Por (Nick Smith) on December 03, 2007 (Suggest removal)

Gruden owned up to it and commited to improving.

Now lay the F off him.

I like my Buc team a little greasy and spicey.

Por (James Thomas) on December 03, 2007 (Suggest removal)

You can’t really believe any coach’s apology for being emotional during a big time game. They’re here to do what it takes to win the game and sometimes that involves asking the referee “Are you out of your mind? Are you out of your fuc*ing skull?”

People who find this offensive should do us all a favor and quit trying to spread thier self righteousness. Not everyone sits on a wooden bench on Sunday morning and feel they have to spread the “word” to all others. You’re not supposed to be so judgemental anyways, Hmm…

The only shame Gruden should have for this is that little Duecey may have been paying enough attention to the game to hear Daddy’s tirade.

Por (Paul Cooper) on December 03, 2007 (Suggest removal)

Good thing Gruden realizes how embarrassing and offensive he can be. His f-bombs are outrageous, especially juxtaposed against his predecessor’s grace under pressure and the humility of the miraculous QB who is devout in his faith. Ideal time for a New Year’s Resolution!

Por (Kim White) on December 03, 2007 (Suggest removal)

I love his passion and the way he expresses his thoughts…..that what makes him CHUCKY.  Anyone that doesn’t like it can leave him to _ucky alone:-)  I got a kick out of it yesterday….times 2.

Por (Shawn Golan) on December 03, 2007 (Suggest removal)

Football is a game of emotions.  When players and coaches are locked in tense struggles, its only understandable that people will let those emotions occasionally get the better of them.  To sit here and criticize coach Gruden for dropping an F-bomb or two is simply ridiculous.  Are we that scared of our own shadows in this country that now we’re even going to criticize a football coach for saying a bad word?  C’mon!!!  I’m sure there are FAR more important things in the world than a coach cussing.  Get a life people!

Por (Al Russell) on December 03, 2007 (Suggest removal)

As it was stated “Let them without sin cast the first stome”. Might be a good point to remember, everyday.

Por (Nick Smith) on December 03, 2007 (Suggest removal)

I may have a sin or two, but never had a stome…

Por (bill Livingston) on December 03, 2007 (Suggest removal)

Same f’n winners that cry about something every week. If you don’t like the way he acts on the sideline, like he always has. Pull for the f’n colts then. Fox putting a mic by gruden was no mistake.

Por (Ryan Blanco) on December 03, 2007 (Suggest removal)

Gruden’s “Are you out of your mind?  Are you out of your f@#%-ing skull?” is the funniest thing I have ever heard.

And for all of Gruden’s flaws, can we stop trying to canonize Dungy.  The guy is gone because he couldn’t win a Super Bowl with the High School offense he was running here.  The Bucs would have never won a Super Bowl without Gruden, and the only reason Dungy won a Super Bowl is because he inherited a real NFL offense in Indy.

And I for one am glad that my NFL coach is not giving speeches about how homosexuals should not marry.  He should worry about his own family.

Por (Chuck Hoskinson) on December 03, 2007 (Suggest removal)

When one has been exposed to pressure and a little profanity comes out, it should be understandable.
When I was in Vietnam, f-words became a part of my vacabulary. In fact, when I returned, I found myself making hyphenated words such as abso-f’ing-lutely.
I still have to watch myself in stressful situations.

Por (Artie Vargas) on December 03, 2007 (Suggest removal)

This is football, folks…

The National Football League! Situations become hectic, and foul words may be spilled. We should not be critical over a coach, a great one at that, for using foul language on the field? This is an emotionally-charged game and emotion can get the best of everyone. Coach Gruden is not to blame, FOX Sports should be more careful about where they place mics and cameras, during such an intense contest.
Coach Gruden is a very intense and passionate coach. He expects and wants to win every single Sunday! For his team and for the loyal fans!

Go BUCS!

Por (Paul Walker) on December 03, 2007 (Suggest removal)

That’s why Tony Dungy never won a Superbowl in Tampa because he was always like, “oh, the official made a horrible call or mistake, that’s cool.  Oh my offense, defense, and quarterback are playing poorly, it’s okay, no big deal, that’s life.”  Gruden tells them how it is and that’s the only way some people will listen and pay attention.  So, lay off my boy Gruden and go watch Soccer or Tennis.

