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10/22/2009
Business Trip
Thursday Notes: There is nothing ordinary about this weekend’s jaunt to London, but the Bucs won’t let their excitement distract them from the main purpose for the trip…Plus, an updated injury report and a look at the competition to play among the team’s young defensive ends...more
10/22/2009
No Fear
RB/KR Clifton Smith is recovering quickly from the concussion he suffered on Panther CB Dante Wesley’s illegal hit on Sunday – Smith hopes to play in New England but will leave the decision up to the Bucs’ medical staff – and he won’t have any trepidation the next time he prepares to field a punt...more
10/22/2009
Coach of the Week: Mike Gottman
It went down to the wire, but the Durant Cougars defeated the Sickles Gryphons in a battle of 5-1 teams last Friday, in the process earning the Buccaneers High School Coach of the Week award for their head coach, Mike Gottman…The school will receive $1,000 to apply to their football program...more
10/21/2009
Digging Deep
Wednesday Notes: Despite their own half-dozen losses and the Patriots' explosive win over Tennessee on Sunday, the Buccaneers began the week with a spirited practice, looking forward to meeting the latest challenge…Plus, the Bucs claim G Shawn Murphy off waivers and update their injury list...more
10/21/2009
Stroughter Wins Player of the Week Honors
Rookie WR Sammie Stroughter has been named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week thanks to his performance against the Carolina Panthers, which included a team-record-tying 97-yard kickoff return for a touchdown...more
10/20/2009
Bucs Add CB, Lose Askew for Season
Third-year cornerback Marcus McCauley, a former starter for the Vikings, is the newest addition to the Bucs' active roster, which also lost fullback B.J. Askew to the reserve/non-football injury list on Tuesday...more
10/20/2009
Courage House Comes to Tampa Bay
Through the efforts of the Buccaneers and the Ed Block Courage Awards, the Tampa Bay area has become the 19th NFL city to bring a Courage House to its area…The Courage House Network seeks to provide assistance to at-risk and abused children and families in crisis...more
10/19/2009
Ready for the Next Challenge
The Buccaneers are obviously disappointed in their 0-6 record, but it's not hard to find motivation to attack the next week of work when the looming opponent presents a challenge as serious as the steamrolling New England Patriots...more
10/19/2009
Value Deal
On Sunday, General Manager Mark Dominik discussed the Buccaneers’ trade of DE Gaines Adams to the Chicago Bears, noting that it was worth it to the organization to give up the third-year defender in order to get a valuable pick in next year’s draft...more
10/18/2009
Comeback Runs Aground
An emotional Buccaneer rally goes for naught as the visiting Carolina Panthers use an unstoppable rushing attack to drive 80-yards for the winning score in a 28-21 decision at Raymond James…The loss keeps the Buccaneers winless at 0-6 as they prepare to head to London...more
10/18/2009
CAR Halftime Report: Game Tied, 7-7
The Bucs and Panthers played to a halftime tie as Tampa Bay’s Josh Johnson-led offense moved the ball well but continued to have difficulty producing points…Carolina’s Dante Wesley was ejected just before halftime after his dangerous hit on RB Clifton Smith...more
10/18/2009
CAR Pregame Report: Ready to Run
Several encouraging factors support the Bucs’ hopes to reignite the rushing attack on Sunday against the visiting Carolina Panthers…Plus, there’s a new starter at right end following the Gaines Adams trade, and other lineup and inactive notes for both teams...more
10/18/2009
Game Notes: Panthers at Bucs, 1:00 p.m.
The Bucs and Panthers are looking up in the NFC South standings, but the start of divisional play still has plenty of meaning for both teams…Plus a look at the all-time series and other game notes for Week Five of the 2009 campaign...more
10/17/2009
Roberson Promoted from Practice Squad
First-year CB Derrick Roberson has gotten the call to the active roster this week, taking the roster spot opened on Friday with the trade of DE Gaines Adams to Chicago…Roberson first joined the Bucs' practice squad on Sept. 15...more
10/16/2009
Immediate Gains: Bucs Deal Adams to Bears
Four days before the 2009 NFL trade deadline, the Buccaneers have sent third-year defensive end Gaines Adams to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2010 draft...more
10/16/2009
Health Measures
Tampa Bay's roster will be less limited by injuries this weekend than it has been during the first five games of the season…FB B.J. Askew was the only Buc who didn't practice on Friday, and a healthier roster overall means some tougher decisions for Raheem Morris on Sunday...more
10/16/2009
Coach of the Week: Pat O'Brien
The Sickles High Gryphons moved one step closer to the playoffs with an overtime victory over Boca Ciega High last Friday, in the process earning the Bucs High School Coach of the Week award for their head coach, Pat O'Brien…The school will receive $1,000 to apply to their football program...more
10/15/2009
Full Deck
It appears as if the Buccaneers will have their three-headed rushing attack back together for the first time in weeks when they play Carolina on Sunday, raising hopes that the ground game will regain its opening-day form…Plus, a look at both teams' updated injury reports...more
10/15/2009
Bucs Scare Up Fun at Zoo Boo
A large group of Buccaneer rookies helped nearly 700 underprivileged kids from the Bay area get a head start on their Halloween fun this week, providing the camaraderie and a few scares at the annual Zoo Boo event at the Lowry Park Zoo...more
10/14/2009
Not Fighting the Feeling
Wednesday Notes: The Bucs aren't dwelling on their losses, but they're trying to use some of their postgame pain from Sunday to motivate them this week…Plus, Jeff Faine makes a very welcome return to practice and other injury updates...more

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