Sports Day Tampa Bay

The Bucs have hired former Cardinals coach Bruce Arians to be their next head coach and he's bringing a lot of the staff from Arizona with him. The 66-year-old coach who was retired was convinced by the Bucs and former Rays Manager Joe Madden to take the job. Arians will be expected to improve Jameis Winston as he's in the final year of his contract while former Jets Head Coach Todd Bowles will be the new Defensive Coordinator. Plus the Lightning get back to winning by shutting out the Blue Jackets 4-0. 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.

Bruce Arians continues to be the favorite in the Bucs coaching search but as of Monday night no negotiations have begun. Rick Stroud updates on why that might be and could the Bucs be talking to other coaches as well, and Clemson destroys Alabama in the National Championship by 28 points and could Trevor Lawrence be a better QB and Tua Tagovailoa. 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 Bucs have interviewed Eric Bieniemy, Kris Richard, George Edwards and Bruce Arians but are they done? Rick Stroud updates the search as Bruce Arians still feels like the favorite to be the Bucs next head coach and he checks a lot of boxes that they are looking for. Plus Wild Card Weekend is over as experience won out over the weekend as the road teams won 3 of 4 games, plus the Lightning lose in regulation for the first time in 17 games and tonight is College Football's National Championship. 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.

Rick Stroud answers your question in our mailbag episode including is Adam Humphries a must-sign for the Bucs, what should the Bucs be looking for in a new coach, can the Lightning style win the Stanley Cup this year, how many wins will the Rays get this year & what is the leash for Charlie Strong with a new President coming to USF. 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.

Rick Stroud updates the Bucs coaching search as Jason Licht was in Kansas City on Wednesday to interview Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy and a new name has emerged with interest, Notre Dame's Brian Kelly. Plus Matt Baker joins us to discuss the upcoming National Championship game, Florida's Bowl win over Michigan, Miami's Mark Richt's retirement, UCF losing to LSU and more. 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 updates the latest coaching candidates that the Buccaneers could be looking at in their search, plus an exciting day of college football bowl games on New Year's Day, does UCF's run make a case for expanding the playoff, ESPN overdoes Urban Meyer's send off at Ohio State and will the Tampa Bay Lightning ever lose again. 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 breaks down Bucs GM Jason Licht's postseason press conference where he laid out the criteria they are looking for in their next coach and what the future of Gerald McCoy might be with the Buccaneers. 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 Tampa Bay Buccaneers have fired head coach Dirk Koetter following their 34-32 loss to the Atlanta Falcons as they finish the season 5-11 again. Rick Stroud takes you through the decision including keeping General Manager Jason Licht who will lead the search for a replacement that could be former Cardinals coach Bruce Arians. 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.

The Bucs are preparing for their final game vs. the Falcons while Dirk Koetter's seat is very hot as the coach of the Bucs. With a win they would finish 6-10, just one game better than last season, and that's after starting 2-0. Plus Rick Stroud talks with Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker about the Peach Bowl between Florida and Michigan as well as previewing the College Football Playoff Semifinals this weekend. 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.

Tampa Bay Times Lightning Beat Writer Diana Nearhos joins the show for the first time to talk about the Bolts who return from Christmas break tonight vs. the Flyers. Rick and Diana talk about how well Steven Stamkos is playing, how this team has handled injuries and what may happen to the roster when Mathieu Joseph returns from injured reserve. 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.

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The Tampa Bay Lightning are dominating after taking 7 or 8 points on the road in Western Canada and have separated themselves as the best team in hockey but can they win it all this year, plus Rick Stroud sits down with Bucs Ring of Honor member John Lynch as they discuss the state of defense in today's NFL and more. 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 is in Dallas breaking down how the Bucs lost in Dallas despite dominating in yards, first downs and time of possession but 2 costly fumbles lost them the game. In addition to the 2 fumbles, the Bucs had a costly delay of game penalty on a 4th & 1 on the 2 plus the offensive line struggled giving up 3 sacks, more QB hits and numerous holding penalties as Jameis Winston was under pressure all day. 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.

Rick Stroud previews the Bucs game in Dallas as the playoffs are out of reach but many Bucs players are playing for jobs next year and signs are pointing to DeSean Jackson playing after missing several games, plus Matt Baker breaks down the good but not great signing days for Florida and Florida State and why did Miami's class fall apart on Wednesday. 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.

Rick Stroud is joined by former Tampa Bay Times columnist Tom Jones to break down the Bucs season now that they are eliminated from the playoffs and is it Stanley Cup or Bust for Steven Stamkos and the Tampa Bay Lightning? Plus Joey Knight joins us to preview USF's bowl game vs Marshall tonight and how the Bulls did on National Signing Day. 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 answer your questions about if the Bucs make a coaching change who might they look to next, who is responsible for draft busts, could the Bucs change uniforms again, who will play first base for the Rays, is this year Stanley Cup or bust for the Lightning and more. 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.

It was 2 years ago when Dirk Koetter and Jameis Winston led the Bucs into Dallas riding a 5-game winning streak and thinking playoffs as the game was flexed to Sunday Night primetime. The Bucs lost the game and their fortunes have turned downhill ever since as they've continued to miss the playoffs and Jameis Winston hasn't won a road game since. 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's in Baltimore where the Bucs were officially eliminated from playoff contention for the 11th straight season as the Ravens control the clock and run for 242 yards in cold and rainy weather conditions plus they hold the Bucs to 4 field goals. Now that the Bucs will miss the playoffs, what is the future of head coach Dirk Koetter and GM Jason Licht? Plus the Lightning lose in OT at Winnipeg to snap their 8-game winning streak but they did get Anton Stralman back from injury. 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.

Andrei Vasilevskiy gave up a goal on the 2nd shot and saved 47 in a row after that as the Lightning defeat the Maple Leafs 4-1 in a game that Toronto dominates but Vasilevskiy was better in return after missing 14 games. The Rays surprise everyone and trade Jake Bauers to Cleveland and get infielder Yanny Diaz in return, and the Bucs are off to Baltimore this weekend with the playoffs still a possibility but they'll have to play mistake free on offense against an elite Ravens defense. 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.

Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker joins Rick Stroud to discuss why Kyler Murray beat Tua Tagovailoa for the Heisman Trophy, the coaching carousel going on currently, players skipping bowl games, USF needs a bowl win, and offensive coordinator and to recruit players to keep up with UCF among others. 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.