Sports Day Tampa Bay

Rick Stroud on Bruce Arians saying he's gonna run a 'very, very physical preseason camp' to make sure the Bucs are complacent, the NFL expands it season to 17 games, the Lightning lose 3 in a row but luckily Victor Hedman is ok after getting hurt on Tuesday and remembering Tedd Webb who died at the age of 72. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions about the expectations for the Buccaneers in 2021, will the Bucs pursue anyone else in free agency, what positions could they look to add in the NFL Draft, Antonio Brown's civil suit, is Lavonte David a Hall of Famer, should the Rays trade for another reliever, what is happening with the Lightning right now, does Jeff Scott get a do-over for last year at USF, what to make of the Tim Peel suspension by the NHL and the Deshaun Watson investigation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers returning all 22 starters from the Super Bowl as Leonard Fournette signs, the Rays cut their roster for Opening Day including Josh Fleming who doesn't make it, the Lightning have lost 2 in a row without Ryan McDonagh and Erik Cernak, the quarterbacks impress at the USF Spring Game and farewell to Howard Schnellenberger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on how covering sports is great but is without it's headaches and frustrations. It's the best and worst events to cover in sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on the Buccaneers continuing to sign their free agents as Donovan Smith and Ndamukong Suh are both returning plus your mailbag questions about Antonio Brown, Leonard Fournette, the draft, Bruce Arians' legacy, and how pitching will fare this year in Major League Baseball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss Jameis Winston's emotional comments about Drew Brees who retired this year and if his second act in New Orleans can be successful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on Rob Gronkowski signing his new contract with the Buccaneers and what that means for the team, DeSean Jackson goes to the Rams in a good pickup plus Darek Sharp joins us from San Antonio where the USF Women's Basketball team will face top-seed NC State this afternoon for a berth in the Sweet 16. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the craziness that is March Madness as Oral Roberts is in the Sweet 16 as a 15 seed, plus the Lightning win both games over the weekend thanks to great goaltending, the NFL is set to release the Bucs season recap video this week and Ji-Man Choi may miss opening day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones are talking who the best broadcasters of all time and who are the up-and-coming announcers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Bucs continuing to sign their free agents as Ryan Succop and Aaron Stinnie are returning. Plus Austin Meadows continues to look good for the Rays in Spring Training and the Lightning continue to roll as Victor Hedman now has 500 career points.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on the Buccaneers who are keeping their drunken promises from the Boat Parade as they are bringing the band back for another run at the Super Bowl with Lavonte David, Chris Godwin, Shaq Barrett and Rob Gronkowski all returning. So can they win a 2nd Super Bowl with this group as NFL free agency is underway and every team is chasing Tampa Bay. Plus the Lightning are looking good at the halfway point of the season and they're in first place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on the Bucs putting the band back together as Shaq Barrett and Rob Gronkowski sign deals an avoid becoming a free agent and who the Bucs might sign next. Plus the Lightning lose to Nashville as they start 5 games in 7 days and your mailbag questions about Bucs ownership, franchise value, agents, Wander Franco and strike out ratios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud has the latest on Buccaneers free agency as the legal tampering period begins today at 12pm and Shaq Barrett isn't signed yet, how Tom Brady's restructured contract helps and the details on Lavonte David's deal. Plus the Lightning continue to roll as Brayden Point keeps shining while Nikita Kucherov is back on the ice after hip surgery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss Dak Prescott's deal with Cowboys and if but is there a more overrated franchise in sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on the the NFL setting their salary cap at $182.5 million for this season meaning the Buccaneers will most likely have to restructure some contracts to get under that number. Plus Eduardo Encina joins us to discuss the 1st place Tampa Bay Lightning who are off to their best start ever and will welcome fans back to Amalie Arena this weekend to raise their Stanley Cup banner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss the Buccaneers decision to franchise tag Chris Godwin and allow Shaquil Barrett to become a free agent if he doesn't sign a long-term deal in the next few days. Plus how the Lavonte David deal come to fruition to keep him a Buccaneer and reduce his salary cap hit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud answer your mailbag questions about the NFL Salary Cap, who the Bucs might use the Franchise Tag on, how is OJ Howard's rehab going and will he be a Buccaneer this year, could the Buccaneers get OBJ, who might the Bucs draft including a quarterback, how will the NFL schedule the 17th game, what is the over under on the Rays win total this year, how good is Blake Coleman on the Lightning and have you seen Ted Lasso. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud with the latest on Tom Brady and the Buccaneers attempting to restructure his contract to give them more salary cap flexibility as free agency approaches. Plus what some of Vincent Jackson's business colleagues are saying about his death and the Lightning are off to the best start in franchise history after scoring 6 straight goals in Chicago. 