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The Route 1 RundownMaryland's First 2026 Commit, Most Hated B1G Rivals & B1G Offseason Check-In: MichiganSteve starts the show by discussing 6’7 SF Austin Brown committing to Maryland. Then he dives into the possibility of NCAA Tournament expansion and why he’s opposed to the idea. He runs through his top five most hated Big Ten basketball rivals and wraps up the show by discussing Michigan's offseason and what to expect from the Wolverines in 2025-2026.2025-07-0957 min
Inside Maryland Sports RadioFear the Podcast: Maryland will play Gonzaga in Vegas, Big10 Transfer Rankings, and early postseason BracketologySteve Gorgei of the Route 1 Rundown podcast joins Matt Modderno to talk about the latest scheduling details from the announcement that Maryland will be playing in the Player's Era Festival in Las Vegas in November. They'll start against UNLV before playing Gonzaga and their third opponent is TBD. Then they go through the offseason Big10 transfer rankings from 247, On3, Bart Torvik, and EvanMiya.com. They close out the show by going through individual player transfer rankings and Maryland's potential NCAA Tournament seed according to ESPN's Joe Lunardi.
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1:27 - What is the Players Era...2025-07-0759 minThe Route 1 RundownThe Ideal Non-Conference Schedule, Maryland’s Place in the B1G & B1G Offseason Check-In: PurdueSteve starts the show by praising Maryland’s 2025-2026 non-conference schedule and discussing what his ideal non-conference schedule would look like. Then he dives into how he feels about the Big Ten now that Maryland has played 11 full seasons in the league. He wraps up the show with this summer's first edition of the Big Ten offseason check-in series. He discusses Purdue’s offseason and what to expect from the Boilermakers in 2025-2026.Chapters00:00 Building the Ideal Non-Conference Schedule for Maryland22:38 How Do You Feel About the Big Ten After 11 Seasons?33:35 Big Ten Offseason Check-In: PurdueSocial Hand...2025-06-2445 minThe Route 1 RundownIsaac Trotter, National College Basketball Writer for 247 & CBS Sports, Joins the Show!Isaac Trotter, national college basketball writer for 247 & CBS Sports, joins Steve to talk about where Maryland stands in the national college basketball landscape, Buzz Williams’ first offseason in College Park, which Terps could have a major impact in 2026 and which first-year Big Ten coach is most likely to achieve immediate success. 2025-06-1118 min
Inside Maryland Sports RadioFear the Podcast: Drafting teams from the best Maryland basketball players this centurySteve Gorgei of the Route One Rundown podcast joins Fear the Podcast this week as he and Matt Modderno draft teams from the top players to play basketball for Maryland so far this century. Each GM drafted selected nine players but could only take three players who played for Gary Williams, three for Mark Turgeon, and three for Kevin Willard. Let us know which team you think would win! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your...2025-06-0255 minThe Route 1 RundownMaryland Players Who Deserve To Be HonoredSteve starts the show by talking about Northeastern transfer Collin Metcalf, new Maryland AD Jim Smith and the Maryland vs Duke battle for four-star prospect Sebastian Wilkins. Then he dives into his proposed criteria for honoring Maryland basketball players and the players who aren’t currently honored at Xfinity Center, but should be.(00:00) - Collin Metcalf commits, Maryland announces new AD & a Maryland/Duke recruiting battle(11:30) - Maryland players who aren’t honored, but should be2025-05-2335 minThe Route 1 RundownMaryland Lands McDonald’s All-American Darius AdamsSteve dives into Maryland landing McDonald’s All-American and former UConn commit Darius Adams as well as Spanish point guard Guillermo Del Pino to start the show. Then he discusses the four coaches Buzz Williams officially added to his staff and the Terps’ 2026 Big Ten opponents.00:00-21:36 Maryland lands Darius Adams & Guillermo Del Pino21:37-24:46 Buzz Williams announces four staff additions24:47-36:22 Maryland's 2025-2026 Big Ten opponents2025-05-0636 minThe Route 1 RundownWhat Do Buzz Williams’ Early Decisions at Maryland Say?Steve dives into Rodney Rice’s commitment to USC, what we’ve learned about Buzz Williams’ approach to the job as he nears the end of his first month as Maryland’s head coach and why Julian Reese has entered the transfer portal despite having already exhausted his college eligibility. 