University of South Florida quarterback Matt Grothe isn't sure what to expect, but he wants to check just in case. That's why the junior said he will petition the National Football League's draft advisory council after this season to see where he might get drafted. ...more

November 19, 2008

Ira Kaufman, NFL writer for The Tampa Tribune, discusses the state of the NFL, his power rankings and the teams that are destined to pull away from the pack in each division. He also talks about what the Bucs need to do to contain the Vikings' Adrian Peterson. ...more

November 13, 2008

With a heavy police escort, Nick Saban returned to Tiger Stadium wearing crimson. He barely got out of town with No. 1 Alabama still unbeaten. ...more

November 9, 2008

TAMPA - Coming off last week's loss at Cincinnati in which the University of South Florida was plagued by several dropped balls, the Bulls put a special emphasis this week on players concentrating on the catch. ...more

November 7, 2008

Ira Kaufman, NFL writer for The Tampa Tribune, discusses the state of the NFL, his power rankings and how the playoff picture is starting to shake out. He also talks about what is in store for the Bucs as they enjoy their bye week. ...more

November 6, 2008

10 a.m.: It's quiet outside the Jackson Heights NFL Youth Education Town Center, or Precinct 309, in College Hill. People study sample ballots in the line that stretches from the front door to the side parking lot. They chat quietly. ...more

November 4, 2008

8:45 a.m.:Recardo Capers' job today is easy, but long. He expects to be here for most of the 12 hours that the polls are open. ...more

November 4, 2008

8:45 a.m.: The line is moving right along, and voters at the Jackson Heights NFL Youth Education Town Center in College Hill are streaming in and out. There are fewer voters this morning than Charlotte Cornelius thought. ...more

November 4, 2008

The Bucs have changed more than their uniforms when they have gone on the road this season. ...more

November 1, 2008

Ira Kaufman, NFL writer for The Tampa Tribune, looks at the sudden decline of the Dallas Cowboys, who started the season 3-0 and whose fans were talking up the prospects of an undefeated season. Now the Cowboys host the Bucs losers of two out of three and without starting quarterback Tony Romo, not to mention extensive injuries to their defense. There is big trouble brewing in Big D. ...more

October 23, 2008