Vick Ballard

Pierce finding stride

2012-12-29 12:59:00

The vision of Ravens rookie running back Bernard Pierce is clearer nowadays on the football field. Following a more patient approach has paid dividends for Pierce, and the AFC North champion Ravens. The third-round draft pick from Temple has emerged...

Ray Lewis doesn't disappoint in his final game at M&T Bank Stadium

2013-01-06 18:41:00

Minutes after a grinning Ray Lewis swaggered out of the tunnel and did his trademark dance much to the delight of fans and teammates, the Ravens' star middle linebacker was suddenly all business again. The smile quickly left Lewis' face as kickoff...

Ravens-Colts scouting report

2013-01-04 10:15:00

PASSING GAME RAVENS: Quarterback Joe Flacco set a single-season career high in passing yards (3,817) but the Ravens need him to be a lot more consistent in the playoffs. In nine career playoff games, Flacco has eight touchdowns, eight interceptions...

Will Peterson break season rush record?

2012-12-18 00:00:00

It'll be tough, but he will Ron Fritz Baltimore Sun Instantly, I was going to say no, that Adrian Peterson isn't going to catch Eric Dickerson because the Vikings face one of the best run-stopping defenses in the NFL in Week 16 — the Texans. They...

Ravens rookie running back Bernard Pierce's production increasing

2012-12-14 14:28:00

Six running backs were drafted ahead of Ravens rookie running back Bernard Pierce last spring. With the exception of first-round draft picks and starters Doug Martin (1,234 yards, 10 touchdowns) and Trent Richardson (869 yards, nine touchdowns),...

Colts' season has been fun, now what will it take for them to win?

2013-01-05 14:49:00

Whatever happens Sunday in Baltimore, it’s been an amazing football season to countenance. Whatever happens, even a Ravens’ blowout, this has been the most fun, inspiring, unlikely season anybody around here can remember. Remember when the...

Ray Lewis says goodbye in usual dancing style

2013-01-06 10:39:00

Surrounded by his teammates as smoke, fire and pyrotechnics signaled his swaggering arrival out of the tunnel, retiring Ravens star�middle linebacker Ray Lewis had a huge grin on his face as he made his dramatic entrance. As the fans at M&T Bank Stadium...

Breaking down Sunday's Ravens-Colts wild card game with Mike Chappell of The Indianapolis Star

2013-01-03 08:52:00

Every week, I hope to bring you a quick Q&A with someone who covers the Ravens’ opponent that week. This week, I chatted with reporter Mike Chappell, who covers the Indianapolis Colts for The Indianapolis Star. MV: Chuck Pagano was well-liked in...

Film Study: Looking back at the Ravens' loss and Colts' win in Week 17

2013-01-01 15:30:00

Bengals 23, Ravens 17 Strategy: Believing that upgraded health in the postseason trumps building momentum, the Ravens rested injured players and key starters. And it worked as there were no serious injuries. The offense was run differently to...

Luck glad to be part of offseason work

2013-05-22 22:42:03

The Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - Indianapolis Colts - INSIDE SLANT A year ago, quarterback Andrew Luck was unable to attend the Colts' organized team activity practices because of school commitments at Stanford. Luck, though, went on to have a...

Heyward-Bey impresses at Colts' OTA

2013-05-22 14:11:02

The Sports Xchange Heyward-Bey impresses at Colts' OTA INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck has been impressed with the addition of former Oakland wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey, who joined the team through free agency....

Colts coaches anxious to work with rookies

2013-05-12 19:51:03

The Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - Indianapolis Colts - INSIDE SLANT While the Colts put their rookies and a handful of second-year players through workouts at the team's practice facility, a pair of first-year coordinators are getting a chance to...

Ravens inside linebacker Ray Lewis obviously was shedding rust against the Indianapolis Colts, bobbling away a potential interception. He seemed hampered a bit by a bulky brace on his surgically-repaired right triceps. Lewis' instincts are still sound, but his mobility has regressed markedly.

2013-01-06 00:00:00

The Colts were one of the worst rushing teams in the NFL during the regular season, and running back Vick Ballard (pictured) still had 91 yards rushing on 22 carries. This group got little penetration and left their linebackers exposed to clean up the mess.

2013-01-06 00:00:00

Haloti Ngata wraps up Colts running back Vick Ballard in the first quarter of the AFC wild-card game.

2013-01-06 00:00:00