Baltimore Ravens, SeasonTicketRights.com to market personal seat licenses Aug 21, 2008
The Ravens and Houston-based have expanded their partnership to include a marketplace for fans to sell their spot on the team's 3,000-member wait list for a personal seat license (PSL) at M&T Bank Stadium. The PSLs were created to give the holder rights to buy season tickets to certain seats inside the stadium. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
NFL teams offer fans fast pass into stadiums Aug 20, 2008
Fans with the special card will wait only about 10 minutes to get into 71,000-seat M&T Bank Stadium, compared with an hour-long wait for other fans entering just before kickoff, Rochlitz said. Fee-based reserved security lanes could expand to more football teams and to other entertainment venues, office buildings, and bus or train stations. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mervo High School football field to be named for Art Modell Aug 20, 2008
The project included the installation of a Sportexe field turf -- similar to the field used by the Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium -- additional bleachers, a ticket booth and upgrades to restrooms and a concession stand. The Ravens' , Bisciotti, McAlister and the all teamed to cover the financing of the project. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Dressed to sack: DE Allen out to validate Vikings' investment Aug 19, 2008
But a would-be sack, when 6-foot slipped out for an 18-yard scramble, was also fresh on his mind as he left M&T Bank Stadium. "I had 'em and he just ducked under me," Allen bemoaned. (USA Today -- Sports)
Are you ready for some swimming? Ravens to show Phelps' last race after game Aug 18, 2008
The Ravens are asking fans to stay late following Saturday's preseason matchup versus the to watch Phelps' final swimming race of the summer games on M&T Bank Stadium's SmartVision boards ... M&T Bank Stadium has a capacity of 71,000. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Ravens fans stay late to cheer cheerhometown hero Aug 17, 2008
The U.S. 400-meter medley relay team, featuring Phelps, was displayed on both screens at M&T Bank Stadium after the Ravens faced the Minnesota Vikings in a preseason game. Forty-five minutes before Phelps jumped in the pool in Beijing in search of his 14th career gold medal, Tony Beard, 45, and Ann Williams, 47, both of Owings Mills, were eager to watch the event. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ravens Cornerback Suspended One Game By NFL Aug 2, 2008
The 24-year-old Washington is allowed to participate in all pre-season practices and games until his suspension begins August 30th and ends after the Ravens' September 7 season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium. Washington says he was wrong and made a mistake. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Baltimore is training real ravens as mascots Jun 28, 2008
A trainer in Georgia is working with two eight-week old ravens, hoping to have them ready to fly around M&T Bank Stadium before home games this season. Ravens officials plan to have one of the birds fly out of the tunnel players use to run onto the field. (MSNBC -- Sports)
City finds steak overdone Jun 25, 2008
The Hilton sits a block north of Oriole Park at Camden Yards and a few blocks from M&T Bank Stadium, home of the. "Baltimore has a number of steak houses," said Irene Van Sant, BDC's project analyst director. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Under Armour to unveil a running shoe in 2009 Jun 1, 2008
The conference was attended by more than 90 investors as well as analysts and members of the media and was held inside the locker room at M&T Bank Stadium. Under Armour (NYSE: UA) executives told investors launching a running shoe would enable the company to expand its product offerings and boost sales. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
A sporting chance May 28, 2008
More than 52,000 people attended the lacrosse championships at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore last year; Boston is hosting the same event this year and next at 69,000-seat Gillette Stadium in nearby Foxborough ... And now more than 15 cities -- including Cincinnati and Seattle -- have bid to host the Army-Navy game, which Baltimore hosted last December at M&T Bank Stadium. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
A sporting chance: Baltimore trailing in the game of luring big tourneys May 28, 2008
More than 52,000 people attended the lacrosse championships at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore last year; Boston is hosting the same event this year and next at 69,000-seat Gillette Stadium in nearby Foxborough. This article is for Paid Print Subscribers ONLY.. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Lacrosse Final Four really draws a crowd May 25, 2008
Last year's attendance at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore was a record 52,004. All of it a far cry from the day more than 35 years ago when Urick, now 59, drove to Boston from his home in western New York to see the sport's annual North-South college game. (Boston Globe)
