Sports Day Tampa Bay

Rick Stroud on how the entire sports world has come to a halt in just 24 hours since Rudy Gobert tested positive for coronavirus and now the NBA, NHL, MLB, MLS, PGA and more have suspended or delayed their seasons. Plus Rick answers your mailbag questions about how the Bucs will use to entice Tom Brady to become a Buccaneer, will the Bucs draft an offensive tackle or running back in the draft, and why the Rays won't announce their postseason plan if they get the dual-city plan up and running. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on the coronavirus' impact on sports as the NBA suspends it season, the NCAA is playing games in empty arenas and the NHL needs more time to decide. Rick is joined by Tampa Bay Times USF Beat Writer to discuss this impact on the NCAA Tournament coming to Tampa next week and how USF Spring Football practice started under new head coach Jeff Scott. Then Rick breaks down how the Bucs are all-in in their pursuit of free agent quarterback Tom Brady when the new league year starts next week. Today's show is presented by Tampa Bay Downs, the premier multi-entertainment destination on Florida’s gulf coast with live horse racing on Wednesdays, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss what impact closing locker rooms to sports media will have on covering sports and if it could become the norm, the Lightning have more fight in them but is it a good thing, and who is the best quarterback for the Buccaneers not named Jameis Winston. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are some big changes in IndyCar racing as Roger Penske takes over as owner while still being an car owner as some complications come with it, new technology for the series with a new aeroscreen, what the race is doing in the wake of the coronavirus, plus Tampa Bay Times writer Matt Baker sat down with Graham Rahal to discuss the Grand Prix and all the changes in IndyCar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which NFL players will make it to free agency as franchise and transition tag announcement are due this week ahead of any vote on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement by the players which is due 8 hours later, Rick Stroud thinks Jameis Winston will hit free agency and will not receive a tag from the Buccaneers, plus the Lightning came for a hockey game and fights broke out as they beat Boston 5-3 plus a couple of line brawls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions including if Bruce Arians has already made up his mind about Jameis Winston, does Winston's home record affect the Bucs decision on his future, is Matt Gay to blame for some of the quarterback issues with the Bucs, should they take a running back with their first round pick this year and does Rick have a Tom Brady to the Bucs story already written should he decide to sign in Tampa Bay? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud has the best landing spots for quarterback Jameis Winston if he leaves the Lightning once free agency starts in 2 weeks, plus Diana Nearhos on how the Lightning will cope without Steven Stamkos for 6-8 weeks, how the coronavirus is affecting the Lightning and looking back at 10 years of Jeffrey Vinik owning the Lightning and how the franchise has transformed. Today's show is presented by Tampa Bay Downs, the premier multi-entertainment destination on Florida’s gulf coast with live horse racing on Wednesdays, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Chris Torello from Spectrum Sports 360 to discuss if Jameis Winston is the biggest wild card in the quarterback carousel that is occurring in the NFL right now, could Jameis Winston play for the Dallas Cowboys, are the Bucs really in the running to get the services of Tom Brady, and what does Steven Stamkos' latest injury mean for the Lightning's playoff hopes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on some reports that say the Buccaneers are hot on Saints backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to lead them next season, plus could Jameis Winston be a backup to Drew Brees next season in New Orleans? Plus hear from Jason Licht at the NFL Combine last week as he talked about Jameis Winston's season, OJ Howard's role moving forward and how good the defense was last season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on what using the franchise tag on Shaq Barrett means for Jameis Winston's future with the Bucs, the Lightning snapped a 4-game losing streak but learn that Steven Stamkos is out for 6-8 weeks with surgery on a core muscle injury, Blake Snell is getting a cortisone shot and might miss the start of the season since we can't have nice things and the Vipers snap their 3-game losing streak with a shutout on Sunday night as Quinton Flowers was not with the team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions including whether he is tired of talking about the Bucs quarterback position, how would Tom Brady do in Bruce Arians' offense, if the Bucs sign a free agent quarterback why should Bucs fans be excited since another team just said they weren't good enough, should the Bucs add a veteran to the secondary, where will Jason Pierre-Paul play this season, will the Buccaneers be asking for a new stadium soon, had the Rays built a stadium at Al Lang a decade ago what would we think of that now and why does Gaylord Perry get a pass for cheating while the steroid era guys don't. