TBO Bucs

Special teams shine in Bucs' victory

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:56:00 EST

Special teams coach Rich Bisaccia saw his units contribute significantly in all areas during a 38-28 comeback triumph against Green Bay.

Freeman leads Bucs to first win, 38-28 over Packers

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:36:00 EST

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are winless no longer. Rookie quarterback Josh Freeman threw three touchdown passes in his first NFL start, leading the Bucs to a come-from-behind 38-28 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium.

Selmon 'overwhelmed' by tribute on 'Throwback' Sunday

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:10:00 EST

When the ceremony was done, when he was away from the crowd, former Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Lee Roy Selmon could no longer contain his emotions. He cried.

Bucs show respect for past, hope for future

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:33:00 EST

TAMPA – It was supposed to be a day devoted to nostalgia. Instead, it wound up being a celebration of perhaps better days ahead.

Selmon has genuine heart of a champion

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:33:58 EST

Judy Genshaft hadn't been at her job as president of the University of South Florida long when she was introduced to Lee Roy Selmon. He was an associate director of athletics at the time, and it's fair to say Genshaft didn't quite grasp who she was meeting.

Owners just need to show patience

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:13:00 EST

Throwback Sunday against the Packers will be the day the Tampa Bay Bucs embark on the Josh Freeman Era.

Wide Right: Hovan reflects on throwbacks

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

This weekend is one of throwbacks for the Bucs. The Bucs are wearing their 1976 throwback jerseys against Green Bay, celebrating the 1979 team and inducting former standout Lee Roy Selmon in Tampa Bay's inaugural Ring of Honor. To those under 30, Selmon is more famous for having great ribs and an expensive toll road than being a Hall of Fame player.

Bucs-Packers key matchups

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Bucs QB Josh Freeman vs. Packers CB Charles Woodson There is a lot about the Packers' confounding 3-4 defensive scheme that the Bucs rookie starter should be concerned with. Nothing should concern him more, though, than the presence of the seemingly ageless Woodson.

Even at 0-7, Bucs still fighting

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:22:00 EST

It is difficult to highlight the positives when talking about this year's Bucs.

Packers' Rodgers, Driver probable for Bucs game

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:26:00 EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and receiver Donald Driver practiced Friday and are probably for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay.

Bucs' Bryant blames plane ride for sore knee

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:47:00 EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Antonio Bryant still is having trouble with his surgically repaired left knee and is questionable for Sunday's throwback game against the Green Bay Packers at Raymond James Stadium.

Effort has been there for Bucs, even if wins haven't

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:36:00 EST

Nobody outside of One Buc Place expects Tampa Bay to defeat Green Bay on Sunday, but the encouraging sign for coaches and players has been the consistent effort of their team.

Bucs' press box misses its longtime Royal voice

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:51:00 EST

I've heard it all Bucs season. It's right up there with "When are these guys going to win a game?" Every game, someone in the press box asks a better question: "Hey, where's Royal?"

Ruud, defense plan to step up, help snap skid

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:45:00 EST

Two days after Raheem Morris tried to take some pressure off Tampa Bay's battered defense, middle linebacker Barrett Ruud responded.

Wake-Up Call: The year the Bucs weren't so funny anymore

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:07:00 EST

Thirty years later, the 1979 Bucs remain an incredible story. When the former players gather to be honored Sunday afternoon at Raymond James Stadium, part of the franchise's Throwback Game as the Bucs (0-7) meet the Green Bay Packers (4-3), the fuss might be difficult to understand for younger fans or transplanted Tampa Bay area residents.

Coaches accept some of blame for 0-7 start

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Plenty of Bucs players have been blamed for the team's 0-7 start, but the coaches are starting to publicly acknowledge responsibility.

Bucs avert TV blackout for throwback game Sunday

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:03:00 EST

Though some tickets are still available, the Bucs-Packers game will not be blacked out on local TV, Tampa Bay Buccaneers spokesman Jeff Kamis said Thursday.

Wake-Up Call: Freeman next rookie QB with shot at stardom

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:58:00 EST

Since the NFL merger in 1970, there have been 80 quarterbacks selected with a first-round pick in the regular draft. Bucs rookie Josh Freeman, who gets his first start on Sunday afternoon against the Green Bay Packers, is No. 80.

Bucs didn't drop ball with Selmon honor, '79 teammates

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:25:00 EST

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers haven't done a lot right this season, as we know so well. This Sunday was going to provide a break from all that, though, with the "Throwback" game against the Packers - complete with a return to the hideous (yet lovable) Creamsicle uniforms and the winking pirate on the helmets.

Freeman ready to 'let it rip' vs. Pack

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:22:20 EST

The odds are stacked against him. And in a big way, too. That doesn't seem to bother Bucs rookie quarterback Josh Freeman.