Steve Jones Show

Hour 2 – Topics: We continue reaction to The Ivy League and Penn State coronavirus decisions, on and off the field, and the NCAA not allowing fans from attending March Madness games.

Wednesday 3/11/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Penn State announces precautions for athletic events,including no fans at men’s hockey playoff game, and classes online for 3 weeks. Plus, the Ivy League cancels its spring sports season – all for coronavirus concerns.

Hour 2 – Guests: Andrew Marchand, Sports Media Columnist for the New York Post, on the Al Michaels NBC-ESPN news, what ESPN is trying to do to better MNF, what the NCAA may do about coronavirus for the tournament, and more. ; Neal Coolong, Steelers Wire/USA Today, on what the team may or may not do during Free Agency, NFL CBA negotiations, and more.

Tuesday 3/10/20 Hour 1 – Topics: We react to the Ivy League cancelling its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, and how much is too much when dealing with the coronavirus in sports. Guest: Brian Tripp, Penn State men’s hockey Play-By-Play Broadcaster, on the team’s upcoming run in the B1G Tournament and its regular season title.

Monday 3/9/20 Hour 1 – Topics: A bad performance for Penn State at Northwestern, Bucknell women’s basketball gets ready to host the Patriot League Tournament, some success for Penn State wrestling at the B1G duals, and Steve agrees with Lebron’s take he won’t play if fans aren’t allowed to watch games due to coronavirus. Guest: Matt Leon, KYW Radio Philadelphia, on th...

Hour 2 – Guests: Dwight Gulpt, Penn State Football Strength and Condition Coach, on the offseason program; Kim Jones, NFL Network, who was part of the network’s combine broadcast.

Friday 3/6/20 Hour 1 – Guests: Ed Sherman, on his B1G book; Neal Coolong​​​​​​​​​​ USA Today/Steelers Wire, on what the Steelers should do with Bud Dupree, and the latest on the pending NFL CBA talks.  

​​​​​Hour 2 – Guest: Trevor Woodruff, Bucknell women’s basketball coach, as the Bison get ready to host the Patriot League Tournament. Plus, Steve’s brother Kevin joins us for our weekly picks, and a recap of the week in sports.

​​​​​​​​​​Thursday 3/5/20 Hour 1 – Topics: ESPN trying to trade for NBC’s Al Michaels for MNF with Peyton Manning, and we discuss Cael Sanderson’s comments: Can college wrestling be boring?

Hour 2 – Guest: Neal Coolong, USA Today/Steelers Wire, on what the Steelers should do with Bud Dupree, and the latest on the pending NFL CBA talks. Topics: Why its possible for Penn State to overcome its recent rough patch and play well in the postseason.

Wednesday 3/4/20 Hour 1 – Why its hard to understand Penn State’s early second half struggles, after another in the Michigan State loss, and why it’s not always ‘coaching and scheme’ to blame.

​​​​​Hour 2 – Guest: Chris Solari, Michigan State Beat Reporter, Detroit Free Press, with more of Michigan State’s perspective heading into tonight’s game at Penn State. Topics: Spike Lee/Knicks feud.

Tuesday 3/3/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Penn State senior night tonight, what to expect from Michigan State. Guests: Matt Leon, KYW Radio Philadelphia on Eagles Free Agency play and Philly college hoops, and we replay our interview with Mark Schofield of Inside the Pylon with his thoughts about the NFL Combine.

​​​​​Hour 2 – Guest: Kim Jones, NFL Network and PSU grad, who was a part of the broadcast team at the NFL Combine. She gives her biggest takeaways from the combine, including talking with Tua, Joe Burrow, Chase Young, and others. Plus some Penn State basketball talk, specifically on Lamar Stevens’ play this season. Topics: Our takeaways from the combine, and more on Tony Romo’s b...

Monday 3/2/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Penn State wrestling pre-seeds for B1G championships, Tony Romo’s big pay day, plus we react to Penn State and a wild weekend of college hoops. Guest: Bucknell men’s basketball coach Nathan Davis, as the Bison get ready to host Holy Cross tomorrow night in the opening round of the Patriot League Tournament.

​​​​​Hour 2 – How dangerous will Dayton be in the NCAA Tournament, a Myeron Jones update, who is on the trip to Iowa, plus more from Day 2 of the NFL Combine. Plus, Steve’s brother Kevin joins us for our weekly picks segment and a recap of this week in sports.

Friday 2/28/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Henry Ruggs III big night and other Day 1 observations from the NFL Combine, and looking at the latest bracketology.

Hour 2 – Guest: Mark Schofield, Inside The Pylon, live from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. What he’s looking for from prospects this week, how the Combine helps scouts, plus a look at the quarterback and running back classes, and Penn State players; Dick Jerardi, Steve’s broadcast partner for Penn State basketball, recapping the team’s win against Rutgers, and more.

​​​​​Thursday 2/27/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Why Rutgers came back, what led to the come back, and the good and bad of Penn State missing Myeron Jones. Plus, the NFL Combine kicks off today, and problems with NCAA scheduling.

Hour 2 – Guest: Nate Bauer, Blue-White Illustrated, on tonight’s game vs. Rutgers; Willie Chandler, Misericordia University men’s basketball coach, on playing Kobe in the 1996 PIAA playoffs.

Wednesday 2/26/20 Hour 1 – Guest: Dave Sheinin, The Washington Post, on the Astros cheating scandal. Plus, we get you set for Penn State men’s basketball vs. Rutgers.  

Hour 2 – Topics: Big day Monday for Oregon women’s basketball’s Sabrina Ionescu, Kobe Bryant memorial story, James Franklin’s contract still not signed, and another look around spring training, along with some Phillies prospects.

Tuesday 2/25/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Joe Burrow has fun with media over hand size at the NFL Combine while also committing to the Bengals, drama in SEC football, and a look around spring training.

​​​​​Monday 2/24/20 Hour 1 – Topics: What happened in Penn State’s loss at Indiana, and Steve downplays Penn State dropping to No. 16 in the latest AP poll. Plus, Joe Burrow’s hand size, a look at mock drafts, and the hero zambonie driver goalie. Guest: Matt Leon, KYW Radio Philadelphia, on the latest in Philly college hoops, Phillies spring training, and Sixers’ struggles,...

​​​​​Hour 2 – Guest: Joe Lunardi, ESPN Bracketologist, on his latest bracket, where Penn State ranks currently, and more. Plus, Steve’s brother Kevin joins us for our weekly picks segment and a recap of the biggest sports topics of the week.