A year older and calmer, Jackson aims to lead Ravens to elusive January breakthrough
“I’m like, ‘Oh, I have to calm myself down.’ But just being more experienced, I’ve found a way to balance it out.”
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Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss Steelers finally coming to Baltimore in January
The last time the Steelers came to Baltimore for an NFL playoff game, it involved Donald Kroner, a plane crash and a bad home loss. That was 1976. As Leonard Raskin and Nestor reminisce about the more recent January battles of the Ravens going to Pittsburgh for this epic rivalry, this one figures to be a much more favorable match up for Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry to run to the next stop on a Super Bowl run as a 3 seed over the struggling renegades on the run Saturday night.
Finally welcoming the Steelers back to Baltimore for a playoff game…
The last time the Steelers came to Baltimore for an NFL playoff game, it involved Donald Kroner, a plane crash and a bad home loss. That was 1976. As Leonard Raskin and Nestor reminisce about the more recent January battles of the Ravens going to Pittsburgh for this epic rivalry, this one figures to be a much more favorable match up for Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry to run to the next stop on a Super Bowl run as a 3 seed over the struggling renegades on the run Saturday night.
After making “smithereens” of Christmas week gauntlet, Ravens primed for serious January run
Beating two playoff teams in convincing fashion over five days speaks for itself.
No time to celebrate Steelers win with Texans waiting on Christmas Day
It was a fun night for Baltimore sports fans beating the Steelers at home but the holiday work is far from complete. Luke Jones and Nestor recap the Ravens 34-17 win over Pittsburgh and prep for a quick Texans’ Christmas slog in Houston with high stakes and fatigued football players.
Luke Jones and Nestor recap Ravens win over Steelers and prep for quick Texans Christmas slog
It was a fun night for Baltimore sports fans beating the Steelers at home but the holiday work is far from complete. Luke Jones and Nestor recap the Ravens 34-17 win over Pittsburgh and prep for a quick Texans’ Christmas slog in Houston with high stakes and fatigued football players.
Sports cartoonist Ricig and Nick The Greek welcome Nestor to Koco’s for Lauraville crab cake neighborhood lore
On the first stop of the holiday Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Koco’s Pub, sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano and Nick “The Greek” Syropoulos welcome Nestor back “home” to their neighborhood and tell tales of what makes their part of Baltimore City so special and why they’ve never left Lauraville. Or is it Mayfield? Or Beverly Hills?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens as prohibitive favorites against Giants and Super Bowl longer shots
The New York Giants are a terrible football team. The Ravens go to the Meadowlands as whopping 16-point favorites on Sunday as Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a busy next 10 days and ways that the AFC North can still be won before January.
Ravens seek to regain confidence in swamps of Jersey
The New York Giants are a terrible football team. The Ravens go to the Meadowlands as whopping 16-point favorites on Sunday as Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a busy next 10 days and ways that the AFC North can still be won before January.
For the holiday love of Lauraville
On the first stop of the holiday Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Koco’s Pub, sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano and Nick “The Greek” Syropoulos welcome Nestor back “home” to their neighborhood and tell tales of what makes their part of Baltimore City so special and why they’ve never left Lauraville. Or is it Mayfield? Or Beverly Hills?
Smalltimore holidays with Ricig, Marcella and Nick The Greek at Koco’s Pub in Lauraville
The Maryland Crab Cake Tour is back on the road for the holidays with friends, food, community conviviality and smiles for the season. We started the December fun at Koco’s Pub where owner Marcella Knight told Ko-Host Mike Ricigliano and legendary WNST caller (and one-time donut provider) Nick “The Greek” Syropoulos welcome the real Santa Claus on Saturday for a family day of Lauraville “Holidays On Harford” seasonal magic.
