10 things every Ravens fan should do at least once in there lifetime.

[Fcowher]

10. Go to training camp
9. Attend the draft or host a day one draft party
8. Tailgate- get there early and stay late after the game.
7. Get a tour of the Complex @ 1 Winning Drive.
6. Go to an away game wearing colors.
5. Go to one of the players public appearances and meet them.
4. Watch an away game at your favorite bar packed with purple clad folks.
3. Buy a authentic game jersey of your favorite player.
2. Attend a home playoff game and see a win.
1. Go to a Ravens Super Bowl game

[ChampRavens]

Nice list.

I have done about 5 of the 10.

[HoustonRaven]

9 out of 10 ....

Need that Super Bowl and my list is complete.

[Mista T]

Great list. I've done them all, most of them each season. You can't beat the festive purple atmosphere in the Baltimore area every Fall. Many other areas with NFL teams are rather bland: SF, Charlotte, Tampa, DC, Seattle for example.

One change to the list I would make:

3. Buy a authentic game jersey of your favorite player.

I don't see the thrill. "Authentic" = Fashion statement? Unless you are up close, there's no difference between authentic, replica, and Walmart. And the players come & go.

I still occasionally wear my Boulware, and my wife wears her Shannon Sharpe Super Bowl jersey, but I doubt that I'd spend the money on new players. Purple tee-shirts are fine by me.

As to apparel, I'd rather see Ravens fans with purple painted faces, purple & black beads & chains, and camos. And, for the ladies': purple feathers in or on their hair, and purple sports bras.

[hookml]

9 out of 10 for me. Still need the superbowl to complete the list. You could replace the "buy an authentic jersey" with attend an away game at all 3 of our division rivals.

[Fcowher]

Upon reflection maybe I should have made #3 wear your purple jersey everywhere on gameday no matter what time they play or where they are.

[UKRavenStockers]

OK, so I'm currently 1 for 10 from this side of the pond (#8), but hopefully will be ticking off #6 in December.

[Mista T]

OK, so I'm currently 1 for 10 from this side of the pond (#8).

OK, true dat, but what a tailgate party that was! I wonder if that Raiders fan still wants to fight because of the celery tossing Limeys?

[UKRavenStockers]

OK, true dat, but what a tailgate party that was! I wonder if that Raiders fan still wants to fight because of the celery tossing Limeys?

Absolutely, that tailgate was awesome, not bad going for my only one thus far, most fun I've ever had a sporting event.

Still got the mental image of his fellow Raider fans pelting him with celery as he complained to us.

[Drkraven]

9 of 10--need to go to that Superbowl!

[darb72]

Seven of ten. I haven't been to training camp, haven't been to the Superbowl and haven't attended a home play-off game.

[Fcowher]

darb, take the easy one first. Drive out to Westminster, on the ride out you will see many cars with tags, stickers, flags, and folks wearing jerseys. Then once there the whole purple explosion. Then seeing the team for the first time that year. It is the closest to Christmas morning that any adult has the right to feel. It is so awsome seeing how many other Raven maniacs there are and it just validates the passion that one feels for this team. I am getting chills just thinking about that first day at training camp.

[HoustonRaven]

I think I am in the minority on the whole authentic jersey thing.

I am VERY selective about which authentics I buy. I have the black Ray Lewis, a purple Ed Reed and my new favorite is the Unitas authentic -- B'more fans LOVE it, Colts fans HATE it!

Guess I am a jersey snob in that respect. But I do agree it really isnt a top 10 type of thing to do if you're a fan. They are very expensive.

[OwingsMillsAlex]

10. Go to training camp
9. Attend the draft or host a day one draft party - Check
8. Tailgate- get there early and stay late after the game. - Check
7. Get a tour of the Complex @ 1 Winning Drive.
6. Go to an away game wearing colors. - Check
5. Go to one of the players public appearances and meet them. - Check
4. Watch an away game at your favorite bar packed with purple clad folks. - Check
3. Buy a authentic game jersey of your favorite player. - Check
2. Attend a home playoff game and see a win.
1. Go to a Ravens Super Bowl game

60% is not too bad. I didn't have tickets for the previouos playoff games so 2006 was my first time - they lost, damn. I watched the Super Bowl but from my house. I've toured the stadium and drive past 1 Winning Dr once a week but have not gotten a tour of the training facility. And I can't do the Training Camp as it falls during a month that I'm not able to take off of work due to yearly projects, another damn.

[Rochardrik]

10. Go to training camp
9. Attend the draft or host a day one draft party
8. Tailgate- get there early and stay late after the game.
7. Get a tour of the Complex @ 1 Winning Drive.
6. Go to an away game wearing colors.
5. Go to one of the players public appearances and meet them.
4. Watch an away game at your favorite bar packed with purple clad folks.
3. Buy a authentic game jersey of your favorite player.
2. Attend a home playoff game and see a win.
1. Go to a Ravens Super Bowl game

Pardon my ignorance, but have the Ravens ever won a home playoff game?

[UKRavenStockers]

Pardon my ignorance, but have the Ravens ever won a home playoff game?

December 31st 2000 - Baltimore Ravens won, Denver Broncos lost.

[camdenyard]

How about "Attend the Hall of Fame induction ceremony for a Baltimore Raven"?

[Ravens23]

How about..

Get a BJ Sams from a Ravens cheerleader!

[ravensfan1996]

10. Go to training camp
9. Attend the draft or host a day one draft party Many times
8. Tailgate- get there early and stay late after the game. (every game but 2 since 1996)
7. Get a tour of the Complex @ 1 Winning Drive.
6. Go to an away game wearing colors. 6 times
5. Go to one of the players public appearances and meet them. use to go the goose show
4. Watch an away game at your favorite bar packed with purple clad folks. numerous times
3. Buy a authentic game jersey of your favorite player. have my name and a mcnair authentic and a colts unitas
2. Attend a home playoff game and see a win. I was there
1. Go to a Ravens Super Bowl game. tried to go was just too much $$ but now have full approval from wife if ever happens again i can go no matter the cost

SO im missing:

Training camp-i guess i was never interested in practice. i went to a few scrimmages at m&T and was bored to death, just doesnt mean the same when it doesnt count to me.

Visit one winning way---good luck....only a few get that chance.
Super Bowl- one day...

[flraven]

I've got 7 of 10, including that Super Bowl win!

Visiting the Palace, training camp, and the authentic are what I'm missing. Like Mista T, I don't think the authentic is all that important.