Joe has challenged Ira Kaufman, Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter, to pick against the spread this season for a $500 prize. Every Friday, Ira types out his picks for each Sunday and Monday game. If Ira hits at 53 percent or better for the regular season, then he gets $500 in gift cards to Abe’s Place in Clearwater, home of historically amazing food and 44 craft beers on tap. Feel free to send Ira your stone cold locks on Twitter, @ikaufman76. The sage of Tampa Bay sports always appreciates a tip.
BY IRA KAUFMAN
It’s the holiday season, a time for giving.
In that spirit, NFL odds-makers are giving away lots of points this weekend. Four teams are favored by at least 10 points at home and the Falcons are just short of that spread against the Bucs on Sunday.
I’ve been giving away too many games against the spread during this wacky season, which has seen the surprising rise of the Rams, Eagles, Saints and Vikings as division leaders. [read more]
It’s been eight days since America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, was publicly accused of crotch-grabbing a female Uber driver without permission at a fast food restaurant in the wee hours. [read more]
“Guys, the quarterback hasn’t been to Madagascar. He doesn’t have The Plague.”
The Bucs can’t rush the passer with their front line (outside of an accident like against the Jets) and they can’t get pressure on the quarterback with a blitz. [read more]
Todd knows many of you are running out of weeks to solidify your spot in the playoffs. The bye weeks are done. Lots of players to choose from and most of you have an early feel for your head-to-head matchup off the three Thanksgiving games.
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Todd goes through all the 1 o’clock games on Sunday first, then the late afternoon games, then the Sunday night and Monday night matchups with thoughts on virtually everyone. Listen to the podcast and use the information to set your lineups, both in your leagues and in DFS. Remember, if you need anything else, just shoot Todd an email at ToddWrightFantasyFootball@gmail.com. He responds to everyone. And will respond even faster to anyone who offers him their fourth spot in an upcoming golf tournament.
It’s more from One Buc Palace by the man of the hour, sports multimedia guru Rock Riley (@realrockriley). Another strong report. Don’t forget to join Rock at Pint And Brew in Palm Harbor every Tuesday from 7 p.m. til ?
Earlier this week, Joe DVR’ed “Good Morning Football,” co-hosted by Kyle Brandt, Nate Burleson, closet Bucs fan Peter Schrager and Bucs fans’ it-girl Kay “Don’t Ask Me About My Business” Adams seen exclusively on the NFL Network.
The occasion? Gerald McCoy made an appearance, fresh from wrecking the Dolphins last week. [read more]
While everyone else was out shoveling grub and liquor down their gullets and watching football, the Bucs were hard at work at One Buc Palace. [read more]
Winning Bucs coach Dirk Koetter is a huge believer in explosive plays. He believes, other than turnovers, explosive plays determine the outcome of games more than any other stat. [read more]
“Mr. Glazer, Mr. Licht, you know of a good yoga gym?”
It’s not a been a strong season for J.R. Sweezy, the right guard who returned this year after missing a full calendar year of practice and games because of back surgery. [read more]
Episode 12 of The Free Stretch with Bobby Fenton is queued up here on the JoeBucsFan.com Podcast Network. And it’s there for you on iTunes and Google Play. Listen or download above. Always a fun and thoughtful time.
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Bobby (@bobbygameday) has hosted The Free Stretch on a variety of platforms and Tampa Bay area radio stations over the years dating back to 2006, and has also done a national show on Sporting News Radio. Born and raised in Tampa, Bobby is a graduate of Jesuit High School (’98) and the University of Florida (’02) and has been a Bucs fan since attending the 1979 NFC Championship Game at Tampa Stadium in his mother’s womb. [read more]
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It’s Thanksgiving, but Ira is still firing away with Joe, recorded at One Buc Palace yesterday. All kinds of stuff on the table, as always. Tune in right here, or at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. The Ira Kaufman Podcast keeps you informed and entertained every Tuesday & Thursday — and there is no offseason. Click or download above. It’s free and easy. Enjoy!
While the show was upbeat, lively and energetic, the Donovan Smith-Ali Marpet gathering on the Buccaneers Radio Network this week had a somber undertone. [read more]
