Saturday, February 4, 2012
The Bucs are expected to add several of coach Greg Schiano's assistants at Rutgers to their coaching staff in the coming days, and the first one appears to already be on board.
After a bizarre series of events last week, former Rutgers receivers coach P.J. Fleck is headed to Tampa Bay to coach receivers, ESPNChicago.com reported. Fleck, 31, had joined Northern Illinois last week as offensive coordinator, but he resigned Friday, one day after being named.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
The Bucs are expected to add several of coach Greg Schiano's assistants at Rutgers to their coaching staff in the coming days, and the first one appears to already be on board.
After a bizarre series of events last week, former Rutgers receivers coach P.J. Fleck is headed to Tampa Bay to coach receivers, ESPNChicago.com reported. Fleck, 31, had joined Northern Illinois last week as offensive coordinator, but he resigned Friday, one day after being named.
By Stephen F. Holder, Times Staff Writer
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Stat pack
rushing yards
passing yards
total yards
Rushing yards allowed
passing yards allowed
total yards allowed
Patriots
Giants
110.2 (20th)
89.2 (32nd)
317.8 (2nd)
295.9 (5th)
428.0 (2nd)
385.1 (8th)
117.1 (17th)
Add another legend to Sam Fuld's legacy.
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer
Saturday, February 4, 2012
It seems as if the Lightning is committed to keeping Brett Connolly on its roster despite dramatic dropoffs in his offensive production and ice time, and that the rookie right wing needs to get much better defensively.
He was even benched for Thursday's game with the Jets.
Connolly can be sent to Tri-City of the junior Western league, and for him to be eligible for its playoffs, the move must be made by the NHL's Feb. 27 trade deadline. But Tampa Bay general manager Steve Yzerman said, "At this time we don't have any plans to do that."
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer
Saturday, February 4, 2012
5 questions D Marc-Andre Bergeron
When did you get interested in auto racing?
I was pretty young. In my hometown there was a race weekend every year. I could hear it from my house.
Did you go?
We used to sneak in and look through the fence at the cars.
Why does it appeal to you?
I relate it to hockey. There's a lot of passion. It's something you need to love to do.
By Gary Shelton, Times Sports Columnist
Saturday, February 4, 2012
INDIANAPOLIS
Today, Tom Brady can become Joe Montana.
Today, Bill Belichick can become Chuck Noll.
Today, Jason-Pierre Paul can become Reggie White.
For the player and coach, the Super Bowl is about a lot of things. It's about rings, and it's about money, and it's about the euphoria that comes with winning a championship.
Also, it's about forever. Legacies will be decided today. Players will help shape the way they are remembered — and make sure they will be remembered — when the Patriots play the Giants. Fame, and infamy, are part of the stakes.
By Rick Stroud, Times staff writer
Saturday, February 4, 2012
TAMPA
The two most important things that have been said since the Bucs' 4-12 season ended are general manager Mark Dominik's acknowledgement that the team needs more talent and it will be active in free agency.
"We understand we're not a finished product," Dominik said. "We understand there are things we need to address on this team. And I know we'll do it in all capacities. We're going to do it in free agency. I don't want people to be worried we're not going to spend in free agency. We'll be involved."
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Third baseman Evan Longoria looks a little different coming into camp this spring.
After spending the past two offseasons bulking up in workouts, Longoria is 10 to 15 pounds leaner and considerably looser, emphasizing flexibility over strength in an effort to avoid the muscle injuries (hamstring, quadriceps, oblique) that have sidelined him during the past two seasons.
"That was the focus for me," Longoria said Friday. "I feel great. So I hope it pays off."
They will pass in the night, one chasing history while his counterpart tries to elude an imposing shadow.