Sports Day Tampa Bay

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your Buccaneers mailbag questions on Thanksgiving Day about Todd Bowles future, Liam Coen, Joe Tryon-Shoyinka and what the Bucs need to do to make the playoffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Joey Knight to break down this week's college football action in rivalry week as the regular season winds down with Florida-Florida State among others. Plus the Bucs get good news on Jordan Whitehead and Jon Cooper reaches a milestone behind the bench for the Lightning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's 8-2 win over the Avalanche as Brandon Hagel records 5 assists and Anthony Cirelli extends his goal streak to a career-high 6 games. Plus what does Jordan Whitehead's injury mean for the Buccaneers secondary and MLB adjusts the Rays schedule reduce the number of home games in July and August. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 30-7 dominating win over the New York Giants that saw all 3 running backs score a TD as well as an epic celebration from Baker Mayfield on his rushing TD. The defense got 4 sacks and played well all game. Plus the Gators become bowl eligible by upsetting Ole Miss, South Florida is going bowling too after beating Tulsa and it was a crazy weekend in College Football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview this weekend's Buccaneers-Giants game as the Mike Evans looks ready to return and Tampa Bay is looking to make a run to the postseason. Plus we answer your mailbag questions 100% correct about Todd Bowles, his defense, any adjustments that might be made and his future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick discuss Rob Manfred's comments about baseball's commitment to the fans of Tampa Bay and how he'd like to see the stadium situation figured out by 2026. Plus your mailbag questions on the Rays and Florida State's season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Rays Beat Writer Marc Topkin to discuss the latest on the Pinellas County Commission delaying the stadium vote again as the the team is calling for new terms due to cost overruns because of delays. Plus the Rays will play at Steinbrenner Field this season and how that, and an election, plays into the the Commission's decision. Then the Rays traded Jose Siri to the Mets for a relief pitcher. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick are back after some time away during the Buccaneers bye week. They discuss the Bucs returning to practice to face the Giants this week as Tommy DeVito will start at QB for New York, how Tampa Bay can still win the division, the Rays stadium saga continues as we know they'll play in Tampa next year but after that is up in the air again, the Lightning have won 2 in a row as Andrei Vasilevskiy gets to 300 wins, the Florida Gators upset LSU and could make a bowl game this year and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Tom Jones to discuss the Rays stadium saga after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Jon Gruden on the sidelines for a Buccaneers game and Tom Brady's broadcast career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by his former radio partner, Tom Jones, to discuss Florida State's fall, the Buccaneers playoff chances and Baker Mayfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Joey Knight to discuss Florida State's firing of 3 assistant coaches, Billy Napier will return next season at Florida, USF's struggle at quarterback, Miami loses and Florida Men's Basketball Coach Todd Golden is still coaching despite Title IX investigation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct, or your money back, on the Buccaneers late-game play calling, Bruce Arians, not trading for players and looking for good news on the Rays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers stretch of 4 straight losses, Baker Mayfield's thoughts on not going for the win in the last few games and what the Bucs might do the rest of the season as the schedule lightens up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 23-20 loss to the San Francisco 49ers that saw Tampa Bay not push for the win, instead settling to play for overtime and earn another loss. The Bucs enter their bye week losing 4 straight. Tristan Wirfs and Zyon McCollum left the game injured, Antoine Winfield, Jr., didn't have a good game and Bucky Irving wasn't in on the goal line at the end of the game despite being the best runner on the day. Also Florida colleges had a bad weekend and the Rowdies season ends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Buccaneers game vs. the rested 49ers this week as they may get Christian McCaffrey back. What can the Bucs do to end their 1-3 skid as they prepare for their bye week. Plus we answer your mailbag questions on Antoine Winfield, Jr., the Buccaneers defense, when to go for 2-points and could Juan Soto sign with the Rays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Joey Knight to discuss DJ Lagway's status as Florida travels to Texas, USF hosts homecoming vs. Navy as they unveil more renderings of their new stadium and Florida State is at Notre Dame. Plus more on Amir Abdur-Rahim's impact at USF and some Buccaneers injury news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers not making any moves at the Trade Deadline as they are set to finish the season with the players they currently have on the roster and what is causing the run of hamstring injuries for Tampa Bay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 30-24 OT loss at Kansas City which saw Tampa Bay not go for 2 to win it and instead play for overtime. The running game averaged 5-yards a carry while Baker Mayfield didn't turn the ball over. Tampa Bay is now 4-5, 2 games behind Atlanta in the division. