Maryland's lack of rebounding and depth was apparent in their loss to Florida and our reaction to the sweet 16 defeat provides a perfect platform for our Kevin Willard discussion. All eyes are on Willard as he is unsure about his future at Maryland, we contemplate how we got to this and how things could've been handled differently. Rooster gives an in-detailed review of his experience in Nats Park yesterday for opening day. Including, the Nationals bolstering more support from the home base afte...
Mar 28, 2025•2 hr 7 min
Rooster gives an in-detailed review of his experience in Nats Park yesterday for opening day. Including, the Nationals bolstering more support from the home fan base after the stadium was filled with Phillies fans for OPENING DAY! A-Mac also joined the conversation to talk about Russ and the Giants before finishing off with a gripe UFL from players.
Mar 28, 2025•41 min
As all eyes are on Willard as he is unsure about his future at Maryland, we contemplate how we got to this and how things could've been handled differently. Listen to us as we finish up our conversation around the UMD coach who seems to have a foot out the door.
Mar 28, 2025•42 min
Maryland's lack of rebounding and depth was apparent in their loss to Florida and our reaction to the sweet 16 defeat provides a perfect platform for our Kevin Willard discussion. We offer a temperature check around the Willard saga and give our thoughts before touching on Deion Sanders and his big pay day.
Mar 28, 2025•44 min
The Rooster joins B-Mitch & Finlay to preview the Nationals' season, before giving a position by position breakdown of the Nationals & reacting strongly to the latest update in the Kevin Willard drama.
Mar 27, 2025•2 hr 5 min
After ending our position by position breakdown of the Nationals, we transition to the developing story out of College Park, MD. Kevin Willard deflects a question about contract talks which causes the Rooster's suspicion of the Terp's Coach to rise and provide a catalyst for hot takes. Listen to Rooster's thoughts ahead of the big game vs. Florida tonight.
Mar 27, 2025•40 min
Listen to us go through every position and give a breakdown on the players and how they can improve or maintain success. We also reference the Nationals' over/under win total before Chris gives his realistic expectations ahead of the season.
Mar 27, 2025•47 min
The Rooster joins B-Mitch & Finlay to preview the Nationals' season before opening day's first pitch. Since becoming World Series Champions, the National's haven't been close to getting another and the fellas give their thoughts on why. We also get into Ovi's race for 894 and the Caps chance at a #1 seed.
Mar 27, 2025•38 min
Opening the show we recap the Capitals OT loss to Winnipeg last night, but it's not a total loss. Alex Ovechkin notches goal number 889 to close within six of Wayne Gretzky's record. Then, the Giants added not one but TWO QBs. Does that worry you as a Commanders fan? Next, Rooster is over the moon that Washington no longer has to pay the Terrible Team Tax and the NFL Rumor mill is swirling, be on the lookout for any and all fake news!
Mar 26, 2025•2 hr 11 min
Rooster kicks off the program by laying out a very busy schedule ahead of us, as well as a potential all-time sports day in the district. Then, the Caps lose a tough game in Winnipeg after Alex Ovechkin notches the tying tally to close within six goals of Gretzky's record. Rooster gives us the silver lining of these OT losses to WPG. Plus, the Giants signed TWO QBs yesterday?
Mar 26, 2025•46 min
Thank Goodness the Commanders no longer have to pay the Terrible Team Tax. Then, there are some juicy NFL rumors swirling around... could it be fake news? Finally, we get to our Dumb Dumb of the Day!
Mar 26, 2025•44 min
The New York Giants have upgraded their QB room by a significant margin by bringing in Jameis Winston and Russell Wilson... does this worry you at all as a Commanders fan? Then, could the Giants pass on Shedeur Sanders at pick #3 in the NFL Draft? Finally we get to Mad Max's grueling schedule between his duties with the Toronto Blue Jays and here at the Team 980 and Stefon Diggs signs a three year deal in New England.
Mar 26, 2025•42 min
After kicking off the show talking about the Wizards and their one bright spot, Alex Sarr, The Rooster gets into the big news of the day. The Lady Terps comeback from down 17, force double overtime, and advance to the sweet 16 after a win over Alabama. Chris reacts before getting to the devastating loss of Juju Watkins, after the USC superstar tears her ACL. We are STOKED as opening day is thursday and there is so much to talk about including new uniforms. Chris breaks down the young talent in t...
Mar 25, 2025•2 hr 9 min
Kevin Willard joined Kevin Sheehan's show earlier to give an update on his contract talks which we react to after a great conversation with Jeff Ermann. Jeff went through the ends and outs of both teams on the hardwood before touching on a new football hire and the Willard story.
