Ray Rice Jersey Exchange (Friday 9/19 and Saturday 9/20)

[rmw10]

I guess I'll have to make it down there.  No sense in hanging onto a jersey that I likely won't ever wear again.  Unfortunately I bought a stitched one and it looks like they're only swapping the screen printed ones.  I'd still rather have something to wear, though.

 

I wonder if the player options will be limited to 3 players or so like the Pats did or if it's free reign over whatever they have in the store.

[FlocksGottaFeed]

that's why I'm saving mine. I truly believe this could happen.

Absolutely agreed.

I'm all-in on this. I truly believe he can and will do this, as well. One moment will never truly define a lifetime...unless we let it. Those who want to exchange and burn jerseys have that right (throw the first stone). However, when doing so, just be glad that every wrong thing you've done wasn't fixed with the people who loved and admired you giving up on you before ever giving you a chance to right your wrongs.

Want to truly show your disappointment? Take the ice-bucket challenge (or something like it) mention Domestic Violence as the disease that it is and tell Ray Rice that you still believe in him and know he will make a difference. Further, let Janay know that you love and support her and their child as well. Be the change that you want to see in the world...not the opposite.

 

Do anything better than this mass-minded plying-on. Raven Fans: We're better than this.

[TDubbs]

I'm actually kinda baffled at the people upset over a jersey exchange. Are you that pathetic and miserable in your life you have to do that? Jeeze

 

I have 3 Ray Rice jerseys .. Black, White and Purple. I live in Canada .. But regardless, I would not and will not return my jerseys. Why? I bought those jerseys b/c Ray Rice gave me multiple years of enjoyment and contributed to a Superbowl that I will not forget. He gave me something as a fan in terms of entertainment that was invaluable, tbh. That will always remain regardless of the legal and moral implications he is facing and should be accountable for. He is not a bad person, simply a human being who made a mistake.  

[jboy19]

I'm in the heart of Pittsburgh for law school, I'll probably get shot to death if I take it out of my apartment. Especially this week. Wish there was a mail-in option.... I wouldn't even care what Ravens jersey they sent back. I'd take a Chykie Brown jersey if that's what they had left. I do sincerely support Ray and hope and pray that he can get his marriage back on track for his child's sake as I would any NFL player regardless of what team they were on, but I can't justify wearing that jersey around my girlfriend, mom, or sister anymore out of respect for them. 

[TDubbs]

I'm in the heart of Pittsburgh for law school, I'll probably get shot to death if I take it out of my apartment. Especially this week. Wish there was a mail-in option.... I wouldn't even care what Ravens jersey they sent back. I'd take a Chykie Brown jersey if that's what they had left. I do sincerely support Ray and hope and pray that he can get his marriage back on track for his child's sake as I would any NFL player regardless of what team they were on, but I can't justify wearing that jersey around my girlfriend, mom, or sister anymore out of respect for them. 

 

I've been in Pittsburgh many times, absolutely love that city, but wearing a Rice jersey is obviously taboo right now. They will respect a Ravens jersey in the Burgh, but not that one. Appreciate that comment and the sentiment behind it, one bad apple don't spoil the whole bunch right?

[jboy19]

I've been in Pittsburgh many times, absolutely love that city, but wearing a Rice jersey is obviously taboo right now. They will respect a Ravens jersey in the Burgh, but not that one. Appreciate that comment and the sentiment behind it, one bad apple don't spoil the whole bunch right?

 

No haha it doesn't, but if I'm talking football with a Steelers fan, I'd much rather keep that talk about the play on the field than deal with an NFL politics discussion. 

[TDubbs]

No haha it doesn't, but if I'm talking football with a Steelers fan, I'd much rather keep that talk about the play on the field than deal with an NFL politics discussion. 

 

Good lord, I'd rather keep that discussion on the field as well b/c thats what it truly is about. Unfortunately, in this day and age it just doesn't work that way. 

[Tiz]

You would think the man killed somebody.

You disappoint me, Baltimore Ravens. But I guess that's the price of showbiz.

So I understand why you're disappointed.

Any one living close to the stadium that disagrees with the actions of rice can exchange his jersey.

