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The Byrne Identity: Tension at the Ravens

by Kevin Byrne 9/2/2009

This is probably my least favorite week of the year. First, it seems everyone outside the building underestimates the importance of the last preseason game. Second, we have 75 players today. In 3 days, we’ll have 53. That means 22 players will be waived, most having their longtime dream of playing in the NFL smashed. That creates a lot of tension.

Training Camp Closes

After three weeks of training camp, the Ravens believe they are on the way to becoming the football team they want. But there is still a long way to go.

Building Bonds

As training camp comes to a close, BaltimoreRavens.com looks back at some of the more interesting pairings of roommates from the past month.

2009 Training Camp Schedule

The Baltimore Ravens open the 14th consecutive training camp at McDaniel College in Westminster, MD in late July 2009.

Camp kicks off with two practices (8:45 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.) on Tuesday, July 28, and breaks on Sunday, Aug. 23. Ravens rookies, quarterbacks and injured veteran players will report on Monday, July 27, and take part in four practices before all veterans arrive Wednesday, July 29. The first full-squad practices open to the public are scheduled for Friday, July 31, at 8:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.

For updated information on practice times during Training Camp, call 410-261-RAVE.

Key Dates

July 31st - 98 Rock will broadcast live from the practice field for Bacon & Beer: The Training Camp Edition
July 31st- The Ravens Cheerleaders' 2009-2010 Swimsuit Calendar will be released
August 4th - Purple Day
August 6th - Ravens Rookies Day
August 8th - Club Level Day
August 10th - Stash from 98 Rock will broadcast live from the practice field
August 11th- Baltimore Football Alumni Day
August 19th - Military Appreciation Day

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Please note: No pets are allowed at Training Camp.

Autographs

Players will be available for autographs each day after practice. Simply line up next to the fences and ropes surrounding the field. While there is a good chance that you will get an autograph from your favorite players, we cannot guarantee all desired autographs. Several players have commitments for media interviews and team meetings after practice.

Team Updates

Practice Transcripts »
Updated Roster »
Ravens 2009 Transactions »
Twitter Updates -
@1WinningDrive | @duffstar »
Facebook Updates »

Ravenstown Fan Zone

The Baltimore Ravens' Training Camp offers thousands of fans an opportunity to get closer to their favorite players and the game of football through watching practices and participating in interactive areas & autograph sessions.

Below are a few interactive games and merchandise that fans can find in the Ravenstown Fan Zone:

Papa Johns Ravens Rookies QB Armchair Challenge
Gatorade Jr. Training Camp (Football Skills Instruction)
Gatorade Beat the Heat Campaign
Moon Bounce
A free window cling by signing up for Ravens Call, the team's official e-newsletter
M&T Bank footballs and blankets
Consessions and more!

(The Ravens Fan Zone coincides with the start and finish of practice.)

Parking & Directions

PARKING
All visitors to Ravens Training Camp are requested to park around Bair Stadium.

DIRECTIONS
From Baltimore via I-695

Take 695 (Baltimore Beltway to Exit 19 onto I-795 North (Northwest Expressway)
Follow signs to Westminster via Route 140 West to Route 31
At blinking light, turn left (Route 31)
At first traffic light turn left onto Main Street
Proceed up hill; the entrance to the Ravens Visitor Parking is on your left – look for signs.

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