BUCPOWER.COM FEATURE ARTICLES These are a collection of the best features and interviews on the site together with links to past editorials

Interviews with former players, coaches and officials Long-time Buccaneer kicker, Michael Husted One of the most popular Bucs from the first playoff team, Tony Davis Neil Reynolds, the current Sky Sports presenter Former Buccaneer QB and current Tampa sports presenter Jeff Carlson Gary Shelton, the long-time columnist of The Tampa Bay Times Keith McCants, one of the biggest draft busts in franchise history Former Buccaneer offensive co-ordinator Greg Olson The star of ESPN's Around the Horn legendary reporter Woody Paige Shelton Quarles, the starting middle linebacker of the Super Bowl team TJ Rives, Tampa sports presenting legend and current sideline reporter Gary Huff, the QB in the Bucs' first-ever victory over New Orleans in 1977 Former tight end Jerry Bell who played from 1982 to 1986 Barry Smith,a member of the expansion team and former 1st round pick Dave Reavis, the mainstay of the offensive line for nearly a decade Former Buccaneer head coach Ray Perkins -  Part 1   Part 2 The Bucs’ all-time leading receiver Mark Carrier -  Part 1   Part 2 Long-time NFL commentator Pat Summerall Former Buccaneeer assistant coach Tom Bass Replacement team QB Mike Hold -   Part 1    Part 2 Former Buccaneer head coach Leeman Bennett -  Part 1  Part 2  Part 3

Buccaneer-related books There have been 12 books published specifically related to the Bucs. McKay’s Men - Denis Crawford Hugh Culverhouse and the Tampa Bay Bucs - Denis Crawford Tales from the Sideline - Chris Harry and Joey Johnston The Yucks - Jason Vuic Do you love football?  Jon Gruden Quarterblack - Doug Williams A life that shined - Claybra Selmon Sapp Attack - Warren Sapp Rush to judgement - Simeon Rice Running for my life - Warrick Dunn When it’s fourth and long - Josh Bidwell Take this job and love it - Various writers on Jon Gruden

Memorable game features In 2008, I was asked to contribute a feature article on each opponent for the gameday magazine, Buccaneer Review 1988 - New England Patriots - kicking the ball away in overtime? 1995 - Jacksonville Jaguars - they're going for two? 1987 - Atlanta Falcons - what a coaching debut 1985 - Green Bay Packers - the legendary Snow Bowl 1995 - Carolina Panthers - the first meeting of the two teams 1976 - Seattle Seahawks - the expansion bowl game 1979 - Minnesota Vikings - all those missed kicks 2002 - New Orleans Saints - the start of the Super Bowl season 1981 - San Diego Chargers - a thriller for a division title 1996 - Oakland Raiders - when it began to turn around

Special feature articles written over the years Jerry Anderson The former Buc who gave his life trying to save two drowning children Ricky Bell A look back at the legacy left by the former No.1 overall pick Ricky Bell Triumph of the Heart - the made-for-TV film about the life of Ricky Bell Joe Diaco A feature on the long-time doctor and some great stories from those years Tom Ford A former Tampa Tribune reporter on covering the Bucs in the 1980s Isaac Hagins The Buc who scored on a kick return the first time he touched the ball Ira Kaufman An excellent piece on health issues suffered by former Buccaneers The LA Bucs The 1926 Los Angeles Buccaneers who played just one season in the NFL Larry Lawrence The former expansion Buc who had a heart transplant in Texas in 2003 Rick Stroud Memories of the old woodshed as One Buc Place closed for good Martin Fennelly And a more satirical look at the original headquarters of the Buccaneers Donald Penn Getting to know the Bucs' left tackle during his visit to London in 2011 Joey Johnston Memories of the Buccaneers' pre-season games over the years Booker Reese The biggest draft bust in team history now resident in the state peniteniary The Snow Bowl The legendary game in Green Bay in 1985 played in a total blizzard The 1982 strike Looking back at the strike-shortened 1982 season The first TD pass Which naturally for the expansion Bucs did not come from a QB at all Dave Warnke The worst kicker in franchise history and his one appearance in 1983 The XFL Several former Buccaneers played in the one-year joke that was the XFL Extra Point The satirical British gridiron magazine that flourished in the 1990s

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