The Bucs were so short of selling the required tickets that they decided to declare this game a blackout a day before the deadline. This could very well be a portent of things to come, as the team has previously noted that blackouts are a realistic possibility in the regular season.

Carmen
August 18, 2010 at 8:32 pm
Somehow, someway the Bucs have to make their tickets more affordable to the average Joe. There are many true fans that will go to the gane whether they are winning or losing when as long as the price is right.
This game is blocked out because endzone seats are costing $100.00.
Okay I can breathe now.