Sports Day Tampa Bay

Rick Stroud is joined once again by his old radio partner, Tom Jones, to discuss Baker Mayfield's performance in the Buccaneers first game, the team's winning culture under Todd Bowles, the dynamics of NFL teams, the impact of Aaron Rodgers on the Jets, and share personal travel stories related to sports journalism. The discussion wraps up with predictions for upcoming games and a look at the future of the Buccaneers and the Rays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Tom Jones from the Poynter Institute of Media Studies to discuss the over the top outrage at an AP voter who left South Florida off her latest ballot despite wins over 2 Top 25 teams. Plus Ryan Clark once again has to apologize to a co-worker for his comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on why the Buccaneers shuffled their Offensive Line on Sunday moving Graham Barton to Left Tackle, Ben Bredeson to Center and inserting Michael Jordan at Guard which worked. Plus Jamel Dean took a huge pay cut to stay with the Bucs this season and will be a free agent after this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20 win over the Atlanta Falcons to start the 2025-26 season. While the game wasn't pretty, the veteran leadership of Baker Mayfield and team found a way to win a game in which they had less than 25 minutes of possession and didn't force a turnover. Emeka Egbuka had 2 touchdowns and Haason Reddick had a sack in their Bucs debuts. Plus USF knocks off Florida and are now ranked 18th in the country and the Rays have lost 3 in a row, scoring only 4 runs in those games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Buccaneers season opening game in Atlanta this weekend. How will the offense do without Chris Godwin and Tristan Wirfs, what to expect from the revamped defense who could be without Vita Vea and the impact of a first game against a divisional foe. Plus the Rays win their 7th straight games as they are just 2 games out of the AL Wild Card and Cowboys' Jalen Carter gets ejected for spitting before playing a snap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays resurgence as they won their 6th straight game to move just 2.5 games out of the final Wild Card spot with 23 games to play. They are being led by Junior Caminero who now has 40 home runs and 102 RBI. Plus the Buccaneers have released their first injury report and Vita Vea is on it after not practicing on Wednesday. Hassan Reddick also missed practice for personal reasons. Also Pat Maroon is staying in Tampa Bay as he is now a Brand Ambassador for the Lightning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers signing Right Tackle Luke Goedeke to a 4-year, $90 million extension, why the Bucs like Ben Chukwuma on the offensive line, the premiere of Raise The Flags at the Tampa Theatre, Junior Caminero hits his 40th homerun and drives in his 100th RBI as the Rays win their 5th straight game, now just 3.5 games out of the Wild Card. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on big wins by Florida State and Miami over the weekend in college football, the Rays have won 4 in a row as they get out to early leads and Rick is joined by Producer Trent Cooper to detail his new documentary series detailing the first 50 years of Buccaneers Football with lots of great stories from the guys who played for the team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the impressive start for USF as they rout Boise State 34-7 to beat a ranked opponent for the first time in 14 years. Plus the Buccaneers set their practice squad, Kyle Trask hasn't been signed yet and the Cowboys trade Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. Also the Rays are in Washington to face the Nationals after they blew a 9th inning lead on Wednesday in Cleveland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Matt Baker from The Athletic to preview the College Football season including outlooks for the Gators, USF, Florida State and Miami, why this is a big week for the ACC, the overall landscape of college football and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down the roster cuts by the Buccaneers to get to their initial 53-man roster. 3 undrafted free agents made the team while Head Coach Todd Bowles detailed by Kyle Trask was among those waived by the team. Plus the Rays are shutout in Cleveland and Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are now engaged. