Bucs right tackle Jeremy Trueblood does not mind being pushed. He just has a problem with shoves. ...more

October 11, 2008

Jeff Garcia thought his days as the Bucs' starting quarterback were over. He should have known better. ...more

October 7, 2008

Barrett Ruud said his sore right knee is unlikely to keep him out of Sunday's big game against Carolina. Tampa Bay's active middle linebacker hurt his knee at Denver and didn't return in Sunday's 16-13 setback, but Ruud is optimistic he'll start at Raymond James Stadium against the Panthers, who lead the NFC South at 4-1. "It was a freak play," Ruud said. "I fell and looked like a non-athlete. It's a day-to-day thing, but I feel like I should be ready. A little soreness is no problem and that's what I've got right now." Ruud is a key component on a defense that has yielded only eight touchdowns in five weeks. If Ruud is unable to go, second-year pro Adam Hayward figures to make his first NFL start. ...more

October 7, 2008

Barack Obama was at this football stadium not too long ago to make an acceptance speech. Subject: change. We're pretty sure this wasn't the change he was talking about. It definitely wasn't the change Jon Gruden was talking about. ...more

October 6, 2008

SUNDAY'S BEST Bucs QB Jeff Garcia spent the last three weeks as an inactive player, but he came off the bench and gave his team a spark. ...more

October 6, 2008

Average yards per rush on 22 rushes, including a 38-yarder by Bucs RB Warrick Dunn. ...more

October 6, 2008

Jay Cutler and the Denver offense controlled the ball at key times, sending the Bucs to 3-2. ...more

October 5, 2008