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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Winston still trying to win over all of his fans

September 13, 2016 general

There are a thousand Jameis Winstons out there. Maybe more. There is Jameis the star. There is Jameis the struggling quarterback. There is Jameis the leader. There is Jameis the loudmouth. There is Jameis who was accused of crimes. There is Jameis who was acquitted every time. There is Jameis the competitor. There are as […]

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Koetter seems to have coaching figured out

September 12, 2016 general

Monday, 4 a.m. So what’s so hard about coaching in the NFL? Why, all you do is call the number of the backup running back, and watch him making a dazzling play, a jump-down, turn-around twisting touchdown. Then you call the number of the tight end who had fallen from favor, and watch him make […]

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Random thoughts: Wyche’s heart was always good

September 11, 2016 College Sports in Florida

Sunday, 6 a.m. Through the years, I’ve had as many feuds with Sam Wyche as he has personalities. But I never thought his heart was the problem. His heart was fine, even if he needs another one. Good luck, bud. – Here’s a thought. If so many people are upset that players are sitting during […]

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Ask Gary: Can the Bucs reach the playoffs?

September 10, 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: Bucs prediction, college coaches, Rays' turnaround, Winston

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Looking back upon the Atlanta Falcons

September 9, 2016 general

Friday, 6 a.m. The finest football name I ever knew was Cannonball Butler. Alas, the finest football player I ever knew was not. Still, there was something enchanting about the name of Cannonball Butler, something that promised speed and power. But to a kid in his bedroom, listening to the radio, it promised long winding […]

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Ask the expert: Jerry Angelo

September 8, 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. Finally, the NFL season is here. […]

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Ranking the Bucs: How good are they really?

September 8, 2016 general

Thursday, 5:30 a.m. So how good are they? They have 10 rookies. They have free agents. They have new corners and new defensive ends. But how good are they? There are young stars – Jameis Winston and Mike Evans and Kwon Alexander. There are established players – Doug Martin and Gerald McCoy and Lavante David. […]

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After 7 years, Rays change hitting coaches

September 7, 2016 general

Wednesday, 6 a.m. Now, we can assume, someone takes the cobwebs off the bats. Now, we can believe, the Rays will leave marks on home plate. Now, the Rays turn into Murderer’s Row. Outfielders will hug the fence. Married men will get out of the infield. In what is sure to be a popular move […]

Tagged as: Hitting coach, Offense, Rays, Shelton

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FSU comes back behind freshman Francois

September 6, 2016 College Sports in Florida

Tuesday, 6 a.m. He is 19 years old. What does he know about lore? He has played one game. What does he know about the voices of old men as they retell the great moments of a college program. Later. Later, when the years have passed and the trophies have been collected, Deondre Francois may […]

Tagged as: Francois, FSU, Ole Miss, Walker

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