When Blue Streaks quarterback Matt Grubb was briefly knocked out of the game last week after a crushing hit by a pass rusher, it brought back some vivid memories. ...more

November 6, 2009

TAMPA –The Bucs defense will have a slightly different philosophy under new coordinator Jim Bates, one that incluldes more pressure. Bates, who met with Tampa Bay media today for the first time, will continue to run a 4-3 scheme, but cornerbacks will have a bigger role than in previous years under former coordinator Monte Kiffin. ...more

February 18, 2009

If there is one defensive area where Tampa Bay needs to improve, it has to be up front. ...more

February 18, 2009

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

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

Boston College fired Jeff Jagodzinski on Wednesday, days after he was warned of dismissal if he interviewed for the coaching job with the New York Jets. ...more

January 8, 2009

University of South Florida junior defensive end George Selvie didn't hear what he expected from the NFL Draft Advisory Committee, so he will return to USF for his senior season. ...more

January 7, 2009

AT STAKE Coming off a disappointing 30-point loss to rival Florida, the Seminoles will look to close with their most victories in a season since going 9-3 in 2004. The Seminoles are good enough to win as long as QB Christian Ponder avoids making critical mistakes. Florida State should be able to run the ball, and if the game remains close in the fourth quarter, its special teams could make the difference. ...more

December 27, 2008

Kyle Israel only took three steps, but he never had a chance. He never saw it coming. ...more

December 20, 2008

Jay Cutler turned Brady Quinn's big night into his own prime-time showcase. ...more

November 7, 2008