Sports Rush with Brett Rump

In the first hour of today’ Friday edition of The Sports Rush with Brett Rump, Brett is joined by the newest Purdue Fort Wayne Women's Basketball Player, Lauren Ross! Brett is also joined in the first hour byChris Denari, play by play voice of the Indiana Pacers for Bally Sports Indiana! The Indiana Pacers are preparing to begin their first round playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday evening in Milwaukee, and Chris and the gang are getting ready to head up there with the team this weekend. We get a preview of the matchup between the Indiana Pacers and the Bucks from Chris, as well as circling around the NBA to get a look at some of the other playoff matchups in both the East and the West. Also in the first hour, Brett prepares for a fun birthday celebration in Las Vegas, the NBA Play-Ins continue tonight, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brett is joined in the second hour today by “The Coach,” Shannon Griffith! Shannon was on the road down in Bloomington last night for an in-person look at the Indiana Hoosier Football Team’s Spring Game. This was the first look at the new-look Hoosier Football Team under new Head Coach Curt Cignetti, and Brett hears from Shannon about what he saw on the field last night that looked good or impressive to him. The two also discuss the players that Shannon saw that he thinks will be getting the majority of playing time for the Hoosiers in the upcoming season, and what positions those players are at. Also in the second hour, Brett looks at why college basketball coaches are retiring, the Cavender twins return to college basketball, and a whole lot more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With one day left until Friday, we get you a little bit closer to it, with a Thursday edition of The Sports Rush! On today's show in the first hour, Brett is joined by Destin Adams, who covers the Indianapolis Colts beat for A to Z Sports! Destin has been doing a diligent job of covering the upcoming NFL Draft, and writing articles about all sorts of different situations that we could see playing out for the Colts next week. We hear from Destin about who he'd like to see taken at different positions, the biggest areas of need for the Colts, and whether or not Chris Ballard will finally trade down in the first round for a higher pick! Also in the first hour, the Purdue Fort Wayne Women's Basketball Team has a new player added in the transfer portal, and Brett shares his thoughts on the awkward reporter interaction down in Indy with Caitlin Clark. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour of today's Thursday Sports Rush, Brett is joined on the guestline by none other than "The Judge," Phil Houk! You hear Judge Phil on Saturdays right here on 1380 The Fan during the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football season, and we bring him on the show today to talk to Brett about the upcoming Spring Game this weekend for the Irish! In addition to a preview of this weekend's game, Judge Phil also talks to Brett about the different position rooms and the current depth in each one, including at quarterback, receivers, and defense! Also in the second hour, Brett is joined by Eric "Doot" Dutkiewicz of Parkview Sports Medicine! Today, Doot shares his Boy's and Girl's Basketball Players of the Year for the Fort Wayne area, and also discusses NIL and more in the college game with Brett! We also find out about the latest at Parkview Sports Medicine! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour of today's Sports Rush, we hear a bit of audio from Caitlin Clark's official introduction to the media today by the Indiana Fever down in Indianapolis today. We hear a few clips from her media appearance, and Brett shares his thoughts on her answers and Clark showing a bit of personality! Also in the first hour, an NBA Player is banned for LIFE, and you'll have to listen to hear the crazy reason(s) why. Also, the latest with the NIL, and a look at the NBA Play-In Tournament! All that and more in Hour 1 of The Sports Rush on a Wednesday! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a packed second hour of The Sports Rush today! First, Brett is joined by the voice of the Fort Wayne Komets, Shane Albahrani. Shane and Brett are unfortunately discussing the end of the Komets season, and although the K's season ended earlier than both guys would have liked with the team missing the ECHL Playoffs, the two also discuss about how the team has a lot to build on, and some of the challenges they had this year while still having what many would consider a good season. Also in the second hour, Brett is joined by Indiana Sports Mogul, Kent Sterling of KentSterling.com! The two discuss the Indiana Hoosiers Men's Basketball Team and the transfers that Mike Woodson has gotten for the team so far in Rice and Ballo. They also discuss the Colts and Ballard continuing to sign in-house guys to new deals, perhaps at a bit over market value. Also, the Caitlin Clark effect in Indiana! