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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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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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FSU comes back behind freshman Francois

September 6, 2016 College Sports in Florida

Tuesday, 6 a.m. He is 19 years old. What does he know about lore? He has played one game. What does he know about the voices of old men as they retell the great moments of a college program. Later. Later, when the years have passed and the trophies have been collected, Deondre Francois may […]

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Lessons from college’s first weekend

September 5, 2016 College Sports in Florida

Monday, 6 a.m. Oh, the things we learned… We learned that Les Miles not only eats grass, he may be smoking it. Four quarters in, and we’re right back at where we were in LSU, with influential boosters looking for a closet where they can keep Miles safe away from the play-calling. We learned that […]

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Random thoughts: Vikings give a lot for a little

September 4, 2016 College Sports in Florida

The Minnesota Vikings gave a first- and a fourth-rounder for Sam Bradford. Don’t they get game film in Minnesota? – Not saying the Bucs are thin, but I understand that Victoria’s Secret is starting to sell their jerseys. – Dallas signed Mark Sanchez? Don’t they get game films in Texas? – As a huge fan […]

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How about the all-time Heisman football team?

August 23, 2016 College Sports in Florida

Tueday, 6 a.m. We argue. That’s the point. We debate. We discuss. We shake our heads in exasperation. We measure memories. Who is the best all-time college quarterback? Is it Joe Montana? Is it Peyton Manning? John Elway? How about the best running back? Is it Jim Brown? Earl Campbell? Barry Sanders? How do you […]

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Could Big 12 end up as the Big 32?

August 17, 2016 College Sports in Florida

Wednesday, 6 a.m. I’m not sure what the best attribute USF could bring to the Big 12 would b.. I think it might be its offrense. On the other hand, its defrense isn’t bad, either. But greater than anything, there is spellink. Okay, okay. I tease. You might have heard that USF was putting together […]

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Is Florida on its way to ruling college football again?

June 24, 2016 College football

Friday, 6 a.m. It was Sept. 23, 2006, for all of you keeping score at home. That’s when Paul Finebaum officially ran out of guests. Finebaum, the king of Alabama sports, has become a media star as of late. Always opinionated, always acerbic, he took his sharp wit and observations about college football to be […]

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