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Join award-winning journalist Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times and co-host Steve Versnick every weekday as they dive deep into the biggest stories in Tampa Bay sports. From the Buccaneers and Rays to the Lightning, USF, and more — they go beyond the headlines to give you the insight you can't find anywhere else. It’s the ultimate insider’s guide to Tampa Bay sports. New episodes drop every weekday morning in your favorite podcast app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Matt Baker on Rivalry Week in College Football including the War on I-4, Florida-Florida State and more 21.11.2018

The Tampa Bay Times College Beat Writer Matt Baker breaks down Rivalry Week in college football including if Florida State can upset Florida and qualify for a bowl or will the Gators end their streak, will USF be able to upset UCF and stop their win streak at 23, plus Michigan-Ohio State, Notre Dame-USC, Northwestern-Illinois and more. Today's show is presented by Swimming with the Manatees at Boo...

Jameis Winston is the Bucs Starting Quarterback Once Again 20.11.2018

It's the fourth quarterback change for the Buccaneers this year as they are trying to find a guy who won't turn the ball over and lead this team to victories. It's very possible now that Dirk Koetter's future as the head coach is in the hands of Jameis Winston who he benched after the Cincinnati game. Plus they Rays make a trade to clear a roster spot and the Lightning lose in Nashville to end the...

Bucs Change Quarterbacks Again, Launch Big Comeback, But Fall Just Short 19.11.2018

The Buccaneers once again rack up big yards offensively but turnovers and the defense let them down again as they lose to the Giants 38-35. Ryan Fitzpatrick was benched for Jameis Winston who led 4 touchdown scoring drives but in the end it wasn't enough as the Bucs fall to 3-7 and the season appears lost again. Will the Glazers make a coaching change at the end of the season or is there a case to...

JPP Returning to the Meadowlands, Brian Anger on the Bucs Kicking Issues, and Bolts Win in Pittsburgh 16.11.2018

The Bucs are set to head to New York to face the Giants and Jason Pierre-Paul will face his former team for the first time and he's pumped up as you'll hear, plus Rick Stroud talks with punter Brian Anger about the Bucs kicking issues as Cairo Santos takes over those duties this week, and the Tampa Bay Lightning win in Pittsburgh behind Brayden Point's natural hat trick in an astouding 1:33 of gam...

College Gameday is Coming To Orlando as Matt Baker Previews the College Football Weekend 15.11.2018

The Tampa Bay Times College Writer Matt Baker joins Rick Stroud to preview the weekend in college football which includes ESPN's College Gameday coming to Orlando for the Cincinnati-UCF game, plus will Florida State's 36-year bowl streak come to an end this weekend against Boston College, why Florida is playing another FCS school this week and can USF snap its 3-game losing streak at Temple. Today...

MAILBAG: Can Dirk Koetter Be The Bucs Coach Next Year, Will We See Jameis This Year and Should Rays Coaching Changes Worry You 14.11.2018

Rick Stroud takes you mailbag questions about the Bucs, Ryan Fitzpatrick as the starter, Jameis Winston's future, Dirk Koetter's offense and his future, Rays coaching changes and more. Today's show is presented by Swimming with the Manatees at Book online at http://SwimmingWithTheManatees.com or call 352-571-1888! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bucs Cut Kicker Chandler Catanzaro But Stay With Ryan Fitzpatrick as Starting QB This Week 13.11.2018

In a surprise move Bucs Head Coach Dirk Koetter announces that Ryan Fitzpatrick will continue to be the starting quarterback this week instead of switching back to Jameis Winston. Rick Stroud breaks down the news, plus the Bucs will have a new kicker moving forward as they cut Chandler Catanzaro and sign Cairo Santos, and Dirk Koetter hasn't decided if he will call plays this week or let Todd Monk...

Red Zone and Turnovers Doom the Buccaneers As They Lose 16-3 to Washington 12.11.2018

The Bucs defense plays well but the offense broke down in the red zone as they rack up 500 yards of offense but only score 3 points to lose 16-3 to Washington. Head Coach Dirk Koetter took over the play calling for the first time on Sunday but they couldn't overcome 4 turnovers, including 3 by QB Ryan Fitzpatrick. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down the loss and what they expect on Monday, namely...

