Sports Day Tampa Bay

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones the state of College Football in 2020 with COVID, the Gators win over Georgia as they lead the SEC East and the future for Jim Harbaugh and James Franklin at Michigan and Penn State. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on who is to really blame for the Bucs 38-3 loss to the Saints on Sunday Night, why did they abandon the run game, what was with Todd Bowles defense calls and can we read a lot into the loss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Joey Knight on the Bucs 38-3 loss to the Saints on Sunday Night Football as Tom Brady throws 3 interceptions and started the game with four straight 3-and-outs. The Saints have swept the season series with Tampa Bay and lead the Bucs by .5 game in the NFC South and they hold the tiebreaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud previews Sunday night's divisional showdown between the Buccaneers and the Saints as the winner will take control of the NFC South. The Saints should be getting wide receivers Michael Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders back while Antonio Brown will make his Bucs debut at Raymond James Stadium in primetime. Plus Matt Baker joins us to talk college football and whether this is Dan Mullen's best chance to beat Georgia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on Antonio Brown's first practice with the Buccaneers and media availability, Ali Marpet's concussion that could keep him out of the Sunday Night game vs. the Saints and Ryan Succop wins the Special Teams Player of the Week. Plus Chris Torello from Spectrum Sports 360 on Bay News 9 joins us to talk about Kevin Cash's Manager of the Year odds, Antonio Brown and Florida-Georgia this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on Antonio Brown being activated by the Buccaneers now that his suspension has been served, plus your mailbag questions including if the Bucs can have too much talent on offense, why they don’t play well in primetime, can analytics win a World Series and will college football get to Bowl season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 25-23 win over the Giants on Monday Night Football as the Bucs come from behind and stop a New York 2-point conversion in the final minute to get the victory. Tom Brady struggled in the first half but a better second half with TDs to Rob Gronkowski and Mike Evans led the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud previews the Buccaneers Monday Night Football game in New York vs. the Giants as the Bucs are looking to close out the first half the season at 6-2, a feat they haven't accomplished since 2002, the year they won the Super Bowl. Plus a conversation with former Buccaneers quarterback Brian Griese who will be on tonight's call and a look around at Sunday's NFL action, some Rays moves ahead of free agency, the Rowdies Championship Game cancelled and the Lightning's names have been engraved on the Stanley Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud discuss the positive COVID-19 test on the Giants which could affect the Bucs Monday Night game in New York. Plus Tom Jones is back to discuss how good the Bucs are this year and if Tom Brady is the MVP of the League. Then Matt Baker joins us to talk college football including the Gators back in action this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on the fallout that comes from Kevin Cash's decision to remove Blake Snell for Nick Anderson in the 6th inning of Game 6 and do the Rays have to win it all next year to live down that moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays Manager Kevin Cash's decision to pull Blake Snell in the 6th inning of a 2-hit shutout which backfired as the Dodgers scored 2 and went on to win Game 6 and become World Series Champions. The bullpen couldn't hold the lead as the hitting only got 5 hits and couldn't score more than a solo homerun from Randy Arozarena in the 1st inning. Plus Chris Godwin will miss the Monday night game at New York with a broken finger he had surgery on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays chances in Game 6 tonight as Blake Snell is on the mound with Tampa Bay needing a win to force Game 7 on Wednesday. Plus Tom Brady is playing at a level he's only done 2 other times in his career and those years he won the MVP award in 2007 and 2010. