gerry sandusky officiated today's public memorial in tollison. the service touched on his public and private life. and how he became the voice to many of his listeners. >> i am a long time listener and i just love him. >> it is probably the most influential person in my life, particularly in people cooperating and getting along despite any differences of opinions. >> ron lost his battle to pancreatic cancer. $28,000 has been raised toward research. you can watch each tribute on our website, wbaltv.com. find afind a le-- you can link to donate. paula deen is offering more details the day she revealed she has type two diabetes. she said she was diagnosed with the disease three years ago. she said she did not have any a price to offer fans back then. she also did -- dispel myths that she overindulged with her rich recipes. >> people see me on tv to three times a day and age see me what -- cooking these dishes. that is only 30 days out of 365. >> she said she will serve as a spokeswoman for a new program to help people who have type 2 diabetes. new n

gerry sandusky, pete gilbert, cadre ismail are -- -- cadre ismail with you. the road to indianapolis comes up short as they run into a stop sign against the new england patriots losing 23-20 on the play we'll remember as wide left but there were many plays that could have sealed the deal. >> there were a lot of times that the ravens couch taken control of the game and had it in hand and we'd be talking about going to indy but a lot of missed opportunities and that final one that couch potentially put the game into overtime. >> we'll hear from the ravens in a few moments but that's a locker room you will not soon forget. >> no, it was powerful in there, the emotion. also, there was no sulking or hanging of heads. guys saying we played a great game. it wasn't our year. >> john harbaugh, second time in the a.f.c. championship game in four years. in the second quarter, tied at 3-3. benjarvus green-ellis. touchdown, 10-3 patriots. >> good job by the law firm of getting it into the end zone. >> flacco finds boldin for 37. >> that was a strong run after catch by bol

for pete gilbert, and gerry sandusky. stick around. the afc championship forecast straight ahead. >> the cold weather today. >> it was football weather. it really was. tomorrow, threatening 40 degrees, storm coming in right after dark. there may be a little bit of a winter mixed, but eventually all right on tuesday, blustery and chile on wednesday, snow showers on a friday, rain again on saturday. >> that's it for 11 news at 6:00. [captioning made possible by constellation energy group] captioned by the national captioning institute it's your social network. all mixed together. with galaxy nexus by samsung, now you can organize your contacts into circles, like you do in real life. so you can choose what people see and what they don't. and with the speed of verizon 4g lte, you can chat as a group in a googleplus hangout without missing a beat. introducing the first phone built for android 4.0. only at verizon.

. >> ion gerry sandusky at the ravens camp in owings mills. they're gearing up to challenge for the championship this weekend. >> we are on the one side of that front. 60 degrees in downtown@ >> in tonight's education other, you can expect to see blue ribbon flags flying over six maryland ementary schools any day now. tim tooten joins us live in the newsroom with the story. >> this is really a big deal for principals, teachers, and students. blue ribbons are handed out on key economic benchmarks where schools have made a lot progress in math and reading. a half a dozen schools from anne arundel to worcester counties were given blue ribbon status. >> it is a big honor because we are one of the only schools in maryland to get this honor. there are hundreds of them and we were one of the few chosen. >> here is the list of schools. all of the schools will get a blue ribbon flag, $2,000, and a chance to compete with national blue ribbon schools for the year. >> today, family, friends, co- workers and longtime fans of ron smith gathered in towson to

gerry sandusky joins us live with all the ravens are gearing up for their playoff run. >> the ravens have a lot going for them -- home field advantage and history. they have never lost to houston. i do not confuse that with overconfidence. the texans lopsided win over the bengals has everyone's full attention. yatesvens haven't faced before. yates started the last five games of the regular season. he looked polished in the win over the bengals. the ravens will test the rookie's portis on sunday. -- poise on sunday. >> i think they are running their offense. it is the same package they ran early. yates looks very similar to the other two guys running it. i think that is a credit to their coaches and the system they run. it is a great system. it has been successful for a number of years offensive late. i think he is plugged in really well. >> the ravens enjoyed a lot of benefits. john harbaugh at plans to have all of his players at full speed. rod? >> and ravens playoff fever has taken off to a new level after tim tebow not the pittsburgh steelers of contention. that is the talk in and

gerry sandusky sits down with quarterback joe flacco coming up. >> and america's weight problem.as america reached its peak when it comes to obesity? >> and how this season has faten the -- >> in this morning's medical alert, 2025 is the goal for finding an effective treatment for alzheimer's disease. numbers are expected to triple by the middle of the century as the baby boomers get older. experts are hoping to find a way to treat the disease by 2025. a new study finds a drug recently approved to treat melanoma may aaccelerate the growth of another form of skin cancer. the study takes a close look at the drug zelberath. the drug triggers skin cells to quickly develop into squama cell cars nomias. doctors are excited they have discovered the mechanism behind how these new cancers develop. they hope to prevent them in the future. >> for anyone that suffers a heart attack in baltimore, your chances of survival got better. the fire department received a grant from the department of homeland security. the money will buy state of the art life-saving equipment for cardiac patients. eac

