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Looking back at the Bucs’ loss to the Bengals

October 30, 2018 general

Tuesday, 4 a.m. 5 Observations 1. Dirk Koetter made the easiest decision in the history of earth Monday when he decided to go with Ryan Fitzpatrick (who is playing great) over Jameis Winston (who isn’t) at quarterback. It’s like choosing good over evil, steak over salad or riding over walking. Winston will be back, but […]

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It’s time for Fitzpatrick to retake control of the Bucs

October 29, 2018 general

Monday, 4 a.m. There should be no vote. There should be no discussion. There should be no show of hands. Once again, this is Ryan Fitzpatrick’s team. Take it from him, if you can. Start him? Of course you start him next week against Carolina. You start him and you stick with him. If he […]

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Random thoughts: Bad day for Florida teams

October 28, 2018 College Sports in Florida

Sunday, 4 a.m. Yeah, it’s a state for great defense, all right. FSU, USF and Florida gave up a combined 152 points on Saturday. Miami and FAU lost on Friday. Does anyone around here not chase receivers across goal lines? — John Tortorella, old Captain Torture, says he misses the hate that has gone from […]

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Bolts clobbered by Arizona to end road trip

October 28, 2018 general

Sunday, 3:30 a.m. If this is how much the Tampa Bay Lightning miss Victor Hedman when he’s gone, the guy definitely deserves a raise. With Hedman sidelined because of an injury, the Lightning were clobbered in their worst defeat of the season. The Arizona Coyotes, in sixth place in the Pacific Division of the Western […]

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Gators not seasoned enough to beat Georgia … yet

October 28, 2018 College Sports in Florida

Sunday, 2 a.m. Someday, the Florida Gators will be big enough for the opponent. Someday, they will be good enough on third down. Someday, they will be able to make a 14-13 lead stand up. Someday, they will prevent the opposing team from scoring 23 of the final 26 points of the game. Someday, the […]

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State Roundup: Taggart thinks FSU quit against Clemson

October 28, 2018 College Sports in Florida

Sunday, 1 a.m. Question: What’s that gooey substance on the bottom the cleats of the Clemson players? Easy. That’s what’s left of the Florida State Seminoles. Clemson embarrassed the FSU Seminoles Saturday afternoon, winning with ease in a 59-10 victory. Only a late touchdown by FSU kept it from being the worst margin in an […]

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Ask Gary: Who is the best bet to lead the QBs?

October 27, 2018 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, […]

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Bolts’ defense plays well in victory over Las Vegas

October 27, 2018 general

Saturday, 3 a.m. They are known for their goal-scoring, for their breakneck rushes down the ice, for their deft passing, for their breath-taking shooting. At times, they can light up the scoreboard as if it is a pinball machine. But more and more, the Lightning is playing on the other end of the ice, too. […]

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Ten ways for the Bucs’ Koetter to save his job

October 26, 2018 general

Friday, 4 a.m. Ten weeks to go. Seventy days. A lot of last chances. There will be game that can be anybody’s. There will be calls when the entire stadium wonders why you would continue to bang your head against the wall. There will be challenges and time-outs and third-and-ones. But when you add it […]

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Predictions: It will be a long weekend for Florida teams

October 26, 2018 general

Friday, 3 a.m. They are undefeated, okay. Doesn’t that make the USF Bulls a favorite over someone who isn’t? Well, maybe not. The USF Bulls, a team that has built a 7-0 record by beating up on weaklings and doormats, face their sternest test of the season (so far) when they travel to Houston to […]

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