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays magically Game 4 on Saturday night as Seminole's own Brett Phillips was the hero but the Dodgers have regained the series lead behind Clayton Kershaw as they win Game 5 on Sunday 4-2. The Buccaneers are now 5-2 on the season after beating the Raiders in Las Vegas 45-20 as Tom Brady has thrown 15 TDs and 1 interception in his last 5 games as the offense is heating up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on the Bucs-Raiders game time change for Sunday's game from primetime to 4pm due to COVID-19 testing on the Raiders plus how this game is Jon Gruden's worst nightmare as he faces his old team and Tom Brady who beat him in the 'Tuck Rule' game. Then Rays Radio Pregame host Neil Solondz joins us to preview this weekend's World Series games 3, 4 and 5 as the Rays evened up the series on Wednesday and the bats started to warm up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 6-4 win to even the World Series at 1-1 as Brandon Lowe breaks out with 2 homeruns and Blake Snell pitched no hit the Dodgers through 4 innings. Plus Matt Baker joins us to talk about College Football as the Big Ten returns this week and the Gators are hoping to reopen their facilities on Monday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick after the Rays 8-3 loss in Game 1 of the World Series as Tyler Glasnow walked 6 and allowed 6 runs and the bats were quiet again against Clayton Kershaw. Plus your mailbag questions about Wander Franco, Shaq Barrett and OJ Howard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Rays Beat Writer Marc Topkin from Arlington, Texas, to preview the World Series between the Rays and Dodgers which starts tonight including how the starting pitching matches up, the bullpen and Randy Arozarena. Plus could this Buccaneers defense actually carry Tom Brady this season after they harassed Aaron Rodgers all game long on Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Eduardo Encina from Raymond James Stadium after the Bucs 38-10 victory over the Packers as the Buccaneers defense turned the game on 2 interceptions and dominated Aaron Rodgers leading to the Bucs scoring 38 unanswered points. Plus the Rays are going to the World Series for the first time since 2008 as Charlie Morton was once again big in a Game 7 and Randy Arozarena continues to impress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays dropping their 2nd straight to the Astros to force Game 6 tonight with Blake Snell on the mound needing a better effort than in Game 1. Plus the Bucs prepare to face Aaron Rodgers and the Packers who might be the best team in the NFC and suddenly the Bucs are looking at 3-3 if they lose and could be in 3rd place in the NFC South. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 4-3 loss in Game 4 meaning there will be a Game 5 tonight as the Rays lead 3-1. Tyler Glasnow pitched well but was behind too many hitters and the bats remain relatively quiet. Plus some Bucs injury updates on Carlton Davis and Matt Baker joins us to discuss the Florida Gators-LSU game postponement and Nick Saban testing positive for COVID-19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays moving 1 win from advancing to their 2nd World Series in franchise history as the defense shines once again in a 5-2 win over the Astros. The Rays are taking advantage of Jose Altuve's errors and will look to sweep tonight with Tyler Glasnow on the bump. Plus the Bucs are back at practice to prepare for the Packers and hoping to get several offensive weapons back this year and the Florida Gators have stopped football activities with 19 positive COVID-19 tests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays defense and timely home runs have given the Rays a 2-0 series lead in the ALCS as Manuel Margot's 3 run shot in the 1st was enough for the win. Plus former Bucs Coach Raheem Morris is the interim Head Coach in Atlanta and Tom Brady pokes fun at himself in congratulating Lebron James for winning his 4th championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays Game 1 win over the Astros in the ALCS as Blake Snell scuffles but only allows 1 run, Diego Castillo saves the game and Mike Zunino has the game-winning RBI. Plus the Lightning put Tyler Johnson on waivers as they look to move him to save salary, the Bucs had the weekend off but have lost Vita Vea for the season and it was a rough week of college football for the Florida schools. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Eduardo Encina are in Chicago as the Buccaneers lost 20-19 to the Bears after their last minute drive failed. Tom Brady was hit a lot as they only scored 1 touchdown, they were penalized a lot and they may have lost Vita Vea for a long time to injury. Plus the Rays will face the Yankees tonight in Game 5 of the ALDS as it's Tyler Glasnow vs. Gerrit Cole. