Ulman to Baker: I'm Sick of Hearing about RG III
Howard County Executive Ken Ulman presents a wager to Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker -- if the Redskins against the Ravens win Howard County will be lit up burgundy and gold.
Howard County Executive Ken Ulman is fed up and he wants Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker to know.
“I’m sick of hearing about the Redskins’ new quarterback,” Ulman said in a statement. “RG III will be TWO little and TWO late to handle the stifling Ravens defense," he said, referring to Redskins' quarterback Robert Lee Griffin III.
Ulman and Rushern are supposed to attend this weekend's "Beltway Battle" between the Washington Redskins and the Baltimore Ravens at the Redskins' stadium.
Ulman issued a challenge to Baker in advance of the game: if the Redskins win, he'll light up the Howard County government buildings in the Redskins' colors, burgundy and gold—and he'll wear an RG3 jersey to work.
But if the Ravens win? Then Ulman wants Baker to wear Ulman’s personal favorite jersey—number 92, Haloti Ngata—and declare “Purple Friday” in Prince George's County.
Ulman has not heard back from Baker, according to the statement, but he doesn't sound worried.
A spokesman for Baker responded, " “Oh, it’s on. Stay tuned for County Executive Baker’s response.”
"While the Ravens are set to lock up their division," he wrote, "The only way the Redskins will make it to the playoffs is on Play Station 3.”
Tell Us: Who do you think will win the "Beltway Battle?" Take our poll. Are you over RG III or do you think he's just getting started?
Brian
7:45 am on Thursday, December 6, 2012
A a HoCo resident who spent most of his life in PG, I hope to see some burgundy and gold on our buildings :D
Sharp Shooter
8:44 am on Thursday, December 6, 2012
Am I missing the joke or should it be "TOO little TOO late" ?
Sonia Dasgupta
9:30 am on Thursday, December 6, 2012
It's some joke about RG III.... -- we're quoting Ulman.
Jake
11:06 am on Thursday, December 6, 2012
The Ravens couldn't handle old man Charlie Batch. What makes you think they can handle a young RG3?
John Davisson
11:24 am on Thursday, December 6, 2012
Sunday was not the Ravens' finest hour, I'll grant you, but at 9-3 they're clearly no slouches. I think it'll be an interesting game!