My daughter is being brainwashed at preschool.

She comes home singing songs and spouting off facts so specific, I wonder if she’s watching tapes three hours straight while she’s there. Listen to what she says:

“Jeff Garcia is feeling better.”

“Jon Gruden is ready to go.”

“B-U-C-C-A-N-E-E-R-S!”

“Hey, hey, Tampa Bay, the Bucs are hot and ready to play. Hey, hey, Tampa Bay. Hey, hey, Tampa Bay. GO BUCS!” (Imagine a sing-songy voice there)

I half expect her to diagram the Cover 2 defense for me.

The other day she asked when I’m going to take her to a football game. Didn’t have the heart to tell her that we gave up our Bucs season tickets right after she was born three years ago.

-- Amy Hollyfield