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers decision to cut Kyle Trask after 4 seasons as Teddy Bridgewater will be the backup quarterback. The 2021 Draft class for Tampa Bay turned out to be a bust. Desmond Watson is among other cuts for Tampa Bay that must be finalized by 4pm today. The Rays beat the Guardians 9-0 as Junior Caminero hits 2 home runs and Ian Seymour allows 1 hit in 5 innings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers looming cuts to the roster that we know will include Shilo Sanders who was ejected in Saturday's preseason game for throwing a punch. They also discuss the backup quarterback position and what Jason Licht might decide. Then the Rays take 2-of-3 from the Cardinals as Carson Williams makes his debut and hits a homerun in his first game, plus how the starting pitching has let the team down this season and College Football is back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on press box stories from covering teams and they debate the Top 50 players in Buccaneers History as they prepare to play their 50th season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones back together to discuss covering Training Camps and stories from the past, A/C issues in the middle of a Florida summer and Baker Mayfield staring in commercials again. Rays get swept by the Yankees after their comeback attempt comes up short in extra innings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers mounting injuries including Jalen McMillan who will miss at least half the season, Christian Izien who will miss some time and more. Plus the Rays' Shane Baz gives up 5 homerun in the first 3 innings to the Yankees in a series the Rays need to keep pace in the Wild Card. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers decision to not play quarterback Baker Mayfield this year in the preseason. What led the Bucs to make this decision and is it the correct one, plus the Rays have a huge series vs. the Yankees that begins tonight at Steinbrenner Field and Baker Mayfield is in commercials again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 17-14 win over the Steelers as they are now 2-0 in the preseason. The defense got another 3 interceptions and Teddy Bridgewater looked good in his first action with Tampa Bay. The Rays wrap up their 12-game west coast road trip at 6-6 but were hoping for more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers joint practice with the Steelers which Tampa Bay dominated so much that Mike Evans, Lavonte David and Baker Mayfield won't play in Saturday's preseason game. Plus Todd Bowles comments on Vita Vea and your mailbag questions about Baker Mayfield, who makes the roster, statues at Raymond James Stadium, Hugh Culverhouse and the Rays call up Bob Seymour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Bucs Antoine Winfield, Jr., not practicing with a lower leg injury, more on Devin White's time in Tampa Bay, the Rays beat the Athletics as Junior Caminero hits his 34th homerun, the Lightning's home is now called Benchmark International Arena, some history of 'The Catch' and a new logo for the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Bucs GM Jason Licht's comments to The Athletic regarding Devin White and how he wouldn't have drafted him in hindsight. Plus your mailbag questions on Chris Braswell, Shilo Sanders, Bucs draft picks, the pass rush and Todd Bowles' defensive scheme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers last practice of Training Camp as they prepare to head to Pittsburgh for a joint practice and preseason game this week. Plus the Bucs have stability with their special teams now after rotating through 3 punters last season, Jon Gruden wins his Nevada appeal in case against NFL, Shane McClanahan won't pitch this season after undergoing a procedure for his nerve issue and could the Rays make a run at the playoffs with 42 games remaining. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 29-7 win over the Titans in the first preseason game that saw Kyle Trask play well, Rachaad White get hurt and some off the radar guys show out. Plus the Rays get swept in Seattle after blowing a late lead on Friday night and Shane McClanahan still having nerve issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the feisty Buccaneers joint practice with the Titans ahead of their first preseason game tomorrow night where the starters won't play. Plus the Rays' Johnny Deluca goes on the IL again and mailbag questions on Kevin Cash, Teddy Bridgewater and Gene Deckerhoff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Teddy Bridgewater's first day of practice with the Buccaneers and his signing should have been obvious. Plus could this be Mike Evans last season, NFL players now have to bring their own smelling salts, the Rays win the series in Anaheim as Junior Caminero reaches 30 home runs for the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers signing of backup QB Teddy Bridgewater and what the means for the team and Kyle Trask. Plus the NFL bans smelling salts which Baker Mayfield uses and the Rays find some offense in Anaheim but can they go on a stretch to get them back into playoff contention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers upcoming joint practice with the Titans ahead of their 1st preseason game this weekend. Plus more on is Kyle Trask the best backup QB for the Bucs, some Buccaneers mailbag questions, Tom Brady's broadcasting career and the Rays struggling at the start of their west coast road trip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Baker Mayfield missing the last 2 days of practice at Bucs Training Camp after he hit his hand on a shoulder pad, Is Kyle Trask a good enough backup QB for a Super Bowl Contender and the Bucs are trying different offensive line combinations including Graham Barton at Left Tackle. Plus the Rays get shut out twice by the Dodgers as they now head out on a 12-game, 