Sports Day Tampa Bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Carolina Panthers benching former 1st overall pick Bryce Young just 2 games into Dave Canales' tenure as Head Coach. Plus the Rays win as Shane Baz looks great again and the Lightning have media day this morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Darek Sharp sits in for Steve Versnick and, as Darek works for 24/7 digital channel USF Bulls Unlimited, we talk plenty on the importance of the Bulls' match-up with Miami this weekend along with more commentary on the Buc defense's role in the win over Detroit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 20-16 win at Detroit in a game that felt bigger than Week 2 with the defense playing lots of young guys due to injury. Plus the Bucs offense made big plays but only completed 12 passes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Buccaneers game at Detroit as they look to avenge their loss in the NFC Divisional round last season. Plus who is the greatest Buccaneer of all time? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correctly about the Buccaneers game vs. the Lions this weekend, Baker Mayfield's performance in Week 1, YaYa Diaby, Rachaad White, Tom Brady, Rays starting pitching and more. 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 who the Florida Gators will play at Quarterback moving forward, Florida State's upcoming game vs Memphis and how USF hung with Alabama for 3.5 quarters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers injuries that are mounting in the defensive backfield as Antoine Winfield, Jr., is out at least a couple of weeks. Plus their prep for the Lions as they go on the road and need the offense to put up points, Rays tie it in the 9th but are walked off by the Phillies and James Earl Jones dies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 37-20 win over the Commanders as Baker Mayfield throw 4 TDs but injuries in the defensive backfield will be a concern this coming week. Plus the Rays take 2-of-3 from Baltimore and USF hangs with Alabama for 3 quarters before the Tide blow it open. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers season opening game vs. Washington this weekend at Raymond James Stadium. How will the Bucs defense play against rookie QB Jayden Daniels and how will Liam Coen's play calling fare.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to dissect what happened to the Gators and Seminoles in Week 1 of the College Football Season and where do they go next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on why Baker Mayfield will be better in Year 2 in Tampa Bay, why he was the perfect guy to follow Tom Brady and the most memorable Buccaneers opening games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Florida State's 0-2 start after losing at home to Boston College by 15 and Florida's blowout loss at home to Miami. Plus the Bucs were back at practice preparing for their opener this weekend and the Rays drop the first game to the Twins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions on Gene Deckerhoff as the voice of the Buccaneers, Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan's time as Bucs assistants and 'hot take' sports radio. 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 what happened to Florida State vs Georgia Tech and how they rebound, what to expect from Miami-Florida in the Swamp and the expectations for USF this season. Plus the Buccaneers sign a quarterback to the practice squad and the Rays lose to the Mariners as Randy Arozarena homers again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick with more on the Buccaneers roster composition after reducing their roster to 53 players. Plus more on Randy Arozarena's HR against the Rays and whether trading him was the right decision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers reducing their roster to 53 while 22 of their 24 starters were drafted by the Bucs. Plus Randy Arozarena faces the Rays for the first time and he goes yard off Ryan Pepiot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers starters performance in their final preseason game as you couldn't have scripted it better, cuts have begun to get the roster down to 53 guys, Florida State loses to Georgia Tech in Ireland to kick off the College Football Season and the Rays are back to .500 yet again but Junior Caminero is showing why is a big time prospect. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Bucs final preseason game tonight vs the Dolphins as the starters will play and some backup positional battles will be determined before cuts start. Plus the Rays score 6 runs in Oakland and still manage to win 2 games despite a dustup between Yandy Diaz and Jose Caballero and we answer some mailbag questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on the Buccaneers joint practice with the Dolphins as Head Coach Todd Bowles announces his starters will play some on Friday night. Then Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker joins us to preview Week 0 which features Florida State playing Georgia Tech in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles naming Graham Barton their starting Center as they approach the final preseason game this Friday. Plus why coaching matters to players and the Rays long playoff odds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers preparing for their final preseason game this week vs. the Dolphins, why Kameron Johnson from Division II Barton College could make the team at wide receiver and the Rays are on the West Coast as Pete Fairbanks is on the IL and Yandy Diaz is playing after being hit by a pitch on Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 2nd preseason game in Jacksonville where the offensive line looked good and maybe they've found a pass rusher. Plus the Rays sweep the Diamondbacks despite losing the lead twice in the 9th inning in 3 games and the Tampa Bay Sun earn a point in their first ever game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.