For Ravens, the playoffs begin in Cleveland on Monday Night Football
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Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for Ravens at Browns in real test of playoff legitimacy.
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Baking up the first legitimate Cleveland playoff team in a generation
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When the Ravens arrive in December, it usually is accompanied by the drama of another lost season on The Lake. Not this time. Daryl Ruiter tells Nestor that this is as good as it gets in Cleveland for Browns fans.
(Another) new leader in Cleveland (finally) has Browns ahead of Ravens in AFC North
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It has taken 21 years but Baltimore at Cleveland is finally worthy of a Monday Night Football date in December during plague time in America. Let Scott Petrak of BrownsZone tell you how head coach Kevin Stefanski has fixed the ails of Believeland. At least for now…
Keeping businesses open and working together during COVID in Catonsville
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It’s not easy being small, independent and local during a pandemic. Teal Cary of Catonsville Chamber discusses the many challenges for local businesses during this unique holiday season.
Order your delicious Baltimore Positive Taharka ice cream special 8-pack deal here!
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Running the scoop shops is difficult during a pandemic so let Kowfi Dorman-El bring the deliciousness to you. And we’ll save you $15.70 on every order beginning on Black Friday. Do you prefer pumpkin spice latte or egg nog? Make sure you get the sweet potato crumble!
Using end of the year to make sure your house is in order
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The lockdown and the fatigue of COVID is real. As we head into winter and time at home, this is an ideal time to examine your will, trusts and re-examine the future in the aftermath of the pandemic. We sought out Lou Weinkam in Catonsville for some solid advice.
Getting the feet back on the streets of Towson – and online – safely
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The tireless Nancy Hafford spends time explaining the challenges for every local business as the holidays and COVID collide with government during frightening times for many who are invested.
Seeing the NFL with more clarity two decades later
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Former Ravens safety and Super Bowl XXXV champion Kim Herring talks about tackling Lamar Jackson, player safety and modern biometric security in the era of COVID with his current work with Clear. You might’ve seen them at the airport?
Opening up a conversation about local business while government shuts it down
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It’s not easy being new mayor Brandon Scott. And it’s certainly no picnic for the thousands of businesses impacted by his decision to shut down the city of Baltimore for many. Bill Cole and Nestor try to sort through the madness of what a pandemic does to a community.
Former Ravens and Browns punter Dave Zastudil discusses his COVID battle
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It started as a the usual “giving the guy from Cleveland who got drafted in Baltimore a hard time” and talking some rivalry football during the biggest week in Believeland in a long time. And then Zastudil told Nestor he had the virus six weeks ago…
The story behind the Eddie Van Halen picture with Mike Mussina at Merriweather Post Pavilion
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He is the world’s biggest Dallas Cowboys fan. And what began as a great tale about his new book “A Mile In Her Shoes” and autism soon devolved into old baseball stories. Mark Mussina opines on the eternal debate: Van Halen or Van Hagar. Old friends are the best!
Has college basketball season started and will we finish this time?
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With the many cancellations and continued disruption of COVID, how are youngsters playing ball, getting scholarships and following hoops dreams. Our pal Dave Thurston joins Nestor and Don to discuss the future of college basketball after the pandemic.
A real Christmas story: Baltimore and Cleveland hug it out again on Monday Night Football
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The Browns are surging. The Ravens are trying to get the team back on the field after a COVID outbreak. This is the biggest football game in a generation in Northern Ohio. Baker and Lamar under the bright lights and Nestor laments why watching it on TV won’t be as much fun as touching the real leg lamp during Christmas season.
Edwards still taking full advantage of limited touches in Ravens backfield
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The third-year running back rushed for 101 yards on just seven carries against Dallas on Tuesday night.
Brandon Williams says Mayfield no longer making those “willy-nilly” throws like early in season
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The Ravens defensive tackle was complimentary of how far the Cleveland quarterback has come since the Week 1 meeting.
Jackson says being back on football field “joyful time” after getting COVID
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The Ravens quarterback was noticeably more upbeat in his return against Dallas.
Harbaugh on surging Browns: “It was pretty easy to see where they were going”
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The Ravens head coach said he thought Cleveland had the makings of a good football team despite the Week 1 blowout.
Another quick week after Cowboys walkover as Ravens head to streaking Cleveland
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This is not your father’s Browns team. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the road to Cleveland and beating Baker Mayfield to stay in playoff position.
Pandemic madness of a Ravens season on TV when you really wanna be at the game
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We all miss the tailgating and festivities and “being at the games” but they took away the roadtrips, too! Let two fellow road warriors share memories of Sundays in the sun watching Baltimore’s football team take the field across America.
Dezignated for drama: a night in the life of Dez Bryant when America’s Team brings the circus to town
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the drama of Dez Bryant and dirty COVID tests 90 minutes before kickoff of his grudge match with the Dallas Cowboys.
