The Morning Rush

On Tuesday's Rush, Tony C previews the must-win back-to-back games for Maryland against Nebraska, and we get an update on West Virginia's schedule.

Did star freshman Jalen Johnson opt out, or did he quit on his Duke teammates ... and how much did Coach K influence the decision?

Tony looks at the annual USA Today record projections for all 30 Major League Baseball teams (Hint: It's going to be a long year for the Pirates and Orioles).

And the Washington Football Team continues to revamp the front office by hiring another former GM.

On Monday's Rush, Tony C talks about the winner of the Daytona 500 ... as soon as he figured out who he was.

Tony recaps the weekend in college hoops, and he takes a look at the NCAA selection committee's first mock bracket.

Also on The Rush:

• JJ Watt is not going to the Steelers
• Could Pouncey retirement sway Big Ben into calling it quits?
• Somebody wants an apology from Tom Brady for a really stupid reason
• Why is applying to college so damn difficult?

On Friday’s Rush, Tony C looks at West Virginia’s Big 12 schedule for the upcoming football season, which was released on Thursday, and it starts off with a doozy.

Tony is not impressed with the Mountaineers’ non-conference schedule.

Our question of the day … What makes the bigger difference: a great coach or great players?

Urban Meyer has wasted no time in stirring up controversy in Jacksonville.

And Joe Shuta has another Rush Friday Feature, as he catches up with former NFL and current CFL player Julian Howsare (1:01:02 mark).

On Thursday's Rush, Tony C laments the return of the National Anthem controversy following the news of the Dallas Mavericks not playing the Anthem before home games.

Tony discusses Washington re-signing quarterback Taylor Heinicke, and how the Fighting Riveras should not be content with the guys currently in their QB room.

Also on The Rush:

• Tony hates the winter weather
• The Bucs' Super Bowl parade was lit ... and so was Tom Brady
• Orlando Brown Jr. wants out of Baltimore
• When did the reality of the pandemic really set in?

On Wednesday's Rush, Tony C recaps West Virginia's big win over Texas Tech, and he thinks the Mountaineers are working their way into a top-3 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Tony remembers the career of Marty Schottenheimer, who passed away Tuesday ... Why isn't Schottenheimer in the Hall of Fame, and who writes headlines at the Washington Post?

Also on The Rush:

• How will Hextall and Burke get along in the Penguins' front office?
• A look at Joe Lunardi's latest NCAA bracket projections
• Flashbacks from high school football and "the map"
• No National Anthem before Mavs' games?
• And what the hell is administering athletic justice?

On Tuesday's Rush, Tony C previews the big game in the Big 12 between No. 14 West Virginia and No. 7 Texas Tech.

Tony thinks Maryland's NCAA bubble is just about busted.

Should teams healthy enough to play be allowed to opt out of their conferences tournaments in order to "stay safe" for the NCAA Tournament?

MLB is sticking to some of the rules changes from last season, and Tony is not on board.

And more fallout from Super Bowl LV.

On Monday's Rush, Tony C looks back at Tampa Bay's dominating win over the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV.

Tony says Tom Brady winning his 7th Super Bowl ring is an amazing accomplishment, but Brady's not the reason why the Bucs won the game ... he's not even the reason they got there.

Tony looks at the latest class for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and he gives a prime example of why Major League Baseball is broken, and will never be fixed without a salary cap.

On Friday’s Rush, Tony C sounds off on the State of Maryland and the MPSSAA, and how he feels they botched the return to high school sports.

With college football’s National Signing Day this past Wednesday, Frostburg State head coach DeLane Fitzgerald joins the show to talk about the Bobcats’ Class of 2021, including a few local products (22:59 mark).

Joe Shuta has another Rush Friday Feature, as he catches up with former NFL lineman and member of the Green Bay Packers’ Hall of Fame, Ken Ruettgers (52:43).

And Tony gives his official preview and prediction for Super Bowl LV.

On Thursday's Rush, Tony C looks back at a number of upsets in college hoops, including two Top 5 teams going down.

Tony looks at college football's National Signing Day, as some local products are moving on to the next level.

Two former NFL players have filed a lawsuit against the league, and it's a bad look for the NFL.

And Tony thinks it's time to get back on the weight loss train.

On Wednesday's Rush, Tony C discusses a much-needed win by Maryland and a less-than-impressive win by West Virginia.

Tony looks at Joe Lunardi's latest NCAA bracket projections, which saw WVU, Maryland, and Pitt all drop.

Is Baylor the best team in the country?

And Tony looks at a recent study done by WalletHub, which determined the best football city in America.