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Because he won their hearts. Hometown heroes 60,000 jubilant fans take the party to Raymond James Stadium and embrace their champions. Next Buc challenge is free-agent market Does the team let Super Bowl MVP Dexter Jackson and others get away? Does it seek new stars? John Romano: Bucs welcomed victims to woodshed SAN DIEGO -- It was, in some sense, a metaphor for what they had been and what they hoped to become. A symbol, if you will, for a team that always sensed it did not measure up in the eyes of others. Super Bowl by the numbers Snub doesn't bug MVP much Hey, Bucs safety Dexter Jackson, you were just named the Super Bowl MVP. Where are you going? The offseason ahead A look at the Bucs' priorities for the coming months: The next big decision: the Buccaneer ring Charlie Anderson was hard at work Monday designing what he hopes will become the most precious jewelry in Tampa Bay: the Bucs' Super Bowl rings. Upon further review ... Well, at least they had the guts to go out on a limb. Raiders Raiders face uncertain future Lineup changes are more than likely for a team that is aging and faced with salary-cap concerns. Absent center is barred from the Pro Bowl Oakland center Barret Robbins, who was barred by coach Bill Callahan from playing in the Super Bowl after a 24-hour unexcused absence, will not play in his first Pro Bowl on Sunday in Honolulu after team doctors did not clear him medically. Homecoming Bucs fans well-behaved in victory celebrations TAMPA -- They took to the streets by the thousands, honked horns, shouted, waved flags. Several even ran around naked. Tampa references hit crestfallen ears After the Buccaneers won the Super Bowl Sunday, team owner Malcolm Glazer praised the "Tampa Buccaneers," and Coach Jon Gruden clutched the Vince Lombardi Trophy and said he was "so happy for the city of Tampa." On eBay, bidders flock to all things Buccaneer It's an old satin warmup jacket, sporting that familiar Creamsicle-orange color with the old Bucco Bruce logo. Get it while it's hot From T-shirts to bobbleheads to expensive crystal, anything touting the Super Bowl win gets scooped up by Tampa Bay fans Monday. Bay's new sales pitch to clients: champions Monday was a heck of a time for Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce president Kim Scheeler to draw jury duty. Young fans sleepy, hoarse, happy They may a little young for the memories, but Bucs fans who came to school Monday wore their colors and their enthusiasm on their sleeves. Bucs fans take time to bask in glow of victory From Raymond James Stadium to a tai chi class, from BucsStuff in St. Petersburg to Bosnian Food Store 2 in Clearwater, the conversation on Monday focused on one unifying event. Victory parade another first for Tampa TAMPA -- The streets of Tampa have waited a long time for a pirate invasion like the one happening today. Ernest Hooper: Mystery ads, mayoral game plans, a lucky bar If everyone loves a mystery, then people should be particularly fond of a new set of billboards in town. Jan Glidewell: And for you, Jamie, a nice word on the Buccaneers Ihad just bought a 12-pack of beer for my own private Super Bowl celebration Sunday, when the clerk expressed her seemingly sincere wish that I have a wonderful day. Mary Jo Melone: Setting sail against the tide of fans and the NFL Some people will not believe her. Jan Platt really did watch the Super Bowl. Her son hosted a party at his house, and Platt attended. Lightning Learning from mistakes a must for a playoff push Mental errors are hurting the Lightning as it reaches crucial point of the season. Ownership can help its team join fun If there ever was a prime example of how a sports team can take over a town, it happened a few hours after the Bucs won the NFC championship and were greeted at the stadium by 25,000 screaming fans. NFL Lions fire their coach The Lions fired coach Marty Mornhinweg on Monday, a month later than expected. NHL Stars rally to get by Senators DALLAS -- Bill Guerin redirected Sergei Zubov's shot from the blue line with 5:24 left, sending the Stars past the Ottawa Senators 5-3 on Monday night in a showdown between the NHL's top teams. In brief Commission expected to make Title IX less restrictive WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration's Title IX commission appears set to recommend that the 30-year-old gender equity law in sports be made less rigid, the Associated Press reported Monday. College basketball Kansas outlasts Texas, ends skid LAWRENCE, Kan. -- Nick Collison was not about to let Kansas' first three-game losing streak in nine years occur on his watch. Heels cap furious rally with winner at buzzer COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- Coretta Brown hit a driving layup at the buzzer as No. 7 North Carolina rallied from an 11-point deficit in the second half to defeat Maryland 83-82 Monday night. USF star to play despite arrest TAMPA -- South Florida center Will McDonald, who was arrested Friday and charged with a felony and misdemeanor, has been cleared by the school for Wednesday's game at Houston despite the pending charges. NBA Wizards stem Suns' surge WASHINGTON -- Jerry Stackhouse scored 33 and blocked Scott Williams' dunk attempt in the final minute as the Wizards, after blowing a 15-point second-half lead, held on to beat the Suns 98-93 Monday night. Preps Panthers rally past tired Eagles BRANDON -- Lauren's Cimmino's 3-point shooting and strong inside play from Megan Schourder helped visiting Plant erase a 14-point third-quarter deficit to nip Brandon 59-58 in a Class 4A, District 9 game Monday. Cowboys tune up with victory over Sickles TAMPA -- Sickles and Gaither were both hoping to use Monday's non-district contest as a warmup heading into the playoffs next week. The Cowboys (9-7-2) made the most of it in a gritty 2-1 win. Bloomingdale working overtime to please first-year coach VALRICO -- Early in the season after winning a 42-36 match with Armwood in the Hawks' gym, Bloomingdale first-year coach Don Peek took his team back to the Bulls' gym to work out. The hour was late, but Peek was not happy with his team. Barons getwarmed up for CCC ST. PETERSBURG -- St. Petersburg Catholic trounced Admiral Farragut Academy 46-17 on Monday night. Youth not holding Devils back Defending Pinellas County Athletic Conference tourney champ St. Petersburg relies on its young players. Duke makes Jesuit star feel right at home Running back Aaron Fryer likes Jesuit so much he wanted to find a college just like it. Outdoors Daily fishing report Prepare for an invasion of poisonous jellyfish. Thousands of Portuguese man-of-wars are drifting toward our coastline as you read this. The northwest winds from recent cold fronts have pushed them our way and a few have washed up on Indian Rocks Beach.
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