Ravens 2011 Draft Picks

Jimmy Smith (CB) Height: 6'2" Weight: 211 lbs. Arm Length: 32 1/4 in. Hand Size: 9 3/4 in. College: Colorado Conference: Big 12

Pick Analysis: Ozzie Newsome is masterful at adding quality players at the bottom of the first round, and Smith could join a long list of productive playmakers found at the end of the first stanza. He is regarded as possibly the best cover corner in the draft with skills reminiscent of former Pro Bowl selection Chris McAllister. Smith could become an instant star in the Ravens' aggressive defense.

Selected by: Baltimore Ravens
Round: 1
Pick (Overall): 27 (27)

Torrey Smith (WR) Height: 6'1" Weight: 204 lbs. Arm Length: 32 5/8 in. Hand Size: 8 5/8 in. College: Maryland Conference: ACC

Pick Analysis: The Ravens give Joe Flacco a legitimate vertical threat with the speed and explosiveness to blow the top off coverage. Smith's speed will certainly free up Anquan Boldin on underneath routes, while also allowing Flacco to push the ball down the field. Smith's explosive return skills could also create some big-play opportunities in the kicking game.

Selected by: Baltimore Ravens
Round: 2
Pick (Overall): 26 (58)

Jah Reid (OT) Height: 6'7" Weight: 327 lbs. Arm Length: 34 3/8 in. Hand Size: 10 1/4 in. College: Central Florida Conference: Conference USA

Pick Analysis: The addition of Reid to the Ravens' offensive line is designed to fortify the depth and talent of their offensive tackle spot. He is ideally suited to play right tackle but could also be an option on the left side.

Selected by: Baltimore Ravens
Round: 3
Pick (Overall): 21 (85)

Tandon Doss (WR) Height: 6'2" Weight: 201 lbs. Arm Length: 31 1/4 in. Hand Size: 10 1/8 in. College: Indiana Conference: Big 10

Pick Analysis: Ozzie Newsome continues to add explosive weapons to the Ravens' receiving corps with the selection of Doss. He is a rangy pass catcher with outstanding hands and ball skills. He has big-time ability and could provide a tremendous jolt to their passing game.

Selected by: Baltimore Ravens
Round: 4
Pick (Overall): 26 (123)

Chykie Brown (DB) Height: 5'11" Weight: 190 lbs. Arm Length: 33 7/8 in. Hand Size: 8 3/4 in. College: Texas Conference: Big 12

Pick Analysis: The Ravens grab another athletic secondary defender with the selection of Brown. He has the quickness and movement skills to play in a variety of roles in a sub-package.

Selected by: Baltimore Ravens
Round: 5
Pick (Overall): 33 (164)

Pernell McPhee (DL) Height: 6'3" Weight: 278 lbs. Arm Length: 34 3/8 in. Hand Size: 9 in. College: Mississippi St. Conference: SEC

Pick Analysis: McPhee gives the Ravens a versatile defender to use in a variety of ways along their front. He has some rush skills that could help out the Ravens.

Selected by: Baltimore Ravens
Round: 5
Pick (Overall): 34 (165)

Tyrod Taylor (QB) Height: 6'1" Weight: 217 lbs. Arm Length: 32 1/4 in. Hand Size: 10 in. College: Virginia Tech Conference: ACC

Pick Analysis: The Ravens need some depth at QB, and they get an athletic guy to fill a backup role in Taylor. He's a got a good arm and is a nice change from Joe Flacco.

Selected by: Baltimore Ravens
Round: 6
Pick (Overall): 15 (180)

Anthony Allen (RB) Height: 6'1" Weight: 228 lbs. Arm Length: 30 3/8 in. Hand Size: 9 5/8 in. College: Georgia Tech Conference: ACC

Pick Analysis: With Willis McGahee beginning to slow down, the Ravens nab a late-round RB who could provide much-needed depth for Ray Rice.

Selected by: Baltimore Ravens
Round: 7
Pick (Overall): 22 (225)

Draft, Day One

With the 26th pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the Baltimore Ravens whiff and at 27th select Jimmy Smith, Cornerback out of Colorado.

