this is ravens nation.re's no holding back as far as celebrating this team. >> of course we have a team of reporters are ready in new orleans waiting for the ravens to get there. we will track their moves throughout the week. any idea what their schedule is like? >> not really. most of the sports teams obviously will be going. and i believe there are couple of others from the sports desk that are going. they will be well-represented. there were some baltimore ravens fans that are related to new orleans. >> there were lots study and live their that were baltimore ravens fans. she showed us her press credential have purple beads -- has purple beads. >> i know purple and the gold our callers for mardi gras, but we will take anything we can get. >> absolutely. we can see the cheerleaders revving up the crowd as we write the arrivals of their -- as we await the arrival of the ravens. the remarkable story line for all of us who enjoy this year. the brothers meeting in the super bowl, and ray lewis' retirement. th

give us any ravens cheer. >> let's go, ravens! let's go, ravens! let's go, ravens! let's go! >> all right. getting excited earlier. that is a sampling of some of the spirit you'll find on the purple caravan on friday. the doors opened here at 6:00 a.m. in white marsh. reporting live, kim dacey, wbal- tv 11 news. .> i'll want those pompoms >> you can get those pompoms. the rematch has fans showing support in a number of different ways. >> a good basis for their new hit song. take a look. >> ♪ i think we're crazy bring on brady bring on brady ♪ >> that is a very catchy. that is called "bring on a brady." she spoke about her inspiration. >> it is a way for fans to connect. maybe connect with people -- who knows? i thought it was a rallying cry. we are going to keep cheering ravens. >> matt wrote the lyrics and that is his dad on guitar. ravens fans will not be singing "bring on brady." we challenged our sister station to a friendly bet. >> take a look. >> good morning. great to be with you guys. here we go with another one of those dbets. >> which is wanted to say hello and good

. >> ravens here we go! here we go ravens here we go! here we go! >> well the ravens in fox borough this morning. as you can see we have the cheerleaders with us. thank you ladies. they are ready for the rematch against the patriots in what could be the biggest game of the year. >> the stakes couldn't be higher with a trip to the super bowl on the line we have team coverage this morning we begin with our very own jennifer franciotto. >> you know it's game day because i have broken out the spirit finger. it is exciting to be in fox borough. we have ravens fans who have shown up at the scene. you drove up, how excited are you? >> waited my whole life to come here. i have dreamed of this day my whole entire life. >> did you watch the game last weekend? >> it was an exciting game. so happy we made that over time come back. >> what made you drive here to get tickets? >> last year my funds weren't good. now my funds are better. it took me three-days to get my dad to finally come here. so happy i am finally here right now. >> i love your enthusiasm. are we

it all starts right now on ravens wrapup. >> from wbal tv 11, this is ravens wrapup. presented by miller lite. >> no need for a bye week now. ravens get some rest as they prepare for the super bowl. and for the second time in franchise history, and the final game of ray lewis' career. the baltimore ravens make it to biggest game in pro sports, the super bowl. welcome in to ravens wrapup. with pete gilbert, qadry ismail i'm gerry sandusky. guys, what a run. >> no doubt about it. the major super bowl storylines are pretty obvious. brother against brother in ray's final ride and pretty sure we will learn much about those next week or so. a look back at the a.f.c. title game. from foxboro, q, can you have imagined a better conceived and executed game plan to stop tom brady? >> yeah. you talk about that second half of dominance, absolutely. the ravens were on their game indeed. crazy. >> watch these highlights all week if they let us because they're fun to look back on. second straight week the ravens entered the game as huge underdogs. ray lewis, first quarter, patriots a

this is raven's country. -- ravens country. ravens fans lined up all over here. barbara going to win? -- are we going to win? the fans are lined up. the bus just pulled up outside. they should be coming in momentarily. the rally will be rolling. this place is good to be hopping. reporting live, 11 news. clerks and huge group of riggins fans were a bright and early, showing their support for the team -- > >> a huge group of bobby ravens -- ravens fans were up bright and early, showing their support for the team. a preview of what is coming up for 11 news. >> sure looking forward to raven's fans coming up here. if you're on your way and will be making the trip to foxboro, catch me on twitter. let me know your coming or send me an e-mail. in the meantime, we have been spending time talking with patriots fans about how they're feeling about sunday puzzle game. -- sunday's game. they're pretty confident they're going to win. ravens vans and do not feel that way. here at hatred place, ravens place. we're going to bring you that report tonight. reporting from foxboro, w

