Sports Day Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker uncovers new info on the Florida State football program including the fact that Head Coach Willie Taggart isn't on the hot seat because they can't afford the buyout should he have another bad season. Plus Matt breaks down the Gators and USF as fall practices are just a few weeks away for college football. Today's show is presented by May Electric Solar at http://mayelectricsolar.com. Call them at 727-819-2862 to start saving 90-95% on your electric bill.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former Tampa Bay Times columnist 'NostraThomas' Jones has said for years the Rays would leave Tampa Bay eventually and it's looking more and more like he might have been right as they've proposed playing games in 2 cities in the future. Plus Tom gives his thoughts on Lightning free agency moves and the 1 thing the Bucs do well entering the 2019 season. Today's show is presented by Swimming with the Manatees at Book online at http://SwimmingWithTheManatees.com or call 352-777-1796!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

NHL Free Agency has begun as the Lightning sign a defenseman and a backup goalie. Diana Nearhos explains what this means for Louis Domingue and why the Lightning were pursuing Joe Pavelski. Then Tampa Bay Times Assistant Sports Editor Ernest Hooper explains why he thinks Rays owner Stu Sternberg's Tampa Bay-Montreal plan just might work. Today's show is presented by Millian-Aire for all your air conditioning needs. Give them a call at 727-862-2100 or visit http://www.millian-aire.com/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Rays won back-to-back games for the first time in nearly 3 weeks as Brendan McKay made his major league debut by retiring the first 16 batters he faced and Blake Snell struck out 12 batters in 6 innings to give the Rays a series win over the Rangers who trail them in the Wild Card Race. Plus Austin Meadows and Charlie Morton are voted to the All-Star Game by their fellow players, NBA and NHL free agency is getting underway, US Women are in World Cup Semifinals, and the Bucs will open Training Camp this month.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions about the Rays stadium plan including why is Montreal their choice, are the Rays losing money, will MLB let Stu Sternberg control 2 markets, if Rays fail to make the playoffs is this a collapse, did Dirk Koetter want a new QB for the Buccaneers and what impact did Malcolm Glazer's death have on the franchise for the last 10 years.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Chris Torello from Spectrum Sports 360 to discuss the Rays multi-city stadium plan with Montreal now that we've had time to digest the news conference from Stu Sternberg, plus USF is adding some big transfers for football and why UConn is leaving the American Athletic Conference for the Big East. Today's show is presented by May Electric Solar at http://mayelectricsolar.com. Call them at 727-819-2862 to start saving 90-95% on your electric bill.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Tampa Bay Times Rays Beat Writer Marc Topkin break down Rays Principal Owner Stuart Sternberg's press conference unveiling their plan to put the Rays in 2 different cities with 2 new open-air stadiums in Tampa Bay and Montreal. While there weren't a lot of specifics, Marc and Rick tell you what it means and what might happen next. Today's show is presented by Swimming with the Manatees at Book online at http://SwimmingWithTheManatees.com or call 352-777-1796!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick are back from vacation as the Rays are getting ready to explain their desire to explore the possibility of playing games in Tampa Bay and Montreal, plus the Rays have struggled in June as their bullpen continues to falter, the Lightning trade J.T. Miller to Vancouver, Gerald McCoy does an interview on Fox and the US Women's National Team struggles in their first game in the knockout stage of the World Cup. Today's show is presented by Millian-Aire for all your air conditioning needs. Give them a call at 727-862-2100 or visit http://www.millian-aire.com/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud sits down for part 2 with Bucs Quarterback Coach Clyde Christensen to discuss Jameis Winston's turnovers, the bond he has already created with his QB and insight into new Bucs Head Coach Bruce Arians.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud sits down with Buccaneers Quarterbacks Coach Clyde Christensen as they discuss his first stint with Tampa Bay under Coach Tony Dungy, his influence on him and coaching Peyton Manning in Indianapolis to win a Super Bowl.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's part 3 of Rick Stroud's conversation with Rays Radio's Dave Wills and he discusses how he got the job in Tampa Bay despite no wanting to apply at first. Plus Dave goes through some of his favorite calls for the Rays and Joe Maddon's impact. Today's show is presented by May Electric Solar at http://mayelectricsolar.com. Call them at 727-819-2862 to start saving 90-95% on your electric bill.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's part 2 of Rick Stroud's conversation with Rays Radio Play By Play man Dave Wills as he went from playing basketball to pitching in college, then onto coaching and finally becoming an announcer. Today's show is presented by Swimming with the Manatees at Book online at http://SwimmingWithTheManatees.com or call 352-777-1796!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rays Radio Play by Play man Dave Wills joins Rick Stroud on today's show from Dave's Dugout to discuss the 2019 Rays and what they might add as the trade deadline approaches, is this a 2-team race with the Yankees or could the Red Sox get back in the race and just how has Kevin Cash grown into the job as Rays Manager over the last 5 seasons. Today's show is presented by Millian-Aire for all your air conditioning needs. Give them a call at 727-862-2100 or visit http://www.millian-aire.com/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss the Blues winning the Stanley Cup and wondering who feels worse, the Boston Bruins or Tampa Bay Lightning. Plus was the celebrations by the U.S. Women's Soccer Team as they were beating Thailand 13-0 too much and should sports reporters dabble in political debates.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions including who will be the Bucs leaders, will the Buccanneers make any surprising cuts in camp, who will start in the defensive backfield, is this the best Rays teams we've seen, are the Rays just unlucky with pitching arm injuries and how good will Hard Knocks be with Jon Gruden and the Raiders. Today's show is presented by May Electric Solar at http://mayelectricsolar.com. Call them at 727-819-2862 to start saving 90-95% on your electric bill.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Marc Topkin are talking Rays including if Austin Meadows will start the All-Star Game, how impressive Charlie Morton has been in his first year with the team, how does Brandon Lowe generate so much power, was the Rays $5 ticket promotion a success and more. Today's show is presented by Swimming with the Manatees at Book online at http://SwimmingWithTheManatees.com or call 352-777-1796!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Chris Torello from Spectrum Sports 360 discuss how many Rays should be voted to the All-Star Game, is it time to talk about athlete safety after David Ortiz was shot in the Dominican Republic, which Lightning players or coach will take home hardware at the NHL Awards next week, and can Bucs coach Bruce Arians turn around yet another franchise. Today's show is presented by Millian-Aire for all your air conditioning needs. Give them a call at 727-862-2100 or visit http://www.millian-aire.com/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud sat down for an exclusive conversation with Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians to discuss What he learned about the Bucs during mini-camp and where do they still need improvement. Plus what does Arians want Jameis Winston to do before training camp and what kind of team does he think he has for 2019. Also the Rays take 3 of 4 from the Red Sox while the pitching dominated Boston as the Rays are tied for first place again.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss why isn't there more buzz about the Buccaneers as the off-season wraps up, will Jameis Winston earn another shot in 2020, will the Rays stay in the hunt without a new closer as Craig Kimbrel signs with the Cubs, and the Sandlot movie is now 25 years old so does it hold up.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.