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on the Boston writer who says Tom Brady could be coming to Tampa Bay this season in free agency, Bucs Head Coach Bruce Arians has seen sketches of the new uniforms and it's more like the Super Bowl unis than the creamsickle, Quinton Flowers wasn't at Vipers practice on Wednesday and Steven Stamkos may miss tonight's game vs. Chicago as the Lightning look to stop a 3-game losing streak. Today's show is presented by Tampa Bay Downs, the premier multi-entertainment destination on Florida’s gulf coast with live horse racing on Wednesdays, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce Arians calls Jameis Winston an 'unknown quantity' after a December that was not what he was looking for but notes he can win with Winston at quarterback. Arians also says he wants to see what else is out there, plus why signing Shaq Barrett is a higher priority for the Bucs and which free agents could return. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on the Bucs confirming that they will be unveiling new uniforms this April and Bucs Twitter is on fire. Plus Eduardo Encina joins us to discuss baseball's reaction to the Astros cheating scandal, how will the Rays look different with new additions and will the Vipers find ways to play Quinton Flowers more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who should the Buccaneers use the franchise tag on, Jameis Winston or Shaq Barrett, and how the NFL's Collective Bargaining Agreement affects that decision, Bucs adding assistant coach Monte Kiffin to Ring of Honor, Gerald McCoy would like to play the last game this year in Tampa, Lightning have lost 2 in a row as they come back home and they've signed a defenseman, the Vipers are now 0-3 and the Rays have started Spring Training games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on the NFL owner's vote approving a plan to expand the season to 17 games and the playoffs to 14 teams. It's now in the players hands to see if it moves forward. Plus Rays Radio host Neil Solondz on the 2020 Rays including how the new faces will fit in, how the bullpen might be used and will we see Wander Franco in the big leagues this year? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick and Tom are together again as they are here to calm everyone down on MLB's future after the Astros and Red Sox sign stealing controversies, are we going a little to far when one analyst thinks the Bucs should move on from Jameis Winston because he has too many delay of game penalties, the problems the XFL is having with quarterback and getting meat sweats. Today's show is presented by Tampa Bay Downs, the premier multi-entertainment destination on Florida’s gulf coast with live horse racing on Wednesdays, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drew Brees announces that he will play this year for the Saints meaning Teddy Bridgewater is looking for a new home the quarterback shuffle is beginning. The Lightning beat the Avalanche in overtime on Monday to set a franchise record of 11 straight wins as they continue to roll with 22 games remaining and Lebron James is the latest to criticize Rob Manfred for the lack of punishment to those involved in sign stealing on the Astros. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions including why Rob Manfred didn't investigate the Astros for sign stealing sooner, what will happen to the Astros on the field this year with so many players unhappy with the lack of punishment, should Rays fans boo Charlie Morton for his part, how much will Stu Sternberg pay for a new stadium, what's behind Breshad Perriman's success this year, does Jason Pierre-Paul want to return to Tampa Bay, and should Cardale Jones get another shot at NFL after success in the XFL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has reiterated he made the correct decision to not punish the Astros players involved in sign-stealing despite the continued criticism from other players, the Lightning make a trade ahead of the deadline for Devils forward Blake Coleman, and the Bucs haven't decided what to do with Jameis Winston yet so Rick Stroud lays out their options. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud talks with Matt Baker to preview the Daytona 500 this weekend, what is Jimmie Johnson's legacy in Nascar and can Denny Hamlin go back-to-back. Plus Rick talks with Rays pitcher Brent Honeywell, Jr., who hopes to pitch this season for the first time since March of 2018 when he underwent Tommy John surgery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on the Buccaneers video that hints at new uniforms are on the way this year and Jameis Winston did indeed have laser eye surgery. Plus Diana Nearhos on the red-hot Tampa Bay Lightning, Yanni Gourde's long goalless streak is over and injuries are starting to mount. And some new rules approved by MLB to start this season including a 3-batter minimum for pitchers within an inning. Today's show is presented by Tampa Bay Downs, the premier multi-entertainment destination on Florida’s gulf coast with live horse racing on Wednesdays, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tampa Bay Times Rays Beat Writer Marc Topkin joins Rick Stroud as Rays Spring Training is set to begin and Stu Sternberg continues to push his split season plan with Montreal at a meeting with Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and Hillsborough County Commissioner Ken Hagan. Plus Kevin Kiermaier has revamped his swing for this season, what will the Rays do with the bullpen without Emilio Pagan, Charlie Morton's future with the Rays and his regret for the Astros cheating and how will Jose Martinez be used by the Rays. 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 quarterback controversy for the Tampa Bay Vipers between Aaron Murray and Quentin Flowers, did Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston have eye surgery, the Rays ready to open Spring Training this week and just how good is Oscar award winning movie Parasite? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud was at Rays FanFest where Stu Sternberg was confronted by fans about his split-city plan, Charlie Morton expressed contrition about the Astros sign-stealing scandal and Rick spoke to Emilio Pagan hours before he was traded to San Diego for another outfielder who sounds a lot like Kevin Kiermaier. Plus the Vipers opened their XFL play with a dud in New York as they lose 23-3 and the Lightning remain red-hot as they are in Columbus tonight to play the Blue Jackets for the first time since getting swept by them in the playoffs last year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud talks with the Tampa Bay Sports Commission's Rob Higgins about what we can expect from Super Bowl LV in Tampa in 1-year. Since the last time we hosted a Super Bowl, the event has grown tremendously and so has our region. Plus what is Rick's favorite Super Bowl location and the XFL and the Tampa Bay Vipers kick off this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions including if the Bucs have decided on the future of Jameis Winston in Tampa Bay, could the Bucs bring back Gerald McCoy, could Derek Carr be an option if Tom Brady signs in Las Vegas, will the Buccaneers get new uniforms this year, should the Rays have blocked the Astros from hiring James Click, will Stu Sternberg's Montreal plan hurt attendence even more this year and when will the Bucs finally make the playoffs. Today's show is presented by Tampa Bay Downs, the premier multi-entertainment destination on Florida’s gulf coast with live horse racing on Wednesdays, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss what Super Bowl 55 will be like next year in Tampa as the Buccaneers look to become the first team to play in the Super Bowl in their home stadium, plus should Major League Baseball have stopped the Astros from hiring James Click from the Rays after they cheated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud recaps the wild finish in Super Bowl LIV as Patrick Mahomes now has an MVP and Super Bowl MVP award before the age of 25, plus the Astros cheated but their reward is raiding the Rays front office to hire James Click as their new General Manager Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud sat down this week for an exclusive interview with 49ers consultant Chris Foerster who is a recovering addict working his way back to coaching football. He last coached in the NFL for the Dolphins and this week he was back in Miami for the Super Bowl. You'll hear about his story and how he hopes to help others in need, plus John Lynch missed the call for the Hall of Fame for the 7th straight year and the Lightning continue to roll after sweeping the 3 California teams on the road. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Chris Torello from Spectrum Sports 360 on Bay News 9 preview Super Bowl LIV from Miami as it's Patrick Mahomes vs. Jimmy Garoppolo, Andy Reid vs. Kyle Shanahan as the season ends this Sunday. Plus the Lightning won in Los Angeles on Wednesday as they continue to play well with 32 games to go in 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 electric bill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud sat down with 49ers General Manager John Lynch at Super Bowl LIV in Miami to discuss how 1 phone call took him from the broadcast booth to the front office, did he ever consider trying to become the Bucs GM, and what has he done to turn a 4-win team into NFC champs in 1 season. Today's show is presented by Tampa Bay Downs, the premier multi-entertainment destination on Florida’s gulf coast with live horse racing on Wednesdays, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is in Miami for Super Bowl LIV asking why didn't the 49ers draft Patrick Mahomes in the 2017 NFL Draft, is Jimmy Garoppolo being overlooked in this Super Bowl, and Diana Nearhos joins us to talk about the Lightning's long break and if their loss in Dallas on Monday shows they are falling back into bad habits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is in Miami for Super Bowl LIV as the Chiefs and 49ers just wrapped up Opening Night at Marlins Park where the players were remembering Kobe Bryant who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday as they prepare for their matchup on Sunday. Plus the Lightning play well but make too make mistakes in a 3-2 overtime loss to Ben Bishop and the Dallas Stars and Major League Baseball may be considering bringing the Designated Hitter to the National League soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kobe Bryant, his daughter and 7 others died in a helicopter crash on Sunday morning as the sports world mourns the passing of a legend. There were touching tributes throughout sports including at the Pro Bowl as the news broke. Plus it's Super Bowl week as Rick Stroud breaks down the story lines before Media Night tonight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss what the Bucs should do with the Franchise tag this offseason as they have to choose between Jameis Winston and Shaq Barrett, Eli Manning will announce his retirement today but is he a hall of fame quarterback and what will Rays pitcher Charlie Morton say in Spring Training about the Astros sign stealing. 