BEYOND THE SCOREBOARD with PJ RIDDELL

Send us Fan Mail In this week's sports news, we prepared for the Eagles' clash with the Commanders in the NFC Championship, recapped Ohio State's win in the College Football National Championship, highlighted a wild finish for Methacton boys basketball, and were familiarized with the National Baseball Hall of Fame's class of 2025 that was announced this week.  In our takeaway p...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s sports news we talk about the Sixers’ and Flyers’ plan for a new arena, the National Baseball Hall of Fame voting, Temple’s men’s basketball team’s big win over Memphis, the first round of the NFL playoffs, and the upcoming college football national championship. In our takeaway portion, we talk about how AJ Brown was reading a book by Jim Murphy on the sidelines la...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s sports news we dive into NFL and college football playoff talk, and we begin looking ahead to the warm spring weather in the midst of the current cold by discussing the National Baseball Hall of Fame voting and counting down the days to Phillies spring training. In our takeaway portion, we’re reminded by conversations with Texas QB Quinn Ewers and Notre Dame QB Rile...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s sports news we talk about where the Sixers and Flyers stand heading into 2025, and celebrate the NFC East Champion Eagles as they look ahead to the playoffs! Additionally, we recap the quarterfinal action of the college football playoffs, including Penn State’s big win over Boise State. In our takeaway portion, we’re inspired by Boise State head coach Spencer Daniel...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's sports news we're all about college sports as we highlight the Penn State Women's Volleyball National Championship as well as the college football playoffs as we recap the first round and look ahead to the quarterfinals. Also joining us on the show is Blake Biscardi of the Saturday Cadence podcast and The Silver Bulletin as he shares his thoughts and...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's sports news we recap the Steelers vs. Eagles, the Heisman race, and some recent local sports stories beyond the games, while we also previewed the college football playoffs as the first round is underway. With several stories relating to leaving a positive legacy and with Christmas coming up, in our takeaway we dive into the example that Christ set for us, and...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's sports news we talked about MLB free agency and the historic contract of Juan Soto, as well as the latest in high school, college, and NFL football. We also had a conversation with Zack Gugenheim about college football as we recapped the Penn State vs. Oregon Big 10 Championship game, and looked ahead at the upcoming playoffs. In discussing college football, we...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's sports news we discuss the Eagles and Steelers and prepare for Penn State football's appearance in the Big 10 Championship against Oregon. In this week's takeaway, we try to make sense of the numerous fights and brawls in last week's "rivalry week" in college football - especially the skirmish between Ohio State and Michigan.   Through...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's sports news we highlight St. Joseph's run to the field hockey national championship, Lehigh's clinching of a playoff berth, Tyrese Maxey's community leadership, the latest on the Eagles, and the Thanksgiving Day football action. We also have a conversation with Steelers' chaplain Kent Chevalier and his initiative to "Deflect the Glory&q...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's sports news we highlight local high school sports playoffs, and congratulate the PSAC Champion Kutztown Golden Bears. In pro sports, we recap[ the MLB season awards, some recent history in the NBA, and we look for positives in the Sixers' tough start to the season. In our takeaway this week, we're inspired by Tyrese Maxey's leadership on the Sixe...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's sports news we cheer on the Kutztown Golden Bears, and get the Big 5 Classic underway. In pro sports, we get caught up on the Phillies' offseason awards as Bryce Harper secured his 4th Silver Slugger, and Zach Wheeler awaits the Cy Young decision. In the NFL, we highlight Lions' kicker Jake Bates again, as well as Ricky Pearsall as his remarkable reco...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's sports news we talk about Saquon's reverse-hurdle, Penn State's tough loss to Ohio State, an update on the Sixers, and the start of the college basketball season.  In this week's takeaway, we aim to learn from the mistakes made in Jason Kelce's recent altercation at Penn State and how God calls us to respond to hate, especially in the wake o...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's sports news we highlight the Dodgers' World Series win, the Commanders' Hail-Mary winner, and preview Saturday's PIAA District One high school championship games. We also have a thought-provoking and challenging conversation with Dwayne Walton, Executive Director of The Parkesburg Point Youth Center in Parkesburg PA. In sharing his testimony, he...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's news we discuss the World Series, the beginning of the NBA season, Russell Wilson's return, and Detroit Lions' kicker Jake Bates' story. We also recap local high school sports as the fall sports season is nearly in full playoff-mode.  We also have a conversation with Mike and Devon Landis, co-founders of Rise Above Flag Football - a competitive,...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's news we discuss the NHL opening week including Columbus' honoring of the Gaudreau brothers, as well as this week in the NFC East and the strong starts for Penn State and Pitt football. Locally, we congratulate the PAC Cross Country and Field Hockey champions.  In this week's takeaway, Washington Commanders' QB Jayden Daniels' postgame interv...

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