gerry sandusky was the master of ceremonies. he pointed out splg very important. >> the ravens won their first one in 2007. the ravens beat the new york giants. we could see that same match-up on february 5. >> i got goose bumps when i walked through the door looking at the balloons and all the ravens signage. it is nice to be a part of it and share it with them. >> very excited. my son is a ravens fan. it is a good time to be here to support the ravens. ♪ >> bottom line, we're all a little ravens crazy head ling into this -- heading into this weekend, and we found one fan who gave us a perfect gameplan. >> if tom brady takes his skirt off and we're allowed to hit him like a real quarterback gets hit, you know, we might have a chance. >> i'm lowell melzer, wbal-tv 11 news. >> ravens fans remain pumped up for the game, but has purple pride reached a new high? >> if you're coming up for the game, there is plenty to do, and we decided to move out of foxborough and head to boston. we made a detour because we found a neat place call

wbal's gerry sandusky was the m.c. >> the ravens beat the new york giants. we could see that same match-up on february 5. >> i got goosebumps when i walked through the door looking at the balloons and all the ravens signage. it is nice to be a part of it and share it with them. sometimes you can't go to the games, but things like this make you proud of the team. >> i took picture for my son, who is also a ravens fan, and it is just time to be here to support the ravens. ♪ >> purple friday got off to an early start at alonzo's in the city, which may have been where all the diehards went, including this guy. >> i've been to every baltimore football game since 1956, and it now stands at 533 consecutive home games i've been to. >> bottom line, we're all a little ravens crazy heading into the weekend. we found one fan that gave us the perfect game plan. >> if tom brady takes his skirt off and we're allowed to hit him like a real quarterback gets hit, you know, we might have a better chance. lowell melzer, wbal-tv 11 news. >> purple pride is everywhere you look, b

gerry sandusky was the voice as master of ceremonies with cadre ismael at his side. >> matt stover was a kicker and the ravens beat the new york giants. we could see that same match-up on february 5. >> i got goose bumps. it is nice to be a part of it. sometimes you can't go to the game, but things like this does make you feel part of the team. >> it is exciting. my son is also a ravens fan. it is time to be here to support the ravens. >> bottom line, we're all a little ravens crazy heading into this weekend. we found one fan who gave us the perfect game plan. >> if tom brady takes his skirt off and we're allowed to hit him like a real quarterback gets hit, you know, might have a better chance. >> i'm lowell melzer, wbal-tv 11 news. >> ravens fans remain pumped up for the game. has purple pride reached new england? our resident ravens fan jennifer franciotti searched high and low and she caught up with a ravens fan adespite the distance she had to travel. >> if you are coming up for the big game, there is plenty to do, and we decided to move out of foxborough and head to boston. we mad

gerry sandusky is serving as the master of ceremonies. >> ron left us three wishes. do not pity me. do not pity that i had a terrible fight with cancer. do not mourn me while i'm living, do not mourn me while i'm gone. and do not miss a. i will deliver on the first two today, but i fear we will all fail on that third count forever. >> those memorializing included his friend and dr. bill howard, stan stovall, and radio vice- president and general manager. more on the memorial service coming up on 11 news at 5:00 and 6:00. 3 homes damaged dr. if a fire ripped through zero wings mills. they responded just before midnight. as they say they have trouble finding the address. when they arrived, they found the building fully involved in flames. no injuries reported, and no word on what caused the fire. a volunteer firefighter in carroll county at shock trauma after being hit by a car on the tops go road. -- potapsco road. he was attending to the accident victims when he was struck by a vehicle that slid off the road. police are investigating. the search continues for three men involved in a

but first, we will head over to the voice of the ravens, gerry sandusky. i guess they are doing better with the stress of all of this than the rest of us. >> i would think so, because the players actually get to do something other than sheer on sunday. they're focused on the task in front of them. tom brady practiced today, full participation for the patriots. and reed have limited participation. he will be out there sunday in foxboro. the defense for the ravens bases its biggest challenge of the season. what do you expect for a championship game? one player told me that keeping the offense off the field is a major key on sunday. he has come down this road before, losing a championship game in pittsburgh four years ago. he said they should not take this week for granted. >> flacco was a rookie back in that championship, and now he has grown and the defense is a little different, and the offense is more talented. i am excited. i feel like we will do well this weekend. >> the ravens will leave saturday afternoon to had to lend where our jennifer franciotti h

authorities revealed that in 2002 a graduate assistant told him he witnessed former coach gerry sandusky abusing a boy and paternal never went to police. this led to his firing and after that he was diagnosed with cancer. >> its target to say that it did not have an effect on him. -- it's hard to say that it didn't have an effect. >> he always wanted to do the right thing. in his heart, i know he did. >> there will be a public viewing all day tuesday. wednesday morning, at the spiritual center on campus the funeral will be private. a public memorial will be held at 2:00 p.m. thursday at the jordan center on campus. live in state college, jay korff, abc7 news. >> on the 39th anniversary of the roe vs. wade decision legalizing abortion, pro-white and pro-choice supporters both rallied and a bit of campaigning in the annual right-to-life march. all four gop candidates consider themself pro-life and say the roe vs. wade decision was a mistake. they want to and legalized abortion. a smaller group of pro-choice supporters also spoke out today. >> healthcare a pellets' -- appellates what elena

