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FSU History 101: Ronnie Cottrell-Architect of the FSU Dynasty

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FSU History 101: Ronnie Cottrell-Architect of the FSU Dynasty Here is the excellent story of how FSU's dynasty was built, and of the unheralded, unappreciated, and often forgotten FSU staffer who played a huge role in the making of our dynasty. The name may not mean much...
>> www.tomahawknation.com/2009/11...
 

Dolphins vs Bucs: 5 Good Questions

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In preparation of Sunday's intrastate battle between the Dolphins and Buccaneers, myself and Niko from Buc 'Em - SBN's Bucs blog - have exchanged some questions about each other's team. Niko's responses to my questions about the Bucs are below. Be sure to head...
>> www.thephinsider.com/2009/11...
 

Seven & Out – Week #9

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Seven & Out – Week #9By Michael – Louis Ingram-Director of Scouting/ Associate Editor-Football Reporters OnlineFRO/BASN PHILADELPHIA (FRO/BASN): The weeks keep tickin’ and some teams take a lickin’; but as we pass the half-way mark with Week 9, the spin is as predictable...
>> nflbiz.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

Throwback lesson: Accountability comes in many different colors

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by Brian Blanco - AP Would you trade these two today? View full size photo » They were told they had to wear something a little different than what they were used to this week. The players probably had different...
>> www.bucem.com/2009/11...
 

When did the Dungy Turnaround really happen?

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You will find different checkmarks on calanders when you ask people to put down a time when the Bucs really changed things around under Tony Dungy. You'll get everything from the date he was hired, to the day we drafted Sapp and Brooks. Most people forget the steps along...
>> www.bucem.com/2009/11...
 

The All Mickey Andrews Team Is Terrifying

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Longtime Florida State defensive coordinator Mickey Andrews long ago went from resplendent genius to a guy the internet wants to see beheaded, and the internet is getting its wish this year. Andrews will not return to FSU next year in the aftermath of a disastrous season that confirms...
>> www.sportingnews.com/blog/th...
 

Patience, and draft picks, is all that will build us a winner.

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It was draft picks like Sapp, not Free Agents, that built the Superbowl Bucs View full size photo uploaded October 28, 2009 The 'Fire Morris' campaign has started already, a mere half season into his rookie...
>> www.bucem.com/2009/10...
 

Friday Happy Hour: Comparing Bucs and Beers

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As you finish your work week and prepare to enjoy another fall weekend, let me help you reminisce over a few libations. In fact, I have the specific libations and memories in mind. Join me after the jump for a comparison of my ten favorite beers to their corresponding Buccaneer...
>> www.bucem.com/2009/10...
 

The Cynic's Guide to College Football: Week 7

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As we've reached the halfway point of college football's regular season, we’re starting to get a real handle on who are contenders (Bama) and who are pretenders (LSU, Ole Miss). So here are some random observations on the first half of the season.DadgumRemember the days when...
>> huggingharoldreynolds.blogspot.com/2009/10...
 

NightLink II: Pisa Tinoisamoa May Be Gone for Year

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Pisa Tinoisamoa suffered cartilage damage. It is not known how bad the injury is yet, but some are calling it a significant MCL injury and he may be gone for the year. Queue up the Derrick Brooks rumor mill again.  If Pisa is gone and with Hillenmeyer still not back on the...
>> www.windycitygridiron.com/2009/10...
 

What's wrong with FSU's Defense? All too often this year I’ve seen and heard the FSU defensive s...

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What's wrong with FSU's Defense? All too often this year I’ve seen and heard the FSU defensive staff castigating their players for "not playing hard enough," telling them "they just want it more than you." No, coach, I’m sorry. I’m watching the...
>> www.tomahawknation.com/2009/10...
 

With game 5 coming up, a look at some Top 5's.....

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game 5 View full size photo uploaded October 10, 2009 Some Top 5 things from our 5th game of the season, at the Linc in Philadelphia! 5 BEST PLAYERS ON THE FIELD FOR THE BUCS-   The new 2009 Cadillac Williams...
>> www.bucem.com/2009/10...
 