2025-04-2530 minThe Route 1 RundownBuzz Williams & Transfer Additions With Southeastern 16’s Blake LovellSteve is joined by Southeastern 16’s Blake Lovell to talk about Buzz Williams, the four former Aggies who are following Williams to College Park, Williams’ style of play and more. Steve also dives into some of Maryland’s other transfer portal additions, why he believes the Terps need to add more three-point shooting if they want to make the NCAA Tournament in 2026 and he discusses a potential addition who could give Maryland some momentum locally.2025-04-1748 min
The Route 1 RundownMaryland Hires Buzz Williams, 2026 Roster Building BeginsSteve dives into Maryland hiring Buzz Williams to be its next men's basketball coach, what the hire represents for Maryland, the Terps' three transfer additions and why he thinks Derik Queen's jersey should hang in the rafters. 2025-04-0756 minThe Route 1 RundownReacting to Maryland's Sweet 16 Loss to Florida, What's Next for the TerpsSteve reacts to Maryland's 87-71 loss to Florida in the Sweet 16 and dives into the Kevin Willard situation.2025-03-281h 05The Route 1 RundownSweet 16 Preview: #4 Maryland vs #1 FloridaSteve starts the show by sharing some leftover thoughts on Maryland’s win over Colorado State. Then he dives into Maryland's Sweet 16 matchup with Florida. He discusses Florida's style of play, how the Terps match up with the Gators and the keys to the game. He wraps up the show by discussing the latest on whether Kevin Willard will leave Maryland for Villanova or stay in College Park.2025-03-2643 minThe Route 1 RundownReacting to Derik Queen's Game-Winning Buzzer-Beater, Maryland's First Sweet 16 Trip Since 2016Steve reacts to Derik Queen's game-winning buzzer-beater in Maryland's second-round NCAA Tournament game vs Colorado State.2025-03-241h 03The Route 1 RundownInstant Reaction to Maryland's First-Round NCAA Tournament Win Over Grand CanyonSteve reacts to Maryland's 81-49 NCAA Tournament win over Grand Canyon and looks ahead to the Terps' second-round game vs Colorado State.2025-03-2241 minThe Route 1 RundownNCAA Tournament Preview: #4 Maryland vs #13 Grand Canyon (West Region First Round)Steve dives deep into Maryland's first round NCAA Tournament matchup with Grand Canyon. He discusses Grand Canyon's style of play, how the Terps match up with the Antelopes and the keys to the game.2025-03-1723 minThe Route 1 RundownSelection Sunday Reaction, Big Ten Tournament Recap & the Kevin Willard RumorsIt's Selection Sunday and Steve dives into Maryland being seeded fourth in the West Region, the Terps' first round matchup with Grand Canyon and why they ended being sent to Seattle for the first and second rounds. Then he reacts to Maryland's Big Ten Tournament loss to Michigan and discusses whether Maryland has a close game problem. He wraps up the show by talking about the reports that Villanova is interested in Kevin Willard and that Maryland is working on a new contract with Willard.2025-03-171h 01The Route 1 RundownRegular Season Recap, Big Ten Honors & Big Ten Tournament PreviewSteve is joined by special guests Brian Kaufman and Shane Connolly to discuss the end of the regular season, react to Maryland’s representation on the All-Big Ten teams and look ahead to the Big Ten Tournament.2025-03-111h 12The Route 1 RundownReacting to #13 Maryland's Win Over #17 Michigan, Postseason Expectations for the TerpsSteve reacts to Maryland's 71-65 road victory over Michigan by discussing the Terps' rapidly improving defense, what concerns him most about this Maryland team as the postseason approaches and his criteria for postseason success.2025-03-0633 minThe Route 1 RundownMaryland Snaps the Penn State Streak, Postseason Scenarios & Previewing the Michigan GameSteve Reacts to Maryland's win over Penn State, dives into some postseason scenarios and previews the Terps' next game against #17 Michigan. 