Tom Jones on Rays Trading for Zunino, DeSean Jackson's Trade Request, Warren Sapp's Comments, and Ryan Fitzpatrick 09.11.2018

Rick Stroud is joined by short term Tampa Bay Times columnist Tom Jones who discusses why he's leaving the Times, the Rays trading Mallex Smith for Mike Zunino and Guillermo Heredia, what to make of DeSean Jackson still being on the Bucs, Warren Sapp's breakdown of the Bucs, and will Ryan Fitzpatrick remain the starting quarterback all year long. Today's show is presented by Continental Wholesale...

Can You Be A Good Teammates After Asking For a Trade & Matt Baker on Gators, Seminoles, USF and the College Football Playoff 08.11.2018

DeSean Jackson spoke to the media for the first time since he reportedly asked the Bucs to trade him. While he didn't deny it, can you be a good teammate after asking to be traded from a team. Plus we have Matt Baker to breakdown this week in College Football including FSU-Notre Dame, South Carolina-Florida and USF-Cincinnati. Also breaking news as the Rays are close to dealing Mallex Smith to the...

The Lightning Keep Rolling and What is Wrong With Bucs Defense Line? 07.11.2018

The Tampa Bay Lightning continue their hot start with a 5-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers to give them the best record in hockey as Nikita Kucherov nets a pair of goals and Steven Stamkos gets one as well. Plus the College Football Rankings are out as Michigan moves up to #4, what has gone wrong on the Bucs Defensive Line this season as they upgraded talent with not much improvement. Today's show i...

Gerald McCoy on the Bucs Defense and Not Being a Captain, and Dirk Koetter on Bad Tackling Hurting The Defense 06.11.2018

Gerald McCoy spoke publicly for the first time in several weeks on the Bucs Defense bad play of late, how he feels about not being a captain and what the players are doing to try to change it. Plus Dirk Koetter say bad tackling is the problem with the defense, Rays Blake Snell and Kevin Cash are finalists for postseason awards while Joey Wendle misses out, and the Tampa Bay Lightning are playing g...

Bucs Fall Behind Early and The Comeback Comes Up Short Again 05.11.2018

We know it sounds like a broken record but the Bucs fell behind 35-7 in Carolina, brought it back to 35-28 but eventually lose 42-28 to fall to 3-5 on the season. Rick Stroud breaks down the defensive issues, how Ryan Fitzpatrick played as a starter again and what lies ahead for the Bucs, plus Rick has an exclusive conversation with Ryan Fitzpatrick about how he is handling the season and what he...

Tom Jones on Ryan Fitzpatrick as the Bucs Starter, How Jameis Winston is Humbled Again and How Good Are The Lightning 02.11.2018

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss what to expect in Carolina as the Buccaneers play there Sunday with Ryan Fitzpatrick as their starter again, what Jameis Winston told the media on Thursday including that he's 'humbled', and just how good are the Tampa Bay Lightning. Today's show is presented by Continental Wholesale Diamonds http://continentalwholesalediamonds.com . Shop Continental Wholesale Dia...

Matt Baker On How USF, Florida, Florida State and Miami Will Rebound After Losses Last Week 01.11.2018

Matt Baker joins Rick Stroud to break down the week in college football and how the Florida schools can rebound after losses last week. He previews Florida vs Missouri, Florida State vs NC State, USF vs Tulane and of course Alabama at LSU. Today's show is presented by May Electric Solar at http://mayelectricsolar.com . Call them at 727-819-2862 to start saving 90-95% on your electric bill. Hosted...

Bucs Stand Pat At Trading Deadline and Lightning Roll Over The Devils 31.10.2018

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn't trade DeSean Jackson at Tuesday's trade deadline as they made no trades as they look to even their record at 4-4 this week in Carolina with Ryan Fitzpatrick as the starting quarterback. Rick Stroud tells you what he thinks the Bucs are thinking going forward, plus the Lightning shake off a slow start to crush the Devils 8-3, the College Football Playoff rankings are...