jerry sandusky is -- gerry sandusky is watching everyone getting ready for the game. >> the ravens are heading into it -- the post-season with a franchise best year. it is the only team to go to the playoffs for years in a row. -- four years in a row. despite that success, they still have some experience. 12 rookies on this roster. they have never played in the post-season before. and some key players as well, tory smith, jimmy smith. and throughout the week, john harbaugh will expect his veterans to help get the inexperienced playoff players up to speed. >> the biggest advice to me is to listen to the vets and watch the mets more than anything. -- and watched the veterans more than anything. do what matt burk does. that is the big advice we can give them. our guys are great mentors and our young guys are great student. -- students. >> live at the ravens camp in a owings mills. >> bring it on. much more ahead here on 11 news at 6:00 p.m. >> duyn sally kidd. following the gop presidential -- i am sally kidd following the gop presidential contenders in concord, new hampshire. we will hav

>>gerry sandusky will have more on the moral and the life and career of joe paterno coming up in sports. >> students at a pennsylvania school who owned a pair of the popular ugs boots might want to leave them at home. the minuscule has banned open top boots. that is because school officials say students were using them to sneak cell phones and other items into the classroom. it has sparked outrage by parents. >> my daughter has not been raised on a silver spoon and i cannot afford to keep buying her new shoes when they change everything. >> the say the students can wear boots to and from school but they will have to change before entering class. >> now, your insta-weather forecast with chief meteorologist tom tasselmyer. >> the rain has held off for the most part of to the west of us. temperatures have been well above normal. 48 for the low. 50 at the airport. the normal is only 42. we are well above that. temperatures are expected to get warmer as we head toward morning. rush hour snowmen get and that all came down during the evening rush hour one year ago today. today scattered light

gerry sandusky have the first installment coming up tonight on wbal.ore disturbing, a horrible morning for running backs coach herbie wilson. fire broke out early this morning and he suffered burns on 30 to 50% of his body. he remains in a medically induced, as he receives treatment. the determination for the cause of the fire. we wish him the very best as he begins a very painful recovery. one of the toughest guys on the orioles' roster, he is not to fight through pain. it was not just pain he dealt with in 2011, it was serious injury but he did not know it. he underwent surgery to repair a torn muscle and helps to be back on opening day. he underwent an mri at the end of the season but it prevented a clear diagnosis. he hit 50 home runs last season. please stay with us. we will check the forecast with tom coming up and a bit. >> coming up tonight, public enemy number one. that is what police are calling this man accused in the attack of three women and baltimore city. the evidence linking to the crime. what was thought to be a deadly fire in east bal

after 46 years as head coach in the wake of a sex scandal involving a former assistant coach, gerry sandusky. considering going out today for lunch? a look at who leads more, men or women? the nominations are announced for this year's academy awards. >> taking a look at the temperatures. they keep on warming up across the mid-atlantic helping to melt all the snow. at the maryland zoo, the polar bear camera, no snow in side. the current temperatures in the 50's right now. 57 at the inner harbor. >> carried from valley view farm's is here to answer your plants and gardening questions. plants and gardening questions. surveryearning media found additional technology is needed in classrooms. having access to computers in the classroom, 62% had the right level of technology. they blame budget concerns for the lack of additional technology. but deserve it educators on the is a technology since 2002. in news survey shows how different men and women are meant it comes to lunchtime supending. men brought more cash when it comes to buying lunch and coffee. men spend $20 more prer week on lunch. younger

. >> we begin with gerry sandusky with what we're telling -- hearing on the team. >> the coach says everybody looks fine. the safety who sat out earlier in the week took part in all practices today. they will leave for foxboro tomorrow. another powerful weekend awaits the family. it sounds like the parents will both be watching games on tv and praying. it is his second shot at taking the ravens to the super bowl. >> they are doing fine. they are doing great. they are excited. they're looking forward to it. i talked to my dad last night. he had some good ideas. mom is doing great. i talked to her for a long time. it was a good conversation. she has always been there to have those conversations. what else can i share with you about our families would be interested in? i did not ask them how many minutes they had on the phone with jim or make a comparison. it does not matter. it would probably not be fair. >> not that it is a competitive family. the patriots did not get the memo that as top seed with home field advantage, they go into the game as favorites in the afc championship. >> you mention

