Sports Day Tampa Bay
1,715 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days ago - ★★★★★ - 280 ratingsAward Winning Journalist Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times and Steve Versnick take you inside Tampa Bay Sports each weekday. They go deeper into the biggest stories in Tampa Bay including the Buccaneers, Rays, Lightning, USF and more. It's sports insight you won't get anywhere else which is why we call it Show Prep Tampa Bay!
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Episodes
Nikita Kucherov Leading NHL in Scoring & Todd Bowles Screwed Up The End Of The Lions Game
January 24, 2024 05:13 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 6-3 win over the Flyers as Nikita Kucherov has a hat trick and 4 points to lead the way. Plus did Todd Bowles screw up the end of the Divisional Playoff game vs. Detroit by not calling timeout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What To Expect From The Buccaneers This Offseason
January 23, 2024 05:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on what to expect this offseason from the Buccaneers as Devin White and Shaq Barrett are probably gone, will they re-sign Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans, plus what other changes to expect. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Buccaneers Season Ends In Divisional Round With 31-23 Loss To Detroit
January 22, 2024 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers season coming to an end after a 31-23 loss to the Lions in the NFC Divisional playoffs. While the season is over, Bucs fans should want more of this roller coaster of a team that never lost belief and fought to the end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Buccaneers Battle The Lions For A Berth In the NFC Championship Game
January 19, 2024 05:31 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview this weekend's Buccaneers-Lions Divisional Playoff game as the winner advances to the NFC Championship game. Plus they answer your mailbag questions about the Bucs and backup quarterbacks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Baker Mayfield Responds to Garnder-Johnson & Buccaneers Mailbag Questions
January 18, 2024 05:54 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Baker Mayfield's response to C.J. Gardner-Johnson's comments about Tampa would be great if they had a good quarterback. Plus your mailbag questions about Todd Bowles, Baker Mayfield, Lavonte David, Joe Flacco, Mike Evans and Steven Stamkos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Buccaneers Preparing for the Lions & Keyshawn Johnson Joins Rick
January 17, 2024 05:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers preparations for their Divisional Playoff game vs. the Lions this Sunday as Tampa Bay continues the revenge tour of playing teams they lost to in the regular season. Plus Rick is joined by Keyshawn Johnson to talk about the Bucs, the Cowboys and his new podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Buccaneers Pressure Hurts & Dominate The Eagles 32-9
January 16, 2024 07:17 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 32-9 dominating win over the Eagles to advance in the playoffs. Baker Mayfield threw for over 300 yards and 3 TDs while the defense pressured Jalen Hurts all night long. Next up for the Bucs is the Lions on Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Buccaneers Host A Playoff Game For The 3rd Straight Season Tonight vs. Eagles
January 15, 2024 05:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Bucs-Eagles playoff game tonight as Tampa Bay hosts a playoff game for the 3rd straight season and are taking on a very banged up Philadelphia team. Plus we look at the first 4 games of Wild Card Weekend as the Cowboys, Browns and Dolphins get blown out while the Lions-Rams is the only good game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bucs Preparing For Eagles & Bill Belichick Out In New England
January 12, 2024 06:58 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers preparations for their playoff game vs. the Eagles on Monday night, Bill Belichick out as New England's coach and where he might end, plus the Lightning win in overtime again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How Nick Saban's Retirement Shakes Up College Football and Who Could Replace Him
January 11, 2024 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBRick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss Nick Saban's retirement from Alabama, what it means for the SEC, who could be his replacement and just how dominate he was in coaching and recruiting during his career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hail To The Victors But What Will Harbaugh Do Next, Lightning Comeback Win & Bucs Preparing For Eagles
January 10, 2024 06:22 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick discuss the National Championship Game that saw Michigan complete a perfect season but what's next for Jim Harbaugh? Plus the Lightning get an impressive come from behind win over the Kings and the Bucs preparing for the Eagles in their Monday Night playoff game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hopes vs. Eagles are High if Baker's Healthy, 2024 Buc Opponents Known, Bolts Start Key Homestand
January 09, 2024 05:05 - 37 minutes - 52 MBRick Stroud and Darek Sharp - filling in for Steve Versnick, Michigan fan who was at the Championship game (Steve will be back Tuesday to discuss the outcome) - spend plenty of time on the Bucs' playoff outlook, a peek around the other games, some USF talk and a look at a key home stretch for the Bolts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Buccaneers Clinch The NFC South For The 3rd Straight Year and Make The Playoffs 4 Straight
