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Bucs still trying to move from NFL’s Skid Row

September 19, 2016 general

Monday, 4 a.m. In the NFL, there is a mansion on the hill. It is surrounded by orange groves and tennis courts. A Rolls-Royce is parked in front. The Tampa Bay Bucs do not live here. This is the Patriots mansion. The place where they mail Bill Belichick’s rings to him. There are lesser houses […]

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Random thoughts: Bucs face lesser Cards

September 18, 2016 College Sports in Florida

Sunday, 6 a.m. Hello, I’m Jameis Winston. And at least the Bucs only have the Arizona Cardinals today. It could be worse. We could have the Louisville Cardinals. – So it’s okay that Katie Ladecky brought home $335,000 in medal bonuses and was fine. But she would have lost her college eligibililty if she accepted […]

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Ask Gary: Can the Lightning sign Kucherov?

September 17, 2016 College Sports in Florida

(Each week, the readers take over GarySheltonsports.com and play Ask Gary. They send in a question, or a couple, on Thursday night or Friday morning and we all talk about the world of sports.  Think of it as a radio show where you don’t have to be on hold. Join us and ask a question, make a comment […]

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Debating who was worse among the NFL teams

September 16, 2016 general

Friday, 6 a.m. “Hugh Culverhouse.” “Bill Bidwill.” “Vinny Testaverde.” “Kelly Stouffer.” And off we went. Once more, into the debate that wouldn’t end. Former St. Louis Globe-Dispatch columnist Bernie Miklasz and I would run into each other in a press box, and we would make small talk, and we would talk about the issues of […]

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Ask the expert: Jerry Angelo

September 15, 2016 general

Jerry Angelo is a former personnel director for the Bucs and former general manager of the Bears. Each week, Angelo answers your questions regarding the NFL. Send your questions to GarySheltonsports@gmail.com with “ask the expert” in the subject line. The most interesting question will be selected. Thursday, 6 a.m. On opening weekend, what surprised you […]

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Bucs defense has a chance to be better than decent

September 14, 2016 general

Wednesday, 6 a.m. They gave up 24 points. A cynic would suggest that was too many. They surrendered 322 yards through the air. A critic would say that’s too much. They came out ranked only 22nd. A pessimist would say that’s too low. Still, as a place to start, the Bucs’ defense was decent in […]

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Winston still trying to win over all of his fans

September 13, 2016 general

There are a thousand Jameis Winstons out there. Maybe more. There is Jameis the star. There is Jameis the struggling quarterback. There is Jameis the leader. There is Jameis the loudmouth. There is Jameis who was accused of crimes. There is Jameis who was acquitted every time. There is Jameis the competitor. There are as […]

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Koetter seems to have coaching figured out

September 12, 2016 general

Monday, 4 a.m. So what’s so hard about coaching in the NFL? Why, all you do is call the number of the backup running back, and watch him making a dazzling play, a jump-down, turn-around twisting touchdown. Then you call the number of the tight end who had fallen from favor, and watch him make […]

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Random thoughts: Wyche’s heart was always good

September 11, 2016 College Sports in Florida

Sunday, 6 a.m. Through the years, I’ve had as many feuds with Sam Wyche as he has personalities. But I never thought his heart was the problem. His heart was fine, even if he needs another one. Good luck, bud. – Here’s a thought. If so many people are upset that players are sitting during […]

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Ask Gary: Can the Bucs reach the playoffs?

September 10, 2016 College Sports in Florida

(Each week, the readers take over GarySheltonsports.com and play Ask Gary. They send in a question, or a couple, on Thursday night or Friday morning and we all talk about the world of sports.  Think of it as a radio show where you don’t have to be on hold. Join us and ask a question, make a comment […]

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