SB Nation Tampa Bay: All Posts by Steven Mumahttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/49019/tb-fave.png2013-02-24T16:52:20-05:00https://tampabay.sbnation.com/authors/steven-muma/rss2013-02-24T16:52:20-05:002013-02-24T16:52:20-05:00Jimmie Johnson wins Daytona 500
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<p>Jimmie Johnson started the race in 21st place but still came out on top at Daytona. </p> <p>Jimmie Johnson won the 2013 Daytona 500 on Sunday, holding off Dale Earnhardt Jr., who finished in second place. It's the second time that Johnson has won this event. He qualified in just 21st place, and led a total of 17 laps on the day.</p>
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<b>More</b>: <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/daytona-500">Visit SB Nation's Daytona 500 hub for complete coverage of the race</a>.</div>
<p>Accidents knocked out notables like <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/2013/2/24/4025300/daytona-500-live-results-2013-crash-carl-edwards">Carl Edwards</a>, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nascar/2013/2/24/4024974/daytona-500-2013-live-results-crash-tony-stewart">Tony Stewart and Kevin Harvick</a>. Matt Kenseth and Kyle Busch <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nascar/2013/2/24/4025372/daytona-500-2013-live-results-matt-kenseth-and-kyle-busch-suffer">suffered mechanical failures</a> that knocked them from competition.</p>
<p>Danica Patrick made history by becoming the first female driver to take the pole at Daytona. She was also the first woman ever to lead a lap in the event, but her starting position wasn't enough to propel her to victory. Patrick finished in eighth place, which is also the highest a woman has ever finished at the Daytona 500.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nascar.com/content/nascar/en_us/sprint-cup-series/leaderboard/leaderboard-live.html">Here's a look at the top 10 finishers</a>:</p>
<p>1. Jimmie Johnson<br>2. Dale Earnhardt Jr.<br>3. Mark Martin<br>4. Brad Keselowski<br>5. Ryan Newman<br>6. Greg Biffle<br>7. Regan Smith<br>8. Danica Patrick<br>9. Michael McDowell<br>10. J.J. Yeley</p>
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https://tampabay.sbnation.com/2013/2/24/4025446/daytona-500-results-2013-jimmie-johnsonSteven Muma2013-01-04T16:41:13-05:002013-01-04T16:41:13-05:00Irish prepping for tough Alabama defensive front
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<p>The Irish are up against an Alabama defensive line that spearheaded one of the most stifling defenses in the nation during the regular season. </p> <p>As the 2013 BCS Championship game approaches, Notre Dame's offensive line is focused on doing what it can <a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/notre-dame-football/post/_/id/13044/irish-o-line-focused-on-task-at-hand">to slow down a disruptive and talented Alabama defensive line</a>. Irish left tackle <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/84674/zack-martin">Zack Martin</a> said he thinks this is the best group his team has had to face all season.</p>
<p>"I think collectively they will be the toughest defensive line we face," Martin said. "We have played some talented players, but collectively Alabama is the most talented. They are big, physical and have guys that can stop the run."</p>
<p>The Crimson Tide's defensive line anchors a defense that finished the regular season ranked first nationally in total yards and rushing yards allowed per game. Alabama also ranks 26th in sacks per game, with an average of 2.5.</p>
<p>Notre Dame gave up 1.3 sacks per game during the regular season, which ranked 28th nationally. The Irish also relied on the offensive line to open up holes for a ground game that averaged more than 200 yards per contest.</p>
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https://tampabay.sbnation.com/2013/1/4/3836748/2013-bcs-championship-notre-dame-alabamaSteven Muma2012-12-28T17:58:14-05:002012-12-28T17:58:14-05:00FSU expecting tough game despite size advantage
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<p>The Seminoles' offense will have a size advantage in the trenches but are preparing for a hard-fought contest from the Huskies.</p> <p>Northern Illinois has one of the smallest defenses that Florida State will face this season, but Seminoles players and coaches have a healthy respect for what the Huskies have been able to do despite their stature, and they are <a href="http://www.tallahassee.com/article/20121228/FSU03/121228009/Despite-size-advantage-FSU-offense-expects-fight-from-NIU">expecting a tough matchup in the 2013 Orange Bowl</a>.</p>
<p>Seminoles quarterback EJ Manuel said his offense will have to match the disciplined play of NIU's defense.</p>
<p>"I just see a lot of guys that run to the ball and give great effort," Manuel said. "They’re well-coached. They seem very disciplined on film. So we’ll have to do the same thing – be very disciplined and just execute our offense."</p>