. >> gerry sandusky which you at the raymond camp at owings mills, where the work is already begun. they got a win over the houston tx. how will they beat the patriots if they played with a gate at the -- when they played the texans. jones must punt in the first quarter. it was recovered by jimmy smits. they knocked their way in with a surprise pass. joe flacco found chris wilson -- i know a lot of fans were wondering who chris wilson is. it gave them a 7-3 lead. three interceptions on various web, who had a pro bowl, caliber season. the ravens had everything going their way on the defensive front. offensively, he could not ask for much more than that first quarter. they had a 17-3 lead, but in the playoffs nosebleeds like that do not usually last. -- leads like that do not usually lasts. at halftime, 17-13. but in the fourth quarter, the fourth turnover for the texans. when you win the turnovers, you win the game. a. securing the victory. -- ed. securing the game. >> and just shows how much the fans mean to the players and to the coaches and the organization. it was a tough game. i

gerry sandusky joins us with a preview. >> joe flacco and the baltimore ravens had into unfamiliar territory in a divisional game against houston. only ray lewis has played on a raven's team that has won a playoff game. the two against him in january of 2004 and january of 2000. he is not going into it thinking he has to win the game by himself, but he knows the better chance -- the better he plans to better the chances for them to win becomes. since he arrived wednesday in of the lost some games. joe flateau likes of venturing into the unknown territory of a home playoff game. >> i think we have played a lot of high style environment in the last three years and we have gone in added that a pretty good job. this year we get to play at home in front of our fans. i think we will be able to use that energy that they create and get us going a little bit. >> you can hear all of my interview with joe flacco including talks of the growing less -- legend of his mustache. we will preview the game saturday night right here on tv 11. if you are still trying to figure it out, the sec's current players a

>> the most winning coach was ousted last november amid the sex abuse scandal swirling around gerry sandusky. students rioted against the firing rallying around their beloved joe pa. they rally once more refusing to let the few months taint the next few years. with plans under way ifs -- the irony is not lost. >> the board will have to go up and eulogize him. >> there will be a today public feeling and memorial service on his -- campus. the details are still being worked out. >> an airport showdown between a senator and the tsa. are you on the government's side or on ron paul? we're in for a series of changes all week. we will be back with the complete forecast. >> in the case involving the zipprich -- police department. the court limi >> a quest for justice or an invasion of your rights. tonight we're learning more about a key decision made that impact every american. the centers around how police can track your movements and a case surrounding the d.c. man. we are live outside the supreme court with their decision and what it means for you at home. >> at the time this was a cocaine bust by

jerry rry sandusky is -- gerry sandusky is in the studio. >> the focus of falls on what others say about joe flacco. the patriots'quarterback did not practice today. beyond that, we would have better -- a better chance of getting information out of the cia joe flacco did practice. some said flacco book "kind of rattled and did not have a hold on the offense." the ravens quarterback does not consider the comments a big deal. it is a close game and a strong locker room. it read is not going to hurt the team with careless comments. he took a calculated risk to motivate flacco and the offense to play the game of their lives this sunday against the patriots will the defense tries to slowdown tom brady. >> it was a little funny to me. it is what it is. we talked about it. it is not that big of a deal. >> the game cannot get here fast enough. there is anxiety leading up to the game. it is really on your mind. hopefully, we can do a great job. i am looking forward to it. >> ed reed did take part in practice. he suffered a sprained ankle last sunday against the houston tx. >> the was notably abse

. >> gerry sandusky will have more on chuck pagano's departure. >> fan reaction has been pouring in on facebook. >> cannot say i am is a product he is moving up to a head coaching job for "michael seems to express the sentiments. the colts have already took from us once. a series of burglaries and all with one suspect in custody and another dead after a crash in baltimore county. aaron mccoy died at sea crashed into two other vehicles and a utility pole. police believe he was involved in seven burglaries. they say jernard tolliver helped him. we are told polymer bailed out of the car, but was later apprehended. three others involved were treated for minor injuries. a federal jury said today that a frederick county sheriff's deputy is not liable for a man he shot with a stun gun. his parents were seeking $150 million in the case. he testified that he tasered gray twice after he failed to obey commands. a former crew member turned whistle-blower will have to wait to land a huge reward. two shipping companies were sentenced to pay $1.20 million in fines after pleading guilty for illegally

this comes two months after his firing in the fallout from the child sex scandal from gerry sandusky. here's more on the passing of an icon. -- jerry sandusky. >> it has now become a place of mourning and reflection for legendary coach joe paterno. >> it's heartbreaking. >> this is very hard of us. >> for all of us who knew what a good person he is. >> his family released a statement saying, "he died as he lived. he fought hard until the end, stayed positive, bought only of others, and constantly reminded everyone of how blessed his life had been." in his final months, they clashed head-on with the child sex allegations against his story assistant, jerry sandusky. there were allegations about what he knew or what he did or did not do, it caused him to lose the job he loved. >> it is so sad that a good man had to go down that way. >> the assistant coach became a key witness and maintained a discreet distance. >> i will respect his family and just remember -- remember him privately. >> penn state football fans of all ages and walks of life made a pilgrimage to say their goodbyes. school

