Game 8: Panthers 34, Bucs 14
Carolina Blues
TAMPA - You certainly can't blame this one on a lack of focus. As far as we know, every Bucs player showed up on time for every team meeting and practice. You can't blame it on overconfidence, either. To a man, the Bucs talked this week as if their previous seven games had been nothing more than exhibitions and this game was the first in which they'd truly be tested. Nor can you really blame it on the quarterback. Full story
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