Rick Sassone, Editor/Publisher of Rocket Sports & Entertainment - Rick has always been a passionate sports fan, writer and photographer and will combine this passion along with his sales, marketing and branding experience to grow Rocket Sports & Entertainment Network. Rick is the host of the Rocket Sports & Entertainment Show which is, by the way, expanding to full time in the fall of 2015. Rick is the play by play voice of Saint Leo University Basketball and Tarpon springs Spongers football.

Replay, Replay +++++ Isles Down Bolts 3-2 in OT

Tampa, Fla. (RSE)—The New York Islanders pulled out of the arena formerly known as the “Ice Palace” Thursday night one point better than the Tampa Bay Lightning.  I guess one could deduct that it was a close point indeed.  Let’s not all get caught up in “THE” replay, well ok maybe a little.  We have […]

Buccaneers on the Ohio River?

Cincinnati, OH  (RSE)—There was a pirate ship sighting from the banks of the Ohio River on Sunday.  A pewter colored vessel captained by no other than Head Coach Raheem Morris and his first mate Josh Freeman. “We were raped”, were the cries from the jungle.  Yes you were; (and pillaged) by a second year quarterback […]

BUC DOWN TO EARTH

TAMPA, Fla. (RSE)—Ahhh, 38-13. This is what most expected, even though I must admit I may have been a little fooled.  This surprised me. Charlie Batch? I mean numbers, 12 for 17, 186 yards, 3 TD’s and 2 picks were not all impressive but with Mike Wallace’s best rendition of 60 Minutes in 3 catches, the […]

BUCS 20, PANTHERS 7

Charlotte, NC (RSE)—On Saturday, I was a guest on the Outdoor Fishing Adventures radio show on ESPN 1040 radio (the Rocket Sports & Entertainment Show was cancelled due to the station’s technical difficulties)… I predicted a Tampa Bay Buccaneers victory in Carolina.  On the Buc’s second offensive possession Josh Freeman literally took the Bucs offense […]

Murray: Panther to Dawg, No Problem

ATHENS, Ga. (RSE) – Plant High’s Aaron Murray made the transition from playing in Palma Ceia to playing in Athens look easy.  Murray led the 23rd ranked Bulldogs over the Ragin’ Cajuns of La-Lafayette 55-7.  Murray’s actions said, no AJ Green no problem, Aaron was 17 for 26 passing with 160 yards and 3 TD’s […]

Hey Rays… The Yankees are not Going Away

Bronx, NY (RSE)–Accordinging to Rocket Sports & Entertainment (RSE) insiders, Steve Baird and Nick Bonarrigo, Rays fans need to realize the Bronx Bombers are not going to lay down.   On an August 17th trip to the House that Ruth Built on special assignment for RSE Steve and Nick were able to get close and chat […]

Great Scott! Ole Miss has Lawon

One debate in sports talk every fall is what the most powerful NCAA football conference is. Of course it always comes down to the usual suspects, the BIG 10, BIG 12, PAC 10 and SEC.  Depending on what part of the country you dwell the answer is obvious.  So for this conversation, being native to […]

NCAA FOOTBALL PREVIEW

Rocket Sports & Entertainment Network…    COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW A look at all the major conferences with the Rocket Sports & Entertainment experts:   Josh, Kory and Matt.   Find out your where your team ranks, what teams will be the front runners, sleepers and busts…  ACC          Big 10       Big 12     Big East        SEC         Pac 10        WAC        Mountain West          Conf USA           Notre […]

Broncos Suffer Injuries on First Day of Camp

Sunday August 1st 2010 ESPN radio reports injuries at Denver Broncos Camp On the first day of camp the Denver Broncos suffered major injuries to RB’s Knonwshon Moreno and Correll Buckhalter.  Although Buckhalter was taken to the hospital by ambulance with a back injury, Moreno’s injury may be more serious.  Initially it appears to be a serious […]

2010 DRAFT PICK DT McCOY SIGNED

Press Release Courtesy of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, July 31, 2010     5:57pm ET 2010 DRAFT PICK DT McCOY SIGNED The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced today that they have signed 2010 draft selection DT Gerald McCoy to a five-year contract.  McCoy was the Buccaneers first-round selection (third overall) in this year’s NFL Draft. One of the […]