Steve Jones Show

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 Cam Brown and Robert Windsor.

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 Urschel is named to the CFP committee. Steve also wants to see more than two players named to the Baseball Hall of Fame, and why next year is a pivotal year for Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens.

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.

Hour 1 – Topics: Mets mutually agree to part ways with Carlos Beltran, what happened to Penn State in the second half of last night’s loss at Minnesota and why Saturday’s home game vs. Ohio State is a ‘playoff game,’ plus an update on the Virginia Tech coaching staff when they take on Penn State football next year.

Hour 2 – Guest: Jacob Bogage of the Washington Post, with more thoughts on the Astros and Red Sox cheating scandals, and where the MLB goes from here.

Hour 1 – Topics: Steve reacts to the announcement of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Centennial Class. Guest: Tim Kurkjian, ESPN Baseball Analyst, on the Astros and Red Sox cheating scandals, the future of minor league baseball in Central PA, plus Tim’s Baseball Hall of Fame voting criteria.

Hour 2 – Guest: Neal Coolong of the Steelers Wire and USA Today, recapping the NFL Divisional Playoffs and a preview of Championship Sunday. Topics: Penn State releases statement on hazing lawsuit.

Tuesday 1/14/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Steve address a report that James Franklin, several Penn State players accused of hazing in lawsuit, plus more on the Astros and Red Sox cheating scandals, including why and how no players were punished. Steve also looks ahead to what the Penn State football team looks like next year, as players begin a new semester.

Hour 2: Hear Bill Cowher and Jimmy Johnson get a surprise Pro Football Hall of Fame announcement on live TV, plus why Lamar Jackson deserves some criticism and other NFL playoffs reaction. Steve also reacts to a tough week for Penn State men’s hoops, and surprising dropping student ticket sales in college football. Guest: Matt Leon, KYW Radio in Philadelphia, on the latest with the Eagles, Sixers, and Philly college hoops.

Monday 1/13/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Reaction to the MLB handing down harsh punishments on the Astros after cheating scandal, and what could happen to the Red Sox and manager Alex Cora after the league investigates their cheating accusations. Steve also reveals eye-opening parts of Cora’s reported involvement in the scandal.  Guest: Brad Nessler, SEC on CBS, previewing tonight’s College Football National Championship game.