Campbell’s blocked field goal kept Ravens in game late in fourth quarter
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The 6-foot-8 defensive end blocked a kick that could have given Indianapolis a two-score lead with under five minutes to play.
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Marquise Brown touchdowns start rally, finish off epic 31-25 win for Ravens
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The third-year wide receiver finished with nine catches for 125 yards on Monday night.
Jackson’s record night leads Ravens to improbable 31-25 comeback win over Indy
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The star quarterback’s 442 passing yards set a new single-game franchise record.
Playing with heavy heart, Andrews shines with two touchdowns, two 2-point grabs
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The Ravens tight end dedicated his tremendous performance to his grandmother, who passed away recently.
Harbaugh speaks on Ravens’ wild 31-25 comeback win over Indianapolis
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The Ravens coach credited Lamar Jackson for having “one of the greatest performances I’ve ever seen” at quarterback.
Getting you prepped for Colts at Ravens and The Lamar Show on Monday Night Football
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor do a full recap of Sunday’s NFL docket and everything you need for the return of the Colts to Baltimore.
Nestor tells old Colts and Ravens war stories
Baltimore Positive
Recently, Nestor Aparicio was invited as a guest on the Chris Heidel Internet Radio Show just in time to tell some never-before-told tales of Steve Bisciotti, Jim Irsay and who got to keep the Colts records in Canton, Ohio. Listen. Learn. Know.
Making a Weis choice to support the Student Support Network
Baltimore Positive
Rina Rhyne of the Student Support Network based in Baltimore County joins Rob Santoni of Weis Markets to educate Nestor on the incredible work that began at Loch Raven High School and their big event at the Towson Sheraton on October 15th.
Telling tales of the young John Harbaugh in Philly
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Former Eagles defensive back Bobby Taylor talks NFL Play 60, Flag Football and the legend of longtime special teams coach John Harbaugh in early century Philadelphia.
Colts are still picking up pieces of Andrew Luck departure
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Bob Kravitz of The Athletic tells Nestor how Colts are still trying to figure it out with Carson Wentz after the franchise lost its centerpiece three seasons ago.
Averett turning heads in contract year, but Ravens cornerback still not satisfied
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The fourth-year defensive back leads Baltimore in interceptions through the first four weeks of the season.
Harbaugh on Ngata going to Ravens Ring of Honor: “Just a dominant player”
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Five-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Haloti Ngata will be inducted during halftime of Monday night’s game against Indianapolis.
Houston says Ravens defense must be ready to contain Indianapolis running backs
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The veteran outside linebacker isn’t taking his former team lightly despite its many injuries.
Humphrey credits Ravens coaches for being “two steps ahead” preparing for injuries
Baltimore Positive
“You never want injuries or different things, but it worked out very well that people were already comfortable moving around in these positions.”
Venetoulis tells roots of his political activism and campaigns
Baltimore Positive
How did Ted decide to run for County Executive back in the 1970s?
Now that Lamar is throwing it, who will be on field to catch it?
Baltimore Positive
With more than a month of home cooking, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what’s next for Ravens offense with first-round draft pick Rashod Bateman returning from injury and the emergence of James Proche and Devin Duvernay in the passing attack of Greg Roman.
Lamar Jackson quips he’s feeling “probably 101%” now after dealing with sore back
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The star quarterback wasn’t listed on the injury report as the Ravens returned to practice ahead of Monday’s meeting with Indianapolis.
Remembering our wonderful friend Ted Venetoulis
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Don Mohler, Damian O’Doherty and Nestor Aparicio reflect on the life and times of the late, great Ted Venetoulis and his impact on Baltimore people and media and business.
“Learning on the fly,” Duvernay standing out as punt returner for Ravens
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Now leading the NFL in punt return average, Devin Duvernay had never returned punts at any level prior to Week 16 last season.
Rookie Oweh takes pride in being every-down option for Ravens
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“Since freshman year when they were trying to make me a pass-rush specialist, I hate that. I don’t like doing that.”
Venetoulis extols political wisdom of how Baltimore was built in 1970s
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The world according to Ted Venetoulis…
The power of purple when the Ravens are winning in Baltimore
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Director John Martin of Maryland Lottery and Gaming joins Nestor to discuss how and why folks play to win the Ravens Scratch-Off game and oft times love the prize more than the cash.
Believeland, the Cleveland Guardians and legend of Ray Chapman
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Filmmaker Andy Billman joins Nestor to discuss baseball history, Cleveland and the story he’s telling in a new film “War On The Diamond” about the tragic death of Ray Chapman, the only Major League Baseball player to ever perish after being hit by a pitch.