>> go, ravens! >> go, ravens! >> this is how we treat guys from new england, especially you, tom brady. >> go, ravens! >> everybody has their own version of the squirrel. this video has become a youtube hit. officers are showing off their support for the team. we have posted the whole thing on the video section of our website, wbaltv.com. >> now insta-weather plus and traffic pulse 11 together. >> time to switch gears and bring you up to date on what is happening on the roads. kind of a busy morning. eastbound 70 prior to the beltway. several vehicles involved with this crash. you can see all the activity prior to the beltway in the eastbound direction. we will keep you posted on that. howard county, we have an accident at little patuxent parkway. another one in the glen burnie area. 95 through howard county, 64 miles per hour down towards 100. there is an accident at the frederick road on ramp and one of the inner loop just prior to the j.f.x. 50 miles per hour down to the 895 split. that is the la

go ravens! >> the ravens will have this weekend off before the super bowl in new orleans. it will pit brother against brothers. their opponent is jim harbaugh. some are doubling this the har- bowl. kim dacey, wbal-tv 11 news. >> that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. after beating andrew luck, peyton manning, and tom berretta, do you think the ravens should be for a half point underdogs in the super bowl? you can share your response on wbaltv.com, on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> it seems everybody in baltimore is caught up in ravens fever, even stephanie rawlings- blake. she found herself almost speechless. >> my voice is a little raspy because i have been screaming. there are no words. this is our date with destiny. it is incredible. i don't have any words. we are very blessed as a city. >> 10 minutes early, all that it was -- 5:05. 35 degrees at the airport. bedlam in a parking lot. >> barbara walters is waking up in a hospital this morning. >> a little bit of traffic on 695 at greenspring. >> good morning. downto

thepartying out here has been peaceful so good job guys good job ravens. . >> let's go ravens. all right. . >> we're going to keep partying, back to you. . >> . look at cheryl conner. we got two weeks of this. ravens nation on fire tonight and not just there christian schaefer has his own party in federal hill. chris alot of people but the good news is no problems so far. >> no problems. a lot of police out here. last week you might've seen videos on youtube of the celebration after they braet the -- beat the broncos, tonight it has been just as crazy but until this guy showed up, it has been no problem. atthat mar rna, how did -- how did they do that. >> they did amazing. my uncleray came through. playoff joeflacco came through and our defense shut them down, that's what happened. >> let me see the shirt. >> ravens girls forever. >> they had a big crowd last week, this week baltimore police were out in force trying to make sure the crowd had a good time but also being safe. and you may have heard this chant once or twice. >> that's a good get up, i like that. the ravens are go

the ravens are going to the super bowl. we cannot say that enough. the ravens are going to the super bowl. outstanding. you cannot see gillette stadium behind me. biondi fencing may be 200 baltimore ravens fans. they are waiting for the team to lead on to the bosses. they are not going to miss out on the chance to waive to their favorite players. they want them to know that they are still there waiting for them. that is what fans do. the fact that the coach and the players are very appreciative for all the fans in the stands. it was electric to hear the cheers and uh-oh song. when you can hear that in a crowd this big, it is amazing. >> we have almost breaking news. the ravens are going to the super bowl. did you hear that? >> the ravens are going to the super bowl. yes, they are. >> it is just now starting to seem real. they prevail against one of the best teams in football. >> he was yelling through the entire thing. >> you can only imagine what it is like here. >> she spent the evening at fells point. what is going on? >

>> it is ravens of course. let's talk about the temperatures right now. 37 at the airport. 39 degrees downtown. it is a little chilly. we're live in dundalk this warning. we'reere with tracy -- live in dundalk this morning. >> this is a visual biography. this is his life story inside of there. this little diagram. this was a gentle man dying of cancer. he spent a lot of time with the gentleman. he still calls his widow. it is a great shirt. >> there are so many great stories. you can see the finished product. you have some shirts you have on sale. >> this is the official championship's churc shirts. they are 25% off. >> you guys will be open when we win? >> my wife decided we will be open all night. >> this will be the place to be after the super bowl win. it will be nice and warm in new orleans. seven the and warm -- 70 and warm. watching out for some thunderstorms tomorrow. other than that, things are looking good. i think i could stay warm in this. >> you would blend right in. what is that shirt? oh, it is a

