Gameday Tampa Bay
August 17th, 2012
Preseason Week 2
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.
TV: WTSP Channel 10. The game is blacked out in the Tampa and Orlando TV markets, but will be broadcast on a tape-delayed basis tonight at 11:30 p.m. on WTSP-TV Channel 10 locally. The game also will air Saturday at noon on Ch. 10. The NFL Network will replay it Sunday, Aug. 19 at 10 a.m. and Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 1 p.m. The game is also available at NFL.com and on Apple/Android tablets with a subscription to NFL Preseason Live.
Radio: Buccaneers Radio Network (in Tampa WFUS-FM, 103.5 and WDAE-AM, 620); SiriusXM Channel 93.
Weather: Per AccuWeather.com, expect a good chance of thunderstorms early but those should disperse by the end of the first quarter. Temperature at kickoff is expected to be 83 and will only drop slightly to 80 by game’s end.
Odds: Per Sportsbook.com, Bucs -2.5.
Outlook: This will be Bucs fans’ first look at the team under game conditions at home for the 2012 campaign. Here are a few things Joe would like to see and/or monitor:
Will scatback Michael Smith get a chance to play with on the first-team offense and against a first-team defense? Smith showed against future insurance salesmen and beer truck drivers he is lethal in the return game. Can he do the same against NFL regulars? Also, Smith had a rough go of it in the backfield with bouncers blocking for him. Joe would love to see what Smith can do with his wheels with the big boys blocking for him.
Don’t put the ball on the ground. Yes, Joe is looking at Preston Parker, who had an ugly game at Miami. If he fumbles again and gets another stupid 15-yard penalty, Joe’s not sure how much longer he sticks with the team. Those two offenses are cardinal sins in the New Schiano Order.
Can the Bucs offense repeat last week? The Bucs moved the ball well against the putrid Dolphins. The Titans are a little bit better. Mounting clock-killing drives again would be comforting.
Stopping Jake Locker. Joe has been on record that the Bucs defense still scares him. Jake Locker, the second-year Titans quarterback, is starting tonight. If he moves the ball on the Bucs, along with running back Chris Johnson, this may be a harbinger of the season.
Mark Barron. If his toe is healthy, he will start tonight and promises to show Bucs fans his physical play which has been dialed down in training camp because Greg Schiano doesn’t want his offensive players visiting a hospital.
August 17th, 2012 at 2:43 pm
I would knock the back out of that ! GO BUCS !!
August 17th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
lol I meant hoping Barron knocks the crap out of Johnson!
August 17th, 2012 at 2:48 pm
I haven’t decided if I’m waiting till it airs or bootlegging it. Probably waiting…if I can be patient enough. If I wait, I am avoiding all TV until it airs (along with this site).
August 17th, 2012 at 2:49 pm
Love to see Smith take snaps with the 1st team. Seems like the only way to properly evaluate what he has for us. A series for each of the backs to get going would be great watching.
I did see more aggressive swarming to the ball this last game than I’ve been used to. I think we can hold CJ.
August 17th, 2012 at 2:49 pm
Just disconnect and settle in on the couch at 11:30. You’ll be glad you did.
August 17th, 2012 at 2:58 pm
or go to the game like real fans!
August 17th, 2012 at 3:03 pm
Oh no he didn’t..
August 17th, 2012 at 3:14 pm
with cheerleaders? lol
so will this be a better “test” than the dolphins?
August 17th, 2012 at 3:33 pm
I think this game is going to be much closer than the Miami game was. Granted CJ2K will still not be doing much of anything but Jake Locker has a lot to prove as does Kendall Wright and I think they are going to give our secondary a real hard time.
August 17th, 2012 at 3:42 pm
lord have mercy! Rachel who…
August 17th, 2012 at 4:18 pm
Rachel would look even sexier with a Bucs logo behind her.
August 17th, 2012 at 5:43 pm
Bucs win…17-10
August 17th, 2012 at 6:31 pm
I am stuck in West Palm on business until tomorrow. I know there is a fins game, but does anyone know if they televise the Bucs down here? If nothing else I can take a look at the Panthers.
August 17th, 2012 at 6:38 pm
Does anyone know if the 1st 30 minutes of the game will be shown live on NFL network? Their coverage starts @ 7:30 and Bucs have the only game starting at that time. It’d only be 30 minutes but it’s better than nothing…
August 17th, 2012 at 6:48 pm
I am with you Pete Ducher:) I can’t decide either. I am sure I can find it on the Computer, but would much rather watch it on the big screen TV.
I think I am just going to wait, but will have to avoid the computer.
I think we are going to beat the Titans up pretty badly tonight.
August 17th, 2012 at 6:55 pm
RED MAN:
Not sure what the NFL Network broadcast schedule is tonight but last week they did “live look-ins” from five or six games that were being played live. Sort of like a preseason Red Zone Channel.
August 17th, 2012 at 7:01 pm
OK, I just paid $14.95 for preseason live on nfl.com…cheaper than a bar by far.
August 17th, 2012 at 7:20 pm
Joe:
“Live look in” is what is scheduled but since Bucs/Titans game is only game starting at 7:30, I’m hoping they get the spotlight for 30 minutes instead of just showing other teams warming up. Wishful thinking but we’ll find out shortly.
Go Bucs!
August 17th, 2012 at 7:51 pm
mcbuc- Are actually watching the game? I payed the $15 to watch the game on NFL preseason live and it says the game is blacked out online as well. I’m very upset!:(