Bucs [AP photo] TAMPA -- If you are going to save face, it helps to find one that looks exactly like Jon Gruden's. Story Gary Shelton Gruden: Staggering, astounding, incredible triumph At times such as this, perhaps it is best to be reserved. Jan Glidewell Gold medal to the Bucs in 'Goofy Coach Hunt' Okay, so the Bucs hired a coach, or so they say -- and they haven't lied to us yet, have they? Bucs players relieved, amazed TAMPA -- Thinking back to his final two seasons at the University of Pittsburgh, Bucs tight end Dave Moore remembers being impressed by a young and hungry receivers coach who had a passion for the game and a drive to leave nothing uncovered. It will feel like coming home for Gruden TAMPA -- Long before Raiders owner Al Davis allowed Jon Gruden to become the Bucs coach, the Gruden name was part of Tampa Bay's football landscape. Living for every moment Jon Gruden's philosophy in two words: Live life. • Fans pleased with Gruden • What they're saying • Q&A: A five-week roller coaster • Eerie resemblance

Boss likes what he sees so far
ST. PETERSBURG -- From the quality of the grass to the pitchers throwing in the bullpen, Vince Naimoli liked what he saw Monday.

Motorsports
Crash has not scarred racer's will
DAYTONA BEACH -- Two years ago, Geoffrey Bodine was badly injured in a horrific and fiery crash at Daytona International Speedway. Most considered him lucky to survive.

Baseball
Minor-leaguers hurt in car crash
FORT MYERS -- Two Twins minor-leaguers on their way to spring training were seriously injured in a one-car crash early Monday in Tennessee, the team said.

College basketball
Greenberg says RPI criteria don't add up
TAMPA -- Men's basketball coach Seth Greenberg is an outspoken critic of the Ratings Percentage Index, the formula used to assist in selecting the NCAA Tournament field.

Jayhawks keep offense rolling
LAWRENCE, Kan. -- Drew Gooden had 26 points and Nick Collison added 16 as No. 1 Kansas beat Iowa State 102-66 Monday night to clinch at least a tie for its first Big 12 title in four seasons.

College football
Bowden follows form, promotes from within
TALLAHASSEE -- Florida State coach Bobby Bowden promoted two veteran assistants Monday, naming defensive coordinator Mickey Andrews associate coach and running backs coach Billy Sexton assistant head coach.

Outdoors
Daily fishing report
Scaled sardines and threadfins can be hard to come by, especially after prolonged cold fronts. One bait that often gets overlooked despite its plentiful numbers is pinfish. Two- to 3-inch pinfish suspended under a cork are excellent baits for large trout, redfish and snook.

Preps
Tornadoes ready for a challenge
CLEARWATER -- The room at the top is getting a little tighter, and Clearwater knows it.

'Hawks out in front
There seems to have been some misunderstanding regarding Seminole's timetable.

Brandon on brink of history
BRANDON -- Few athletes today know the impossible barriers of the 4-minute mile or the 7-foot high jump.

Osceola sends 4 to state
Relying on the strength of its upper weight classes, Osceola was the only Pinellas County school to fare well at the Class A, Region 3 meet in Sebring last weekend.