The Morning Rush

On Wednesday's Rush, Tony C discusses West Virginia's big win at Iowa State, and Maryland's struggles at Rutgers.

Tony also can't believe the story involving Spike Lee and the Knicks, and how this actually passes as sports news these days.

Chapin Jewell of the Mineral Daily News-Tribune takes his usual seat in studio to talk MinCo and area sports. The guys talk about the area high school basketball playoffs, and recognize the accomplishments of Keyser High senior Ryan Shoemaker.

On Tuesday's Rush, Tony C breaks down the action in local high school playoff hoops, and previews upcoming games around the region.

Tony calls West Virginia's game at Iowa State a "must-win" game in order to keep the Mountaineers' tournament hopes out of the hands of the selection committee.

Mike Burke takes his usual seat for the final two hours of the show. The guys talk WVU and Maryland hoops; the 60th ACIT; and what the Redskins should do with the 2nd overall pick in this year's NFL draft.

On Monday's Rush, Tony C wonders if West Virginia has gone from a lock for the NCAA Tournament to squarely on the bubble.

Jordan Nicewarner (@DatDudeNice) takes his usual seat in studio for the final two hours of the show. The guys talk about a recent high school basketball game where a team held the ball for the entire second quarter, and they ask the question: Is that good strategy, or does it fly in the face of the spirit of the game?

Tony and Jordan are joined on the Rush Line by Allegany High graduate and former MLB pitcher Aaron Laffey (1:37:27 mark), who discusses what's happening at The Wheelhouse Academy. The guys also get Aaron's thoughts on the Astros cheating scandal, and what he thinks about playing stall ball without a shot clock.

On Friday's Rush, Tony C tries to answer the question: Where will Tom Brady play in 2020? (Hint: Nobody knows).

Tony also talks about the Redskins and their options with the 2nd overall pick in this year's NFL Draft, and Joe Shuta has another Friday Rush Interview. Today, Joe catches up with former Major League Pitcher Jerry Reuss.

On Thursday's Rush, we hear the press conference held at Morgantown High School on Wednesday afternoon introducing Sean Biser as its new head football coach (courtesy of wvmetronews.com).

Tony C and Mike Burke discuss Biser's move from Keyser to Morgantown. They also talk about Maryland's last-second win over Minnesota on Wednesday night.

And the guys hold another Morning Rush Draft. Today's topic: Our Sports Lent -- what sports things are Tony and Mike more than willing to do without for 40 days (or maybe even longer).

On today's Rush, Tony C discusses Sean Biser leaving Keyser to become the new head football coach at Morgantown.

Chapin Jewell of the Mineral Daily News-Tribune takes his usual seat in the 8:00 hour, and the guys talk about the Biser hiring and what that could mean for both programs (1:29:30 mark).

Tony also runs down all of the local sectional and regional basketball playoff seedings in West Virginia and Maryland. He also can't believe what the Oakland A's are doing this season with their radio broadcasts.

On Tuesday's Rush, Tony C is back from a 3-day weekend and feeling refreshed!

Tony talks about WVU's offensive woes and struggles on the road. He also discusses a lopsided high school basketball score he saw over the weekend, and asks the question: Is it the responsibility of a head coach -- especially on the high school level or below -- to make the margin of victory respectable, if it's possible?

Tony asks that question of Mike Burke, who sits in for the final two hours of the show. The guys talk about that, the Astros hearing from fans, local high school hoops, and Maryland and West Virginia basketball.

On Friday's Rush, Tony C talks about the Pitt basketball and football programs getting put on probation by the NCAA. This leads Tony into asking if anybody does anything on the up-and-up anymore.

Tony also asks the question: If your team won a championship, but you knew they cheated to win, would you still celebrate it?

And Tony has gotten tired of former and current players raking the Astros over the coals for their cheating scandal, as if Major League Baseball hasn't been down this scandalous path a time or two before.

And Joe Shuta has another Rush Interview with former Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Rod Buskas.

On Thursday's Rush, Tony C looks at the NFL's new Collective Bargaining Agreement that is currently on the table ... a CBA that could bring significant changes to the league as early as this season.

Mike Burke takes his usual seat in studio for the final two hours of the show. The guys hold their weekly Morning Rush Draft, and today, they put together their own personal Morning Rushmores of college basketball coaches (with two extras faces).

Tony and Mike also talk with Mike Carter, first-year baseball coach at Allegany College of Maryland, in the 8:00 hour (1:32:50 mark).

On Wednesday's Rush, Tony C talks about the amazing job Penguins' head coach Mike Sullivan has done with the team this season given all the injuries.

Tony also talks about Rob Manfred's apology for his "piece of metal" comment. He also gives WVU head coach Bob Huggins some love, and he runs down the girls' section playoff schedule in West Virginia.

Speaking of which, Tony welcomes into studio Chapin Jewell of the Mineral Daily News-Tribune, and Frankfort girls head basketball coach Mike Miller and assistant coach Steve Shipley to talk about the Falcons' fantastic season so far (1:27:02 mark).