Ray Lewis Appreciation Thread

SnA ExclusiVe · Joined: 01 Jun 2011 Posts: 10607 Location: Spokane, WA

Well guys, it's over...Ray Lewis went out as a champion and now we will never see him play another down of football Crying or Very sad

With that being said, it's time to start the RLAT! Post any pictures or GIF's that are memorable to you about Ray Lewis, or simply post a pargarph or sentence about Ray, but please keep it positive, we don't need any BS about the murder case or deer antler stuff (which I'm sure we Ravens fans would never do, but just saying).

Also feel free to post any codes for Sigs or Avi's, because I know that I for sure want a brand new Ray Lewis AVI an SIG now that we won the Superb Owl!
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GaTechRavens · Joined: 25 Nov 2006 Posts: 15565 Location: Knoxville, TN

The greatest. I'm not sure if any other words would do it justice.

Ray Lewis has been there through our entire journey - the awful years of the '90s, the incredible Super Bowl run in 2000, the frustration and mediocrity that defined the rest of the Billick era, the constant playoff heartbreak, and the magical run we've just witnessed. From beginning to end, he has given us memories that we will cherish forever. So much to reflect on.

If anyone deserves to go out as a champion, it's Ray.
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freezer-52 · Joined: 16 Dec 2005 Posts: 960

Smurf yeah Ray! You did it and you did it in style

draftguru1234 · Joined: 09 Feb 2011 Posts: 546

The best leader in sports I have ever seen. And this run was the perfect example of just how good a leader the guy is. Sure he was nowhere near his legendary self, but without Ray-Ray, we would not be world champs right now.

While the team might be able to upgrade the position, we will never see a leader like him again. Its going to be very strange to have no #52 firing up the team anymore.

Its been a pleasure watching you. See ya in Canton.

KiddKillah · Joined: 07 Nov 2007 Posts: 1911 Location: Baltimore, MD

I have a couple of memorable moments on Ray. My most favorite one would be the first link, but all....still great for the GREATEST linebacker to ever play the game.

"The 4th down stop:" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ6H9o0lpvA

"The death of Dustin Keller:" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbMBW7GmX1E

"The real reason why Chad Johsnon changed his name to Ochocinco:" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bxc4DRqepHs&NR=1&feature=endscreen
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sp6488 · Joined: 14 Mar 2005 Posts: 6230 Location: MD

Apparently he motivated this strange hipster man to compete in the Olympics, AND SUCCEED:

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RAVINGMADD · Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Posts: 2503

Best ILB ever. Best defensive leader ever. It's definitely going to be weird next year. Hopefully he comes back to be a coach for the Ravens after he takes a break from football to spend time with his kids.
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Integrity · Joined: 09 Mar 2006 Posts: 3871 Location: Columbia

This is a Chad Johnson highlight vid, but the best part is at 2:08.

http://youtu.be/MeOxw8ll2sc?t=2m8s

"I tried to hit Ray when he wasn't looking, and I lost... bad."

What can I say about the greatest middle linebacker to ever play the game? How about thank you? Thank you Ray, for making the first 17 years of an upstart franchise so special.
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diamondbull424 · Joined: 02 Dec 2007 Posts: 10017 Location: Baltimore, MD

I just can't believe it. I can't believe he'll never be there to play another down. JO leaving was one thing, but Ray leaving... he's just been... he's the man. I'm not sure any team can mean more to me than this one. So many on this team were home grown Ravens... and Ray was, Jon Ogden aside, the first. And now he's gone.
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Joe Flacco · Joined: 04 May 2008 Posts: 555

It was 1997. I was around 11 years old. I went to a 1 week summer camp in Baltimore, Camp Sunrise for cancer survivors. We got invited to Ravens training camp.

We were toured by a rookie Peter Boulware nice guy, played games, watched football all that fun stuff. We all huddled around a 2nd year player by the name of Ray Lewis. I was so scared at that time the best question I could come up with was "how much do you weigh?". I got him to laugh at least then he showed me Ogden and Sarigusa and I couldn't fathom how a human could be 300lbs. (Goose just looked like the meanest human being on earth by the way).

We talked a little and he signed my football and hat. Since that day I vowed to support my Ravens. I hope one day to meet Ray Ray again.

Hey at least I can say I made Ray Lewis laugh.
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SnA ExclusiVe · Joined: 01 Jun 2011 Posts: 10607 Location: Spokane, WA

The one play I will never forget from Ray Lewis was that hit on Darren Sproles. Seriously the greatest single play I've ever seen in any sport that I've ever watched!

It's so great to see him go out as a champion and the legacy he leaves behind and all that good stuff. Man, the day he gets his jersey retired and officially becomes a HOFer I'm going to have chills SO damn bad!
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