Sports Day Tampa Bay

Rick Stroud takes you mailbag questions about the Bucs, Ryan Fitzpatrick as the starter, Jameis Winston's future, Dirk Koetter's offense and his future, Rays coaching changes 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.

In a surprise move Bucs Head Coach Dirk Koetter announces that Ryan Fitzpatrick will continue to be the starting quarterback this week instead of switching back to Jameis Winston. Rick Stroud breaks down the news, plus the Bucs will have a new kicker moving forward as they cut Chandler Catanzaro and sign Cairo Santos, and Dirk Koetter hasn't decided if he will call plays this week or let Todd Monken resume those duties. 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 defense plays well but the offense broke down in the red zone as they rack up 500 yards of offense but only score 3 points to lose 16-3 to Washington. Head Coach Dirk Koetter took over the play calling for the first time on Sunday but they couldn't overcome 4 turnovers, including 3 by QB Ryan Fitzpatrick. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down the loss and what they expect on Monday, namely Jameis Winston will be the starting quarterback again and kicker Chandler Cantanzaro will no longer be the Bucs kicker after missing 2 field goals. 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 short term Tampa Bay Times columnist Tom Jones who discusses why he's leaving the Times, the Rays trading Mallex Smith for Mike Zunino and Guillermo Heredia, what to make of DeSean Jackson still being on the Bucs, Warren Sapp's breakdown of the Bucs, and will Ryan Fitzpatrick remain the starting quarterback all year long. 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.

DeSean Jackson spoke to the media for the first time since he reportedly asked the Bucs to trade him. While he didn't deny it, can you be a good teammate after asking to be traded from a team. Plus we have Matt Baker to breakdown this week in College Football including FSU-Notre Dame, South Carolina-Florida and USF-Cincinnati. Also breaking news as the Rays are close to dealing Mallex Smith to the Mariners for Catcher Mike Zunino. 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.

The Tampa Bay Lightning continue their hot start with a 5-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers to give them the best record in hockey as Nikita Kucherov nets a pair of goals and Steven Stamkos gets one as well. Plus the College Football Rankings are out as Michigan moves up to #4, what has gone wrong on the Bucs Defensive Line this season as they upgraded talent with not much improvement. 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.

Gerald McCoy spoke publicly for the first time in several weeks on the Bucs Defense bad play of late, how he feels about not being a captain and what the players are doing to try to change it. Plus Dirk Koetter say bad tackling is the problem with the defense, Rays Blake Snell and Kevin Cash are finalists for postseason awards while Joey Wendle misses out, and the Tampa Bay Lightning are playing great in spite of the absense of Victor Hedman and Ondrej Palat. 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.

We know it sounds like a broken record but the Bucs fell behind 35-7 in Carolina, brought it back to 35-28 but eventually lose 42-28 to fall to 3-5 on the season. Rick Stroud breaks down the defensive issues, how Ryan Fitzpatrick played as a starter again and what lies ahead for the Bucs, plus Rick has an exclusive conversation with Ryan Fitzpatrick about how he is handling the season and what he expects. 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 and Tom Jones discuss what to expect in Carolina as the Buccaneers play there Sunday with Ryan Fitzpatrick as their starter again, what Jameis Winston told the media on Thursday including that he's 'humbled', and just how good are the Tampa Bay Lightning. 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.

Matt Baker joins Rick Stroud to break down the week in college football and how the Florida schools can rebound after losses last week. He previews Florida vs Missouri, Florida State vs NC State, USF vs Tulane and of course Alabama at LSU. 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.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn't trade DeSean Jackson at Tuesday's trade deadline as they made no trades as they look to even their record at 4-4 this week in Carolina with Ryan Fitzpatrick as the starting quarterback. Rick Stroud tells you what he thinks the Bucs are thinking going forward, plus the Lightning shake off a slow start to crush the Devils 8-3, the College Football Playoff rankings are out for the first time and the Rays promote Matt Quatraro to Bench Coach to replace Charlie Montoyo who is managing the Blue Jays. 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.

Bucs Head Coach Dirk Koetter announces that Ryan Fitzpatrick will start at QB this week in Carolina after Jameis Winston throws 4 INTs in Cincinnati and Fitzpatrick led a comeback that fell just short. Rick Stroud breaks down what it means, plus the Lightning are back home tonight vs. New Jersey and the Rays had a huge impact on the World Series. 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.

Jameis Winston threw 4 interceptions and was benched as Ryan Fitzpatrick came in down 18 points to get the game tied with 65 seconds left. The Bucs lost but once again there is a controversy at quarterback with who should start in Carolina. Rick Stroud breaks it down as well as the defense digging a big hole again and did Desean Jackson ask for a trade. Plus the Florida schools all lost big on Saturday as Gators, Bulls, Seminoles and Hurricanes go down and the Lightning lost Saturday but are still 7-2-1 through their first 10 games. 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.

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Tampa Bay Times College Writer Matt Baker breaks down the biggest Florida-Georgia game in over a decade, can Florida State hang with Clemson in Tallahassee and can USF put together a complete game in Houston to remain unbeaten. 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 our Bucs Mailbag as Rick Stroud answers your questions about how the Buccaneers will replace Kwon Alexander, will the Bucs be active at the trade deadline next week, is what we see from Jameis Winston all he is capable of and is the organization set on keeping Jameis Winston for the forseable future. 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.

Bucs staring Mike Linebacker Kwon Alexander is out the for season after tearing his ACL in the Bucs OT win vs. the Browns, the Lightning shoot, shoot, and shoot as they pepper Chicago with an NHL record 33 shots in the 2nd period on Sunday night and the World Series is set to get underway tonight. 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 and Tom Jones breakdown the sloppy Bucs win over the Browns in overtime as Chandler Cantanzaro hits a 59-yard field goal to win it. This came after he missed a 40-yarder and an extra point earlier in the game. Jameis Winston played well but still turned the ball over and took some sacks, and the defense played better under new defensive coordinator Mark Duffner. 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-Browns matchup as Tampa Bay looks to get back to .500 and new defensive coordinator Mark Duffner takes the reins of the defense. We get a scouting report from Cleveland on Baker Mayfield, plus the Lightning finish their first homestand 4-1 as Ryan Callahan returns 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.

Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker joins Rick Stroud to see if USF and UCF can make it to their matchup in November undefeated, how the Gators are preparing for Georgia next week and what to expect from Florida State the rest of the season. 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.