January 08, 2024 05:45 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBRick Stroud and Darek Sharp break down the Buccaneers 9-0 win over the Carolina Panthers that clinched their 3rd consecutive NFC South Title, a feat they had never accomplished before. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Buccaneers Can Clinch Division For 3rd Straight Season On Sunday
January 05, 2024 05:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers chance to win the NFC South for the 3rd straight season with a win over the Panthers on Sunday. If the Buccaneers don't win on Sunday, big changes could be coming to the organization with a potential rebuild on the table. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mike Evans Is Bucs Sole Pro Bowl Representative & Michael Penix, Jr. Makes National Championship
January 04, 2024 05:22 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Mike Evans as the lone Buccaneers representative in the Pro Bowl as Antoine Winfield, Jr. and Tristan Wirfs are alternates. Plus Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker joins us to discuss Florida State's Orange Bowl loss, the transfer portal and Michigan-Washington for the National Championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is Todd Bowles Job On The Line This Week & Michael Penix Jr. To Play in National Championship
January 03, 2024 05:17 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Tampa Bay's own Michael Penix, Jr. playing for a National Championship vs Michigan and Buccaneers mailbag questions about Todd Bowles coaching future and Rachaad White's backup plan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tristan Wirfs Tired Of Late Hits By Saints, Wander Franco Detained & Michigan Beats Alabama
January 02, 2024 05:04 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Michigan's 27-20 OT win over Alabama in the College Football Playoff semifinals, Buccaneers' Tristan Wirfs is sick of Saints players hitting Baker Mayfield late, the LIghtning win after giving up a crazy goal and Wander Franco detained in the Dominican Republic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Buccaneers Fail To Clinch NFC South With 23-13 Loss To The Saints
January 01, 2024 06:42 - 33 minutes - 31 MBHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Buccaneers Looking For 3rd Straight NFC South Title
December 29, 2023 05:46 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview this weekend's 'Hat and T-Shirt' game as the Buccaneers can clinch the NFC South. They discuss how improbable that was just a month ago and how good this team has been for the last 4 years now. Plus the Lightning still looking for more consistency and Wander Franco didn't appear for a summons in the Dominican Republic on Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Florida State Preparing For Orange Bowl and Suing The ACC, plus Playoff Semifinals Preview
December 28, 2023 05:01 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBRick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker who is in Miami to cover Florida State in the Orange Bowl this weekend. They discuss this game, FSU's lawsuit against the ACC and the ACC's suit against Florida State, and then a preview of the College Football Playoff Semifinals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bucs Looking To Clinch 3rd Straight NFC South Title, Mailbag Questions & Dominican Authorities Looking For Wander Franco
December 27, 2023 05:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the upcoming 'hat and t-shirt' game for the Buccaneers as they can clinch their 3rd straight NFC South title with a win, Head Coach Todd Bowles comments on the game, Bucs mailbag questions and reports that Dominican authorities are looking for Wander Franco. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Buccaneers Dominate Jaguars For 4th Straight Win
December 25, 2023 05:13 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers dominating win over Jaguars on Christmas Eve for their 4th win in a row. They are a team that is peaking at the right time and are relatively healthy which is what you want to see heading towards the playoffs. Devin White showed out after being called out last week, Antoine Winfield, Jr., was the best player on the field and YaYa Diaby gets better every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Buccaneers-Jaguars Preview & Your Mailbag Questions On Baker, Bowles and Canales
December 22, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview this Sunday's Bucs-Jaguars game that with a win would enable the Buccaneers to have a chance to clinch the division next week. Plus we answer your Buccaneers mailbag questions on Baker Mayfield, Todd Bowles, Dave Canales and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NFL Investigating Bucs' Injury Report & Devin White Says He Didn't Balk At Rotational Role
December 21, 2023 05:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the NFL's look into the Buccaneers handling of Devin White last week, plus Devin spoke about what happened saying he didn't balk at rotational role. Plus the Lightning played better on Tuesday, can they duplicate it tonight vs. Vegas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
National Signing Day & The Politicians Are Now Involved With Florida State's Snub
December 20, 2023 05:49 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBRick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss National Signing Day and the importance to Billy Napier at Florida and Alex Golesh at USF, the politicians are now involved with Florida State's snub in the College Football Playoff and the Volleyball Championships in Tampa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What Is Devin White's Role On The Buccaneers Moving Forward?
