Ray Lewis to Retire (Merged)

[pslholder96]

As soon as I heard the news, I immediately went online and got my tickets.

This will be my first Ravens game ever. I'm so filled with a swelling combination of excitement and bittersweetness.

You sure picked a good time to go. Why did you wait so long LOL

[Lee Van Cleef]

It's a good thing I don't have a valid passport, I'd be booking tickets and flights about now.

[shine]

23:45

there has to be another tackle. I recall it differently.
Ray had a smirk after getting up.

what a difference 10 years ago...
the state of the art graphics.

[Ravenalytics]

You sure picked a good time to go. Why did you wait so long LOL

Well, when I was younger my parents never took me (games are expensive + logistical hassle for people who are not diehard fans). From 2007 to 2011 I went to college in Chicago, and for this past year I was living abroad in Turkey. Just returned to the States and I guess this is the best last chance you can get.

[Sua Sponte]

LT might have struck fear into QB's, but Ray Lewis struck fear into any player that touched the ball and influenced the whole field, not to mention his leadership. From a games aspect Ray disrupted the entire field LT wreaked havoc when OT's still played with their hands on the ground. Go vote for Ray at the bottom of the espn page.*http://espn.go.com/

[Bhcforlife]

Knew it was coming and it is indeed time for him to move on, but it definitely sucks to finally hear him say it. Just thinking about how a few weeks ago my dad and I were considering not picking up the playoff tickets because money has been tight. Those tickets are now priceless. It will be quite the experience to be there Sunday, to say the least.

[esmd]

Hensley's tribute.

http://espn.go.com/blog/afcnorth/tag...ewis-to-retire

[RavenScallywag]

Deion is going on record saying that Ray Lewis will re-assess in the offseason and IF Ray feels Ravens are close to SB, would likely come back, ala Brett Favre.

In my opinion, Deion Sanders always claims he "knows" Ray and the Ravens...but is usually VERY far form the truth.

[mmi16]

Somewhat like a close relative with a terminal illness - you know the end is coming, but you keep hoping against hope that the end never comes.

Thanks for the memories Ray. Here is hoping you end up holding the Lombardi again!

[dandrews]

Make sure we appreciate his last game. 20 years from we will talk of him as the savior of Baltimore football, like a folk hero.

[Ravannapolis]

I thought I was a Ravens fan. I mean, I have the PSLs, go to all of the games, and spend a lot of my disposable income being a Ravens fan. But when Ray Lewis walks out of that tunnel on Sunday I will be a Ray Lewis fan first and foremost. What a phenomenal player who has led us to victory so many times that most of us can't even count them. There is no doubt in my mind that he will lead us once again to victory against the team from Indy.

[esmd]

Deion is going on record saying that Ray Lewis will re-assess in the offseason and IF Ray feels Ravens are close to SB, would likely come back, ala Brett Favre.

In my opinion, Deion Sanders always claims he "knows" Ray and the Ravens...but is usually VERY far form the truth.

I don't buy it. I just can't see Ray pulling a Brett Favre. He's too strong in his convictions to make this announcement and then go back on it.

[RavenScallywag]

I don't buy it. I just can't see Ray pulling a Brett Favre. He's too strong in his convictions to make this announcement and then go back on it.

I think it gives Deion material to tee up on the Ravens, claiming that we're far from the SB without Lewis.

I just get tired of his song and dance.

[ravensscott57]

'God is calling,'' the 37-year-old Lewis said. ''My children have made the ultimate sacrifice for their father for 17 years. I don't want to see them do that no more. I've done what I wanted to do in this business, and now it's my turn to give them something back.

Would rather he leave out his "calling by God" to now be a father to his 6 children from 4 different woman and just let us celebrate what he was as a player on the field.

Probably an unpopular thing to say and his personal life is none of my business, but just irritates me when he makes everything out to be so inspired by God

[NCRAVEN]

'God is calling,'' the 37-year-old Lewis said. ''My children have made the ultimate sacrifice for their father for 17 years. I don't want to see them do that no more. I've done what I wanted to do in this business, and now it's my turn to give them something back.

Would rather he leave out his "calling by God" to now be a father to his 6 children from 4 different woman and just let us celebrate what he was as a player on the field.

Probably an unpopular thing to say and his personal life is none of my business, but just irritates me when he makes everything out to be so inspired by God

Because it is to him. Just because it may not be to you (And not everything is to me either) doesn't mean someone who is inspired and voices it should be criticized.

[HoustonRaven]

Lets leave out the religious stuff from the main football area, folks.

If you wish to discuss that side of the coin regarding Ray, feel free to do so in the Politics / Off Topic area of the forum.

Thanks everyone!

[Paintballguy]

I don't buy Deion's bs. Ray has said that what he says he's done that he's done and not pulling a favre.


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[bt12483]

The slogan should be "Last ride to Lewisiana"

[Ravenboy2003]

Lets leave out the religious stuff from the main football area, folks.

If you wish to discuss that side of the coin regarding Ray, feel free to do so in the Politics / Off Topic area of the forum.

Thanks everyone!

That means we can stop talking about Deion right now too, right?

[HoustonRaven]

That means we can stop talking about Deion right now too, right?

Ha! Well played, Sir.