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Cadillac Williams a big piece of Bucs' backfield picture

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Published Feb. 21, 2011 at 6:23 p.m.

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Running back Cadillac Williams lost his starting tailback job in 2010 to rookie LeGarrette Blount, a development that might suggest Williams -- at 28-years old -- is expendable ... But the way Williams finished the season actually suggests something totally different ... Williams gave the Bucs' offense a dimension it hasn't often had, providing Tampa Bay with a legitimate third-down back whose talents run the gamut. He ran effectively, pass blocked with aplomb and caught 46 passes -- third-most

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Of Crawford overload, Damon's "big" day, and Maddon's mad world

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Published Feb. 21, 2011 at 2:19 p.m.

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Carl Crawford overload of the day ... Players were impressed by the size and excitement of the crowd at Saturday's FanFest, but LHP J.P. Howell did have one complaint: too many fans wearing jerseys and shirts for former Ray Carl Crawford, now with Boston. "I'm getting a little sick of that," Howell said. "We need to do something about that, have a sale on some others or something. Get over it — he's out of here." ... Quote of the day ... "Big day today." ... OF Johnny Damon, on afternoon plans

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Introduction to Sabermetrics Videos with the Bright House Sports Network

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Published Feb. 21, 2011 at 1:02 p.m.

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The "Intro. to Sabermetrics" videos featuring Tommy Rancel, Jason Collette, and J.B. Long have all been posted and can now be found over at the Bright House Sports Network. Believe it or not, the Tampa Bay sport market has really been leading the way in embracing sabermetric statistics. I haven't heard of any other television stations doing something like this, and Tommy, Jason, and Jonah Keri have frequent radio spots on local talk radio. This market has come a long way in a few short years

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High-wire pirate show among new acts at Florida Strawberry Festival

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Published Feb. 21, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.

Victoria Murcia doesn't mind that her kids play with swords ...

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Libya unrest boosts oil prices

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Published Feb. 21, 2011 at 12:00 a.m.

Consumers may face high prices at gas pumps as unrest in Libya boosted crude oil prices by about 4 percent Monday.The U.S. markets were closed in honor of Presidents Day, but prices for a benchmark crude in Europe were up $3.10 a barrel, to $92.90.Gas prices are already up about 50 cents, year-over-year.The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater market was $3.09 Monday, up from $3.07 a week earlier and $2.61 a year earlier, AAA

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International Plaza ushers in Gap, Destination Maternity, Zeades

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Published Feb. 21, 2011 at 12:00 a.m.

Casual clothing retailer Gap will open a store at International Plaza and Bay Street in June.Gap will be on the lower level of the Tampa shopping mall between Dillard’s and Neiman Marcus.Destination Maternity will open in April on the upper level near Dillard’s. The maternity apparel store will feature a juice bar, a children’s play area and a relaxation area with flat screen TVs.Jewelry boutique Zeades opened Jan. 15 on the lower level adjacent to Neiman Marcus.International Plaza and Bay

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Doug Williams inducted into Black College Football Hall of Fame

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Published Feb. 20, 2011 at 7:01 p.m.

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Former Bucs QB was honored with an election to the Black College Football Hall of Fame yesterday. The institution honors the greatest players and coaches from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Doug Williams had a dominant career at Grambling State University, leading the Tigers to three Southwestern Athletic Conference Championships in four years and a 36-7 total record. He was 4th in 1977 Heisman voting and was named Black College Player of the Year twice. He was inducted into the

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Live from Port Charlotte: Afternoon update

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Published Feb. 20, 2011 at 6:08 p.m.

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Joe Maddon entered his 1972 Chevy Malibu in a car show at the Charlotte County Fairgrounds Sunday afternoon. Photo by James Borchuck ... The Rays wrapped up the pitchers-and-catchers portion of the spring with a relatively quick and quiet workout Sunday, and the full squad will take the field together for the first time one Monday ... The main news from Sunday was a further update on the status of RHP Jeremy Hellickson, who continues to show improvement with his strained right

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On the Zobrists' international adventure, E. Johnson's Mexican entertainment, Garza-less silence

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Published Feb. 20, 2011 at 2:45 p.m.

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Ben and Julianna's international adventure ... • INF/OF Ben Zobrist and wife Julianna went on a 10-day offseason trip to work with friends who are missionaries in the Ukraine. "It was eye-opening," Zobrist said. "I have never been over to that part of the world, so it was a good experience. It brings perspective, which was good for us." ... • A delayed flight from Detroit forced the Zobrists to miss their connection and spend a night in Paris. But it wasn't as romantic or as exciting as it

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