7/14/20 Hour 1 – NFL deals, Peters back in Philly, Neal Coolong on training camp COVID-19 protocols
Tuesday 7/14/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Lots of big deals going down in the NFL, Jason Peters back with the Eagles, and Penn State football coaches now get to meet with players in phased reopening. Guest: Neal Coolong, Steelers Wire/USA Today, on how players could not report to training camp if they don’t like the COVID-19 protocols, the Steelers COVID-19 plan for training camp, his take on Washington’s name change, and more.
7/8/20 Hour 2 – Calvin Booth joins Steve Jones, Ivy League cancels fall sports
Hour 2 – Guest: New Denver Nuggets GM and former Penn State men’s basketball player Calvin Booth, on his dad’s passing, working his way up, being in ‘the bubble’ in Orlando, and more. Plus, the Ivy League cancels fall sports, no sports until after January 1, more on Stanford’s cuts, and the NFL asking players to use 35% of player salaries in escrow.
6/18/20 Hour 2 – Dick Jerardi, Neal Coolong join Steve Jones
Hour 2 – Guests: Dick Jerardi, Steve’s broadcast partner and Philadelphia Inquirer, with a preview of this weekend’s Belmont Stakes and more; Neal Coolong, Steelers Wire/USA Today, on the tricky NFL/COVID-19 situation, advertising, and more.
6/16/20 Hour 2 – PIAA Executive Director Dr. Bob Lombardi joins Steve Jones
Hour 2 – Guest: PIAA Executive Director Dr. Bob Lombardi, on his thoughts on not having a one size fits all option getting high school sports back, hearing all of PA will be in the green phase soon, ending the rest of the winter and spring sports seasons, and more. Topics: Ranking NFL broadcasts.
6/2/20 Hour 2 – Neal Coolong joins Steve Jones; Are volunteer workouts a competitive disadvantage in college football?
Hour 2 – Neal Coolong, USA Today/Steelers Wire, on whether Cam Newton can be a back up, and how quarterback contracts are continuing to go up. Topics: Damion Barber puts his name in the transfer portal, and whether there’s a competitive disadvantage of college football programs starting voluntary workouts at different times.
The Steve Jones Show – Thursday, May 28, 2020
Hour 2 – Hear from Penn State Tight End Pat Freiermuth, the NFL tables to change up the onside kick, and more on the ongoing MLB negotiations, including Scott Boras’ comments.
The Steve Jones Show – Thursday, May 28, 2020
Thursday 5/28/20 Hour 1 – Topics: NFL does away with 4th and 15 at 25 yard line rule in lieu of onside kick, and Steve still thinks the MLB can get a deal done. Guest: Dave Shenin, Baseball Columnist, The Washington Post, on where the MLB negotiations stand and when they have to be done by, Max Scherzer’s comments, and an update on minor baseball cuts.
The Steve Jones Show – Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Tuesday 5/19/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Big Ben ‘in trouble’ with the Governor getting his hair cut and beard trimmed, Notre Dame’s new proposed fall semester schedule, NFL opening some facilities on a limited basis today, Rooney rule changes, and updates on the MLB season.
The Steve Jones Show – Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Tuesday 5/12/20 Hour 1 – Topics: An update on when major sports leagues could get going, and more developments on MiLB and MLB. Guest: Neal Coolong, Steelers Wire/USAToday, with the latest on the status on the NFL season, reaction to the Steelers schedule, Mike Tomlin’s comments on equal start time, and more.
The Steve Jones Show – Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Hour 2 – Hear more from Penn State Running Backs Coach/Run-Game Coordinator Ja’Juan Seider, plus why its important for football programs to get themselves out in the media during this time, and Penn State’s upcoming virtual Blue-White Tailgate. Guest: NFL Insider John Clayton joins us, on the challenges teams will have drafting virtually, where the Seahawks stand and how they’ve conducted themselves the last few seasons, Jadveon Clowney’s future, his thoughts on the XFL, rule changes and more.
