David Schiele

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Sports Reporter at WTSP-TV (St Petersburg, FL)

David, not Dave. Church Drummer 🥁. AP award-winning sports MSJ at @10TampaBay. Alumnus of GA State. Co-host of Game Day Grace. (https://t.co/6Finqcj6gh)

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'Changed my life': NCAA waiver gives USF linebacker one more year with the Bulls

1 month ago | wtsp.com | David Schiele

TAMPA, Fla. — USF linebacker Jhayln Shuler feels like he has been playing football forever, with aspirations of making it to the NFL. “That's all we dream about — being able to go out there and make plays in front of people and make your family proud,” he said. After a two-year junior college stint at Coffeyville Community College in Kansas, Shuler’s been trying to make his NFL dream a reality at USF.
Tampa Bay high school star signs to play for Bill Belichick at North Carolina

Feb 5, 2025 | wtsp.com | David Schiele

TAMPA, Fla. — Super Bowl-winning head coach Bill Belichick will have a local product on his team as he tries to build a championship program at North Carolina. Berkeley Preparatory School running back Joseph "Jojo" Troupe signed to play for the Tar Heels on Wednesday morning as part of National Signing Day. "If you would've told me I was going to UNC when I was in sixth grade, I would've [said], 'Dang, that's crazy,'" he said.
Bucs boast bright future after 2024 draft class shines

Jan 15, 2025 | wtsp.com | David Schiele

TAMPA, Fla. — Great NFL teams are built through the draft. The Bucs' 2024 class solidified Tampa Bay's foundation. "There are some years you’re going to depend on [rookies] a little bit more like we did last year. We’re going to depend on this class, too," Bucs General Manager Jason Licht said ahead of the draft in April. He was right. Tampa Bay’s rookies played the seventh-most snaps in the NFL this season.
Who is in Tampa Bay Lightning's 2025 Hall of Fame class?

Dec 5, 2024 | wtsp.com | David Schiele

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning announced its 2025 Hall of Fame class on Thursday. The organization will induct Brian Bradley and Rick Peckham into the hall of fame during Lightning Alumni Weekend. The schedule and event details will be available later. Bradley was a member of the inaugural Lightning team, being selected by Tampa Bay in the 1992 NHL Expansion Draft with the 36th overall pick.
Bradenton native Nelly Korda plays nine-hole round with WNBA star Caitlin Clark

Nov 13, 2024 | wtsp.com | David Schiele

BELLEAIR, Fla. — Bradenton native Nelly Korda is the world's number-one women's golfer. This season, she's won a career-high six tournaments and aims to win her third Annika Tournament title in four years. However, her presence at Wednesday's pro-am at the Pelican Golf Club was not the top reason for the abnormally large crowd rushing to Belleair before sunrise.
Three things the Buccaneers need for a successful 2024 season

Sep 7, 2024 | wtsp.com | David Schiele

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers begin the 2024 season on Sunday against the Washington Commanders. General Manager Jason Licht brought back many of the impact players from 2023, re-signing quarterback Baker Mayfield, receiver Mike Evans and kicker Chase McLaughlin. He also extended the contracts of left tackle Tristan Wirfs and safety Antoine Winfield Jr. However, it will take more than a talented roster for Tampa Bay to have success this season.
Excitement and expectations rising as USF nears season opener

Aug 22, 2024 | wtsp.com | David Schiele

TAMPA, Fla. — As USF approaches next Saturday's home opener against Bethune-Cookman, the team not only senses the hype surrounding this season — they see it. More than 600 fans greeted the team with a standing ovation as they walked into The Gathering inside Armature Works for Thursday’s kickoff luncheon. The sellout crowd set an attendance record for the event.
USF football looks to take things to the next level as team begins fall camp

Jul 31, 2024 | wtsp.com | David Schiele

TAMPA, Fla. — The USF football program had a historic season in 2023, setting a dozen team records en route to a 45-0 Boca Raton Bowl victory against Syracuse. However, that was only the beginning in the mind of head coach Alex Golesh. "We've said from the beginning [that] we're not here to build a team...we're here to build a program. Something that's sustainable over time," he said.
Lutz youth softball team will represent Florida at Babe Ruth World Series

Jul 17, 2024 | wtsp.com | David Schiele

LUTZ, Fla — The Lutz 8u softball team is not your typical youth squad. The coaching staff teaches them techniques and strategies beyond the basics of the game. It's necessary, based on the girls' high level of talent. "It's impressive to teach them something one time and then watch them put it into action," head coach Ryan Darling said. He's coached many of the girls on the team for multiple seasons but believes the stars aligned to form an exceptional group this year. "There's no recruiting.
Tampa football well represented at Under Armour camp in Bradenton

Jun 28, 2024 | wtsp.com | David Schiele

BRADENTON, Fla. — IMG Academy hosts Under Armour’s Future 50 football camp this weekend, featuring the nation’s best players at the prep level. With nearly half of the participants from Florida, including seven from Tampa, it's a glowing review of football in the sunshine state. Camp officials and directors handpicked participants based on their on-field skills and desire to be great. "The talent in Florida is just unmatched," said Jesuit quarterback Will Griffin.