Baker Baker TD Maker nab 2006 Ed Block Courage Award

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  1. dBLitzer28

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    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/9910053

    BALTIMORE (Jan. 5, 2007) -- The Ed Block Courage Award Foundation announced the names of the recipients from each National Football League team who will receive an Ed Block Courage Award at the 29th Annual Ed Block Courage Awards on Tuesday, March 20, at Martin's West.

    The recipients were selected by their teammates for displaying commitments to the principles of courage and sportsmanship, while serving as inspirations in their locker rooms. The accolade has become one of the most esteemed honors bestowed upon a player in the NFL, especially since the recipient is selected by his peers. Recipients are often players who have overcome devastating injuries or tragedies in their personal lives to return to the top level of competition that is the NFL.

    The Baltimore Ravens' 2006 Ed Block Courage Award selection is Cornerback Corey Ivy. A six-year NFL veteran, Ivy signed a three-year contract with the Ravens in March of 2006. On the return flight from the Denver game the team charter made an emergency landing in Pittsburgh to get Ivy medical treatment for a lacerated kidney he suffered during the game. He was able to return to the field of play in Week 9, and was one of the Ravens' most inspirational performers throughout the rest of the season.

    Baltimore Ravens tight end Todd Heap will be participating as this year's Courage Captain and play a major role in presentation awards that evening. The Courage Awards will also honor the 2006 NFL Athletic Training Staff of the Year from the Miami Dolphins and the Pro Football Weekly Assistant Coach of the Year (yet to be announced).

    The Courage Award is named after Ed Block, the longtime head athletic trainer of the Baltimore Colts who was a pioneer in his profession and a respected humanitarian. The Foundation's efforts are endorsed by the NFL and the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society (PFATS). The inaugural Ed Block Courage Award was presented in 1978 to Baltimore Colts defensive end, Joe Ehrmann. Following the Colts' departure from Baltimore in 1984, the scope of the Award expanded to include one player from every team in the NFL.

    For more than 28 years, the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation has celebrated the courageous efforts of players in the NFL while raising the nation's awareness of the plight of abused children in NFL communities. Through the Foundation's Courage House National Support Network for Kids, the organization has helped Courage Houses improve the lives of abused children across America. Named after the NFL team in a respective city, a Courage House is a facility that provides support/quality care for abused children in that community.

    Currently, more than 50 percent of the teams in the NFL support a Courage House. That group includes: Pittsburgh, Chicago, Detroit, Miami, Dallas, Baltimore, Oakland, New York Giants, Seattle, Carolina, Cleveland, Atlanta, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Buffalo, San Francisco and Minnesota. A new Courage House will be dedicated at this year's event. The Green Bay Packers Courage House has been selected for inclusion in the Courage House National Support Network for Kids.

    Sponsorship opportunities for the event range from $2,500 to $25,000. A table (10 seats) may be purchased for $1,250 and individual tickets are $150 each. To become a sponsor or purchase tables/tickets, call (410) 821-6252.

    The complete list of the 2006 Class of Ed Block Courage Award recipients is as follows:

    Arizona Cardinals -- Kurt Warner, quarterback
    Atlanta Falcons -- Kevin Mathis, defensive back
    Baltimore Ravens -- Corey Ivy, cornerback
    Buffalo Bills -- Takeo Spikes, linebacker
    Carolina Panthers -- Colin Branch, strong safety
    Chicago Bears -- Rex Grossman, quarterback
    Cincinnati Bengals -- Carson Palmer, quarterback
    Cleveland Browns -- Phil Dawson, kicker
    Dallas Cowboys -- Flozell Adams, offensive tackle
    Denver Broncos -- Louis Green, linebacker
    Detroit Lions -- Rickey Sandoval, director of security
    Houston Texans -- Kailee Wong, linebacker
    Green Bay Packers -- Jon Ryan, punter
    Indianapolis Colts -- Reggie Wayne, wide receiver
    Jacksonville Jaguars -- Jorge Cordova, linebacker
    Kansas City Chiefs -- Benny Sapp, defensive back
    Miami Dolphins -- Zach Thomas, linebacker
    Minnesota Vikings -- Matt Birk, center
    New England Patriots -- Rodney Harrison, safety
    New Orleans Saints -- Deuce McAllister, running back
    New York Giants -- Carlos Emmons, linebacker
    New York Jets -- Chris Baker, tight end
    Oakland Raiders -- Ronald Curry, wide receiver
    Philadelphia Eagles -- Jerome McDougle, defensive end
    Pittsburgh Steelers -- Travis Kirschke, defensive tackle
    San Diego Chargers -- Carlos Polk, linebacker
    San Francisco 49ers -- Frank Gore, running back
    Seattle Seahawks -- Ken Hamlin, safety
    St. Louis Rams -- Pisa Tinoisamoa, linebacker
    Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- Shelton Quarles, linebacker
    Tennessee Titans -- Brandon Jones, wide receiver
    Washington Redskins -- Randy Thomas, offensive guard
     
  2. TommyGreen

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    So this award has absolutely nothing to do with a player's ability on the field?
     
  3. Jetfanmack

    Jetfanmack haz chilens?

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    Nope... Green Bay's punter won the courage award...
     
  4. The Dark Knight

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    Ban Mexizona now.
     
  5. Vilma 4 President

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    Baker Must Win This Haa
     
  6. BadgerOnLSD

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    Haha, what's that about?
     

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