The Morning Rush

On Wednesday’s Rush, it looks like we’re going to have a Major League Baseball season after all. Tony C breaks down the particulars, including two rules changes that he does not care for at all.

Tony also discusses the FBI’s findings after investigation into the noose incident at Talladega Superspeedway, and he says it’s easy to understand why so many people jumped to conclusions.

Also on today’s Rush:

• West Virginia defensive coordinator placed on administrative leave for alleged inappropriate comments
• Why do we run to social media first to air our issues?
• We hear from WVSSAC Executive Director Bernie Dolan, who discusses the move to Phase II in West Virginia
• Another NBA player opts out of the Orlando bubble
• Big Ben admits to addiction problems
• Who are the favorites to win the World Series?

On Tuesday's Rush, Tony C discusses an emotional day at Talladega, as NASCAR drivers continue to stand in solidarity with Bubba Wallace.

We hear from Marty Smith, Ryan McGee, and Mike Wilbon, who talk about this weekend's events and realize NASCAR as a real fight on its hands to drive racism out of the sport. And as NASCAR and the FBI continue to investigate the noose incident on Sunday, is it possible this all could have been just a big mistake?

Tony also talks about Major League Baseball imposing a 60-game season on the players ... Was it a good move by the players to turn down the latest offer?

NBA players are opting out of the Orlando bubble, and Dak signs his franchise tender with the Cowboys.

On Monday's Rush, Tony C discusses the despicable act of racism aimed towards Bubba Wallace at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday, and also the fallout from the banning of the confederate flag at races.

Jordan Nicewarner (@DatDudeNice) takes his usual seat in studio for the final two hours of the show.

Jordan gives his thoughts on the NASCAR situation. The guys also talk about:

• Webb Simpson's win the RBC Heritage
• What soccer sounds like without fans
• They share their favorite sports memories of their fathers

On Friday's Rush, Tony C returns from a day off to talk about Major League Baseball, which seems so close to a deal, but yet, so far away (and he's sick of it).

Tony also discusses another chapter in the Mike Gundy saga, and is he close to losing his job at Oklahoma State?

And Joe Shuta has another Rush Friday Feature, as he catches up with Cy Young Award winner Doug Drabek (1:19:03 mark).

Also on today's Rush:

• Jamal Adams reportedly wants out of New York
• First round of the RBC Heritage is in the books
• And who's ready for the Duke's Mayo Bowl?!

On Wednesday's Rush, Frankfort head football coach Kevin Whiteman joins Tony C on the Rush Line to talk about his team returning to summer activities in the middle of a pandemic (0:48:08 mark).

Tony C discusses the "memo" (it's 100-plus pages) handed out to NBA players detailing the league's return-to-play plan, and what will happen if a player tests positive for coronavirus once the season resumes in Orlando.

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy releases another video in the wake of "T-shirt Gate", and the video still isn't good enough for some people. After a great call from Dwayne in Cumberland, Tony C asks: Where should the line be drawn between what is socially acceptable behavior and what isn't when it comes to your profession? (1:37:53)

And Dale Earnhardt Jr. gets the call to the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

On Tuesday's Rush, in the wake of the Oklahoma State situation between head football coach Mike Gundy and running back Chuba Hubbard, Tony C says he has had enough with the social media mob, and people need to start handling their business in-house.

Tony expresses his displeasure with Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred backtracking on his statement that there would "unequivocally" be baseball in 2020.

And Tony gives his thoughts on Roger Goodell encouraging teams to give Colin Kaepernick a chance to play, and Tony sees no reason why -- if Kaepernick wants to play -- he won't be good enough to make an NFL roster.

On Monday's Rush, Tony C gives his thoughts on the latest 30 for 30 "Long Gone Summer", which aired on Sunday night on ESPN.

Tony talks about the state of Major League Baseball after another proposal is shot down and the players' union gives up on negotiations.

Jordan Nicewarner (@DatDudeNice) is back in studio for the final two hours of the show. The guys talk about what MLB should do next, and they recap the Charles Schwab Challenge that finished up Sunday in Texas.

On Friday's Rush, Tony C discusses the growing hesitancy among some NBA players over the Orlando "bubble", and could some players even choose to not play when the season resumes.

Tony talks about more fallout from NASCAR's decision to ban the confederate flag from races and properties.

And we have another Rush Friday Feature with Joe Shuta, as Joe catches up with former MLB and Pirates pitcher Mike Bielecki (1:24:00 mark)

Also on The Rush:

• PGA Tour returns to the course with the first round of the Charles Schwab Challenge
• Ravens head coach John Harbaugh sees the NFL's virus protocols as "humanly impossible"
• And Tony wonders if there is an endpoint to today's cancel culture

On Thursday's Rush, Tony C reacts to NASCAR's decision to ban the Confederate Flag from all races and properties. We hear from Ryan McGee, who covers NASCAR for ESPN, and he says it's way overdue.

Tony talks about the first round of the MLB amateur draft, which was held Wednesday night, and we hear from the top overall pick. We also find out who the Orioles, Pirates, and Nationals took in the first round.

Tony also discusses how some NBA players could be reconsidering playing in the Orlando "bubble", and Torii Hunter speaks out about his racist experiences as a visiting player in Boston.

On Wednesday's Rush, Tony C goes over yet another proposal to get Major League Baseball back on the field, and eventually decides that maybe it's time for MLB to blow it all up and start from scratch ... beginning with a salary cap.

We also hear from NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace, who wants all Confederate Flags removed from tracks, and the support from other drivers that he is receiving.

The PGA Tour is ready to resume with the Charles Schwab Cup in Texas.

And what could happen with NBA players cooped up in one place for 2-3 months with nowhere to go and nothing to do?