Ravens show signs of life after COVID in win over Cowboys
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Our financial expert Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the purple road to holiday health and prosperity en route to Cleveland. Oh, and a few end of year money tips, too!
Former Towson football coach Phil Albert dies
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Albert was Towson’s head football coach for 20 years from 1972-91 and is the winningest coach in program history with 117 victories.
Maryland no match for Clemson in 67-51 loss in ACC/Big Ten Challenge
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Mark Turgeon’s Terps couldn’t overcome a brutal first half.
Orioles’ Davis: “I’m not throwing in the towel”
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The 34-year-old first baseman who’s batted .169 over the last three seasons says he’s fully committed to playing in 2021.
The magic of Ravens running game returns in drubbing of woeful Cowboys defense
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Luke Jones and Nestor recap a 34-17 victory over “America’s Team” that brings the Ravens’ playoff hopes one step closer in this chaotic season where Tuesday Night Football in an empty stadium almost feels normal.
Wolfe says Ravens players were comfortable playing despite Bryant’s positive test
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“We’ve done Zoom meetings all week. We come in, we practice, and we get out. We’ve got masks on at all times.”
After early interception, Brown, Jackson connect for pretty touchdown
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Second-year wide receiver Marquise Brown has now caught a touchdown pass in each of the last two games.
Queen’s interception helps turn tide in Ravens’ favor
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The rookie inside linebacker made a terrific catch off a Brandon Williams tip at the line of scrimmage in the second quarter.
Jackson’s three touchdowns lead Ravens to win to start final playoff push
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Returning from his bout with COVID-19, Lamar Jackson rushed for 94 of Baltimore’s season-high 294 yards in the 34-17 win over Dallas.
Harbaugh speaks on Bryant’s positive test, Ravens’ 34-17 win over Dallas
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The Baltimore head coach expressed confidence in the contact tracing that permitted Tuesday’s game to kick off as scheduled.
It’s a chance to turn season around vs. Cowboys
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Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor get prepped for whatever Andy Dalton and the Dallas Cowboys can bring as Ravens get Lamar Jackson back on the field. @NestorAparicio @DKoulatsosShow #RavensFlock #RavensNation
Unmasking all of the intrigue and secrecy about virus outbreak in Owings Mills
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The Ravens have been very quiet about the breakdowns in their facility that led to so many positive tests and delays before Steelers game. Todd Schuler and Nestor debate some legal issues beyond HIPAA, bad P.R. and a black eye in Pittsburgh.
Everything is a mystery in Owings Mills as Ravens mum on Lamar (and everything else)
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Luke Jones drove to The Castle to watch practice but turned around after head coach John Harbaugh moved it inside due to mysterious “high winds.” The Ravens are on a three-game losing streak and the Dallas Cowboys arrive Tuesday. COVID, football and press releases from Dick Cass up for discussion here…
Measuring the real cost of a COVID outbreak in an NFL franchise
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Bill Cole and Nestor discuss all aspects of the Ravens COVID meltdown including who makes the rules during a plague about what sanctions a legitimate game? Strange times in Owings Mills…
Trying to take something positive from a loss to Steelers
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Leonard Raskin and Nestor examine the missed chances for Ravens in Pittsburgh. And what the road ahead becomes in the aftermath of the COVID situation.
Harbaugh won’t comment on Jackson’s status going into Dallas game
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The Ravens just happened to move practice indoors (closing it to the media) on the day Lamar Jackson was eligible to return from the COVID-19 list.
Peter King unmasks all of the rules NFL teams agreed to before kicking off
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Commissioner Roger Goodell made it clear to everyone that this would not be a “normal” football season. But no one knew how bad the product would look when you don’t have a quarterback on the field.
How do Ravens move forward after COVID?
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Short weeks. Lots of recovery issues. A three-game losing streak. And a plague that has stricken his locker room. Our resident NFL insider Chris Pika says Coach Harbaugh needs to calm a frazzled franchise and win some winnable football games in December.
Bryant says any hard feelings toward Dallas “water under the bridge” now
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The Ravens wide receiver says he still has great respect for Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and the organization.
Cass, Ravens issue statement on COVID-19 outbreak in Owings Mills
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The Ravens president stated that four different strains of COVID-19 were in the team facility with one being a highly-contagious strain that spread throughout the organization.
For Ravens, the playoffs begin in Cleveland on Monday Night Football
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for Ravens at Browns in real test of playoff legitimacy.
Baking up the first legitimate Cleveland playoff team in a generation
Baltimore Positive
When the Ravens arrive in December, it usually is accompanied by the drama of another lost season on The Lake. Not this time. Daryl Ruiter tells Nestor that this is as good as it gets in Cleveland for Browns fans.