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's now officially official, Caitlin Clark is now officially a member of the Indiana Fever of the WNBA after she was drafter first overall by the Fever at the draft in Brooklyn in a much-anticipated move for the Fever franchise. Brett and Adam discuss last night's Women's Draft, some of the top 5-10 picks, and also discuss where IU standout Mackenzie Holmes ended up in the draft as well. Also in the first hour, Brett shares about his weekend with the Fort Wayne TinCaps as well as Scheffler dominating in the Masters at Augusta National! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour of today's Sports Rush, Brett is joined by the Indiana Hoosiers beat reporter for the Indy Star, Zach Osterman! Today Zach and Brett have a lot to talk about with the Hoosiers Men's Basketball Team, as just today it was announced that Mike Woodson and Indiana have landed 7ft big man Oumar Ballo out of Arizona in the transfer portal. We hear about him as well as newly added former Washington State guard Myles Rice from Zach. Also in the second hour, a look ahead at the NBA Play-In Tournament that begins tonight, AND Tuesday Time Capsule Trivia with a listener who is playing for the first time today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Caitlin Clark Day here in Indiana! Or, at least that's what it will be, after the Indiana Fever take Clark with the first overall pick in tonight's WNBA Draft! To talk about that draft and what it means for the Indiana Fever and the WNBA, Brett is joined in the first hour on the guest line by Scott Agness of the Fieldhouse Files! In addition to talking about Clark and the WNBA Draft, Scott and Brett also talk about the Indiana Pacers and their upcoming matchup in the NBA Playoffs against the 3rd seeded Milwaukee Bucks, who the Pacers have had success against in the regular season. Will it carry over to the playoffs, or should Pacers fans be concerned about the team's chances? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour of today's Monday Sports Rush, Brett is joined by Komets veteran forward, Shawn Szydlowski! Shawn joins Brett on the show to talk about the Fort Wayne Komets season that ended yesterday with fan-appreciation day at the Coliseum for the last regular season game, as the Komets unfortunately missed the ECHL Playoffs this year. Brett asks Shawn if the reality that the season is over has sunk in yet, what the season was like coming back to the Komets, and about his plans for the future and continuing to play hockey. Also in the second hour, Brett continues to track the NCAA Transfer Portal, with a breaking transfer coming in during the show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour of today’s Friday Sports Rush, Brett is joined on the guest line by the voice of the Indianapolis Colts, the one and only Matt Taylor! Matt joins Brett on the show today to discuss the Colts and the upcoming NFL Draft that is taking place later this month. We hear from Matt about what he’s seen of Chris Ballard’s process of going through a draft. We also hear about some of the positions and some of the players that Matt would possibly like to see taken by Indy. Brett and Matt also sneak in some talk about the Masters and golf, and about the Canterbury Cavaliers who won a Boys’ Basketball State Championship down in Indianapolis just a few weeks ago. Also in the second hour, Brett talks about the transfer portal and how it is affecting college basketball and sports as a whole. And, we continue to follow along with The Masters! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Friday! In the first hour of today’s last Sports Rush of the week, Brett is joined by Justin Cohn, who does a fantastic job of covering the Fort Wayne Komets for the Journal Gazette here in town! Brett has to ask Justin about some news that just came out that the Wheeling Nailers, a team that the Komets are fighting for playoff positioning in their division, will not be able to play their last two games of the weekend due to flooding at their arena in Wheeling. We also hear about what the Komets have to do this weekend to still have a chance of making the playoffs, and what other teams will have to do as well. Also in the first hour, following along with The Masters. And, a look at some of the basketball players visiting IU this weekend and ahead from the transfer portal! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour of today’s Thursday Sports Rush, Brett is joined by Pat Boylan, who does a fantastic job of his broadcasting duties for both the Indiana Pacers, as well as the Indiana Fever of the WNBA! Brett and Pat discuss the upcoming WNBA Draft on Monday that will more than likely seeing the Fever taking Iowa start Caitlin Clark with the first overall pick in the draft. We hear from Pat about what Clark will bring to the Fever not only on the basketball court, but to the Fever as a team and to the WNBA as a whole. Brett also talks to Pat about the Pacers fighting for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference as the regular season winds down, and who would be the best potential first round matchup for Indiana in the first round. Also in the first hour, the Komets lose a crucial game last night, and the Masters is officially underway! