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Why not a tie?

It was said that nature abhors a vacuum and sports fans abhor a tie. Yet with the sole exception of baseball, where extra innings can continue ad infinitum, sports contests in the United States used to tolerate ending in a tie. Now, with the heavy influence of statisticians, odds makers and gamblers, sporting events such as football, basketball, hockey and soccer have all added provisions to the rules to eliminate the possibility of a contest ending in a tie; overtime periods some for fixed periods, some with "sudden death" conclusions, still others with "shootouts" as methods for providing a final resolution and no ties. ...more

November 7, 2009

Brutal stretch continues for AP

By taking a closer look into his backfield, Avon Park coach Andy Bonjokian has finally found his starting quarterback - albeit six games late. ...more

November 6, 2009

DT Miller headlines Bucs' picks on draft's second day

TAMPA – The Bucs finally started addressing their needs on the defensive side of the ball on Sunday, drafting Texas defensive tackle Roy Miller with their third-round pick (81st overall). ...more

April 26, 2009

Raiders' Defense Intimidates

Any conversation about the Plant City High flag football team likely begins with star quarterback Qwet Shaw. ...more

March 25, 2009

Finesse Out, Physical In For Bucs' Backfield

Those who wondered about the plan at One Buc have their answer, at least on offense. When the Buccaneers get the ball, the basic approach will be to knock their opponents down and run over them. ...more

March 3, 2009

Ward's Top Free Agency Goal: Be A Buc

Derrick Ward had one goal in mind when the free-agent signing period began this past weekend – get to Tampa. ...more

March 3, 2009

Bucs Have Solid Choices

The pistol-shot start to the NFL's free-agency signing period is just around the corner. Before it gets here Feb. 27, the entire league will take a detour to Indianapolis, site of the annual scouting combine. ...more

February 15, 2009

Bucs Beat: 5 Players To Consider In 1st Round

The NFL combine begins Thursday and with so many players involved it can be a little overwhelming. With that in mind, the Bucs Beat looks at five players the Tampa Bay Buccaneers should be targeting with their first-round selection. ...more

February 13, 2009