BucShotz
By TOM JONES
Published November 24, 2006
Worst uniforms
We hate those Cowboys throwback uniforms, circa the 1960s. If anyone should've worn throwbacks on Thursday, it was the Bucs - circa the Richard Williamson Era.
Sign Bill Parcells has mercy
In the fourth quarter, the Cowboys practically did everything but take a knee to avoid scoring more touchdowns. If they wanted, the Cowboys might have been able to crack 50.
Bucs best player
Joey Galloway continues to get open play after play and, occasionally, the ball gets within his area code. How many TDs would this guy have if Peyton Manning were his QB?
Good news, bad news
Bucs defensive tackle Chris Hovan had his first sack of the season ... in game No. 11.
Luckiest people
All those who were complaining about how stupid their in-laws were for planning Thanksgiving dinner during the Bucs game.
Worst name
Apocolypto sounds like an awesome name for a movie. Mel Gibson's Apocolypto sounds like a big mistake.
Question of the day
How bad are the Redskins?
Best coverage
See that Cowboys cheerleader get run over by a Bucs defensive back? That was closest the Bucs came to covering somebody in a Dallas uniform all day.
Bad scoop
Fox's Pam Oliver reported: "Terrell Owens just had the wind knocked out of him." We're fairly certain that is impossible.
Best scoop
Fox's Pam Oliver reported Joey Galloway loaned Bruce Gradkowski a car to drive back in training camp. These days, he's probably ready to hand Gradkowski a plane ticket.
Worst answer
So Bruce Gradkowski tells Fox that Vince Lombardi is the person he would most like to meet. Might we suggest he change his answer to John Elway, Dan Marino, Peyton Manning or somebody else who knows how - and more important, when - to throw a deep pass.
Best comment
Fox's Troy Aikman, after Bruce Gradkowski underthrew Joey Galloway several times: "I was a teammate of Joey Galloway. You can't wait on Joey Galloway. Throw it."
Funniest line
Bruce Gradkowski said the celebrity he would most like to meet is Sophia Bush. With the Bucs trailing 35-10, Fox's Troy Aikman said, "He's going to need to get about five scores here to have a chance with Sophia Bush," right.
Idols of the day
American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson sang the national anthem. American Idol winner Carrie Underwood sang at halftime. And apparently American Idol winner Ruben Studdard was playing defensive back for the Bucs.
Weird stat of the day
The Bucs are 0-4 in games played on Nov. 23 and have been outscored 113-44.
House of horrors
Including the playoffs, the Bucs are 1-8 all time in Texas Stadium.
Best boyfriend
Jessica Simpson's rumored boyfriend, Tony Romo, had a great day. But Dallas' receivers were so open that you get the feeling Nick Lachey, left, could have thrown for at least three scores.
Bad sign
Michael Clayton made his first (and only) catch with 9:10 left in the fourth quarter. By the way, Clayton had 80 catches in 16 games as a rookie and has 60 in the 25 games since then.
Worst use of hands
Michael Pittman's stone-hands imitation in the third quarter turned into an interception and helped the game deteriorate from bad to downright ugly.
Best TD celebration
Terrell Owens is a punk, but dumping his TD reception into the Salvation Army bin was brilliant. And you just know the Salvation Army will auction off the ball and make some much-needed money from it.
Best Barber
Not Ronde. Try Marion Barber: 83 yards rushing, two touchdown receptions.
Dumbest thing ever
That Galloping Gobbler thing that Fox does must be stopped. Seriously. We have a meat carver, and we know how to use it.
Good news of the day
We're guessing the odds are pretty good the Bucs won't be asked to play on Thanksgiving any time soon.
Sentence that reminds you of five years ago
Bucs opening drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, capped by Mike Alstott's 1-yard TD run.
Tom Jones can be reached at tjones@sptimes.com or (727) 893-8544.