Steve Jones Show

Monday 10/12/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Hear from Penn State DB coach Terry Smith, questionable PI calls in Steelers-Eagles game, lots of scoring in college football, and why Steve didn’t like Lebron’s postgame comments wanting ‘damn respect.’ Guest: Chris Mack, 93.7 The Fan Pittsburgh, on Big Ben’s play and still needs to develop in his return, the defense’s play, Chase Claypool’s big day, and more.

Hour 2 – WFAN Yankees Reporter Sweeny Murti with his Yankees-Rays Game 5 preview, Gerrit Cole’s pitching, Luke Voit handling the big stage, covering Aaron Judge, and more, and its our picks segment with The King!

Friday 10/9/20 Hour 1 – Hear from Penn State Defensive Backs Coach Terry Smith, TV ratings across sports remain down, why the NBA phrases on jerseys are bad from a marketing of players standpoint, and a positive NBA bubble story.

Hour 2 – Guests: Donnie Collins, Scranton Times-Tribune, with his thoughts on James Franklin’s post-practice press conference, where the team is now in Preseason II phase, and more. Topics: How the NFL should punish the Titans, and a look around the NFL and college football this weekend.

Thursday 10/8/20 Hour 1 – Hear from Penn State coach James Franklin, and its week 5 of our high school football roundtable.

Hour 2 – Guests: John McClain, Houston Chronicle – he says the team was going in the wrong direction under Bill O’Brien, who should be on the Texans list for a replacement, things probably won’t work with Romeo Crennel, and more; The Washington Post’s Scott Allen – familiarity with the offense doomed Dwayne Haskins and bumped up Kyle Allen, but Alex Smith is still the best looking QB in camp.

Wednesday 10/8/20 Hour 1 -Topics: A wild day of NFL COVID news and a change at QB in Washington, Penn State’s long-snapper gets a scholarship, Steve and Matt didn’t like Aaron Boone’s opener decision and the Packers’ fan situation.  Guest: Bill Hillgrove, Steelers Radio voice, on Big Ben’s play so far, the pick-your-poison D-Line, the short bye week and more.

Hour 2 – Guests: Houston Texans Radio Play-By-Play voice Marc Vandermeer on Bill O’Brien’s firing was due to radical moves not coming together, and he lost the locker room, plus he talks Deshaun Watson’s play; ESPN Titans Reporter Turron Davenport says proper masking may not have been followed by the team, but the team maintains it followed protocols.

Tuesday 10/6/20 Hour 1 – Hear Steve’s conversation with Penn State men’s basketball coach Patrick Chambers, and ESPN Titans Reporter Turron Davenport says proper masking may not have been followed with the team, who’s coming back from its COVID-19 outbreak.

Hour 2 – Guests: SI’s Mark Wogenrich recaps last week’s Penn State media day, what the Big 10 can learn from seeing other conferences play so far, pressure on the players to keep up with protocols and more; KYW Newsradio Philadelphia’s Matt Leon, on the Eagles win at San Francisco, Wentz’s play, Eagles new o-line and more. Topics: Steve asks what’s the difference in reacting to players not playing due to COVID as to any other illness

Monday 10/5/20 Hour 1 – Hear more of Steve’s conversation with Penn State coach James Franklin, plus The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Scott Lauber on Rhys Hoskins Tommy John surgery, Matt Klentak out but the decision only raises more questions, Phillies losing over $100 million from the pandemic, and more.

Hour 2 – Guest: TV Voice of the Sixers, Marc Zumoff, NBC Sports Philadelphia – he says Doc Rivers gets a fresh start with the Sixers and is a ‘culture setter,’ but the Sixers are a different assembled team than he’s used to, and the Sixers haven’t reached their full potential.  Plus its our picks segment with the King!

Friday 10/02/20 Hour 1 – Topics: James Franklin on moving on to Preseason II practices and more, and Steelers schedule changes announced. Guest: Dick Jerardi, Philadelphia Inquirer and Penn State basketball analyst – he says Authentic is your favorite, but gives his long-shot and other horses to keep an eye on, plus some college hoops talk as well.

Hour 2 – Topics: NBA, NHL, MLB all struggling with TV ratings, and Steve says don’t worry about lower SNF ratings. Plus, a look at what’s coming up in the NFL this weekend.

Thursday 10/0120 Hour 1 – Topics: What’s next for Steelers-Titans, and college hoops scheduling notes. Plus, its Week 4 of our High School Football Roundtable

Hour 2 – Guests: James Franklin on why Micah Parsons won’t return, and hear more of his media day press conference, plus Steve says ESPN’s MLB broadcasters need to be back in the booth, and more bad NBA ratings.

Wednesday 9/3020 Hour 1 – Topics: Hear more from Penn State Special Teams Coordinator Joe Lorig, Steve says Shane Bieber’s performance last night wasn’t as surprising as you may think and MLB-MiLB agreement expiring. Guest: Gerry Dulac, Pittsburgh Post Gazette & Steelers Radio Network, on why an unexpected short week won’t bother the Steelers next week, the NFL doesn’t want to move games around, NFL protocols will continue working and more.

Hour 2 – Guests: Neal Coolong USA Today/Steelers Wire, on why the Titans-Steelers game should still be played, why the NFL is still looking to play the game, and more; Bob Brookover, Phillies Columnist Phiadelphia Inquirer, on the disastrous ending to the Phillies season, how Matt Klentak could be back, John Middleton’s slow decision making, and more.Topics: Steve says NHL fans should give Commissioner Gary Bettman a standing ovation, plus reaction to the Lightning winning the Stanley Cup.

Tuesday 9/29/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Hear from Penn State Women’s Basketball coach Carolyn Kreiger, plus Steve thinks the Titans COVID-19 cases won’t affect their game with the Steelers Sunday, and how Penn State’s offensive line is back to having good depth after the NCAA sanctions.

Hour 2 – Guest: Mike Conti, Sportsradio 92.9 The Game Atlanta and Penn State grad, on the Falcons 0-3 start, the onside kick debacle vs Dallas, and Braves playoff series with the Reds. Topics: Issues with COVID-19 testing at Syracuse and Georgia State, and other observations from around the NFL, including State College native Matt Ruhl’s first win with the Panthers.