No matter the size of the rebuilding project, you have to have a blueprint. The Bucs had a blueprint, all right. They just haven't followed it. ...more

December 20, 2009

Plant coach Robert Weiner was in the early stages of celebrating his team's first state championship in 2006 when the armchair quarterbacks began peppering him with suggestions. ...more

December 17, 2009

In theory it made plenty of sense. It was just one pass, after all, and if Josh Freeman completes it, well then his confidence is right back where you want it, strong as ever and standing on its own again. ...more

December 15, 2009

There was a time when the Bucs would feast on backup quarterbacks. Now the Bucs are starving for a win against them. ...more

December 14, 2009

To the Plant football program, the phrase "defense wins championships" isn't a cliche. ...more

December 11, 2009

BRONCOS ...44 CHIEFS ...13 Kyle Orton threw two touchdown passes and Denver used a punishing running game to manhandle Kansas City. The Broncos had 245 yards rushing to turn the 99th meeting between AFL originals into a laugher. Correll Buckhalter ran for 113 yards and Knowshon Moreno had two touchdown runs to help Denver stay within reach of San Diego in the AFC West. The Chiefs didn't put up much of a fight on the day they retired Hall of Fame linebacker Derrick Thomas' number. Kansas City gave up 17 plays of 10 yards or more and has allowed 40 points in consecutive games for the first time since 1983. Matt Cassel had a 14.6 quarterback rating before being pulled for Brodie Croyle and the Chiefs finished with only 222 total yards. ...more

December 7, 2009

Carolina running back DeAngelo Williams is questionable for the Panthers' game against Tampa Bay with a sprained ankle. ...more

December 4, 2009

A look at the five Hillsborough County football teams still alive in the high school football playoffs. ...more

December 4, 2009

CLASS 5A ALONSO (5-6) AT PLANT (9-1) ...more

November 27, 2009

While it's tempting to try to match New Orleans blow for blow, Tampa Bay players know better heading into Sunday's matchup against the unbeaten Saints. ...more

November 19, 2009