The Steve Jones Show – Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Hour 2 – Guests: Dana O’Neil, The Athletic, on her piece talking coaches cooped up with their wives, plus her perspective on the NCAA’s decision to give spring athletes another year of eligibility; Nate Bauer, Blue-White Illustrated, on Penn State basketball recruiting, Brent Pry’s teleconference and more.
The Steve Jones Show – Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Tuesday 3/31/20 Hour 1 – NCAA decides to give spring athletes another year of eligibility due to COVID-19, how will each university handle the money aspect? Plus, the NFL officially expands the postseason. Guest: Dennis Dodd, CBS Sports, with more on how the money will fall for each university, and with more reaction on the NCAA decision.
The Steve Jones Show – Monday, March 30, 2020
Hour 2 – Guest: Barry Svrluga, Washington Post, with some insight on today’s NCAA conference call determining if winter and spring athletes will be granted one more year of eligibility, and how that would affect small conferences and other factors heading into the decision. Plus, what the Redskins will do with Trent Williams. Topics: After the latest news on COVID-19’s continued spread, we reassess when- and if -sports will get back underway.
The Steve Jones Show – Monday, March 30, 2020
Monday 3/30/20 Hour 1 – Topics: NCAA voting on whether to allow winter and spring athletes an additional year of eligibility, and if its financially feasible for schools, plus Kirk Herbstreit’s comments on if we’ll see football this fall due to COVID-19. Guest: Neal Coolong, USA Today/Steelers Wire, on what the Steelers’ roster looks like before the NFL Draft, and more.
The Steve Jones Show – Friday, March 27, 2020
Hour 2 – Guest: Dick Jerardi, Philadelphia Inquirer, and Steve’s Penn State men’s basketball broadcast partner, recapping the Penn State season, what could have been in March Madness, and believe it or not, there’s horse racing this weekend. Plus, Steve’s brother, Kevin, joins us for his weekly segment, with more sports trivia.
The Steve Jones Show – Friday, March 27, 2020
Friday 3/27/20 Hour 1 – NFL announces draft plans from remote locations, Steve reacts to Roger Goodell’s comments, and what the sports calendar could look like later this year, including how many games the MLB should play. Guest: Patrick Walker, CBS Sports, on the NFL Draft plans and breaking down the NFL off season so far.
The Steve Jones Show – Thursday, March 26, 2020
Hour 2 – Guest: Bob Nightengale, USA Today Baseball Columnist, on when the MLB could start, how it could handle playing in epicenters of COVID-19 and how all this affects revenue. Plus, we play part 2 of James Franklin’s teleconference.
The Steve Jones Show – Thursday, March 26, 2020
Thursday 3/26/20 Hour 1 – Topics: The latest COVID-19 sports world updates, Indy 500 postponed, and Rob Manfred’s optimistic take on when MLB will get started. Guest: Tyler Donahue, Penn State 24/7 Sports, with more on recruiting challenges during this uncertain period, and other prospects to look out for.
The Steve Jones Show – Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Hour 2 – Guest: Larry Anderson, Phillies Radio Color Commentator, previewing the Phillies season when it gets going, his thoughts on when the season could start, and how players are dealing with the COVID-19 stoppage. Plus, James Franklin addresses the media via a teleconference.
The Steve Jones Show – Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Wednesday 3/25/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Kyle McCloskey heading to the transfer portal, Michigan State’s Xavier Tillman enters the NBA Draft, and the Trevor Lawrence COVID-19 GoFundMe page controversy. Guest: Tony DeFazio, Pittsburgh Sports Report, on the Eric Ebron signing, and other Steelers offseason moves, plus his concerns about the NFL adding a 17th regular season game.