(Another) new leader in Cleveland (finally) has Browns ahead of Ravens in AFC North
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It has taken 21 years but Baltimore at Cleveland is finally worthy of a Monday Night Football date in December during plague time in America. Let Scott Petrak of BrownsZone tell you how head coach Kevin Stefanski has fixed the ails of Believeland. At least for now…
Keeping businesses open and working together during COVID in Catonsville
Baltimore Positive
It’s not easy being small, independent and local during a pandemic. Teal Cary of Catonsville Chamber discusses the many challenges for local businesses during this unique holiday season.
Order your delicious Baltimore Positive Taharka ice cream special 8-pack deal here!
Baltimore Positive
Running the scoop shops is difficult during a pandemic so let Kowfi Dorman-El bring the deliciousness to you. And we’ll save you $15.70 on every order beginning on Black Friday. Do you prefer pumpkin spice latte or egg nog? Make sure you get the sweet potato crumble!
Using end of the year to make sure your house is in order
Baltimore Positive
The lockdown and the fatigue of COVID is real. As we head into winter and time at home, this is an ideal time to examine your will, trusts and re-examine the future in the aftermath of the pandemic. We sought out Lou Weinkam in Catonsville for some solid advice.
Getting the feet back on the streets of Towson – and online – safely
Baltimore Positive
The tireless Nancy Hafford spends time explaining the challenges for every local business as the holidays and COVID collide with government during frightening times for many who are invested.
Seeing the NFL with more clarity two decades later
Baltimore Positive
Former Ravens safety and Super Bowl XXXV champion Kim Herring talks about tackling Lamar Jackson, player safety and modern biometric security in the era of COVID with his current work with Clear. You might’ve seen them at the airport?
Opening up a conversation about local business while government shuts it down
Baltimore Positive
It’s not easy being new mayor Brandon Scott. And it’s certainly no picnic for the thousands of businesses impacted by his decision to shut down the city of Baltimore for many. Bill Cole and Nestor try to sort through the madness of what a pandemic does to a community.
Former Ravens and Browns punter Dave Zastudil discusses his COVID battle
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It started as a the usual “giving the guy from Cleveland who got drafted in Baltimore a hard time” and talking some rivalry football during the biggest week in Believeland in a long time. And then Zastudil told Nestor he had the virus six weeks ago…
The story behind the Eddie Van Halen picture with Mike Mussina at Merriweather Post Pavilion
Baltimore Positive
He is the world’s biggest Dallas Cowboys fan. And what began as a great tale about his new book “A Mile In Her Shoes” and autism soon devolved into old baseball stories. Mark Mussina opines on the eternal debate: Van Halen or Van Hagar. Old friends are the best!
Has college basketball season started and will we finish this time?
Baltimore Positive
With the many cancellations and continued disruption of COVID, how are youngsters playing ball, getting scholarships and following hoops dreams. Our pal Dave Thurston joins Nestor and Don to discuss the future of college basketball after the pandemic.
A real Christmas story: Baltimore and Cleveland hug it out again on Monday Night Football
Baltimore Positive
The Browns are surging. The Ravens are trying to get the team back on the field after a COVID outbreak. This is the biggest football game in a generation in Northern Ohio. Baker and Lamar under the bright lights and Nestor laments why watching it on TV won’t be as much fun as touching the real leg lamp during Christmas season.
Edwards still taking full advantage of limited touches in Ravens backfield
Baltimore Positive
The third-year running back rushed for 101 yards on just seven carries against Dallas on Tuesday night.
Brandon Williams says Mayfield no longer making those “willy-nilly” throws like early in season
Baltimore Positive
The Ravens defensive tackle was complimentary of how far the Cleveland quarterback has come since the Week 1 meeting.
Jackson says being back on football field “joyful time” after getting COVID
Baltimore Positive
The Ravens quarterback was noticeably more upbeat in his return against Dallas.
Harbaugh on surging Browns: “It was pretty easy to see where they were going”
Baltimore Positive
The Ravens head coach said he thought Cleveland had the makings of a good football team despite the Week 1 blowout.
Another quick week after Cowboys walkover as Ravens head to streaking Cleveland
Baltimore Positive
This is not your father’s Browns team. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the road to Cleveland and beating Baker Mayfield to stay in playoff position.
Pandemic madness of a Ravens season on TV when you really wanna be at the game
Baltimore Positive
We all miss the tailgating and festivities and “being at the games” but they took away the roadtrips, too! Let two fellow road warriors share memories of Sundays in the sun watching Baltimore’s football team take the field across America.
Dezignated for drama: a night in the life of Dez Bryant when America’s Team brings the circus to town
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the drama of Dez Bryant and dirty COVID tests 90 minutes before kickoff of his grudge match with the Dallas Cowboys.