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brett is joined in the second hour of today’s Sports Rush by James Boyd, who is on the beat of the Indianapolis Colts for The Athletic! We haven’t had James on in a bit, so we were sure to bring him on ahead of the NFL Draft later this month in order to hear about who James would be interested in the Colts taking. Plus, does he think that this is the year that the Colts and Chris Ballard might finally move up in the first round of the draft to get their guy? Also in the second hour, Brett is joined by Eric “Doot” Dutkiewicz from Parkview Sports Medcine, and Purdue fan, to talk about the Boilermakers falling to UCONN in the Men’s Championship, and about High School Basketball and Baseball, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brett is joined in the first hour of The Sports Rush today by Sam King, who covers the Purdue Boilermakers for the Lafayette Journal and Courier! Sam was out in Phoenix at the Final Four to watch Purdue’s win over North Carolina State, and loss in the Championship to the UCONN Huskies. We hear Sam’s thoughts about the loss against UCONN, and then dive into what the Purdue Boilermakers need to do roster and talent-wise here in the off-season. During the conversation, a Purdue Boilermaker player even enters the transfer portal. Also in the first hour, Brett shares his thoughts on what the NCAA needs to do in regarding to scheduling the broadcasts of the Men’s and Women’s Tournaments. Plus, it looks like there won’t be any “running it back” for the Indiana State Sycamores. All that and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour of today’s Sports Rush, Brett is joined by the voice of the Fort Wayne Komets, Shane Albahrani! Shane joins the show over the guest line live from Wheeling, West Virginia where the Komets will be taking on the Nailers in a crucial matchup for the Komets’ chances of making this year’s ECHL Playoffs. We hear from Shane about how the Komets have had success against Wheeling so far this season, and what they will need to do in order to win the game tonight. Also in the second hour, Brett is joined by Kevin Bowen, from 107.5 The Fan down in Indianapolis! The two discuss the Purdue loss to UCONN in the Men’s Championship, the hiring of Calipari by the Arkansas Razorbacks and the state of college basketball, and about the Colts and the upcoming NFL Draft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Opening Day! Although the TinCaps have already played 3 games on the road, tonight is the first game for the 'Caps here in the city of Fort Wayne at the gorgeous Parkview Field! So, what better place to broadcast The Sports Rush from today than the concourse of Parkview Field, LIVE and in person! In the first hour of today's show live from the ballpark, Brett first shares his thoughts on last night's Championship game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the UCONN Huskies. Then, we start to bring on the TinCaps guests! In the first hour, Brett is joined by TinCaps Broadcaster John Nolan, as well as new intern broadcaster out of Syracuse, Jack Gordon! Also in the first hour, Brett is sure to talk to the Team President of the Fort Wayne TinCaps, Mike Nutter, to hear about everything going on around the ballpark and about the upcoming season! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour of today's Sports Rush, Brett prepares to get you ready for the TinCaps Home Opener at Parkview Field tonight as the team gets ready to take on the Lake County Captains tonight at 6:35 right after The Sports Rush! The TinCaps guests roll on, and in the second hour, we're first joined by "The Wizard of Maahs" and the voice of the TinCaps on the radio, Mike Maahs! We hear about his time calling baseball in the city of Fort Wayne, and hear his thoughts about this year's roster. Also in the second hour, we are joined by Brian Schackow, VP and Head of Finance! We hear about what Brian's journey through baseball was like, how Parkview Field continues to improve and look even better each year now after 15 years of service, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Eclipse Day! Today before the show, Brett and Adam hung outside the studio to witness the eclipse, and the two share about their experience watching the astrological event before getting into some sports talk! And speaking of sports talk, we have plenty to discuss from over the weekend! Including the controversial moving screen in the game between UCONN and Iowa in the Women's Final Four, there was also the South Carolina team going undefeated and winning the championship over Caitlin Clark and Iowa. Also in the first hour, Brett and Adam get themselves ready for the Men's National Championship tonight! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour of today's Sports Rush, in order to prepare ourselves for tonight's National Championship matchup in Men's Basketball between the UCONN Huskies and the Purdue Boilermakers, we bring in someone who has been covering the Boilermakers all year for the Journal Gazette, and who is out there in the desert right now to take in the game live tonight, in Dylan Sinn! Brett gets Dylan's recap of the experience so far in the Final Four, and then the two break down tonight's matchup and what both team will need to do in order to be successful, particularly on the part of the Boilers, in order to come away with the trophy tonight. Also, more on the women's championship, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.