| When the Bucs let the Jets score a touchdown Tampa Stadium 16 December 1984 The background James Wilder needed 16 more yards to set an NFL record for combined rushing and receiving a single season. The only problem was that it was the last game of the season and the Jets had the ball as the game wound down. So Coach John McKay actually ordered his defense to let the Jets score so the Bucs could try and get the ball back for Wilder. He had already tried an onside kick with 1:21 left after Wilder's 4-yard TD run which the Jets recovered. So the Jets tried an onside kick of their own and after a bunch of penalties and some scuffling, the Bucs got the ball back but to no avail. Every Jet player and his dog was waiting for Wilder. The game situation The Jets had the ball at the Tampa 2-yard line inside the final minute and RB Johnny Hector took the hand-off and literally walked into the endzone untouched. Click here for all the game reports |
| The 100 Greatest Plays in Buccaneer history Welcome to the next and best countdown that we have ever run on BUCPOWER.COM. Featuring every one of the 32 years that the Bucs have played NFL football, we have clips of memorable touchdowns, bloopers, decisive moments and trick plays. From the ridiculous to the sublime, this is a countdown to bring back a lot of memories for Buccaneer fans of all ages around the world. Whereas the top 20-30 plays do stand out and are able to be ranked subjectively (and have been by some of the Tampa media), the early plays are generally spread out across the years and can only be placed approximately in terms of their importance. |
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