Sports commission sets sights on lacrosse tourney, pro soccer Apr 6, 2008
In its role managing M&T Bank Stadium, the Ravens work to bring events to the downtown sports complex. The Ravens have begun preliminary talks with and to host a football game at M&T Bank Stadium during Labor Day weekend in 2009, and also hope to land additional concerts for the venue. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Group seeks info on athletes' health coverage Mar 3, 2008
Brian Carroll converted a feed from Shamel Bratton in overtime to give Virginia a wild 14-13 win against Syracuse before 19,165 fans at the second annual Face-Off Classic at Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium. Danny Glading paced the third-ranked Cavaliers (4-0) with three goals and two assists. (USA Today -- Sports)
Men's Lacrosse ACCtion: Weekend of March 1-2 Mar 3, 2008
Sophomore midfielder Brian Carroll's second goal of the game with 1:29 remaining in overtime lifted No. 3 Virginia to a 14-13 win over Syracuse in the first game of the Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic Saturday afternoon at Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium. The Cavaliers improve to 4-0 overall this season, while the eighth-ranked Orange falls to 2-1. (Theacc.com)
Dew Action Sports Tour to launch again in Baltimore Feb 20, 2008
Last year's event, held on the outskirts of both Oriole Park at Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium, drew nearly 55,000 spectators. The have a home game on June 19, before a road series beginning in Milwaukee on the 20th. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
One memorable year as the eye of the Tiger Jan 21, 2008
A road trip to the Inside Lacrosse Face-off Classic at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. we'll leave that at that. (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
AEG Worldwide Jan 16, 2008
Kenny Chesney to play M&T Bank Stadium - Baltimore Business Journal ... Kenny Chesney to play M&T Bank Stadium ... Chesney's promoters said Monday that M&T Bank Stadium, home of the , will house the tour on May 10. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Bring on Jacksonville Jan 1, 2008
Peter Diana/Post-Gazette The Ravens' Derrick Martin breaks up a pass intended for the Steelers' Willie Reid in the fourth quarter yesterday at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. (at Ravens 12/30/07). (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Too little, too late Dec 31, 2007
For Ravens fans, a season of futility and frustration came to a merciful end last night at M&T Bank Stadium ... Empty seats at M&T Bank Stadium yesterday were a further indication of the fans' frustration. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Don't bet on Steelers lasting in playoffs Dec 31, 2007
The most recent loss was to those same Ravens yesterday at M&T Bank Stadium, 27-21. It might not be fair to place a lot of stock in this defeat since the Steelers were playing without Ben Roethlisberger, Hines Ward and Troy Polamalu, all of whom were rested because of nagging injuries. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Report Card -- Steelers vs. Ravens Dec 31, 2007
GERRY DULAC grades the Steelers' effort in a 27-21 loss to the Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium yesterday. The report is broken down into offensive, defensive positions and coaching. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Game proves Roethlisberger is team MVP Dec 31, 2007
Any more question about which player is most valuable to the fortunes of the Steelers -- and their advancement in the AFC playoffs -- was on display yesterday at M&T Bank Stadium when the Steelers' offense was well on its way to season lows in yards and first downs without its Pro Bowl quarterback. It wasn't until Charlie Batch led a Roethlisberger-like rally in the fourth quarter that the Steelers managed to muster some offense in a 27-21 loss to the Ravens. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Steelers rally late but fall to Ravens, 27-21 Dec 31, 2007
BALTIMORE -- The Steelers ended the regular season by losing to Baltimore 27-21 tonight in a game at M&T Bank Stadium that had no bearing on their playoff situation. The Steelers finished with a 10-6 record as AFC North Division champs and will play Jacksonville at Heinz Field next Saturday night with kickoff between 8 and 8:30 p.m. Baltimore, the defending division champ, ended a 9-game losing streak to finish 5-11. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Dismal season ends with win Dec 31, 2007
With nearly half of the announced 71,353 waving bright yellow Terrible Towels, it was clear Steelers fans showed up at M&T Bank Stadium - braving a steady rain that fell throughout the game - but their team did not. With their minds seemingly on next weekend's playoffs, the Steelers (10-6) allowed the Ravens' no-name roster to look like a Pro Bowl one. (SunSpot.net)
Season finale against Baltimore overshadowed by postseason Dec 30, 2007
