Sports Day Tampa Bay

Lightning Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy has put up back-to-back shutouts to set the franchise record at 18 but the defense in front of him has stepped up to help, plus how Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray does at the NFL Combine could be the key to the Bucs draft by creating urgency for teams to move up, more MLB player criticize the Rays 'Opener' strategy and a clean Daytona 500 ends with 2 big crashes wiping out most of the field. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud talks with Tampa Bay Times College Football and Nascar Writer Matt Baker about the news that Florida Defensive Coordinator Todd Grantham is staying with the Gators after turning down the Cincinnati Bengals, Jim Leavitt is out at Oregon as Defensive Coordinator and what we should expect this weekend at the Daytona 500. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our mailbag as Rick Stroud answers your questions including why Vinny Curry was cut, will the Bucs re-sign Donovan Smith and Kwon Alexander, are they interested in LeVeon Bell, how many games will the Rays wins, can they lock Blake Snell into a long-term deal and what moves could the Lightning make heading into the trade deadline. 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.

The Tampa Bay Lightning put one of their most complete defensive efforts in and beat the Flames 6-3 in a battle of 2 of the best teams in hockey. Plus Giants pitcher Jeff Samardzija doesn't like the Rays 'Opener' and criticizes the Rays pitchers for embracing it and we got a question from Malak asking who is the best athlete in Tampa Bay. Today's show is presented by Swimming with the Manatees at Book online at http://SwimmingWithTheManatees.com or call 352-777-1796! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tampa Bay Times Bucs Beat Writer explains why the Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn't try to sign free agent running back Kareem Hunt after shocking videos have come out with him abusing a woman, Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray is going to the NFL and not MLB as he's projected to be a first round pick, plus our conversation with new Rays pitcher Emilio Pagan who pitched previously with the Oakland A's. Today's show is presented by Millian-Aire for all your air conditioning needs. Give them a call at 727-862-2100 or visit http://www.millian-aire.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Buccaneers Head Coach Bruce Arians has a plan to fix Jameis Winston's turnover problem as you'll hear in Rick Stroud's exclusive conversation with Arians. Plus the AAF started and exceeded expectations in it's first week as football is still king, the Lightning defeat the Penguins and Panthers as Andrei Vasilevskiy is amazing and Louis Domingue sets the franchise record for consecutive victories, the fans were excited at Rays Fan Fest as pitchers and catchers will report this week and USF Basketball has a five game conference winning streak for the first time since 1992. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tampa Bay Lightning Lose in OT to St. Louis and get shutout for the first time this year so where has the offense gone, plus the Bolts unveiled their new 3rd jersey which is black. We have more proposed changes to baseball including moving the mound back, the Buccaneers sign a kicker from the Netherlands and USF basketball wins at SMU and is 10 games over .500 for the first time in 27 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Bucs Kicker Matt Bryant has been told that the Falcons will cut him in March and he'll be a free agent so could the Bucs sign him to reverse the curse he put on the team 11 years ago, Greg Schiano is back coaching in the NFL, College Footall Signing Day was Wednesday and Florida did well while Florida State didn't sign a quarterback for the 2nd straight year, plus Deondre Francois' departure from the Seminoles with Matt Baker from the Tampa Bay Times. 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.

