A peak ahead at the Rays’ plans for 2016

September 30, 2015 general

Wednesday, 6 a.m. And so you look at them differently here in this dying season. They will not go to the post-season. They will not be your sleeper team, Despite all of the shortcomings – extra innings, blown saves, a lack of comebacks – they will not leave you with a smile on your face. […]

Tagged as: 2016, Archer Kiermaier, Rays

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Carolina stripped away the best of the Bucs

September 29, 2015 general

Tuesday, 6 a.m. It was a simple enough contest, one of those man-in-the-stands sort of interviews where the fan was supposed to talk about how much he loves his team and he loves his seats and he loves the NFL. All is good and the beer is cold. And furthermore, rah. And then the fan […]

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Bucs’ defense was a huge disappointment

September 28, 2015 general

Monday, 6 a.m. Kicker? Right about now, you’re ready to kick him to the curb. Receivers? Right about how, you’re ready to drop one or two the way they dropped the football. Coach? Right about now, you’d be in favor of it. At 3-16, Lovie Smith can start anytime. You can gather the usual suspects, […]

Tagged as: Buc;s, defense, kicker, Winston

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Bucs do what they do best — lose

September 27, 2015 general

Sunday, 5:50 p.m. In their self-identification as one of the bottom-dwellers of the National Football League, this is what they do. Any questions? Anyone want to know exactly why the Tampa Bay Bucs have won only three of their last 19 games? This. That’s why. Missed kicks. Dropped passes. Dumb penalties. Wayward throws. Meager pressure. […]

Tagged as: Brindza, Buc;s, Evans, Winston

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Gators’ Grier leaves his mark at quarterback

September 27, 2015 College Sports in Florida

Saturday, 9:08 p.m. Will Grier, Mr. Fourth down, became a quarterback Saturday. Oh, he had played at the position before Saturday. But then he was filled with potential and promise on afternoons where he wasn’t quite enough. But against the Tennessee Vols, Grier stood up in a 28-27 victory. Grier had only a slight edge […]

Tagged as: FIU, Florida, Grier, UCF

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Random Thoughts: Looking for better Saints

September 27, 2015 College Sports in Florida

Sunday, 6 a.m. Hello, I’m Pope Francis, and if it’s all the same to you, I think I need some better saints. – Of all the heroes with Superpowers on Heroes Reborn, why can’t one of them rush the passer? – Just wondering: Which program has fallen the farthest in college football? Miami? Nebraska? Texas? […]

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Ask Gary: Did the Rays overuse their bullpen?

September 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: Lightning, Maddon, NFL, Rays, Rotations

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Bucs must avoid Houston star J.J. Watt

September 25, 2015 general

Friday, 6 a.m. Every now and then, a new toy comes along, and a guy looks and simply says to himself “I gotta have one of those.” A new golf club, maybe. A sports car? The new Ipad? The Segway? In the NFL, that object of desire is called a “J.J. Watt.” He is King […]

Tagged as: Sacks, Tampa Bay Bucs, Texans, Watt

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Ask the expert: Bucs beat a declining team

September 24, 2015 NFL

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. You called it on the Bucs’ […]

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Looking back, Williamson wasn’t enough for Bucs

September 24, 2015 general

6 a.m., Thursday The eyes. I still remember the eyes. His voice could raise and turn salty, the way the voices of most coaches can. The veins in his neck could jut out in frustration. The forehead would furrow in failure. But the eyes. The eyes gave you a glimpse of the pain Richard Williamson […]

Tagged as: Buc;s, Chandler, Testaverde, Wiliamson

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