Sports Day Tampa Bay

It's the Mailbag edition of Sports Day Tampa Bay as Rick Stroud answers your questions on Adam Humphries, Gerald McCoy, the Bucs defense, Bruce Arians, a new Rays Stadium, MLB free agency and is USF a basketball school now. 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.

This offseason many teams went looking for the next Sean McVay to be their head coach while the Bucs hired a 66-year-old retired coach, so what does Bruce Arians think about the coaching hires, plus is Julian Edelman a Hall of Fame receiver, and the Lightning return to Amalie Arena tonight to face the Vegas Golden Knights. 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.

Bill Belichick and Tom Brady win their 6th Super Bowl in 18 years as they cement their place in history and the Patriots put up a historic defensive performance to hold the Rams and head coach Sean McVay to just 3 points as he admitted he was out-coached. Plus John Lynch fails to make the Hall of Fame in his 6th season as a finalist and the Lightning sweep in New York over the Islanders and Rangers.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After another controversy where NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stayed silent for many days Rick Stroud asks the question is he a good commissioner, plus breaking down the Super Bowl and if Tom Brady can win his 6th Lombardi Trophy.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud chats with Tampa Bay Times Writer Eduardo Encina who returns to Tampa Bay after 7 years covering the Baltimore Orioles for his hometown paper the Baltimore Sun. They chat about Encina's career, what the Orioles and the rest of baseball think of the Tampa Bay Rays and his thoughts on covering the Bucs during his first season which saw a coaching change. 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.

Tampa Bay Times Writer Rick Stroud breaks down former Bucs Safety John Lynch's chances to the make the Football Hall of Fame as he's a finalist for the 6th straight year, former Lakewood High School star Donte Fowler, Jr., sounds off on the Jaguars as he prepares to play in the Super Bowl, Rays pitcher Brent Honeywell says the Rays would have won more games had he not needed Tommy John surgery and the Lightning return to action tonight after 10 days off. 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 breaks down John Romano's column asking if Tom Brady is the Greatest of All Time, plus is Bill Belichick or Tom Brady more responsible for the Patriots success, how can Sean McVay win the Super Bowl over Bill Belichick and what did Nickell Robey-Coleman say about Brady for bulletin board material. 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.

Tom Brady Drops the Mic at the Patriots Super Bowl send off in front of 35,000 fans, Mike Evans gets an INT at the Pro Bowl, why doesn't the Pro Bowl look like real football, Steven Stamkos has an unreal goal at All-Star game, Nikita Kucherov talks about what they learned from last year's playoff exit and the Rays go cashless this year.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's our mailbag show as we answer your questions about Bucs individual game ticket prices, what the Bucs need to address in free agency and the draft, would they consider Kareem Hunt, what will the Rays rotation look like by the end of the season, will the Rays look to add another bat and what will Lightning Mt. Rushmore look like in a few seasons.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud explains his day at the Pro Bowl after talking with Mike Evans, Derwin James, Andrew Luck and more, Gerald McCoy put out some cryptic messages on social media that could indicate change is coming and the Ballball Hall of Fame voted Mariano Rivera in unanimously which hadn't happened before plus what to do with the steroid era. 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.

Tampa Bay Times Beat Writer Diana Nearhos joins Rick Stroud to talk about the Tampa Bay Lightning and the historic season they are having to this point. Rick and Diana talk about why this Lightning team can buck recent trends and win it all, what the players are doing during their bye week, what Jon Cooper may decide with the lineup as the playoffs approach and what moves GM Julien Brisebois might make at the trade deadline. Today's show is presented by Swimming with the Manatees at Book online at http://SwimmingWithTheManatees.com or call 352-571-1888!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tampa Bay Times Rays Beat Writer Marc Topkin joins Rick Stroud to discuss the Baseball Hall of Fame which will announce their 2019 inductees later today, plus Evan Longoria's comments on unsigned free agents, will the Rays look to make any more moves going into the season and Tommy Pham's comments regarding the fan base. 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.

NFL Championship Sunday lived up to the hype as both games went to overtime for the first time ever. The Rams beat the Saints after getting away with a blatant pass interference call in the final minutes which allowed the game to go to overtime, while the Patriots drove down on the opening possession of overtime to win not allowing Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs to get the ball.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud discusses what DeSean Jackson and Gerald McCoy might have meant by their cryptic social media messages on Thursday, we preview the NFL Conference Championship games as the Super Bowl matchup will be determined this weekend and the Bolts lose to the Maple Leafs snapping their 9-game home winning streak.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's our mailbag show as Rick answers your questions about what is a successful season for Bruce Arians, why wasn't Brentson Buckner retained on the staff, will Gerald McCoy restructure his deal, what changes on the offensive line are needed, where should the Rays build a stadium, are they in hunt for JT Realmuto still, and how good are the Lightning. 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 Tom Jones joins Rick Stroud for the first time in 2019 as they discuss the Bruce Arians hiring by the Bucs, NFL Conference Championship Games this weekend, can the Tampa Bay Lightning keep this pace up and an important column about the New York Times to use a photo on their website. Today's show is presented by Swimming with the Manatees at Book online at http://SwimmingWithTheManatees.com or call 352-571-1888!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud spoke exclusively with Bucs Quarterback Jameis Winston who talked about the hiring of Bruce Arians as his head coach, how he goes back to being a teenager when he met Arians and how he reflects on the 2018 season that saw him suspended to start the year and then being benched mid-season. 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 explains what is driving the report that Bruce Arians wants to 're-recruit' DeSean Jackson to the Bucs when he is already under contract. Plus the Bucs are the only team in the NFL with all 3 coordinators who are minorities, we look back at the divisional playoff games where all 4 home teams won and the Lightning lose in New York, only their 2nd regulation loss in their last 21 games.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Stroud breaks down Buccaneers new Head Coach Bruce Arians' introductory press conference as he wins the day, says Jameis Winston is their quarterback, Byron Leftwich will call plays and all players will be evaluated moving forward including Gerald McCoy. Today's show is presented by Continental Wholesale Diamonds http://continentalwholesalediamonds.com. Shop Continental Wholesale Diamonds and let Andy, the owner, know that Rick sent you and you'll get 20% off your purchase.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New Buccaneers Head Coach Bruce Arians has arrived in Tampa ahead of Thursday's introductory press conference and he's begun filling out his coaching staff including defensive coordinator Todd Bowles and Byron Leftwich who will call plays this year. Rick Stroud talks with Kent Somers from the Arizona Republic about Arians time in Arizona and what fans should expect from him as a coach. 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.