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The vanishing mythology of parity in the NFL

September 21, 2016 general

Wednesday, 4 a.m. Back in the early days of optimism – last week, if you can remember that long ago – there were a few reasons you thought the Bucs might break through to be a playoff team this year. They had a quarterback. The defense was better. The coach made more sense. They had […]

Tagged as: Buc;s, Parity, playoffs, Winston

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Sanchez makes the Rays pay for decision

September 21, 2016 general

Wednesday, 4 a.m. The Tampa Bay Rays thought about it, and they decided to pitch to rookie slugger Mark Sanchez with two on and two out in the seventh inning. Well, oops. Sanchez, a rookie, hit the first pitch for a three-run homer to lead the Yankees to a 5-3 victory over Tampa Bay. The […]

Tagged as: Boxberger, Rays, Sanchez, Yankees

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Winston suffers turnover outburst once again

September 20, 2016 general

Tuesday, 6 a.m. Back in the day, former Bucs’ quarterback Brad Johnson had the friendliest little description of an interception. “Flukes,” he called them. It didn’t matter if the ball was tipped four times, or if he hit the free safety between the numbers. Johnson, competitive cuss that he was, would not give in. He […]

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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 […]

Tagged as: Buc;s, Cards, Koetter, Winston

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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 […]

Tagged as: Big 12, Florida, Kucherov, USF

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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 […]

Tagged as: Dallas, Expert, Marino, Rams

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Bucs’ Wyche could be fun, infuriating on his journey

September 15, 2016 general

Thursday, 6 a.m. For the Tampa Bay Bucs, halftime was always miserable. There was usually a fresh deficit to overcome, and some players needed to see the trainer, and some needed to get something to drink, and some needed to find a place to pee, and some needed fluids replenished. Some players needed to counseling […]

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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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