Steve Jones Show

Steve talks his night and morning at Coaches vs. Cancer Golf Tournament, Clemson and FSU vs. the ACC; we talk Gable Steveson signing with the Bills; Dick from Milton calls about Stephen Neal vs. Brock Lesner, then the King joins the show.

Nick of PGHSteelersNow joins us to talk about Steelers' OTAs. What Nick think about OTAs in general - the NFLPA's proposal to move them closer to training camp and his thoughts on the benefit to the team. The QBs in Arthur Smith's new offense, and some of things he learned during OTAs, including a former Penn Stater who might have a breakout season.

Todd updates Selinsgrove and Midd-West successes this spring along with PIAA playoff sites. Todd and Steve then talk NBA Finals and Coaches vs. Cancer then PGHSteelersNow 's Nick Farabaugh joins the show to talk Steelers' OTAs.

Steve talks about Penn State's trip to West Virginia for a noon kickoff, and ways for college football to improve its schedule release, then we talk a little bit about Steve's trip to Columbus last week.

Steve discusses the college football TV schedule, the rules for NFL TV and who will return in college hoops next season

Tony joins the show for a very in depth and informative discussion on private equity in college sports. What exactly private equity is and its goals. How it could effect college football, and what kind of control it would have. What would be the downfalls and the pluses. Then Steve and Tony discuss their thoughts on how it could effect some specific schools.

We continue our discussion of college sports' new world with Tony Knopp of Ticket Manager about private equity in college sports and it's possible consequences; then Steve and Todd continue the talk and give their thoughts on the changing college sports world.

Steve discusses the problems with private equity in college sports, and who would private equity would want, and want college programs would need private equity. Then Steve discusses Brony James' NBA draft projection.

Steve talks with Neal Coolong about changing the dates of OTAs and the various effects it can have, then Steve and Todd discuss private equity in college sports. Todd's newspaper experience makes him not a fan.

Neal joins the show for a conversation about the players moving OTAs ahead to about the end of June. What the owners could want for such a proposal? Why would they be against it? What could the players union get? How close are we to 18 or 20 games in a season?

Steve talks with ESPN's Adam Rittenberg on the changing landscape of college sports; then Matt talks MLB umpires and paying college players.

ESPN's Adam Rittenberg returns to the show to discuss his story on Notre Dame lacrosse/football player Jordan Faison, then a long discussion on college sports. How will the departments pay for it? How will private equity get involved, and how will it change college sports.

Ray Didinger on college sports and Penn State Football and Sean Fitz, On3.com, talking Penn State Football.

Todd Zolecki, MLB.com, on the Phillies hot start and Kevin Herr (A.K.A. The Suit) on the upcoming Indianapolis 500.

Dennis Dodd, CBSSports.com, on College Sports and schools moving conferences and Neal Coolong on the NFL schedule release. 

Ben Jones, StateCollege.com, on Beaver Stadium upgrades and Nate Bauer, On3.com, about PSU Basketball and Football.

Steve talks more Beaver Stadium expansion and what it means for the school, then Brian from Northern Va. and Dick from Milton call in the second segment

Steve talks how college sports changes on Thursday with the Big 10, SEC and NCAA voting in the House v. NCAA case, then we do a deep dive on the Beaver Stadium expansion.

Mark Wogenrich of AllPennState joins the show to discuss the Board of Trustees meeting and the expansion of Beaver Stadium, and what it means for football and the entirety of the athletics program.

Neal Coolong joins to show to discuss watching Game 7 of Timberwolves-Nuggets as an early-rising Minnesota fan. We then switch to the NFL schedule release and what the Steelers schedule looks like. Then they discuss Cam Heyward's hold out from OTAs.

Steve joined in the first segment by Neal Coolong to discuss the Timberwolves Game 7 win, the NFL and Steelers schedule release and Cam Heyward. Steve and Mark then get in depth on the Trustees Meeting today to approve money for Beaver Stadium

Scott joins the show to discuss the red-hot Phillies. What does Scott think is the best part of the Phillies' start? We talk the starting pitching, including Ranger Suarez, and how he's taken a step forward; Bohn and Stotts improvements; How the Phillies have filled the Trea Turner hole since he has been out. How the Phillies have built their clubhouse.

SJS Hour 1 - 05-21-2024 - Steve talks the Phillies fast start with Scott Franzke and then we discuss Beaver Stadium expansion. Where the money is coming from, where Penn State is getting it from and what to expect.

Steve talks what Penn State spends per sport, and what each sports brings in. Then Matt Catrillo joins the show to discuss his thoughts on Jokic's comments after Denver loss and the Scott Scheffler situation.

Steve, a Lewisburg graduate and former MLB pitcher, joins the show to discuss IUP making the Division II Super Regionals for the first time in school history. Kline discusses  his team, his baseball philosophy and some of the guys in the game that influenced him.

SJS Hour 1 - 05-20-2024 - Steve talks about the Non-Power 5 schools being upset about the NCAA settlement, and is it fair? Then Steve Kline, a Lewisburg High graduate, joins the show to discuss his IUP baseball team making the Division II Super Regionals for the first time in school history

Steve talks more about what happened on Friday morning in Louisville, then the King joins the show.

