Steve Jones Show

Monday 9/20/21 Hour 1 – Topics: Steve says Saturday night’s game lived up to the hype, and also has high praise for Jahan Dotson. Guest: SI.com’s Mark Wogenrich, he says Saturday night was Sean Clifford’s best game of his career, Saturday’s White Out exceeded his expectations, and more.

Hour 2 – Topics: Steve thinks Matt is nuts to be thinking big picture in the NFC East already, and its our picks with the King, and yes, Steve will be doing other things on Game day.

Friday 9/17/21 Hour 1 – Topics:The awe of the White Out, State College is buzzing already, Purdue drum saga, and Steve says Darius Slayton’s catch isn’t as bad as people are making it out to be.

Hour 2 – Guests: ESPN College Game Day Host Rece Davis, with behind-the-scenes insights into the show and his preparation, and why this is game is bigger than people think for Penn State; Former Penn Stater and NFL player Devon Still, on his golf tournament he’s hosting next week at Penn State, it took a village to battle Leah’s cancer, and more.

Thursday 9/16/21 Hour 1 – Topics: Orioles grounds crew thrown out, some questions about Penn State-Auburn and why James Franklin won’t come out and deny USC speculation. Plus, its our high school football round table.

Hour 2 – Guest: Eagles and Yankees Spanish Broadcaster Rickie Ricardo, detailing his experience coming to the rescue of Yankees Radio Broadcaster John Sterling, the head-scratching Yankees, Jalen Hurts start, and more. Topics: The Yankees struggles, and why Aroldis Chapman has struggled lately.

Wednesday 9/15/21 Hour 1 – Topics: Guest: Former Auburn/NFL QB and now broadcaster Jason Campbell, he says he doesn’t know how to evaluate the Tigers either from its first two cupcake games, Penn State is a pivotal test and communication is a concern, especially among their young receivers, and more.

Hour 2 – Guests: New Penn State football Sideline Reporter Brian Tripp, he says from his view on the sideline, there’s something unique about the team and it maybe the start of something special; USA Today’s Neal Coolong, on the Steelers’ big win, TJ Watt dominated despite stamina issues from a lack of training camp, and more.

Tuesday 9/14/21 Hour 1 – Topics: Steve says James Franklin’s name mentioned as a possible USC coaching candidate is a compliment to him and the job he’s done, and where Urban Meyer stands in all this.

Hour 2 – Guest: Bucknell football coach Dave Cecchini, on the challenges of the first two weeks of the season facing lots of senior-experienced teams, returning home this Saturday, and more. Topics: Ohio State run defense hasn’t been as good as expected so far, and other college football reaction.

Monday 9/13/21 Hour 1 – Topics: Steve says Penn State got better from week 1 to week 2, Guest: LNP’s Mike Gross, he says the first two drives of the Ball State win standout the most, Sean Clifford still has work to do, but making progress, Jesse Luketa’s play, and more.

Hour 2 – Guest: Blue-White Illustrated’s Nate Bauer, he says it was key to see Sean Clifford show maturity right away, something needs to be addressed with targeting, and more; and its our first full set of picks with the king.

Friday 9/10/21 Hour 1 – Topics: Steve likes how Dak Prescott looked last night, and more light on financial trouble with Rutgers. Guest: Former Nittany Lion and now broadcaster Reginald Walker, on Penn State’s win and more.

Hour 2 – Guest: The Voice of the Steelers, Bill Hillgrove, on the passing of Tunch Ilkin, he thinks the Steelers will be much better than people think, TJ Watt is Mr. Turnover, and more. Topics: Steve has an EPIC RANT on the College Football Playoff’s schedule!

Thursday 9/9/21 Hour 1 – Topics: Steve says Micah Parsons, Jamar Chase and others will set the precedent for players who opt out early. Plus, its week 3 of High School Football Roundtable.

Hour 2 – Topics: Penn State football releases a cool video welcoming fans back to Beaver Stadium. Steve also didn’t agree with the Ellis Brooks targeting call, he was baffled by players’ behavior during the U.S. Open in tennis, and the impact of likely Big 12 expansion.

Wednesday 9/8/21 Hour 1 – Topics: Steve doesn’t believe in trap games, and the Big Ten men’s basketball schedule is revealed.

Hour 2 – Guests: The Voice of the Eagles, Merrill Reese, he’s concerned about Jalen Hurts lack of preseason, saying joint practices aren’t games, he doesn’t know at all what to expect from Nick Sirrani because of his different style training camp, how he hasn’t met a new player in two years, and much more; USA Today’s Neal Coolong – he says TJ Watt would not be smart to not play because of his looming contract situation.

Hour 2 – Guests: Altoona Mirror’s Neil Rudel – he says Penn State has a lot to prove this season, and Scranton Times-Tribune’s Donnie Collins – he says the big message in the locker room this week is start fast. Both writers also have full previews for Saturday’s game at Wisconsin.

Friday 9/3/21 Hour 1 – Replays of Steve’s interviews with the York Daily Record’s Frank Bodani, and Penn State alum and current broadcaster Reginald Walker.