December 19, 2023 05:12 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Devin White situation as Todd Bowles continues to deliver mixed messages while trying to protect the middle linebacker who told him he "couldn't go" when told he wasn't starting on Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Baker Mayfield's Perfect Passer Rating Leads Buccaneers To 3rd Straight Win & Devin White Says He 'Couldn't Go'
December 18, 2023 05:32 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Baker Mayfield's big day in Green Bay to lead the Buccaneers to their 3rd straight win and keep control of their NFC South destiny. Plus Devin White was told he wouldn't start and then he said he "couldn't go". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bucs-Packers Preview, Tyler Glasnow Traded & More Mailbag Questions
December 15, 2023 05:33 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview this weekend's Bucs-Packers game as Tampa Bay will continue to be without some key players but Devin White may return. Plus the Rays trade Tyler Glasnow to Los Angeles pending he signs an extension and your mailbag questions on Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers coaching and the Florida Gators schedule in 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tyler Glasnow Set To Be Traded, KJ Britt's Emergence & Your Mailbag Questions
December 14, 2023 05:16 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the pending trade of Tyler Glasnow, KJ Britt's emergence at linebacker and your mailbag questions on the Rays lineup, Baker Mayfield and Rick's gameday schedule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick and Tom On FSU, Ohtani and Mahomes, Plus Buc Mailbag Questions on Baker, Tristan and Antoine
December 13, 2023 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your Buccaneers mailbag questions on Baker Mayfield, Tristan Wirfs, Antoine Winfield, Jr. and then Tom Jones joins again to discuss Florida State, Patrick Mahomes and Shohei Ohtani. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick and Tom On The 1st Place Buccaneers & Baker Mayfield
December 12, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBRick Stroud is joined by Poynter's Tom Jones to discuss the 1st place Buccaneers at 6-7, Baker Mayfield as their quarterback and a look around the NFL including coaching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Buccaneers Beat Falcons, Move Into 1st Place In NFC South
December 11, 2023 07:31 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 29-25 win over the Falcons that moves them into 1st place in the NFC South. The defense played well but gave up another 4th quarter drive but Baker Mayfield engineered a game-winning drive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Buccaneers Season Is On The Line & Chris Godwin's Wife's Comment About Todd Bowles
December 08, 2023 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Chris Godwin and his wife's reaction to Head Coach Todd Bowles comments about his playing time and the season is on the line Sunday in Atlanta for the Buccaneers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why Florida State Was Left Out Of College Football Playoff & Latest On USF's Football Stadium
December 07, 2023 06:24 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBRick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss why Florida State was left out of the College Football Playoff and the latest on USF's new football stadium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What Does Baker Mayfield's Next Contract Look Like & Your Mailbag Questions On Buccaneers and CFP
December 06, 2023 05:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on what Baker Mayfield might command in a new contract next year, will we see Kyle Trask this year, and your mailbag questions on Bucs coaching, drafting a QB and the College Football Playoff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Victor Hedman's 1,000th Game, Lightning Shut Out The Stars & Ryan Neal's Big Day For The Buccaneers
December 05, 2023 07:42 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Victor Hedman playing in his 1,000th game for the Tampa Bay Lightning, their 4-0 win over Dallas as Andrei Vasilevskiy gets his 1st shutout of the season, Ryan Neal's big day for the Buccaneers as injuries mounted and Tampa Bay's Michael Penix Jr. is a Heisman Trophy Finalist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Florida State Omitted From Playoff and Buccaneers Beat Panthers 21-18
December 04, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the College Football Playoff Committee's decision to leave out Florida State despite being 13-0 and the Buccaneers win over the Panthers 21-18 as Mike Evans hit 1,000 yards for the 10th straight season and it means next week's game in Atlanta is for the division lead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Buccaneers-Panthers Preview and More Bucs Mailbag Questions
December 01, 2023 05:25 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview this weekend's Buccaneers-Panthers game that feels like a must-win game for Tampa Bay as they remain 1-game back in the division. Plus we answer your mailbag questions on Todd Bowles, who the next Bucs coach could be and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is Billy Napier Moving The Goalposts, Alex Golesh's USF Turnaround and It's Conference Championship Weekend
