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Behind the Numbers
Some say you can build numbers and structure them in a way to support any argument. We say not! In our Behind the Numbers analyses, we will put the Ravens under the microscope to help explain why they are or are not producing the results that matter most on the field of battle -- that is scoring or preventing points!
Birdwatcher
Birdwatcher has not gone anywhere, in fact it's bigger, better and more accessible than ever. Simply go to the Fan Zone section in the middle of the home page and then click on "The Pix" button and you are there. Enjoy the show!
Blackbird Singing
Words & Music...Music & Sports...Blackbird Singing is a meandering trip through the world of sports. Centered in football, TL will also venture into other sports particularly those involving other local teams such as the Orioles, Terps and Wizards.
Camp Notes
Let ProFootball24x7.com be your eyes and ears on the practice field. Whether it's Rookie Camp, Mini Camp or Training Camp, we are there 24x7 to provide you with all of the details from that day's practice. If you can't make it to camp, check in with us and you will feel as though you were there. Need proof? Check out our camp note archives from camp practices earlier this Spring.
Crystal Ball
During the season, you can expect to find thoughtful analysis in each of our Game Previews. We bring out the chalk and then talk X's and O's. In the offseason, Dev Panchwagh -- The Scientist, digs beneath the surface and serves up insightful commentary on issues facing the Ravens and the NFL. School is in session!
Dear John
A parody of John Harbaugh press conferences.
Did You Know?
A collection of interesting facts, figures, quotes and anecdotes about YOUR BALTIMORE RAVENS!
Draft Analysis
There are hundreds of websites that analyze each NFL draft. Mock drafts are as common as microwave ovens and for the most part as useful as a snow shovel in Key West. What we do with our draft analysis is to identify the Ravens’ needs and style of play and match draft eligible players who might look like a fit wearing the purple and black.
Filmstudy
Filmstudy is a sophisticated and comprehensive statistical analysis of the Ravens defense that incorporates a participation-by-play tracking system. This unique analysis is the brain child of the author and provides our readers with the real story behind the Ravens’ top end defensive results in the National Football League.
Fran The Fan
Fran Vojik has been a regular contributor to the ProFootball24X7 "Letters to T.L."site since 2005. A huge football fan and a former season ticket holder of the Baltimore Colts, he now roots on the Ravens from his corner end zone seat in section 134. A regular traveler to various pro football cities and football web sites, he brings an analytical and humorous perspective to the world of professional football. Bleed purple with one of Baltimore's finest and most articulate fans. You may even know him as Fran from Glen Burnie, a regular on the Baltimore sports talk radio scene.
GRAPEVINE
"Bet you wonder how I knew"...a collection of thoughts, news and tidbits from the rumor mill about the Ravens and the NFL written by Tony Lombardi.
Grilling24x7
John is the author of the internet food blog http://www.grilling24x7.com. Check out more grilling recipes and tips at http://www.grilling24x7.com and follow John on Twitter at http://twitter.com/grilling24x7.
In the Hood: The AFC North
The "Hood" provides you with news and notes as well as an outlook for the teams of the AFC North.
Interviews
In depth interviews with Ravens players, coaches and front office personnel that will almost certainly address the questions you've been waiting to have answered.
Key West
“Well I’d rather be here, drinking a beer than freezing my ass in the north!” These are lyrics from Key West’s iconic Michael McCloud. Those that have been visiting 24x7 for a while know that I love Key West. This page is devoted to this destination that for some isn’t located in any State really – it’s really a state of mind.
Please be sure to share your stories, suggestions and pictures from your visit just as so many others have done. Here’s to The Conch Republic!
Kidz Korner
24x7 invites kids of all ages to show their passion and express their opinions regarding the Ravens and the NFL. We present their thoughts here on the Kidz Korner.
Letters 2 TL
Everyone has an editor but not everyone has a TL (thankfully). This is a weekly piece inspired by our many visitors to ProFootball24x7.com -- some very insightful and informed visitors at that, who send in questions and commentary. Here we list a few along with TL's responses.
