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Are recruiting rankings scientific, or guesswork?

January 28, 2015 College Sports in Florida

Wednesday, 6:20 a.m. Somewhere, in the fields of California, there is a high school running back. He’s fast. He’s strong. He’s elusive. He scored a lot of touchdowns. Somewhere, in the outskirts of South Florida, there is another high school running back. He’s quck. He’s durable. He’s shifty. He gained a lot of yards. So […]

Tagged as: Florida, FSU

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To all Fields: QB coach not a miracle worker

January 24, 2015 College Sports in Florida

Saturday, 6:00 a.m. …In Tampa. Perhaps the hire didn’t make you throw confetti, or at the very least, throw it straight. Perhaps you were looking for a bigger name and a better resume. Perhaps you wanted this addition to come with the promise of touchdowns. It didn’t. That doesn’t mean, however, that Mike Bajakian won’t […]

Tagged as: Bucs, QB coach

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Ask the Expert: Phil Esposito

January 22, 2015 College Sports in Florida

Thursday, 2 p.m. Phil Esposito was a Hall of Fame forward for the Boston Bruins. Not only that, the Tampa Bay Lightning was his brainchild, and he was the team’s first owner. Even now, he works on the team’s radio crew. Each week, Esposito will answer questions from readers. To ask Phil a question, send […]

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My speech to the Clearwater Rotarians

January 21, 2015 College Sports in Florida

I spoke to the good folks at the Clearwater Rotary Club on Wednesday. Here are the notes to my speech. In questions, they wanted to know about inflate-gate, whether it had any affect on the final score (no), who the Bucs should draft (Winston unless they’re afraid of him). Wednesday, 4:55 p.m. Before there were […]

Tagged as: Bolts, Bucs, Rays

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To all fields: Bowden again is second in victories

January 17, 2015 College Sports in Florida

Saturday, 11:17 a.m. In Tallahassee… Once again, he is second best. Once again, he is the silver medalist. On the other hand, doesn’t Bobby Bowden’s statue look nice. These days, you’d have to visit an unnamed closet to visit Joe Paterno’s. You’ll find it in the back with your plaid sports coat. Content beyond this […]

Tagged as: Bowden, Rays

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To all fields: Koettner has small shoes to fill

January 10, 2015 College Sports in Florida

Saturday, 5:52 a.m. To all fields. The first task that Dirk Koetter will have as offensive coordinator of the Bucs will be challenging. Right off the bat, Koetter has to squeeze into some awful tiny shoes. Hoo, boy. Have the coordinators, and the offenses, been underachievers over the years. To put it bluntly, it has […]

Tagged as: Bucs, Koetter, NFL

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Ask the Expert: Scot Brantley

January 9, 2015 College Sports in Florida

Thursday, 8 a.m. Scot Brantley was an all-American linebacker for the University of Florida and played eight seasons with the Tampa Bay Bucs. He has been a radio host in Florida for years. He follows not only the Gators but all of college football. Each week, Scot answers your questions on GarySheltonsports.com. To ask Scot […]

Tagged as: Florida, FSU

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Rivalry between Gators, ‘Noles at a crucial point

January 4, 2015 College Sports in Florida

Sunday, 6:09  a.m. As of now, everyone gets a fresh canvas. Everyone gets a fresh set of downs. Everyone gets fresh questions to answer. Especially FSU. Especially Florida. Especially a rivalry that can compete with anyone’s rivalry. Content beyond this point is for members only.

Tagged as: Gators. Seminoles

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To all Fields: Mariota vs. Winston still a question

January 3, 2015 College Sports in Florida

Saturday, 12:01 p.m. Marcus Mariota won. Mariota was more elusive. Mariota was more efficient. Mariota was more explosive. Mariota was ore of a boy scout. So if you’re the Tampa Bay Bucs, you have to prefer Mariota, right? Or do you? Content beyond this point is for members only.

Tagged as: Bucs, Florida, FSU, NFL

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Could Meyer have continued winning at Florida?

January 2, 2015 College Sports in Florida

Friday, 9:58 a.m. Well, look who matters again. Why, it’s Mr. Giggles. Urban Meyer, the guy who never met a gray day he couldn’t enjoy, is back at the party. Suddenly, he matters again. Suddenly, he”s healthy, and he’s happy, and he’s a heck of a coach. Suddenly, he no longer feels faint, and medics […]

Tagged as: Gators, Melyer

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