From the monthly archives:

September 2010

Posted in Game Previews

Game Preview: Bucs @ Panthers Week 2

by Staff Report on September 18, 2010

The Panthers lead the all-time series 12-7, but Tampa Bay and Carolina have split the season series in three of the past five years. The Panthers won both meetings of the 2009 season, 28-21 in Tampa, with the game-winning touchdown in the final minute of the game, and the second meeting by a score of …

Posted in General News

Freeman: Welcomes The Blitz, Prefers Running Game To Touchdowns

by Staff Report on September 17, 2010

In an interesting interview with Bucs quarterback Josh Freeman and four other NFL quarterbacks, the often hated Pete Prisco, of CBSSports.com fires out a volley of questions, to hopefully shed a better insight into the mindset of some of today’s signal callers. Two particular questions that caught this fanatic’s attention dealt with Freeman facing the …

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Freeman’s Thumb Will Be Lingering Issue

by Staff Report on September 16, 2010

Many suspected that the much talked about right thumb that Josh Freeman broke in the Bucs second pre-season game against the Kansas City Chiefs was well on its way to healing in the three weeks after he broke it. Then came word after the season opener, that Freeman only threw one day during practice leading …

Posted in Power Rankings

Buc Central’s POW-R’-ANKINGS: Week 1

by Staff Report on September 15, 2010

Buc Central’s POW-R’-ANKINGS; The power rankings are the product of a simple mathematical formula, using points for and points against. The rankings have predicted 10 of the last 20 Super Bowl winners. Further, 14 of the last 20 Super Bowl winners finished the regular season No. 1 or No. 2 in the POW-R’-ANKINGS system. Unlike …

Posted in General News

Morris Continues To Send Mixed Messages

by Staff Report on September 14, 2010

Since Raheem Morris was named head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers the one constant flowing from his lips has been “physically violent” & “mentally tough” when he refers to the “lasting contender” he’s building. However, it suddenly appears that Morris for some reason has gone soft. For the second time in two weeks Morris …

Posted in General News

King Backtracks From 2 Win Season

by Staff Report on September 13, 2010

Famed Sports Illustrated columnist and writer of Monday Morning Quarterback, Peter King side stepped and back pedaled a bit in his most recent kickoff edition of MMQB. Before the start of the regular season, King was one of the many experts who predicted straight out doom and gloom for the Bucs with a projection of …

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Freeman’s Thumb, Accuracy & Timing

by Staff Report on September 13, 2010

Like many fanatics who watched the game yesterday, I’m sure I am not the only one who was a bit puzzled, by Josh Freeman‘s new sidearm delivery. That was present in the season opener. The three quarter or sidearm delivery that was unveiled was a bit perplexing to watch. Not knowing whether it was a …

Posted in Good Bad & The Ugly

Good, Bad & The Ugly: Week 1

by Staff Report on September 12, 2010

In what many considered an ugly win, but a positive sign the Bucs as a team in the second half played with a physical presence. After allowing the Browns to rush for 87 yards in the first half. A suspect run defense held the Browns to just 17 yards on the ground in the second …

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Week 1 Video Highlights

by Staff Report on September 12, 2010

The Buccaneers edge out the Browns 17-14 in their home opener. Below are post game interviews and highlights from the match up. From rookie Mike Williams spectacular self tip for his first NFL touchdown to Micheal Spurlock’s game winning 33 yard touchdown strike from Josh Freeman. All video’s are courtesy of the good people of …

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Game Preview: Browns vs Bucs Week 1

by Staff Report on September 11, 2010

Cleveland leads the all-time series, 5-2, with the Buccaneers taking the last two meetings after the Browns won the first five. Tampa Bay won its first meeting over the Browns by a score of 17-3 at Raymond James Stadium in 2002. Tampa Bay would make it two-in-a-row over the Browns, as the Bucs won 22-7 …