Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Simeon Rice became the latest former player to rip Jon Gruden, the Bucs head coach for seven years who was fired after the team went 9-7 and missed the playoffs in 2008. ...more

January 29, 2009

MEMORABLE MOMENTS Five things to remember from Jon Gruden's tenure: •Coaching Clinic - Gruden owned the 2002 postseason. His clinical game plan in the NFC Championship Game stunned the Eagles and closed down Veterans Stadium. And the Raiders still don't know what hit them in Super Bowl XXXVII. ...more

January 17, 2009

In May 2003, President George Bush had a 90-percent approval rating with the American public. Now, the majority of the U.S. citizenry can't wait to see him leave the White House. ...more

November 9, 2008

Battered bodies, blocked extra points, last-minute drives ... the Bucs-Panthers series has seen it all since the NFL re-aligned in 2002 and grouped these two franchises in the NFC South. The hostilities resume Sunday when the Panthers (4-1) come to Tampa holding a one-game lead over the Bucs and Falcons in the division, boasting a five-game winning streak at Raymond James Stadium. ...more

October 10, 2008

Here's to fires that still burn. Here's to Bucs quarterback Jeff Garcia, who plays like he's 27 instead of 37, though his head coach lovingly insists Garcia's face looks 47. ...more

November 24, 2007

Keenan McCardell is hopping on a plane this weekend to follow the money. ...more

November 22, 2007