For many of you unlucky souls across the nation the Football Season 2008 has come to a close. Sorry to say, not such a great year for your team, but in 8 months time a brand new season will begin. (I'm sure the Detroit Lions could not wait for the torture to be over!)
Here in Baltimore you would think our team, the Baltimore Ravens were playing in Tampa tomorrow to compete for the SuperBowl trophy, rather than a "Wild Card" playoff game on the other side of the Florida coast!
THIS CITY IS AMPED.
WE CALL IT PURPLE PRIDE
It may have been a tough year for many people in this area. Jobs were lost, homes were foreclosed on and crime continues to rise, but Baltimore stops everything when it comes to it's football team.
Finally this year, this franchise has an offense to talk about: A Rookie Quarterback in Joe Flacco
(This City is going Wacko for Flacco) who has found his feet and a powerful arm while winning the heart of "Balmer"residents. A new coach and the powerful defensive line lead by the charismatic Ray Lewis. A recipe for success.
This maybe only a Wild Card Game, but we have high hopes of returning to Florida for a February game.
Ellie, You are so right that tomorrow is a big day for our Ravens. Signs of purple passion is all over the city. We will all be watching at 1 pm tomorrow. Go Ravens!