Buccaneer Hall of Famer Lee Roy Selmon popped in on this morning's practice.  In honor of his presence, the Bucs installed the Oklahoma Sooner 1-on-1 drill.  Defensive lineman Kevin Carter had the play of the day in this exercise, shedding off a block by Donald Penn and stuffing the RB.   I asked Kevin Carter if he is going to point out that play to the rookies and say, "that's the way it's done around here."  Carter told me, no need to talk.  The play will be on film tonight.  It will speaks volumes by itself.

    The offense also won the goal-line war.  They scored on short-yardage four of six times. 

    I had a chance to talk to WR Michael Clayton.  He has definitely ramped up his game, he has to. This team can't go the season with only two affective receivers (Galloway and Hilliard.)  Clayton knows it, the Bucs know it.  For more on Clayton's development, stay tuned for my report ABC Action News at 6.

    We continue to be on alert for any developments involving Brett Favre, or a possible trade between the Cowboys and Bucs for QB Chris Simms.  As I've stated in two previous blogs, Simms is just wasting space on the field.  We wish him well wherever he lands.  He's a class guy. 

    Torrie Cox's season ending injury really hurts special teams.  That is becoming an area of concern right now.  We'll keep you posted as I make periodical checks with ST Coach Rich Bisaccia.

    WR Joey Galloway still hasn't set foot on the practice field.  Team says it's a slight groin strain.  When you're his age in this game, you can't dismiss any strain or muscle pull.  Espoecially when your talking about the only deep threat this team has right now.

     Earnest Graham returned to practice today after suffering a slight ankle sprain on Tuesday.  TE Ben Troupe got his bell rung yesterday, suffering a slight concussion.  He was held out of today's workouts. 

      Tom Korun