Ray Lewis - 2nd Player in NFL to hit 30/30

[benravens1]

[quote name='JohnnyBoy8102' timestamp='1290389881' post='547399']
Ray had an INT return for a TD in 2007. It was the Browns game that the Ravens thought they won at the end of regulation but ended up losing in OT.

He had a TD in the 2000 playoffs, 1 in 2003 vs the 49ers, 2007 vs the Browns, and today.

He also had a fumble return for a TD on a lateral from Ty Law in the 2002 Pro Bowl (after the 2001 season).
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damn! the story on the milestones ravens got today said the 2003 one was his last TD

[JohnnyBoy8102]

[quote name='benravens1' timestamp='1290390239' post='547408']
damn! the story on the milestones ravens got today said the 2003 one was his last TD
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No problem man. Here is a clip of the 2007 TD.

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aVcUgUycw4[/media]

[purple.n.black]

[quote name='Twoo' timestamp='1290372828' post='546926']
Ray Lewis becomes the SECOND player in NFL history to enter the 30/30 club (30 interceptions, 30 sacks). He now joins Rodney Harrison as the only two players to ever accomplish this feat.

GO RL!!!!
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And it is much easier in my opinion to be a blitzing safety. A guy at middle linebacker is not in position to blitz often or make picks. So a guy that has 30 at both as an inside linebacker has to be a true playmaker to accomplish that. And a playmaker he is.

[JohnnyBoy8102]

I just checked and Ray has also set the record for most seasons with at least 2 sacks/2 int (since 1982 when sacks were officially recorded). Ray has 8 seasons with 2 sacks/2 int.

[XxSizzleXx]

Ronde Barber also became the only player in history to have 40 INT's and 25 sacks over a career today.

[cursona pirate]

i am so happy he is still able to do this!

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='XxSizzleXx' timestamp='1290392512' post='547452']
Ronde Barber also became the only player in history to have 40 INT's and 25 sacks over a career today.
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That's pretty amazing for a CB.

[Alexir]

Take that Butkus!

[flaccopoe]

Lets not forget Lewis' INT TD, only the 2nd defensive TD of the season for the Ravens. Let's go

[berad]

[quote name='flaccopoe' timestamp='1290395175' post='547526']
Lets not forget Lewis' INT TD, only the 2nd defensive TD of the season for the Ravens. Let's go
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That's what this whole topic is about

[flaccopoe]

[quote name='Alexir' timestamp='1290393426' post='547483']
Take that Butkus!
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Anyone see anything interesting about the name "Dick Butkus?!"

[1/28/01]

[quote name='flaccopoe' timestamp='1290395175' post='547526']
Lets not forget Lewis' INT TD, only the 2nd defensive TD of the season for the Ravens. Let's go
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Yeah, someone should seriously start an entire thread about it to ensure no one forgets.....

[Jabara]

Seeing Reed with the scoring lateral, followed up by the Lewis pick was a beautiful moment.
A relic of the past of what we were used to seeing in Baltimore.
It was such a great moment for Baltimore I got a bit sentimental and sad for a second, because for those moments, and those two players, it truly felt like I was watching a Raven's defense again.
Those two are irreplaceable.

[BloodRaven]

Showed some speed on that return too.

[scrock]

I called the Ed Reed INT, I didn't see the Ray Lewis one coming...a nice surprise indeed

[ravensdfan]

Perhaps I just didn't see it all, but it ticked me off that there was no mention of this milestone when they did the Ravens' game highlights.

Congrats Ray! Lost a step??? Don't think so.

[Xandtar]

Well done.

Our corner got his 40th interception yesterday so there is more for Mr. Lewis to shoot for.

