PLAYER OF THE GAME Jeff Garcia took a beating Sunday. He was sacked six times and he lost two fumbles, including one that helped the Lions build their 17-point first-quarter lead. Without Garcia, though, the Bucs probably don't beat back the Lions and win this game. Though he admits he was sloppy at times, there were also times when Garcia was as precise as a hand-crafted timepiece. He finished the game with a 137.5 passer rating that was largely a result of the fact he completed 13 of 18 passes for 165 yards and two touchdowns and was not picked off. His biggest plays came in the second quarter, when he solved the Bucs' red zone problems by making sure they scored before they got there. With pressure in his face on both plays, Garcia found Ike Hilliard 36 yards downfield for one score and Jerramy Stevens 24 yards downfield for another that proved to be the game-winner. ...more

November 24, 2008

The Bucs are like a baseball team that can't get a hit with men in scoring position. Or like a hockey team that creates a lot of scoring chances, but can't put the puck in the net. ...more

November 22, 2008

An oblong pigskin can bounce in some funny ways, and, unfortunately for Dunedin, the ball skipped away from its grip far too often Friday night. ...more

November 21, 2008

Tampa Bay may have one of the best NFL teams, but few people outside of this area seemingly care. ...more

November 20, 2008

It appears as though there is plenty of blame to go around for Clifton Smith's fumbling problems. ...more

November 18, 2008

It was, as Jeff Garcia said afterward, "a matter of perseverance." ...more

November 17, 2008

If Friday's 3-0 Ridgewood victory at Zephyrhills was a sign of the future, both teams still have plenty of work to do. ...more

November 16, 2008

The Bucs have no shortage of offensive problems. Though they are ranked eighth overall in yards, their running game has suddenly stalled, they are struggling to score in the red zone and their 16 giveaways are ninth-most in the league. ...more

November 15, 2008

"Play smarter," was all Avon Park head coach Andy Bonjokian could say after evaluating his Red Devil football team over the last two games. ...more

November 14, 2008

The Florida Gators are in Music City hoping not to hit a sour note. ...more

November 8, 2008