CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
Buccaneers LB Geno Hayes (seven tackles), DL Chris Hovan (five tackles, half a sack), DL Tim Crowder (four tackles, sack), DL Stylez White (four tackles, 1 1/2 sack), DL Michael Bennett (three tackles, sack) and DL Ryan Sims (two tackles, sack) led the way defensively in a Week 9 win over the Patriots.
Acme Packing Company (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
So...I kind of dropped the ball last week. Midterms caught up with me, and a big Halloween weekend in Madison (including two great Badger Hockey games and that 37-0 shellacking of Purdue) left me with no time on Friday to write a preview for that depressing game last week. But maybe it was for the best. That game was analyzed to death beforehand, and I don't know that I would have come up with anything...
Field Gulls (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009
Wade Philips runs a single-gap 3-4. It emphasizes disruption. Seattle ran out Steve Vallos at center last season against the Cowboys . Dallas nose tackle Jay Ratliff didn't so much disrupt as unfold a lawn chair in Seattle's backfield. Vallos became reeling, beat down and beaten evidence that, in football, it is often your weakest link that matters most. Chris Spencer will fly to Jerry Jones floating...
Buc 'Em (Free subscription) | 10/24/2009
More photos » by Reinhold Matay - AP One of the reasons the Bucs have improved in pass defense. Browse more photos » Before you go down your own "Life on Mars" checklist of possible causes of this unbelievable headline, know one thing. It is NOT a misprint or typo. Use whatever reasoning you want to in coming up with an explanation, (like the fact we have the 31st rushing defense)...
Football news from a chick™ (Free subscription) | 10/24/2009
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Barrett Rudd talks to reporters during a media availability at the team's hotel in London, (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia) Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Johnson listens to a reporter's question during a media availability (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia) British fans of Tampa Bay Buccaneers attempts to reach the New England Patriots mascot as the fans gathered to play a game...
Tampa Bay Online (Free subscription) | 10/21/2009
Defensive tackle Chris Hovan and return specialist Clifton Smith did not participate in Wednesday's practice for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Pats Pulpit (Free subscription) | 10/21/2009
Hello Patriots fans. Unless you live under a rock and are completely clueless, you know our New England Patriots are crossing the pond this week to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Wembley Stadium. My personal opinion? Belichick and the players hate this. It's a long flight, different timezone by a mile, and their surrounded by soccer fans. Is that even a sport? Anyway... As is customary, Niko from...
Buc 'Em (Free subscription) | 10/10/2009
game 5 View full size photo uploaded October 10, 2009 Some Top 5 things from our 5th game of the season, at the Linc in Philadelphia! 5 BEST PLAYERS ON THE FIELD FOR THE BUCS- The new 2009 Cadillac Williams looks BETTER than the 2005 model! Tanard Jackson returns to help out at safety. Is he just sticking his thumb in the dyke? Chris Hovan is becoming a vocal leader on the defense. Geno Hayes and Quincy...
BucsCentral (Free subscription) | 10/08/2009
Safety Will Allen addresses big plays hurting the defense. Recently signed kicker Shane Andrus talks about butterflies before kicking. Veteran defensive tackle Chris Hovan talks about the rivalry between the Bucs and Eagles. starting QB Josh Johnson talks about growing within the offense and building chemistry with the receivers. Running ...
The Blue Screen (Free subscription) | 09/28/2009
Let’s get one thing straight right from the beginning of this review: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are awful. Really bad. They stink. And it’s not surprising, either. They spent the offseason tossing players and coaches away. They hardly used any of their cap room to actually add pieces. They are the definition of a rebuilding team and they have all the look of a team enroute to a 2-14 season....
JoeBucsFan.com (Free subscription) | 09/27/2009
Chris Hovan spoke on the Buccaneers Radio Network after the game. Sadly, Hovan didn’t talk about why he was nearly invisible. Hovan had more wrestling makeup on his face than he had dirt on his uniform. “The Giants had a good game plan and they played on their terms,” Hovan said. “They ran when they wanted [...]
JoeBucsFan.com (Free subscription) | 09/27/2009
Those listening to the TV broadcast of the Bucs-Giants blowout heard announcers Tony Siragusa and Daryl Johnston talk about spending time with Chris Hovan the other day. They showed Hovan some on-air love about what an old school guy he is. Siragusa said Hovan thinks too many of his teammates are caught up in playing Madden and other video [...]
BucsCentral (Free subscription) | 09/23/2009
Often criticized defensive end Gaines Adams talks about giving more effort. Veteran defensive tackle Chris Hovan talks about how the team goes about fixing the problems that have plagued the team through the first two games. Byron Leftwich talks about doing more on offense to secure the teams first win. DE ...
JoeBucsFan.com (Free subscription) | 09/23/2009
Joe has found out a couple of things in the past few hours: 1) Geno Hayes cares. 2) Chris Hovan cares. Seems as though Hovan, the Bucs defensive tackle, is livid about how the defense has been torched for over 900 yards the first two games of the season. And he has decided he can’t keep quiet any [...]
BucsCentral (Free subscription) | 09/17/2009
Head coach Raheem Morris addressed keeping Jeremy Zuttah at guard. He also thinks the hits Byron Leftwich takes are over-exaggerated. Talks about the rotation of defensive tackles Chris Hovan, Ryan Sims, and Roy Miller with regards to stopping the inside run game. He also addressed the move to bring back ...
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