Roll call of those going up to Baltimore

[genepena]

Originally Posted by TejasTom

Thanks for all the great info. Maybe we'll see you there.

Originally Posted by HoustonRaven

Wish I could help.

I just got my flight right before the rush. Have you tried flights into Reagan National? It's only 45 minutes south of Baltimore in DC.

Def thanks for the advice! Lol @ popped collars and smedium shirts!

No specific sports bar recommendations?

[HoustonRaven]

Originally Posted by genepena

Def thanks for the advice! Lol @ popped collars and smedium shirts!

No specific sports bar recommendations?

Depends on what you desire and where you're staying.

Max's on Broadway (or simply Max's) is my personal favorite -- tons of craft / local beers, 25-30 HD TV', etc. it's in Fells Point.

Mother's in Federal Hill is popular but that's a better place to go before the game.

Where are you staying? Do you prefer low key or mad house?

Most bars in Baltimore double as pretty damn good restaurants so if you want excellent food to go with your bar experience, that narrows it down as well.

[JGarza #70]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZnek...&feature=share


Thought I would share my little fame with yall...

I will have my Red Jersey as well...

come on sunday..

it cant get here fast enough!!

[Texans_Chick]

Here's my blog post for fans going to the game. They wear Purple, we wear Battle Red. Red is scientifically shown to be a winning color.
The Battle Red Plan: A guide for Texans fans going to Baltimore

Also contains information on how to get the Arian Foster wristbands without ordering them online--They have a location easy to get to in the Galleria area.

[Texan_Bill]

Originally Posted by jjjezebel

I hate you all.
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That being said, I hope everyone that's going has an absolute blast!

Seconded!!!

[TexansFight]

HoustonRaven you are a good dude and like what I've seen from your fellow fans on the Ravens board.

My brother recommended a place called Chaps that has a beef sandwich he said was awesome. Is that close to the Inner Harbor

[BullpenBen]

Ill be there! will get in town about 3 on Saturday. Sitting sec. 114 row 12. Will be apart of the Luckies crowd heres a guide, not sure if anyone else posted from Steph Stradley

http://blog.chron.com/texanschick/20...-to-baltimore/

[TexansFight]

HoustonRaven I have a question for you. On the Mighty Gwinnett show on 790AM here in town, the host Dylan Gwinn really ragged on your hometown saying its the skid mark of the US and the only things there are crab cakes and strip clubs. The host was born and raised in D.C.

I was just wondering if there was a Dallas-Houston type of rivalry where the people in each city hate the other town. Also, do Ravens fans dislike the Redskins like we dislike the Cowboys even though we rarely play them.

[Dr2bKay]

Who in the world was that couple that is on 610??? They cashed in their kids college fund to go to the Baltimore game...

[Texas T]

Originally Posted by Dr2bKay

Who in the world was that couple that is on 610??? They cashed in their kids college fund to go to the Baltimore game...

I was just wondering where you were. Are you coming out to the game??

I think you're the only one on here I've met in person so far.

[MikeB]

Confirmed - Hilton by the stadium
Section 101 row 8

I'll be sporting the Red Cushing #56 and the wife the Red AJ #80.

This is going to be freakin awesome!!!!

[HoustonRaven]

Originally Posted by TexansFight

HoustonRaven you are a good dude and like what I've seen from your fellow fans on the Ravens board.

My brother recommended a place called Chaps that has a beef sandwich he said was awesome. Is that close to the Inner Harbor

Chaps is damn good!

But I am sorry to say it's nowhere near the Harbor. You'll need a rental (or a very expensive cab ride) in order to get one of their pit beef sammy's.

[HoustonRaven]

Originally Posted by TexansFight

HoustonRaven I have a question for you. On the Mighty Gwinnett show on 790AM here in town, the host Dylan Gwinn really ragged on your hometown saying its the skid mark of the US and the only things there are crab cakes and strip clubs. The host was born and raised in D.C.

I was just wondering if there was a Dallas-Houston type of rivalry where the people in each city hate the other town. Also, do Ravens fans dislike the Redskins like we dislike the Cowboys even though we rarely play them.

Yes and Yes.

People from the DC area do not like us folks from Baltimore. It's unfortunate that he has characterized Baltimore that way. I grew up in and around Baltimore and that's nothing close to the city I know.

IMO, it stems from sports mostly. Both cities are football towns, one city has fallen so far from grace, it's become a joke in NFL circles. The other is a well run organization that has a history of winning in their short life. Redskins fans have far more hostility than Ravens fans have towards them.

