Steve Jones Show

Guests: Neil Rudel (Altoona Mirror) joins Steve to give his perspective on Altoona native Kevin Givens leaving the Nittany Lions for the 2019 NFL Draft plus a recap of the Citrus Bowl and reflections on how Penn State football has been covered over the years. And we wrap up the show with a replay of Steve’s conversation with Merrill Reese (Philadelphia Eagles radio play-by-play announcer) fr...

Topics: Latest NFL head coaching news and Jalen Hurts begins transfer process from Alabama. Guest: Rickie Ricardo (Philadelphia Eagles Spanish play-by-play radio announcer) shares his story growing up on the East Coast and the teams he rooted for, how popular the Eagles Spanish broadcasts have been in Mexico and portions of South America as many Hispanics continue to learn the game of American foo...

Guests: Neal Coolong (Senior Editor, NFL Wire Network) makes his weekly appearance as he and Steve discuss Antonio Brown and his future in Pittsburgh plus a look ahead to this weekend’s divisional playoff matchups. Then, we wrap the show as Ben Jones (Nittany Lions sports writer StateCollege.com) calls in to talk about Penn State basketball as Patrick Chambers returns to the team and footbal...

Topics: Clemson crushes Crimson Tide, Alabama miscues in title game, new head coach at Green Bay, NFL head coaching gigs still open in Miami and Tampa Bay. Guest: Merrill Reese (Philadelphia Eagles radio play-by-play announcer) checks in from the Eagles complex to recap the improbable win at Chicago, how the defense has come around at the right time and which players that are making a big differen...

Guest: Philadelphia sports writer/reporter Matt Leon (Newsradio 1060 KYW) calls in to share his thoughts on the improbable wild card win by the Eagles at Chicago. Topics: questionable NFL referee calls and instant replay plus flopping in college basketball.

Topics: coaching changes at Ohio State, Buckeyes QB Dwayne Haskins heads to the 2019 NFL Draft, NFL wild card weekend wrap up, 11 football early entries have arrived at Penn State for Spring 2019 semester and Nittany Lions basketball slips to 7-8 after their loss to Wisconsin on Sunday.

Neil Rudel (Altoona Mirror) joins Steve to give his perspective on Altoona native Kevin Givens leaving the Nittany Lions for the 2019 NFL Draft. Then, “the most interesting man in New England,” Steve’s brother Kevin Jones, delivers his NFL wild card weekend picks!

Topics: Penn State/Michigan hoops recap. Guest: Neal Coolong (Senior Editor, NFL Wire Network) calls in for the first time in 2019 to share his thoughts on the Antonio Brown situation in Pittsburgh, Cleveland’s lost opportunity to eliminate the Baltimore Ravens from the playoffs in week 17, the future of the Steelers, wild card weekend and where Pittsburgh will focus on in the 2019 NFL Draft...

Topic: An all-time high, five Penn State football players, will leave Happy Valley for the 2019 NFL Draft. Guest: Bucknell Men’s Basketball Head Coach Nathan Davis calls in to talk about the incredible second half comeback by the Bison at Army West Point to begin Patriot League play.

Steve is in Michigan for the Penn State basketball conference matchup against the Wolverines. Topics: Nittany Lions heading to the 2019 NFL Draft plus which players can move up the depth chart and make an impact. Guest: Penn State football writer Donnie Collins (Scranton Times-Tribune) joins Steve to discuss “the process” of going from college to the pro level.

Steve has landed in Michigan for Penn State basketball’s first game in 2019. Topics: Penn State’s Shareef Miller, Connor McGovern and Ryan Bates choose to enter the NFL Draft, Citrus Bowl recap and targeting calls.

We discuss the future of the College Football Playoff with Nicole Auerbach (The Athletic/BTN) as well as the money side of this big sports event with Tony Knopp (CEO, InviteManager.com)

Hour 2: Guests: Richard Scarcella, Penn State Beat Writer for The Reading Eagle, joins us with another Citrus Bowl preview. Plus, Steve’s brother, Kevin, makes his weekly appearance for our picks segment.

Friday 12/28/28 Hour 1: Guests: Eli Gold, Alabama Play-By-Play Broadcaster, with a preview of Saturday’s College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Crimson Tide and Oklahoma. Tom Leach, Play-By-Play Broadcaster, Kentucky Football, with a preview of the Citrus Bowl against Penn State.

Hour 2: A look around other bowl games, Nick Saban comments on expanding the College Football Playoff.

Thursday 12/27/18 Hour 1: Topics: Reaction to recent bowl games, including the Cheez-It Bowl, plus news on Tommy Stevens not playing in the Citrus Bowl for Penn State, and we continuing previewing the Citrus Bowl. Plus, we remember Josiah Viera. Guest: Mark Wogenrich, Allentown Morning Call.

We head into the Christmas holiday kicking around the week 16 NFL matchups, playoff implications and Steve’s brother Kevin call in to deliver his football selections!

Guest: Three-time all-star and 15-year MLB veteran Pittsburgh Pirate Jason Kendall reflects back on his career.  Kendall will be the keynote speaker at the 2019 Penn State Baseball First Pitch Dinner on February 1st, 2019. For more information, go to:  https://gopsusports.com/news/2018/11/28/baseball-jason-kendall-to-speak-at-2019-first-pitch-dinner.aspx

Since Steve is in Tuscaloosa for Penn State/Alabama basketball on Friday night, it’s a perfect time to have Eli Gold (Alabama Crimson Tide Football Play-By-Play Announcer) return to the show!  Steve and Eli discuss Nick Saban, both ‘Bama quarterbacks, and the Tide’s quest for another national championship. Then, we wrap up the show with NFL writer John McClain (Houston Chronicle)...

Steve is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama for Penn State basketball’s matchup versus the Crimson Tide on Friday night. Topics: Penn State hoops leaves Pittsburgh with a win over Duquesne despite a bizarre ending. Plus, we discuss college football recruiting with ESPN’s Tom VanHaaren to get a recap on National Letter of Intent Early Signing Day.

We continue our comprehensive coverage of Penn State football’s National Letter of Intent Early Signing Day with Ryan Snyder (Blue White Illustrated, bwi.rivals.com) and Greg Pickel (PennLive.com).

Steve is in Pittsburgh for Penn State Basketball as the Nittany Lions take on Duquesne. Topics: Nittany Lions Early Signing Day, Missy Franklin and Matt Painter. Guest: Nate Bauer (Blue White Illustrated) joins us to discuss Penn State hoops as well as how the Nittany Lions did on college football’s Early National Letter of Intent Day. Also, we wrap up the hour with breaking Citrus Bowl news...

Pro Football Hall of Fame writer and Philadelphia native Ray Didinger (NBC Sports Philadelphia and SportsRadio 94 WIP) joins Steve to discuss his updated, champions edition of the Eagles Encyclopedia. Then, we wrap up the show with former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Merril Hoge to learn more about his book, “Brainwashed,” on concussions and whether playing football causes CTE symp...

We have an excellent hour of college football conversation as Steve talks with Ivan Maisel (ESPN.com) and Bill Bender (Sporting News).

Guests: Nicole Auerbach (Senior Writer, The Athletic and BTN Studio Analyst) calls in to discuss the College Football Playoff and when we could see an expansion from 4 to 8 teams. Then, we wrap up the show with Matt Leon (Newsradio 1060 KYW) talking with Steve about the fantastic Philadelphia Eagles win in Los Angeles and a Flyers coaching change.