This upsets you because fans don't agree with what's done so for no charge those fans can make an exchange?

Lol seriously. I have a rice jersey my wife got me two years ago. It's essentially garbage because I respect my mother, wife and daughter more than some wanna be internet point about whatever you think you're proving. I'm not in baltimore so basically the jersey is garbage it also represent why I prefer t shirts over jerseys.

But back to your post. You're not proving crap for being upset over an OPTION. It's like being upset that your seatbelt doesn't work on your car and the manufacture offered to repair/replace it. If you don't want to take advantage of the option don't. If someone else does it does not affect you.

[Greatness]

So I understand why you're disappointed.

Any one living close to the stadium that disagrees with the actions of rice can exchange his jersey.

This upsets you because fans don't agree with what's done so for no charge those fans can make an exchange?

Lol seriously. I have a rice jersey my wife got me two years ago. It's essentially garbage because I respect my mother, wife and daughter more than some wanna be internet point about whatever you think you're proving. I'm not in baltimore so basically the jersey is garbage it also represent why I prefer t shirts over jerseys.

But back to your post. You're not proving crap for being upset over an OPTION. It's like being upset that your seatbelt doesn't work on your car and the manufacture offered to repair/replace it. If you don't want to take advantage of the option don't. If someone else does it does not affect you.

 

Please... spare me. You don't even know why I posted what I did, so let's not act like you know. I posted my opinion just like you're posting yourd now. Don't come for me when you have no clue of what you're talking about. Not once in my post did I begrudge anyone for trading in their jerseys. Not once. I made a comment to the Baltimore Ravens how they personally disappointed me. Settle down, son.

[GrimCoconut]

I wish I bought that Ray Rice jersey yesterday I saw $60. That was a steal and I could've returned it. I might go there tomorrow and buy it just to exchange it. No offense to anyone, but I've never bought Rice's jersey or wore his number so for me, this isn't a big deal. I don't buy RB jerseys. It's just a personal preference for me because the shelf life is so short. I'd definitely like to turn it in and get a Jimmy Smith, Mosley, or a jersey like that. 

 

And the reason we're offering, not forcing, the exchange is because there are a lot of people upset by this and it could be insensitive for the fans to wear the jersey for some, especially those who are victims of domestic violence. If anything, I think it's a class-act to offer this. You don't have to do it. It's your choice. 

[Militant X 1]

Although I appreciate everything Ray Rice did for the Baltimore Ravens the past 6 years; I haven't worn my #27 jersey since this news first broke months back and I definitely won't be wearing it again after seeing the video yesterday.  To me, that sends the wrong message to my wife, daughter, daughter-in-law and grand daughter by seeing his name on my back. 

 

Thanks for all of the wonderful "football" memories Ray and best of luck and good wishes to you and your family!  Peace!

 

@Mili

[ratedr]

I wish I bought that Ray Rice jersey yesterday I saw $60. That was a steal and I could've returned it. I might go there tomorrow and buy it just to exchange it. No offense to anyone, but I've never bought Rice's jersey or wore his number so for me, this isn't a big deal. I don't buy RB jerseys. It's just a personal preference for me because the shelf life is so short. I'd definitely like to turn it in and get a Jimmy Smith, Mosley, or a jersey like that. 

 

And the reason we're offering, not forcing, the exchange is because there are a lot of people upset by this and it could be insensitive for the fans to wear the jersey for some, especially those who are victims of domestic violence. If anything, I think it's a class-act to offer this. You don't have to do it. It's your choice. 

It's amazing that some people are angry about it, Ray Rice really has that much of a hold on people, it's actually quite sad. Like you said nobody is forcing the exchange, it's only for people who want to do it (and many do). Those who want to worship at the altar of Rice are free to do so.

[ellicottraven]

This is now tantamount to piling on... disappointed in the whole saga. Disappointed for Ray, for the Ravens organization, players and most of all for the fans of the Ravens.

 

Nothing about this smells right now. Everything was an underreaction and now it has become an overkilled overreaction imho. The media simply needs to let it go. What happened in the video was horrendous to watch, but what did one really expect to see? I was aghast myself when I saw it and my visceral reaction was to boot him out. But, upon reflection I just feel sad for the whole saga.

