October 30th, 2008 
Matt Loede 
Posted in The Buccaneers last weekend in Dallas had all the momentum early, but were unable to take advantage of it, and by the end of the day were losers 13-9 to a Cowboys team that played inspired. They had their shots, even near the end of the game, but didn’t take advantage of the chances that [...]
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Bucs Strong Safety Phillips Sidelined w/ Broken Forearm
The Bucs look like they will be without starting strong safety Jermaine Phillips up to six weeks as he has a broken left forearm. This is not the first time he’s dealt with a broken forearm, as he broke his right forearm in 2004 that forced him to miss the last five games of the [...]
Early Domination Doesn’t Pay Off in Bucs 13-9 Loss in Dallas
While they started out like a house of fire, in the end, the Buccaneers game plan quickly flamed out in the teams 13-9 loss to the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium. The Bucs controlled the game early, scoring a quick six points in the first quarter, but from there they were only able to put [...]
Sunday’s Big Fantasy Matcups for Bucs-Cowboys
Buccaneers RB Earnest Graham vs. Cowboys run defense Graham is a power back going up against three guys in the middle of the Cowboys defense who have great athleticism but lack ideal size and strength. Nose tackle Jay Ratliff and linebackers Bradie James and Zach Thomas usually do much better against quick backs because they [...]
Preview: Bucs Head to Big D to Take on the Cowboys
Turmoil is abound with the Cowboys, as another loss last week has the team sitting at 4-3. Considering the team lost just three games in the regular season all of last season, it makes this weeks tangle with the tough Tampa Bay Bucs – a must win? While I wouldn’t go that far, it’s a [...]
WR Hillard Released from Hospital
Buccaneers wide receiver Ike Hilliard was released from the hospital Sunday night, hours after taking a scary hit during the team’s win over the Seahawks. Hilliard was sandwiched by Lofa Tatupu and Leroy Hill after catching a pass from Jeff Garcia with 12:48 left in the second quarter. Bucs head coach Jon Gruden said Sunday [...]
Bucs Looking to Use Bryant and Galloway Both at Once
Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports it appears Buccaneers WR Antonio Bryant will keep the starting job at split end even after WR Joey Galloway returns from his foot injury. This doesn’t mean Galloway won’t play, but the team plans on finding creative ways to use both him and Bryant at the same time. [...]
LB McCoy Released After Morning Arrest
Crime doesn’t pay, and for Buccaneers linebacker Matt McCoy, he found that out Saturday the hard way. The linebacker was arrested earlier this morning on a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence, and by afternoon, he had lost his job with the team as he’s been released. McCoy was a 2nd round draft pick [...]