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview tonight's Buccaneers game in Kansas City vs. the undefeated Chiefs. How can the Tampa Bay defense stop Patrick Mahomes and what will the offense do against the Chiefs defense. Plus the Florida Gators give Georgia all they can handle, USF's Alex Golesh's postgame reaction after beating FAU, the Rays re-sign Brandon Lowe and the Rowdies win their first playoff game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your Buccaneers mailbag questions about Todd Bowles and the front office, plus a preview of college football this weekend including Florida-Georgia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on what has gone wrong with the Buccaneers defense this season after they've lost 3 games where their offense scored 26 or more points. Players mistakes, the lack of depth and commitment from the front office and owners are all contributing factors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your Buccaneers mailbag questions about Todd Bowles, the defense and Jason Licht. Plus we remember former USF Basketball Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim who passed away last week at the age of 43. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Steven Stamkos' return to Amalie Arena as the Lightning beat the Predators 3-2 in overtime but Stamkos did have 2 assists in the game. Plus Todd Bowles will still call the defensive plays despite the poor performances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 31-26 loss to the Atlanta Falcons that essentially puts them 2 games back in the division. The defense once again gave up more than 30 points while the offense scored a lot but go away from what was working most of the game. Plus Steven Stamkos return to Amalie Arena tonight, the World Series and a bonehead play by a Bears DB. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview Sunday's Buccaneers-Falcons game that will see the Buccaneers offense without Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. Plus can the defense hold Atlanta to less yards and points than they did a few weeks ago. Also we answer your mailbag questions on what the Bucs will do at wide receiver going forward and what's wrong with the defense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on why the Buccaneers are unlikely to trade for a wide receiver now that Chris Godwin in on Injured Reserve and Mike Evans will miss at least the next 3 games. Plus the Lightning waive Conor Sheary and an inside look at Tropicana Field after Hurricane Milton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick with updates on Mike Evans and Chris Godwin's injuries as the Buccaneers need help at the wide receiver position. Plus what can Tampa Bay do defensively after giving up 500+ yards in 2 of the last 3 games. Plus the Lightning beat the Devils 8-5 as Brandon Hagel gets a natural hat trick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 41-31 loss to the Ravens on Monday night that saw both star receivers, Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, leave with injuries. Godwin looks to be done for the season while Evans could miss at least a few weeks. Baker Mayfield has now thrown 5 interceptions in the last 2 games but who will he throw to going forward. Plus the Lightning lose in Toronto as Andrei Vasilevskiy was pulled halfway through the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview tonight's Buccaneers-Ravens Monday Night Football game including what the running back rotation might look like after the week that Sean Tucker and Bucky Irving had last week. Plus some observations around the NFL, Florida's win over Kentucky and the Lightning's first loss of the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correctly about if Liam Coen could leave the Bucs after this season, Jake Camarda's future, Bucs running backs, could they trade for a pass rusher, Devin White's season and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Sean Tucker winning NFC Offensive Player of the Week, so should he be the starting running back on Monday night vs. Baltimore. Plus does Tom Brady's broadcasting restrictions from being an NFL owner hurt his chances of succeeding in the booth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the emotional Lightning season opener as Tampa Bay continues the recovery from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the