Ravens show signs of life after COVID in win over Cowboys
Baltimore Positive
Our financial expert Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the purple road to holiday health and prosperity en route to Cleveland. Oh, and a few end of year money tips, too!
Former Towson football coach Phil Albert dies
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Albert was Towson’s head football coach for 20 years from 1972-91 and is the winningest coach in program history with 117 victories.
Maryland no match for Clemson in 67-51 loss in ACC/Big Ten Challenge
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Mark Turgeon’s Terps couldn’t overcome a brutal first half.
Orioles’ Davis: “I’m not throwing in the towel”
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The 34-year-old first baseman who’s batted .169 over the last three seasons says he’s fully committed to playing in 2021.
The magic of Ravens running game returns in drubbing of woeful Cowboys defense
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor recap a 34-17 victory over “America’s Team” that brings the Ravens’ playoff hopes one step closer in this chaotic season where Tuesday Night Football in an empty stadium almost feels normal.
Wolfe says Ravens players were comfortable playing despite Bryant’s positive test
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“We’ve done Zoom meetings all week. We come in, we practice, and we get out. We’ve got masks on at all times.”
After early interception, Brown, Jackson connect for pretty touchdown
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Second-year wide receiver Marquise Brown has now caught a touchdown pass in each of the last two games.
Queen’s interception helps turn tide in Ravens’ favor
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The rookie inside linebacker made a terrific catch off a Brandon Williams tip at the line of scrimmage in the second quarter.
Jackson’s three touchdowns lead Ravens to win to start final playoff push
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Returning from his bout with COVID-19, Lamar Jackson rushed for 94 of Baltimore’s season-high 294 yards in the 34-17 win over Dallas.
Harbaugh speaks on Bryant’s positive test, Ravens’ 34-17 win over Dallas
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The Baltimore head coach expressed confidence in the contact tracing that permitted Tuesday’s game to kick off as scheduled.
It’s a chance to turn season around vs. Cowboys
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Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor get prepped for whatever Andy Dalton and the Dallas Cowboys can bring as Ravens get Lamar Jackson back on the field. @NestorAparicio @DKoulatsosShow #RavensFlock #RavensNation
Unmasking all of the intrigue and secrecy about virus outbreak in Owings Mills
Baltimore Positive
The Ravens have been very quiet about the breakdowns in their facility that led to so many positive tests and delays before Steelers game. Todd Schuler and Nestor debate some legal issues beyond HIPAA, bad P.R. and a black eye in Pittsburgh.
Everything is a mystery in Owings Mills as Ravens mum on Lamar (and everything else)
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Luke Jones drove to The Castle to watch practice but turned around after head coach John Harbaugh moved it inside due to mysterious “high winds.” The Ravens are on a three-game losing streak and the Dallas Cowboys arrive Tuesday. COVID, football and press releases from Dick Cass up for discussion here…
Measuring the real cost of a COVID outbreak in an NFL franchise
Baltimore Positive
Bill Cole and Nestor discuss all aspects of the Ravens COVID meltdown including who makes the rules during a plague about what sanctions a legitimate game? Strange times in Owings Mills…
Trying to take something positive from a loss to Steelers
Baltimore Positive
Leonard Raskin and Nestor examine the missed chances for Ravens in Pittsburgh. And what the road ahead becomes in the aftermath of the COVID situation.
Harbaugh won’t comment on Jackson’s status going into Dallas game
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The Ravens just happened to move practice indoors (closing it to the media) on the day Lamar Jackson was eligible to return from the COVID-19 list.
Peter King unmasks all of the rules NFL teams agreed to before kicking off
Baltimore Positive
Commissioner Roger Goodell made it clear to everyone that this would not be a “normal” football season. But no one knew how bad the product would look when you don’t have a quarterback on the field.
How do Ravens move forward after COVID?
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Short weeks. Lots of recovery issues. A three-game losing streak. And a plague that has stricken his locker room. Our resident NFL insider Chris Pika says Coach Harbaugh needs to calm a frazzled franchise and win some winnable football games in December.
Bryant says any hard feelings toward Dallas “water under the bridge” now
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The Ravens wide receiver says he still has great respect for Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and the organization.
Cass, Ravens issue statement on COVID-19 outbreak in Owings Mills
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The Ravens president stated that four different strains of COVID-19 were in the team facility with one being a highly-contagious strain that spread throughout the organization.
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Baltimore Positive is the vision and the creative extension of four decades of sharing the love of local sports for this Dundalk native and University of Baltimore grad, who began his career as a sportswriter and music critic at The News American and The Baltimore Sun in the mid 1980s. Launched radio career in December 1991 with Kenny Albert after covering the AHL Skipjacks. Bought WNST-AM 1570 in July 1998, created WNST.net in 2007 and began diversifying conversations on radio, podcast and social media as Baltimore Positive in 2016. nes@baltimorepositive.com
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