Smalltimore “Holidays on Harford” with the real Santa at Koco’s Pub in Lauraville
The Maryland Crab Cake Tour is back on the road for the holidays with friends, food, community conviviality and smiles for the season. We started the December fun at Koco’s Pub where owner Marcella Knight told Ko-Host Mike Ricigliano and legendary WNST caller (and one-time donut provider) Nick “The Greek” Syropoulos welcome the real Santa Claus on Saturday for a family day of Lauraville “Holidays On Harford” seasonal magic.
Author and recovering baseball writer Tim Wendel joins Nestor to discuss Orioles and Civil War history in his new book Rebel Falls
Our favorite reformed baseball writer and historian Tim Wendel has moved on to a life as a professor at Johns Hopkins and author of novels. He’ll be back in Baltimore on Saturday signing his most recent book, “Rebel Falls,” and joins Nestor here to discuss the book’s historical context, including a Confederate plot to seize a Union warship and bombard northern cities. They also delve into the state of the Baltimore Orioles, expressing concerns about the team’s payroll, involvement in free agency and the kinds of fan engagement that will grow the franchise into a mid-market brand.
The history of the Civil War and the future of the Baltimore Orioles
Our favorite reformed baseball writer and historian Tim Wendel has moved on to a life as a professor at Johns Hopkins and author of novels. He’ll be back in Baltimore on Saturday signing his most recent book, “Rebel Falls,” and joins Nestor here to discuss the book’s historical context, including a Confederate plot to seize a Union warship and bombard northern cities. They also delve into the state of the Baltimore Orioles, expressing concerns about the team’s payroll, involvement in free agency and the kinds of fan engagement that will grow the franchise into a mid-market brand.
Luke Jones and Nestor praise Ravens defensive effort in impressive win over Josh Allen and Bills
It took a month to see a full performance for the Baltimore Ravens defense but it was a complete effort in pummeling Bills quarterback Josh Allen and the Buffalo attack. Luke Jones and Nestor praise the men of Zach Orr and discuss Joe Burrow and the Bengals, who await in Cincinnati on Sunday.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens running game and impressive win over Buffalo Bills
It was an impressive performance on many levels for the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night but nothing impressed Luke Jones and Nestor more than finally seeing the promise of a running attack that couldn’t be stopped – early and late. Derrick Henry is (still) a Dude.
No ceiling for Ravens defense after stifling Josh Allen and Bills
It took a month to see a full performance for the Baltimore Ravens defense but it was a complete effort in pummeling Bills quarterback Josh Allen and the Buffalo attack. Luke Jones and Nestor praise the men of Zach Orr and discuss Joe Burrow and the Bengals, who await in Cincinnati on Sunday.
Watching The King royally run over the Buffalo Bills
It was an impressive performance on many levels for the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night but nothing impressed Luke Jones and Nestor more than finally seeing the promise of a running attack that couldn’t be stopped – early and late. Derrick Henry is (still) a Dude.
Henry rushes for 199 yards, scores two touchdowns to continue red-hot start to 2024
The Baltimore running back finished with the seventh-highest rushing total of his career on Sunday night.
Ravens run all over Buffalo in 35-10 demolition on Sunday Night Football
Baltimore jumped out to a 21-3 lead over previously undefeated Buffalo and finished strong to improve to 2-2.
