Steve Jones Show

​​​​​Tuesday, 2/4/20 Hour 1 – Topics: We react to Mark Dantonio’s sudden resignation from Michigan State football and the controversy surrounding the program. Plus will Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi be a candidate? We also name some other possible candidates.

Hour 2 – Topics: Penn State wrestling’s weekend, Penn State hockey’s struggles, and men’s basketball’s win at Nebraska. Plus, what happened with San Francisco in the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl, and the Hall of Fame vote, including from Peter King, who didn’t vote for Troy Polamalu.

​​​​​Monday, 2/3/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Chiefs and Mount Carmel native Brett Veach win the Super Bowl,Andy Reid’s legacy, and why execution hurt the 49ers more than Kyle Shanahan’s decision making, plus Penn State wins its fourth straight and Lamar Stevens enter’s the 2,000 point club.

Hour 2 – Guests: Dieter Kurtenbach, 49ers Writer for the San Jose Mercury News, joins us from Miami for another preview of Super Bowl LIV. Plus, Nate Bauer of BlueWhite Illustrated joins us.

Friday 1/31/20 Hour 1 – Guests: A replay of Willie Chandler, Misericordia University men’s basketball coach, on playing against Kobe Bryant in the 1996 PIAA Playoffs, and what Kobe’s meant to his career. Also, Paul Alexander of AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh joins us to talk Pirates, Penguins, and more.

Hour 2 – Guest: Steve’s brother Kevin is on for our picks segment, including our Super Bowl Picks. Then Mount Carmel High School Athletic Director Greg Sacavage joins us, on the excitement surround Mount Carmel native Brett Veach leading the Chiefs to the Super Bowl, his hometown roots and family, and his road to success.

Thursday 1/30/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Penn State grinds out a big win against Indiana, and Penn State’s quad wins and what position the team is in for In The Net rankings.

Hour 2 – Guests: Zach Osterman, Indianapolis Star, with an in-depth look at Indiana ahead of tonight’s game vs. Penn State; Neal Coolong, Steelers Wire/USA Today, with a recap of yes, the Pro Bowl, a look ahead to Super Bowl LIV, and more.  

Hour 2 – Guest: Patrick Chambers, Penn State men’s basketball head coach, on Kobe’s passing, Indiana, and more. Topics: What’s wrong with the structure of high school playoffs, more college bowl games coming next year, and more.

Tuesday 1/28/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Penn State gearing up for a big contest with Indiana tomorrow night, plus steve shares a story about Orange Coast College baseball coach John Altobelli, who also died in Sunday’s helicopter crash, and an update on the transfer portal and how its settled at Penn State.  

Hour 2 – Guests: Alex Kozora, SteelersDepot.com, with his observations from his time at the Senior Bowl, what players stood out to him the most, and his thoughts on Penn State’s Cam Brown and Robert Windsor. We then continue remembering Kobe with Misericordia men’s basketball coach Willie Chandler, who played against Kobe and Lower Merion in the 1996 state playoffs with Scranton.

Monday 1/27/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Remembering the life of Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and all those who died in Sunday’s helicopter crash in southern California. Guest: Dennis Chambers, CBS Sports.

Hour 2 – Guest: Dick Jerardi, Penn State men’s basketball color analyst/Philadelphia Inquirer, on why Penn State is one of the better teams in the country, and more. Topics: Why Eli Manning is a Hall of Famer, and Steve’s brother Kevin is back for our weekly picks segment–including the Pro Bowl.

Friday 1/24/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Penn State men’s basketball success, Eli Manning retires, AB turns himself in, and Matt’s obsession with the Pro Bowl. Guest: Bucknell punter Alex Peachin, on his experience playing in the East-West Shrine Game, his path to the NFL, and his time at Bucknell, and being a multi-sport athlete growing up.

Hour 2 – Guest: Bob Nightengale, USA Today Baseball Writer, on the Hall of Fame vote, cheating scandals, and future of minor league baseball, particularly in Central PA. Topics: Why the Big 12’s 12 game suspension of Kansas’ Silvio De Sousa is wrong, and why the ‘All-Access’ game between Penn State and Illinois is not a good idea.

Thursday 1/23/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Penn State men’s basketball’s big win at Michigan; its’ a significant win, putting Penn State in the top 9 in ‘Quad 1’ wins. Plus, how Penn State wrestling has handled its unique season so far, and Eli Manning retires. Guest: Mike Renner, Pro Football Focus, with an update from the Senior Bowl, including on Penn State’s Ca...

Hour 2 – Guest: Seth Greenberg, ESPN College Basketball Analyst, on the Kansas-Kansas State brawl, plus he thinks Penn State is a good tournament team. Plus, a special tribute as we remember Joe Paterno who passed away 8 years ago today.  And, previewing tonights Penn State basketball game on the road against Michigan.

Wednesday 1/22/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Steve reacts to last night’s brawl between Kansas and Kansas State and the suspension of Kansas forward Silvio De Sousa; will it affect tonight’s Penn State-Michigan game and/or any other college hoops game? And why Alan Griffin of Illinois should be suspended five games for his incident last night. Plus, former Penn State linebacker John Ursche...

Hour 2 – Guest: Neal Coolong of the Steelers Wire and USA Today, recapping Championship Sunday. Topics: NFL Draft in Las Vegas next year, Matt’s unusual love for the Pro Bowl, and more.

Tuesday 1/21/20 Hour 1 – Topics: NFL to experiment with an alternative to an onside kick in Sunday’s Pro Bowl. Guest: Mark Brennan, Lions 24/7, Fight On State, on where men’s basketball stands, how the new assistant coaches will pan out for football, plus a look at some players’ draft stocks.

Hour 2 – Guest: Russell Baxter, ProFootballGuru.com, recapping Championship Sunday in the NFL and previewing Super Bowl LIV. Topics: A look at the latest sports betting numbers that are staggering.

Monday 1/20/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Lots of local ties to Super Bowl LIV and other players and matchups to look forward to, and big weekend for Penn State athletics. Guest: Matt Leon, KYW Radio Philadelphia, on the open Eagles offensive coordinator position, and where the Sixers stand at this point of the season.

Hour 2 – Topics: Previewing Penn State-Ohio State men’s hoops, why Joe Burrow should not play in the Senior Bowl and certain prospect’s draft strategies. Plus, Steve’s brother Kevin joins us for our picks segment and they react to the baseball cheating scandal.

Friday 1/17/20 Hour 1 – Topics: We preview the AFC and NFC Championship games. Guest: Brian Tripp, Penn State Hockey and Baseball Play-By-Play/BTN, on Penn State hockey’s big game with Michigan and more.

Hour 2 – Topics: Antonio Brown’s agent conditionally parts ways with him, and both Odell Beckham Jr. incidents after LSU’s national championship win, plus more on the baseball cheating scandal with Beltran and his ties to the Astros side of the saga, and the advocating for the future of minor league baseball in Central PA.