Lamar can’t throw? That’s like saying water is dry!
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Shawn Stepner of WMAR News2 joins Nestor to discuss the emerging passing game of Lamar Jackson and the aftermath of a big day of confidence for the offense of Greg Roman and how to matriculate the ball down the field with a diminished running attack.
The legend of Jim Irsay in Indianapolis 37 years later
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Longtime Colts insider Mike Chappell joins Nestor from Indianapolis for a full history and present of C-O-L-T-S and land of Irsay and Wentz and Reich.
Will the Ravens defense continue to be heard?
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Strong praise from Luke Jones and Nestor for the youth group led by Tyus Bowser and Olafe Oweh. Captained by the multiple fronts of Wink Martindale, the Ravens defense continues to rack up stats, pressures and gives the transitioning offense some time back on the field forcing punt after punt in Denver.
Let’s talk about the maturation of passing game of Lamar Jackson and Ravens
Baltimore Positive
When the Ravens need get five cheap yards on the last play of the game on the ground in a rout to get to 100 yards, it means the passing game must be working. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Air Jackson and the new aerial-first attack against the Broncos in Denver.
Harbaugh on Fangio’s comments: “I thought we were on good terms”
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The Ravens coach again defended running the ball on the game’s final play to continue the streak of 43 straight games of at least 100 rushing yards.
Marquise Brown on diving TD: “Just go get it”
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The Ravens wide receiver made up for last week’s disappointing drops with a spectacular 49-yard touchdown catch in Denver.
Campbell discusses Ravens’ relentless defensive effort in Sunday’s win
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The Denver native had another strong performance in the trenches as Baltimore improved to 3-1 on the season.
Jackson stars from pocket as Ravens hand Denver first loss in 23-7 final
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It was the second 300-yard passing game of Lamar Jackson’s regular-season career.
Harbaugh speaks after Ravens win third straight to conclude early road-heavy stretch
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The head coach was pleased with the Baltimore defense holding Denver to just seven points in an impressive performance.
Every week is restaurant week with Restaurant Association of Maryland
Baltimore Positive
After a successful mid-September week of hundreds of Maryland restaurants participating in a state-wide deal in getting folks out for meals this fall, Marshall Weston of R.A.M. joins Nestor at Greenmount Station on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss the other 51 weeks of the year.
Holding Towson together during the COVID storm
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Nancy Hafford of Towson Chamber of Commerce joins Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Nacho’s Mama’s to discuss how every restaurant in her business district managed to survive the last 18 months of pandemic mayhem.
Contributing to the community in Carroll County
Baltimore Positive
When the Maryland Crab Cake Tour stopped at Greenmount Station, Matt Colender and Chris Richards told Nestor a bit of the history of North Carroll and Manchester Valley and how plenty of locals pitch in to create great things for the community in Hampstead.
Staying in the 11th and finding solutions on tough issues
Baltimore Positive
Delegate Jon Cardin discusses his recent work in Annapolis on environmental issues and his future in the 11th District with several political possibilities.
Masked up in the Midwest
Baltimore Positive
Nestor comes back from a quick Midwestern rock and roll history stint to tell Don all about wearing a mask in the middle of America. The good. The bad. The ugly. And the war on the truth of vaccines, COVID and safety set the backdrop for The Recon this week.
Taking a long walk on Ryder Cup history with John Feinstein
Baltimore Positive
Author and golf historian John Feinstein takes Don and Nestor on a long walk through Ryder Cup history, the American internal battle of DeChambeau and Koepka, and local Caves Valley residue after Baltimore went big at the BMW Championship.
Dealing up the defense for Bridgewater
Baltimore Positive
Longtime Broncos insider Mike Klis of 9News Denver joins Nestor to discuss what the Ravens will need to do stop the upstart offense of Teddy Bridgewater the undefeated Broncos.
Chad Brown: Ways for a defense to get Lamar Jackson on the ground
Baltimore Positive
Former Steelers linebacker Chad Brown does sports radio in Denver these days when he’s not calling Pac-12 football. What would he do to beat the Ravens at Mile High? And we always talks snakes and reptiles with our resident herpetologist.
Campbell’s blocked field goal kept Ravens in game late in fourth quarter
Baltimore Positive
The 6-foot-8 defensive end blocked a kick that could have given Indianapolis a two-score lead with under five minutes to play.
