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TBOxom THE TAMPA TRIBUNE MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2008 SPORTS fcucs 20, ssaharclxs 10 CALL 813-840-4116 -1 i i 4 3 Z2 RANGER AC4CYUNDER, INCREDIBLE GAS MILEAGE. DON'T MISS OUT! OUR V.I.P. nuTLiKE 2003 FORD 2008 FORD ill Ltl CD REG. CAB Former Bucs fullback Mike Alstott given to him, honoring his storied TVibune photo by CUFF McBRIDE career in Tampa Bay. A-Tiains Final.

Stop 2008 FORD F-150 SUPER CAB and his family admire the tribute Alstott, arguably its most beloved player, during its game against Seattle on Sunday night. Alstott retired as Tampa Bay's all-time touchdown leader and No. 2 rusher. "To be able to come out here and thank the fans, it was a closure," Alstott said. Tampa Bay had video tributes through the evening from players and celebrities.

During halftime, highlights of Alstott's career were played before Bucs executive vice president Bryan Glazer spoke. Glazer presented Alstott with two framed jerseys his origin 1 w-jww" jwss-sw I i il fS nal orange Bucs jersey, which was spelled incorrectly (Al-sott), and the last jersey he played in. Afterward, Alstott thanked his fans and family. "The fans have embraced with such support and love and it's unbelievable feeling to have to go out there and do that," Alstott said. "I loved playing for them.

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The Bucs had possession on Seattle's 9-yard line in the second quarter when QB Jeff Gar cia completed a short pass to WR Ike Hilliard. After the catch, Hilliard received a helmet-to-helmet hit from Seattle LB was hit in the back of his head from LB Lofa Tatupu's helmet. Hilliard laid on the ground motionless as his teammates anxiously motioned for Tampa Bay's medical staff. As doctors tended to Hilliard, 1 the majority of his team took the field, with several kneeling and praying for him. Hilliard eventually sat up under his own power and refused to sit in the back of a golf 'f Tribune photo by CLIFF McBRIDE Bucs fans, above, showed their affection for Alstott throughout Sunday night's game.

At left, Bucs coach Jon Gruden gives Alstott a hug. Alstott saluted the fans and thanked them for their support during his career. der' not the genius label. He is not a genius," Sapp said. Sapp was then asked if Gruden won the Super Bowl with former coach Tony Dungy's players and he also did not credit his former coach.

"The cake was already in the oven," Sapp said. Galloway's Big Connection Tampa Bay QB Jeff Garcia' 47-yard touchdown pass to Antonio Bryant was the longest pass play this season. Many of the fans in club level seats were watching the Rays game and keeping everyone on the outskirts updated on the score. When the Rays tied Boston at 1, the fans erupted into a "Lets Go Rays" chant. Tampa Bay TE Jerramy Stevens, who spent the first five seasons of his career in Seattle, had three receptions for 50 yards by halftime, Anwar S.

Richardson 2008 FORD F-150 CREW CAB LARIAT OK After Big Collision I made his first appearance on the 53-man roster this season. Clark, a former Chamberlain standout, was on Tampa Bay's practice squad this season and activated on Saturday because Stovall and Galloway were unable to play due to injuries. As a result, Tampa Bay released LB Matt McCoy prior to Sunday's game. Clark has played in 12 career games with Tampa Bay and Denver since entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2006. Sapp: Gruden Not A Genius Former Tampa Bay DL Warren Sapp was asked about his former coach, Jon Gruden, during the NFL Network's pregame broadcast, and he did not hold back any punches.

When Sapp was asked if Gruden was an genius, Sapp replied with "It was 'Boy Won uzcs cart. Instead, Hilliard sat in the passenger seat and reassured his teammates that he was OK. During Hilliard's rookie season, he was diagnosed with a serious neck injury and was placed on injured reserve. Tampa Bay Is all ready without WR Joey Galloway, who has missed the last five games due to a foot injury, and WR Maurice Stovall (hamstring). Adding insult to injury, Seattle challenged the play.

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