NFL

Smith’s losing speech sounds way too familiar

January 4, 2016 general

 Monday 6:00 a.m. For the 32nd time in his time as coach of the Tampa Bay Bucs, Lovie Smith approached the lectern slowly. He talked about disappointment, and he talked about not playing well, and he talked about how he expected to play better, although almost no one else did. It was the 26th time […]

Tagged as: Buc;s, Panthers, Smith, Winston

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Random Thoughts: Freeman gets another shot

January 3, 2016 College Sports in Florida

So who do you feel sorry for? The Colts, who now employ Josh Freeman? Or the guys who weren’t good enough to beat out Freeman? – In hindsight, at least the Gators were as good as Michigan State. – Everyone can plead for Nick Saban to smile, but frankly, it scares me. – Just wondering: […]

Tagged as: Freeman, Grimes, Tiger

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Ask Gary: Would a noisy wife hurt a player?

January 2, 2016 general

(Each week, the readers take over GarySheltonsports.com and play Ask Gary. They send in a question, or a couple, 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 or be funny. Send the […]

Tagged as: Buc;s, Freeman, Grimes, Koetter

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Ask the expert: Jerry Angelo

January 1, 2016 general

Thursday, 12:24 p.m. 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. Do you think Chip Kelly’s failing […]

Tagged as: Angelo, Buc;s, Expert, Kelly

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Remembering Lovie’s top 10 hits, misses

December 31, 2015 general

Tuesday, 6 a.m. There have been good choices. Jameis Winston, for instance. There have been wise selections. Dirk Koetter comes to mind. There have been building blocks on the way to a better day. Ali Marpet. Kwon Alexander. On some days, Donovan Smith. But have  they been enough? Have they come fast enough? Ah, as […]

Tagged as: Buc;s, Collins, Lovie, Mistakes

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Kelly’s firing brings up an old lesson in the NFL

December 30, 2015 general

Wednesday, 6 a.m. Not all actors are meant to be producers. Not all singers are meant to lead an orchestra. Not all drill sergeants are destined to be generals. And so the Peter Principle has cost another coach another job with another team. In the end, Philadelphia coach Chip Kelly wasn’t a good enough coach to […]

Tagged as: Buc;s, Control, Gruden, Kelly

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Should a bad game for Martin be a firable offense?

December 28, 2015 general

Monday, 6 a.m. Shoot him. That’s what I say. Blindfold him, line him against the wall and fire. Doug Martin fumbled. Then, recidivist that he is, he fumbled again. So let’s blow him up and throw him away. Let’s forget about the yards. Let’s forget about the touchdowns. Martin has sinned against the empire, and […]

Tagged as: Buc;s, Fumbles, Leading rusher, Martin

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Were the Bucs really a better team in 2015?

December 27, 2015 general

Sunday, 6:45 p.m. It was all a dream, right? At one point, I imagined the Bucs were 6-6. I imagined they had clobbered the Eagles. I imagined they had swept the Atlanta Falcons. I saw improvement all around. I blame my medication. Was any of it real? Or was it a mirage, a freak of […]

Tagged as: Bears, Buc;s, Martin, Smith, Winston

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Ask Gary: Can the Panthers stay unbeaten?

December 26, 2015 general

(Each week, the readers take over GarySheltonsports.com and play Ask Gary. They send in a question, or a couple, 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 or be funny. Send the […]

Tagged as: Buc;s, golf, Olympics, Panthers, Rio

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Even now, a kid remembers a Christmas glove

December 25, 2015 general

Friday, 6 a.m. The glove was dark brown with light brown stitching. And it fit as if it had been sewn around my hand. “Clete Boyer,” it said in the palm. The glove smelled rich and luxurious, and it felt like the saddles of horses. Slide this glove in. A glove like this endangered every […]

Tagged as: Boyer, Christmas, Electric Football, Sports

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