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 if the Gators have figured out how to fix their defense, is Florida State on the way back up and how big is USF getting their indoor practice facility by next summer. Plus what Giselle told Tom Brady right after he won the Super Bowl and Wander Franco crushes a homerun in Spring Training. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones why it's so hard for teams to repeat as Champions, is Randy Arozarena set to become a superstar this year and would you go to the Space Hotel? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on which of the 4 'Champa Bay' Championships means the most to you, if this is the best sports market to live in which one is the worst and if Drew Brees doesn't retire how does that impact the quarterback shuffle in the NFL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions 100% correct on if the Bucs should franchise Lavonte David, which free agents will they lose this offseason, should they have kept Josh Rosen, will the Bucs host NFL's opening night this year, will Randy Arozarena become a super star this year and does the NHL's siloed division help or hurt they Lightning in the playoffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on why it's hard to repeat as Super Bowl Champions as the Buccaneers have free agents they will lose from this team. Plus the Rays begin Spring Training and the Lightning are leading the division once again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud has the latest on Vincent Jackson's death including the private funeral that was held on Wednesday for family. Then we are joined by Rays Radio Pre/Post Game Host Neil Solondz to talk about Tyler Glasnow's new pitch, how will the pitching rotation shake out, what will Randy Arozarena do for an encore, Brandon Lowe's new motivation and will we finally see Wander Franco this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on which manager/coach would you want to manage a winner-take-all must-win game, which free agent should the Bucs franchise and which Rays new pitchers will have the best season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on Tiger Woods' one-car accident that has resulted in two broken legs and a fractured ankle as he's lucky it wasn't much worse. We discuss his part-fairy tale, part-tragic life and career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions about Tom Brady's contract, will Bucs free agents take less to stay, will they Franchise Tag Shaq Barrett, could JJ Watt join Tampa Bay, how will Rays stadium situation work out and what will their pitching rotation look like, plus did Rick enjoy covering the Bucs this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on if we should be surprised if Vincent Jackson's death should be a shock with what we know about the NFL as John Romano wrote about in the Tampa Bay Times. Plus Tom Brady is changing the power of the quarterback in the NFL as teams are desperately searching for elite QBs to lead their teams, should we be worried about the Lightning who have lost 3 of 4 and the Raptors knock off the 76ers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud has the latest on the Vincent Jackson investigation as a preliminary report was released that Jackson may have been dead for 2-3 days before he was found. Plus Tampa Bay Times Rays Beat Writer Marc Topkin joins us as pitchers and catchers have reported to Port Charlotte for the Rays. How will they setup their pitching staff this season, Blake Snell's thoughts on the World Series and being traded, and will Kevin Kiermaier be on the roster for Opening Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on the latest in the Vincent Jackson investigation including Sheriff Chad Chronister speaking about a possible cause of death before the autopsy has been completed. Plus the Rays make a couple of trades for more pitching, Tim Tebow retires from baseball and Fernando Tatis, Jr. signs a $340 million contract with the Padres. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on former Buccaneers receiver Vincent Jackson who died on Monday at the age of 38. He had a fantastic 12-year career but he'll be remembered more for what he did off the field in the community and helping others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions about Buccaneers free agency, what changed for the Bucs to have better drafts the last 4 years, who had a bigger impact as a rookie - Tristan Wirfs or Antoine Winfield, Jr., any current long-time Bucs destined for the Hall of Fame, next year's over/under for wins and should Tom Brady apologize for throwing the Lombardi Trophy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on his conversation with Bruce Arians which includes when it struck Bruce Arians that is now a Super Bowl Champion Coach, what he said to Tom Brady right after winning the game, how close Playoff Lenny was to becoming Waiver Wire Lenny and Tom Brady is having surgery this offseason. Plus the Rays sign a couple of pitchers, the Lightning lose Anthony Cirelli to injury for at least a couple of weeks and the Daytona 500 finally ended. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on if the Buccaneers can repeat as Super Bowl Champions next year. Plus is this Tom Brady's greatest accomplishment and just how good are the Lightning this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers Championship Boat Parade in downtown Tampa on Wednesday where Tom Brady threw the Lombardi Trophy from his boat to Cameron Brate, Bruce Arians said everyone was coming back next year and finally Devin White got to ride his horse around Raymond James Stadium with the Lombardi Trophy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on if Tom Brady winning the Super Bowl with the Buccaneers is his greatest accomplishment and where does it rank in sports history. Plus can the Buccaneers run it back next year and previewing today's boat parade in downtown Tampa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tom Brady's guarantee to his teammates that they would win the Super Bowl and his fiery speech he gave in a players only meeting. Plus Bruce Arians talking about the team's celebration, the Lightning win in Nashville as Curtis McElhinney gets his first start in 11 months and the Rays trade a pitcher. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers winning their 2nd Super Bowl as the defense bullied Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs by holding them to just 3 field goals. Tom Brady collected his 7th rings as he defeats 3 Super Bowl MVP quarterbacks to deliver the Bucs a home field victory! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview Super Bowl LV in Tampa between the Chiefs and the Buccaneers as the Bucs see Antonio Brown return to practice at full speed but Cam Brate is now dealing with a back issue. Plus we get the scoop on the Chiefs from Kansas City Star beat writer Herbie Teope as they are moving guys around on the offensive line to deal with injuries. It's the podcast 18 years in the making as the Buccaneers are back in the Super Bowl and Tom Brady is going for his 7th ring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on how Wednesday's Bucs practice was just like a regular Wednesday during the season with the exception of practicing a long halftime which occurs during the Super Bowl. The Bucs have good news on the injury front so far with Antoine Winfield Jr., Antonio Brown and more. Plus Tom Jones joins us on the return of Chris Archer to the Rays and his Super Bowl prediction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on Super Bowl memories of past games as Super Bowl 55 is just days away at Raymond James Stadium and for just the 2nd time in franchise history the Buccaneers are in the game. How has covering Super Bowl's changed over the years and what changes has COVID brought this year including Rick's mic not working for Zoom interviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Super Bowl (Virtual) Media Day as the Bucs and Chiefs took questions from the media over Zoom including how long Tom Brady wants to play, Rob Gronkowski faked his virtual workouts in the offseason and how Tyreek Hill would settle the debate of who is faster, he or Scotty Miller. Plus the Lightning beat the Predators 5-2 to sweep the 2-game series as the offense was rolling once again.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick as Super Bowl LV week is upon us as the Buccaneers continue their preparations for Sunday's game that's 18 years in the making for Bucs fans. Has Tom Brady turned from the heel to a fan favorite with the change in scenery, plus the Rams trade Jared Goff and 3 draft picks to Detroit for Matthew Stafford and the Lightning get physical with the Predators in a 4-3 win on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions about who the X-factor might be for the Bucs in the Super Bowl, how long will Tom Brady play, should he go into the Bucs Ring of Honor after just 1 season, is Jason Pierre-Paul a Hall of Famer, will other quarterback find it hard to form a Super Team after moving teams, why did Josh Heupel leave UCF for Tennessee and what's the latest on the Rays stadium situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss the Baseball Writers decision to elect exactly no one to the Hall of Fame this year. Does Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Curt Schilling belong in the Hall or should alleged steroid use and political statements worthy of denying entry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on if Tom Brady leading the Buccaneers to the Super Bowl at the age of 43 is the greatest sports story in Tampa Bay history. Plus Tom Brady has ended the debate of the 'Greatest Of All Time' and what to make of Aaron Rodgers career in which he's made it to 1 Super Bowl. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on just how big Tom Brady's accomplishment of 10 Super Bowl appearances is and how he isn't appreciated enough for what he has done. Plus Tom Brady's parent had COVID-19 at the start of the season and it was series, we're ready for the Olympics this year in Florida, the Lightning have more schedule changes and lose Mitchell Stephens indefinitely and Arizona asks Major League Baseball to push back the start of Spring Training. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is in Green Bay where the Buccaneers defeated the Packers 31-26 in the NFC Championship to earn a trip back home to Tampa for Super Bowl 55 on February 7th. Rick and Joey Knight break down the game as the Buccaneers perservered through 6 dropped passes from their receivers and a Packers comeback after leading 28-10 in the 3rd quarter. The defense came up with big plays including turnovers and the Bucs converted a 4th-and-3 late in the 1st half that led to a touchdown a play later. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Joey Knight preview the NFC Championship between the Bucs and Packers. How do Brady and Brees stack up, what does Vita Vea's return mean, how impressive is Devin White in leading the defense, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on the Tom Brady-Aaron Rodgers quarterback matchup this weekend in the NFC Championship Game but can Rodgers be in the GOAT conversation with only 1 Super Bowl win. Plus would a Buccaneers Super Bowl win rate as the greatest year of any Tampa Bay team of all time plus who will win the AFC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.