Mar 25, 2025•42 min
We are STOKED as opening day is Thursday and there is so much to talk about including new uniforms. Chris breaks down the young talent in the outfield, the pitching rotation, and so much more as callers give their thoughts before the first pitch is thrown in two days.
Mar 25, 2025•41 min
After kicking off the show talking about the Wizards and their one bright spot, Alex Sarr, The Rooster gets into the big news of the day. The Lady Terps comeback from down 17, force double overtime, and advance to the sweet 16 after a win over Alabama. Chris reacts before getting to the devastating loss of Juju Watkins, after the USC superstar tears her ACL.
Mar 25, 2025•45 min
It's Maryland Monday on the Team 980 as Maryland is headed to the Sweet Sixteen!! Derik Queen had an incredible buzzer beater to lift the Terps over the Colorado State Rams, who have already lost their Head Coach. Rooster then touches on the College Basketball Coaching Carousel and boy does it never stop. Then, man did your picks stink!
Mar 24, 2025•2 hr 8 min
Following an ELECTRIC win for Maryland Basketball, Rooster has dubbed this day "Maryland Monday" to honor Derik Queen's buzzer beater to lift the Terps over Colorado State. Then, Kevin Willard went to bat for his team over the weekend prior to their first two games... Rooster thinks he threw the AD and others under the bus.
Mar 24, 2025•43 min
The College Basketball coaching carousel is already RED HOT after the round of 32 wrapped up last night. Coaches all over are on the move with rumors of more on the way.
Mar 24, 2025•44 min
After the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament.... man you guys STINK at picking college basketball. Then, UCONN's SID threatened a reporter after publishing the viral audio of Dan Hurley speaking loudly to the Baylor Bears basketball team. Finally Alex Ovechkin netted 888 over the weekend while we were off and Dumb Dumb of the Day!
Mar 24, 2025•41 min
Wild show for you today as we kick off the hour by asking you "Are you worried about the Commanders" and the potential for them to become too inflated on the Offensive side of the football. Then, we have you, the callers continue to pick out bracket for the NCAA tournament. Finally we're joined by FOX Sports Radio's Johnny D and ESPN LV's Steve Cofield
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 55 min
After a rough start to the day we kick off the show by looking ahead for the Washington Commanders... are you worried that they could get too inflated on the offensive side of the football ala the Cincinnati Bengals?
Mar 19, 2025•33 min
Yes, you! The caller, continue to pick our bracket for the NCAA tournament. Plus, we continue our conversation on the Commanders from the previous hour. Are you worried that they could be investing too heavily on skill positions, or is it not enough?
Mar 19, 2025•42 min
We're joined by Rooster's pal Johnny D of FOX Sports 1310 to discuss the big NCAA tournament that gets underway tomorrow. Then we're joined by ESPN LV's Steve Cofield to talk Vegas' favorite time of year.
Mar 19, 2025•41 min
The Rooster has a retort for Maryland Coach, Kevin Willard after the coach voiced his disappointment in the Terps' seeding. Also we rank March Madness amongst postseason tournaments and respond to the dismay around the Tar Heels. Charlie Slowes, Voice Of The Washington National Joins the show and go through all the ins and outs before opening day next week and we react to CBS Sports' giving the Commanders an A+ offseason grade.
Mar 18, 2025•2 hr 6 min
Chris has callers help him pick the tournament bracket and we revisit the Commanders getting an A+ as an off-season grade from CBS Sports. Does Chris agree? What were some of the positive moves and what don't we agree with? All of that & more in our final hour.
Mar 18, 2025•44 min
We kick off the hour with Charlie going through all the ins and out of the Washington Nationals before opening day next week. Also the Commanders get a favorable grade for their offseason moves.
Mar 18, 2025•44 min
The Rooster has a retort for Maryland Coach, Kevin Willard after the coach voiced his disappointment in the Terps' seeding. Also we rank March Madness amongst postseason tournaments and respond to the dismay around the Tar Heels.
Mar 18, 2025•38 min
The bracket has finally arrived!! We take a look at where some of the local teams have found themselves in the pool of 68, including the Maryland Terrapins, American Eagles and Max's VCU Rams. Then, Russell breaks down the selection committee's decisions to let certain teams in ahead of others like UNC. Plus, you, the callers, will be picking our bracket this year! Finally we're joined by former Nationals executive and current contributor to The Athletic Jim Bowden to discuss Nats Spring trainin...
Mar 17, 2025•2 hr 5 min
It's the morning after Selection Sunday and the bracket has been revealed! Maryland draws a #4 seed in the Western portion of the bracket, meaning they'll be playing their matchups on the West Coast. Could this draw in the tournament hurt them, Rooster asks you, "did they get screwed"?
Mar 17, 2025•44 min