. >> keith mills in fort gerry sandusky. are you over it yet? i doubt it.his one will stay with us for a long time, a painful 23-20 loss to the patriots in the afc championship. it means the off season is officially here. the heartbreaking loss to the patriots on sunday triggered this scene on sunday. joe flacco and company packing it up, the sad reality of losing the championship. there is kicker billy cundiff, who missed the kick that could have kept the game alive. today he had no excuses. >> perspective is a tough thing to find. it stings, when you think about the big picture. it is really important to put things in proper perspective. these situations do not define a person, but it is the response that can define you. i can roll over, or can pick myself up and get back to work and prepare for next year. >> billy cundiff's missed kick did the game in a stunning matter and all the terrific effort by the ravens. they trailed in the third quarter and took the lead. he dives for the pylon, is 17-16 ravens. 31 seconds to go, reagan's down three. lee evans ha

gerry sandusky has an exclusive one-on-one with joe flacco as he prepares for his first home playoff. that is tonight at 7:00 right here on tv 11. tonight the baltimore housing authority has found papers to block the sale of its vehicles and other assets to satisfy a $2.6 million lead paint judgment. the i team 11 news has been monitoring the story since the started identifying equipment that will go to auction. the proceeds are helping to pay the judgment awarded to a brother and sister were poisoned by lead paint and growing up in the housing projects. the authority said it cannot afford to pay judgments. a spokesperson said they want to resolve the unpaid judgments but they need approval in each case. a court hearing will be scheduled. tonight the baltimore county woman is awaiting her sentence after pleading guilty for hiring a hitman to kill her husband at a bar last year. today jacqueline martin pled guilty to first-degree murder for the shooting death of her husband. jacqueline enlisted the help of her brother and two other acquaintances to carry out the murder. a county man ac

momentarily and with the caravan of course, the cheerleaders, all the former playmakers, and even gerry sandusky will be here, the voice of the ravens, leading the pack rally. earlier this morning, the caravan started at alonso's, and they were there with 98 in rock with a special broadcast. a great time, telling the fans will the whole thing will be about. what is interesting at the gallery is both here and at giant food stores around the area, fans will get a chance actually to win a trip for two to sunday's game. which sounds good to me. the purple caravan will wrap up tonight at bill -- bistro in partville and we will be there with the action at 5:00 and 6:00. live at the gallery, the crowd is definitely starting to form. folks are excited. all the details, as i said, at 5:00 and 6:00. a live downtown with poe and the ravens cheerleaders. lowell melser certification, wbal-tv 11 news. >> a big going away for ravens players. quarterback joe slacker and wide receiver smith where the guest of honor at the rally -- quarterback joe flacco and wide receiver were the guests of honor. >> these people

gerry sandusky will have a preview of the game against the houston texans a little lighter and sports. coming up -- occupy protesters, how their efforts kept a local woman and her home. >> at one point to the odor was a real rancid. we actually thought somebody had passed away. >> in this home honor contacted the i team because of a foul odor in and around her home. why she thinks it is coming from next door. >> the same style that produced heavy snow in texas and thunderstorms that the gulf coast, it is moving here. coast, it is moving here. get america's favorite coffee for america's favorite single-cup brewer. try all five delicious varieties, only at dunkin' donuts restaurants. america runs on dunkin'. >> occupied baltimore protesters rallied today to keep a woman in her home for at least another day. protesters gathered to prevent the eviction of the 65-year-old widow who unsuccessfully tried to modify her alone. they say she was still scheduled for the eviction despite a pending appeal to investigate possible fraudulent foreclosure procedures. a officials did postpone the evicti

the maryland >> now, 11 sports with gerry sandusky. >> the ravens one joe flacco to become one of the best quarterbacks in the nfl. today they are coach used to working with the best. he spent the last three seasons as the indianapolis head coach. before that he worked one-on-one with peyton manning as the colts quarterback. now he will work with joe flacco. he has a reputation for having an even keel personality. we will all want to see how much jim caldwell bring to joe flacco came. eli manning arrived in indianapolis today, accidentally stirring up questions about his brother peyton manning. he backtracked to correct the implication that he knows something about peyton's future. as for the patriots, no misstep for eli after arriving in indianapolis. >> they are very positive team. they have tremendous players on both sides of the ball. they have a way of making comebacks at the end, and a quarterback who has been able to do that for a long time. both sides have to play our best football. we have to play for 60 minutes pierre >> as opposed to playing your best not see -- yatzee, i s

. >> now, elevens boards with gerry sandusky. >> this should explain why the ravens wanted a bye weeko badly. 25 of the last 33 super bowl winners started the week with a bye. pressure the passer and force turnovers. terrell suggs forced the only turnover at the win in cincinnati. the finish the regular season with a franchise and recon, seven forced fumbles, the most in the nfl, and 14 sacks. thinks suggs setnk the tone. >> he is one of the guys who establishes what ravens football is. that will not change, consistent with the personality of this city. the history of this city goes back many years. we are not going to change that. that is going to be over style. >> pittsburgh steelers hopes for a repeat to the super bowl suffered a major blow today. it ends the season for men and all kai reed and roethlisberger played yesterday in cleveland on an ankle injury -- begins the season for mendenhall. the day after the regular nfl season always brings shakeups and changes for teams with losing records. the biggest shakeup comes from indianapolis. it raised more than a few eyebrows. the tea

