Steve Jones Show

Topics: Penn State continues Fiesta Bowl preparations, this day in sports history and SEC football.

Hour 2 – Neal Coolong joined the show to chat about the Steelers, the AFC playoff picture and expanded on the NFL’s micro managing of games through video replay. Steve and fill in producer Chris talked about College Bowls, and whether there are too many of them.

Hour 1 – Talked about the 50th anniversary of “The Ice Bowl” between the Packers and Cowboys. Steve got into the NFL constantly messing up great games with it’s micro managing and poor use of replay officiating.

Fiesta Bowl Chairman Frank Divers is in studio to discuss Penn State’s appearance in Glendale against Washington and we wrap up the week as Steve talks with Big Ten Conference Commissioner Jim Delany.

Joining Steve for the full hour are historian Lee Stout and engineering professor Dr. Harry West to discuss their book “Lair of the Lion,” on the history of Penn State’s Beaver Stadium.

Hour 2 – Topics: More on Penn State recruiting, Fiesta Bowl preview. Guests: Dave Pasch, ESPN, who will call the Fiesta Bowl; Steve’s brother, Kevin, for our weekly picks segment.

Hour 1 – Topics: Penn State recruiting reaction continues, and how the future recruiting schedule affects coaches, early thoughts on college football bowl games. Guests: Ryan Snyder, BlueWhiteIllustrated.com.

Hour 2 – Topics: More reaction to early signing day at Penn State. Guests: Andrew Callahan, 24/7 Sports; Greg Pickel, PennLive.com.

Hour 1 – Topics: Reaction to early signing day at Penn State, including James Franklin’s press conference. Guests: Nathan Davis, Bucknell Men’s Basketball Head Coach.

Guest:  Neal Coolong (NFL Senior Writer, USA Today) talks about the Pittsburgh Steelers and the hope of a bye week in the playoffs.  He also talks about the Sunday game between the Patriots and the Steelers.  Topics:  Jerry Kill retires from Rutgers and tonight’s bowl game.

Topics:  Early College Football Letter of Intent signing period and “This Day in Sports History.”

Topics:  The importance of local radio is discussed as well as ESPN’s John Skipper resigning.  A preview of Penn State’s bowl preparations, a college basketball update, and an earlier college football signing day.

Topics:  The NFL and “the catch” or not from the Patriots/Steelers Game.  Guest:  Matt Leon (KYW, Philadelphia) gives his take on the Steelers and Eagles games from Sunday.

Kevin “The Suit” Herr returns to defend his title as the guys glide through all 40 college bowl games plus Steve, Shawn and Steve’s brother Kevin Jones, wrap up the week with their pro football picks.

Topics: Phillies are busy making big hot stove moves, Arizona State football and this day in sports history. Guest: Joe Rutter (Steelers Beat Writer, Pittsburgh Trib-Review) gives his perspective on the NFL game of the year between New England and the Steelers.

Topics: Bill Belichick, Nick Saban and the art of the press conference. Guest: Bob Socci (New England Patriots Radio Network play-by-play announcer).

Topics: Disney strikes a deal with Fox, this day in sports history and Penn State women’s volleyball is one step away from another national championship appearance.

Guests: Andrew Callahan (24/7 Sports, Penn State football and men’s basketball beat writer) checks in with thoughts on the Fiesta Bowl matchup between Penn State and Washington as he breaks down the Huskies defense, plus his fresh take on Nittany Lions basketball. And we wrap up the show with Pittsburgh Penguins hockey analyst Bob Grove as the Pens make their first trip to Las Vegas.

Topics: company party, Fiesta Bowl logistics, wood stoves, Derek Jeter, Scott Boras and hockey in Las Vegas. Guest: Bucknell Men’s Basketball Head Coach Nathan Davis makes his weekly appearance as the Bison are just 2 weeks away from beginning Patriot League play.

Guest: Neal Coolong (NFL Senior Writer, USA Today) breaks down what the Steelers will need to do to beat the Patriots this Sunday. Topics: NFL Network on-air talent suspensions, regular season college football TV ratings and ESPN makes a great business decision by purchasing more college bowl games.