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Bucs, Rays Fans Torn With Game-Time Conflict

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By RICH SHOPES

The Tampa Tribune

Published: October 6, 2008

CITRUS PARK - Judging by the jerseys, Buccaneers fans outnumbered Rays fans at the Courtside Grille Sunday afternoon, but some people seemed conflicted about which game to watch.

Like a handful of others gathered around the big TV screens, Dave Peleshuck of Seminole sported Bucs colors and a Rays hat. "You've got to be rooting for the Rays first. That's how I see it," the 33-year-old finance manager said.

With the Rays making a postseason push for the first time, traditionally passionate football fans are facing a question never before dreamed: How to root for both teams at once. The Bucs took on the Denver Broncos about 4 p.m., and the Rays played the Chicago White Sox about a half-hour later.

Bill Whittington, 37, wore a Bucs T-shirt and a Rays hat. He went to the sports bar to watch both teams. "It's not like I have two TVs side-by-side at home," he said.

Jackie McDonald, 44, of Safety Harbor, said she was leaning toward the Rays.

"It's October," she explained.

Reporter Rich Shopes can be reached at (813) 259-7633.

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