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Asking Gary about Rays, Bucs and Super Bowl

February 13, 2015 general

  Do you think there would have been so much turnover on the Rays roster if Andrew and Joe were still here? Or could they have possibly left because they didn’t want to face another roster churn?                                 — Robert […]

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It’s time to kick off Ask Gary

February 12, 2015 College Sports in Florida

Anything you wonder? Have a point to ask? It’s your turn. Ask a question either in the comments section or by sending it to GarySheltonsports@gmail.com. Want to talk about the Bucs? The Rays? That commercial where the doctors skate around the Lightning players? The Super Bowl? The college playoffs? Let’s have some fun with this, […]

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The worst Bucs’ QB ever? Choices, choices

February 12, 2015 general

Thursday, 6 a.m. Year after year, they have been a conga line of failure. One after one, they have overthrown their receivers. Times after time, they have looked on with glassy eyes as their terrible offensive coordinators of a terrible franchise have called terrible plays. But who is the worst Bucs’ quarterback of them all? […]

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After one win, Bucs saw plenty of McCown

February 11, 2015 general

Wednesday, 6:42 p.m. If you ask an armadillo to win the Kentucky Derby, is it the armadillo’s fault that he does not? If you try to win the Daytona 500 with a tricycle, is it the trike’s fault that you fail. If you try to win the Miss America pageant and you’re a guy named […]

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Ask the Expert: Jerry Angelo

February 11, 2015 general

Wednesday, 6:01 a.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. Was it a good idea for […]

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Can the Bucs find help with the 34th pick?

February 9, 2015 general

Thursday, 11:58 a.m. Everyone has an opinion about No. 1. The guy in the checkout line at Publix. The guy at the barber shop. The guy bringing the ice tea. This is why Jameis Winston is worth the gamble, one guy says. This is why Marcus Mariota will be able to adjust to the offense, […]

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Random Thoughts: Don’t go to breakfast with Sapp

February 8, 2015 College Sports in Florida

Sunday, 6 a.m. Random thoughts: — Hi, I’m Richie Incognito. And as of now, Kraig Urbik’s lunch money belongs to me. — So now we know why Bruce Jenner wanted decathletes to wear figure skating uniforms all those years ago. — NBA commissioner Adam Silver says he’s in favor of tweaking the playoff structure. For […]

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To all fields: Jaso bringing extra gloves to camp

February 7, 2015 College Sports in Florida

Saturday, 9:46 a.m. In St. Petersburg… Perhaps you thought of him as John Jaso, catcher. Perhaps you should think of him as John Jaso, hitter. Jaso, after his struggles with concussions, will probably help the Rays this year in areas other than behind the Content beyond this point is for members only.

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Testimonial Tuesday: Talking about Gary Shelton

February 3, 2015 general

  Gary has keen knowledge of the sports landscape and has a special was of sharing his expertise. Dick Vitale, Basketball Hall of Fame * * * Not many people know it, but Gary Shelton invented the verb. Just kidding. But from the time I arrived in Tampa Bay, one of the few voices that […]

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Sapp pays hefty price for hookers

February 3, 2015 NFL

Tuesday, 6:01 a.m. Oh, Warren, for crying out loud. How much does a little bit on the side really cost? Warren Sapp, a man who has lived his life on the edge, paid dearly for an early morning prostitute Monday when it cost him his job as an NFL analyst, a gig that brought him, […]

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