 

I feel for the situation Bisciotti is in as well and loved the tenor of his letter to the fans. This is an opportunity for Ray Rice to come back stronger than ever in the community. He shouldn't ever leave the vicinity and work towards putting a face to domestic violence and become the hero a football player can only dream of....

[pitchblack_20]

I really want this to be over with. We all know he did wrong but I don't think his family deserves all the public scrutiny. I hate that these analysts bring so much negative attention to not only Ray but the Ravens as an organization. Nobody is a saint and I'm sure everyone has done something that they wish they could take back. BTW I'll be keeping my #27.

[Guest I-70WestRaven]

While I know Ray did wrong and the violence of the film is sickening, I will not give up my jerseys. I will not wear them for this would condone what he did, but like it or not he is a part of our teams history. Do not get me wrong, I by no means, support or try to justify what he did but being no saint myself, I will not "cast the first stone!" Ray is no longer a Raven, Three live are forever altered (their daughter seems to be forgotten in this mess). We as Raven fans must move on, champion the social cause, as you should, but do not punish others who just woke up that morning! No one saw this coming, and to stand holier than though is hypocritical at the least. What Ray did is deplorable, inexcusable, but now belongs to him and his family! Let's move on as "Ravens" and put the rest of the team first before we lose a season. One man's poor choices cannot and should not destroy what we have all built in Baltimore! Take a deep breath and a long look in the mirror and think about your life. At the end of the day you are number one to those who love you and that trumps football every time! If not, well.....

[PurpleCityLights]

if the fans didn't ask for this then why are they doing it?

[The Raven]

if the fans didn't ask for this then why are they doing it?

 

Because fans did ask for it..........................

[Edgar]

Honestly, I think this is stupid. You can't wipe the guy from history, good grief. On a larger note, media, please shut up.  I'm tired of hearing about it already. The media thinks everyone is dying to hear more and more about it…bull. It's their obsession, not ours. 

It is unfortunate and I'm glad to feel that others feel along the lines that i do.  Many of us are given many chances to fall down and get up. Some times we are made to pay a severe penalty. I'm going to hold on to my ray Rice jersey. 

[PurpleLady90]

I thought about it. I could easily get another players jersey without losing a dime. But, at the same time i feel completely guilty for considering it. I bought this jersey because Ray Rice was my favorite player on the team. Although I could never wear it in public, the jersey will always remind me of the great things Ray did on the field. 

 

I'm going to keep mine. 

[purple fanatic]

I think that this is the most outrageous thing that the Baltimore Ravens have every done. If I had a Ray Rice shirt or jersey I would wear them seven days a week. I do have a sweatshirt, I can't wait to wear it. And for the people that burn items with Ray Rice on them, you make me SICK!!!!! The Raven's orginzation and any Sporting business that has sold Ray Rice items, is making it like it is the end of the world to own anything with his name or likeness on it.  WELL IT IS NOT!

[Stover4Prez]

I'm all for this exchange...  How can I possibly support a person who threw a left cross so hard it knocked a woman half his strength off her feet and crashing into a railing that knocked her out for over 30 seconds?  Then when she hits the floor, he stands over her like nothing happened?  Never bent down to see if she was still even breathing or bleeding or anything.  

 

I'm sorry, you all can tout how he can be the face of redemption and how you remember his football memories.  I will remember the great things he did while on the team as a part of his history, but I will also remember him hitting a woman harder than I've ever been hit in my life.  That is inexcusable.  He might be able to recover and become a model citizen again and do great things.  But until then, he is a man who brutally assaulted his fiance.  

 

I will not chant his name, wear his number, or keep his jersey.  I hope he and his family have nothing but love and happiness for the rest of their lives, but until he can prove that I cannot condone what he did by wearing his name.

 

For those of you who are appalled by this decision by the Ravens, I ask would it be different if he had knocked your mother out in that elevator?  Would you wear his number then?  

[PeRK82]

Does anyone know if you can still exchange even if its a Knock off.

