Even hurt, McCoy has something to give to Bucs

October 2, 2015 general

Friday, 6 a.m. He could tell you about the pain, of course. He could tell you that there is a small knife inside of his right shoulder, and that there are times it feels as if his profession is twisting it around.  He could tell you that the shoulder  lacks its usual strength, that it […]

Tagged as: Aching, Buc;s, McCoy, Panthers

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Too late, but Rays look good in sweep of Marlins

October 1, 2015 general

Thursday, 11:27 p.m. Can we back this season up and play, oh, the last couple of months again? This is how we all wanted the Tampa Bay Rays to look. Okay, okay. The history books are filled with teams that turned it on after the season was more or less over.And maybe the Rays are […]

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TSA shouldn’t barter home games of the Bucs

October 1, 2015 general

Thursday, 6 a.m. Sometimes, in the heat of negations, it is possible that the two sides misunderstand each other. So let me be clear. Not no. Hell, no. No. Nyet. No way. Never happening. Can’t hear you. Not a chance. Got it? That’s how the TSA should respond to the Tampa Bay Bucs’ Content beyond […]

Tagged as: Buc;s, Home record, NFL, Raymond James

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Kiermaier makes another memory on defense

September 30, 2015 general

Wednesday, 11:30 p.m. Need something to remember the highlights of the 2015 season by? This should just about do it. Kevin Kiermaier, chasing down an uncatchable fly. Kiermaier, slamming into the fence. Kiermaier, showing the world why he should be the Gold Glove winner. He runs, and nothing can escape him. He is relentless. He […]

Tagged as: Franklin, Kiermaier, Rays, Smyly

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Ask the Expert: Jerry Angelo

September 30, 2015 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. Wednesday, 6 a.m. The three NFL teams in Florida […]

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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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