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I'll be joining Nestor Aparicio on Limited Access on AM 1570 WNST and WNST.net this afternoon at 2:30 PM. Be sure to listen in!
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June 15, 2009
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I'm WNST's King of Baltimore Sportstalk!
It's truly been an exhilarating week! On Wednesday night at Padonia Station, I had the opportunity to interview former Ravens head coach Brian Billick, former Baltimore sportscaster John Buren, and WNST's Drew Forrester in WNST's King of Baltimore Sportstalk Finals. It was a great time talking sports in front of a live audience.At the end of the night, I was crowned...
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May 29, 2009
Update on WNST's King of Baltimore Sportstalk Competition
I thought I'd take a moment to post an update on my status in WNST's King of Baltimore Sportstalk Competition. I have advanced to the final round, taking place next Wednesday, May 27 at Padonia Station at 7 P.M. If you're in the area, I invite you to come out and cheer me on. There are six other finalists, and it figures to be a fun night of local sportstalk.Remember...
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May 20, 2009
Why the Orioles bullpen held a closed-door meeting
From the home office in Glen Rock, Pa., I bring to you the Top 10 Reasons Why the Orioles Bullpen Held a Closed-Door Meeting on Monday Afternoon.10. They’re still trying to figure out just how high Radhames Liz’s ERA was in his last stint with the club.9. “I know we’ve asked you before, but is it pronounced ‘Danny’ or ‘Dan-eez?’”8. They figured since they can’t...
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May 05, 2009
Join me on AM 1570 WNST on Friday afternoon!
I'll be in the WNST studio on Friday afternoon at 4:20 to discuss what's happening in the world of Baltimore sports. With the Ravens starting their mandatory minicamp on Friday, it figures to be a hot topic on Friday afternoon.I'd like to know what you think the biggest story will be heading into training camp at McDaniel College on July 27. Are you most interested...
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May 04, 2009
Update on WNST's King of Baltimore Sportstalk Competition
For those of you wondering, I have qualified for the second round in WNST's King of Baltimore Sportstalk Competition. I continue to blog at WNST.net and will make an appearance on AM 1570 WNST next Friday, May 8 at 4:20 PM. You can also listen online at WNST.net.Please continue to check out my blog here and post your comments. Recently, I've been blogging about the Ravens...
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May 01, 2009
Several Dominoes Must Fall for Boldin to Fly to Baltimore
In the months leading to the NFL Draft, talk has persisted over the Ravens’ need to select a receiver in the first round. But now with the draft only a week away, could Pro Bowl wide receiver Anquan Boldin be heading to Baltimore?The Arizona Cardinals have officially placed Boldin on the trading block, and the Ravens are interested in the 28-year-old wideout according to numerous...
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April 18, 2009
WNST King of Baltimore Sportstalk Competition
I have recently been chosen as a contestant in AM 1570 WNST’s King of Baltimore Sportstalk Competition to see if I can fulfill a dream of blogging and doing radio for a living. I'd like to personally invite you to take a look at my new blog at WNST.net. The link can be found here.www.wnst.net/wordpress/lukejonesPlease read and comment (as always, agree or disagree as much...
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April 10, 2009
Koji Uehara Makes Orioles History Tonight
Orioles fans will get their first look at Japanese pitcher Koji Uehara as he faces the New York Yankees tonight at Camden Yards.Uehara was an eight-time All-Star and won two Sawamura Awards (the Cy Young Award of Japanese baseball) playing for the Yomiuri Giants of the Central League.The 34-year-old right-hander is the first Japanese player to play for the Orioles despite the arrival...
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April 08, 2009
WNST Radio Appearance on Friday
I wanted to spread the word that I'll be a guest on WNST AM 1570 on Friday afternoon from 3-4 with Nestor Aparicio. If you're not in the greater Baltimore area, you can listen online at WNST.net. I'm looking forward to discussing Baltimore sports with a Baltimore radio legend, so check it out!
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April 01, 2009
Nine Orioles Innings (Week of March 30)
During the 2009 season, Luke Jones will present Nine Orioles Innings every Monday, sharing his thoughts on what’s happening with the Baltimore Orioles. It will feature a mix of serious analysis and the lighter side of Orioles baseball.1. It’s hard to believe it was only two years ago that Jeremy Guthrie was an unknown heading to Baltimore on Opening Day 2007 as a long man in...