[grape drank]

the thing that trips me out is he's an LB, thats awesome! DB's careers are shorter on average though if im not mistaken, but still for an ILB to acquire so many int's is AWESOME, may never be done again

[RL52TheGreatest]

[quote name='Jabara' timestamp='1290404925' post='547746']
[b]Seeing Reed with the scoring lateral, followed up by the Lewis pick was a beautiful moment. [/b]
A relic of the past of what we were used to seeing in Baltimore.
It was such a great moment for Baltimore I got a bit sentimental and sad for a second, because for those moments, and those two players, it truly felt like I was watching a Raven's defense again.
Those two are irreplaceable.
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Definitely. How many times can you say that you witnessed back-to-back pick sixes by 2 future Hall of Famers? Awesome moment indeed.

[FerrariFan87]

[quote name='Bltravens' timestamp='1290373770' post='546993']
That pick was insane...knew exactly where the hot read was on the blitz.
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That's film study, baby. What a beast.

[FerrariFan87]

[quote name='scrock' timestamp='1290419251' post='547803']
I called the Ed Reed INT, I didn't see the Ray Lewis one coming...a nice surprise indeed
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That's funny because I called the Ray Lewis INT!

[Marc2k6]

[quote name='scrock' timestamp='1290419251' post='547803']
I called the Ed Reed INT, I didn't see the Ray Lewis one coming...a nice surprise indeed
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[quote name='CNC' timestamp='1290372276' post='546832']
I'm calling it... Ed Reed with his 50th INT to end it
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I remember this guy calling it!

[grape drank]

I called both, but not the lateral to dawan.....jks but I knew reed was going to get an INT. 2 more picks and he's tied for most INT's in the NFL, and he's played less than half the games of the current leader (Deangelo hall with 6 INT's) what a monster reed is, he truly looks as young as he claims to be (25)

[Jabara]

[quote name='RL52TheGreatest' timestamp='1290465644' post='548273']
Definitely. How many times can you say that you witnessed back-to-back pick sixes by 2 future Hall of Famers? Awesome moment indeed.
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That's a football moment I'll never forget, especially under the context of our defense playing poorly recently, and our aging stars letting us know they are still here and reminding us what the Ravens defense means.

[Xandtar]

According to the Buccaneers' official site, in their insider video for the day they said that following his 40th interception of his career on Sunday, yesterday the Pro Football Hall of Fame asked for Ronde Barber's jersey and gloves from Sunday's game. Later that day Coach Morris said he hopes the next time the Hall calls Barber it will be to ask for his jacket size.

Did the Hall ask for anything from Ray Lewis yesterday?

It would be only fair, both are headed to the Hall in a few years and both achievements are roughly comparable.

[TSizzle00]

Its a shame the person who started the 30/30 was that dirty *** player Rodney Harrison lol

[PeRK82]

they really should put a statue RAY LEWIS right next to unitas when he retires, and off course retire the JERSEY

[Ravens549]

[quote name='PeRK82' timestamp='1290577756' post='549712']
they really should put a statue RAY LEWIS right next to unitas when he retires, and off course retire the JERSEY
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Yes! Johnny U is for the Colts what Ray-Ray is for the Ravens. But they both represent Baltimore.
As much respect as I have for Johnny U...this is the Ravens stadium.

[grape drank]

[quote name='Ravens549' timestamp='1290608920' post='549799']
Yes! Johnny U is for the Colts what Ray-Ray is for the Ravens. But they both represent Baltimore.
As much respect as I have for Johnny U...this is the Ravens stadium.
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retiring 52 would be bitter sweet for me. I would miss seeing it on game days, it always gives me a sense of comfort when I see 52 run out of the tunnel on game day. However I wouldn't want the memories I have of the number 52 tarnished by some incredible"replacement" linebacker, that despite being incredible means only 1/2 of what ray meant to this team.

52 will be sorely missed, but never forgotten!

jeez I feel like I'm talking about our war heroes from WWI/II on remembrance day....but that just goes to show how much he meant to me, and us as fans.

[darklight1216]

[quote name='TSizzle00' timestamp='1290565058' post='549561']
Its a shame the person who started the 30/30 was that dirty player Rodney Harrison lol
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Yes, it's interesting how that worked out. I'm guessing there are a probably some people saying some unpleasant things about Ray being the second.