ravens take the lead here with ray rice on the touchdown. the ravens take this lead. another monster game for joe flacco. this one to dennis pitta. joe comes right back to him. joe flacco to anquan boldin. 28-13. then the clincher. tom brady, his passes deflected. -- his pas is deflected -- his pass is deflected. dannell ellerbe picks it off. >> all those guys are great players. joe is a great quarterback. he has proven for five years. it is 18 victory. we have a great football team -- it is a great victory. >> he gets up and catches it touchdown. john harbaugh 8-4 in the postseason. he will take on his brother jim . the 49ers beat the falcons. tony gonzales, great career. 17-0. matt ryan look like johnny unitas in the first half. 17-14. fern and davis went to maryland -- vernon davis went to maryland. 28-24. the 49ers will be going to the super bowl. sorry, san francisco. we're a few behind. we can hardly wait. >> 6:27. >> ravens fans could not be more excited they are heading to the super bowl. more on their reaction. >> sarah caldwell checking on your morning commu

of this year's raven's team.outing] [indiscernible] >> we're behind you. >> the party animal. that brings us to our ribands question for the day. will we see both brothers in the super bowl -- ravens question for the day. will we see both brothers in the super bowl? text letter "d" if you think both hardball teams will fall again. will have the results for you at 6:00. >>. >> friday has definitely taken over the state. the work out groups from owens mills' red center left up for the ravens. -- lift up for the ravens. a dance off the raven's spirit day -- at a ravens spirit day. >> our satellite greater composite shows quite weather up and down the i-95 corridor. some snow showers moving east of the great lakes. for the time being, in foxboro the have seen some sunshine as well. arawn norwood airport, 23 degrees. -- at norwood airport, 23 degrees. winds gusting over 30 miles an hour. not quite the near zero or below 0 they had to deal with in denver. in foxboro, dry weather, partly cloudy skies during the game. >>

let's go, ravens! let's go, ravens! >> marching away on the road to ignore lynns.nifer franciotti, wbal-tv 11 news -- marching away on the road to new orleans. >> you can watch our ravens special tonight on tv 11 as the ravens prepare for their matchup with the broncos. the special airs tonight at 7:30 and we airs tomorrow on our digital channel -- and re-airs tomorrow on our digital channel. >> a showdown in annapolis over the cost of adopting out of a smart meter. they should keep better track of who is without power. consumers are concerned smart meters cause health problems and compromise privacy. glen glass introduced a bill making that option permanent and free. >> if someone doesn't want a smart meter attached to their house, they can refuse it at no cost to them. >> the company would need to charge a fee for those wishing to keep their old meters. for more, you can visit our website, wbaltv.com. don dwyer is reassigned to another committee. he says he understands why the change is necessary. he faces voting ugly incident charges for an accident that left se

it's raven fever.ey watch sunday night football they are pumped up after the game. when they come in monday morning they are talking the game. >> the learning center isn't trying to fight it. the kids decorated their classrooms and hallways with ravens paraphernalia. >> the children have been doing a lot of artwork. we have been getting them pumped up and ready for the games. >> it is not just about the fun raven activities they worked in the ravens to the learning curriculum. >> you can talk about shapes from the football and the numbers on the jersey which is writing and language using numbers in countling. there are so many different ways also physical crogross motor teaching them how to throw a ball. >> i am going to watch the game on sunday and eat snacks. >> these ravens fans are just as excited about the game as patriots than any other adults. they are confident they will see victory in fox borough. >> are they going to win sunday? >> yes. >> you think they are going to win the super bowl? >> ye

the workout group list for the ravens while the white marsh ravens pays tribute to ray lewis. they dance off a wait and spirit day. wbal-tv.com. >>> all eyes on sandy point state park for the annual polar bear plunge. the life changing plunge has a new twist this year one of them is you. jim sxhuts, first week on the job. >> that's one way to start a job. >> we will see how accurate i am in giving you valuable information. >> exactly. exactly. you are plunging for the first time, right? >> first time. >> you are the new guy you have to do it. >> the support is unbelievable we have corporate partners we have been doing this for 11 year nows. we had 20,000 people at the park. expecting similar numbers this year. we have done things to make it family friendly. we have a fee we and family plunge on saturday morning. >> that is new this year? >> actual there's the second year. >> that's great a lot of kids want to be involved. >> pee wee is for what? >> we do 8 and under. >> those are the pee wees. >> i know a lot of kids like to get involved. >> last year we raised 2.6 million. we