 

Ill be honest with you, im not sure if mine is or isnt. it was a gift

 

[1/28/01]

Does anyone know if you can still exchange even if its a Knock off.

Ill be honest with you, im not sure if mine is or isnt. it was a gift

Of course not.

[Tank 92]

Does anyone know if you can still exchange even if its a Knock off.

 

Ill be honest with you, im not sure if mine is or isnt. it was a gift

 

 

They said there will be an expert at the store to verify it is an NFL licensed product.

[Greatness]

I'm all for this exchange...  How can I possibly support a person who threw a left cross so hard it knocked a woman half his strength off her feet and crashing into a railing that knocked her out for over 30 seconds?  Then when she hits the floor, he stands over her like nothing happened?  Never bent down to see if she was still even breathing or bleeding or anything.  

 

I'm sorry, you all can tout how he can be the face of redemption and how you remember his football memories.  I will remember the great things he did while on the team as a part of his history, but I will also remember him hitting a woman harder than I've ever been hit in my life.  That is inexcusable.  He might be able to recover and become a model citizen again and do great things.  But until then, he is a man who brutally assaulted his fiance.  

 

I will not chant his name, wear his number, or keep his jersey.  I hope he and his family have nothing but love and happiness for the rest of their lives, but until he can prove that I cannot condone what he did by wearing his name.

 

For those of you who are appalled by this decision by the Ravens, I ask would it be different if he had knocked your mother out in that elevator?  Would you wear his number then?  

 

So are you doing the same thing for Dez Bryant and our very own T-Zizzle? If you're doing for one, you must do for all.

[Stover4Prez]

Don't own a Dez Bryant or T-Sizzle jersey either......

 

As for supporting Rice, I don't think that is who needs the support right now.  Janay is the one in need of support. She was the VICTIM after all and Ray Rice was the ABUSER.  I don't feel sorry for him because he got drunk and knocked his fiancee out.  That is not okay.  That is not acceptable.  

 

I agree that he and Janay need counseling support and family.  I can't possibly think of a situation where I could do that to my wife and then stand over her like nothing happened.  Can't imagine it.  And if I did, the next day I wouldn't expect admiration or adoration with people chanting my name and cheering for me.  

 

Ray WAS a model citizen.  Then he broke all of that trust and burned all of that respect with his actions.  He may build himself back up and I hope he does....  But in the meantime I'm not going to the game with his jersey on and pretend nothing happened.  Because it did.  He is lucky he is not in jail for an extended period of time.

[berad]

So as long as you haven't done it before, it's okay to knock your fiancee out?  

 

I'm sorry, this severity of an act doesn't sit with me.  He was also supposed to talk to a battered women's charity the week after. That doesn't make him any less of an offender of domestic violence.  We've seen 30 seconds of their relationship.  What is happening behind closed doors?  Is it a great marriage?  Is she afraid for her life?  Who knows.....  All I know is for that time in the elevator, he crossed a line that EVERY MAN in America knows you don't cross.  

 

To make it easy, let's go with Hines Ward....  would you encouraging Steelers fans to wear his jersey and support him?

 

That's all been said. Like Grim put it: "it's over". Rice is suspended indefinitely, no longer on the team, and the organization is giving fans an oppourtunity to exhange their Rice jerseys.

 

What else is there?

 

If some choose not to turn in their jerseys or feel otherwise that's up to them.

[Tank 92]

berad answered exactly what I was thinking. It's not okay to knock out your fiance. Never even said that. Rice is suspended and will clearly never be apart of this team ever again. We can speculate on the truth and try to find hidden meanings behind Janay but really, don't you think she would've come clean by now? She'd have the support of the entire nation at this point. Sometimes people don't lie and there's nothing more to what they say. Sometimes, we need to take people at face value. Granted, people lie, but when you're in a corner with nothing else to lose you tend to tell the truth.

I think the media has now crossed the line, social media included. Trying to find hidden secrets where they may be none. Sensationalizing domestic violence while at the same time nurturing a movement that may actually be unwanted by the victim, manifesting those social justice types who want to campaign for Janay to transform from her saviors into her abusers. Abuse is an interesting thing, and right now I could make a case that she's under abuse from the entire nation at this point. It's all perspective. The nation is essentially constantly making her relive that event, and let's ask ourselves--is that fair?