Ronnie Stanley discusses progress made by Ravens offensive line in Sunday’s victory over Buffalo
Ronnie Stanley discusses progress made by Ravens offensive line in Sunday’s victory over Buffalo
Roger Rosengarten discusses his first NFL start and blocking for Derrick Henry in Ravens’ blowout win over Buffalo
Roger Rosengarten discusses his first NFL start and blocking for Derrick Henry in Ravens’ blowout win over Buffalo
Kyle Hamilton reflects on Ravens’ defensive effort limiting Josh Allen and Buffalo offense
Kyle Hamilton reflects on Ravens’ defensive effort limiting Josh Allen and Buffalo offense
Lamar Jackson throws two touchdowns, runs for another as Ravens improve to 2-2
Lamar Jackson throws two touchdowns, runs for another as Ravens improve to 2-2
Derrick Henry runs for 199 yards, scores two touchdowns in Ravens’ blowout win over Bills
Derrick Henry runs for 199 yards, scores two touchdowns in Ravens’ blowout win over Bills
John Harbaugh reacts to Ravens’ dominant win over Buffalo on Sunday Night Football
John Harbaugh reacts to Ravens’ dominant win over Buffalo on Sunday Night Football
Getting fired up for the biggest Baltimore sports week in many years
On the eve of a huge home game for the Ravens against the undefeated Buffalo Bills and giddy with excitement for Game 1 of the MLB playoffs at Camden Yards for the Orioles, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Birds’ playoff rotation, the city of Oakland losing baseball and the Ravens’ readiness for the Bills on both sides of the ball. Big week here in the Charm City. No one does it better…
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles playoff rotation, Oakland losing baseball and Ravens readiness for Bills
On the eve of a huge home game for the Ravens against the undefeated Buffalo Bills and giddy with excitement for Game 1 of the MLB playoffs at Camden Yards for the Orioles, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Birds’ playoff rotation, the city of Oakland losing baseball and the Ravens’ readiness for the Bills on both sides of the ball. Big week here in the Charm City. No one does it better…
Vorhees doubtful, Linderbaum questionable as Ravens host Buffalo for Sunday Night Football
Left guard Andrew Vorhees missed the entire practice week after injuring his left ankle in last Sunday’s win at Dallas.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 4 clash with Buffalo
Kyle Hamilton will be key in trying to slow the dynamic dual-threat ability of Bills quarterback Josh Allen.
Football historian Vic Carucci checks in from Buffalo where Josh Allen has Bills shouting Super Bowl contender
Football historian Vic Carucci checks in from Buffalo where the play of Josh Allen through three weeks has Bills shouting “Super Bowl contender” along with the chorus to Mr. Brightside. And the Hall of Fame voter weighs in on candidacies of Terrell Suggs and Marshal Yanda.
Mark Andrews on quiet start to his 2024 season: “My time will come”
Mark Andrews on quiet start to his 2024 season: “My time will come”
Kyle Hamilton says Ravens “need to just lock back in” defensively in fourth quarter of games
Kyle Hamilton says Ravens “need to just lock back in” defensively in fourth quarter of games
Kyle Van Noy says Ravens have hands full with Josh Allen playing at “extremely high level”
Kyle Van Noy says Ravens have hands full with Josh Allen playing at “extremely high level”
Yannick Ngakoue embracing second go-round with Ravens
Yannick Ngakoue embracing second go-round with Ravens
Lamar Jackson on Ravens needing to finish: “When we’re up, I just want to punish people”
Lamar Jackson on Ravens needing to finish: “When we’re up, I just want to punish people”
John Harbaugh happy to have “good one-two punch” in Derrick Henry, Justice Hill
John Harbaugh happy to have “good one-two punch” in Derrick Henry, Justice Hill
All in on Josh Allen as the undefeated (and still Super Bowl winless) Bills bring the Buffalo mafia to Baltimore
Football historian Vic Carucci checks in from Buffalo where the play of Josh Allen through three weeks has Bills shouting “Super Bowl contender” along with the chorus to Mr. Brightside. And the Hall of Fame voter weighs in on candidacies of Terrell Suggs and Marshal Yanda.
Ravens offensive line banged up ahead of Sunday night clash with undefeated Buffalo
Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum was one of three starting offensive linemen to sit out Wednesday’s practice.
NFL agent Chad Wiestling and Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post talk business of football and people with Nestor
Our favorite shows are the ones where we bring folks who don’t know each other together under the same Baltimore Positive umbrella. The Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Kooper’s Tavern in Fells Point convened longtime NFL player agent Chad Wiestling and Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post, who live 12 blocks apart near Patterson Park, to discuss the business of football, the Orioles and people.
