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August 16, 2008

Ravens salute Phelps (and then some)

During the second commercial break of the first quarter, Ravens fans will be prompted to cheer in unison for Michael Phelps. The crowd will be encouraged to chant "Let's Go Phelps, Let's Go Phelps, Let's Go Phelps" and the message will be filmed and transmitted to NBC to play during the buildup to Phelps' attempt for an unprecedented eighth gold medal in a single Olympics.

The Ravens also are encouraging fans to remain inside M&T Bank Stadium following the game to watch the race on the SmartVIsion videoboards. Phelps will swim the butterfly leg of the 4x100 medley relay and will eclipse Mark Spitz's record of seven golds, which was set in Munich in 1972.

Posted by Peter Schmuck at 6:00 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

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The relay gold is not a sure thing as you suggested Peter. The Australians are supposedly capable of presenting a challenge.

Posted by: GeorgeD | August 16, 2008 7:35 PM

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