Por (John Klopfer) on December 03, 2007 (Suggest removal)

It is good that Gruden apologized…not that it makes it okay. It was unfortunate that the microphone picked it up. In his defense, I have used some of those words myself (just not near a microphone). Sometimes it is hard not to get caught up in the moment. It is great that he has that intensity.

Por (Mike) on December 03, 2007 (Suggest removal)

Gruden’s actually seemed to have toned down his tirades on the sidelines recently, and I’m sure that probably has something to do with his kids. I think his oldest two are on the sidelines for a lot of games, especially home games. They’ve seen his arguments and heard his language I’m sure, but he has appeared to at least toned them down for their sakes. I respect him for doing that.

Por ((Slow Joe) Joe Simmons) on December 03, 2007 (Suggest removal)

Give me a break.  One thing’s for sure: anyone that would complain about language in football didn’t actually PLAY football.  I laugh now remembering the things my coaches called me when I ran the wrong route in practice.

Por (Patrick Dotson) on December 03, 2007 (Suggest removal)

look people…gruden is a grown man and so are the players…any network should know if they put a mic on gruden or a camera on gruden…they should know what to except..he has coached in the nfl for how long…he hasnt changed…hes not going to change…get the point….GO BUCS!

Por (Steven Christopher) on December 03, 2007 (Suggest removal)

Funny, were in a sport where Gruden is on the sideline, not behind a mic and the mic picks up his “f-bomb” and he apologizes…..I’m sure Tiger has to apologize often for his creative use of the English Language after a tee-shot goes awry.

Gruden shouldn’t apologize, the Network knows of Grudens volatility and are hoping for a moment like that….here’s a novel idea—-blame the network for not having the common sense to pan away from the outburst, maybe show it prior to a commercial break when they can disguise the words with fade out music.

Por (Todd Smith) on December 03, 2007 (Suggest removal)

Chucky is the man. He handled it well in his Press conference today. I just wanted to hear everything else he was saying about the bad call or calls or the Refs’ response. Instead they only turned up the mic on the F_bomb. I still would like to know exactly what his beef was with the Refs. The stupid reporter todat should have asked more specifically about why he was so animated. It must have been something really bad with a call or no-call. Chucky has really been pretty good this year, but that really set him off. So what was it that set him off. Someone please tell me. Go Bucs !!! the only team that can and will beat the Pats in the Superbowl. Go Bucs !!!

Por (Adam) on December 04, 2007 (Suggest removal)

Keep calling plays the way you called them on Sunday and I could care less the language you use on the sidelines. This is football, not a bridge club.

Por (Nick) on December 04, 2007 (Suggest removal)

Next time Fox should turn up the mic when Gruden is all pumped up!!! You got to love Gruden!!

Por (Michael Harris) on December 04, 2007 (Suggest removal)

Let’s hope Garcia is healthy.  The Texans will be without their starting QB, who went down with a shoulder separation on Sunday.  I vote for starting Luke again the next two games and resting Garcia to play in the last two games and the playoffs.  Just my opinion though.

Por (Shannon "Chief" Cherry) on December 04, 2007 (Suggest removal)

I have say as a family man I admire Dungy’s Commitment to character, which came with attention to details.

I have to say as a former player I also admire Gruden’s Bear Bryant like intensity, which sometimes comes with language.

I think that both coaches are extremely good at what they do and it has nothing to do with their expressive language, or holding of the tongue, in Dungy’s case.

Por (Shannon "Chief" Cherry) on December 04, 2007 (Suggest removal)

A good example of this is the difference between two Hall of Famers:

Mild mannered, moral, well disciplined -
Tom Landry

One of the greatest to ever coach the game…

Hot headed, intense, fiery, sometimes out of line-
Mike Ditka

Also one of the greats…

I appreciate a little more professional restraint, but I love Gruden as a Coach as well!!!

12-4 Bucs are possible people!

Por (Andrew Rendueles) on December 04, 2007 (Suggest removal)

Imagine that, there’s cursing in pro football. Who knew.

Por (wade less) on December 04, 2007 (Suggest removal)

I wouldn’t trust a man that doesn’t curse. At least not in a head coaching situation that is.