State College.com's Ben Jones joins the show to discuss the expansion of Beaver Stadium. Why they are doing it? What will be done? What does Tuesday's Board of Trustee meeting mean? Monetizing Beaver Stadium (Luke Combs concert, Winter Classic?)

Philadelphia Inquirer's Dick Jerardi joins the show to discuss Saturday's Preakness race. Does Mystik Dan have a shot a winning his second race of the Triple Crown? What does Muth scratching do to the race and Dan's chances? Some other horses to keep an eye on.

Steve talks with Dick Jerardi about Saturday's Preakness, what horses have a chance to win, an underdog take a look at. We talk Scotty Schreffler's morning, then Ben Jones of State College.com join us to talk Beaver Stadium Expansion.

On3.com's Sean Fitz joins the show to talk Penn State recruiting. We talk about official visits which begin next weekend at University Park. PSU is out looking at 2026 QBs with Danny O'Brien and Andy Kotelnecki. Steve and Sean talk NIL and its effect on recruiting. Then they dive into the King Mack transfer from PSU to Alabama

Steve dives a little deeper into the ACC drama, and we wonder what is Florida State's end game. Then Sean Fitz dives into Penn State recruiting with Steve

Steve talks last night's playoffs, some PGA Tour, then the Suit, Kevin Herr, joins the show to preview Indy 500

Steve talks with the Pittsburgh Post Gazette's Gerry Dulac, then we discuss the NFL schedule, streaming on Christmas Day, and when is enough, enough for the NFL

Gerry joins Steve to discuss the PGA Championships set to start Thursday at Valhalla in Louisville Kentucky. Gerry previews the course - the three golfers he considers the favoite. We talk about Scottie Schreffler and Rory McIlroy and Brooke Kopeka. What does Jordan Spieth have to do to get back on track? Then we talk a little Steelers as the Christmas Day steaming game on NetFlix

Steve talks about last night's playoffs in the NBA and NHL after set up the rest of the week, then we spend the rest of the hour on House v. NCAA and ACC vs. Clemson/FSU plus a little on the NFL schedule release tonight

Neal joins the show to discuss the NFL schedule release and what games he's looking forward too. Streaming vs. regular TV and what Neal is looking for when the actual schedule comes out.

SJS Hour 2 - 05-14-2024 - Steve talks the NFL schedule release with Neal Coolong and then Matt Catrillo joins the show to celebrate his birthday with some rants.

Greg Pickel of on3sports.com/Blue White Illustrated tells about Zain Retherford's run to Paris, how David Taylor moving to Oklahoma St. will effect PSU; who fills the assistant spot at Penn State..some talk on EA Sports NCAA College Football.

Steve talks the NCAA schedule and NFL schedule releases as they come out and drips and drabs. Then on3.com/Blue White Illustrated Greg Pickel joins the show to discusses Zain Retherford's run to the Paris Olympics, David Taylor and some football stuff.

Schools will have to come up with revenue for the House v. NCAA settlement, and Steve has an idea - advertising on uniforms. Then Bob from Hanover calls in to continue the discussion.

John Perrotto breaks down Paul Skenes' start from Saturday. What it meant to the fanbase? How Skenes looked in his first start. His arsenal on the mound. What to expect later in the week from his second start.

SJS Hour 1 - 05-14-2024 - Pittsburgh Sports Now's John Perrotto joins the show to discuss Paul Skenes first start on Saturday against the Cubs, then Steve discusses the California Board of Regents making UCLA paying Cal $ for athletic expenses.

Bucknell coach John Griffin joins us to talk new Charlotte Hornets coach Charles Lee, then we talk the new NCAA rule to add coaches in college football.

Bucknell coach John Griffin joins us to talk about his former teammate Charles Lee, who was just hired on Thursday as the head coach of the Charlotte Hornets. What makes Lee a good head coaching candidate? Lee and Griffin's friendship. Also talk about the coaches from the team that upset Kansas in 2005. Griffin, Lee and Kevin Bettencourt are all successful college or NBA coaches.

Missi Matthews of the Steelers' Network joins the show to discuss the Steelers draft. Get her thoughts on Zach Frazier and Roman Wilson. What makes Peyton Wilson, the N.C. State LB, so special? Leadership on the offense and the revamping of everything on that side of the ball - players and coaches. What it's like to be around Mike Tomlin all the time.

Steve did a NIL get together in Philly on Thursday night and that sparks some NIL discussion in the first segment. Then Missi Matthews of the Steelers' Network joins the show to discuss the Steelers draft

CBSSports.com's Dennis Dodd on college sports and Sweeney Murti on MLB.

ESPN's Tim Kurkjian talks MLB and The Athletic's Audrey Snyder on the USA Olympic Wrestling Trials.

Nate joins the show to talk all things Nittany Lions this week. We talk next year's hoop schedule, the new ticketing company at Beaver Stadium..Steve and Nate discuss NIL and Nate's article on Smith Vilbert, and how much his returns will help the defensive line.