How Tampa Bay's QBs fared in Thursday night's preseason game: BYRON ...more

August 28, 2009

The Bucs promised Luke McCown a chance to compete for the starting quarterback's job, but if their actions are an indication of their plans, the competition could be over before it begins. ...more

February 28, 2009

Mike Canales, who was promoted from the University of South Florida's wide receivers coach to offensive coordinator, certainly is a familiar name to Bulls fans. ...more

February 26, 2009

If it were up to the fans, the Bucs would turn over the reins of the offense to a quarterback who threw only one pass in 2008, but they would keep the majority of the roster intact from a team that lost its last four games to miss the playoffs. ...more

February 23, 2009

FOOTBALL Eagles vs. Spongers: winner reaches state playoffs; loser stays home. ...more

November 7, 2008

AT STAKE CHAMBERLAIN: Billy Turner said the team's 7-0 record is the program's best start to a season during his 30 years as coach. Armwood and Plant have had perfect seasons en route to state titles and the Chiefs feel it is their turn to make history. ...more

October 24, 2008

Barrett Ruud said his sore right knee is unlikely to keep him out of Sunday's big game against Carolina. Tampa Bay's active middle linebacker hurt his knee at Denver and didn't return in Sunday's 16-13 setback, but Ruud is optimistic he'll start at Raymond James Stadium against the Panthers, who lead the NFC South at 4-1. "It was a freak play," Ruud said. "I fell and looked like a non-athlete. It's a day-to-day thing, but I feel like I should be ready. A little soreness is no problem and that's what I've got right now." Ruud is a key component on a defense that has yielded only eight touchdowns in five weeks. If Ruud is unable to go, second-year pro Adam Hayward figures to make his first NFL start. ...more

October 7, 2008

THE DIFFERENCE: Jesuit scored in all three phases of the game in the first half. Jesuit's shotgun attack overwhelmed the St. Petersburg Catholic defense, as the quarterbacks completed 12 of 20 passes for 232 yards and the Tigers rushed for 118 yards. ...more

September 20, 2008

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September 19, 2008

Michael Clayton, a native of Baton Rouge, La., won't allow himself to be distracted by the impact of Hurricane Gustav. ...more

September 2, 2008