You could tell today that Bucs Head Coach Jon Gruden is beginning to exert that confident demeanor.  A quiet confidence which is a judicious decision considering two big road games are on the horizon. 

First it's Carolina, for the NFC South Division lead on Sunday.  For you Gator/Earnest Graham fans, #34 will likely get more carries this week, but Cadillac Willliams is still #1.  

Quarterback Jeff Garcia continues to show his saavy and hellbent attitude to get it done.  End result on a scramble play for a first down, a bloodied lip.  Garcia is quickly become my hero.  A guy who will do whatever it takes to win.  It's beginning to spread around the locker room.

The "D" is now among the top ten in the NFL, third in the NFC.  Can they come up with a third big game in a row?

My personal thanks to the Bucs.  Your 24-3 win over St. Louis put me at 2 and 1 against the spread on my weekly Bucs pick. 

I'll have more Wednesday once I get a chance to talk to the players.

Tom Korun