Where: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore ... The Steelers will take the field at M&T Bank Stadium today for their 4:15 p.m kickoff and try to win a ballgame to finish the regular season 11-5, but it will not be the same team that has clinched the AFC North Division championship and a home playoff game. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Head to Head: WR Nate Washington vs. CB Derrick Martin Dec 30, 2007
And why the Ravens and their injury-depleted secondary have to be on the alert today when the teams meet at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. "When the opportunity has presented itself, he has made plays," said Ward, who leads the team with 71 catches and is tied for the team lead with seven touchdown receptions. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Game 16 Matchup: Steelers vs. Ravens Dec 30, 2007
Where: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore. TV: KDKA. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Some Ravens fans throwing in towel Dec 29, 2007
Thousands of disgruntled Ravens fans are selling their tickets to the usually hated Steelers Nation, which could make M&T Bank Stadium look like Heinz Field on Sunday ... Steelers fans are being allowed to infiltrate M&T Bank Stadium because of disheartened fans such as William Price, a season-ticket holder since the Ravens' inaugural season in 1996. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Starks the right fit in left tackle position Dec 29, 2007
Where: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Md ... Four months later, Starks is back at left tackle, getting ready to start his fourth game tomorrow in the regular-season finale against the Baltimore Ravens (4-11) at M&T Bank Stadium tomorrow. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Ward-Scott rivalry softens a bit Dec 27, 2007
Over the past four seasons, the "M" and "T" in Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium could have stood for "mangled" and "twisted" -- that is exactly what the Ravens have done to the Steelers at the venue in four successive trips. The Steelers make the jaunt to Baltimore Sunday without a win in that city since 2002. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Woman injured in bus beating Dec 12, 2007
A few weeks earlier, city and schools police arrested 22 girls involved in a melee that sent one student to the hospital with minor injuries after a high school football game at M&T Bank Stadium. Copyright. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Ravens' nose dive frustrating to fans and players Dec 11, 2007
Sure, the steady bone-chilling rain Sunday night at M&T Bank Stadium had a lot to do with the place being relatively empty by the beginning of the fourth quarter, but don't think those fans would have departed had their Baltimore Ravens come up with the same effort they did a week earlier in a near upset of the New England Patriots. Instead, the Ravens' seventh consecutive defeat was a 44-20 smackdown administered by the Colts, who won world championships in this town before bolting for... (USA Today -- Sports)
Setting up Margaritaville in Charm City Dec 11, 2007
The are working on bringing Buffett -- and his traveling road show of tequila, salt shakers and "Parrotheads" -- to M&T Bank Stadium for a concert in early June. But Baltimore isn't the only city in the region making a play for the show, said Mark Burdett, vice president of corporate sales for the Ravens. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Manning tops 300 TD passes in Colts' rout of Ravens Dec 10, 2007
By Skip Wood, USA TODAY BALTIMORE By halftime of this one, at least half of the drenched, bone-chilled crowd on hand at M&T Bank Stadium decided it had had just about enough. Small wonder. (USA Today -- Sports)
CSX train derails in South Baltimore Dec 10, 2007
On Nov. 24, 12 CSX railcars carrying hazardous materials ran off the tracks in the 300 block of Stockholm Street, near M&T Bank Stadium. For many, the location of that derailment conjured memories of another, more dramatic train accident -- the Howard Street tunnel derailment that caused a toxic chemical fire in July 2001. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Ravens drop 7th straight Dec 10, 2007
Playing without both first-string cornerbacks and without any execution, the Ravens flopped to a 44-20 blowout loss to the Indianapolis Colts at M&T Bank Stadium last night. The Ravens' seventh straight loss was as painful as it was embarrassing - their offense, defense and special teams constantly tripped over themselves - and sealed the team's second losing season in three seasons. (SunSpot.net)
Patriots - Ravens: Photo Gallery Dec 9, 2007
Photos from the AP at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore Monday Night Dec. 3, 2007. New England Patriots defeated the Baltimore Ravens 27-24. (PatriotsInsider.com)
NFL fines Patriots' Harrison, four Ravens Dec 8, 2007
Scott also threw an official's flag into the stands of M&T Bank Stadium. Ravens cornerbacks Samari Rolle and Chris McAlister, and wide receiver Derrick Mason were fined $15,000 each for publicly questioning the integrity of the officiating. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Ravens' losses sack retailers' sales Dec 6, 2007