<p>Northern Illinois has just one defensive tackle on its two-deep weighing more than 300 pounds, and its starting linebackers are all shorter than 6 feet tall. Still, the Huskies finished the regular season ranked 34th nationally in total defense and 18th in scoring. They held five opponents to seven points or fewer.</p>
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https://tampabay.sbnation.com/florida-state-seminoles-news/2012/12/28/3812924/orange-bowl-2013-fsu-niuSteven Muma2012-12-28T17:01:08-05:002012-12-28T17:01:08-05:00Jaguars vs. Titans injury update
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<p>Jacksonville is relatively healthy going into its final regular season game, while Tennessee is dealing with a long list of injuries. </p> <p>The <a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Jacksonville Jaguars</a> and <a href="https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Tennessee Titans</a> released their final <a href="http://www.nfl.com/injuries">Week 17 injury reports</a> on Friday.</p>
<p>The Jaguars will be without offensive lineman <span>Uche Nwaneri</span>, who hasn't been able to practice this week because of a concussion. Nwaneri started the first 15 games of the season for Jacksonville and has been a regular up front for the Jaguars since the 2008 season.</p>
<p>Defensive tackle <span>Tyson Alualu</span> (calf), fullback Greg Jones (thigh), cornerback <span>Rashean Mathis</span> (groin), center <span>Brad Meester</span> (foot), linebacker <span>Paul Posluszny</span> (groin), cornerback <span>Aaron Ross</span> (calf), linebacker <span>Daryl Smith</span> (groin) and linebacker <span>Julian Stanford</span> (hip) are probable. Running back <span>Maurice Jones-Drew</span> is having surgery on his injured foot and is <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2012/12/28/3811954/maurice-jones-drew-injury-surgery-out-may">expected to be out of action until May</a>.</p>
<p>The Titans could be without a significant number of players this weekend, including running back Chris Johnson, who is questionable with an ankle injury. Quarterback <span>Jake Locker</span> is probable despite a left shoulder injury. Safeties <span>Jordan Babineaux</span> (thigh) and <span>Michael Griffin</span> (illness) are also probable, as is wide receiver <span>Kenny Britt</span> (knee).</p>
<p>Center <span>Kevin Matthews</span> (ankle), linebacker <span>Colin McCarthy</span> (concussion) and tight end <span>Craig Stevens</span> (concussion) are out. Running back <span>Jamie Harper</span> (ankle), wide receiver <span>Kendall Wright</span> (rib), linebacker <span>Will Witherspoon</span> (chest), wide receiver <span>Damian Williams</span> (foot), defensive end <span>Scott Solomon</span> (knee) and cornerback <span>Ryan Mouton</span> (hamstring) are questionable.</p>
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https://tampabay.sbnation.com/jacksonville-jaguars-news/2012/12/28/3812736/jaguars-titans-injury-report-nfl-week-17Steven Muma2012-12-28T16:34:59-05:002012-12-28T16:34:59-05:00Bucs vs. Falcons injury update
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<p>Tampa Bay should be nearly at full strength for its final game of the 2012 season, while the Falcons could be missing some key players.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.bucsnation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a> and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/atlanta-falcons" class="sbn-auto-link">Atlanta Falcons</a> released <a href="http://www.nfl.com/injuries">updated injury reports</a> Friday.</p>
<p>The Bucs should be near full strength on Sunday, as only guard <span>Roger Allen</span> (groin) is listed as doubtful, while every other player is listed as probable. That list of Bucs probables includes tight ends <span>Dallas Clark</span> (illness) and <span>Nate Byham</span> (illness), center <span>Jeremy Zuttah</span> (ankle), cornerback <span>E.J. Biggers</span> (hip), tackle <span>Donald Penn</span> (not injury-related), defensive end <span>Da'Quan Bowers</span> (hamstring) and cornerback <span>LeQuan Lewis</span> (knee).</p>
<p>The Falcons may be without some key contributors, as both wide receiver <span>Roddy White</span> (knee) and defensive tackle <span>Jonathan Babineaux</span> (ribs) are questionable. Defensive end <span>Cliff Matthews</span> (hamstring) and defensive tackle <span>Corey Peters</span> (knee) are also questionable, while both cornerback <span>Christopher Owens</span> (hamstring) and safety <span>William Moore</span> (hamstring) are out.</p>
<p>Atlanta has already locked up the No. 1 playoff seed in the NFC, while the Buccaneers will be looking to finish the year on a strong note; Tampa Bay has been mathematically eliminated from playoff contention.</p>