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>> fence are talking about the ravens and buying up ravens gear. >> you have to back the team and backis important to back the city. the whole city is going crazy. people were so excited. they were buying everything. i can keep enough of the stealth. >> wedding dresses? >> that is a great look. >> she waited to marry her fiance until the ravens made it back to the super bowl. she was offered the perfect dress. >> it was one of the first ones that that's the showed me. it actually fit. it was amazing. >> i just love the whole story. they can honeymoon at the super bowl. it is a fairy tale life together. >> a fairy tale ravens style. it doesn't get much better. there is more on our website, wbaltv.com. sarah sampson, wbal-tv 11 news. >> thank you. the "today" show will be teaming up for a ravens rally on friday. ava will teach her what it takes to become a true ravens fan and that includes the squirrel dance. we hope you join us on friday morning. you might make it onto the " show. 5:38. gatorade is the choice for most athletes. >> a certain flavor will have a new formula. >> eating a br

the ravens head to denver later today. they go to the frozen tundra of sports authority field at mile high. game time is 4:30. the ravens ran for only 56 yards the last time the teams met back in week 15. the ravens will try to run tomorrow to move the ball and to control the clock and keep peyton manning off the field. ray rice well aware how a important is to run it. >> we have to go out there and execute. once we get in the red zone, we like to score touchdowns. you have to sustain drives. >> ray rice fumbled twice last week but did total more than 110 yards of total offense. joe flacco set his contribution has been huge. >> i think he is playing well all year. guys miss.yes m he has good balance. i have seen them from day one. you could tell he was a good back. >> gerry sandusky host a special edition of "ravens report." you can see it again tomorrow on wbal tv plus. i had a chance to see some of the show yesterday. well done. >> 36 degrees at the airport. >> if you're up early and looking to celebrate, there's one pla

go ravens. >> the ravens are in the super bowl. there are ravens everywhere. they don't want the 49ers to win. >> reporter: some fans paid $45 to see media day. >> it's so exciting. >> reporter: everything is close and within walking distance. when the saints go marching in, they're going to be on our side. >> they're the underdog but they're going to beat them. >> reporter: the ravens will practice at tulane university. never seen a rain like a new orleans rain. >> sideways. it's like the forest gump syndrome. sometimes it rains up. >> reporter: well, maybe we can punch a hole in that story. jamie costello reporting. >> the ravens won super bowl xxxv. the lombardi trough ti is -- trophy is on display at camden yards. the ravens defeated the giants that year 34-7. ray lewis was named super bowl mvp. >>> a baltimore pride is so devoted to the ravens she wouldn't adpre to marry her husband until the ravens made it back to the super bowl. things got serious but laura sudano still had cold feet. >> everyone kept saying come on now, it's been over five years. when

county executive hosted a ravens rally today. it was a party with a purpose until the day the plaza was called patriots plaza. it's declared a ravens plaza. we have shown you the party, let's take you down to fells point. megan pringle is down there in a sea of purple. are you playing pool now? >> i have the gnatty bow, the pool. if you can't go to the game, sometimes going to a bar hanging out with people and talking is the next best thing. that's going on here now. there is a good vibe here. so many fans, so excited, on saturday last week this place was nuts. i have a feeling it's going to be that way sunday. i'm here with tony lombardi. he has a website called rustle street report.com, about the ravens, this season, has been amazing. it's been a roller coaster. >> it's been just a great drama, start to finish, suggests, busting up his akilies tendon, web, art passed away. the drama with torey smith's brother passing away. one of those seasons where there was high expectations. they under performed. they are the hot team. >> re

a ravens fan for six years. his favorite player, ray lewis, and he can prove it. [ laughter ] >> i've been fortunate enough to have a roof over my head, pretty much all of it. to help someone have the same experience and be blessed, it's a good experience. it's humbling. >> reporter: so this crew has about one month left and they'll finish this home. after that they're moving on. there are eight other homes. don harrison, abc2 news. >> you can still's by donating. donating-- you can still help by donating. look on to abc2news.com/nola. >> each weir celebrities are asked to pick the champion. here's a look at some of the celebrities that are pecking the ravens. acttor jimmy walker from good times. basketball analyst dick vitale is picking the ravens. the actor from the sotto sopranos said the ravens. let as take a look at the other people, the people pick the 49ers. brady bunch star barry williams. fox news host bill o'reilly likes the 49ers. he also predictings the 49ers to turn it over twice. donald trump think