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 8-4 win over the Yankees to take a 2-games-to-1 lead in the ALDS. Kevin Kiermaier hit a big 3-run homerun, Charlie Morton worked out of trouble and Randy Arozarena continues to carry the team as they are 1 win away from the American League Championship Series. Plus the Bucs are heading to Chicago for Thursday night football without Justin Watson, Chris Godwin and Shady McCoy while Leonard Fournette is doubtful. Also Tom Jones joins us again to talk Bucs football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on the Rays 7-5 victory over the Yankees in Game 2 of the ALDS to even the series as Tampa Bay hits 4 homeruns and strikeout 18 New York batters. Plus can the Lightning keep their core together and win another Stanley Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays dropping Game 1 of the ALDS to the Yankees after Blake Snell was handed a 3-2 lead in the 4th but couldn't hold onto the lead and then the Yankees blew it wide open in the 9th off John Curtiss to lose 9-3. Plus the Bucs are preparing for Chicago on Thursday night and the short week as they are dealing with injuries on offense and the NHL Draft starts tonigth but the Lightning currently don't have any picks in the first round. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Eduardo Encina break down the Bucs 38-31 win over the Chargers as they overcame a 17-point deficit an Tom Brady threw 5 TDs to 5 different receivers. The Bucs now have a short week as they play on Thursday night in Chicago and they will be without OJ Howard for the rest of the year after suffering an Achilles injury. Plus the Rays get set to face the Yankees tonight in the ALDS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud previews the Bucs-Chargers game this weekend at Raymond James Stadium as they will be without Chris Godwin, plus Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker on what happened to Florida State last week and what's on tap this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's Victory celebrations on Wednesday which included a boat parade, a ceremony at Raymond James Stadium and lots of alcohol. Plus the Rays sweep the Blue Jays to advance to the American League Divisional Series next week in San Diego and the Bucs will be without Chris Godwin this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Blake Snell's dominating performance as the Rays take the first game from the Blue Jays in the American League Wild Card Best of 3 series. The Lightning Stanley Cup celebrations have started ahead of today's public parties and the Bucs will play with fans this weekend at Raymond James Stadium albeit around 10,000. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tampa Bay Lightning are Stanley Cup Champions for the 2nd time in franchise history as Victor Hedman takes the Conn Smythe Trophy for MVP and the Bolts get redemption for their early playoff exit last year. Plus Marc Topkin on the Rays in the playoffs which begins today vs. Toronto. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is in Denver where the Buccaneers just beat the Broncos 28-10 to go 2-1 on the season and move into 1st place in the NFC South. Tom Brady threw for nearly 300 yards and 3 TDs while the defense was suffocating and special teams blocked a punt. The Lightning are looking to close out the Stanley Cup again tonight after losing Game 5 in overtime and the Rays finished the regular season at an American League best 40-20 and are hosting the Blue Jays Tuesday at 5pm to begin the playoffs. This episode is presented by Old Northeast Jewelers and Grand Seiko watches available at 1131 4th St North in St Pete. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers trip to Denver this weekend against an injury depleted Broncos, could the Lightning raise the Stanley Cup this weekend, the Rays preparing the playoffs next week and Tampa Bay Times College Football writer Matt Baker on the SEC starting up this weekend, FSU at Miami and just how well is college football doing this year with handling COVID-19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Steven Stamkos return to the Tampa Bay Lightning's lineup and he scored a beautiful goal on his third shift in what could become an iconic moment if they win the Stanley Cup. His teammates went nuts on the bench and then dominated the Stars for most of the night in a 5-2 win to pull within 2 wins of the cup. Meanwhile the Rays clinched the AL East division title for the 3rd time in history with an 8-5 win over the Mets and they sit at 37-20 with 3 games to play.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick as the Rays fail to clinch the AL East on Tuesday after a 5-2 loss to the Mets but their magic number is still 1 with 4 games to go, the Lightning get ready for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final tonight, plus your mailbag questions about the Bucs, Lightning, Rays and college football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 3-2 win over the Stars to even the Stanley Cup Final at 1-game apiece as the Power Play comes to life with 2 goals the Bolts defense limited Dallas' chances. The Bucs have a problem with dropped balls as Bruce Arians says 7 more of Tom Brady's passes should have been completed and the Rays lower their magic number to 1 to win the AL East. