Espn: Ravens Playcaller

[darklight1216]

Maybe I'm behind in the times but check this out:

Hey, Baltimore fans, this might make you spit out your crab cakes.

You realize who's been calling the first play of Ravens' games lately? Like the one that went for an 83-yard touchdown against the Patriots?

If you said head coach John Harbaugh, you'd be wrong.

Offensive coordinator Cam Cameron? Wrong again.

QB Joe Flacco? Strike three.

The guy who's been calling the first play lately isn't a guy at all. It's a 14-year-old Baltimore kid. His name is Matthew Costello, he's got an inoperable brain tumor and he's on a lucky streak.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?columnist=reilly_rick&id=4825585&sportCat=nfl

Is this news to anyone else? O.o

[theFRANCHISE]

Love that story, love this kid. Great read. Made my day.

It's these types of inspirational stories that remind me of the joy that football brings to people's lives. It also reminds me that there's more to life than football. I wish we heard more of these kinds of stories about the guys we cheer for on Sundays, both on the sidelines and on the field.

[reediddy]

wow thats insane! what a story, nothing but respect for this kid. Let him keep callin the plays! haha

[McBoller]

wow, thats amazing. Great story.

[JEFF4i]

Cam Cameron is great guy, what a great story.

[Thepurplehaze]

I hope James calls a flea-flicker bomb to D-mase for the opening play this week so all the Flacco haters can eat their words.

Fantastic story though. I hope James pulls out of his sickness one day so he can eventually make his way to the Ravens coaching staff.

[Tighthead420]

[quote name='Thepurplehaze' date='14 January 2010 - 02:31 PM' timestamp='1263497515' post='340904']
I hope James calls a flea-flicker bomb to D-mase for the opening play this week so all the Flacco haters can eat their words.
[/quote]


Mason, not flea flicker bomb material IMO. Give it to someone who still has wheels left!

[Thepurplehaze]

[quote name='Tighthead420' date='14 January 2010 - 02:44 PM' timestamp='1263498275' post='340909']
Mason, not flea flicker bomb material IMO. Give it to someone who still has wheels left!
[/quote]
And the survey says!....David Tyree

[Ed_Reed20]

Great story. Hope the success continues Saturday night.

[FlaccosFlock]

Wow what an amazing story. Thanks a lot for sharing it.

[Jamal]

Wow, surprised to have never heard of this before. Great story.

[20ReedsAll]

Absolutely wonderful. I love these kinda stories lol...hopefully he gets well soon.

[Kenny]

if Matthew Costello calling the plays than ravens can beat indy sat night GO

[ravensgirl20]

Forget the call Friday night Cam, bring him to INDY! Great story, great kid. I'd say he's one super, special good luck charm.

[BuckWilds]

I don't care who knows it - I cried when I read the article. That experience is something he'll have for a lifetime.

Man, I sure am glad we have the coaching staff we have. After listening to recent interviews with Mattison, watching Harb's [i]Mic'd Up[/i] segment on NFL.com and reading this about Cam... I'm even happier than ever we have the staff we have.

[Moderator 2]

Oh no my sister went to school with his mom, I am crying.

[mdrsharon]

That is so awesome!
He must have gone nuts when Ray ran 83 yards on his call!!
I hope he will fully recover and call the first plays for many years to come.
I just love our team.

[ZIBBY28]

I heard this on 105.7 today... great, [i]great[/i] story

[52Kia Kaha92]

amazing story i came across this morning. Its just such a feel good read and i hope he recovers.

[ravens_4life]

this kid is going to be our new offense coordinatoe. great story.

[Jay D83]

Wow. Stories like this make me proud to stand up and be a RAVEN! Definitely hope he gets better.

[JEEPercreepermd]

What a great story! That really made my day!

[PuRock]

Let's see what he can do this week.

I know if you ask most Ravens fans what the first play should be. It will include a lateral, reverse, Joe Flacco, Troy Smith, a pair of pliers, a rubber duck and the kitchen sink.

None of us would want to call a vanilla run on the first play.

[AsianRice]

Beautiful story, and it reminds me of my past experience. I'm a cancer survivor, with non Hodgekin large cell lymphoma cancer. I survived till today, got married, but haven't had kids yet . This kid will also survive like I do and will continue with his life. Hope the best for him.

PS: I'm a new fan of Ravens. Through years, I haven't root for any team and I don't know why although I have lived in Baltimore and just bought a house in Frederick. Just beginning of this year, I started rooting for the Ravens. They bring me joy, ups and downs memories with their kind and positive personalities. I love this team.

[Shadowalker]

What an amazing story

[Sam]

Awesome! Show the type of class act organization we all support & love!

[admartian]

[quote name='PuRock' date='16 January 2010 - 08:07 AM' timestamp='1263586024' post='341675']
Let's see what he can do this week.

I know if you ask most Ravens fans what the first play should be. It will include a lateral, reverse, Joe Flacco, Troy Smith, a pair of pliers, a rubber duck and the kitchen sink.

None of us would want to call a vanilla run on the first play.
[/quote]
Made me laugh!



Yeah, I hope Cam has a play saved up from this guy for when we need it.