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Bucs' D-Ception
Remember how the Raiders were favored to win? Well, after five interceptions -- three being returned for touchdowns -- it was clear the Bucs' defense was running the show in San Diego. Jon Gruden's Buccaneers rolled to a 48-21 blowout, holding off a comeback attempt by Oakland that was too little, too late -- and made some wonder if age caught them. Dexter Jackson, with two interceptions, was MVP.
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  • Len Pasquarelli
    Tampa Bay is in relatively good shape as it looks to become the first repeat champ since '97-98.
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    Oakland is $48 million over the salary cap, meaning that some players will be on the chopping block.
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    Clayton: Bucs enjoy glow of morning after
    Jon Gruden says Keyshawn Johnson isn't going anywhere, while Dexter Jackson isn't going to Disneyland.

    Theismann: Cup O' Joe
    The Bucs were prepared for everything and anything the Raiders tried to throw at them.

    Garber: Not one for the aged
    The Raiders laughed in the face of everyone who said they were too old -- until Sunday.

    Drehs: Tick, tick, tick
    Even though the Raiders rallied, the game was pretty much lost when Tampa Bay put together a lengthy drive in the third quarter.

    Patrick: Bucs' D makes case for ages
    Two series, one in each half, told me all I needed to know about how the Super Bowl would play out.

    Rovell: Keeping the peace
    Despite fears that trouble could ensue, Raiders fans were pretty peaceful following their team's loss.

    Rovell: Demand over supply
    Sellers outnumbered buyers in a last-minute crunch at Super Bowl XXXVII.

    Only four minor arrests reported at Qualcomm
    With his Darth Vader helmet, black cloak, spikes and light saber, die-hard Oakland Raiders fan Charles Ybarra quickly caught the attention of Super Bowl security screeners.

    Drehs: Romo cop
    Bill Romanowski, who is trying to win his fifth Super Bowl, brought experience and attitude to the Raiders.

    Garber: Dis And Shout
    Think Sunday's battle in the trenches will be tough? Try conducting a podium interview.

    Garber: A familiar ring
    Bucs strength coach Johnny Parker has two rare commodities in Tampa Bay -- Super Bowl rings.

    Super Script
    Who will emerge when the Bucs and Raiders collide? It's all written before the kickoff.

    Pasquarelli: The Full Monte
    Monte Kiffin is a character and he's also the architect of one of the NFL's best defenses.

    Rovell: In with the old
    Off-the-field fashion in the NFL took an older look at Media Day.

    Drehs: Hanging with Mr. Cooper
    Instead of being surrounded by interviewers, Raiders DL Chris Cooper went relatively unnoticed at Media Day.

    INDIVIDUAL GAME LEADERS
     RaidersydsBuccaneersyds
    PassingGannon272Johnson215
    RushingGarner10Pittman124
    ReceivingRice77Jurevicius78

    TEAM STATISTICAL COMPARISON
    The number in parentheses indicates the team's NFL rank.
    Key: Raiders Buccaneers

    Total Offense
     389.8  (1)
      312.6  (24)
    Scoring Offense
     28.1  (2)
      21.6  (18)
    Passing Offense
     293.1  (1)
      229.1  (16)
    Rushing Offense
     110.1  (18)
      97.3  (27)
    Total Defense
      311.2  (11)
     252.8  (1)
    Scoring Defense
      19.0  (6)
     12.3  (1)
    Passing Defense
      220.4  (23)
     155.6  (1)
    Rushing Defense
     90.8  (3)
      97.1  (5)
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