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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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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: Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals, Brandon Jacobs, Disasters, Washington Redskins
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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: Colleges and Universities, Atlanta Falcons, Desmond Clark, Philadelphia Eagles, Virginia Tech
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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: Willie Anderson, Marques Douglas, Samari Rolle, Trevor Pryce, 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: Pittsburgh Steelers, Willie Anderson, National Football League, Cincinnati Bengals, 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: Willie Anderson, Major League Baseball, Cincinnati Bengals, Brendon Ayanbadejo, Buffalo Bills
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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: Mike Brown, Cincinnati Bengals, Willis McGahee, Ed Reed, National Football League
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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: Rod Woodson, Telecommunication Service, Cincinnati Bengals, Jamie Sharper, Adalius Thomas
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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: Ed Reed, Pittsburgh Steelers, National Football League, Cincinnati Bengals, Paul Brown
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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: Cincinnati Bengals, Dining and Drinking, Lobbying, Derrick Mason
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Helping hands for Ravens, less fortunate
On Tuesday, Mark Clayton passed out turkeys and Thanksgiving baskets to needy families at Diakon Place in East Baltimore.
Some 20 years ago, a very young Mark Clayton stood in a similar line to accept similar handouts in Oklahoma City.
For the Ravens...Tags: Daniel Wilcox, CBS Corp., Pittsburgh Steelers, Willie Anderson, Values
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Douglas in big hurry to rush QB
As a defensive end, Marques Douglas yearns to record the first sack of his third stint with the Ravens. But he understands that the goals of the defense supersede his personal objectives. "Very hungry," Douglas said about wanting to get his first sack...Tags: Pittsburgh Steelers, Willie Anderson, Joey Porter, Marques Douglas, Cincinnati Bengals
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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 the Ravens and the Steelers end...Tags: Pittsburgh Steelers, Marvin Harrison, Randy Moss, Chris McAlister, Terrell Owens
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