in the history of the league. In 2003, Lewis was named the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year for the second time. Overall, he's appeared in eight Pro Bowls and been named an All-Pro seven times. Lewis' career has not been without controversy, however. He and two friends were arrested and charged with the murder of two men in January 2000 after a fight outside a nightclub in Atlanta. Lewis had the murder charge dismissed and pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of obstruction of justice for initially lying to police about knowing his two co-defendants. NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue fined Lewis $250,000 for conduct detrimental to the league. Lewis attended the University of Miami, where he was a two-time All-American before skipping his senior season to go pro.
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Ravens tall in saddle for stretch
Four games from the end of an improbable regular season - and possibly the start of what once was an even more unlikely postseason - the Ravens still have all playoff options in front of them. Division title? Still attainable. As it stands, the Ravens...Tags: Florida Panthers, Arizona Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings, Jacksonville Jaguars, ESPN
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Stover doesn't mind a little backup
Little has changed for Matt Stover. Despite the Ravens' plan to have Steve Hauschka attempt field goals outside of Stover's range and handle kickoffs, Stover is still the team's primary kicker for field goals. It's a situation the 19-year veteran is...Tags: Chris Samuels, Miami Dolphins, Veterans Affairs, Derrick Mason, Matt Stover
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Ravens' defense shows toughness on home turf
It's common knowledge in the NFL that the Ravens have had one of the most dominating run defenses over the past decade. But what goes unnoticed is that their run defense is even more stout at home. If the Washington Redskins' Clinton Portis lines up...Tags: Curtis Martin, Tiki Barber, National Football League, Jamal Lewis, Edgerrin James
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Running game matchup to be Hurricane-strength?
The roots of the University of Miami playing tree - dubbed "The U" by those fortunate enough to have been Hurricanes - extend far and wide, and the Ravens and Washington Redskins, who meet Sunday night at M&T Bank Stadium, are just as fertile as other...Tags: Corey Dillon, Minnesota Vikings, Hurricanes, Meteorological Disasters, Natural Disasters
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Better cram all day to do better than 'D'
Usually when someone stops hanging out with friends, it's a cause for concern. But no one around the Boston College dorms is worried about Dominique Davis. He used to have plenty of time to relax, play Xbox 360 and listen to music with teammates,...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Students, Philadelphia Eagles, Desmond Clark, Football
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Mike Preston's report card
Quarterback: A When the Ravens' offense struggled early, quarterback Joe Flacco carried the unit with his running ability. He worked all areas of the field yesterday and had nice touch on the long passes. Offensive line: C+ Tackles Jared Gaither and...Tags: Samari Rolle, Baltimore Ravens, Football, Derrick Mason, Matt Stover
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Ravens dominate lowly Bengals
While it remains uncertain whether the Ravens can beat the NFL's elite, there are no doubts that they can manhandle the league's downtrodden.
Showing a steely focus and little mercy, the Ravens routed the lowly Cincinnati Bengals, 34-3, yesterday at a...Tags: Baltimore Ravens, National Football League, Pittsburgh Steelers, Football, Paul Brown
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Another strong day running gives McClain a big rush
Le'Ron McClain was one of the last Ravens players remaining in the visiting locker room at Paul Brown Stadium yesterday partly because he was ready to play some more. "I'll probably feel it tomorrow, but now I'm pretty hyped," he said with a grin on...Tags: Philadelphia Eagles, National Football League, Football, Paul Brown, Derrick Mason
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Offense continues rise against rock-bottom Bengals
Beneath the rubbish known as the Cincinnati Bengals and buried underneath a 31-point victory yesterday at Paul Brown Stadium was the continued improvement of the Ravens' offense. This is the time of year when you want to see certain things, such as a...Tags: Corey Dillon, National Football League, Football, Paul Brown, Cincinnati Bengals
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Ravens' Lewis a Ray of wisdom
When Ray Lewis heard Chad Ocho Cinco was deactivated for being late to a team meeting last week, it wasn't too long before he was on the phone with the disgruntled Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver.
Lewis' message to Ocho Cinco: Stop complaining and start...Tags: Telecommunication Service, National Football League, Football, San Francisco 49ers, Cincinnati Bengals
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WR Mark Clayton throws, catches TDs in Ravens' 34-3 win over Bengals
AP Sports WriterCINCINNATI (AP) _ On a cold, wet afternoon that turned fingertips numb, receiver Mark Clayton had the touch. Clayton put a little sizzle into Baltimore's evolving offense Sunday, throwing a touchdown pass and making a spectacular one-handed catch for...Tags: Football, Lobbying, Cincinnati Bengals, Derrick Mason, Baltimore Ravens
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Pulling out all the stops
No NFL record-setting interception return for a touchdown. No multisack performance. And that's just fine with the Ravens' defense. The defense played a starring role in the Ravens' convincing 34-3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium...Tags: Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens, New York Giants, National Football League, Pittsburgh Steelers
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