Tampabay.com
DECEMBER 08, 2008

Time for the big game

Bank of America Stadium is electric despite the nippy temperatures here in Charlotte.

Yes, this is the place to be, as the 9-3 Bucs take on the 9-3 Panthers for a game that will go a long way toward clearing things up in the NFC South. Even Commissioner Roger Goodell is here, for crying out loud.

Here's the lineup rundown for the Bucs:

As you probably already know, DT Jovan Haye is out. Backup Ryan Sims starts in his place. Second-year backup Greg Peterson is active for a change to provide depth at the position.

For the Panthers, OL Jeremy Bridges is out after his weekend arrest. Also inactive is WR D.J. Hackett.

I'll be here throughout giving you analysis, news and random thoughts. You're more than welcome to join me in the comments section.

Game on.

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