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Rick Stroud - Bucs Reporter
Rick Stroud

Bucs Reporter

I’m glad we don’t change beat writers the way the Bucs change coaches. My first season was Ray Perkins’ last. He called me to ask if he was getting fired that day. He was. I’m in Tony Dungy’s book, Dirk Koetter’s phone and can sound like Jon Gruden’s voice. Covered the Gators, pinch hit on the Rays beat. Listen to my podcast SportsDay Tampa Bay M-F and you’re set. Dixie Hollins, SPJC, Arkansas State. Played baseball for all of them. St. Pete native. Married to Valerie. Three kids, grown son and two elementary school girls. I love this job. It’s taken me around the world. I’ve stood in the Oval Office, but One Buc Place is my White House.

  1. Bucs believe Devin White plans to attend mandatory minicamp in June
    May 26• Bucs
    Inside linebacker Devin White was among a number of veteran starters who did not show for the Bucs' first week of voluntary offseason workouts.
  2. Bucs’ preseason features joint workouts, game with Jets’ Aaron Rodgers
    May 25• Bucs
    New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers speaks to members of the media Tuesday at the team's practice facility in Florham Park, New Jersey. The Bucs will participate in at least two joint workouts with the Jets prior to their Aug. 19 preseason game at MetLife Stadium.
  3. Baker Mayfield doesn’t care what you think of the Bucs’ chances
    May 23• Bucs
    New Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield participates in organized team activities on Tuesday.
  5. Bucs benefit from grizzled rookies with six years in college
    May 20• Bucs
    Bucs outside linebacker Jose Ramirez makes a play during rookie minicamp at the AdventHealth Training Center on May 13.
  6. Bucs add veteran receiver David Moore amid flurry of moves
    May 15• Bucs
    The Bucs have signed former Seahawks wide receiver David Moore.
  7. Bucs’ Todd Bowles, 59, graduates from college, fulfills mother’s dream
    May 14• Bucs
    Timothy Trainor, left, president of Mount St Mary's University, shows three fingers for the amount of Super Bowl rings that Bucs head coach Todd Bowles, right, has during the university's 215th commencement exercise Saturday in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
  8. Third-round pick YaYa Diaby aims to go from zero to hero with Bucs
    May 13• Bucs
    Bucs outside linebacker YaYa Diaby (0) is pictured on the field during rookie minicamp Friday at AdventHealth Training Center in Tampa.
  9. Bucs coach Todd Bowles trading minicamp for graduation cap and gown
    May 12• Bucs
    Bucs head coach Todd Bowles will walk with the Class of 2023 Saturday at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Maryland, to receive his Bachelor of Science degree in youth and community development.
  10. Bucs’ 2023 schedule features only 2 prime-time games without Tom Brady
    May 12• Bucs
    The Bucs will host Jalen Hurts (1) and the NFC champion Eagles in one of their two prime-time games of the 2023 season Monday, Sept. 25 at Raymond James Stadium.
  11. Bucs’ Shaquil Barrett thanks supporters after death of his daughter
    May 11• Bucs
    Bucs linebacker Shaquil Barrett prepares to throw a football during warmups before a 2022 practice at Advent Health Training Center in Tampa.
  12. Why Bucs ‘won’t rush to make any decisions’ at starting quarterback
    May 10• Bucs
    Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales talks with reporters Wednesday at AdventHealth Training Center in Tampa.
  13. Bucs receiver Kade Warner is Kurt’s son but his own man
    May 10• Bucs
    Kade Warner had the perfect football role model in Hall of Famer Kurt Warner. And while their journeys are similar, Kade plans to forge his own NFL path, hopefully with the Bucs.
  14. Bucs defensive lineman Logan Hall is bigger, but will he be better?
    May 5• Bucs
    Logan Hall played only 36 percent of the defensive snaps as a rookie but is expected to get an opportunity for more playing time this season.
  15. Devin White has ‘champagne problems,’ Bucs coach says
    May 3• Bucs
    Bucs linebacker Devin White hasn't attended any voluntary workouts this offseason and coaches don't know if he'll be at mandatory minicamp next month.
  16. Bucs coaches grieve, lend support to Shaquil Barrett’s family
    May 3• Bucs
    Bucs co-defensive coordinator Larry Foote takes a moment before talking about linebacker Shaquil Barrett's family tragedy during a news conference on Wednesday.
  17. Kansas State’s Josh Hayes believes a higher power steered him to Bucs
    May 2• Bucs
    Kansas State safety Josh Hayes breaks up a pass intended for Oklahoma wide receiver Marvin Mims, left, during a game in September in Norman, Oklahoma. Hayes had 71 tackles, including 5-1/2 for loss, while helping the Wildcats to a Big 12 title in 2022.
  18. 2-year-old daughter of Bucs linebacker Shaquil Barrett drowns in family pool
    April 30• Bucs
    Bucs linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) in action during a game against against the New Orleans Saints last season.
  19. Bucs’ new O-line: Tristan Wirfs moves to left tackle, Luke Goedeke likely to right
    April 30• Bucs
    When the Bucs needed offensive line help back in 2020, they made deals in the draft to move up to land Tristan Wirfs. They've got needs at tackle this year, but seem content to shuffle current players.
  20. Kurt Warner’s son, Kade, highlights list of Bucs’ undrafted free agents
    April 30• Bucs
    Kansas State wide receiver Kade Warner, the son of former NFL star Kurt Warner, makes a catch during drills at the school's pro day on March 31.
  21. Bucs nab linebacker SirVocea Dennis, who has family ties to St. Pete
    April 29• Bucs
    Inside linebacker SirVocea Dennis, taken in the fifth round, is the second member of the Pitt defense selected by the Bucs in the 2023 NFL draft.
  22. How Calijah Kancey will help the Bucs defense evolve
    April 29• Bucs
    Bucs first-round draft pick Calijah Kancey, right, smiles as he sits with head coach Todd Bowles during a news conference Friday in Tampa.
  23. Second-round pick Cody Mauch fits mold of a Bucs offensive lineman
    April 29• Bucs
    Cody Mauch of North Dakota State is pictured during practice for the Senior Bowl in February in Mobile, Alabama. The Bucs traded up two spots to No. 48 to take the offensive tackle in the second round of the NFL draft.
  24. NFL draft: Bucs pick Pitt defensive tackle Calijah Kancey in 1st round
    April 28• Bucs
    Calijah Kancey has drawn comparisons to another Pitt defensive tackle — Rams All-Pro and Super Bowl champion Aaron Donald.