I don't care if people want to turn in their jerseys or not. If they do, I understand why. If not, I get that, too. I personally never bought a Rice jersey because I was never his biggest fan. I didn't want to even re-sign him, so understand that my comments aren't biased at all. I was never his biggest fan, but I do understand both views.

 

 

perfect

[jazz1988]

I ask all of the supporters to take off their Purple Colored glasses right now and tell me what you would be saying if that video was of Rothlisberger instead of Rice.  Have to believe the tone here would be wildly different.

 

I'm only one man but I honestly woudn't treat big ben no diifferent and definitely wouldn't be callin him a scum. Thats just me as a person.Big Ben also to my knowlege hasn't been known for his great work with the community especially children but even with that I believe treating others like I would like to be treated no other way around .

 

 

Don't own a Dez Bryant or T-Sizzle jersey either......

 

As for supporting Rice, I don't think that is who needs the support right now.  Janay is the one in need of support. She was the VICTIM after all and Ray Rice was the ABUSER.  I don't feel sorry for him because he got drunk and knocked his fiancee out.  That is not okay.  That is not acceptable.  

 

I agree that he and Janay need counseling support and family.  I can't possibly think of a situation where I could do that to my wife and then stand over her like nothing happened.  Can't imagine it.  And if I did, the next day I wouldn't expect admiration or adoration with people chanting my name and cheering for me.  

 

Ray WAS a model citizen.  Then he broke all of that trust and burned all of that respect with his actions.  He may build himself back up and I hope he does....  But in the meantime I'm not going to the game with his jersey on and pretend nothing happened.  Because it did.  He is lucky he is not in jail for an extended period of time.

 

I actually believe both Janay and Ray need support there shouldn't be one way or the other.  Honestly showing her husband support is like showing her support as well because when you married you are one not two atleast that's what it's suppose to represent. Such logic that Ray Rice actions has push him far from needing support is quite ignorant(no offense) because we all have dark moments and some people dark moments are in need of support. Ray Rice just lost his career most likely, he probably love his Ravens fan alot,He let all the children he help down, he lost endorsements, he lost people respect,  his name has been tarnished and more. 

 

I'm sorry but i doubt he wanted to jeopardize all that at casino elevator  and I doubt he feels joyful for what he did to his wife. So I definitely feel sorry for him and he still has my support. Rice and his wife are already in counseling and suppose have been in counseling since the incident between him and his wife incident started. I can't imagine me doing the same to my girl friend but in the end  I  definitely can't imagine me kicking a man when he's down because he committed such things. I definitely will let be known what he did was wrong but still let it be known even though you may be going through a time of shame you are still king and change is not impossible for no man as well as forgiviness . 

 

Ray Rice hasn't lost everybody respect and i definitely have seen many Ravens fans show respect to him even now. Some people may call that crazy but honestly it just shows that forgiveness is much better than hatred. You think Ray Rice expected fans to still chant his name after he did such  act to his wife? I definitely don't think so and that was one of  reason why he started crying . I hope you don't think Raven Fans was chanting him on because he did such great job hitting his wife because that wasn't it either. Ray Rice wasn't just a great player but he hoped alot of people in this city and some people feel grateful for his good deeds. 

 

I think this is why it's so important to treat others like you want to be treated and overall treat others with much respect and more because you just never know when you may slip up and have a shameful moment but through it all the same people whom you helped/showed respect to was there to show you some support in your darkest moments. I definitely know hows that's like cause as a cashier at a local market I had some disappointing moments at my job but since I always carried myself in a respectful manner and gave my customers my all and the utmost respect they was there to give me support through it all.

 

I'm not saying it's wrong for anybody to throw away their Ray Rice jersey but it definitely shouldn't be wrong for those that decide to keep it and wear to tonights game. Life too short to stay on negative and I definitely feel for those that have been through domestic type violence but also know this life is too short to constantly dwell on  such issues especially when  you out of such a situation and doing good for your self.

[PurpleCityLights]

I'm not turning in my Jersey.