Former Raiders and Cowboys beat writer Michael Gehlken discusses why he left locker rooms and industry after 15 years
Former Raiders and Cowboys beat writer Michael Gehlken discusses why he left locker rooms and industry after 15 years
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Leaving the NFL beat but not beaten down
Our longtime pal and former Chargers, Raiders and Cowboys beat writer Michael Gehlken discusses why he left locker rooms and the sports journalism industry and NFL grind after 15 years to be a father.
Terps legend Shawne Merriman joins Nestor to talk Lights Out Sports media and next MMA card
Our returning Maryland Terps legend and MMA media mogul Shawne Merriman joins Nestor to talk Lights Out Sports media and his next MMA card on Preakness night. Oh, and some Chargers lightning bolts here with real expectations for Joe Hortiz and Jim Harbaugh out in LaLa Land.
Turning the lights on for more than MMA at LightsOut Sports Media
Our returning Maryland Terps legend and MMA media mogul Shawne Merriman joins Nestor to talk Lights Out Sports media and his next MMA card on Preakness night. Oh, and some Chargers lightning bolts here with real expectations for Joe Hortiz and Jim Harbaugh out in LaLa Land.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts on DeCosta, Harbaugh media sessions in Indianapolis
Baltimore’s brass made clear that an offensive line rebuild will be one of the offseason’s top objectives.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss departure of Macdonald and promotion of Orr to defensive coordinator for Ravens
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss departure of Macdonald and promotion of Orr to defensive coordinator for Ravens
The meteoric rise of Zack Orr as Ravens defensive coordinator
With Anthony Weaver departing for Miami and Dennard Wilson headed to Tennessee and former defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald now the head coach in Seattle, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the promotion of former Ravens linebacker Zack Orr to defensive coordinator in Owings Mills. Lots of changes coming on the defensive side of the leadership on the staff of John Harbaugh.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss inevitable Ravens offseason changes after AFC Championship Game loss to Chiefs
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss inevitable Ravens offseason changes after AFC Championship Game loss to Chiefs. First up: Joe Hortiz to Los Angeles Chargers.
Chargers hire longtime Ravens executive Joe Hortiz as general manager
The 48-year-old Hortiz got his start with the organization as a personnel assistant in 1998.
Hard changes and realities will come immediately in Owings Mills for Ravens
In the aftermath of a stunning 17-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the inevitable and very rapid offseason changes coming for the Baltimore Ravens. First up: Joe Hortiz to the Chargers. Next: Mike Macdonald and several other coaches. And then comes Patrick Queen and the roster…
Jarret Johnson: Lamar and Ravens will be better prepared than in 2019
After playing 12 years in the National Football League as a solid linebacker and the only two-time captain the University of Alabama, former Ravens’ standout Jarret Johnson knows the emotions and demands of playoff football. He joins Nestor in discussing ways to contain Lamar Jackson and the proud Crimson Tide legacy that Nick Saban built since he left Tuscaloosa two decades ago to play with Ray Lewis in Baltimore.
Former Ravens linebacker Jarret Johnson discusses stopping Lamar Jackson and the Alabama that Nick Saban built
After playing 12 years in the National Football League as a solid linebacker and the only two-time captain in Alabama history, former Ravens’ standout Jarret Johnson knows the emotions and demands of playoff football. He joins Nestor in discussing ways to contain Lamar Jackson and the proud Crimson Tide legacy that Nick Saban built since he left Tuscaloosa two decades ago to play with Ray Lewis in Baltimore.
WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 12: The legend of the first great tailgate in San Diego
It sounds like heresy but last century, “tailgating” was illegal in Baltimore. (You kids can look it up!) In 1996, when the Ravens came to the Charm City, David Modell set out to change those laws and in 1997 when the first purple trip San Diego took 200 “Nasty Nestor” listeners to Jack Murphy Stadium, we met some Chargers fans in the parking lot and made some memories. There were many, many roadtrips and more beer, sandwiches and fried chicken consumed along many highways with Gunther buses but this virgin voyage in a town that the NFL has now forgotten was truly unforgettable.
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor recap Ravens win over Chargers and Harbaugh game management questions
As the Ravens take a weekend before gearing up for the stretch run that begins against the Los Angeles Rams on December 10th, Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor wonder what goes on in the brain of John Harbaugh and the flow of information from the Ravens upstairs when the red challenge flag is thrown – or isn’t.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss biggest concerns for surging Baltimore Ravens during bye week
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss biggest concerns for surging Baltimore Ravens during bye week
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss college consequences of losing and good life of Ravens bye week
You can be almost perfect when you’re a head football coach and player buyer but don’t lose to your rival. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the college consequences of losing in Columbus and the good life of Ravens bye week.
