| All those blocked kicks Tampa Stadium 25 November 1979 The background The Bucs were 9-3 and on their way to their first division title and their first play-off berth. And this less than two years from ending their 0-26 streak to start their history. All they had to do was win one game in their last four. Starting the streak were the Vikings and the Tampa authorities had even greased the goalposts to prevent them being torn down in celebration at the expected Buccaneer victory. But it didn't exactly go to plan that day. Two blocked PATs and a short fieldgoal as well as a blocked punt, and the bad old Bucs threw a victory away. The game situation Inside the final 20 seconds and Doug Williams scrambles right and somersaults into the endzone from 13 yards out. All the Bucs need is a Neil O'Donoghue PAT and the game is going into overtime. And it's blocked. John McKay's reaction on the sideline said it all and he didn't improve his opinions talking to the media afterwards. Click here for the game reports & stats |
| The 100 Greatest Plays in Buccaneer history Welcome to the next and best countdown that we have ever run on BUCPOWER.COM. Featuring every one of the 32 years that the Bucs have played NFL football, we have clips of memorable touchdowns, bloopers, decisive moments and trick plays. From the ridiculous to the sublime, this is a countdown to bring back a lot of memories for Buccaneer fans of all ages around the world. Whereas the top 20-30 plays do stand out and are able to be ranked subjectively (and have been by some of the Tampa media), the early plays are generally spread out across the years and can only be placed approximately in terms of their importance. |
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