I'd say it is very much like the Dallas - Houston rivalry on many levels.

[TexansFight]

Originally Posted by HoustonRaven

Chaps is damn good!

But I am sorry to say it's nowhere near the Harbor. You'll need a rental (or a very expensive cab ride) in order to get one of their pit beef sammy's.

I'm renting a car to visit one of my best friends in DC so there will be an opportunity to get one of these pit beef sammy's

FYI, the Four Seasons has rooms just $20 more than the Hilton. Not often that I can afford to stay at a place that nice and I canceled my reservation at the Hilton and am now staying at the Four Seasons.

[Texas T]

Not to offend anyone (HoustonRaven) with the comparison-I hope the Ravens fans are as cool as the Redskins fans.

I had a blast at the Skins game last year. Yes I took alot of good natured ribbing (which I fully expect coming into their house) but it was good.

I've been to Baltimore many times (not for a game though) and everyone was pretty cool, even when I was wearing my Texans stuff.

[BullpenBen]

I went to the regular season matchup there and wore my Texans gear and got a couple ribs walking through the parking lots where the tailgaters were at, but nothing you would call a hostile enviroment. This IS higher stakes and expect to see more Blue/Red there than last time, but other then the occosianal beligerant fan, shouldnt have much to worry about.

[HoustonRaven]

Originally Posted by TexansFight

I'm renting a car to visit one of my best friends in DC so there will be an opportunity to get one of these pit beef sammy's

FYI, the Four Seasons has rooms just $20 more than the Hilton. Not often that I can afford to stay at a place that nice and I canceled my reservation at the Hilton and am now staying at the Four Seasons.

Awesome!

Check them out here ...

http://chapspitbeef.com/

[JGarza #70]

[\QUOTE]FYI, the Four Seasons has rooms just $20 more than the Hilton. Not often that I can afford to stay at a place that nice and I canceled my reservation at the Hilton and am now staying at the Four Seasons.[/quote]

where did you find the rate for four seasons so cheap.. i am looking and is over 250 a night!!

[JGarza #70]

Originally Posted by JGarza #70

FYI, the Four Seasons has rooms just $20 more than the Hilton. Not often that I can afford to stay at a place that nice and I canceled my reservation at the Hilton and am now staying at the Four Seasons.

where did you find the rate for four seasons so cheap.. i am looking and is over 250 a night!![/quote]

[technosailor]

Originally Posted by TexansFight

HoustonRaven I have a question for you. On the Mighty Gwinnett show on 790AM here in town, the host Dylan Gwinn really ragged on your hometown saying its the skid mark of the US and the only things there are crab cakes and strip clubs. The host was born and raised in D.C.

I was just wondering if there was a Dallas-Houston type of rivalry where the people in each city hate the other town. Also, do Ravens fans dislike the Redskins like we dislike the Cowboys even though we rarely play them.

Redskins fans give a crap more about Ravens fans than vica versa. It's kinda silly. Two different conferences, two different divisions. The Ravens were born out of territorialism (Jack Kent Cooke convinced Tagliabue not to allow an expansion team in Baltimore by famously saying, "I'd rather see a team in Mexico City than in Baltimore"). Since the 96 inaugural season, though, the Ravens franchise has been nothing but a model for a winning mentality (even when we weren't winning). The Redskins don't have that same culture. So a lot of animosity is directed towards the Ravens because they have nothing better to do than hate other teams. The Ravens just stay focused on winning.

Funny story... Back in, like 2009, the Redskins came to Baltimore during the regular season... a rare matchup, and the first regular season matchup in Baltimore, IIRC. I had a tradition, living in DC, that I would go watch the game in Baltimore during away games (avoid parking hassles) and stay back in DC for home games. I couldn't watch this game in DC though, so I went to Baltimore.

I was at the Ravens fan flagship bar, Mothers in Fed Hill, and a bunch of Skins fans parted the packed crowd, got in a big circle and started singing Hail to the Redskins at the top of their lungs. Ultimate disrespect for the home team to do that in our bar. A few Ravens fans (and Skins fans) ended up getting tossed for a tussle that ensued. That's the only time I've seen any real rivalry from both sides... it's almost always Redskins fans towards Ravens fans.

As for your sports reporter, I'd remind him that when he lived in DC, DC was a hell-hole itself. Both cities have improved. Baltimore has a nice up and coming arts, music and entreprenurial scene. DC has a nice up and coming cloak-and-dagger election scene, a fading music scene and a public transportation system that is so mechanically and financially destitute that people are literally dying.