It's the Mailbag edition of Sports Day Tampa Bay as Rick Stroud answers your questions on Adam Humphries, Gerald McCoy, the Bucs defense, Bruce Arians, a new Rays Stadium, MLB free agency and is USF a basketball school now. Today's show is presented by Swimming with the Manatees at Book online at http://SwimmingWithTheManatees.com or call 352-777-1796! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This offseason many teams went looking for the next Sean McVay to be their head coach while the Bucs hired a 66-year-old retired coach, so what does Bruce Arians think about the coaching hires, plus is Julian Edelman a Hall of Fame receiver, and the Lightning return to Amalie Arena tonight to face the Vegas Golden Knights. Today's show is presented by Millian-Aire for all your air conditioning needs. Give them a call at 727-862-2100 or visit http://www.millian-aire.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bill Belichick and Tom Brady win their 6th Super Bowl in 18 years as they cement their place in history and the Patriots put up a historic defensive performance to hold the Rams and head coach Sean McVay to just 3 points as he admitted he was out-coached. Plus John Lynch fails to make the Hall of Fame in his 6th season as a finalist and the Lightning sweep in New York over the Islanders and Rangers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After another controversy where NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stayed silent for many days Rick Stroud asks the question is he a good commissioner, plus breaking down the Super Bowl and if Tom Brady can win his 6th Lombardi Trophy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud chats with Tampa Bay Times Writer Eduardo Encina who returns to Tampa Bay after 7 years covering the Baltimore Orioles for his hometown paper the Baltimore Sun. They chat about Encina's career, what the Orioles and the rest of baseball think of the Tampa Bay Rays and his thoughts on covering the Bucs during his first season which saw a coaching change. 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.

Tampa Bay Times Writer Rick Stroud breaks down former Bucs Safety John Lynch's chances to the make the Football Hall of Fame as he's a finalist for the 6th straight year, former Lakewood High School star Donte Fowler, Jr., sounds off on the Jaguars as he prepares to play in the Super Bowl, Rays pitcher Brent Honeywell says the Rays would have won more games had he not needed Tommy John surgery and the Lightning return to action tonight after 10 days off. Today's show is presented by Swimming with the Manatees at Book online at http://SwimmingWithTheManatees.com or call 352-777-1796! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud breaks down John Romano's column asking if Tom Brady is the Greatest of All Time, plus is Bill Belichick or Tom Brady more responsible for the Patriots success, how can Sean McVay win the Super Bowl over Bill Belichick and what did Nickell Robey-Coleman say about Brady for bulletin board material. Today's show is presented by Millian-Aire for all your air conditioning needs. Give them a call at 727-862-2100 or visit http://www.millian-aire.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Brady Drops the Mic at the Patriots Super Bowl send off in front of 35,000 fans, Mike Evans gets an INT at the Pro Bowl, why doesn't the Pro Bowl look like real football, Steven Stamkos has an unreal goal at All-Star game, Nikita Kucherov talks about what they learned from last year's playoff exit and the Rays go cashless this year.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our mailbag show as we answer your questions about Bucs individual game ticket prices, what the Bucs need to address in free agency and the draft, would they consider Kareem Hunt, what will the Rays rotation look like by the end of the season, will the Rays look to add another bat and what will Lightning Mt. Rushmore look like in a few seasons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud explains his day at the Pro Bowl after talking with Mike Evans, Derwin James, Andrew Luck and more, Gerald McCoy put out some cryptic messages on social media that could indicate change is coming and the Ballball Hall of Fame voted Mariano Rivera in unanimously which hadn't happened before plus what to do with the steroid era. 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.

Tampa Bay Times Beat Writer Diana Nearhos joins Rick Stroud to talk about the Tampa Bay Lightning and the historic season they are having to this point. Rick and Diana talk about why this Lightning team can buck recent trends and win it all, what the players are doing during their bye week, what Jon Cooper may decide with the lineup as the playoffs approach and what moves GM Julien Brisebois might make at the trade deadline. 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.