Bolts win again by a 4-1 score to start 2-0, Antoine Winfield, Jr. details his injury and who should be the Buccaneers RB1 heading into the Ravens game on Monday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers running back situation after a big day by Sean Tucker and Bucky Irving in New Orleans. Plus your mailbag questions about Baker Mayfield, the Buccaneers defense, The Trop and the Lightning season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 51-27 win in New Orleans that saw them get out to fast start, lose the lead in a bad 2nd quarter and then shut out the Saints in the 2nd half. The Buccaneers ran the ball with Bucky Irving and Sean Tucker as Rachaad White was out and the defense welcomed back Antoine Winfield, Jr. Plus the Lightning won their season opener and the Gators almost pulled off the upset at Tennessee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Hurricane Milton's landfall near Sarasota and the impact it will have on the entire west coast of Florida. Plus how the Buccaneers and Lightning are preparing for games this weekend while their thoughts are back here in Tampa Bay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Rays Beat Writer Marc Topkin to discuss what went wrong for the Rays in 2024, how they are looking to improve the offense in 2025 and which pitchers could be traded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick with the latest on Hurricane Milton and how it's impacting the Bucs and Lightning. Plus we answer your mailbag questions 100% correct about the Bucs playing on Thursday night, who's to blame for the Falcons loss and the hard part about playing rookies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the how Hurricane Milton is impacting the Buccaneers and Lightning this week, some more thoughts on the Bucs loss in Atlanta on Thursday and a wild weekend in College Football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 36-30 overtime loss to the Atlanta Falcons that saw Tampa Bay fail to end the game and giving up 509 yards passing to Kirk Cousins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Buccaneers-Falcons game tonight in Atlanta. The Bucs will still be missing key pieces to injury so can they be as effective as they were against Philly. Plus we answer your mailbag questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss UCF-Florida, Miami-Cal and Florida State-Clemson this weekend. Plus looking back at Colorado-UCF and USF's loss at Tulane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers prep for the Falcons this week on a short week, Brady's response to Baker Mayfield, an incredible Tom Moore story and the 'Hit King' Pete Rose dies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 33-16 win over the Eagles that saw Mike Evans become the franchise scoring leader, Lavonte David passed 1500 tackles and Baker Mayfield had another good game. Plus Tom Brady fired back at Mayfield and broke some news where he almost played in 2020. Also the Rays season is over at 80-82. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers-Eagles game this weekend and why Baker Mayfield has to make better decisions and the Offensive Line has to do better. Plus Tom Brady returns to Raymond James Stadium with Fox, the Rays are eliminated from playoff contention and the Lightning's wild game in Orlando. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss the craziness of NIL as UNLV's QB leaves over a dispute, recapping USF's loss to Miami and Florida and Florida State's wins, plus a preview of this weekend's games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correct on Jon Gruden, Buccaneers injuries, offensive line, Cam Brate and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers starting to realize Bucky Irving should get more carries, the lack of protection for Baker Mayfield and where is the pass rush. Plus the Rays still have a shot at the playoffs as they open a series in Detroit, the Lightning have their 1st preseason game tonight and USF turns down an invite to the Pac-12. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 26-7 loss to the Denver Broncos as Sean Payton continues to have Todd Bowles' number and Baker Mayfield was under pressure all day. The schedule doesn't get easier with the Philadelphia Eagles coming to town next. Plus USF hangs with Miami for a half, Florida and Florida State win and the Rays have won 4 straight to get back to .500 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Bucs-Broncos game this weekend as Tampa Bay enters the game with injuries mounting. How will they handle the game and can OC Liam Coen make adjustments in the blocking scheme to protect Baker Mayfield. Plus Shohei Ohtani is MLB's first 50-50 man, Zach Littell has thrown 20 consecutive innings without giving up a run and Victor Hedman is named Lightning Captain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss the latest on Billy Napier's tenure at Florida, what's wrong at Florida State and previewing the USF-Miami game at Raymond James Stadium Saturday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.