Who were these guys? They allowed three touchdowns in the final five games. They looked quicker to the ball, even tenacious at times. They were actually forcing turnovers. ...more

December 26, 2009

For the third time in four years, Plant High's campus became celebration central. ...more

December 20, 2009

Bucs QB Josh Freeman vs. Seahawks MLB David Hawthorne First the bad news: Like the Panthers and Jets before them, the Seahawks have a middle linebacker. His name is David Hawthorne. Now the good news: Hawthorne doesn't wear No. 52. ...more

December 20, 2009

Plant and Bradenton Manatee will play for the Class 5A state championship at Orlando's Florida Citrus Bowl. ...more

December 15, 2009

At this point in their season of discontent, the Bucs aren't into numbers. ...more

December 14, 2009

The Bucs were losing. Not just occasionally but consistently, sometimes even embarrassingly. They still are. Long before the record reached 1-10, fans went in search of someone to blame. ...more

December 6, 2009

Let's all raise a glass of Christmas eggnog for the imminent extinction of an NFL dinosaur. ...more

December 6, 2009

TAMPA - Saturday's forecast for the University of South Florida's game against Connecticut in East Hartford, Conn., calls for a high temperature of 41 degrees and a low of 31, with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. ...more

December 2, 2009

Bucs coach Raheem Morris will tell you he always has been at his best working hands-on with players. His decision to relieve Jim Bates and take over as the Bucs' defensive coordinator and play-caller has offered him a chance to get back to that. ...more

November 27, 2009

Barrett Ruud was feeling pretty good about the Bucs' victory against the Packers when he woke up Monday. Then he sat down and watched the tape of that game. ...more

November 15, 2009