14-day road trip to the West Coast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays trade deadlines acquisitions as they say goodbye to Taj Bradley, Jose Caballero and Curtis Mead. They didn't trade they're biggest pieces and kept Yandy Diaz, Brandon Lowe and Pete Fairbanks. Plus when should you be worried about the number of interceptions that Baker Mayfield is throwing in practice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on NFL football returning tonight with the Hall of Fame Game and this week's HOF inductions. Plus the Rays fail to hold leads in the 8th, 9th and 10th innings against the Yankees in their latest loss plus Zack Littell is traded to the Reds after he threw 5 scoreless innings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers first and only night practice of Training Camp and the defense seems to be dominating the offense so far. Plus the Rays lose to the Yankees after taking a 3-0 lead against Max Fried and the trade deadline is less than 48 hours away. Also the shooter at the NFL headquarters and Bryce Harper confronts MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred about implementing a salary cap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers reworking Baker Mayfield's contract to guarantee him $30 million next season, 4th round draft pick David Walker is out of the season with a torn ACL, Chris Braswell is looking good in camp so far. Plus the Rays beat the Yankees and traded Danny Jansen to the Brewers and acquired a new catcher from the Marlins and Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg died of cancer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Buccaneers Training Camp as they'll be in pads for the first time today and the heat is hitting 100 degrees in Tampa for the first time ever. Plus the Rays are swept in Cincinnati and it's time to consider moving players before Thursday's trade deadline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the death of Hulk Hogan at the age of 71, the Buccaneers offense looked better in day 2 of Training Camp as Baker Mayfield addressed the media and the Rays sent Taj Bradley to Durham after Wednesday's rough outing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers first day of Training Camp as Antoine Winfield, Jr. shined, Lavonte David spoke about why he came back and we learned more about some players that aren't participating. Plus the Rays lose to the White Sox to drop the series and fall further back in the playoff picture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers first Training Camp practice this morning as we learned some players who won't be available today. Plus the Rays beat the White Sox as the trade deadline is approaching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the news that Chris Godwin won't be participating on the field as Training Camp starts on Wednesday as expected. The Bucs will be without Godwin and Tristan Wirfs throughout camp as they have big holes to fill. Plus the Rays lost 8-3 to the White Sox, they are now just 3-games over .500 as the trade deadline approaches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick are back from vacation and breakdown the Rays recent bullpen woes, winning the series vs. Baltimore, Chandler Simpson's impact, Brandon Lowe hurt again and Junior Caminero's Home Run Derby. Plus the Buccaneers rookies report today as 2nd round pick Brandon Morrison has agreed to a contract and he will be there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick look back on the Buccaneers franchise as they celebrate their 50th anniversary with stories and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the 2025 Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense with a healthy Antoine Winfield, Jr. and SirVocea Dennis, new rookies at cornerback and the defensive line plus the addition of Hassan Reddick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense that sees all 11 starters return but they could be without Tristan Wirfs and Chris Godwin to start the season. They have a new offensive coordinator in Josh Grizzard, Baker Mayfield is looking to cut down on turnovers and Bucky Irving will be the starting running back from the start. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud sits down for part 2 of his conversation with former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Guard Ali Marpet to discuss what he's doing after football, working towards his doctorate, starting a family and losing weight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud sits down for part 1 of his conversation with former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Guard Ali Marpet to discuss what he's doing after football, working towards his doctorate and he desire to help people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on USF Baseball Coach Mitch Hannah's refusal to talk with the student newspaper and he's given no explanation, plus how will teams attack Jags' Travis Hunter if he plays both ways and we answer your mailbag questions about the Gators schedule, the Buccaneers success and why USA soccer lags behind the best in the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.