Looking back on Bucs’ loss to Bills

October 28, 2023 general

Friday, 4 a.m. 5 Thoughts Yeah, technically, the Bills were guilty of pass interference on the final Hail Mary play. But the Bucs had just spent 59:59 showing why they shouldn’t win. 2. What does it tell you that Rachaad White rushes for all of 39 yards and think “For him, he had a pretty […]

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Allen leads Bills to win over Bucs

October 27, 2023 general

Friday, 4 a.m. Remember all of those dire predictions about the Tampa Bay Bucs? Remember how people doubted the castoff quarterback? The offensive line? The pass rush? The versatility? Well, lookee here. The Tampa Bay Bucs lost their third straight football game Thursday night, falling to Buffalo 24-18. It was the kind of disappointment that […]

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Johansson posts second straight shutout

October 27, 2023 general

Friday, 3 a.m. A little protection, and this Jonas Johansson guy may be all right. Johansson posted his second consecutive shutout Thursday night, blanking the punchless San Jose Sharks, 6-0. Only four other goaltenders in the history of the Lightning have back-to-back shutouts. So go ahead. Toast Johansson. Or, if you prefer, roast the Sharks, […]

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Bills a strong favorite over Bucs

October 26, 2023 general

Thursday, 4 a.m. If you’re measuring disappointment, you’d have to agree the Buffalo Bills are a bigger one than the Tampa Bay Bucs. The Bills, an early Super Bowl favorite, have lost three times. The Bucs, an early NFC South contender, have lost three times. The Bills have lost to the Jets, to the Jags, […]

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Bolts’ Johansson shuts out Carolina

October 25, 2023 general

Wednesday, 4 a.m. Finally, the Tampa Bay Lightning looked like, well, the Tampa Bay Lightning. After a sluggish start to the season, the Bolts reminded you of who they have been in the past several seasons on Tuesday night. Content beyond this point is for members only. Already a member? To view the rest of […]

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Looking back on the Bucs loss to Falcons

October 24, 2023 general

Tuesday, 4 a.m. 5 Thoughts Remember all those predictions about what a dismal season the Bucs were going to have? Well, they’re back. 2. Here’s a prediction. In their next six games, the Bucs will also be 3-3. At best. 3. In another life, Joe Tryon-Shoyinka was named Booker Reese. 4. They’re old, and they’ve […]

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Bucs can’t dodge final bullet in defeat

October 23, 2023 general

Monday, 4 a.m. Do you consider the defense of the Tampa Bay Bucs to be a strong one? A second question: Why? Oh, I know the stats have the Bucs in the top third of the league. But numbers don’t tell the story as much as the key moments of Sunday’s 16-13 loss to the […]

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Leafs come from behind to beat Lightning

October 22, 2023 general

Sunday, 4 a.m. They are no longer champions. They no longer own the third period. They no longer come at an opponent in waves of greatness. They are the Tampa Bay Lightning, and so far in this young season, they are just another bunch of guys on skates. The Bolts lost a 4-3 overtime game […]

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USF rallies to beat UConn again

October 22, 2023 general

Sunday, 3 a.m. As it turns out, USF is not the worst team in the country. Not as long as UConn is still playing football, that is. USF came back from 11 points down in the fourth quarter Saturday to edge UConn, 24-21, The Bulls drove 90 yards for the winning touchdown, with Nay’Quan Wright […]

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Can Bucs’ stand up to the Falcons’ attack?

October 21, 2023 general

They don’t leave skid marks, but the Tampa Bay Bucs are fast enough. They drop the occasional pass, but the Bucs are skilled enough. They don’t figure out the red zone often enough, but the Bucs are smart enough. But are they tough enough? Content beyond this point is for members only. Already a member? […]

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