swamprat

You have got to be kidding me!!! They fired him over that??? I want to know who complained. That should be made public.

Seriously...

As far as the Roughing the Passer call... I can see how you guys could view it as a bad call the way it happened. However, if Simeon Rice drove Carson's head into the ground like that, Bengal Nation would be all up in arms if it wasn't called. There is no way you can make me believe otherwise. As a Buc fan, the ref made the correct call.

Some of you have a problem with the reversal on the touchdown. The guys in the booth called for the reversal before the refs announced the play was under review. They saw how Clayton caught the ball, planted his feet, and extended the ball with two hands over the goal line (a football move) before the ground forced it to pop out. I like Pewter Pirates better than Bengal Tigers, so I like the reversal.

The Official Ruling

Sorry guys, but I'm a happy man right at this moment. :banana:

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Did anybody notice how pleasant the weather was down here today? I thought it was simply a beautiful day to be alive.

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I thought you guys might get a kick out of Martin Fennelly's column in the Trib this morning....

Lou Piniella, Tampa Lou, Sweet Lou, might be back managing a professional baseball team for the first time in a year - four years if you throw in his three years with the Devil Rays.

Boss Could Be Itching To Make A Change

What's up with Tampa Bay? A few years back, they win the Super Bowl... The next year,they're horrible... Last year, they run through the league and make the playoffs... The next year, they're horrible.

 

Bengals roll.

As far as the offense....

Chucky blew it, IMO, by not playing the starters more than a few series in each of the pre-season games. I wondered about that all through the month of August. Chris Simms's timing was horrendous because he got so few reps in game situations in the pre-season. I think the Bucs started showing game one form in the second half of the Carolina game. The fact that Bruce Gradkowski got most of the pre-season reps may prove to be a blessing, given Chris will probably not be back this year.

It's the NFL. Anything can happen, but I'm not holding my breath for a win.

My sister is a conservative Republican and her husband is a dyed in the wool Ohio Democrat. However, in the primary last month he voted and she didn't. Go figure.

Enough with the you said, I said stuff.

Back to the topic.

Shaun King worked out today...

"I know a lot of guys in that locker room, and I'm in shape and ready to go," King said. "I believe I can help this team out. I just need a chance."

 

He got it Tuesday, along with former Steelers quarterback Tommy Maddox, former Jets QB Kliff Kingsbury and ex-49er Cody Pickett. All four worked out for the Bucs, who also are considering signing former Saints quarterback Todd Bouman and Stefan LeFors, a Louisville product.

QB Isn't The Only Problem Area

I hear Tim Couch may be available …

(Actually, if he were 100%, I think Gruden would already have him. He fits into Chucky's mold.)

I cant believe they would let him continue to play if they knew this. The spleen hemorages very easy.

Maybe Chris Redmon will get a look. Isn't Jay Gruden a QB coach there? Shane Boyd too.

Luke McCown is Jon's boy, but he's still 3 to 4 weeks away from being able to go. Whoever they bring in will probably get dropped as soon as Luke is ready, unless they can really impress Chucky.

Doug is the Personnel Executive for the Bucs so who knows.

As if the Bucanneers didn't already have it bad enough. The amazing thing is the number of QB's they've had come through there in the past few years, and now they're left with a rookie out of Toledo as a starter, or the absolutely terrible Tim Rattay.

The only good news is they have their bye week next week, so that gives them 2 weeks to get either Gradkowski or Rattay ready. As a fan, I say go with Gradkowski and prepare him to take over the team for good if Chris does not come back. Tim Rattay is not the future of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

I'll bet Shawn King's locker is still empty. Or Steve Deberg's...

Such are the breaks....

I've been working all night and just found out about this on a replay of the 11 o'clock news. I didn't get to see the first quarter, but he didn't seem to be getting hit that often in the remaining 3 quarters. The Bucs started running the ball well for a change. He did come down awkwardly on the touchdown dive he scored on. Maybe that did it, because he seemed fine prior to that. It was hot and humid today, so I can understand how everybody thought he was cramping up and needed fluids. I liked the kid already, but the fact that he came back out and played the 4th quarter with a ruptured spleen says something about him. I know he looked down right pasty when they showed him on the side line after the last Buc field goal.

I had the opportunity to watch this kid a few times in High School and felt like he was as good of an all around QB as I've ever seen. Is this guy going to tear it up or what! I know Leak is in the Heisman race but I really think that he might take Florida to a whole new level if given the chance full time. What do you think? It is interesting because Leak is about to own ever Florida record there is. If I had to choose between the two for a National Championship game I swear I think I'd take Tebow because of the mismatches he brings to the table!

Lakeland, Fla.-the real deal-3 Div 1 lineman, Div 1 TB, Div 1 TE, tons of speed, well-coached

Lakeland (FL) 25, Cin. St. Xavier 22 (OT)

Massillon 35, Chandler (AZ) Hamilton 26

Ramsey Don Bosco Prep (NJ) 21, Centerville 0

Duncan (SC) Byrnes 21, Moeller 20

Hilliard Davidson 17, Philadelphia (PA) St. Joseph 14

Texarkana (TX) 44, Findlay 21

Colerain 27, O'Hara (PA) 12

Concorde (CA) De La salle 56, Elder 38

Lakewood St. Edward 49, Springdale (AR) 3

Easier than that. They probably have their audio on the HOLD button at the station. Have them call you, put you on hold and you stream the HOLD button audio from your house onto the internet for our listening pleasure.

 

"Folks, it's tied 21-21 with 2 seconds left in the game. The Colonels have the ball 4th and goal on the Lincoln half foot line and are going for it."

"Here's the snap .... handoff to Jefferi............."

"I'm sorry, but all of our operators are currently with other customers. If you know your party's extention please dial it now or stay on the line for the first available customer representative. Thank you."

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Hook 'em up.

Sure. No problem. I'll have it done before 7 this evening. When does the last flight arrive at the Williamsburg International Airport? Anybody know?

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Do they carry an online webcast?

If you can't get enough high school football, the Jefferson Dragons (Tampa) will be squaring off against the Armwood Hawks in Seffner, Florida on ESPN U at 8 pm. Armwood won state in 2003 and 2004, lost to Nease (St. Augustine) in the final last year (Tim Tebow ring a bell?), and feature the one of the top quarterbacks in the country, Steven Garcia.

Friday Night Lights, Camera, Action

but i dont think that Elder was the best in Ohio that year, someone can correct me if im wrong.

 

Elder went on to win the Ohio Division 1 state title that season--their first.

 

 

As to this thread, even given the criteria of NFL interest, college interest, etc., I don't understand how Mississippi is the top of the list. But for those arguing for California... look at what happened to the NFL in Los Angeles.

I think Sun Sports or FSN Florida is carrying the St.X / Lakeland game, but don't hold me to that.

It's still an honor. Go Rocks.

So, swamp rat, are you saying that Divine Intervention is to blame for privates' soccer success?

On the girls side the private schools have won 3 of 14 state titles. Boys side 12 of 31.