What an interesting week of games it was as the Indianapolis Colts came back from a 17 point deficit late in the fourth quarter to overtake the Houston Texans, the Washington Redskins defeated another division foe in the Philadelphia Eagles on the road, and the Cincinnati Bengals, despite being 17   more...
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This is the last full week of non-conference action. As a result, there are not a ton of good games out there. In recent years, the Big Ten has been a conference where most teams have played it safe in the non-conference portion of the schedule. Since the schedule officially went to 12 games, more   more...
Original Story: http://www.offthetracks.org/2008/09/big-....

Before getting into the Central Michigan preview, I'm still looking for a student who would be willing to take advantage of the University Bookstore Special for me on Monday so I can get a new jersey. Also, I still have an extra ticket for Saturday's game thanks to my old roommate. If interested,   more...
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Madison Hedgecock Clears a PathUnder-appreciated is becoming an under-statement. Where are the kudos for these old-school warriors? I'll tell you what. Next weekend, as you sit on your couch, just watch them. You don't have to do it for the entire game, but perhaps dedicate a series or two. Take   more...
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offense could have withstood a facelift before last season, and can certainly make use of one now. There were no legitimate questions surrounding Jeff Garcia's ability to perform sufficiently as a QB2, but he did not offer the upside that owners typically look for in the   more...
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Madison Hedgecock Clears a PathUnder-appreciated is becoming an under-statement. Where are the kudos for these old-school warriors? I'll tell you what. Next weekend, as you sit on your couch, just watch them. You don't have to do it for the entire game, but perhaps dedicate a series or two. Take   more...
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Bucs running back Mike Alstott's 12 year career could be over. Alstott had nagging neck problems. This wasn't his first injury related to this as he had a very similar career threating injury in 2003. Alstott's best work was done at the goal line as he has 58 career rushing touchdowns. He is also   more...

Invariably, if you attend any Buccaneers home game, you'll encounter pewter-clad fans donning jerseys of their favorite, hometown heroes, just as you would in any NFL stadium on any given Sunday around the county. In Tampa, without question, the most common jersey you'll run into is that of Mike   more...
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Well today I will discuss the future of a former great. Not Reggie Miller or the Big Unit, this time is the NFL. Mike Alstott is injured with a bum neck and will miss the entire 07 season, his status for the 08 season is uncertain. Ok mike, give it up, you have enough good seasons under your belt,   more...

I finally have gathered up enough willpower to write an article after the debacle that was the Brett Favre situation.A I have a few things to say about this first before I give you some links and some commentary.A IA think weA put ourselves in a bad spot in the last week.A If Allen and Gruden   more...
Original Story: http://thepewterplank.com/2008/08/08/tid....

Sorry for the lack of posts this weekend.A I just returned from a business trip to beautiful Denver, and was feeling a bit under the weather.A I will try and get you updated as much as possible.A Joey Galloway (still), Jeff Garcia, and Jovan Haye did not practice all weekend.A Antonio Bryant   more...
Original Story: http://thepewterplank.com/2008/08/05/buc....

Mike Alstott, one of a handful of Bucs who got to wear the original orange and red uniforms with a young Al Davis on the helmet is expected to retire on Thursday. The Buccaneers originally drafted Alstott in the second round of the 1996 NFL Draft out of Purdue. He was not known for his breakaway   more...
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The starting quarterback was still out at Bucs training camp. Jeff Garcia sat again with a strained calf and head coach Jon Gruden says Garcia will be out for a couple of more days. Defensive tackle Jovan Haye and wideout Joey Galloway also missed practice with groin injuries. Wideout Antonio   more...
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To celebrate the start of another NFL season, we're going to play a little game, inspired by my viewing of every NFL roster multiple times due to recent fantasy football drafts and my brother and I asking each other, "Does _____ still play?" about eight times a day.Here's how it goes: I name the   more...
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