Tampa Bay Times Rays Beat Writer Marc Topkin joins Rick Stroud to discuss the Baseball Hall of Fame which will announce their 2019 inductees later today, plus Evan Longoria's comments on unsigned free agents, will the Rays look to make any more moves going into the season and Tommy Pham's comments regarding the fan base. Today's show is presented by Millian-Aire for all your air conditioning needs. Give them a call at 727-862-2100 or visit http://www.millian-aire.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NFL Championship Sunday lived up to the hype as both games went to overtime for the first time ever. The Rams beat the Saints after getting away with a blatant pass interference call in the final minutes which allowed the game to go to overtime, while the Patriots drove down on the opening possession of overtime to win not allowing Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs to get the ball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud discusses what DeSean Jackson and Gerald McCoy might have meant by their cryptic social media messages on Thursday, we preview the NFL Conference Championship games as the Super Bowl matchup will be determined this weekend and the Bolts lose to the Maple Leafs snapping their 9-game home winning streak.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our mailbag show as Rick answers your questions about what is a successful season for Bruce Arians, why wasn't Brentson Buckner retained on the staff, will Gerald McCoy restructure his deal, what changes on the offensive line are needed, where should the Rays build a stadium, are they in hunt for JT Realmuto still, and how good are the Lightning. 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.

Former Tampa Bay Times Columnist Tom Jones joins Rick Stroud for the first time in 2019 as they discuss the Bruce Arians hiring by the Bucs, NFL Conference Championship Games this weekend, can the Tampa Bay Lightning keep this pace up and an important column about the New York Times to use a photo on their website. 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.

Rick Stroud spoke exclusively with Bucs Quarterback Jameis Winston who talked about the hiring of Bruce Arians as his head coach, how he goes back to being a teenager when he met Arians and how he reflects on the 2018 season that saw him suspended to start the year and then being benched mid-season. Today's show is presented by Millian-Aire for all your air conditioning needs. Give them a call at 727-862-2100 or visit http://www.millian-aire.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud explains what is driving the report that Bruce Arians wants to 're-recruit' DeSean Jackson to the Bucs when he is already under contract. Plus the Bucs are the only team in the NFL with all 3 coordinators who are minorities, we look back at the divisional playoff games where all 4 home teams won and the Lightning lose in New York, only their 2nd regulation loss in their last 21 games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud breaks down Buccaneers new Head Coach Bruce Arians' introductory press conference as he wins the day, says Jameis Winston is their quarterback, Byron Leftwich will call plays and all players will be evaluated moving forward including Gerald McCoy. Today's show is presented by Continental Wholesale Diamonds http://continentalwholesalediamonds.com. Shop Continental Wholesale Diamonds and let Andy, the owner, know that Rick sent you and you'll get 20% off your purchase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Buccaneers Head Coach Bruce Arians has arrived in Tampa ahead of Thursday's introductory press conference and he's begun filling out his coaching staff including defensive coordinator Todd Bowles and Byron Leftwich who will call plays this year. Rick Stroud talks with Kent Somers from the Arizona Republic about Arians time in Arizona and what fans should expect from him as a coach. 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.

The Bucs have hired former Cardinals coach Bruce Arians to be their next head coach and he's bringing a lot of the staff from Arizona with him. The 66-year-old coach who was retired was convinced by the Bucs and former Rays Manager Joe Madden to take the job. Arians will be expected to improve Jameis Winston as he's in the final year of his contract while former Jets Head Coach Todd Bowles will be the new Defensive Coordinator. Plus the Lightning get back to winning by shutting out the Blue Jackets 4-0. 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.