the ravens believe they are a better team. the ravens are nine point underdogs in this game.ar from intimidated. >> i do not care about the underdog stock. -- underdog stuff. it is not about that at all. we want to go out there and win. it is a football game. that is what we're about. >> the ravens are 1-2 in the title game. a baltimore franchise won the first title in 1970. the colts went on to beat the cowboys in the super bowl. new england has never lost a home title game. they're perfect 4-0. hopefully that streak will end tonight. if the ravens win, we know who they will play in the super bowl. we cannot show you the highlights while the network broadcast continues. we can tell you the san francisco 49ers have punched their ticket to new orleans with a come-from-behind win over the atlanta falcons. the one after trailing 17-0 in the game. john can join his younger brother jim in new orleans. stay tuned for another look >> all is calm now. in a few minutes, it will get hot in be in town. >> we have a cold forecast. tomorrow we will be in the 40's. snow showers of the end

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the ravens will talk to fans and getting them riled up. i have some dedicated ravens fans. you guys are from washington county. you drove her last night. -- you drove here last night. what time did you get here? >> 2:10. we wanted to make sure we got up close and personal to do right. cold and rain, whenever. -- whatever. >> prediction for the game. >> ravens will come out on top. >> we will see what happens. we will broadcast this rally live this morning at 11:30. stan will be your host. george lettis, wbal-tv 11 news. >> thank you. go to our website for complete coverage of the ravens. click on ravens on the top of the home page. >> there was a deadly double shooting in annapolis. police found both victims wounded. police believe the male victim shot the woman and that this was a case of domestic violence. there was a shooting in northeast baltimore. the victim was returning home from work on fleetwood street when he was robbed and shot once in the shoulder and once in the face. a house fire in dundalk claimed the life of a girl. the fire broke out on saturday night. seve

from the ravens. i thought was going to say congratulations on finding it. i didn't even read the text. i just saw phone number. i thought they gave me a phone number. they wouldn't give it to just anyone. i called the guy a media elite. it was within a minute of sending the e-mail that i called. >> she was one of 550 people have found the gold logo. she was lucky enough to be randomly picked and won the two tickets to sunday's game. >> i'm very excited to be able to go up there and represent baltimore and scream as loud as we can. >> a huge raven's then, she's taking her husband with her to the game. >> i'm taking my husband against the protests of some family members. i called him and he didn't believe me at all. he thought i was joking. then i called my parents and make sure we have a babysitter. >> on sunday morning, she and her husband will head north to route the raven's on as they play the new england patriots. >> a. sells very couple is cheering on the ravens in their own unique way. ♪ >> she

i go to work. >> love the ravens. >> good. >> they love the ravens. >> the ravens arrived at about 12:20 and the place exploded. the emotional leader of the team, ray lewis, took the microphone. >> there is no ravens without you guys. we did this, we did this in 2000 and we're not going to new orleans for nothing else but to bring back another ring back to baltimore where it belongs. we love you, we love you. we are going to give you everything we got. >> one, two, three, baltimore. >> so, the ravens took part for new orleans with the hopes of an entire city. a region and half of that region includes washington behind them. in baltimore, scott broom, wusa9. >> all right, thank you scott. what a fun morning there in baltimore. of course, all the buildings are lit up. everybody has purple fever right now. it's only going to get crazier at the end of this week. now since the ravens arrived, the 49ers decided to come in yesterday. they got in last night about 7:00 and got to their team hotel and had a chance to relax and, you know, just get settled in. they did their press conferences yes

a lot of folks hoping he will become a coach, hopefully on the ravens sideline. gwynn oak a great future in store for -- we know a great future for ray. >> how are his team that's reacting? >> shock, sadness. ray rice was emotional and talked about how ray lewis has brought him up. ray lewis has been a great motivator and somebody that will be missed on this team. >> jennifer franciotti, thank you. >> an emotional stadium on sunday. that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. >> morning we asked, -- this morning we asked, do you think ray lewis' retirement announcement will motivate the ravens to a strong run in the playoffs? >> thank you for sending us those responses. >> 6:53. which is to that -- we just did that. >> maybe we will do some more. >> here are some stories you'll find at 7:00 a.m. on wbal plus. the sky in at's up trailer park hours after a deadly blaze. we will have the latest from police. >> imagine spending a few minutes with these guys. we will tell you why they are doing this. join us at 7:00 a.m. >> doing pretty good on the area ro

