Steve Jones Show

Monday 11/9/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Steve says ‘I don’t know’ when it comes to what’s gone wrong for Penn State, and reiterates he’ll never go after the coach or players. Guest: Mike Gross, LNP – he agrees he doesn’t know what he’s seeing either, he thinks mentality has been an issue for Penn State, and a look at Nebraska.

Hour 2 – Guest: Dick Jerardi, Philadelphia Inquirer/Penn State men’s basketball, getting you set for The Breeder’s Cup and his picks, plus Penn State Basketball and Patrick Chambers’ resignation. Plus, our picks with the King!

Friday 11/6/20 Hour 1 – Topics: An update on the minor league baseball situation and a look around college football this weekend. Guest: JJ Cooper, Baseball America, with the latest on when we can hear a resolution on the minor league baseball situation with MLB, and much more.

Hour 2 – Guests: Johnny Holiday, Maryland Play-By-Play, on Taulia Tagovailoa’s presence, the football team’s mindset after a big win, and tons of jokes with Steve; Tyler Donahue Lions 24/7 Sports on Penn State-Maryland, recruiting, and his take on no fans at Beaver Stadium.

Thursday 11/5/20 Hour 1 – Topics: More keys for Penn State against Maryland, baseball marketing. Plus, its our last high school football roundtable of the season.

Wednesday 11/4/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Antonio Brown’s time with the Bucs is probably his last chance, and Steve thinks the 49ers and Packers will play tomorrow night despite COVID concerns, plus he thinks some MLB players and agents might be tone deaf with the current economic climate.

Hour 2 – Guests: Neal Coolong, Steelers Wire/USA Today, how the team could be a 13 or 14-win team, where the defense stands after getting gashed vs the run, Mike Tomlin’s handling of players, Lamar Jackson coming up small again, and more;  Jeff Ermann, Maryland 24/7 Sports, on Taulia Tagovaiola’s impact, the win over Minnesota, the Terps run game, and more.

Tuesday 11/3/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Making sense of the sudden ESPN/NBC battle for Sunday Night Football, ESPN’s game presentation struggles, Wisconsin-Purdue cancelled, Guest: Andrew Marchand, NY Post, on the SNF battle, the NFL’s decision most likely won’t be based on production or TV booth, how Thursday Night Football could be part of the deal, and more.

Hour 2 – Guest: York Daily Record’s Frank Bodani on Ohio State dominating the line of scrimmage, Sean Clifford’s play, Ohio State on third down, and a look ahead to the Maryland game. Topics: Steve says there are now questions about Lamar Jackson, and the Eagles ugly win.

Monday 11/2/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Steve says situational football, especially third down, hurt in Penn State’s loss to Ohio State, Justin Field’s stellar throws, and Sean Clifford’s getting hit too much. Guest: Reading Eagle’s Rich Scarcella – he says Penn State is no near Ohio State on the line right now, Sean Clifford getting hit a lot and running the ball too m...

Hour 2 – Guests: Brad Edwards, ESPN Radio’s College Game Day, on Wisconsin’s COVID issues, Nebraska’s riffs with the Big 10, where Penn State has an advantage with Ohio State, and more. Plus, its our picks segment with the King!

Friday 10/30/20 Hour 1 – Guests: Penn State Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Sandy Barbour, on the  outpouring of support from the pandemic, possible winter sports fan attendance, Penn State vs Va Tech in men’s hoops, and more; Robin Washut, HuskerOnline.com, on Nebraska’s troubles with the Big 10, how they almost played Chattanooga this weekend, season outlook and mo...

Hour 2 – Guests: Rob Maadi, AP/97.5 The Fanatic Philadelphia, on Carson Wentz making ‘Brett Farve-like plays,’ an injury update, where Jason Peters goes on the O-Line, Miles Sanders having elite back potential, keys to Eagles-Cowboys and more; Neal Coolong, Steelers Wire/USA Today, he thinks the Ravens are a better matchup for the Steelers than the Titans were, Steelers offense i...

Thursday 10/29/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Hear from Penn State Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing Chris Grassi on the virtual scoreboard and what else is happening for Saturday night’s game, plus its our high school football round table.

Hour 2 – Guests: Aaron Kasinitz, Ravens Reporter Penn Live, with his keys for the Ravens against the Steelers Sunday, Lamar Jackson’s play, yes, the Ravens offense needs help in coming from behind, the Ravens’ D, Yannick Ngakouke/Dez Bryant signings and more; Paul Keels, Ohio State Radio Play-By-Play, on the Buckeyes’ win vs Nebraska, Justin Fields play, Southern Columbia&#...

Wednesday 10/28/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Steve joins in the many criticisms of Kevin Cash pulling Blake Snell early, Wisconsin-Nebraska cancelled with Badgers positive COVID cases. Guest: Tim Kirkjian, ESPN, on Justin Turner’s positive COVID case during the game, pulling Snell, he’d be ‘very surprised’ if there’s full houses in the stands, and more.

Hour 2 – Topics: The Bears offensive struggles despite being 5-2, and Nick Foles/Brian Griese comments on play calling, Wisconin’s COVID/QB situation. Steve also assess Penn State’s running back situation after the Noah Cain loss, and more on the match up with Ohio State.

Tuesday 10/27/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Steve reacts to the loss of Noah Cain for the season, but thinks Penn State has a chance to decently match up with Ohio State’s receivers. Steve also says the Big 10 should look deeper into targeting calls on if they warrant a player to miss the first half of a next game. Steve also questions about the ‘turnover card,’ end of the first half...

Hour 2 – Guests: Frank Bodani, York Daily Record, he also thought the final play was short, Penn State’s staring at 0-2 in the face, Penn State now has personnel concerns in the midst of trying to correct mistakes, and more; Matt Leon, KYW Newsradio Philadelphia, why the division is now between the Eagles and Washington, Eagles are in good shape at QB, recapping the win over the Giants...

Monday 10/26/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Steve says Penn State uncharacteristically lost the game, it was hard for Deyn Ford to stop from going into the end zone, game shouldn’t have come down to final play despite looking short,  Guest: Mark Wogenrich, SI.com, he thought the final play was short too but inconclusive on video, he would’ve run the ball with Sean Clifford instead of Ford,...

Hour 2 – Guest: Rich Scarcella, Reading Eagle, on Parker Washington’s emergence on the depth chart, Penn State defense can carry the load, Penn State knows Indiana will be a challenge, returning to the normlacy of game day more. Plus its our picks segment with the king!

Friday 10/23/20 Hour 1 – We replay Steve conversation with Penn State Offensive Line Coach Phil Trautwein. Guest: Ben Jones, StateCollege.com, on his surprise of the sudden resignation of Pat Chambers, how the players recover and move forward, and more.

Hour 2 – Guests: Nate Bauer, Blue-White Illustrated – he also showed his surprise to Patrick Chambers’ resignation, trying to make sense of the decision and what led to it, Jim Ferry’s job ahead, and more; Paul Domowitch, Philadelphia Inquirer, with thoughts on tonight’s Eagles-Giants game, where the Eagles stand, and he talks his new book co-authored with Leo Carlin,...

Thursday 10/22/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Steve reacts to the sudden resignation and investigation into Patrick Chambers, his thoughts on interim coach Jim Ferry, and the program is been through sudden departures before. Plus, its our high school football round table.

Hour 2 – Topics: Mookie Betts play so far, Cowboys locker room troubles, and the runner on second rule and handling pitchers in MLB.