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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is at the Pro Bowl where Shaquille Barrett is making his first appearance and says he wants to re-sign with the Bucs but he’s looking for a good deal. What does that mean for Jameis Winston, plus Eli Manning retires and Rays farm system among the best in baseball still. Today's show is presented by Tampa Bay Downs, the premier multi-entertainment destination on Florida’s gulf coast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions about Phillip Rivers chances of landing in Tampa Bay, how John Lynch built a Super Bowl team in 3 seasons while the Bucs haven’t made the playoffs in 12 years, is Jason Licht feeling heat, which free agents should the Bucs re-sign and why should a baseball fan believe baseball after another scandal that affected the outcomes of games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Marc Topkin to talk about the Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2020 which will be announced tonight as Derek Jeter seems to be a lock but will Barry Bonds and/or Roger Clemens finally get in this year? Plus the latest on the Astros punishment after using technology to steal signals and if the punishment fits the crime and why players haven't been suspended. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the Chiefs and the 49ers in Super Bowl LIV as both teams won in impressive fashion in their conference championship games. The Lightning go 11-2 in their 13 game stretch in 21 days as they are now in their bye week before the All-Star game and more fallout in the baseball sign stealing saga as the Mets fire manager Carlos Beltran before he ever coaches a game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jameis Winston's camp sees his upcoming free agency as a chance to get a huge payday in the range of $30 million a year for multiple years. Rick Stroud breaks down what this means for the Buccaneers and how it may play out plus a preview on the conference championship games this weekend as Kansas City hosts Tennessee and Green Bay travels to San Francisco. 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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions about MLB's investigations and punishments of teams using technology to steal signs, what is baseball worst scandal, what can the Rays do to not fall victim to cheating, plus what happens with Jameis Winston and the Bucs, which Buccaneers was most improved, biggest surprise and biggest disappointment, who should the Buccaneers franchise this year, what is Rick's most memorable Super Bowl he covered and was LSU that good or Clemson overrated? Today's show is presented by Tampa Bay Downs, the premier multi-entertainment destination on Florida’s gulf coast with live horse racing on Wednesdays, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Chris Torello from Spectrum Sports 360 on Bay News 9 discuss if MLB's punishment enough for the Houston Astros and why weren't players suspended. Plus where does LSU's championship team rank among the all-time greats and who will win the Conference Championship Games this weekend in the NFL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LSU dominates Clemson in the National Championship as Joe Burrow completes one of the greatest seasons for a quarterback with 60 touchdowns and a 15-0 record. LSU beats 7 Top 10 teams this season, the most ever including outscoring Georgia, Oklahoma and Clemson by a combined 142-63 to close out the season. Plus Major League Baseball has handed out punishments to the Houston Astros for using technology to steal signs while winning the 2017 World Series, but was it enough? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick and Steve break down the NFL Divisional Weekend games as we're now down to four teams remaining to see who will play in the Super Bowl. The home teams won 3 of the 4 games with the exception being the Titans who handled the top seeded Ravens with ease. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs staged a huge comeback to win going away of the Texans, the 49ers defense was too much for the Vikings and the Packers defeated the Seahawks in the closest finish of the weekend. The Lightning lost in New Jersey to snap their 10-game win streak despite playing well enough to win and USF basketball lost a close game to 9th ranked Memphis on Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud previews the NFL Divisional Playoffs this weekend as we're ready to determine who will play in the conference championship games, plus Carson Palmer's comments on how Jameis Winston could do in year 2 in Bruce Arians offense. 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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Diana Nearhos as the Lightning have now won 8 games in a row and are in second place in the Atlantic Division. They discuss Carter Verhaeghe's path to the NHL after his hat trick on Tuesday, who has been the Bolts most surprising player this year and how has Mikhail Sergachev improved this year. Today's show is presented by Tampa Bay Downs, the premier multi-entertainment destination on Florida’s gulf coast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and his longtime radio partner Tom Jones discuss the Lightning's season turnaround and whether there might be more rough times ahead, who would be the best quarterback for the Buccaneers next season and who will win the college football National Championship between Clemson and LSU. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions about Jameis Winston's status with the Buccaneers, what quarterbacks could the Bucs look at signing if they move on from Winston, how will the Bucs address their running game, who might not be back on defense, plus should USF fans hit the brakes some on the Jeff Scott hire, and how will the Rays do this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tampa Bay Lightning have won their 7th straight game on a tough back-to-back as Andrei Vasilevskiy is playing well and the defense has improved as they are once again in competition for the Atlantic Division. Then Tom Brady and Drew Brees both lose at home on NFL Wild Card weekend while Deshaun Watson and Russell Wilson play well in big wins to setup the NFL Divisional Playoff round this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.