Baker Koppelman, vice president of ticket sales and operations for the Ravens, said apparel sales on the team's Web site, at M&T Bank Stadium, and its store at Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards are on par with last season. Koppelman said how the Ravens finish the remainder of its five games this season, which includes matchups against AFC powerhouses the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts, will have an impact on the team's final in-house merchandise sales for 2007. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Maroney shows he's catching on Dec 4, 2007
But there was no question Maroney turned in one his busiest - and better - performances of the season last night as the Patriots pulled out an improbable 27-24 victory on a windy and wild night at M&T Bank Stadium. "Like I said, I'm going to be patient and get my chance to help the team out," Maroney said. (Boston Globe)
Luck helps keep perfection alive Dec 4, 2007
Last night was New England's first game at breathtaking M&T Bank Stadium, an edifice that makes neighboring Camden Yards look like a guard shack. The only other time the Patriots played the Ravens in Baltimore (1996), the game was at Memorial Stadium, once home of the great Orioles and Colts teams. (Boston Globe)
Pats stay perfect Dec 4, 2007
Still, the Patriots had to sweat out a near-miracle at M&T Bank Stadium as Mark Clayton caught a 52-yard Hail Mary from Kyle Boller at the New England 3 before a gaggle of Patriots pushed him away from the goal line. The Patriots' pursuit of perfection appeared to have come to a conclusion when the Ravens stuffed Brady on fourth and 1 from the Baltimore 30, but the Ravens offered the Patriots a reprieve by calling timeout before the play. (Boston Globe)
Pats downplay pressure after latest escape Dec 4, 2007
That foul and a flag on cornerback for illegal contact four plays earlier left ill tempers spread across M&T Bank Stadium. "I'll let you all call it," Ravens defensive end said of the penalty on Winborne. (USA Today -- Sports)
Patriots stay perfect, barely edge Ravens Dec 4, 2007
For the second week in a row, it was a struggle against a losing team, but the incredibly resourceful Patriots got Tom Brady's 8-yard touchdown pass to Jabar Gaffney with 44 seconds left to beat the Baltimore Ravens, 27-24, last night at M&T Bank Stadium. The winning drive in the final minutes covered 73 yards and required two fourth-down conversions, one on a defensive holding penalty six seconds before Gaffney beat Dawan Landry in the left corner of the end zone. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Ravens' upset bid falls short Dec 4, 2007
Hurting themselves in the fourth quarter with questionable decision-making, the Ravens fell short in a painful 27-24 loss to the unbeaten New England Patriots last night at a blustery M&T Bank Stadium. Related links. (SunSpot.net)
Not really beaming about playing under lights Dec 3, 2007
Tonight's game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium is New England's third consecutive prime-time appearance and its fifth of the season. The Patriots will make the NFL-maximum six prime-time appearances this season, as they close out the regular season against the New York Giants Dec. 29 with a Saturday night game that will be broadcast by the NFL Network and locally on Channel 5. (Boston Globe)
This one may be a fight Dec 3, 2007
but for the faltering Baltimore Ravens, losers of five straight, the Super Bowl is tonight at M&T Bank Stadium, where they have a chance to end the Patriots' pursuit of an undefeated season in front of a national television audience. "The sad part is [tonight] is probably our Super Bowl, and it's the 12th game of the season," said Ravens cornerback Samari Rolle, whose team is tied for last place in the AFC North at 4-7 and sees its playoff hopes flickering like a faulty light bulb. (Boston Globe)
Monday Night Football Pick Dec 3, 2007
Where: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore ... Linebacker Adalius Thomas, who signed with New England as a free agent in the offseason, will return to M&T Bank Stadium for the first time. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Train derailment prompts questions over area's projects Dec 3, 2007
The freight train ran off the tracks in the 300 block of Stockholm Street, near M&T Bank Stadium and the site of another, more dramatic, train accident -- the Howard Street tunnel derailment that caused a toxic chemical fire in July 2001. The tracks also are near proposed development that could one day draw thousands more people to the area: a new indoor arena to replace aging First Mariner Arena, and a slot machine gambling parlor. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Clash provides break from war Dec 2, 2007
More than 70,000 will attend today's Army-Navy game at M&T Bank Stadium, millions more will watch on television, and those serving in Iraq and Afghanistan will follow the game any way they can. The contest provides a respite from the war, however brief, as it did during Vietnam. (SunSpot.net)
Ravens QB Smith plays the waiting game Dec 2, 2007