. >> now, 11 sports with gerry sandusky. >> the ravens have to move on from the 2011 season and for john harbaugh, that means looking at the next class of incoming talent. harbaugh and cam cameron will spend much of the week in mobile, alabama, to scout talent. pagano interviewed for the colts head coaching job today in indianapolis. the denver broncos offense got most of the attention this year but its defensive coordinator gets the big job. the oakland raiders have selected denver's defensive coordinator, dennis allen, as their new head coach. and tomorrow, the terps face the first time under head coach mark turgeon. maryland will officially name the court after former head coach gary williams. gary land has given way to a new style of play in college park but some things never change, like the burning desire to beat duke. >> duke versus maryland so that excitement always opens my eyes up and everyone's eyes up around college park, the players, the fans, everyone. for us, we know we need to get this win but it's no pressure. we try not to put pressure on ourselves and we know if we get

they wore the jerseys of their favorite ravens. 11 news sports director gerrysan dufment s -- gerry sandusky has an exclusive interview with the baltimore ravens quarterback, joe flacco. >> scarlet fever cases found at a local elementary school. lowell melzer has more. >> amanda rice, principal at george washington elementary school in northwest baltimore said it is not something you expect to hear. >> i was shocked. >> thursday a parent called her saying their child tested positive for scarlet fever. so she said she moved into action forming the city health department telling her what to do. >> we sanitized all the rest rooms to make sure it is a clean, order earl, safe place. >> friday news of a total of three cases with one more suspected case, but city health officials say there is no reason for alarm for panic as the disease is actually a manifestation of strep throat and is easily treated with antibiotics. >> i think the dwsh there are only a few cases. if your child is treated with antibiotics, within 48 hours it is safe for them to return to school. >> as far as the symptoms are conc

they donned the jerseys of their favorite team. 11 news sports director and voice of the ravens gerry sandusky has an exclusive one-on-one with ravens quarterback joe flacco as he prepared for his first home playoff game tonight at 7:00 here on wbal-tv 11 news. >> and from purple fever to scarlet fever there's a scare at a baltimore elementary school. so far three students at george washington elementary school tested positive and there is concern because scarlet fever can be so easily spread between children and it is dangerous if left untreated. here's lowell melzer with the latest. >> my main concern is to make sure it doesn't spread. >> it is not something you expect to hear. >> i was shocked just hearing the word scarlet fever. >> thursday a parent called her saying their child tested positive for scarlet fever. she said she moved into action in forming the city health department who told her what to do. >> we sanitize all the rest rooms those children use. just to make sure it is clean, order earl safe place. >> friday, news of a total of three cases with one more suspected case. city he

gerry sandusky officiated the public memorial for ron smith in towson.on passed away at the end of last year after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. it began with his days on the action news team and how we became the voice of reason to many of his radio listeners. >> i'm a long time listener of ron's show. >> he is probably the most influential person in my life, particularly in people cooperating and getting along despite any differences of opinion. >> about $20,000 has been raised in his memory towards pancreatic research. you can watch yesterdays tribute on our website, wbaltv.com. you can also donate to help fight pancreatic cancer. >> it was lovely. >> it was a loving, loving memory. >> 43 degrees on tv hill. >> welcome back. you can see the purple lights downtown. we had a cold front go by a couple of hours ago. the big story today is the wind and the change of the temperatures. we're in the 40's in most spots. 44 at the airport. the colder air will move in. temperatures will drop into the 30's. a mixture of sun and clouds. a slight chance fo

and we hope you join us tonight at 7:00 for our exclusive quarterback with gerry sandusky with joe flacco. >> from purple fever to scarlet fever. a scare at a baltimore city elementary school. so far three students at george washington elementary school have tested positive and there is concern this morning because scarlet fever can be so easily spread between children and it is dangerous if left untreated. here's lowell melzer with the latest. >> amanda rice, principal at george washington elementary in southwest baltimore says it is not something you expect to hear. >> i was a little shocked hearing the word scarlet fever. >> friday she said a parent called her saying their child tested positive for scarlet fever. >> put them in another location. >> friday, news of a total of three cases with one more suspected case. city health officials say there is no reason for alarm or panic as the disease is a manifest station -- manifestation of strep throat. >> i think the perception is this is a widespread adisease. this is like streep strep throat in that it is treated with antibiotics and arv

our gerry sandusky who called the game for espn caught up with a very happy coach. >> i think it is goods. we want to get our share of wins. they have worked hard consistently throughout the year, and it is good to see them kind of get what they deserve. >> checking on the comcast center. university of maryland playing host to virginia tech. terps with a three-game skid. sean moseley a big part of that effort. a lot of his are two early threes in the game. that puts turps up 11-5. no look. not looking like a freshman at all. the flush. a 15-point lead at one point. down to 5. 28 for the game. seth greenberg knows he can't stop that. terps move to three in the acc winning 83-69. >> coming up, the pro bowl. coverage begins at 6:00. >> another check on the forecast. sunshine and clouds. a chance for a wintery mix. we dry out tomorrow. mild into the mid week. >> and this looks wonderful. >> thank you. >> we're out of time. >> you're going to take these? >> no. >> have a good week, everyone. captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> an internet video picturing u.s.

