Bucs On The Road: San Francisco

Posted Dec 23, 2007 by Carl Lisciandrello

Updated Dec 23, 2007 at 06:59 PM

Tampa Tribune photographer Jay Conner offers a photo tour of San Francisco.

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Turnovers Can Kill You

Posted Dec 23, 2007 by Anwar S. Richardson

Updated Dec 23, 2007 at 06:47 PM

All it took was a turnover by Tampa Bay to get San Fran a healthy 21-13 lead against a struggling offense early in the fourth quarter. After Nate Clements returned an interception 62-yards, compliments of TE Alex Smith not catching the ball, Frank Gore took a short pass 23-yards for a TD. What do you think of San Fran’s current momentum?

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Pittman Moving Up Record Books

Posted Dec 23, 2007 by Anwar S. Richardson

Updated Dec 23, 2007 at 06:39 PM

Tampa Bay RB Michael Pittman currently has four receptions and just moved ahead Jimmie Giles for for sixth most receptions in Bucs history. Pittman has 280 receptions and Giles had 279.

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Time To Yank Buchanon?

Posted Dec 23, 2007 by Anwar S. Richardson

Updated Dec 23, 2007 at 06:24 PM

Tampa Bay’s Phillip Buchanon just fumbled a punt return, but the turnover was negated because the 49ers had an illegal man downfield. Buchanon has really struggled on punt returns recently. Is it time to yank him off that duty?

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Can Tampa Bay Still Win?

Posted Dec 23, 2007 by Anwar S. Richardson

Updated Dec 23, 2007 at 06:19 PM

Tampa Bay is also resting most of its starters on defense. The Bucs are trailing 14-13 midway through the third quarter, so do you think Tampa Bay can win without its starters? Do you like the idea of resting players before the playoffs?

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Was Gaines Adams’ Hit Late?

Posted Dec 23, 2007 by Anwar S. Richardson

Updated Dec 23, 2007 at 06:08 PM

Bucs DE Gaines Adams was just flagged for roughing the passer. He appeared to accidentally lead with his helmet, but did you think that was a late hit?

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Tampa Bay Is Resting Key Players

Posted Dec 23, 2007 by Anwar S. Richardson

Updated Dec 23, 2007 at 06:03 PM

Tampa Bay appears to be resting all of it’s main offensive starters. Bucs coach Jon Gruden said he had no intention of resting his starters this week because this game was very important, but apparently was just playing coy with the media.

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Smart Kick By San Fran

Posted Dec 23, 2007 by Anwar S. Richardson

Updated Dec 23, 2007 at 05:56 PM

San Fran opened up the second half with an onside kick, which is a smart move. San Fran recovered, and considering the 49ers aren’t going to the playoffs, what else do they have to lose?

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Garcia Appears To Be Resting

Posted Dec 23, 2007 by Anwar S. Richardson

Updated Dec 23, 2007 at 05:38 PM

It appears Jon Gruden decided to rest Jeff Garcia right before halftime and has Luke McCown in at QB. It’s actually a smart move when you consider Garcia has been a helmet-to-helmet victim at least twice in this game. No need for Garcia to get seriously hurt right before the playoffs.

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Bryant 3rd Best In Single Season

Posted Dec 23, 2007 by Anwar S. Richardson

Updated Dec 23, 2007 at 05:23 PM

Tampa Bay K Matt Bryant’s extra point gave him 107 points this season, giving him the third most single season points of any player in Bucs history.

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