Eagles to host 0-4 Tampa Bay---What's wrong with the Bucs?

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Tampa Bay hates to use the "R" word (rebuilding), so the question is: Are new GM Mark Dominik and new head coach Raheem Morris dragging the Bucs' franchise into the future or into the ground? After succesive winning seasons in 2007 and 2008, but not having won a playoff...
>> mvn.com/eaglese...
 

Scheme provides Bucs little cover

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For more than a decade, defense defined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The names of their leaders read like a Hall of Fame ballot: Brooks, Sapp, Lynch, Barber. From 1997, its second year under coordinator Monte Kiffin, through 2008, Tampa Bay's defense was 10 times ranked in the NFL...
>> www.washingtontimes.com/news/20...
 

Bears Still Have No Interest In LB Derrick Brooks

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The Chicago Bears have no plans to sign veteran free agent LB Derrick Brooks, according to a league source. The rib injury suffered by LB Hunter...
>> gridironfans.com/forums/...
 

Bears Cut DeAngelo Smith, Sign Darrell McClover

Looks like Derrick Brooks won't be in the mix afterall.  From Brad Biggs: In another sign that the Bears believe they will be healed up soon at linebacker, the club has made a roster move at the position with an eye toward special teams and not the defense. That...
>> www.windycitygridiron.com/2009/9/...
 

Bears Recap: Week 3

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The Bears added another win this week with a 25-19 victory over the embattled Seahawks. Seattle was without the help of seven starters including Matt Hasselbeck, but Seneca Wallace looked fairly impressive in his absence. The Bears added to their own injuries woes when Hunter Hillenmeyer...
>> thundermatt.com/2009/09...
 

BEARS IN BRIEF: For starters, Lovie's in linebacker limbo

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Lovie Smith did not know if Hunter Hillenmeyer will be able to reclaim his starting middle linebacker position when the Bears host the Lions on Sunday, or if the team will pursue veteran Derrick Brooks, but he did say Hillenmeyer's rib injury is not as serious as the cracked rib...
>> www.suntimes.com/sports/...
 

What's Wrong With The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Defense?

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For eleven of the past thirteen years, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been one of the top ten defenses in the NFL. Today, they sit at 31st. For eleven of the past thirteen seasons, the one thing you could count on was the Buccaneers shutting down the opposing quarterback. You would...
>> bleacherreport.com/article...
 

Veteran LB Derrick Brooks Won't Be Getting Call From Bears

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Veteran linebacker Derrick Brooks said last week he expected the Bears to re-evaluate their linebacker situation after the weekend and possibly get...
>> gridironfans.com/forums/...
 

Talks Between Bears, LB Derrick Brooks Not Dead

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Jason LaCanfora of NFL Network reports that Derrick Brooks spoke to the Bears this week and right now the team wants to assess their linebacker...
>> gridironfans.com/forums/...
 

See Derrick Brooks speak about his possible return to the NFL… and links!

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You may remember that a day ago, we reported that Derrick Brooks was on the Patriots’ radar as a potential replacement for injured Jerod Mayo. And that even though Brooks took a job with ESPN, he still wanted to strap it on. Thursday, Brooks was on ESPN talking about… exactly...
>> www.bostonherald.com/blogs/s...
 

Video: Derrick Brooks on finding a team

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Linebacker Derrick Brooks talks about finding a team to play for this season. linkscolor = "000000"; highlightscolor = "888888"; backgroundcolor = "FFFFFF"; channel = "none";
>> digitalsportsdaily.com/video-d...
 

Derrick Brooks says talks with several teams are on hold until next week

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Derrick Brooks says talks with several teams are on hold until next week.
>> sports.espn.go.com/chicago...
 

Who doesn't get a job with ESPN?

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Tedy Bruschi wasn't retired a day before they hired him, now they have Derrick Brooks. I'm not complaining but how many analyst do they need?
>> www.extremeskins.com/forums/...
 
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