Gruden Bowl: Bucs Versus Raiders Trade Sparks Super Bowl Drift
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers acquired Jon Gruden from the Oakland Raiders in a costly deal costing two first round picks two second round picks and 8 million dollars. Gruden leaves the Raiders after one year on his contract. The move follows Parcells fiasco and reshapes paths to the Super Bowl.
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Gruden Faces Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII After Trade Shakeup
Gruden meets his former team as Tampa Bay challenges Oakland in San Diego for Super Bowl XXXVII. The matchup pits the Raiders top offense against the Buccaneers stingy defense while Rich Gannon and Derrick Brooks earn MVP and Defensive Player of the Year honors respectively.
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Bucs Ride Johnson Grabs Win Over Eagles To Reach Super Bowl
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers overwhelmed Philadelphia Eagles 27 10 as Brad Johnson threw for 259 yards and Keyshawn Johnson a 9 yard TD pass. Ronde Barber sealed the victory with a 92 yard interception return. Warren Sapp led a relentless defense and Marty Gramatica added two field goals. The Bucs advance to face the Oakland Raiders in the Super Bowl.
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Raiders Clinch Super Bowl Bid in Gritty Win Over Titans
Raiders topple Tennessee 34 24 to reach the Super Bowl as Gannon passes for 286 yards and runs for 41 more while Eddie George leads the Titans with 67 yards. Oakland drains late second quarter momentum with a fumble forced by Eric Barton and a Jolly TD, then seals it with a final drive capped by Davis era grit and veteran playmakers Rice and Brown.
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Eagles Fall To Buccaneers In NFC Championship
Donovan McNabb and the Philadelphia offense were stifled by Tampa Bay as the Buccaneers won 27 10 to advance to the Super Bowl. McNabb passed for 243 yards with two fumbles and an interception as his team failed to convert chances.
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