Bucs coach Jon Gruden continues to have nothing but love for his Raymond James Stadium field-mates, again referencing USF in his weekly news conference Monday morning.

"Man ... No. 2 in the nation," Gruden said. "That is unbelievable; I say it every week, just unbelievable. Coach (Jim) Leavitt and their organization, their athletic department, their coaching staff, support staff. I had the band right in front of me playing the national anthem. The trombone players, even they’re great, so they got it going on. I’m really fired up and I can’t wait till the next game.”

Leavitt reciprocated the love for the Bucs on Monday afternoon, saying he'd watched the Bucs' win against Tennessee and appreciated the support from Gruden and his players.

(Gruden photo from the Times' James Borchuck)