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March 30, 2009
How the NFL Can Boost Revenue Without Changing the 16-Game Schedule
The NFL’s annual league meeting brought much discussion regarding the pending labor showdown, rules changes to improve safety, and commissioner Roger Goodell’s desire to expand the regular season to 18 games.Though the expiring collective bargaining agreement is the league’s most pressing concern, the juxtaposition of passing new rules to improve players’ safety and the desire...
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March 26, 2009
How to Take the 2009 Orioles
Depending on how you look at the current state of the Baltimore Orioles, two vastly different conclusions come to mind.On one hand, the Orioles’ minor league system is in better shape than it has been in over 20 years, consistently ranking in the top 10 according to various publications. Along with catching sensation Matt Wieters, who is expected to be promoted to the big leagues...
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March 24, 2009
Cringing at the Orioles' Starting Rotation
The vast improvement of the Baltimore Orioles’ minor league system brings much hope for an organization trying to break a string of 11-straight losing seasons and return to contention in the cutthroat American League East.However, two decisions made over the weekend signal a harsh reality of the present, and the need for more patience as the organization waits for its bumper crop...
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March 23, 2009
Terps Hoping to Recapture Georgia Dome Magic
It’s a position Gary Williams has found himself in too many times in recent history despite an astonishing coaching career that includes over 600 victories and a national championship in 2002.The seventh-seeded Terrapins find themselves needing an impressive run in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, beginning with Thursday night’s matchup against North Carolina State,...
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March 20, 2009
How Syracuse and Connecticut Could Have Avoided 6 OTs
Watching Thursday night's epic six-overtime battle between Syracuse and Connecticut was an astonishing experience for those who persevered well into Friday morning to watch its conclusion.The gutsy performances displayed by both teams in Syracuse’s 127-117 victory were mind-boggling, as it seemed the clash would never end.This was never more apparent than when my mother turned...
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March 20, 2009
Gary Williams Coaches Scrappy Terps Back into the Dance
As Gary Williams and his Terrapins walked off the floor following the embarrassing 93-64 defeat at Clemson on Feb. 17, their aspirations for a second NCAA tournament appearance in five years appeared to have all but vanished.Williams was facing intense scrutiny regarding his inability to recruit bigger stars and his disintegrating relationship with athletic director Debbie Yow and...
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March 20, 2009
March Madness: Nobody Knows What They're Talking About
As sports fans throughout the country polish up their tournament brackets in anticipation for Thursday, I began to think about this ritual that accompanies March Madness.It’s remarkable how a simple bracket printed on a piece of paper motivates us to try to become the next Andy Katz or Digger Phelps. We analyze, dissect, study, and agonize over who will be the next surprise, the...
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March 20, 2009
Terps-Cal Preview: Looking into the Mirror
Maryland returns to the NCAA tournament for only the second time in the last five seasons on Thursday afternoon.The No. 10-seed Terrapins (20-13) face the No. 7-seed California Golden Bears (22-10) in an ACC-Pacific-10 showdown in the first round.The Terps earned an at-large bid after beating North Carolina State and Wake Forest in the ACC tournament while the Golden Bears finished...
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March 20, 2009
Ray Lewis Experiences Cruel World of Free Agency
The feeling of being unwanted is a sobering, bitter pill to swallow regardless of how successful one has been in his profession. For Ray Lewis, the silence of his phone has been deafening, reflecting how his actual value contrasts the Pro Bowl linebacker?s lofty goal of scoring one more big ...
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March 02, 2009
Monday Musings in the World of Baltimore Sports
The latest chapter in the Ray Lewis saga has the 10-time Pro Bowl linebacker envisioning suiting up for the Cowboys next season.Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware told DallasCowboys.com that Lewis' "dream" was to play for Dallas, and he has been discussing it with Ware for months.This story ...
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February 24, 2009
Maryland Gives Glimpse into Past in Upset Win
The dark cloud suddenly lifted as an ocean of red poured onto the floor of the Comcast Center, and Maryland was king of the college basketball world again, if only for one afternoon.While much work remains in regards to their NCAA tournament hopes, the Terrapins enjoyed a return to their glory ...
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February 22, 2009
Suggested Reading to Survive the Ravens' Offseason
With the 2008 season in the books and the NFL Draft two months away, Ravens fans will now look for any possible outlet to get their football fix in the long days of winter and early spring.I suggest cracking open a Natty Boh, kicking back, and reading a good book.Here's a list of Ravens books ...
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February 19, 2009
Monday Musings in the World of Sports
Watching Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O?Neal share the All-Star Game MVP award reminded us how dominant the duo really was despite their dysfunctional relationship in Los Angeles.Who knows how many championships they could have won had egos not ruined their run?Even after receiving the award, ...
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February 16, 2009
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