Hour 2 – Topics: We continue reaction to The Ivy League and Penn State coronavirus decisions, on and off the field, and the NCAA not allowing fans from attending March Madness games.
Guests: Sports Columnist Barry Svrluga (Washington Post) makes his debut on our show to discuss the Bryce Harper move from DC to Philadelphia plus college hoops, Duke, Zion Williamson plus “one and done” in the game. Then, we wrap up the week with Steve’s brother Kevin Jones.
Guest: United States Basketball Hall of Fame Writer Dick Jerardi (Basketball Analyst, Penn State Sports Network) joins his broadcast partner, Steve, to discuss “one and done,” the Final Four and the NIT semifinals in New York City.
Topics: Phillies, Red Sox, North Carolina women’s basketball, Premier League, Liverpool, Chelsea, March Madness, Final Four, Duke, Zion Williamson, Michigan State, Virginia, Auburn and Texas Tech.
Guests: National College Football Writer Dennis Dodd (CBSSports.com) joins us to dive into the Tate Martell transfer from Ohio State to Miami and whether this really opens up “free agency” in the sport. Then, we wrap up the show as play-by-play announcer Brandon Gaudin (BTN / Westwood One Radio Network) checks in from Louisville, prior to the Sweet 16 matchups. Brandon and Steve recap Duke’s Sunday night escape over UCF plus give previews of Purdue/Tennessee as well as Oregon/Virginia in the South region on Thursday night.
Topics: NCAA Sweet 16 matchups, NFL meetings and the pitfalls of instant replay. Guest: Dana O’Neil (Senior Writer, The Athletic) is back to share details on her latest long form write-up in The Athletic on Gonzaga’s Rui Hachimura and how he’s treated in Japan compared to the USA. Dana also breaks down the big factors that teams will need to focus on, in order to move into this weekend’s Elite 8. And, we finish the hour with breaking news on Nebraska firing Head Men’s Basketball Coach Tim Miles.
Guests: Kerry Miller (National College Basketball Writer, BleacherReport.com) was courtside for the Duke/UCF second round match matchup and we get a recap on how the Blue Devils escaped plus Kerry and Steve have ideas to improve the use of instant replay. Then, Michigan State reporter Chris Solari (Detroit Free Press) returns to the show to share how Tom Izzo and the Spartans survived a challenging two-week run to get to the Sweet 16.
Hour 2 – Topics: More updates and reaction to March Madness, plus Steve reacts to legislation from Congressman Mark Walker, which would end the NCAA’s restrictions on player publicity rights, plus a look at a weak NBA Draft Class.
Thursday 3/21/19 Hour 1 – Topics: March Madness and NCAA Wrestling Championship updates and reaction, plus can Penn State wrap up another national championship in record time?