Ryan Fitzpatrick Is The Buccaneers Starting QB... For Now 30.10.2018

Bucs Head Coach Dirk Koetter announces that Ryan Fitzpatrick will start at QB this week in Carolina after Jameis Winston throws 4 INTs in Cincinnati and Fitzpatrick led a comeback that fell just short. Rick Stroud breaks down what it means, plus the Lightning are back home tonight vs. New Jersey and the Rays had a huge impact on the World Series. Today's show is presented by Millian-Aire for all y...

Quarterback Controversy Again For The Buccaneers 29.10.2018

Jameis Winston threw 4 interceptions and was benched as Ryan Fitzpatrick came in down 18 points to get the game tied with 65 seconds left. The Bucs lost but once again there is a controversy at quarterback with who should start in Carolina. Rick Stroud breaks it down as well as the defense digging a big hole again and did Desean Jackson ask for a trade. Plus the Florida schools all lost big on Sat...

Bucs-Bengals Preview, Break Up The Rays Coaches, and World's Largest Cocktail Party Is This Weekend 26.10.2018

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Matt Baker on Florida-Georgia, Florida State-Clemson and Can USF Remain Undefeated in Houston 25.10.2018

Tampa Bay Times College Writer Matt Baker breaks down the biggest Florida-Georgia game in over a decade, can Florida State hang with Clemson in Tallahassee and can USF put together a complete game in Houston to remain unbeaten. Today's show is presented by May Electric Solar at http://mayelectricsolar.com . Call them at 727-819-2862 to start saving 90-95% on your electric bill. Hosted on Acast. Se...

BUCS MAILBAG: Rick Stroud Answer Questions About Kwon Alexander, Jameis Winston, Trade Deadline, and More 24.10.2018

It's our Bucs Mailbag as Rick Stroud answers your questions about how the Buccaneers will replace Kwon Alexander, will the Bucs be active at the trade deadline next week, is what we see from Jameis Winston all he is capable of and is the organization set on keeping Jameis Winston for the forseable future. Today's show is presented by Swimming with the Manatees at Book online at http://SwimmingWith...

Bucs Lose Kwon Alexander For The Season In His Contract Year and the Lightning Shoot The Puck 23.10.2018

Bucs staring Mike Linebacker Kwon Alexander is out the for season after tearing his ACL in the Bucs OT win vs. the Browns, the Lightning shoot, shoot, and shoot as they pepper Chicago with an NHL record 33 shots in the 2nd period on Sunday night and the World Series is set to get underway tonight. Today's show is presented by Millian-Aire for all your air conditioning needs. Give them a call at 72...

Cantanzaro's Redemption as Bucs Beat the Browns To Snap Their 3-Game Losing Streak 22.10.2018

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones breakdown the sloppy Bucs win over the Browns in overtime as Chandler Cantanzaro hits a 59-yard field goal to win it. This came after he missed a 40-yarder and an extra point earlier in the game. Jameis Winston played well but still turned the ball over and took some sacks, and the defense played better under new defensive coordinator Mark Duffner. Today's show is present...

Bucs-Browns Preview, Mark Duffner's First Game as DC, and Lightning Start Season 4-1 as Ryan Callahan Returns 19.10.2018

Rick Stroud previews the Bucs-Browns matchup as Tampa Bay looks to get back to .500 and new defensive coordinator Mark Duffner takes the reins of the defense. We get a scouting report from Cleveland on Baker Mayfield, plus the Lightning finish their first homestand 4-1 as Ryan Callahan returns from injury. Today's show is presented by Continental Wholesale Diamonds http://continentalwholesalediamo...

Matt Baker on USF and UCF's Undefeated Starts, Gators Prep for Georgia and What to Expect from Florida State Going Forward 18.10.2018

Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker joins Rick Stroud to see if USF and UCF can make it to their matchup in November undefeated, how the Gators are preparing for Georgia next week and what to expect from Florida State the rest of the season. Today's show is presented by May Electric Solar at http://mayelectricsolar.com . Call them at 727-819-2862 to start saving 90-95% on your elect...

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