The Morning Rush

On Friday's Rush, Tony C opens the show discussing Jarret Doege being named the starter for WVU's season opener against Eastern Kentucky.

Tony talks about the Nets hiring Steve Nash to be their new head coach, and how it immediately became a racial issue thanks to Stephen A Smith.

We hear from Hampshire head coach Aaron Rule as the Trojans get set to open the season against Frankfort (1:08:15 mark).

Joe Shuta has another Rush Friday Feature, as he catches up with former Pirates pitcher Paul Wagner (1:22:27 mark).

And Joe Caporale, vice president of Allegany Radio Corporation, comes on the show to issue a challenge to Rick Flowers, head golf pro at Rocky Gap Casino Resort.

On Thursday's Rush, Tony C chats with first-year Keyser head coach Derek Stephen as he gets his team ready for the season opener at Berkeley Springs (0:46:10 mark).

Tony looks back at the career of the great Tom Seaver, who passed away Wednesday at the age of 75.

Tony talks about the Washington Football Team's decision to name Dwayne Haskins its starting quarterback for Week 1.

Tony also says he has absolutely no problem with what Kirk Cousins said about the coronavirus during a podcast interview, and he thinks people are just looking to be offended.

And look for a retail sportsbook coming to a stadium or arena near you!

On Wednesday's Rush, Tony C recaps the impressive Major League debut of Pirates' third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes. 

Tony is joined on the Rush Line by Frankfort head coach Kevin Whiteman as his team prepares to open the season this Friday at Hampshire (0:47:25 mark).

Also on The Rush:

• Tony talks about a dust-up between the Yankees and Rays involving NY closer Aroldis Chapman
• Can President Trump influence the Big Ten to play football this fall?
• WVU sees a spike in coronavirus cases, which could affect schools and sports in Monongalia County
• And Daniel Snyder will not go down without a fight

On Tuesday's Rush, Tony C can't believe the Pirates couldn't pull off one single deal at MLB's trade deadline.

Tony discusses the NFL taking over the investigation into the Washington Football Team, and we remember legendary basketball coach John Thompson.

Tony also looks at the preseason Metronews Power Rankings for high school football.

On Monday's Rush, Tony C looks at "The Map" which was released Saturday in West Virginia, and what that means for fall sports this week in the Mountain State.

Chapin Jewell hops on the Rush Line to tell a great story about legendary basketball coach John Thompson Jr., who passed away at the age of 78.

Tony talks about what Pirates may be on the move before Monday's trade deadline, and two big offensive names in college football opt out of this season.

On Friday's Rush, Tony C talks about Martinsburg football having to shut things down after somebody who attended practice tested positive for Covid-19.

Tony also discusses professional players boycotting games in the name of social justice, and tells you why walking away from your biggest platform isn't the best way to get your message across.

And Joe Shuta has another Rush Friday Feature, as he catches up with 12-year Major League veteran and former Pirate Joe Randa (1:45:00 mark).

On Wednesday's Rush, Tony C recaps Lucas Giolito's no-hitter against the Pirates, and he attributed the no-no to two things: Giolito being on his game, and the Pirates' lineup looking like a T-ball team.

Tony also talks about WV Governor Jim Justice's decision to overturn the ruling by the WVSSAC that marching bands could not play at football games this fall.

Speaking of West Virginia, Tony is not a big fan of the color-coded system the state is using for schools and fall sports.

And Tony is happy that former Steelers' scout Bill Nunn is finally getting some recognition from the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

On Tuesday's Rush, Tony C doesn't understand why marching bands aren't allowed at middle school and high school football games in West Virginia.

Tony laughs at the opinion from one ESPN analyst that Ben Roethlisberger could be the 4th-best QB in the AFC North this season.

Tony also goes over the preseason AP Top 25 in college football ... and something looks a little off.

On Monday's Rush, Tony C and Jordan Nicewarner (@DatDudeNice) talk about the Ravens parting ways with Earl Thomas, and the Capitals firing head coach Todd Reirden after just two years on the job.

The guys go over the fan attendance guidelines set forth last week  by the WVSSAC for fall sporting events, and they talk about Dustin Johnson's dominating performance at TPC Boston.

And Tony (tongue firmly planted in cheek) confesses to having a fleeting thought about fall sports and coronavirus testing in Mineral County.

On Friday’s Rush, Tony C opens the show talking about the Capitals getting bounced in the first round of the playoffs (again), and how the team now enters a very uncertain offseason.

We hear from WVU AD Shane Lyons, who was a guest on Citynet Statewide Sportsline, talking about the decision to have no fans in attendance for the Mountaineers’ season and home opener against Eastern Kentucky on September 12.

Tony discusses the announcement by Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera that he has a form of skin cancer, and Cal Ripken Jr. announces that he has fully recovered from prostate cancer.

And Joe Shuta (2minuteto.com) has another Rush Friday Feature, as he catches up with former Major League pitcher and Pittsburgh Pirate Rick Rhoden (1:28:22 mark).