FSU can’t keep up with Oregon’s tempo

January 1, 2015 College Sports in Florida

Thursday, 9:10 p.m. Theywerejustthisquick… And so the longest winning streak in America ends in a hurry. The painstakingly slow FSU Seminoles died a quick death Thursday night. The Oregon Ducks could not wait to run their next play, and the one after that, and the one after that. They were in a rush to end […]

Tagged as: FSU! Winston, Mariota

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Thank goodness the year 2014 is over for Tampa Bay

January 1, 2015 College Sports in Florida

Thursday, 2:15 p.m. Is it safe yet? Is 2014 over? And if not, could we please shoot it? Wow, what a terrible year we just finished. You couldn’t blame a Tampa Bay sports fan for hiding underneath the coffee table until it was all over. If losing was a disease, then Tampa Bay would be […]

Tagged as: Bucs, Lightning, Rays

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How does FSU’s 29-game winning streak stack up?

December 31, 2014 College Sports in Florida

Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. The streak the wonderful, glorious streak, may die Thursday. After all the winning, after all the comebacks, the FSU run to glory may conclude. Certainly, that is a possibility. Oregon is pretty good, too, and who knows,  it may run off and hide from the Seminoles. The way FSU has sputtered throughout […]

Tagged as: FSU, winning streak

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Ask the Expert: Phil Esposito

December 31, 2014 general

Wednesday, 1:31 p.m. Phil Esposito was a Hall of Fame forward for the Boston Bruins. Not only that, the Tampa Bay Lightning was his brainchild, and he was the team’s first owner. Even now, he works on the team’s radio crew. Each week, Esposito will answer questions from readers. To ask Phil a question, send […]

Tagged as: Esposito, Lightning, NHL

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A few questions about the NFL draft and the Bucs

December 31, 2014 general

Wednesday, 11:04 a.m.  The Bucs are searching for answers. The rest of us, too. That’s what the NFL draft is. IT’s one giant game of Clue. Do you like this quarterback or that one? Where do you find offensive lineman? Who has a pass rusher? Throughout its history, the Bucs haven’t done very well in […]

Tagged as: Bucs, NFL draft

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Can Oregon stop FSU’s march into history?

December 30, 2014 College Sports in Florida

Tuesday, 12:03 p.m. They will arrive at the game by kicking in the door. Men will tremble. Women will scatter. Children will hide underneath tables. The Florida State Seminoles are in town. Hannibal Lecters on the first bus, Darth Vaders on the second, Voldemorts on the third. Hiss if you wish. By now, the FSU […]

Tagged as: Fisher, FSU, Winston

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Ask the Expert: Scot Brantley

December 30, 2014 College Sports in Florida

Tuesday, 10:20 a.m. Scot Brantley was an all-American linebacker for the University of Florida and played eight seasons with the Tampa Bay Bucs. He has been a radio host in Florida for years. He follows not only the Gators but all of college football. Each week, Scot answers your questions on GarySheltonsports.com. To ask Scot […]

Tagged as: FSU, Gators, playoffs

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Stamkos’ ugly goal pretty enough for Lightning

December 29, 2014 general

Monday, 11:55 p.m. TAMPA Throughout his brief, metoric career, Steven Stamkos has filled a highlight tape with goals. You want speed goals? You want power? You want razzle? You want dazzle? Stamkos can provide a little bit of this, a little bit of that. There are few players who combine the way he blisters on […]

Tagged as: Callahan, Lightning, Stamkos

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Ask the Expert: Jerry Angelo

December 29, 2014 general

Monday, 9:15 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. The Bucs say they didn’t tank […]

Tagged as: Angelo, Bucs, NFL

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Ranking the Bucs’ potential offensive coordinators

December 29, 2014 general

Monday, 2:25 p.m. TAMPA Maybe his office should be in the end zone. You know, so he gets the feel of it. The Tampa Bay Bucs are looking for an offensive coordinator, of course. And it should be said that it’s a large job. The offense this year was a bunch of sleepwalkers, without imagination, […]

Tagged as: Bucs, NFL

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