Though fans and some members of the media have been clamoring for Ravens coach Brian Billick to give Smith a chance considering the team's 4-7 record, five-game losing streak and plummeting playoff hopes, it seems doubtful it will happen Monday unless Boller gets knocked out against the New England Patriots at M&T Bank Stadium. Asked this week whether he had any plans to use Smith, Billick said, "Not by design - other than there might be some isolated things that you might want to use Troy. Now... (Sunspot.net -- Business)
City basks in spotlight of Army-Navy, Ravens games Dec 1, 2007
Both games at M&T Bank Stadium are sold out, each expected to draw close to 71,000 fans. The Army-Navy game will be broadcast nationally on CBS, while the Ravens-Patriots will appear on. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Flight of fancy Nov 30, 2007
The posturing is so elaborate that pre-game ceremonies begin at 9:30 a.m. for the kickoff (CBS, noon) at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. Before the game, a quartet of U.S. Army helicopters will buzz the stadium, followed by a parachute drop by the Army's elite Golden Knights skydiving team. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ravens might get 5 back Nov 30, 2007
" Army vs. NavyBillick, whose father, Don, was an Air Force pilot, offered his appreciation for the annual Army-Navy rivalry, which will add another chapter tomorrow at M&T Bank Stadium. "That's one of those things where even if you're not a football fan, that's one of the sporting events you need to see, like the Indy 500, like a Kentucky Derby, like a Super Bowl," Billick said. "You need to go to an Army-Navy game. It's an incredible atmosphere, and it ought to be a great game Saturday. (SunSpot.net)
National pride on display in 108th Army/Navy Game Nov 29, 2007
For the 108th time our nation's finest will take the field, as the Navy Midshipmen and the Army Black Knights get set to collide at M&T Bank Stadium this Saturday afternoon in a college football tradition. This rivalry dates back to 1890 and since then this game has been played in 15 different venues, but this will only be the fourth time the two teams will meet in Baltimore. (FOX23.com, OK)
Patriots activate Troy Brown Nov 28, 2007
Monday's game against the Ravens marks the Patriots' first regular-season trip to Baltimore since 1996, but the game will be the team's first at M&T Bank Stadium, which opened in 1998. The Patriots' 46-38 win over the Ravens during the 1996 season was played at Memorial Stadium. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Patriots' Thomas low-key about playing Ravens, his ex-team Nov 27, 2007
The Patriots linebacker returns to his old stomping grounds Monday, when the Patriots face the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. If there were any doubt that Thomas, who departed the Ravens during the offseason for a five-year, $35. (Boston Globe)
Train With Potentially Hazardous Materials Derails Nov 25, 2007
The derailment occurred near Camden Industrial Park, which is not far from M&T Bank Stadium, where the NFL's Ravens play, and several highways. Traffic in the area was blocked while authorities investigated. (Fox News)
Father to son Nov 22, 2007
The patriarch, Lou Breschi, 71, will be in the stands at M&T Bank Stadium, wearing a Loyola jacket and whooping like the kid he was in 1953. "Oh, we beat them that year, we did," said Breschi, then a senior tackle on a Loyola team that defeated Calvert Hall, 14-6. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Advance Publications Inc. Nov 21, 2007
Within the last year, Inside Lacrosse successfully introduced the Face-Off Classic, featuring Johns Hopkins, Virginia, Syracuse and Princeton at Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium, which set an NCAA record for regular season attendance; produced two one-hour lacrosse specials that first-aired on ESPN2; and started InsideLacrosse. com Video, a full-service video player on the sport's most trafficked website. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Phil Dawson nailed one field goal to force OT (a carom-happy 51-yarder) and a 33-yard chip shot to seal the Browns' victory. Nov 19, 2007
While the officiating crew clearly got the eventual call correct -- as replays showed -- there's sure to be discussion about how and why an unreviewable play under the league's replay system some how got an "unofficial'' review. By someone, somewhere. Even if it was just by virtue of the game officials looking up and seeing the numerous replays of the disputed kick on the JumboTron screen at M&T Bank Stadium. "I wasn't all that optimistic,'' said Dawson, whose kick was first waved off as no good... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
O's picture clearer Nov 18, 2007
The SmartVision video screens at M&T Bank Stadium use LED technology. The new display at Camden Yards will most resemble the one at Atlanta's Turner Field, which Orioles and authority officials inspected in preparation for the bid. (Sunspot.net -- Business)
McGahee gets nod over J. Lewis, at a price Nov 16, 2007
Based strictly on talent, the Ravens made the right call by going with over Jamal Lewis, who returns Sunday to M&T Bank Stadium for the first time since leaving the Ravens. McGahee has been the more effective runner, averaging 19 yards more a game than Lewis and producing more yards per carry. (SunSpot.net)