Lombardi's Way
A column from the 24x7 founder that focuses on the Ravens, the NFL, Baltimore, the world of sports or life's inspirations.
Media Watchdog
Some go for Entertainment Weekly or DCRTV. Why bother with those when there's the Media Watchdog?
Mr. Mojo Rizon
Mr. Mojo Rizon is 24x7's answer to The Sporting News' "Fly". If you are familiar with the Fly, you'll get it. If not, sit back, brace yourself and enjoy.
NFL Draft 2011...Ravens Style
Our goal is to be Ravens-centric and not to provide another meaningless mock draft. Clearly this is no exact science but our collective intent is to give you an idea of what the Ravens' 2010 draft class might look like after Day 2 of this year's NFL Draft.
NFL News, Notes, Rumors & Opinion
Want the best stories from around the NFL in a condensed, hard hitting style spiced with a little humor? Then you've got it right here.
Purple Ponderings
Rambling thoughts from TL on the local sports scene.
Ravens Eye View
Seeing the Ravens world through statistical analysis...
Ravens Press Releases
The Ravens Media Relations Department periodically provides news releases regarding the team. You can find them here as they are made available to us.
Ravens24x7 Chat Room
Chat room for fans and opponent of the Baltimore Ravens
RaveOnTV
RaveOnTV promises to offer humor, insight, intelligence but most of all uncensored fun tied to your Baltimore Ravens.
Rearview Mirror/Post Game Analysis
The grades are in. Breaking down each position, evaluating the coaches and the guys on the microphone...and sometimes the zebras!
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
Periodically we will feature our very fine sponsors on this page, providing a closer look at their businesses along with a glimpse of the people who invest their livelihoods in the businesses. We hope that you will enjoy them the way we do.
Talkin' Smack: Guest Columnists
From time to time, a media personality or a sports figure in the area just might have something on his or her mind. Smack is where they unleash their venom. Bring it on!
The Beat with Aaron Wilson
Get inside the Ravens with contributing writer Aaron Wilson, Ravens beat writer for the Carroll County Times.
The Good, Bad, Ugly & The Megan Fox
A post game review...Hey let's face it, we are all used to the Good, Bad & The Ugly but how fair is that? I mean c'mon, that's two negatives right? So we've added an extreme positive, The Megan Fox which by the way is our title for player of the game.
The Money Clip: Baltimore Ravens Salary Cap Analysis
This page is intended to provide our visitors with a better understanding of the salary cap with a slant towards its impact upon the Ravens.
The Real Monday Morning Quarterback
The Complete QB Team Clinics and Individual Coaching Sessions are provided by the Complete QB Founder and Director, Christopher Johnston. For over a decade, Coach Johnston has trained young men in the Quarterback position, including high school Quarterbacks who earned HCIAA Honors in 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2008. His success with Quarterbacks is due to Coach Johnston's approach as a teacher of those playing the position.
Coach Johnston was previously the QB and DB Coach at Hudson Catholic Regional High School (2007 Group 3 State Semi-Finalist and 2008 Group 2 State Finalist) in Jersey City, New Jersey. Coach Johnston also served as the Defensive Coordinator, Assistant Head Coach, and Quarterbacks Coach at Xavier High School in New York, New York. Coach Johnston's assessment and coaching skills have earned him a solid reputation for his ability to develop Quarterbacks among his coaching peers and thousands of athletes.
Since 2004, in addition to his on-field coaching experience, Coach Johnston's expertise has afforded him multiple opportunities to appear regularly on a variety of Sports Talk Radio Shows regarding the NCAA and NFL Quarterback play.
Top Guns
Top Guns recognizes the most notable QB performances of the week and on occasion Top Guns will dabble in the best of the best in the world of sports or even your town. Many from the staff will serve up these delights, well... whenever the mood strikes...but regularly you will hear from the Coach...Coach Chris Johnston.
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