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Where I've been...
June 09, 2008 by
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In case anyone still stops by this site I should probably mention that I've now more or less moved over to the Sticks of Fire website. I've been writing for the Sticks for some time now but expect me to write there more often, mostly because the Sticks gives me the opportunity...
I am the absentee slumlord of this site
May 01, 2008 by
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My apologies for my absence over the past two months but applying to grad school/work responsibilities have kept me occupied. There is simply not enough time in the day to devote to this crumbling, roach infested excuse for a blog.Let's get to the most important news first, for...
Better Know a Potential Draft Pick
March 27, 2008 by
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Facing the very likely possibility that Cadillac Williams' career could be over, I figured now would be a good time to introduce a new gimmick here at the BBB. Throughout the season we will take a look at college players playing a position of need for the Bucs. First up, runningbacks...
Tampa Bay 17, Arizona 10
March 10, 2008 by
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This game was much closer than it should have been. The Bucs dominated the first three and a half quarters but failed the scoreboard again failed to reflect the statistical advantage the Bucs had over their opponent. I have harped on this before but the Bucs offense lacks playmakers...
This All Feels So Familiar
March 04, 2008 by
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Since I was one of the few (if not the only person) who was opposed to the Bucs cutting ties with Brian Griese in the first place, I guess it's only fitting that I defend the trade to bring Griese back as well. And for the record I feel some what vindicated in my original argument...
Catching Up
March 02, 2008 by
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- First off, my apologies for my infrequent posting. Life and the real world has kept this already sporadic blogger from writing as frequently as I would like. I've mentioned this a few times but you can also find me writing at the Sticks with two recent posts on college basketball...
The Meat Market Is Open
February 29, 2008 by
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- The NFL's Annual Meat Market and best example of the dangers of group think kicks off this weekend. Few events are more overrated than the NFL Combine, where NFL scouts throw all logic out the window and fall in love with the guy with the best 40 time. It's the time when...
Even More Bucs Ecetera (You Didn't Even Have To Ask)
February 22, 2008 by
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If I learned anything from Swingers it's that LA has the best parties (that and always double down on eleven). Which is why it makes perfect sense for THE OFFICIAL TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS BYE WEEK PARTY to be in the City of Angels. To make things even better everyone's favorite...
Charging at Windmills (Why Alge Crumpler Should Not Be a Buc)
February 19, 2008 by
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In what can only be described as an effort to remain the NFC South's doormat, the Falcons have released about half their decent players including Alge Crumpler. For reasons that are beyond me some have advocated signing Crumpler, despite the fact that he is an average tightend...
Caddy, Petitgout Out for Season
February 16, 2008 by
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In case you haven't heard both Cadillac Williams and Luke Petitgout are out with season-ending knee injuries. Which, to use the vernacular of our times, sucks.Caddy appears to have suffered a torn patellar tendon, which has much the same recovery time as an ACL tear. Which means...
NFC South Recap
February 11, 2008 by
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CAROLINA: 4-2 (DIV) 2-1TAMPA BAY: 4-3 (DIV) 2-0NAWLEANS: 2-4 (DIV) 1-2ATLANTA: 1-6 (DIV) 1-1With a bye week the Panthers pass the Bucs for first place in the division. Shame the Panthers don't have a bye every week.In case you have not seen wide receiver and worst player in Madden...
Comment of the Day
February 11, 2008 by
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Not from this blog with its barren field of non-comments but from the St Pete Times Rays blog in discussing the proposed Rays stadium... How dare the Rays try to develop two severely under-used parcels of downtown land! I love parking lots and barren, sun-scorched vacant lots! Walk...
Gameday: Bucs @ Colts
February 10, 2008 by
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My Sticks preview is here.If Addai is really out then I like the Bucs to upset the Colts. Both teams have been bitten by the injury bug but the Colts have been hit harder, especially on defense. With Bob Sanders (and to a lesser extent Rob Morris) out the Colts will have a difficult...
Brian Kelly Doesn't Like Money
February 05, 2008 by
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Brian Kelly has made the odd decision to buyout the last year of his $3.2 million contract and test the free agency waters. Considering Kelly is 32 and has missed 20 games over the past two years because of injury I doubt he will get the big payday he hopes for. Kelly's best chance...
Gameday: Falcons @ Bucs
January 31, 2008 by
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As usual, you can find my Sticks preview here.The Falcons are like that crazy ex-girlfriend who at one time was a catch but has let herself go and is an absolute mess now. Sure she has potential and could be a winner but more likely than not she will self-destruct.Huge line for this...
Gameday: Bucs @ 49ers
January 31, 2008 by
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You know the deal, you can find the Sticks Buccaneer preview here.I would be expecting the Bucs to come out flat based on their recent performance on the West Coast but I'm sure Jeff Garcia has a chip on his shoulder and will put up big stats (220 yards, 3 TDs). It looks like the...
Gameday: Panthers @ Bucs
January 31, 2008 by
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No Sticks preview this week because 1) this is basically an exhibition game, and 2) I'm exhausted from mountain biking all day yesterday. I have muscles I wasn't even aware of which are sore.The Bucs are wise to rest almost all their starters this week. Just look at the Giants...
Welcome Michael Bennett
January 30, 2008 by
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With little depth at the position the Bucs traded for Chiefs back Michael Bennett. BucStats speculates that at the most the Bucs gave up a fourth rounder since that was Minnesota's asking price for Mewelde Moore. Which is not a bad deal for the Bucs as Bennett has the speed and...
Catching Up
January 29, 2008 by
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Seeing as how this is a Bucs blog, I am required by the Buccaneer Blogging Code to mention that Mike Alstott has officially retired. Hurrah, Mike Alstott is/was awesome and the Bucs will never be the same without him. He is man, a man who discovered the wheel and built the Eiffel Tower...
Untitled
January 29, 2008 by
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The rumor of the day, courtesy of the premier rumor mongers in the NFL, is that Cadillac's career may be over. I put zero stock in this rumor, mostly because the PFT crotch puppets have admitted that they have zero journalistic integrity. This is a website which blatantly manufactures...
Gruden and Company Might still be w/ Bucs in 3 Years
January 28, 2008 by
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The big news out of 1 Buc Place (can we still call it that?) is that Gruden and Bruce Allen have been signed to 3 year deals. Which would be impressive if contracts actually meant anything in the NFL. If the Glazers (who are the 2nd richest owners in the NFL) really wanted to fire...
The Super Bowl is Dead to Me this Year
January 26, 2008 by
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At the risk of 2 weeks of man-love from sports writers such as Peter King I was prepared to root for the Packers in the Super Bowl. Just about anything was better than the prospect of a New York-Boston Super Bowl featuring Tom Brady and Eli Manning. Both groups of fans are among sports...
Gameday: Giants @ Bucs
January 26, 2008 by
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A Sticks preview chock full of more goodies than usual can be found here.As far as predictions go I've been seeing a lot of love for the Giants but most writers are predicting a win for the Bucs (and the last one is sure to get a rise out of all the Dr. Z haters in the house)....
I'm Like a Dog w/ a Bone
January 26, 2008 by
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The Draft isn't until March and the Bucs don't pick until the 20th hole but yet here I am devoting my third straight post to the damn thing. The Draft is like Vegas, everyone goes in thinking they're going to win but you know the House is going to win. The odds are stacked...
Gameday: Rams @ Bucs
January 25, 2008 by
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My Sticks preview can be found here.The Bucs have an advantage over the Rams, especially when we take a lot at the numbers for both teams. But this has trap game written all over for the Bucs, as the Bucs are coming off a big division against the Saints last week and the team may already...
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