2/17/21 Hour 1 – Uncertainty in College Football, Neal Coolong Says No JJ Watt for Steelers
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.
1/13/21 Full Show – Revamped Penn State men’s hoops schedule, SI.com’s Mark Wogenich
Wednesday 1/13/21 Topics: Sixers in trade discussions again for James Harden, bad National Championship TV ratings but better bowl game ratings, and Penn State men’s basketball revamped schedule announced. Guest: SI.com’s Mark Wogenrich, on new OC Mike Yurcich, how much he’ll want to run the ball, its risky for another new OC possibly having to install his offense virtually again, and more. We broke away during the show for WKOK’s coverage of the impeachment vote – more coverage on WKOK.
1/11/21 Hour 2 – Reading Eagle’s Rich Scarcella, ESPN’s Heather Dinich
Hour 2 – Guests: Reading Eagles’ Rich Scarcella, on Michal Menet heading to the NFL and he’s meaning to the program, he’s surprised Jaquan Brisker returned, and if Mike Yurcich wasn’t available would the OC move be made, and who’s offense will this be going forward; ESPN College Football Insider Heather Dinich, previewing the National Championship Game, why one Group of 5 commissioner told her expanding the CFP wouldn’t help, her time at Penn State, and more.
12/30/20- Hour 2: Mark Brennan and Steve on College Football Playoffs
Guest: Mark Brennan, Fight On State/24-7 Sports, talks about the college football playoff system and its potential expansion. Steve continues his discussion on his thoughts on expanding the field.
9/9/20 Hour 2 – ESPN’s Brad Edwards, ACC tourney proposal
Hour 2 – ESPN College Football Insider Brad Edwards, on COVID testing in college football, Notre Dame playing a conference schedule, the impact of no B1G and PAC-12 football and more. Topics: More on why the ACC coaches proposed an all-inclusive NCAA hoops tourney.
8/14/20 Hour 1 – Steve says MLB is not a mess, microcarditis not only caused by COVID; Sam Carchidi on Flyers success
Friday 8/14/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Where we go from a tough week in college football, Steve says MLB is not a mess, plus more on microcarditis, and why COVID is not the only virus that can cause it. Guest: Sam Carchidi, Philadelphia Inquirer, with a look at what has led to the Canadiens’ success, if the Flyers can make a deep run, Carter Hart’s success, and what Alain Vigneault’s coaching style means to the team.
7/30/20 Hour 2 – CBS Sports’ Dennis Dodd on college football scheduling
Hour 2 – Guest: Dennis Dodd, CBS Sports, on Big 12 and PAC-12 football scheduling, ACC and Notre Dame scheduling, and more. Plus, the SEC announces 10 -game conference football schedule starting Sept. 26.
7/28/20 Hour 2 – Scott Lauber on Phillies COVID situation, week 0 back for college football
Hour 2 – Guest: Scott Lauber, Philadelphia Inquirer, with the latest on the Phillies in the midst of the Marlins/MLB COVID-19 outbreak, what’s next for the team, potential players that could opt-out, and why its best for MLB to use winning percentage for the playoffs. Topics: What went wrong with the Marlins not speaking up before Sunday’s game and what happens next, and week 0 now allowed for the upcoming college football season.
7/16/20 Hour 2 – Joe Juliano if college football should start on time, Trent Gordon zoom conference
Hour 2 – Joe Juliano, Philadelphia Inquirer, with his feelings on starting college football on time, decision making regarding that, Philadelphia’s inconsistent stance on fans at Eagles games this year, and a Philly sports COVID outlook. Plus, hear from Penn State Safety Trent Gordon’s recent zoom conference, on his position change and more.
7/16/20 Hour 1 – Bucknell AD says Patriot League fall sports in spring possible
Thursday 7/16/20 Hour 1 – Topics: PIAA still moving forward with fall sports and Steve questions why we don’t hear when schools who suspended football practice resume practicing. Guest: Bucknell University Director of Athletics and Recreation Jermaine Truax, saying health and safety was behind cancellation of Patriot League fall sports, spring is on the table for fall sports, start of winter sports on time still TBD, but still a possibility, budget concerns and more.