A defense that must earn its way home in January
Through a dozen games it has been the consistency of the Baltimore Ravens defense that has been remarkable as their play after bye week will open a great opportunity for top seeding in the NFL playoffs. Luke Jones and Nestor the discuss biggest concerns for the surging 9-3 AFC North leaders and the star players emerging on Mike Macdonald’s defense.
Blowing the whistle on when to throw the flag
As the Ravens take a weekend before gearing up for the stretch run that begins against the Los Angeles Rams on December 10th, Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor wonder what goes on in the brain of John Harbaugh and the flow of information from the Ravens upstairs when the red challenge flag is thrown – or isn’t.
When you don’t make the grade on campus
You can be almost perfect when you’re a head football coach and player buyer but don’t lose to your rival. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the college consequences of losing in Columbus and the good life of Ravens bye week.
Clowney’s surprising season paying off in big way for Ravens
“There’s nobody in this building probably except Lamar Jackson who’s had as much pressure as Jadeveon Clowney.”
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 12 win over Chargers
Baltimore won for the sixth time in seven games to go into the bye week with the best record in the AFC.
Luke Jones and Nestor assess play of Lamar Jackson after Ravens win over Chargers on Sunday Night
Luke Jones and Nestor assess the play of Lamar Jackson and his limited weapons after Ravens find a way to beat the Chargers on Sunday Night in Los Angeles.
Mike Macdonald breaks down another elite performance from Ravens defense
Mike Macdonald breaks down another elite performance from Ravens defense
Luke Jones and Nestor recap an impressive West Coast victory for Ravens over Chargers in Los Angeles
Luke Jones and Nestor recap an impressive West Coast victory for Ravens over Chargers in Los AngelesLuke Jones and Nestor recap an impressive defensive effort by the Baltimore Ravens in a 20-10 victory over the Chargers in Los Angeles on Sunday Night Football.
Todd Monken discusses Ravens offense trying to find more consistency at bye week
Todd Monken discusses Ravens offense trying to find more consistency at bye week
John Harbaugh discusses state of Ravens entering Week 13 bye
John Harbaugh discusses state of Ravens entering Week 13 bye
Getting some rest for Lamar and 9-3 Ravens at bye week
Luke Jones and Nestor assess the play of Lamar Jackson and his limited weapons after Ravens find a way to beat the Chargers on Sunday Night in Los Angeles.
Charging into Ravens bye week after huge win over Chargers
Luke Jones and Nestor recap an impressive defensive effort by the Baltimore Ravens in a 20-10 victory over the Chargers in Los Angeles on Sunday Night Football.
Relentless defensive effort leads Ravens to 20-10 win over Chargers
The Baltimore defense forced four turnovers and frustrated Justin Herbert and the Chargers for most of the night.
Kyle Hamilton discusses strong defensive performance in 20-10 win on Sunday Night Football
Kyle Hamilton discusses strong defensive performance in 20-10 win on Sunday Night Football
Lamar Jackson reflects on 20-10 win over Chargers going into bye week
Lamar Jackson reflects on 20-10 win over Chargers going into bye week
John Harbaugh sings praises of Ravens defense following 20-10 win over Chargers
John Harbaugh sings praises of Ravens defense following 20-10 win over Chargers
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 12 road tilt against Chargers
Baltimore will aim to retake sole possession of the AFC’s top spot before entering the bye week.
Luke Jones gets Ravens fans ready for Sunday Night, Justin Herbert and Chargers
Luke Jones gets Ravens fans ready for Sunday Night Football, Justin Herbert and the scuffling Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
The Ravens go West as Super Bowl favorites
As the Baltimore Ravens go to Los Angeles as 3 1/2 point favorites to beat the Chargers at SoFi Stadium on Sunday Night Football, Nestor Aparicio joins Dennis Koulatsos to discuss the purple realities of the bye and remaining path to a No. 1 seed in the AFC and home cooking in January for a Super Bowl run to Las Vegas.
Ravens go to Hollywood for Primetime chance in Los Angeles
Luke Jones gets Ravens fans ready for Sunday Night Football, Justin Herbert and the scuffling Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Beckham among six Ravens officially questionable to play against Chargers on Sunday night
Despite calling himself a game-time decision, Odell Beckham Jr. sounded like someone expecting to play in Los Angeles.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss college football madness as big games make the calendar
The biggest college football game of the year is sandwiched between four days of NFL action this holiday weekend. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss Michigan and Ohio State and the Harbaugh family madness as we feast and await the Ravens visit to Los Angeles at the end of it all.
Feasting on football and waiting on Sunday night
The biggest college football game of the year is sandwiched between four days of NFL action this holiday weekend. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss Michigan and Ohio State and the Harbaugh family madness as we feast and await the Ravens visit to Los Angeles at the end of it all.
Ravens banged up at wide receiver ahead of Week 12 trip to Los Angeles
Rashod Bateman downplayed an injury scare that occurred during Wednesday’s practice.