2025-03-0452 minThe Route 1 RundownHow DEVASTATING Was Maryland's Loss to Michigan State?Steve dives deep into Maryland's heartbreaking loss to Michigan State, the emotional impact of Tre Holloman's halfcourt buzzer-beater and what went wrong for the Terps against the Spartans. He wraps up the show by looking ahead to Saturday's matchup with Penn State in Happy Valley.2025-02-2844 minThe Route 1 RundownPreviewing #16 Maryland vs #8 Michigan State, Top 5 Most Anticipated Home Games Since 2012Steve previews Maryland's showdown with Michigan State, dives into where the Terps stand in the latest mock brackets and ranks the top five most anticipated home games of the post-Gary Williams era.2025-02-251h 13
The Route 1 RundownMatt Modderno Joins the Show To Talk TerpsSteve Gorgei and Matt Modderno talk all things Maryland basketball from their favorite Maryland memories to expectations for the rest of this season and everything in between.2025-02-1937 min
The Route 1 RundownWas Maryland's dismantling of Iowa a perception-changing win?Steve reacts to Maryland's 101-75 thrashing of Iowa, discusses how the win could impact the national perception of the Terps, dives into the balanced nature of Maryland's offense and analyzes what Texas Tech's placement in the selection committee's mid-season top 16 reveal could tell us about where Maryland may end up being seeded.2025-02-1734 minThe Route 1 RundownInstant Reaction to Maryland's Road Win Over NebraskaSteve reacts to Maryland's 83-75 road win over Nebraska, dives into the Terps' success on offense and discusses his expectations for the rest of the season.2025-02-1433 minThe Route 1 RundownDerik Queen's Dominating Performance vs RutgersSteve dives into Maryland's 90-81 win over Rutgers, Derik Queen's career day and why Queen is one of the most enjoyable Terps of the last 30 years to watch.2025-02-1036 minThe Route 1 RundownWhat's Separating Maryland From Being Elite?Steve reacts to Maryland's gut-wrenching loss to Ohio State and dives into what's separating the Terps from being elite this season.
2025-02-0723 minThe Route 1 RundownReacting to the Wisconsin Win With Darius BrockettSteve starts the show by reacting to Maryland's 76-68 win over Wisconsin before diving deeper into the game with special guest Darius Brockett.
2025-01-3043 minThe Route 1 RundownReacting to the Road Sweep, Previewing WisconsinSteve reacts to Maryland's road wins over Illinois and Indiana before previewing Wednesday's game vs Wisconsin.2025-01-2840 minThe Route 1 RundownReacting to the Nebraska Win, Road WoesSteve reacts to Maryland’s 69-66 win over Nebraska and dives into the Terps' 0-4 road start.
2025-01-2134 minThe Route 1 RundownReacting to Wins Over UCLA & MinnesotaSteve reacts to Maryland picking up back-to-back victories over UCLA and Minnesota to get back to .500 in the Big Ten.2025-01-1537 minThe Route 1 RundownMaryland vs UCLA PreviewSteve previews Maryland's matchup with UCLA. 2025-01-1020 minThe Route 1 RundownTough Times in the Pacific NorthwestSteve reacts to Maryland's 0-2 road trip against Washington and Oregon to start 2025.2025-01-0738 minThe Route 1 RundownThe Terps Juice the Orange in BrooklynSteve reacts to Maryland's dominating 87-60 win over Syracuse.
2024-12-2115 minThe Route 1 RundownCan Maryland Win the Big Ten?Steve dives into Maryland's 9-2 start to the year and what needs to happen the rest of the way for the Terps to win the Big Ten. He also looks ahead to Saturday's matchup against Syracuse.
2024-12-1829 minThe Route 1 RundownReacting to Maryland's Loss to PurdueSteve reacts to Maryland's 83-78 loss to Purdue and breaks down where the game was lost for the Terps.
2024-12-1025 minThe Route 1 RundownReacting to Maryland's Blowout Win Over Ohio StateSteve reacts to Maryland's 83-59 win over Ohio State to open conference play. He discusses what impressed him the most, his level of excitement for this team, how his expectations have changed as a result of this game and more!
