Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 15 win at Cincinnati
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings after Baltimore’s first shutout since 2018.
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens hero welcome for 30th Anniversary and Browns beatdown on Sunday
As the ceremonies began and old Colts and the founding members of the Baltimore Ravens brought the Lombardi Trophies onto the field as Joe Flacco prepared the Cleveland Browns for battle, all of the purple emotions of 30 seasons took over – and then the game played to three decades of AFC North form. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss another Browns beatdown on Sunday in Baltimore.
A day with all the feels for Ravens legends and hopeful future kings
As the ceremonies began and old Colts and the founding members of the Baltimore Ravens brought the Lombardi Trophies onto the field as Joe Flacco prepared the Cleveland Browns for battle, all of the purple emotions of 30 seasons took over – and then the game played to three decades of AFC North form. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss another Browns beatdown on Sunday in Baltimore.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following roster cutdown day
General manager Eric DeCosta made Kyle Hamilton the NFL’s highest-paid safety with a $100.4 million extension on Wednesday.
Kate Bell tells Nestor the safety story for senior dogs and Reed’s Rescue
Our final stop for “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week” was at Kooper’s North in May Chapel, named after a dog, so it was appropriate that Kate Bell brought Nestor her safety story of true love for senior dogs. Reed’s Rescue, whose mission is to provide care for older dogs, often overlooked in shelters, by placing them in foster homes and finding them adoptive families, was named after a dog named “Reed,” whose name was inspired by a certain Baltimore Ravens’ Hall of Famer.
The safety and defense of senior dogs and putting “Ed” ucation and love into Reed’s Rescue
Our final stop for “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week” was at Kooper’s North in May Chapel, named after a dog, so it was appropriate that Kate Bell brought Nestor her safety story of true love for senior dogs. Reed’s Rescue, whose mission is to provide care for older dogs, often overlooked in shelters, by placing them in foster homes and finding them adoptive families, was named after a dog named “Reed,” whose name was inspired by a certain Baltimore Ravens’ Hall of Famer.
Suggs, Yanda not getting Hall call in first year isn’t surprising nor worthy of concern
As great as Marshal Yanda and Terrell Suggs were, they weren’t in the same first-ballot class as Jonathan Ogden, Ray Lewis, or Ed Reed.
Ravens legend Jamal Lewis talks Lamar, King Henry and running downhill before his Super Bowl day appearance in Baltimore next Sunday
It’s always great to reconnect with Ravens legend Jamal Lewis, who joins Nestor 24 years after his Super Bowl XXXV run to discuss King Henry and Lamar running downhill before his Super Bowl day appearance in Baltimore next Sunday as part of Verizon’s Fan Fest and “World Biggest Viewing Party” coming to every NFL city for the big game.
Running to the stadium downtown and hanging with Jamal Lewis and Verizon on Super Bowl Sunday
It’s always great to reconnect with Ravens legend Jamal Lewis, who joins Nestor 24 years after his Super Bowl XXXV run to discuss King Henry and Lamar running downhill before his Super Bowl day appearance in Baltimore next Sunday as part of Verizon’s Fan Fest and “World Biggest Viewing Party” coming to every NFL city for the big game.
Going to the Canton school of what makes a Hall of Famer
Longtime NFL writer and author Clark Judge gives a clinic on Hall of Fame voting and discusses Lamar and King Henry running Ravens to a Super Bowl in New Orleans next month. Also a primer here on Terrell Suggs, Marshal Yanda and Steve Smith Sr. bids for Canton immortality.
The “legend” of Ravens’ Super Bowl champion Mike Flynn
He’s always been a legend to us but it was the magic of a quarter-of-a-century of memories flooding back on the field when Super Bowl XXXV champion center Mike Flynn returned to the Baltimore Ravens as a “Legend of Game” with his family and personal tales of Lamar support for MVP. And Costas crabs, of course on his way outta town…
Hines Ward says Ravens-Steelers rivalry is only thing he misses from playing days
When folks ask Nestor Aparicio, “What is your favorite interview ever?” this one is high on the list. The former Pittsburgh wide receiver (who inconceivably isn’t in the Pro Football Hall of Fame) talked with Nestor and Luke Jones on Radio Row in Arizona ahead of Super Bowl XLIX. This one was fun! A perfect prelude to any Steelers-Ravens game…
Clark Judge gives a clinic on Hall of Fame voting and discusses Lamar and King Henry pairing for Ravens glory
Longtime NFL writer and author Clark Judge gives a clinic on Hall of Fame voting and discusses Lamar and King Henry running Ravens to a Super Bowl in New Orleans next month. Also a primer here on Terrell Suggs, Marshal Yanda and Steve Smith Sr. bids for Canton immortality.
Mike Flynn returns as Ravens Legend of Game with family tales and Lamar support for MVP
He’s always been a legend to us but it was the magic of a quarter-of-a-century of memories flooding back on the field when Super Bowl XXXV champion center Mike Flynn returned to the Baltimore Ravens as a “Legend of Game” with his family and personal tales of Lamar support for MVP. And Costas crabs, of course on his way outta town…
Jackson, Ravens offense continue carrying “little bros” who must find way to get better
Marlon Humphrey was very critical of Baltimore’s defense following Thursday’s 35-34 win over Cincinnati.
Defensive concerns becoming too great to ignore as Ravens fall to Winston, Cleveland
Even dealing with injuries and a revamped Browns offense, the Baltimore defense was well below the bar Sunday.
Race to another MVP and another January on for Jackson and Ravens after Monday night showcase
Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore offense left no doubt in the 41-31 win over Tampa Bay.