Seacrets

Seacrets in Baltimore?!?  Say it ain't so!  37 new locations in the next 5 years???
http://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/print-edition/2011/04/22/ocean-citys-seacrets-eyes-baltimore.html?surround=etf&ana=e_article

Blonde Joke of the Day

A blonde goes into a restaurant and notices there's a "peel and win" sticker on her coffee cup. So she's peels it off and starts screaming,

"I've won a motor home! I've won a motor home!" The waitress says, "That's impossible. The biggest prize is a free lunch."

But the blonde keeps screaming, "I've won a motor home! I've won a motor home!"

Finally, the manager comes over and says, "Ma'am, I'm sorry, but you're mistaken. You couldn't possibly have won a motor home because we didn't have that as a prize!"

The blonde says, "No it's not a mistake. I've won a motor home!" She hands the ticket to the manager and he reads...

WIN A BAGEL

Weekly Poop 4/27/11

Roost #44 Poop

·         Dates to Remember:

·        Friday – Water Conservation Meeting @ Harpoon Hanna’s Tiki Bar Opening Party!

·        Thursday, June 2 – Convention Weekend begins!  This is the Council’s largest fundraiser so be sure to sign up for what is always a great event.  From Jo Ann: “Members may still register but will not receive the souvenir package.  Please mail to me at 126 Pine Tree Rd., Ocean City, MD, 21842.  If you have any questions, please call me at 410-250-5124 or 410-251-4360 any time.  I will have more information of the special events--karaoke, miniature golf, scavenger hunt, bingo, etc.--at the next meeting, along with signup sheets.  The Council usually requests help with staffing the food tent and other incidental events.  Hopefully, I'll have more on that month as well.

This is a great time to meet other Roost members, as well as spending time with our own Roost members.  There's always plenty of beer and food available.  The price of $55 is very reasonable when you consider all the benefits.

You must be registered for the convention to participate in the events.  Each person attending must have proper credentials, so spouses must be registered as well.  There can't be any "sharing" this year.  This includes admittance to our hospitality room.  This is the Council's rule--not Ravens Roost 44.

Thanks.  Jo Ann Elder”

Registration forms and schedule can be found here.

·        Friday, June 3 – Ravens Roost #44 14^th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament.  Once again @ the Ocean Pines Country Club.  The registration fee is only $85 this year so sign up early.  Registration forms and Tee Sign Sponsorship forms are available here.

·        Saturday, June 4 – Let's not forget the Convention Parade!  We need to get a head count on how many women (yes, we'll ALL be women) will be able to march.  I have had a few sign up already but would like to hear from all of you.  Please give me your name, phone number and T-shirt size.  E-mail me at memmray@peoplepc.com or call at 302-539-4623 (this is my REAL number).  Thanks, Marie and parade committee.

·        Saturday, June 11 – Bus trip to Camden Yards to see the Orioles take on Tampa Bay.  Details soon.

·        July 10, – Ravens Roost #44 Annual Summer Picnic @ White Horse Park.  Always a great time.  Details soon!

·        Saturday, 12/17 – The Annual Ravens Roost #44 Christmas Party, once again @ the Cove Restaurant at Bayside.  Details to follow.

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·         Good news notes and nuggets from Sarah Ellison’s Blog here.

·        The draft begins tomorrow.  The NFL Draft returns to primetime in 2011, with the first round taking place Thurs., April 28 at 8 p.m. ET, followed by the second and the third rounds on Fri., April 29 at 6 p.m. ET.  Rounds 4-7 will be held Sat., April 30 at noon ET.  Watch the entire draft live on NFL Network.  Can’ get to a TV?  Watch it all live online.

·        The judge ended the lockout.  The NFL is appealing.  Will the players be allowed back to work?  Besides the Szlas, is anyone paying attention to all this crap?