he was dismissed from penn state after gerry sandusky was accused of abusing several young boys. a customer face down a masked gunmen. you can see the man standing there. he slaps the gun away and chases the suspect from the store. that same suspect may be connected to three other robberies over the past several days. >> good for him. and new rules go into effect today that will make it easier to figure out how much debt next airline ticket will cost you. airlines must not advertise the ticket price with all taxes and fees included. that could add up to 20% of the ticket. you'll now see the total cost from the beginning. ipad is a pain in the neck. companies on the hook for billions of dollars of on paid money.-- unpaid money. jane king has the bloomberg business report. >> a report shows taxpayers are still owed nearly $133 billion . companies ranging from general motors to aig still owe the treasury. some of that money may never be recovered. interest rates low to least 2014. the bloomberg maryland index was higher on gains for stanley black & decker. we'll get quarterly result

gerry sandusky and myself will have all you need to know about sunday's championship game.ake sure to tune in. >> feeling good about it? >> this team has a way. >> some hotels get together on their own website. >> the possibility for more red light and speed cameras in baltimore county. >> coffee may be the key to preventing one of the most common forms of reproductive cancer. >> we will try out some rain for warmer temperatures. the complete forecast is coming up. >> several accidents including one blocking lanes on 50 this morning. >> a family was held. >> new romney is the man to beat. i have highlights from the latest gop debate. >> san diego, an orange, baltimore? tell us what you think. >> some rain in the forecast today but with warmer temperatures. [captioning made possible by constellation energy group] captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> live, local, late-breaking, this is wbal-tv 11 news today. >> good morning. i'm mindy basara. >> and i'm stan stovall. thank you for joining us this morning. >> i think the rain will catch up to ev

gerry sandusky and myself will have all you need to know about sunday's championship game with the patriots. look what new england did to denver. they have not beaten a team with a winning record so far, the patriots. >> thank you. 40 degrees on tv hill. you might be looking over your shoulder in baltimore county if you have a lead foot. more speed cameras are possible. >> a family goes through a terrifying ordeal, and held captive in their home for hours. >> baltimore city hosting restaurant week beginning on friday. friday. we will taste get america's favorite coffee for america's favorite single-cup brewer. try all five delicious varieties, only at dunkin' donuts restaurants. america runs on dunkin'. >> live, local, late-breaking, this is wbal-tv 11 news today. >> good morning, everybody. welcome back to 11 news today. i'm stan stovall. >> and i'm mindy basara. thank you for joining us this morning. how long is the rain going to stick around? >> off and on through tonight. most of it is south of baltimore right now. the rain chances will increase as we had through the day today. some of

gerry sandusky is that the training facility at owings mills. wonderful job today mc'ing the bronze memorial. >> thank you. -- the ron smith memorial. >> thank you. he will be watching sunday from heaven as we take on the new england patriots. cam the ravens scored enough points? the championship games frequently come down to one or two plays. the question is when they will make the place. you know tom brady will make plays as well as others. who will make the play that makes the difference? tory smith had 1 receptions -- one reception in the last game against the texans. he also dropped a long pass, something he cannot afford to do this next week. john harbaugh expressed -- stressed the importance of making every play. you never know what i will be the difference between going to the super bowl and ending the season. >> we stand by the defense and believe in our defense. they're the rock of our team. we try to take care of the ball and we cannot have any outs. we've got to keep the offense on the field. and score points. >> he has figured out t

gerry sandusky. they have a lot to cheer for, don't they? >> you've got that right. i had a chance to visit with head coach john harbaugh this afternoon. he is already moving on to prepare for the patriots on sunday. but before we move on, a look back at field level. we take you right into the action with sideline soundtracks. kobe johns has to be treated. a fumble and a loose ball. a recover at the texan to yard line. a -- two yard line. flacco lot said. touchdown. the ravens scored their first touchdown of the afternoon. and is wilson. flacco to throw. the firing our side and a touchdown, ravens. anquan boldin on the reception. the ravens bring big pressure. one hand catch by foster. he is pulled down at the five, but not before another first down. >> they went around the aqsa bat time with their outside the zone. -- they went around the experts that time with their outside the zone. >> a goal by ed reed. the ravens come up with their fourth turnover. >> on the very last play of that win over the houston tx -- houston texans, he rolled his ankle. but john harbaugh