2024-12-0522 minThe Route 1 RundownPreviewing Maryland's B1G Opener vs Ohio StateSteve previews Maryland's Big Ten opener vs Ohio State.
2024-12-0328 minThe Route 1 RundownMaryland Survives vs VillanovaSteve reacts to Maryland's comeback 76-75 win over Villanova. He dives into Maryland's poor first half performance and what the Terps' ability to fight back and win says about this team.
2024-11-2629 minThe Route 1 RundownReacting to Maryland's Bounce-Back Win, Previewing VillanovaSteve reacts to Maryland's 108-37 victory over Canisius and previews this weekend's matchup between Maryland and Villanova.
2024-11-2132 minThe Route 1 RundownReacting to Maryland's First LossSteve reacts to the good, the bad and the ugly from Maryland's 78-74 loss to Marquette.2024-11-1625 minThe Route 1 RundownTerps Start 3-0, Marquette PreviewSteve runs through his takeaways from Maryland's wins over Mount Saint Mary's and Florida A&M before diving into Friday's big game vs Marquette.
2024-11-1431 minThe Route 1 RundownDerik Queen's DebutSteve reacts to Maryland's season-opening win over Manhattan and Derik Queen's spectacular debut. 2024-11-0725 minThe Route 1 Rundown2024-2025 Season PreviewWelcome to The Route 1 Rundown! A podcast for those who eat, sleep and breathe Maryland basketball hosted by Steve Gorgei. On this episode Steve dives into three Maryland storylines and three Big Ten storylines ahead of Monday's season opener vs Manhattan.
2024-10-3135 minThe Route 1 RundownTrailerThe Route 1 Rundown is a podcast for those who eat, sleep and breathe Maryland basketball. Steve Gorgei takes an in-depth look at the Maryland Terrapins men’s basketball team with reaction, analysis and more.
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CzabeCastSteakhouse Confidential - March 4, 2021Come sit at the back booth with Czabe and his sports addicted buddies Johnny "One-Account" Rhodes, Bryant Hatcher ("Hatch!) and Paul Gorgei ("The World's Most Confident Man!" We discuss Tiger's crash, ask each other what we would do differently if we could go back to college, give our "best stories available" and then discuss which athletes are the smartest and dumbest. Recorded LIVE at DC Prime Steaks and Seafood in Ashburn, VA. Book your reservation today at www.dcprimesteaks.com.
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CzabeCastSteakhouse Confidential - March 4, 2021Come sit at the back booth with Czabe and his sports addicted buddies Johnny "One-Account" Rhodes, Bryant Hatcher ("Hatch!) and Paul Gorgei ("The World's Most Confident Man!" We discuss Tiger's crash, ask each other what we would do differently if we could go back to college, give our "best stories available" and then discuss which athletes are the smartest and dumbest. Recorded LIVE at DC Prime Steaks and Seafood in Ashburn, VA. Book your reservation today at www.dcprimesteaks.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-03-0459 min
CzabeCastSteakhouse Confidential - March 4, 2021Come sit at the back booth with Czabe and his sports addicted buddies Johnny "One-Account" Rhodes, Bryant Hatcher ("Hatch!) and Paul Gorgei ("The World's Most Confident Man!" We discuss Tiger's crash, ask each other what we would do differently if we could go back to college, give our "best stories available" and then discuss which athletes are the smartest and dumbest. Recorded LIVE at DC Prime Steaks and Seafood in Ashburn, VA. Book your reservation today at www.dcprimesteaks.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-03-0459 min
CzabeCastSteakhouse Confidential - March 4, 2021Come sit at the back booth with Czabe and his sports addicted buddies Johnny "One-Account" Rhodes, Bryant Hatcher ("Hatch!) and Paul Gorgei ("The World's Most Confident Man!" We discuss Tiger's crash, ask each other what we would do differently if we could go back to college, give our "best stories available" and then discuss which athletes are the smartest and dumbest. Recorded LIVE at DC Prime Steaks and Seafood in Ashburn, VA. Book your reservation today at www.dcprimesteaks.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-03-0452 min