Seven Baltimore Ravens were voted to the Pro Bowl, the NFL announced Tuesday evening. LB Ray Lewis, S Ed Reed, LB Terrell Suggs, DT Haloti Ngata, FB Vonta Leach, RB Ray Rice and G Marshal Yanda were selected to play in the NFL's All-Star game, which will be held on Jan. 29, 2012, at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii.
RB Ray Rice (2nd Pro Bowl Invite – Starter)
Rice, who was selected as an AFC starter, was named to the second Pro Bowl of his four-year career. Entering the NFL's final week, Rice has recorded a league-high 1,869 scrimmage yards and is third in the AFC with 1,173 rushing yards. A dual-threat back, he is tops in receiving yards (696) and second in receptions (74) among all running backs. Furthermore, with four receiving yards in Week 17, he will become just the second player in NFL history to record multiple seasons with at least 1,000 rushing and 700 receiving yards (Marshall Faulk accomplished the feat four times).
"This is a great honor, and I really want to thank my offensive line and coaches for helping me to become the player I am," Rice said. "This is a team award, and I hope that everyone on our team can take pride in the fact that they helped seven of their teammates attain this honor. Also, thanks to my peers, coaches and fans that voted me in. But, I will celebrate after the season. We have unfinished business to take care of over the next few weeks."
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Bob McCaffrey was born and raised in New Rochelle. He has worked for a major beverage company with responsibilities in sales, distribution and plant operations. He is an active member of the Mount Joy Neighborhood Association.
