Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
Nobody notices except when things go wrong When I introduce myself to Matt Katula and shake his hand inside the Ravens' locker room, he seems surprised that someone wants to talk to him. No one ever interviews the long snapper - and that's what Katula does for the Ravens.
Cincy Jungle (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
Game: Baltimore Ravens (4-3) at Cincinnati Bengals (5-2) Series Leader : Baltimore, 15-12 Streak : Bengals have won four of the past six meetings Coaches vs. Opponent : Lewis: 8-5. Harbaugh: 2-1. Broadcast : CBS (1:00 PM ET): Dick Enberg, Dan Fouts. Westwood One Radio: Kevin Kugler, Mark Malone. SIRIUS: 129 (Bal.), 123 (Cin.). XM: 105 (Cin.). SB Nation: Baltimore Beatdown NFL.com : Game Center Weather...
Cincy Jungle (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
CINCINNATI BENGALS QUESTIONABLE PROBABLE T Andre Smith (foot) RB Jeremi Johnson (knee) S Roy Williams (forearm) DT Tank Johnson (foot) S Tom Nelson (shoulder) RB Bernard Scott (knee) BALTIMORE RAVENS QUESTIONABLE PROBABLE S Haruki Nakamura (chest) LB Prescott Burgess (illness) DT Haloti Ngata (ankle) TE Todd Heap (ankle) S Tom Zbikowski (illness) LB Jarret Johnson (shoulder) LS Matt Katula (elbow)...
Baltimore Beatdown (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
More photos » by Nick Wass - AP Baltimore Ravens center Matt Birk sits on the bench with a cut on the nose during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass). NOTE: Birk is NOT on the Ravens Injury Report. Browse more photos » The Baltimore Ravens released their final injury report after Friday's practice,...
Baltimore Beatdown (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
Once again, there are no players listed on the Baltimore Ravens Injury Report as "out" after today's practice. However, long snapper Matt Katula (elbow) and DT Haloti Ngata (ankle) still are on the "Did Not Participate" list, which is not good. You almost never hear about the long snapper unless it is not good. It is also my recollection that our backup long snapper is none other...
Cincy Jungle (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evening, we'll (TRY TO) update the practice/injury chart leading up to Sunday's game. The chart is pretty self-explanatory. If the player is listed as out, they're out for the game. If they did not participate, they didn't practice. If they were limited, then they only participated during a portion of practice (typically means missing 11-on-11 drills). If the player...
Baltimore Beatdown (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
The Baltimore Ravens released their Injury Report for Wednesday. While there is no one listed as "out" for the game, the list of "Did Not Participate" is unusually long for the team, but should be pared down as the week progresses. So far the following players did not participate in Wednesday's practice: Prescott Burgess (illness), Matt Katula (elbow), Haruki Nakamura (chest), Haloti...
Baltimore Beatdown (Free subscription) | 09/05/2009
Here are my picks for what the Ravens will end up doing later today when they release the 53 man roster that they will be trimming down to when they release 22 guys to get down to the NFL max. Offense QB: Joe Flacco, Troy Smith , John Beck WR : Derrick Mason , Mark Clayton , Demetrius Williams , Kelley Washington , Justin Harper RB: Ray Rice , Willis McGahee , Le'Ron McClain, Jalen Parmele TE: Todd...
Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 09/24/2007
Practice pays for Katula, Koch and Stover as trio delivers perfect snap, hold and kick As they do every week, Ravens kicker Matt Stover , long snapper Matt Katula and holder Sam Koch got together at practice Friday in Owings Mills for what has become a ritual -- going through the routine of a game-winning field-goal attempt.
Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 08/18/2007
Matt Katula has been the Ravens' starting long snapper since 2005. Along with punter and holder Sam Koch, Katula helped kicker Matt Stover lead the NFL in field-goal percentage with a 93.3 conversion rate last season.
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