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Random Thoughts: Kaepernick has wrong target

August 28, 2016 general

Yeah, America has been simply awful to Colin Kaepernick. The problem isn’t that Kaepernick won’t stand for America. It’s that he hasn’t given his fans any reason to rise to their feet. – I’m all for athletes expressing themselves, and yes, there are problems. But this seems like Kaepernick has the wrong target. The anthem […]

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Winston-to-Evans combo off to a good start

August 28, 2016 general

Sunday, 5:30 a.m. Say what you want about the way Tampa Bay took the Clevland Browns to school Friday night. It started with chemistry class. Suddenly, Jameis Winston and Mike Evans are clicking. The duo was deadly Saturday night against the Cleveland Browns in a 31-13 preseason victory. Winston hit 16 of 25 passes for […]

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Ask Gary: Do you believe in defense’s fast start?

August 27, 2016 general

(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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Bucs look sharp in third preseason game

August 27, 2016 general

Saturday, 5:45 a.m. Say he had a wish list in back pocket. Say he had things he needed to see to keep his own confidence up. Dirk Koetter would never say it out loud, of course. But like any fan, he had to have his concerns after two preseason games of mixed results. He had […]

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10 Bucs who need to have a strong effort

August 26, 2016 general

Friday, 5:45 a.m. Ten Bucs who need to play well in the team’s third preseason game. 1, Kicker Roberto Aguayo: He’s missed kicks in practice games. Judging from the reports, however, you’d get the feeling he’s cost the team five Super Bowls by shanking short kicks. Aguayo needs to stop worrying about all the advice […]

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Ask Gary: Do you believe Lochte’s robbery?

August 20, 2016 general

(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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Ask the expert: Jerry Angelo

August 19, 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. Friday, 6 a.m. The Dallas Cowboys say they don’t […]

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Bucs have had bad moments vs. Jaguars

August 19, 2016 general

Friday, 5:30 a.m. In the moments before a football game starts, there are a thousand things to do in an NFL press box. You schmooze. You go over your notes. You watch the teams practice. What you never do — absolutely never — is read the game program. So there I was, in the Jacksonville […]

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Bucs line is key to offense clicking

August 16, 2016 general

Tuesday, 6 a.m. It isn’t the sexiest part of the football team. Just one of the most important. They don’t catch passes. They don’t score touchdowns. They don’t smile as they sell pizza. They don’t get the girl or kick field goals or show up on most of your highlights. No one watches one of […]

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Random Thoughts: Phelps is the golden boy

August 14, 2016 Tampa Bay Bucs

Sunday, 6 a.m. Pretty amazing that Michael Phelps has won more gold medals than 108 countries. And Goldmember. – To the world: Sorry about that Hope Solo, ok? – The best part about Antonio Cromartie evicting his mom from the house he bought for her? It’s a long time till Mother’s Day. – Of course, […]

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