tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12619528.post2641924121585249984..comments2024-02-16T12:59:51.064-05:00Comments on Best Bucs Blog: Gameday: Panthers @ BucsSkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15126869608602291556noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12619528.post-25048861741112969432008-01-04T15:52:00.000-05:002008-01-04T15:52:00.000-05:00Truth be told I've never been a big fan of Easterb...Truth be told I've never been a big fan of Easterbrook, his columns begin to repeat themselves after about a month or so and his jokes typically fall short. But props to TMQ for the prediction, although it's worth pointing out that <A HREF="http://sticksoffire.com/2007/09/08/dissecting-the-bucs-your-2007-preview-pt-2/#more-3975" REL="nofollow">I predicted 9 wins for the Bucs</A> and Football Outsiders statistical predictions also had the Bucs winning the division.<BR/><BR/>And of course, I will maintain my support for Dr. Z.Skihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15126869608602291556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12619528.post-35785264944283776622008-01-02T13:55:00.000-05:002008-01-02T13:55:00.000-05:00Completely unrelated to the game, but I couldn't h...Completely unrelated to the game, but I couldn't help but note this tidbit from Dr. Z in his final NFL power rankings for the season:<BR/><BR/>"Third in the division is where I put [the Buccaneers], behind the Saints and Panthers, everybody's, and I do mean everybody's, favorites. Who will step forward and say he or she predicted a division title for them? I want to put a liar's L on your forehead."<BR/><BR/>As usual, Z's off the mark, because someone who isn't a Joe Schmo actually *did* predict a division title for our heroes - someone who I read and respect as a writer infinitely more than Z, and more so because of his insights about the game that go unrecognized, rather than any blind faith in Tampa he might have. Here's the proof in print: <A HREF="http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=easterbrookpreview/070904&sportCat=nfl" REL="nofollow">Gregg Easterbrook called it</A>, and nailed the team's record spot-on to boot.T.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08659754505905811905noreply@blogger.com