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Weekend Sports Primer, 11/27/09
By Chris Hughes
BHSN.com
NFL
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons, Sun. 1pm
After a win over Green Bay and a competitive game in Miami, the Buccaneers (1-9) fell back to earth last Sunday, losing 37-7 to the undefeated Saints. There was turmoil during the week at One Buc Place, as Tampa Bay demoted defensive coordinator Jim Bates. Head coach Raheem Morris will now be calling the plays on the defensive side as the Bucs visit 5-5 Atlanta.
Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills, Sun. 1pm
Ricky Williams will look to keep his career renaissance going as his Dolphins (5-5) head north to take on the Bills (3-7). Miami was 0-3 when these two teams met in south Florida, with Miami winning a laugher, 38-10. Since taking over for injured Ronnie Brown, Williams has rushed for over 100 yards in each of his last two games.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. San Francisco 49ers, Sun. 4pm
Don't look now, but the Jaguars are in prime position for an AFC wild card berth, as they sit at 6-4 going into the final six games of the season. Jacksonville flies west to take on 4-6 San Francisco, as Jags head coach Jack Del Rio looks for a better effort than their last trip out west-a 41-0 defeat at the hands of Seattle. The Jaguars are 3-0 since that game, while San Francisco has lost five out of its last six games.
NCAA FOOTBALL
Florida State vs. (1) Florida, Sat. 3:30 p.m.
This is the day fans of the top-ranked Gators (11-0, 8-0 SEC) have feared-senior day for Tim Tebow at Florida Field. Tebow will also look to improve his record over Florida State (6-5, 4-4 ACC) to a perfect 4-0. The Gators have the nation's longest winning streak at 21, and have defeated their rival from the northwest five straight times. If Florida can win this game, it will mark their first perfect regular season and put them in position to earn a berth in the BCS Championship game if they can defeat Alabama on Dec. 5 in the SEC title game. FSU became bowl eligible last week in their 29-26 win over Maryland.
#17 Miami vs. USF, Sat. 3:30 p.m.
After defeating Florida State, 17-7, earlier this season in Tallahassee, USF (7-3, 3-3) looks for its second win over a "big three" program from Florida when they host Miami for the first time. This figures to be a bigger challenge for the Bulls, as the Hurricanes (8-3, 5-3 ACC) come into this game looking for their ninth win, and a likely New Year's Day bowl berth. The Bulls also have a shot at a nine-win season, if they can overcome Miami and then defeat Connecticut on the road next weekend.
UCF vs. UAB, Sat. 1:30 p.m.
The Knights (7-4, 5-2 C-USA) remember last year's Senior Day like it was yesterday. UAB came into Bright House Networks Stadium and won 15-0. UCF is looking for revenge in this year's game, along with securing an eight-win season and ending conference play on a six-game winning streak. UAB is 5-6 going into this game, and need a win to become bowl eligible.
NBA
Orlando Magic vs. Milwaukee Bucks, Sat. 9 p.m.
The Magic (12-4) were able to avoid losing back-to-back games against division rivals, when they came back from double-digits down at halftime to defeat the Atlanta Hawks on Thanksgiving night. After a travel day, they play the Bucks at the Bradley Center, and will get their first look at rookie Brandon Jennings, who is leading Milwaukee with 23.4 points per game.
Orlando Magic vs. New York Knicks, Sun. 6 p.m.
Orlando wraps up their four-game, four-city, five-day stretch on Sunday evening in New York, when they take on the Knicks, who enter the weekend at 3-12.
NHL
New York Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning, Fri. 7:30 p.m.
The Lightning (9-6-7) is coming off its first home loss in regulation, as Toronto escaped the St. Pete Times Forum with a 4-3 win Wednesday night. Tonight, the Rangers pay the Lightning a visit, a team that was 4-0 vs. Tampa Bay last season. This game also marks the return of Rangers coach John Tortorella to Tampa Bay, the man who led the Lightning to the Stanley Cup championship in 2004.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Dallas Stars, Sat. 8:30 p.m.
The Bolts hit the road right after playing the Rangers and head to the Lone Star State, for a Saturday night date with the Dallas Stars.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Early-season tournaments highlight the college basketball schedule.
FAU vs. USF, Fri. 7 p.m.
Florida vs. #2 Michigan State, Fri. 8:00 p.m. (Legends Classic in Atlantic City, NJ)
Florida State vs. Alabama, Fri. 5:00 p.m. (Old Spice Classic at Walt Disney World)
Florida vs. UMass/Rutgers, Sat. TBA (Legends Classic in Atlantic City, NJ)
Florida State vs. #15 Michigan/Marquette, Sat. TBA (Old Spice Classic at Walt Disney World)
Albany vs. UCF, Sat. 5 p.m.
USC Upstate vs. Miami, Sat. 1:00 p.m.
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