12/29/20 HOUR 2 – Nate Bauer of Blue White Illustrated, parity in the NFL
Nate Bauer of Blue White Illustrated talked Penn State Football with Steve and PSU players declaring for the NFL draft, the idea of an expanded football playoff and more. Steve talked about the importance of parity in the NFL, which college football doesn’t have. Is there a way to spread the wealth?
Hour 2 – Around the NFL, KYW’s Matt Leon
Hour 2 – Steve reacts to the day in the NFL, while Matt rants about the Eagles again. Steve also updates on Penn State’s travel situation at Michigan Saturday. Guest: KYW Newsradio’s Matt Leon, on the same mistakes by the Eagles, Wentz’s play and overall morale, and more.
11/4/20 Hour 1 – Last chance for Antonio Brown, MLB free agency
Wednesday 11/4/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Antonio Brown’s time with the Bucs is probably his last chance, and Steve thinks the 49ers and Packers will play tomorrow night despite COVID concerns, plus he thinks some MLB players and agents might be tone deaf with the current economic climate.
10/14/20 Hour 1 – Florida COVID outbreak, why players fair better in other organizations
Wednesday 10/14/20 Hour 1 – Topics: NFL cancels the Pro Bowl, and Steve reacts to the Florida COVID outbreak, postponing the LSU game, plus the Rays actually have the fewest home-grown players among the LCS teams, and why some players are better in some organizations.
10/8/20 Hour 2 – Donnie Collins on Penn State football; Punishing the Titans
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.
10/8/20 Hour 1 – Bill Hillgrove on short bye week; wild NFL news, Boone opener decision
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.
9/28/20 Hour 2 – Sportsradio 92.9 The Game’s Mike Conti on Falcons; Steve goes around the NFL
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.
9/21/20 Hour 2- Steelers Depot’s Alex Kozora, NFL Network’s Kim Jones on Saquon injury
Hour 2 – Guests: Alex Kozora, Steelers Depot.com, on Big Ben’s play through two weeks, why Denver got back into yesterday‘s game, Bud Dupree’s play, a look ahead to Houston and more; Kim Jones, NFL Network, on there being more to Saquon Barkley’s injury, what his recovery will be like, the MetLife Stadium turf, and storylines that stand out from the first two weeks of the NFL season.
9/21/20 Hour 1 – Steve breaks down Penn State schedule, YDR’s Frank Bodani
Monday 9/21/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Steve breaks down the new Penn State schedule and how times and TV will be hashed out, and Steve says its not the number of NFL injuries from yesterday that’s alarming – its the big names – including Saquon Barkley. Guest: Frank Bodani, York Daily Record – he says it’ll be strange seeing Penn State and Ohio State on Halloween night with no fans, how Penn State can lean on its O-Line/running game, Penn State’s togetherness in the locker room will be key, and more.
9/15/20 Hour 2 – Neal Coolong on Steelers, NFL & NBA ratings
Hour 2 – Guest: Neal Coolong, USA Today/Steelers Wire, evaluating Big Ben’s play, Mason Rudolph apparently warmed up, the defense, and previewing Sunday’s game against Denver. Topics: NFL and college football ratings, and NBA ratings continue to struggle.