Marquise Brown touchdowns start rally, finish off epic 31-25 win for Ravens
Baltimore Positive
The third-year wide receiver finished with nine catches for 125 yards on Monday night.
Jackson’s record night leads Ravens to improbable 31-25 comeback win over Indy
Baltimore Positive
The star quarterback’s 442 passing yards set a new single-game franchise record.
Playing with heavy heart, Andrews shines with two touchdowns, two 2-point grabs
Baltimore Positive
The Ravens tight end dedicated his tremendous performance to his grandmother, who passed away recently.
Harbaugh speaks on Ravens’ wild 31-25 comeback win over Indianapolis
Baltimore Positive
The Ravens coach credited Lamar Jackson for having “one of the greatest performances I’ve ever seen” at quarterback.
Getting you prepped for Colts at Ravens and The Lamar Show on Monday Night Football
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor do a full recap of Sunday’s NFL docket and everything you need for the return of the Colts to Baltimore.
Nestor tells old Colts and Ravens war stories
Baltimore Positive
Recently, Nestor Aparicio was invited as a guest on the Chris Heidel Internet Radio Show just in time to tell some never-before-told tales of Steve Bisciotti, Jim Irsay and who got to keep the Colts records in Canton, Ohio. Listen. Learn. Know.
Making a Weis choice to support the Student Support Network
Baltimore Positive
Rina Rhyne of the Student Support Network based in Baltimore County joins Rob Santoni of Weis Markets to educate Nestor on the incredible work that began at Loch Raven High School and their big event at the Towson Sheraton on October 15th.
Telling tales of the young John Harbaugh in Philly
Baltimore Positive
Former Eagles defensive back Bobby Taylor talks NFL Play 60, Flag Football and the legend of longtime special teams coach John Harbaugh in early century Philadelphia.
Colts are still picking up pieces of Andrew Luck departure
Baltimore Positive
Bob Kravitz of The Athletic tells Nestor how Colts are still trying to figure it out with Carson Wentz after the franchise lost its centerpiece three seasons ago.
Averett turning heads in contract year, but Ravens cornerback still not satisfied
Baltimore Positive
The fourth-year defensive back leads Baltimore in interceptions through the first four weeks of the season.
Harbaugh on Ngata going to Ravens Ring of Honor: “Just a dominant player”
Baltimore Positive
Five-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Haloti Ngata will be inducted during halftime of Monday night’s game against Indianapolis.
Houston says Ravens defense must be ready to contain Indianapolis running backs
Baltimore Positive
The veteran outside linebacker isn’t taking his former team lightly despite its many injuries.
Humphrey credits Ravens coaches for being “two steps ahead” preparing for injuries
Baltimore Positive
“You never want injuries or different things, but it worked out very well that people were already comfortable moving around in these positions.”
Venetoulis tells roots of his political activism and campaigns
Baltimore Positive
How did Ted decide to run for County Executive back in the 1970s?
Now that Lamar is throwing it, who will be on field to catch it?
Baltimore Positive
With more than a month of home cooking, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what’s next for Ravens offense with first-round draft pick Rashod Bateman returning from injury and the emergence of James Proche and Devin Duvernay in the passing attack of Greg Roman.
Lamar Jackson quips he’s feeling “probably 101%” now after dealing with sore back
Baltimore Positive
The star quarterback wasn’t listed on the injury report as the Ravens returned to practice ahead of Monday’s meeting with Indianapolis.
Remembering our wonderful friend Ted Venetoulis
Baltimore Positive
Don Mohler, Damian O’Doherty and Nestor Aparicio reflect on the life and times of the late, great Ted Venetoulis and his impact on Baltimore people and media and business.
“Learning on the fly,” Duvernay standing out as punt returner for Ravens
Baltimore Positive
Now leading the NFL in punt return average, Devin Duvernay had never returned punts at any level prior to Week 16 last season.
Rookie Oweh takes pride in being every-down option for Ravens
Baltimore Positive
“Since freshman year when they were trying to make me a pass-rush specialist, I hate that. I don’t like doing that.”
Venetoulis extols political wisdom of how Baltimore was built in 1970s
Baltimore Positive
The world according to Ted Venetoulis…
The power of purple when the Ravens are winning in Baltimore
Baltimore Positive
Director John Martin of Maryland Lottery and Gaming joins Nestor to discuss how and why folks play to win the Ravens Scratch-Off game and oft times love the prize more than the cash.