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Eduardo Encina after the Buccaneers 31-17 win over the Panthers as Tom Brady gets his first win in Tampa Bay, Mike Evans goes for more than 100 yards and the defense forced 4 turnovers. Plus the Lightning lay a stinker in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final and the Rays are close to clinching the AL East as the final week of the season is upon us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the big night in Tampa Bay sports as the Lightning clinch a spot in the Stanley Cup Final for the 3rd time in franchise history and the Rays clinch a playoff berth for the 6th time in their franchise history. Plus Tom Brady speaks for the first time since being called out by Bruce Arians and Tom Jones is back to talk about college football and the Big Ten's decision to play this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on if the relationship between Bruce Arians and Tom Brady is fine as the football world thinks it isn't, was the loss and performance in New Orleans predictable by the Bucs, and should Lightning fans be worried about closing out the series with the Islanders after losing their 5th straight game that could have clinched a Stanley Cup Final berth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's double overtime loss to the Islanders in Game 5 making it 5 straight Eastern Conference Finals games they have lost when they could have advanced to the Final. Plus Boston is outraged at Bruce Arians' comments about Tom Brady needing more determination and the Rays lower their magic number to make the playoffs with 12 to play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on Bruce Arians continued criticism of quarterback Tom Brady on Monday plus he called out a few others including left tackle Donovan Smith. So what does that mean for the Bucs, plus Steven Stamkos was skating on Monday and Jon Cooper says he's still in rehab and not expected back soon and the Rays have to go the rest of the regular season without Ji-Man Choi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Eduardo Encina from New Orleans where the Saints beat the Buccaneers 34-23 in Tom Brady's Tampa Bay debut but it wasn't a good one as he threw 2 interceptions including a pick-six and special teams weren't good either. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning-Islanders Game 3 without Alex Killorn who is suspended and Brayden Point's availability is still unknown, Bucs Mike Evans still not practicing with a hamstring issue but he's still questionable for Sunday's first game and your mailbag questions about the Bucs, Rays, Lightning and College Football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 2-1 last second win over the Islanders in the Eastern Conference Finals to take a 2-0 series lead but there is concern over Brayden Point's health and if Alex Killorn will get a suspension for a hit early in the game. Plus the Bucs might be without Mike Evans as he's missed 2 days of practice with a hamstring issue and some crazy scores in Major League Baseball on Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Chris Torello from Spectrum Sports 360 on Bay News 9 discuss the Lightning's chances of winning it all after their dominating 8-2 win in Game 1 over the Islanders, how the Buccaneers will use Leonard Fournette and what it means for Ronald Jones, is Kevin Cash the hands down Manager of the Year in baseball and USF Football kicks off this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on the Lightning's dominating performance in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals as they rout the Islanders 8-2 and set many records along the way including 5 points each for Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point. The Rays struggle in Washington as Max Scherzer was dealing and Bucs game week is here as the first depth chart is out and a rookie is starting at safety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on the Buccaneers cuts to get the roster down to 53 including running back Dare Ogunbowale and kicker Matt Gay, plus they are signing quarterback Josh Rosen to the Practice Squad after Miami released him. The Lightning are in Edmonton and ready to face the New York Islanders tonight in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals and the Rays keep rolling after taking 2 of 3 over the weekend and now have a 5.5 game lead over the Blue Jays and 6.5 games over the Yankees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones no what 'Stick to Sports' means, how sports and politics have become intertwined, and if protests work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on the Buccaneers decision to not have fans in the stands for their first 2 home games against the Panthers and Chargers, the Bucs signing running back Leonard Fournette to add to a crowded backfield where they'll have some decisions to make. The Rays Mike Brosseau hits 2 home runs against the Yankees less than 24 hours after Aroldis Chapman threw at his head as the Rays go 8-2 vs. New York this season, and Tom Seaver passes away at the age of 75. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.