i can guarantee you ravens fans are a lot more bundled up in their ravens purple. they can't help but to get swept up in the sbimet. >> it is just great for the city. we go to all the games. we have friends who we go with. >> just about everywhere you look -- >> fans are buying up all kind s of ravens gear. >> you have got to back the team and the stores that have all of this merchandise. and you back the city. it is important to back the city. >> the whole city is going crazy. >> the countdown is going on. no ravens fan would be caught unprepared. >> after the rally people just came in. they were so excited. they were buying everything. i mean, i can't keep enough of the stuff. it just flies off the shelf every day. >> jerseys, hats, t-shirts and even wedding dresses. >> must be a winner. >> we found her getting fit for her purple wedding dress. >> that's a great look. >> she waited to marry her fiance jim until they made it back to the super bowl. she is eloping saturday before the game. the boutique called and offered her the perfect dress. >> it is one of the f

but if the raven's wing, -- ravens win, al will be dressed as a giant raven. >> all season long, some folks would like to write the ravens off. we have been doing the job. you are in the right city at the right time and the right place. >> i am so excited. >> listen, the predictor of future behavior is past behavior and so far they are winning. >> that is all you need. thanks for having me here. >> great to meet you in person. >> we are excited. come on down to the amphitheater. >> going to be great fun. >> if you cannot make it tomorrow morning, you can catch all of the action right here on wbal tv. natalie will be at the amphitheater for the rally. a coverage begin tomorrow morning at 5:00 a.m. >> now your 11 insta-weather plus forecast with tom tasselmyer. >> we are keeping a close tabs on weather conditions for the rally and in new orleans. look how chilly it got this morning. the the temperature into the upper-30's. it did not warm up all that much. they got a bit of a breeze and temperatures have been in the upper-50's. if you're going there on the weekend, plan on some cool con

he says he put his ravens hat on today and doesn't wear any ravens gear on the day of because the days that he has they have lost their games. that's his superstition. so he put it on today. we are excited two weeks lateer when they face-off for the superbowl. everyone is hoping ray lewis gets the second superbowl win. now back to you. >> celebrations all around after the big win. these pictures come to us from fells point. people pouring out of bars cheering and screaming. the excited fans did not cause any trouble. this is great news. it was a -- similar to what happened on the west coast. >> that's right. fans took toot streets in san francisco after the 49 -- took to the treats in san francisco -- streets in san francisco after the 49ers won. we will face them february 3rd in new orleans and we are getting you ready. to get ravens info head to abc2news.com/ravens and relive the playoff run at this point and you can take a look at the photo gallery we posted online. >>> the constitution requires the president to take the oath of office before noon. on january 20th megan. >> it does

we even found a suitable pictures of naked ravens. it is part -- pictures of the ravens. baltimore fans are welcome. >> , and by. -- come on by. >> under 5, you get in free. wbal, wbal-tv 11 news. >> the staff here say thumbs down. it is all ravens that chesapeake -- at chesapeake. wbaltv.com, click on ulocal. >> 11 insta-weather plus. >> a shot to the folks -- shout out to the folks, great bunch fifth and sixth graders. they're into it up there. constructing math and instruments. it was a good time talking to the folks up there. gunpowder the elementary school, thanks fo. north carolina, virginia, tennessee. you can see the satellite imagery showed that swipe of snow that when the cross. skies clear the next day. a little bit did manage to fall on the lower eastern shore of maryland. southern west virginia, southwest virginia, no. north carolina, over a foot. a high today of 38. it will get even colder than that as we head towards midnight. skies had cleared up and down the i-95 corridor. south of baltimore, that snow- covered area in virginia, the skies are clear. tempe

the next time the ravens go.'re going to finally get married. >> they started to make plans to elope in new orleans super bowl weekend and watch the game on the. the folks at al packers ravens ford and a ravens player came up with a huge surprise after watching our story. first a meet and greet with geno and some visiona gift cards but then came the surprise of a lifetime. >> i wanted you to open this up and you might get excited what's in side there. >> oh, geez. >> oh, my god! >> no way! >> oh, my god! >> they got two tickets to the super bowl. how? >> thank you so much, man. >> no problem. >> [laughter] >> it was nice to hear the story and when i heard they were not going to the game i decided we have to change their fortunes. >> it's excited to see how excited the fans get for us and how much they go out of their way to support us and it's always good to do something back for them. >> it's a huge piece of the puzzle for daisy and jim. they decided to drive out and scoped out wedding locations on the internet.

