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Looking back at the Bucs’ loss to the Ravens

October 23, 2024 general

Wednesday, 4 a.m 5 Thoughts So, was Jake Camarda the guy who suggested that playing Chris Godwin was a good idea? I’m as quick as anyone to blame a coach, but you can’t blame Todd Bowles for having Chris Godwin still in the game late Monday. Was Bowles also suppose to pull Baker Mayfield, Tristan […]

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Bucs lose top receivers in defeat

October 22, 2024 general

Tuesday, 4 a.m. Yes, it was ugly. Yes, it was embarrassing. But this was worse. This one was bad enough to put the entire season of the Tampa Bay Bucs in jeopardy. Granted, the Baltimore Ravens had their way in a 41-31 victory over the Bucs Monday night. But the lingering pain to this one […]

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USF rallies to win behind Archie

October 20, 2024 general

Sunday, 4 a.m. As it so happens, the USF Bulls don’t need Byrum Brown in order to win. The Bulls snapped a three-game losing streak Saturday with a 35-25 victory over the UAB Blazers. Granted, it was the sixth straight loss by the Blazers. On the other hand, UAB ran up 56 points against USF […]

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Bolts lose first game of season

October 20, 2024 general

Sunday, 4 a.m. Turns out, the Tampa Bay Lightning will not go undefeated this year. The Bolts lost a 5-4 game to Ottawa Saturday afternoon, giving up two power play goals and short-hander in their loss. Content beyond this point is for members only. Already a member? To view the rest of this column, sign […]

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Ravens should survive trip to Tampa

October 19, 2024 general

Saturday, 4 a.m. The hardscrabble road begins now for a pretty good Bucs’ team. There will be bruises, and there will be lacerations, and there will be challenges. How the Bucs maneuver the next month, frankly, may have a lot to do with just where Tampa Bay finishes the season. On Monday night, they face […]

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Kuch stays hot in Bolts’ victory

October 18, 2024 general

Friday, 4 a.m. How many can he score? A hundred? A hundred-fifty? More? The incredible start to the NHL season continued for the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov Thursday night. He had his third straight two-goal game, including the game-winner, to lead the Lightning to a 4-3 comeback win over the Las Vegas Knights. Content […]

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Looking back on Bucs’ win over Saints

October 15, 2024 general

Tuesday, 4 a.m. 5 Thoughts How much better do you think Rachaad White is feeling today? Nothing like a case of the Irvings and Tuckers, is there? 2. Yeah, the Saints are going to spend a lot of time worried about Spencer Rattler today. But Derek Carr wouldn’t have helped that defense, would he? 3. […]

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Bucs win big after blowing lead

October 14, 2024 general

Monday, 4 a.m. You can call it a rout if you want to. Certainly, the final score was lopsided enough. The Bucs scored 51 points, their second-highest total ever. They rushed for 277 yards. They threw for 317 yards. They won the second half 27-0. They won at the sight of their fiercest rivals. Content […]

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Bucs should survive rookie attack

October 12, 2024 general

Saturday, 4 a.m. With a regular team, your confidence would be going throuh the roof by now. The New Orleans Saints, alas, are down to a warm body at quarterback. They’ll turn to the immortal Spencer Rattler, a fifth-round draft choice who never expected to play this soon, if at all. Content beyond this point […]

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Can Evans have a big game vs. Saints?

October 9, 2024 general

Wednesday, 4 a.m. He has a Hall of Famer’s resume. He is big, and he fast, and he has the ability to take over a football game. He spits out 1,000-yard seasons like a photo copier. But do you think the New Orleans Saints are aware of what kind of impact Mike Evans can have? […]

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