Bruce Arians continues to be the favorite in the Bucs coaching search but as of Monday night no negotiations have begun. Rick Stroud updates on why that might be and could the Bucs be talking to other coaches as well, and Clemson destroys Alabama in the National Championship by 28 points and could Trevor Lawrence be a better QB and Tua Tagovailoa. Today's show is presented by Millian-Aire for all your air conditioning needs. Give them a call at 727-862-2100 or visit http://www.millian-aire.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bucs have interviewed Eric Bieniemy, Kris Richard, George Edwards and Bruce Arians but are they done? Rick Stroud updates the search as Bruce Arians still feels like the favorite to be the Bucs next head coach and he checks a lot of boxes that they are looking for. Plus Wild Card Weekend is over as experience won out over the weekend as the road teams won 3 of 4 games, plus the Lightning lose in regulation for the first time in 17 games and tonight is College Football's National Championship. Today's show is presented by Continental Wholesale Diamonds http://continentalwholesalediamonds.com. Shop Continental Wholesale Diamonds and let Andy, the owner, know that Rick sent you and you'll get 20% off your purchase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud answers your question in our mailbag episode including is Adam Humphries a must-sign for the Bucs, what should the Bucs be looking for in a new coach, can the Lightning style win the Stanley Cup this year, how many wins will the Rays get this year & what is the leash for Charlie Strong with a new President coming to USF. Today's show is presented by Continental Wholesale Diamonds http://continentalwholesalediamonds.com. Shop Continental Wholesale Diamonds and let Andy, the owner, know that Rick sent you and you'll get 20% off your purchase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud updates the Bucs coaching search as Jason Licht was in Kansas City on Wednesday to interview Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy and a new name has emerged with interest, Notre Dame's Brian Kelly. Plus Matt Baker joins us to discuss the upcoming National Championship game, Florida's Bowl win over Michigan, Miami's Mark Richt's retirement, UCF losing to LSU and more. 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 updates the latest coaching candidates that the Buccaneers could be looking at in their search, plus an exciting day of college football bowl games on New Year's Day, does UCF's run make a case for expanding the playoff, ESPN overdoes Urban Meyer's send off at Ohio State and will the Tampa Bay Lightning ever lose again. 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.

Rick Stroud breaks down Bucs GM Jason Licht's postseason press conference where he laid out the criteria they are looking for in their next coach and what the future of Gerald McCoy might be with the Buccaneers. Today's show is presented by Millian-Aire for all your air conditioning needs. Give them a call at 727-862-2100 or visit http://www.millian-aire.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have fired head coach Dirk Koetter following their 34-32 loss to the Atlanta Falcons as they finish the season 5-11 again. Rick Stroud takes you through the decision including keeping General Manager Jason Licht who will lead the search for a replacement that could be former Cardinals coach Bruce Arians. Today's show is presented by Continental Wholesale Diamonds http://continentalwholesalediamonds.com. Shop Continental Wholesale Diamonds and let Andy, the owner, know that Rick sent you and you'll get 20% off your purchase.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bucs are preparing for their final game vs. the Falcons while Dirk Koetter's seat is very hot as the coach of the Bucs. With a win they would finish 6-10, just one game better than last season, and that's after starting 2-0. Plus Rick Stroud talks with Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker about the Peach Bowl between Florida and Michigan as well as previewing the College Football Playoff Semifinals this weekend. Today's show is presented by Continental Wholesale Diamonds http://continentalwholesalediamonds.com. Shop Continental Wholesale Diamonds and let Andy, the owner, know that Rick sent you and you'll get 20% off your purchase.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tampa Bay Times Lightning Beat Writer Diana Nearhos joins the show for the first time to talk about the Bolts who return from Christmas break tonight vs. the Flyers. Rick and Diana talk about how well Steven Stamkos is playing, how this team has handled injuries and what may happen to the roster when Mathieu Joseph returns from injured reserve. 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.