. >> one of those things is the mighty, mighty baltimore ravens. speech what --'s was purposely written to resonate on the state and national level, some believe. >> them media continues in new orleans as the ravens prep for the shoe burble -- the mania continues in new orleans as the ravens prep for the super bowl. >> it is cold here. we're not complaining. and i am sure it does not faze the ravens. they are so balanced. so much so that ray rice may not be getting as much attention as he is used to carry o. >> ray rice is certainly accustomed to being the star on offense. now, how is he handling all that? he also has a budding star right behind him in bernard pierce. >> the ravens tie-line offense has joe flacco on the star of sports"illustrated -- "sports illustrated" twice. rice has not dazzled with highlights. mostly it offering ground- pounding yards. does that sit well with someone who is very much enjoyed his rise to nfl stardom? >> i do not have to be the center of attention. and i know i am a playmaker on the team. my number will be called

ray lewis. >> okay. >> the ravens players and coaches showed appreciation to ravens fans who made the hike up to foxborough to cheer them on. they stayed behind and celebrated with fans. >> someone here in studio up very late last night watching the game of course you. >> yeah. >> i was surprised to hear you stayed up. >> i did stay up i was nervous. >> how could you not. >> i was so nervous and on facebook and the pans were like just stay up and i did and i feel like fan yelling her head off that's how i feel. i will try to contain it but i didn't do a good yob. >> you -- good job. >> you going to dance again. >> yeah. you know what, spending of that, i know -- spending of that, i -- speaking of that i know people heading out to the airport, there will be some missed planes. b w is under part -- bwi is under partly to mostly sunny skies. very dry air in place. dew point of 14 and we are dealing with the winds slightly and a little breeze coming in but that will kick up more going throughout the day. wind out a of the north northeast at 6 miles an hour. and we are not dealing with red

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the celebration will include ravens cheerleaders and members of the original ravens of super bowl winning team. >> it sounds like fun. and sports be a catalyst for romance? it can indeed. we introduced you to a couple earlier this week that met at a super bowl party 12 years ago. they decided they would not tie the knot until the ravens return to the super bowl, which is soon. kai reed has the latest on the lovebirds. she is live in the newsroom with that story. >> they have been busy making their wedding plans as they share their story with us on monday, but had no idea that a local business and a ravens play or are planning a very special gift for their celebration. we first met daisy and jim on monday when they told us about their first date at a ravens dust giants' super bowl party 12 years ago, and their promise to get married if the ravens ever made it back to the big game. >> the next time the ravens go, that is when we will finally get married. >> they started making plans to e loup in new orleans on super bowl weekend and just watch the game on tv. board and a ravens player came

ravens fans. even teachers are allowed to play hooky on purple friday. >> we got off work this morning and worked for the fire department as dispatchers and we went to support the ravens. we love them and we love ray lewis. we want to show him our support. we are going to win sunday and we had to be here to support them. [ music ] >> reporter: as the sun goes down the fun heats up as fans have their pep rallies well in the tavern or bar of their choice and wear your purple and show your true pride. ravens fans know who's go to win but they know any victory won't be easy. >> the ravens are absolutely going to win. they are going to crush the patriots. >>i think it's going to be joe flaky to smith all day. flacco to smith all day. >> -- flacco to smith all day. >> they may be rooting for flacco and smith boston is rooting for 52's retirement. several billboards popped up on highways. signs read the retirement party but fans are hoping to make it a pats pitty party. let's hope so. >>> and stay with u

a good opportunity to celebrate the ravens. there is an entire gallery devoted to the ravens.nd president of the marching ravens. you have a big event coming up. one player is battling als. >> he was diagnosed with als. he kept on going. his courage is phenomenal. he played for the ravens super bowl team. we have this for oj. on february 8, he was won a community service award. he will be here. tickets will go on sale. it will be a four-, five-hour event. friday, february 8 until 9:30. oj will be here with a lot of the baltimore colts. and some of the orioles. >> i want to show this t-shirt. this is helping his foundation. a quick check of the weather. oj is going down to the game. there was a cold front yesterday in new orleans. lots of sunshine. we are looking for to a big day tomorrow. we will be a live at the inner harbor starting at 5:00 a.m. "the today" show will be here. natalie morales will be here. back to the studio. >> r-a-v-e-n-s! ravens! >> they are showing off their purple spirit. they released a video called purple dreams. it features jean miller dreaming of mak

