The Morning Rush

On Wednesday's Rush, Tony C is joined by Frankfort girls basketball coach Mike Miller, as the Falcons get set to finally open the season (0:42:24 mark).

Tony recaps a pair of top-six games on the college hardwood from Tuesday night: No. 3 Baylor at No. 6 West Virginia, and No. 4 Illinois at No. 2 Michigan.

We look at Joe Lunardi's latest NCAA bracket projections.

And Tony needs some pants! (1:01:43)

On Tuesday's Rush, Tony C discusses the soon-to-be departure of Alex Smith from Washington, and the soon-to-be arrival of JJ Watt to Arizona.

Tony previews the Big 12 showdown between Baylor and West Virginia.

Steelers fans and sports memorabilia collectors rejoice: You can now bid on the case that held Jack Lambert's false teeth during games!

And Tony goes off on the people who went off on Jane Slater for having the audacity to promote -- GASP! -- an unpaid internship.

On Monday's Rush, Tony C looks back at a busy weekend that saw Maryland win another big game, as the Terps get closer to locking down a bid in the NCAA Tournament.

Maryland isn't the only Big Ten team to watch out for, and West Virginia is in position for a No. 2 seed in the Big Dance.

Baseball is back as the Pirates, Orioles, and Nationals were all in action Sunday, and Tony is happy to see one Oriole back in uniform.

Tony talks West Virginia high school hoops and the new 4-class system, and no, Kyrie, the NBA logo does not need changed.

On Thursday's Rush, Tony C gives an update on Tiger Woods' condition. 

The Steelers say they want Big Ben back for one more year ... but should they want him back?

Tony asks: Do you miss fans in the stands when you watch games on TV?

Xavier Johnson and Pitt part ways.

They gotta fix the roads in Morgantown.

On Wednesday's Rush, Tony discusses Tiger Woods' accident that seriously injured the golfer on Tuesday morning.

Tony recaps WVU's win over TCU, and he runs down the new schedule for the Mountaineers.

We look at Joe Lunardi's latest bracket projection, which has Maryland in the field of 64.

Alex Smith says Washington didn't want him to come back, and it looks like Big Ben is coming back for the Steelers.

On Tuesday's Rush, Tony C talks about the Wizards beating Lebron and the Lakers for their 5th straight win.

Tony previews tonight's game between West Virginia and TCU, and we hear from WVU head coach Bob Huggins.

And Duke wins another game without Jalen Johnson.

Also on The Rush:

• The Timberwolves are under fire for their new hire
• An MLB exec says some really stupid things
• A look at the latest AP Top 25

On Monday's Rush, Tony C recaps another big win for Maryland as the Terps make a push for the NCAA tournament.

Tony also looks at West Virginia's comeback win over Texas on Saturday.

Also on The Rush:

• Jim Boeheim wasn't wrong
• Fauci won't get in the middle of Major League Baseball and the players' association
• The NHL's East Division is crowded at the top
• Minutes restrictions in the NBA are a joke

On Friday's Rush, Tony C has just about had it with things falling apart and breaking in his house.

Tony discusses the trade that sent Carson Wentz to the Colts for a pair of draft picks ... Can Wentz regain his form in Indy? .... Where do the Eagles go from here?

Tony also looks at some sorry quarterback draft classes in the last decade.

Joe Shuta has another Rush Friday Feature, as he catches up with former Notre Dame and NFL lineman Mike McCoy (0:59:36 mark).

And Tony breaks down a rule change that was recently passed by the WVSSAC that flew under the radar.

On Thursday's Rush, Tony C is not happy because he got up early for nothing ... and he doesn't know why it's 77 degrees in his house.

The Terps and Wizards both extend their win streaks to three games.

The salary cap-strapped Steelers and Ben Roethlisberger may have come to a crossroads: Will No. 7 be in Pittsburgh this coming season?

The Padres break the bank for Fernando Tatis, Jr. ... will Major League Baseball use the opportunity to market the young superstar?

On Wednesday's Rush, Tony C recaps Maryland's win over Nebraska, and he sees where the Terps fall in Joe Lunardi's latest NCAA bracket projections.

Tony discusses Draymond Green's remarks about there being a double-standard in the NBA ... Tony says we all have jobs to do, we all have bosses to answer to, and we're all expendable.

And Tony sees some dark days ahead for professional sports in Pittsburgh.