Local Poop

·        Friday thru Sunday – MD International Kite Exposition.  Expo features impressive ground & air demonstrations of color & imagination.  Activities include sport kite demonstrations, giant kites and lessons in kite making.  Events & other competitions such as candy drops & rokkaku battles throughout the weekend.  Come enjoy one of the largest kite festivals in the USA.  Located on the beach from N. Division St. to 6th St.  Hours: 9am - 9pm.  For more information, contact Jay Kerr at 410-289-7855 or visit www.kiteloft.com.

·        Friday thru Sunday – Ward World Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition & Art Festival.  Carvers & visitors from across the world convene for the most prestigious competition of wildfowl art.  Event includes judging, benefit auction, classes & seminars, demonstrations, children's activities & over 100 exhibitor booths of artisans & art supplies.  Admission.  Located at the Convention Center on 40th Street. Hours: Friday from 10am - 5pm; Saturday from 9am - 5pm with award ceremony at 5pm; Sunday from 10am - 4pm. For more information, contact the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art at 410-742-4988, ext. 120.

·        Saturday – Board Walkin' for Pets.  Worcester County Humane Society annual fun event...walk-a-thon on the boards!  All proceeds benefit the Ocean City area's no-kill pet shelter.  Bring your pet for a fun day on the boards to help the animals, or adopt a shelter dog for the day by making arrangements prior to the walk-a-thon. Located at the Inlet on the South End of the Boardwalk from 9am - Noon, rain or shine!  Registration fee includes walk, refreshments, prizes and giveaways.

·        Saturday – Ocean City, Maryland Island 2 Island Half Marathon / 5K Event, 7:00 am - 12:00 pm.  The half marathon course will run from the Ocean City's island inlet to Assateague Island State Park.  The half marathon race starts at 7am and has a 3 hour, 15 minute time limit.  The 5K race will have a 1 hour time limit and will start at 7:30am.  Walkers are welcome to both races.  Anyone who cannot cross finish line within the allotted time will not receive an official time and will be on the course at their own risk.  For more information, contact Chris Klebe at 443-497-4324 or Charlie McClure at 443-370-9202.  Sign up at www.octrirunning.com.

·        Saturday – Women Supporting Women Mini-Golf Tournament, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm.  Women Supporting Women family event.  Bring kids, grandkids and anyone to form teams of four for Pink Putt-Putt Tournament.  Register by March 30 - $20 fee per registrant and specify T-shirt size.  Call 410-641-2849 to register.  Trophies and prizes will be awarded - 50/50 Raffle - Bake Sale.

·        Saturday – Locks of Love Event, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.  Locks of Love event sponsored by Oh My Hair Salon.  Ms Delaware will be attending and all donations will be going to locks of love.  For more information, call 443-513-4461.

·        Saturday – Downtown Salisbury @ the Riverwalk, 3pm – 7pm: The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce and Southernboys Concepts brings you the 2nd annual Craft Beer Tasting.  Come and learn about over 60 craft beers from around the world.  This will be a great opportunity to learn about your old favorites and to find some new ones from some of the best breweries anywhere.  Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door and include a souvenir tasting glass and unlimited tastings.  Tickets are available at Sobo's Wine Beerstro and The Salisbury area Chamber of Commerce, so mark your calendars.  Live music by the Electric Co.

·        Sunday – Mid-Atlantic Symphony Season Finale.  "Made in America."  Barber: Adagio; Bernstein: Serenade; Stefan Jackiw, Violin; Dvorak: New World Symphony.  Admission.  Located at the Community Church of Ocean Pines on Route 589, 3pm; Pre-concert talk at 2pm.  For more information, contact Pat Barrett at 888-846-8600.

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Etcetera

·         Got poop?  Let me know!  I’m going to try to get this out every Wednesday so if you get it to me by Tuesday I’ll try to include it.  Your input is appreciated.

·         Be sure to visit our website @ www.ravensroost44.com or our blog @ http://ravensroost44.blogspot.com/ for the latest news, notes and nuggets.

·         Life is short.  Focus on the good.

Frank

Baltimore Ravens, let’s go

And put that ball across the line

So fly with talons spread wide

Go in and strike with Ravens pride

Fight! Fight! Fight!

Ravens dark wings take flight

Dive in and show them your might

For Baltimore and Maryland

You will fly on to victory