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https://tampabay.sbnation.com/tampa-bay-buccaneers/2012/12/28/3812644/buccaneers-falcons-injury-report-nfl-week-17Steven Muma2012-12-23T08:01:46-05:002012-12-23T08:01:46-05:00Bills vs. Dolphins game day guide
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<p>Miami is going for its second win in a row and trying to keep its playoff hopes alive. </p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thephinsider.com/">Miami Dolphins</a> are still mathematically alive for a playoff berth, and they'll need to defeat the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/">Buffalo Bills</a> on Sunday afternoon to keep themselves in the picture. Four AFC teams have already clinched playoff spots and eight have been mathematically eliminated, including the Bills.</p>
<p>The Dolphins are coming off a 24-3 victory over Jacksonville last weekend, which snapped a two-game losing streak. They are 2-3 over their last five games. The Bills are riding a two-game losing streak and lost 50-17 to Seattle last weekend.</p>
<p>Both teams have <a href="http://tampabay.sbnation.com/miami-dolphins-news/2012/12/21/3793492/bills-vs-dolphins-injury-report-week-16">injuries to key contributors</a> that could affect the outcome of the game. Miami wide receiver <span>Brian Hartline</span>, who has more than 1,000 receiving yards this season, is questionable. Defensive end <span>Mario Williams</span> and running back <span>C.J. Spiller</span> are two notables on Buffalo's injury report, though both are expected to play.</p>
<p><b>Game time</b>: 1 p.m. ET</p>
<p><b>TV</b>: CBS</p>
<p><b><a href="http://www.oddsshark.com/nfl/buffalo-miami-odds-december-23-2012">Odds</a></b>: Miami is favored by 4.5 or five points, depending on the sportsbook.</p>
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https://tampabay.sbnation.com/miami-dolphins-news/2012/12/23/3793762/dolphins-bills-2012-schedule-tv-time-injury-updatesSteven Muma2012-12-23T08:00:31-05:002012-12-23T08:00:31-05:00Patriots vs. Jaguars game day guide
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<p>Jacksonville is trying to pick up its first victory of December and also put an end to a three-game losing streak.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/">Jacksonville Jaguars</a> hope to end a three-game losing streak when they host the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.patspulpit.com/">New England Patriots</a> on Sunday afternoon. At 2-12, Jacksonville has no playoff berth to play for, while the Patriots have already secured the AFC East crown.</p>
<p>The Jaguars lost 24-3 to Miami last weekend, and they have scored a combined 13 points over their last two games. They rank 31st in the NFL in total offense and they're averaging just 15.6 points per game.</p>
<p>New England lost to San Francisco last week, but prior to that it won seven games in a row. Offense has not been an issue for the Patriots this season, as they lead the NFL in total yardage and scoring.</p>
<p>But the Patriots do have <a href="http://tampabay.sbnation.com/jacksonville-jaguars-news/2012/12/21/3793640/patriots-vs-jaguars-injury-report-week-16">several key offensive contributors banged up</a>. <span>Wes Welker</span>, <span>Rob Gronkowski</span> and <span>Aaron Hernandez</span> are among the players listed as questionable on the team's injury report. <span>Maurice Jones-Drew</span> is out again for Jacksonville, as is <span>Rashad Jennings</span>.</p>
<p><b>Game time</b>: 1 p.m. ET</p>
<p><b>TV</b>: CBS</p>
<p><b><a href="http://www.oddsshark.com/nfl/new-england-jacksonville-odds-december-23-2012">Odds</a></b>: New England is favored by 14.5 to 15.5 points, depending on the source.</p>
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https://tampabay.sbnation.com/jacksonville-jaguars-news/2012/12/23/3793826/jaguars-patriots-2012-schedule-tv-time-injury-updatesSteven Muma2012-12-23T08:00:23-05:002012-12-23T08:00:23-05:00Rams vs. Buccaneers game day guide
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<p>The Bucs are going through a rough stretch, but they'll have an opportunity to put an end to it against the Rams. </p> <p>The <a href="https://www.bucsnation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a> will try to snap a four-game losing skid when they face the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/st-louis-rams" class="sbn-auto-link">St. Louis Rams</a> on Sunday afternoon. That losing streak dropped their record to 6-8 and also eliminated them from playoff contention. At 6-7-1, the Rams are not in much better shape, but they do have a slim shot at making the postseason.</p>
<p>The Bucs lost three of their last four games by eight points or fewer, but they're coming off a 41-0 blowout loss to New Orleans. The Rams are coming off a 36-22 loss to Minnesota; prior to that, they'd won three games in a row.</p>