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lots of ravens stuff. there are plenty of new orleans native that are ravens fans. >> i am glad to have it here. i am glad that baltimore is here. i'm glad ray lewis is here. >> check this out. how would you like to have your picture on a football? mindy basara, wbal-tv 11 news. >> that is very cool. >> what a great idea. >> thank you. george lettis is live with a preview of today's big sendoff. >> we're live at the inner harbor amphitheater. the stage is set. you can see the tents. the ravens bus will come here. they will talk to the fans a little bit. we will talk to some folks. what is your name? >> tina spears. >> why are you here so early? >> we love their ravens. ray lewis is a great guy. >> what do you think about the sendoff rally? [no auduio] >> that was george lettis reporting. complete coverage on our website, wbaltv.com. just click on ravens at the top of the home page. >> 32 degrees at the airport. ." >> two major trials pick back up today. >> a live look at traffic on the beltway. traffic and

you guys have a huge gallery for the ravens. >> we have the ravens, the colts. we invite all the fans to come down. >> you have a lot of photos and jerseys. jersey. is ray lewis' he has elastic in his sleeve. that is one of our prized collections. we have a pair of his shoes. >> this week is free for children under the age of 14. >> we're located right next to oriole park. we're open every day except monday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 .. >> we will go back to tony. i think i need to start doing shirt tighter.my church tighte stan >> stovall was mr. maryland. >> i look for a picture. the pose?that oppo it was a rough night last night. it will take a long time for this water to run off. many roads have standing water. there will still be some flooding. the heavy rain is off the coast. the next big story is the change in temperatures and the wind. 48 at the airport. 52 downtown. we will hold steady or solid job for the 40's. the wind will be close to 40 miles per hour. 36 miles per hour gust in annapolis. there could be additional power outages because the ground is

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it is all about the ravens. >> after being stuck in traffic, the ravens arrived. the fans went crazy. >> how about number 5? >> we're not going to new orleans for nothing else but for another ring back to baltimore. we love you, we love you, we love you. we're going to give it everything we got. >> ain't no better team than baltimore. >> this is awesome. >> we got two tickets to paradise. >> shortly before 1:00, ed reed let the fans and the team in a final sendoff. >> baltimore on the three. 1, 2, 3, baltimore! >> both teams are now in town. fans are starting to arrive. martti draw is happening. security is very tight. -- mardi gras is happening. security is very tight. >> one thing you may not think about this early is security. security is very tight in and around the superdome. there are more than 1300 federal agents in town to assist with security to make sure everything goes off without a hitch. with more lanes in the world spotlight, security is more important -- with new orleans in the world spotlight, security is more important than ever. >> it is just ben

elites, that is what the ravens hope. -- redemption eve. what the that's ravens hope. we placements score the last 10 points of the game in denver last week. it worked up pretty well for baltimore. the team arrived without delay today. a boisterous crowd greeted the players. team officials tossed out t- shirts and house -- and hats in the crowd. gerry sandusky. >> thanks. how much hasn't helped his team coming into new england for a second year? >> it means a lot. last year the guys came in here. they fought through a lot of adversity. it will be a good one. >> there is a chance guys like yourself who were not here last year could be the x factor. >> could be. i'm hoping. just trying to help the team did a big win. it's going to be an exciting night. >> at this time, i am hoping that is what we will be talking about. we will see what happens. >> good luck tomorrow. >> thank you. >> back to you. >> thank you. the meetings are done. now it is the win game until a 630 -- 6:30 kick off. in of earlws on the weaver. >> earl weaver was just 5'6 but he was larger than life in

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ravens to new orleans for the super bowl. today, the city is throwing a huge sendoff rally, the rally will be held here at the amphitheater at the inner harbor. things will get started early with 98 rock broadcasting live and a free breakfast , the rally officially kicks off at 11:30, you can meet members from the 2000 super bowl team. mayor stephanie rawlings blake will be here, the cheerleaders and the marching bands and po, should be a lot of fun. at 12:15 and the players will arrive before heading to the airport for new orleans. i got to tell you, fans have started to gather. good morning, we have brady here, you are from 2 hours away. you are out here this morning at 4:30 in this morning. how long have you been out here? >> since 2:30. >> wow. why so early? >> if you are going to do it, you got to do it right. we are out here. >> reporter: needless to see you are a huge ravens fan. >> definitely. >> reporter: are you looking forward to sending them off? >> of course. >> reporter: what is your prediction? >> ravens we got

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