Archive for December, 2007
Buccaneers Win NFC South, Destroy Falcons 37-3
A kickoff return, along with an interception brought back for a touchdown, made the difference as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the NFC South crown by routing the Atlanta Falcons 37-3 Sunday.
A milestone was also achieved by the Bucs, as well; they returned a kickoff for a touchdown, while not a big deal as it happens [...]
Bucs Host Falcons at Home Sunday
The 8-and-5 Buccaneers can wrap up the NFC South on Sunday if they can beat the 3-and-10 Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium. Jeff Garcia is back at starting quarterback for Tampa Bay after missing two games with a lower back injury. Wideout Ike Hilliard went through a full practice and is expected to play. [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 15 2007Bucs Sign RB Crockett, Falcons Injury Report Out
The Buccaneers have re-signed running back Zach Crockett and they also promoted running back Ken Darby from the practice squad. The injury report for the Bucs-Falcons game is out. Quarterback Jeff Garcia practiced yesterday and says he’s ready to go after missing two games with a lower back injury. Wideout Ike Hilliard and running back [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 13 2007Falcons To Face Bucs Without Petrino
When the Bucs take on the Falcons this Sunday, Atlanta will have a different head coach prowling the sidelines. Falcons head coach Bobby Petrino abruptly resigned yesterday and will reportedly become the next head coach at Arkansas. Offensive coordinator Hue Jackson and defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer are the likely candidates to be named interim coach [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 12 2007NFL Suspends Stevens For Sunday’s Game
The NFL has suspended Bucs tight end Jerramy Stevens for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium. The league also fined Stevens an additional game check for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. Back in September, Stevens was found guilty of DUI in Arizona and was sentenced to 12 days in prison. [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 12 2007Win Streak Stopped as Bucs Fall in Houston 28-14
The Buccaneers had a shot Sunday to clinch the NFC South, but instead were beaten by a backup QB while their own backup QB was unable to generate any big plays in a 28-14 loss. Led by backup QB Sage Rosenfels, the Texans won their 6th game of the season on Sunday, using his [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 09 2007Streaking Bucs Roll Into Texas To Battle Texans
The Buccaneers can clinch the NFC South with their fifth straight win when they travel to Reliant Stadium this week to take on the Texans. The Bucs improved to 8-and-4 and opened up a three-game lead in the NFC South after beating the New Orleans Saints 27-23 in Week 13. Luke McCown started in place [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 08 2007Bucs Making Final Prep for Texans
The 8-and-4 Buccaneers are making final preparations for Sunday’s game against the 5-and-7 Texans in Houston. Bucs quarterback Jeff Garcia practiced on a limited basis again yesterday and says his lower back is improving. Head coach Jon Gruden is not naming a starter just yet. If Garcia can’t go, Luke McCown will make his second [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 07 2007Bucs-Texans Injury Report
The 8-and-4 Buccaneers took to the practice field yesterday as they get ready for Sunday’s game against the 5-and-7 Texans at Houston. Bucs quarterback Jeff Garcia practiced on a limited basis yesterday and says he’s feeling better. Head coach Jon Gruden says the team is optimistic regarding Garcia but would not name a starter yet. [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Dec 06 2007Bucs-Texans Injury Report Coming Today
The 8-and-4 Buccaneers are back on the practice field today as they get ready for Sunday’s game against the 5-and-7 Texans at Houston. Both teams will release their injury report today and all eyes will be on the Bucs’ quarterback situation. Jeff Garcia missed Sunday’s win at New Orleans with bruised lower back.
During his Monday [...]


