Jan 5, 2009 9:10 pm US/Eastern
Fans Determined To Go All The Way With Ravens
BALTIMORE (WJZ) ―
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Die-hard fans greeted the Ravens Sunday night at BWI, hours after they advanced to the division playoffs.
Die-hard fans greeted the Ravens Sunday night at BWI, hours after they advanced to the division playoffs.
Kai Jackson reports those fans are willing to go to great lengths to show their support for their team, even if it means painting someone else's town with purple passion.
"We're behind them all the way, even though we couldn't be there with them," said a fan.
Thousands of other fans did make that trip to Miami.
"We're number one. Came all the way from Baltimore to kick some butt," said another fan.
Even more expect to travel to Nashville. Plenty of tickets are available on the Internet with prices ranging from the hundreds to $1,400 for 50-yard line seats.
But airfares are selling out fast. Southwest flights between Baltimore and Nashville are almost completely sold out for the weekend.
Tickets on other airlines run around $400-$500.
A road trip to Nashville will save you money. The 11-hour, 700-mile drive will set you back, on average, $70 in gas each way.
And no matter the mode of transportation, many fans plan to be there too.
Even Governor Martin O'Malley is closely following the action. He issued a statement congratulating Coach Jim Harbaugh on their decisive victory over the Dolphins and wishing them luck on their next playoff game.
"I want to congratulate Coach Harbaugh and the entire Ravens organization on soundly defeating the Miami Dolphins in the first round of the playoffs. This victory not only allows the team to advance to the next round, but it also secures the Ravens' position among the NFL's best teams as they continue their pursuit for a championship. Best of luck to Joe Flacco, Ray Lewis, Ed Reed and the entire team as they roll to victory in Tennessee on Saturday. Go Ravens!"
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