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The Tampa Bay Lightning are dominating after taking 7 or 8 points on the road in Western Canada and have separated themselves as the best team in hockey but can they win it all this year, plus Rick Stroud sits down with Bucs Ring of Honor member John Lynch as they discuss the state of defense in today's NFL and more. Today's show is presented by Millian-Aire for all your air conditioning needs. Give them a call at 727-862-2100 or visit http://www.millian-aire.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is in Dallas breaking down how the Bucs lost in Dallas despite dominating in yards, first downs and time of possession but 2 costly fumbles lost them the game. In addition to the 2 fumbles, the Bucs had a costly delay of game penalty on a 4th & 1 on the 2 plus the offensive line struggled giving up 3 sacks, more QB hits and numerous holding penalties as Jameis Winston was under pressure all day. Today's show is presented by Continental Wholesale Diamonds http://continentalwholesalediamonds.com. Shop Continental Wholesale Diamonds and let Andy, the owner, know that Rick sent you and you'll get 20% off your purchase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud previews the Bucs game in Dallas as the playoffs are out of reach but many Bucs players are playing for jobs next year and signs are pointing to DeSean Jackson playing after missing several games, plus Matt Baker breaks down the good but not great signing days for Florida and Florida State and why did Miami's class fall apart on Wednesday. Today's show is presented by Continental Wholesale Diamonds http://continentalwholesalediamonds.com. Shop Continental Wholesale Diamonds and let Andy, the owner, know that Rick sent you and you'll get 20% off your purchase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by former Tampa Bay Times columnist Tom Jones to break down the Bucs season now that they are eliminated from the playoffs and is it Stanley Cup or Bust for Steven Stamkos and the Tampa Bay Lightning? Plus Joey Knight joins us to preview USF's bowl game vs Marshall tonight and how the Bulls did on National Signing Day. 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 answer your questions about if the Bucs make a coaching change who might they look to next, who is responsible for draft busts, could the Bucs change uniforms again, who will play first base for the Rays, is this year Stanley Cup or bust for the Lightning 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.

It was 2 years ago when Dirk Koetter and Jameis Winston led the Bucs into Dallas riding a 5-game winning streak and thinking playoffs as the game was flexed to Sunday Night primetime. The Bucs lost the game and their fortunes have turned downhill ever since as they've continued to miss the playoffs and Jameis Winston hasn't won a road game since. Today's show is presented by Millian-Aire for all your air conditioning needs. Give them a call at 727-862-2100 or visit http://www.millian-aire.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud's in Baltimore where the Bucs were officially eliminated from playoff contention for the 11th straight season as the Ravens control the clock and run for 242 yards in cold and rainy weather conditions plus they hold the Bucs to 4 field goals. Now that the Bucs will miss the playoffs, what is the future of head coach Dirk Koetter and GM Jason Licht? Plus the Lightning lose in OT at Winnipeg to snap their 8-game winning streak but they did get Anton Stralman back from injury. Today's show is presented by Continental Wholesale Diamonds http://continentalwholesalediamonds.com. Shop Continental Wholesale Diamonds and let Andy, the owner, know that Rick sent you and you'll get 20% off your purchase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrei Vasilevskiy gave up a goal on the 2nd shot and saved 47 in a row after that as the Lightning defeat the Maple Leafs 4-1 in a game that Toronto dominates but Vasilevskiy was better in return after missing 14 games. The Rays surprise everyone and trade Jake Bauers to Cleveland and get infielder Yanny Diaz in return, and the Bucs are off to Baltimore this weekend with the playoffs still a possibility but they'll have to play mistake free on offense against an elite Ravens defense. Today's show is presented by Continental Wholesale Diamonds http://continentalwholesalediamonds.com. Shop Continental Wholesale Diamonds and let Andy, the owner, know that Rick sent you and you'll get 20% off your purchase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker joins Rick Stroud to discuss why Kyler Murray beat Tua Tagovailoa for the Heisman Trophy, the coaching carousel going on currently, players skipping bowl games, USF needs a bowl win, and offensive coordinator and to recruit players to keep up with UCF among others. 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 and Tom Jones discuss Tuesday's news from the Baseball Winter Meetings that the Rays Ybor City Stadium plan is now dead as the Rays will begin the process of looking for a new site, potentially out of the market in the future. Plus will Dirk Koetter get another year as the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as they are 5-8 with 3 games to go but still have a shot at the playoffs. 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.

Steven Stamkos gets his first hat trick in over 4 years to lead the Lightning to their 7th straight victory as the 2nd place Toronto Maple Leafs are up next. The Lightning continue to roll behind backup goaltender Louis Domingue who won his 14th game Monday night. Also the Bucs had every team in front of them lose this week so they are still alive in the playoff hunt but it makes the blown lead to New Orleans sting even more. Today's show is presented by Millian-Aire for all your air conditioning needs. Give them a call at 727-862-2100 or visit http://www.millian-aire.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.