Archive for 2015

Lovie Saved Brother Of Chucky

Tuesday, October 27th, 2015
Lovie saved this man's job.

Lovie saved this man’s job.

Interesting words from Brother of Chucky Monday during his day-after presser with the Fourth Estate of our nation’s capital.

The Redskins’ head coach was very grateful for the historic comeback to beat the Bucs, against Lovie Smith’s defense and, in part, because Lovie is scared of scoring points late in the first half . (more…)

Lovie Deserves Plenty Of Credit — For Jameis

Tuesday, October 27th, 2015

lovie and jameis

Other local media types are dancing with blow torches under Lovie Smith’s throne. Their public attitude is, “We’re finished with this loser.”

Joe gets it, but Joe isn’t there quite yet. Joe embraces that Lovie has done a great job handling the crown jewel of the team, America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. (more…)

Do Not Be Aggressive!

Tuesday, October 27th, 2015
Bucs coach Lovie Smith admits he's scared to score points late in the first half of games.

Lovie Smith admits he’s scared to score points late in the first half.

Football is, by its nature, an aggressive game. If you don’t take the game to your opponent, then your opponent will take the game to you.

For those who don’t believe this, please go back to your DVR and re-watch the Bucs-Redskins. (more…)

Cousins’ Numbers “Misleading”

Tuesday, October 27th, 2015
Moving the goal posts.

Moving the goal posts.

Lovie Smith will have you know he’s a big stats guy.

After a while, you learn Lovie only likes the stats that fit a specific narrative. (more…)

Lovie Knows Devastation; Thinks Most Bucs Don’t

Monday, October 26th, 2015
Lovie Smith seems to have a selective memory condition

Lovie Smith seems to have a selective memory condition

Lovie Smith had plenty to say at his news conference this afternoon.

Basically, Lovie explained the state of the union is strong, and he thinks the Tampa Bay squad that led 24-0 yesterday is the true identity of the team at One Buc Palace. (more…)

Louis Murphy Out For Year With ACL Injury

Monday, October 26th, 2015
Murphy's Bucs season is done

Murphy’s season is done

Lovie Smith broke the bad news this afternoon. (more…)

“I Can’t Defend Him Any More; Lovie Smith Is On His Frick’n Own Now.”

Monday, October 26th, 2015
Steve Duemig

Steve Duemig

Love him or hate him, the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio, Steve Duemig of WDAE-AM 620

And Duemig, Joe’s radio partner every Wednesday at 5 p.m., was a staunch and bold defender of Lovie Smith.

Until today. (more…)

“There Was Three Times In The Game When He Didn’t Know Whether It Was A Run Or A Pass”

Monday, October 26th, 2015
Rookie left tackle Donovan Smith

Rookie left tackle Donovan Smith

Is Doug Martin making the Tampa Bay offensive line appear stronger than it is?

One former Buccaneer thinks so. (more…)

Dumb Bucs

Monday, October 26th, 2015

dumbYes, Joe brought word earlier that Lovie Smith’s Bucs are on pace to set an NFL record for penalties, a terrible sign for any coach no matter what level of football. (more…)

Opposing QBs Complete 68.4% Vs. Bucs

Monday, October 26th, 2015

Cousins

This stat comes with an alarming twist. (more…)

GMC And Sacks

Monday, October 26th, 2015
Misguided fan anger at GMC.

Misguided fan anger at GMC.

For reasons Joe isn’t quite sure about, Gerald McCoy is a punching bag for fans.

Is GMC a Hall of Famer? No.

Is he a good player? Sure. Not sure why Bucs fans expect five sacks each game. (more…)

Not Ready, Not Prepared

Monday, October 26th, 2015
Special teams chief Kevin O'Dea has explaining to do

Special teams chief Kevin O’Dea has explaining to do

Washington head coach Jay Gruden called a “Code Red” last week, so of course the Bucs were protecting against a second-half onside kick yesterday while leading 24-14, right?

Nope. (more…)

“Panic!”

Monday, October 26th, 2015
BSPN cites a Bucs defensive lineman as reason to panic.

BSPN cites a Bucs defensive lineman as reason to panic.

There were so many fails yesterday by the Bucs’ defense, Joe doesn’t know where to begin or where to stop.

The more Joe thinks about yesterday’s effort, where the Bucs defense puked all over the grass of FedEx Field, the more Joe wants to puke himself. (more…)

Bucs On Pace To Break NFL Penalty Record

Monday, October 26th, 2015
LovieReferee

There’s a common thread among the four coaches whose teams own the NFL marks for most penalties in a season: unemployment.

The Bucs are on pace to break the NFL record for most penalties in a season. (more…)

Real Balance Achieved

Monday, October 26th, 2015

Jaguars Buccaneers Foootball

Joe wanted to punch a wall when Lovie Smith repeatedly said the Bucs achieved great balance in their win versus Jacksonville two weeks ago.

Tampa Bay threw 19 times and ran 40. (more…)