. >> gerry sandusky is live with looking at how to stop the run. >> it is a huge wheat. do not let the quiet out here surprise you or confuse you. even though the players are off, it may be the most important day of the because this is the day the coaches put together the game plan that will defensively center around a trying to stop adrian foster. the running back is the feature of the houston texans running attack. the baltimore ravens get up the fewest points at home this year, part of the advantage the hope to enjoy on sunday. the game plan is to take away first and foremost the houston texans running game. how you do that is disciplined, discipline, discipline. you just have to string out the line and take away running room for foster. foster had 153 yards of rushing last three but only 49 back against the baltimore ravens and week at six. cory redding says everything they do this week will revolve around a ticking away the top two options and force and the offense into the hands of rookie quarterback c.j. yates. >> that is the objective. you cannot let them get goi

gerry sandusky will talk about the candidate at 6:00. >> thousands gathered on the campus of penn state university today to talk about -- to pay their respects to joe paterno. it was a moving ceremony led by people whose lives the legendary coach helped shape. > ♪ >> at penn state, thousands joined in an emotional, a public farewell to legendary football coach, joe paterno. >> we are here to celebrate the great man's life. >> among the speakers, the men shaped by paterno over his nearly half century at penn state. >> up until today, i considered being the quarterback of the 1992 championship team the greatest honor of my life. today, that has been replaced by being here. >> paterno was laid to rest on wednesday. he was the most winning coach in college history. he was not even five and a half feet tall, but two players and fans, he was a giant. >> he has left us with life lessons on and off the field. thank you for being a father to all of us. >> the focus was on happy times, but it was impossible not to the knowledge the scandal that ended his career. >> there is a villainous evil in t

. >> gerry sandusky joins us and owens mills. >> i know we are getting close to game day if obama is singing about sunday. the --donna is singing about sunday. there are still looking at flacco with a skeptical eye. when he came into the nfl, only one other quarterback has produced more wins -- drew brees. flacco does not get the level of respect and that is because he has a flashier statistics and has won a super bowl. ever since last season when the media started to doubt his ability, the offensive coordinator cam cameron has taken an aggressive role in appraising the quarterback. cameron was the offensive coordinator for the chargers were they developed drew brees. he thinks they ought -- he thinks that he is an elite quarterback and it will show the texans on sunday. >> joe is who he is. he is not afraid to speak his mind. i think that is why he has done so well and is continually improving. look what this guy has done. i know he is excited about this game. the criticism, he knows it is part of the deal. my man deserves some credit because he is one of the best i have been around

drove two hours with her daughter to honor a man she feels was wrongly fired in the wake of the gerry sandusky sex abuse trial jerry sandusky sex abuse trial. >> how his career ended here, i don't know if i'll ever get over that. >> paternal spent six decades at penn state and was head coach for 46 seasons until he was fired last fall. he lost his battle with lung cancer sunday. a public viewing is planned for tuesday and wednesday, followed by a private family funeral service. then on thursday, a public memorial will be held. the university is preparing for an even larger turnout than at sunday's vigil, where more than 7000 people gathered on campus. the university says it is also planning more tributes to highlight joe paterno is contributions both on and off the field. >> urinary incontinence is an incredibly common problem, especially among women. while you feel a lot -- while you hear a lot of jokes made about a, women rarely bring it up in a serious way, even with their own doctor. there are things you can do about it. >> these days, there was a time when copper was off limits because of

our gerry sandusky called the game for espn with a very happy coach. >> i think it is good for our kidsnt to get my share of wins. they have worked hard throughout the year, and it is good to see them finally get what they deserve. >> checking on comcast center. university of maryland playing host. tertps -- terps with a two-game skid. moseley on that part of the effort. one of his early threes of the game. nick faust with the pass. no-look. not looking like a freshman at all. the few and the flush. eye 15-point lead at one -- a 15-point lead at one point. breaks an ankle. steps back. 21 for the game. seth greenberg knows he can't stop that. terps snap their three-game skid. winning 73-69. coming up later this evening right here on tv 11 is the nfl's pro bowl. coverage begins at 7:00. i'm pete gilbert. have a great day. >> lester holt joins us live with a preview of what's coming up shortly on the "today" show. >> herman cain has come out for newt gingrich for president. we are live in florida with the latest from the campaign trail. >> then troubling clues. the search for a toddler has

tonight gerry sandusky will have a wrap-up of today's game. >> he packed a -- they pack a one-two punch against the flu. the top five foods to fight the flu coming up. >> how to plan the perfect ravens party at home, even though you don't have a lot of time. >> the seven steps to help you register to vote 0 -- vote. >> all that and more coming up. >> relentless. this word defines the baltimore ravens this season. as we head into the divisional playoff gen game against houston text, -- houston, texas, coach harbaugh looks back at a memorable season. the three stops on "monday night football" and special appearance here on wbal-tv where the harbaugh brothers clashed for the first time as coaches. in short, a first-round bye and a home playoff game. from the start of the season, the team's goal would be to host the divisional playoff game. when houston texans take the field here, they will face a ferocious ravens team adetermined to get to the afc championship game and beyond. there is no doubt coach harbaugh will pass along the advice of his own