Steve Jones Show

Thursday 2/17/21 Hour 1 – Topics: Steve says the Eagles got the compensation he thought they’d get along, what the Eagles can do at No. 6, what Indy means for Wentz, and can the Eagles win with Jalen Hurts. Guest: Miami Dolphins Tight End and former Penn State Tight End Mike Gesicki, on the upcoming virtual THON event, how his NFL experience is starting to pay off, the team’s QB situation and success and more.

Hour 2 – Topics: Steve remembers Rush Limbaugh as a great communicator, the need of getting fans back and what that could look like, and how baseball can be in trouble getting fans back, and it may be time to get rid of the shift. Guest: Philadelphia Inquirer’s Scott Lauber on needing more consistency from Bryce Harper, a possible six-man rotation for the Phils, health concerns for pitchers having to hit again, and more.

Wednesday 2/17/21 Hour 1 – Topics: Some uncertainty of the future of college football. Guest: Steelers Wire/USA Today‘s Neal Coolong, on big Ben’s contract, Steelers can’t afford JJ Watt, Bud Dupree’s future, and more.

Hour 2 – Guests: 24/7 Sports Mark Brennan, on men’s basketball’s continued shooting woes, Tim Banks heading to Tennessee and how that hurts recruiting in Michigan more than on the field, and more; TicketManager’s Tony Knopp, he says the NFL should definitely be worried about the Super Bowl ratings drop, March Madness will be hurt big time without fans in the stands, Olympics will happen with fans, and more.

Tuesday 2/16/21 Hour 1 – Topics: Steve says he’d thought there would be more players opting out due to lack of playing time and teams not winning in college hoops and football, Draymond Green’s double standard comments against the NBA, Guest: PennLive’s Greg Pickel, he says Penn State football has really helped itself with transfers brought in, where the men’s basketball team stands, and more.

Hour 2 Guest: DKpittsburghsports’ Alex Stumpf on the Pirates’ challenging season ahead, lots of unknown players, why the team is moving in this direction now, and more. Topics: Steve thinks this year’s NCAA Tourney will be the least watched in a while.

Monday 2/15/21 Hour 1 – Topics: Steve reacts to Penn State’s frustrating loss to Nebraska, and how the team’s physically and mentally tired, don’t blame it all on Jim Ferry, and the players made a mistake not fouling Nebraska late in the game. Guest: Blue-White Illustrated’s Nate Bauer says the team has lost its ability to win games to compete at this level.

Hour 2 –  Guest: ESPN Bracketologist Joe Lunardi – he says Penn State is close, but they’ll determine their own fate, who’s in his Final Four currently, and more; plus its our first set of college hoops picks with the king!

Friday 2/12/21 Hour 1 – Topics: JJ Watt to be released, where Maurkice Pouncey’s career ranks for the Hall of Fame, what’s holding up the NFL announcing TV deals. Guest: Philadelphia Inquirer Flyers Beat Writer Sam Carchidi, on Ron Hextall heading to Pittsburgh, the Flyers’ current COVID pause, and more.

Hour 2 –  Guest: MMQB’s Andrew Brandt – he says a Carson Wentz trade would be a historic cost for the Eagles, the problem NFL players have with leverage, why he’s not worried about the NFL ratings drop, and more; Topics: Seahawks management not happy with Russell Wilson’s comments, Jaguars’ new director of sports performance Chris Doyle, and Steve still doesn’t like the Olympics opening ceremonies.

Thursday 2/11/21 Hour 1 – Topics: Steve says few blueblood teams in the NCAA Tourney could be concerning for March Madness ratings,  how fantasy football might drop NFL playoff ratings and Steve REALLY doesn’t like the Opening Ceremony at the Olympics. Guest: Chris Basnett, Lincoln Star-Journal, on Nebraska basketball’s scoring struggles, facing Penn State, coach Fred Hoiberg’s health struggles, and more.

Hour 2 –  Guests: Steelers Wire/USA Today’s Neal Coolong, on Alan Faneca finally elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Len Shapiro of The Washington Post, remembering the late Marty Schottenheimer, his one year in Washington, his coaching style, and more.

Wednesday 2/10/21 Hour 1 – Topics: Carson Wentz still with the Eagles, recent player riffs with teams could be contributing to ratings drops in the NFL and other sports, and last night’s frustrating loss for Penn State. Guest: State College Spikes GM Scott Walker, on the start of the new MLB Draft League in May, asking for fans cooperation for the upcoming season to play it safely, what’s new at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, and more.

Hour 2 –  Topics: Steve says Marty Schottenheimer should be remembered for how he turned teams around, what’s wrong with Pittsburgh’s sports teams, Eagles have a long road back.

Tuesday 2/9/21 Hour 1 – Topics: Steve says the NFL needs to look at the Super Bowl ratings drop closely, and Steve rips a Washington Post headline on Marty Schottenheimer, B1G Tournament officially moving to Indianapolis, and what the MLB 2021 season will look like in William sport and State College.

Hour 2 – Topics: Steve says he can’t call Tom Brady the GOAT, what the Eagles could get in return for Wentz, Penn State and Maryland’s shooting woes.

Monday 2/8/21 Hour 1 – Topics: Steve doesn’t think the Chiefs weren’t outcoached in the Super Bowl, a coaching move by Jim Ferry that helped in Penn State’s win vs. Maryland, death of baseball reporter Pedro Gomez, and bad takes from the national media on the Super Bowl. Guest: KYW Newsradio’s Matt Leon, with his thoughts on the imminent Carson Wentz trade, Nick Foles possibly coming back, Doc Rivers complimentary of Ben Simmons play, and more.

Hour 2 – Guest: ESPN’s Holly Rowe, on her cancer and COVID battles, her broadcasting career, and being a virtual special guest at Penn State’s Pink Zone; plus, its our Super Bowl picks and prop bets with the king!

Friday 2/5/21 Hour 1 – Topics: Why Steve sometimes sours on point spread betting and why he doesn’t watch the Super Bowl pregame show,  and Penn State’s new Tight End Coach and revised 2021 schedule. Guest: Penguins Reporter Bob Grove, on the Jim Rutherford sudden  resignation, Kris Letang’s struggles, Evgeni Malkin’s lost confidence, and more.

Hour 2 – Guest: CBS Sports College Football Writer Dennis Dodd on a key U.S. Supreme Court case on name, image and likeness, why the College Football Playoff shouldn’t be expanded, and more. Topics: Steve says the NCAA needs to better argue where football and men’s basketball money goes to within athletic departments.