November 30, 2023 05:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBRick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss if Billy Napier is moving the goalposts at Florida, USF's turnaround under Alex Golesh, Florida State's chance at the College Football Playoff and Conference Championship Weekend preview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
MAILBAG: Todd Bowles, Jason Licht, Tristan Wirfs, Billy Napier, Byrum Brown and More
November 29, 2023 05:18 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions 100% correctly about Todd Bowles future, Jason Licht, Tristan Wirfs, defensive backs, Billy Napier, Byrum Brown and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Todd Bowles Comments On Buccaneers Mistakes & Your Mailbag Questions
November 28, 2023 05:43 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles' comments about what has gone wrong and how they can't play themselves and the opponent. Plus your mailbag questions about Todd Bowles, Jason Licht, Tristan Wirfs, Baker Mayfield and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bucs Lose To Colts 27-20, Florida State and USF Win & Andrei Vasilevskiy Returns
November 27, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the the Buccaneers 27-20 loss to the Colts which saw Rachaad White run for 100 yards, Mike Evans catch 2 touchdowns and still lose. The defense gave up nearly 400 yards and 3 fourth-down conversions. Plus Florida State beats Florida but can they still make the College Football Playoff, USF goes bowling and Andrei Vasilevskiy returns for the Lightning while they score 8 goals on 14 shots in Carolina. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Buccaneers-Colts Preview and Mailbag Questions Answered
November 24, 2023 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview Sunday's Buccaneers-Colts game in a winnable game but the injuries could be an issue for Tampa Bay. Plus we answer your mailbag questions on Baker Mayfield, Kyle Trask, Charissa Thompson and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Buccaneers Injury Questions For This Weekend, Lightning Lose in OT and A Conversation with Brian Griese
November 23, 2023 06:30 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers injuries mounting for the game in Indianapolis this weekend, the Lightning get a point vs Winnipeg but lose in overtime and Rick's conversation with former Buccaneers QB Brian Griese. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Florida-FSU With Backup QBs, USF & UCF Need To Win For A Bowl Game & OSU-Michigan
November 22, 2023 05:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBRick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss Jordan Travis' season-ending injury at Florida State and what it means for their path to the playoff, the Florida-Florida State game with 2 backup QBs, USF and UCF gets a bowl game with wins this weekend, and previewing the rest of College Football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lightning Beat Bruins 5-4 in OT For 3rd Win In A Row
November 21, 2023 06:25 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 5-4 overtime win vs. the Bruins that saw the Lightning outshoot them 46-27 but still needed a Steven Stamkos goal with 4.8 seconds left to send it to OT. Plus how the Bucs big stars on defense aren't playing to the level they are being paid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Buccaneers Lose To 49ers As Injuries Are A Big Concern Moving Forward
November 20, 2023 05:51 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 27-14 loss to the 49ers that saw the defense continue to give up big plays but the offense had chances to win it late. A big worry is the injuries to Jamel Dean, Carlton Davis, Lavonte David and Tristan Wirfs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bucs-49ers Preview & More Buccaneers Mailbag Questions
November 17, 2023 05:17 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Buccaneers-49ers game this weekend as a win would put Tampa Bay in 1st place in the NFC South. Plus we answer your Buccaneers mailbag questions about Ryan Jensen, Baker Mayfield, last seconds field goal attempts and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jimbo's Firing, Gators Defense, USF's Bowl Fight & FSU's Path To The Playoff
November 16, 2023 05:11 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBRick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker to discuss Jimbo Fisher's firing at Texas A&M, Florida State's path to the playoff, USF fighting for a bowl game, the Gators giving up 700 yards to LSU and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
BUCS MAILBAG: Baker Mayfield, Todd Bowles, Dave Canales, Tom Brady, The Defense and More
November 15, 2023 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MBRick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your Buccaneers mailbag questions on Dave Canales, Tom Brady, Baker Mayfield, Todd Bowles, the defense and more. Plus Kevin Cash finishes 3rd in AL Manager of the Year voting and Bills fire their Offensive Coordinator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.