Sports Day Tampa Bay

The Buccaneers have signed a new kicker, Patrick Murray, who's their old kicker from 2014 when he went 20-of-24 with a long of 55 yards. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones aren't sure he'll be better but he isn't Roberto Aguayo or Nick Folk so they've got that going for them. Also Rick and Tom discuss the Lightning comeback victory vs. the Capitals where they played their best game of the season and have tapped Nikita Kucherov as the best player on the team. The guys also talk some MLB postseason where the Red Sox have been eliminated and the Yankees might move on.

Every team that comes to the play Florida in The Swamp believes they can win and that never use to happen. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down Florida's problems, Florida State's problems as they are now 1-3, and are USF and UCF the best 2 teams in the state of Florida. Rick and Tom also talk about why Nick Folk is still the Buccaneers kicker heading into the week and is it too soon to start worrying about the Lightning as they have given up 84 shots on goal in just 2 games.

Nick Folk misses 3 kicks again and the Offense struggles for 3 quarters as the Buccaneers come up short vs. the Patriots on Thursday Night at home. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones of the Tampa Bay Times breaks down the game including how well the defense played, how bad the offense looked until the 4th quarter and the kicking problems continue as Nick Folk has probably attempted his last kick as a Buccaneer. Also Tom talks with Joe Smith about the upcoming Lightning season which starts tonight vs. the Panthers at Amalie Arena.

The Buccaneers prepare for primetime football as the Patriots come to town in one of the most anticipated regular season games in Tampa Bay history. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down the matchup including how Mike Evans and DeSean Jackson will do against New England's defense. The guys also discuss who is most responsible for the Patriots success, Tom Brady or Bill Belichick.

Jim Hickey is out as Rays Pitching Coach so what does it means for the team going forward. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones of the Tampa Bay Times break it down as Kyle Snyder is promoted from Triple A Durham. Plus is this the week that Desean Jackson breaks out for the Buccaneers against the Patriots secondary who can't seem to cover anyone.

Doug Martin is back with the Buccaneers after serving a 4-game suspension. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down what this means for the Bucs running game as they get set to face the Patriots on Thursday night. Plus some changes for the Rays as Tom Foley will no longer be the bench coach, Evan Longoria says he expects to be here next year and will the Rays install safety netting to the dugouts? Rick and Tom also talk about Tom Petty who died at age 66.

Nick Folk is the hero after leaving 7 points on the field earlier, Jameis Winston comes through twice in the clutch as the Buccaneers beat the Giants to go 2-1 on the season with the Patriots coming to town on Thursday night. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down the game as well as discuss the weekend in college football with the Gators losing their quarterback, FSU struggling and USF rolling, and the Rays season is now finished with a record of 80-82.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down the Buccaneers-Giants matchup and are split on their picks to win. Plus they look around the NFL, preview a rather weak lineup of college football games this Saturday and discuss the latest in the college basketball world as more info is coming out after the indictments.

Revisiting the 2014 NFL Draft in which Mike Evans and Odell Beckham Jr. were both drafted in the first 12 picks are both are now in the Top 10 of wide receivers in the league. Rick and Tom break down who they think is better as the Bucs prepare for the Giants this weekend at Raymond James Stadium. Plus the Rays secure their 4th consecutive losing season, college basketball is in trouble as Rick Pitino is fired and Hugh Hefner passes away at age 91.

The Rays have been eliminated from playoff contention for the 4th straight season and Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down what went wrong, who their best player was, and what this team might look like in 2018. Plus the Bucs say no to fans coming to One Buc Place to chat with Gerald McCoy and the college basketball world was rocked by the FBI announcement of the arrests of some assistant coaches and sneaker representative in a bribery conspiracy.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss Gerald McCoy's latest comments on disrespectful fans who attack his teammates, Donald Trump, protests by Desean Jackson and Mike Evans, and his respect for the military. Rick and Tom also discuss the latest injuries for the Buccaneers and what is going on in Gainesville as 9 players face a combined 62 felony complaints on suspicion of using stolen credit cards.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones are in Minnesota breaking down the Bucs 34-17 loss to the Vikings on Sunday as the Defense was without some starters and then lost more to injury as Case Keenum look like a Pro Bowl QB in shredding the Bucs. The Buccaneers rushing attack was non-existant and Jameis Winston was forcing some throws. Rick and Tom also talk about Mike Evans and Desean Jackson kneeling for the National Anthem after Donald Trump's comments on Friday plus a quick look at the Gators win and FSU's loss on Saturday.

It's Football Friday as Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down the Buccaneers game in Minnesota including the improved Offensive Line of Tampa Bay. Rick and Tom give their predictions on the key NFL games this weekend and break down the top college matchups too.

In just 3 weeks the state of college football in Florida went from high expectations to lots of questions at USF with slow starts, Florida with no offense, and Florida State losing QB Deondre Francois to injury. Plus the Buccaneers are gearing up for Minnesota this week without knowing if Sam Bradford or Case Keenum will start for Minnesota, and we remember Jake LaMotta, the inspiration behind the movie Raging Bull.

Tom Jones and Chris Archer are annoyed by all the Cubs fans at Tropicana Field for Joe Maddon's return, Kevin Cash is slighted in the pomp and circumstance of Tuesday night, the Lightning play a bad preseason game with 18 penalties, and the Buccaneers get back to work today with a real chance to be 3-0 heading into a Thursday night game with the Patriots.