Steve Jones Show

Guest: Bill Contz, offensive lineman on Penn State’s 1982 National Championship team, discusses his new book “When The Lions Roared” and shares great stories about Joe Paterno (www.billkontzpsu.com).  Plus, Steve, Shawn and Steve’s brother Kevin wrap up the week and dive into week 2 of their football picks.

Guest: USA Today Sports Managing Editor David Meeks is in State College this weekend for the Pitt/Penn State game and brought along the crystal football, the Coaches Poll Trophy.

Our Week 2 High School Football Roundtable featuring the Sunbury Broadcasting play-by-play announcers break down the Selinsgrove, Milton, Lewisburg and Shikellamy matchups.  Plus, Steve chats with Pitt Panthers Writer Jerry DiPaola (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) on the team’s first visit to Beaver Stadium since 1999.

Topic: Penn State prepares for Pitt. Guest: Bucknell Football Head Coach Joe Susan makes his weekly appearance to discuss last week’s victory over Marist and game 2 Saturday with Holy Cross.

Guests: Sports Business Writer Andrew Brandt (Sports Illustrated / TheMMQB.com) and Eagles Insider Dave Spadaro (PhiladelphiaEagles.com)

Topics: Phillies, Ezekiel Elliott and Hurricane Irma. Guest: Bill Hillgrove (Pitt Panthers and Steelers play-by-play announcer).

Topics: Penn State, college football rivalries, NFL, Tampa Bay/Miami not in Miami Sunday and Bell rejoins the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Topics: An Akron/Penn State wrap-up plus a first look at the Pittsburgh Panthers. Guest: NFL writer Neal Coolong (USA Today/The Steelers Wire).

Guests:  Two that are part of Penn State Wrestling history!  Joining Steve are Phil “Mr. Wonderful” Davis, former Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion and Ed Ruth. Both will square up in the Bryce Jordan Center on Friday November 3rd as part of Bellator 186.  Also, Steve, Shawn Carey and Steve’s brother, Kevin Jones, kick off the college football season with their week 1 picks.

Topic: Ohio State/Indiana recap, length of MLB and CFB games. Guest: Penn State writer Audrey Snyder (DKPittsburghSports.com).

We preview Selinsgrove, Shikellamy, Lewisburg and Milton with our week 2 high school football roundtable.  Topic: Penn State football.

Topics: Phillies, Steelers, Joe Haden, Texas flood and Ohio State/Indiana. Guest: NFL writer John McClain (Houston Chronicle).

Guests: Penn State Sports Network Football Analyst Jack Ham and Akron Football Head Coach Terry Bowden.

Topics: PSU Football, depth charts, Steelers announce the inaugural class of their Hall of Honor, Houston weather, college football kickoff weekend and this day in sports history.  Guest: NFL writer Neal Coolong (USA Today/The Steelers Wire).

Guests: NFL on CBS Sideline Reporter Melanie Collins plus Alabama Football Analyst/Senior Bowl Executive Director Phil Savage.

Topics: college football, Mayweather/McGregor, Houston and LLWS. Guest: Bucknell Football Head Coach Joe Susan.

Guests: ESPN College Football Analyst Rod Gilmore and we wrap up the week with Steve’s brother Kevin Jones!

Topics: high school football begins, Penn State football tickets, player strength and conditioning plus Michigan football.

Guests: Former Penn State and current Buffalo Bills linebacker Gerald Hodges and NFL writer Neal Coolong (USA Today / The Steelers Wire) recaps Pittsburgh’s preseason home opener against the Atlanta Falcons.

Topics: Phillies, Pirates, Billy Payne and our first high school football roundtable of the season as we preview Montoursville/Shikellamy, Hughesville/Lewisburg and Selinsgrove/Milton.