[Times photo: Ken Helle] It's time to get acquainted New QB Brad Johnson will be introduced, briefly, as the Bucs start to work out the kinks in their offense. Coaches are looking for a 'crisp, clean game' TAMPA -- The butterflies will be more active on the sideline tonight when the Bucs kick off their preseason against Miami in a game televised on ESPN and Channel 28. At a glance Fresh faces

College football
Drop is driving FSU's Morgan
One of team's few veteran receivers is using crucial Orange Bowl misplay as motivation this season.

Stress no less for low ranking
TALLAHASSEE -- For the first time since 1992, Florida State trails Florida and Miami in the Associated Press preseason poll.

College football around the state
Injuries open door for former walk-on

Devil Rays
In a late Flash, Rays are winners again
John Flaherty's 12th-inning homer gives Tampa Bay a 4-3 win and a three-game winning streak.

Maddux falls short of Fischer
ST. PETERSBURG -- Greg Maddux had no chance.

McRae stands by Yan as closer
ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays remain adamant about sticking with Esteban Yan.

Baseball
Louisiana makes Series
GULFPORT -- The Florida heat had nothing on Louisiana pitcher Myrio Richard.