Believeland, the Cleveland Guardians and legend of Ray Chapman
Baltimore Positive
Filmmaker Andy Billman joins Nestor to discuss baseball history, Cleveland and the story he’s telling in a new film “War On The Diamond” about the tragic death of Ray Chapman, the only Major League Baseball player to ever perish after being hit by a pitch.
Lamar can’t throw? That’s like saying water is dry!
Baltimore Positive
Shawn Stepner of WMAR News2 joins Nestor to discuss the emerging passing game of Lamar Jackson and the aftermath of a big day of confidence for the offense of Greg Roman and how to matriculate the ball down the field with a diminished running attack.
The legend of Jim Irsay in Indianapolis 37 years later
Baltimore Positive
Longtime Colts insider Mike Chappell joins Nestor from Indianapolis for a full history and present of C-O-L-T-S and land of Irsay and Wentz and Reich.
Will the Ravens defense continue to be heard?
Baltimore Positive
Strong praise from Luke Jones and Nestor for the youth group led by Tyus Bowser and Olafe Oweh. Captained by the multiple fronts of Wink Martindale, the Ravens defense continues to rack up stats, pressures and gives the transitioning offense some time back on the field forcing punt after punt in Denver.
Let’s talk about the maturation of passing game of Lamar Jackson and Ravens
Baltimore Positive
When the Ravens need get five cheap yards on the last play of the game on the ground in a rout to get to 100 yards, it means the passing game must be working. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Air Jackson and the new aerial-first attack against the Broncos in Denver.
Harbaugh on Fangio’s comments: “I thought we were on good terms”
Baltimore Positive
The Ravens coach again defended running the ball on the game’s final play to continue the streak of 43 straight games of at least 100 rushing yards.
Marquise Brown on diving TD: “Just go get it”
Baltimore Positive
The Ravens wide receiver made up for last week’s disappointing drops with a spectacular 49-yard touchdown catch in Denver.
Campbell discusses Ravens’ relentless defensive effort in Sunday’s win
Baltimore Positive
The Denver native had another strong performance in the trenches as Baltimore improved to 3-1 on the season.
Jackson stars from pocket as Ravens hand Denver first loss in 23-7 final
Baltimore Positive
It was the second 300-yard passing game of Lamar Jackson’s regular-season career.
Harbaugh speaks after Ravens win third straight to conclude early road-heavy stretch
Baltimore Positive
The head coach was pleased with the Baltimore defense holding Denver to just seven points in an impressive performance.
Every week is restaurant week with Restaurant Association of Maryland
Baltimore Positive
After a successful mid-September week of hundreds of Maryland restaurants participating in a state-wide deal in getting folks out for meals this fall, Marshall Weston of R.A.M. joins Nestor at Greenmount Station on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss the other 51 weeks of the year.
Holding Towson together during the COVID storm
Baltimore Positive
Nancy Hafford of Towson Chamber of Commerce joins Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Nacho’s Mama’s to discuss how every restaurant in her business district managed to survive the last 18 months of pandemic mayhem.
Contributing to the community in Carroll County
Baltimore Positive
When the Maryland Crab Cake Tour stopped at Greenmount Station, Matt Colender and Chris Richards told Nestor a bit of the history of North Carroll and Manchester Valley and how plenty of locals pitch in to create great things for the community in Hampstead.
Staying in the 11th and finding solutions on tough issues
Baltimore Positive
Delegate Jon Cardin discusses his recent work in Annapolis on environmental issues and his future in the 11th District with several political possibilities.
Masked up in the Midwest
Baltimore Positive
Nestor comes back from a quick Midwestern rock and roll history stint to tell Don all about wearing a mask in the middle of America. The good. The bad. The ugly. And the war on the truth of vaccines, COVID and safety set the backdrop for The Recon this week.
Taking a long walk on Ryder Cup history with John Feinstein
Baltimore Positive
Author and golf historian John Feinstein takes Don and Nestor on a long walk through Ryder Cup history, the American internal battle of DeChambeau and Koepka, and local Caves Valley residue after Baltimore went big at the BMW Championship.
Dealing up the defense for Bridgewater
Baltimore Positive
Longtime Broncos insider Mike Klis of 9News Denver joins Nestor to discuss what the Ravens will need to do stop the upstart offense of Teddy Bridgewater the undefeated Broncos.
Chad Brown: Ways for a defense to get Lamar Jackson on the ground
Baltimore Positive
Former Steelers linebacker Chad Brown does sports radio in Denver these days when he’s not calling Pac-12 football. What would he do to beat the Ravens at Mile High? And we always talks snakes and reptiles with our resident herpetologist.
Baltimore Positive
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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