<p>On the injury front, <a href="http://tampabay.sbnation.com/tampa-bay-buccaneers/2012/12/21/3793398/rams-vs-buccaneers-injury-report-week-16">both teams are in relatively good shape</a>. Bucs defensive end Michael Bennett and Rams running back Steven Jackson are two notables who are banged up, but both are expected to be able to play.</p>
<p><b>Game time</b>: 1 p.m. ET</p>
<p><b>TV</b>: FOX</p>
<p><b><a href="http://www.oddsshark.com/nfl/st-louis-tampa-bay-odds-december-23-2012">Odds</a></b>: Tampa Bay is favored by three points.</p>
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https://tampabay.sbnation.com/tampa-bay-buccaneers/2012/12/23/3793716/bucs-rams-2012-schedule-tv-time-injury-updatesSteven Muma2012-12-21T18:32:20-05:002012-12-21T18:32:20-05:00Patriots vs. Jaguars injury update
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<p>Jacksonville's Maurice-Jones Drew hasn't played since October, and he still isn't ready to return. New England, meanwhile, has a lengthy list of banged-up contributors. </p> <p><a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Jacksonville Jaguars</a> running back <span>Maurice Jones-Drew</span> is <a href="http://www.nfl.com/injuries">out for at least one more week</a> with foot injury that's kept him out of action since Oct. 21. Running back <span>Rashad Jennings</span> (concussion) will also miss the game Sunday against New England.</p>
<p>Cornerbacks <span>Aaron Ross</span> (calf) and <span>Dwight Lowery</span> (foot) are listed as questionable. Defensive end <span>George Selvie</span> (concussion), center <span>Brad Meester</span> (foot), cornerback <span>Derek Cox</span> (hamstring), running back Greg Jones (thigh), linebacker <span>Paul Posluszny</span> (groin), defensive tackle <span>Tyson Alualu</span> (calf) and cornerback <span>Rashean Mathis</span> (groin) are probable.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.patspulpit.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Patriots</a> have a <a href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/newenglandpatriots/injuries?team=NE">long list of players who are questionable</a>:</p>
<p><span>Wes Welker</span> (ankle)<br><span>Rob Gronkowski</span> (forearm)<br><span>Aaron Hernandez</span> (ankle)<br><span>Pat Chung</span> (shoulder)<br><span>Tracy White</span> (elbow)<br><span>Mike Rivera</span> (ankle)<br><span>Logan Mankins</span> (ankle)<br><span>Nate Solder</span> (abdomen)<br><span>Dan Connolly</span> (back)<br><span>Kyle Love</span> (knee)<br><span>Nick McDonald</span> (shoulder)<br><span>Chandler Jones</span> (ankle)<br><span>Dont'a Hightower</span> (hamstring)<br><span>Brandon Spikes</span> (knee)<br><span>Alfonzo Dennard</span> (hamstring)<br><span>Jerod Mayo</span> (elbow)<br><span>Aqib Talib</span> (hip)<br><span>Brandon Lloyd</span> (knee)<br><span>Sebastian Vollmer</span> (back)</p>
<p>The start of the game between the Patriots and Jaguars is set for 1 p.m. ET on Sunday.</p>
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<p>Both Miami and Buffalo have lengthy injury lists heading into their Week 16 matchup.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.thephinsider.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Miami Dolphins</a> and <a href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Buffalo Bills</a> released <a href="http://www.nfl.com/injuries">updated injury reports</a> Friday. The Dolphins will be without wide receiver <span>Davone Bess</span> (back), kicker <span>Dan Carpenter</span> (groin) and linebacker <span>Koa Misi</span> (ankle). MIami signed <span>Nate Kaeding</span> to replace Carpenter, who has been placed on injured reserve.</p>
<p>Defensive tackle <span>Randy Starks</span> (not injury related), wide receiver <span>Brian Hartline</span> (back), cornerback <span>Nolan Carroll</span> (knee) and tight end <span>Jeron Mastrud</span> (hamstring) are questionable. Only Mastrud was able to practice to some extent on Friday.</p>
<p>Safety Chris Clemons (neck), defensive end <span>Derrick Shelby</span> (groin), linebacker <span>Karlos Dansby</span> (biceps) and safety <span>Jimmy Wilson</span> (hip) are probable.</p>
<p>The Bills have an even even longer list of injuries. Defensive end <span>Mario Williams</span> (wrist) and running back <span>C.J. Spiller</span> (shoulder) are probable, as are defensive tackle Marcel Dareus (knee), cornerback Justin Rogers (foot), safety <span>Jairus Byrd</span> (foot), linebacker <span>Nick Barnett</span> (knee), offensive guard <span>Andy Levitre</span> (knee), tight end <span>Scott Chandler</span> (foot), cornerback <span>Aaron Williams</span> (knee), defensive tackle Kyle Williams (ankle) and tight end <span>Lee Smith</span> (back).</p>
<p>Cornerback <span>Leodis McKelvin</span> (groin), wide receiver <span>Marcus Easley</span> (hamstring), defensive end <span>Mark Anderson</span> (knee), linebacker Chris White (hamstring) and linebacker <span>Arthur Moats</span> (ankle) will not play. Center <span>Eric Wood</span> is questionable.</p>
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