Seven Ravens predictions for the 2024 season
What’s next for Kyle Hamilton after he was a first-team All-Pro safety in his second season?
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 13 of open training camp
Rashod Bateman had the play of the day Monday, but he appeared shaken up after his leaping touchdown grab.
Ravens’ track record only enhances belief in “very, very bright” future for Wiggins
The Ravens have drafted Hall of Famers and MVPs at other positions, but their first-round success at cornerback speaks for itself.
Former Ravens DT Dwan Edwards talks tough losses and near misses with Nestor after AFC Championship Game loss to Chiefs
Former Ravens DT Dwan Edwards talks tough losses and near misses with Nestor after AFC Championship Game loss to Chiefs
WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 1: The New Orleans Super Bowl 2:52 march in February that you’ll never forget
If you were in New Orleans for Super Bowl XLVII on February 3, 2013, you were probably down at the river meeting us the for greatest purple march in the history of the Baltimore Ravens fan base. Thousands of you met us at the Natchez down at the Mississippi River to march 17 blocks at 2:52 to watch Joe Flacco throw and the lights go out at the Superdome. Where were you in the parade of purple on Poydras? Got any pictures? Send them our way and help us share the memories of the greatest event in the history of WNST and Baltimore Positive.
Former Ravens DT Dwan Edwards: “It’ll never be the same team again and that’s what makes it so hard”
We love having NFL alums on the show who can tell us what it’s like on the field. Former Ravens defensive tackle Dwan Edwards talks about tough losses and near misses with Nestor after the AFC Championship Game loss to Chiefs.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of AFC championship clash with Kansas City
Luke Jones offers his purple musings and prediction as Baltimore hosts its first AFC title game in 53 years.
Bill Cole joins Nestor in celebrating the civic victory of Ravens hosting AFC Championship Game
Bill Cole joins Nestor in celebrating the civic victory of Ravens hosting AFC Championship Game
The biggest home game in Baltimore sports history: Luke and Nestor preview Chiefs at Ravens for Super Bowl berth
Luke Jones and Nestor get in final words and predictions before the Kansas City Chiefs visit the Ravens in the first AFC Championship Game played in Baltimore since 1971.
The civic victory in finally hosting an AFC Championship Game
It took Baltimore nearly 53 years to earn the hosting privilege of the biggest football game that is not the Super Bowl. Bill Cole joins Nestor in celebrating the civic victory of the Ravens hosting the AFC Championship Game for the first time in their 28-year history in the Charm City.
Longtime sports executive and Baltimorean David Katz comes home for Ravens Festivus hopes and dreams of Las Vegas Super Bowl
Longtime sports executive and Baltimorean David Katz comes home for Ravens Festivus hopes and dreams of Las Vegas Super Bowl
Coming back home and wanting to see Ravens win the big one here
Longtime sports executive and Baltimorean David Katz comes home for a chat about Ravens Festivus hopes and dreams of Las Vegas Super Bowl. Will Lamar Jackson fulfill his purple destiny? That’s why we watch the games…
WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 16 – The epic Pittsburgh Purple Pep Rallies and Parties
Nestor remembers the Pittsburgh hotel manager howling when the Baltimore AM sports radio wackjob guy told her he was gonna bring a thousand people in purple to her fancy corporate wedding ballroom for four hours to drink beer and prepare to eliminate the Steelers from the AFC Championship Game. The game didn’t go well in 2009 or 2011 but we threw a helluva party up there with ‘yins. Our WNST Roadtrips could affect everything but the outcome for #RavensFlock.
Five Ravens questions for the 2023 stretch run
Lamar Jackson and the Ravens have a chance to secure the AFC’s No. 1 seed for the first time since 2019.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 10 clash with Cleveland
In a battle between elite defenses, Patrick Queen says the Ravens “just want to talk with our pads.”
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 8 win at Arizona
As Baltimore explored additions at running back, Gus Edwards made a statement against the Cardinals.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts week ahead of 2023 NFL draft
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings with Night 1 of the draft rapidly approaching.
Super Bowl champion Tyrod Taylor catches up with Nestor and Luke on Radio Row in San Francisco
Super Bowl champion Tyrod Taylor catches up with Nestor and Luke on Radio Row in San Francisco
Tyrod Taylor credits lessons from Flacco, Ed Reed ahead of becoming Pro Bowl quarterback
Super Bowl XLVII champion Tyrod Taylor catches up with Nestor and Luke on 2016 Radio Row in San Francisco.
Harbaugh on Ed Reed becoming Bethune-Cookman head coach: “We’ll support him every way we can”
“To get the opportunity to run his own program, I know he’ll do a great job.”
Purple Reign 2: Chapter 21 “For Baltimore, a second Pa-RAY-ed”
This is Chapter 21 and final of “Purple Reign 2: Faith, Family & Football – A Baltimore Love Story.” Nestor Aparicio has released the 2013 book here over recent weeks to prepare #RavensFlock for NFL season. This is the biggest parade in the history of Baltimore.
Purple Reign 2: Chapter 20 “Sup-Harb Bowl – A Crescent City Crowning for Ravens”
This is Chapter 20 of “Purple Reign 2: Faith, Family & Football – A Baltimore Love Story.” Author and radio host and entrepreneur Nestor Aparicio is releasing the 2013 book chapter by chapter daily to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Ravens Super Bowl win in New Orleans.
Nick Schauman of The Local Oyster brings Nestor long lost purple Flacco Fu mustaches and oyster education
Nick Schauman of The Local Oyster brings Nestor long lost purple Flacco Fu mustaches and oyster education
