Ernest Hooper, Tampa Bay Times

Ernest Hooper

Tampa Bay Times

Tampa, FL, United States

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Past articles by Ernest:

Hometown roots definitely a bonus for Gasparilla Bowl executive

Scott Glaser, a Brandon High/USF product, puts his knowledge of Tampa Bay to good use in increasing the reach and appeal of the Dec. 23 game. → Read More

Can the Patriots defense carry it to a championship?

Plus, Ravens rolling, AFC South tightens and Cowboys surge -- on the road to Miami Gardens. → Read More

Texans pick up Vernon Hargreaves

A day after the Bucs release the former first-round pick, he finds a home. → Read More

Buccaneers amp up support of girls flag football

The team’s foundation has created a national scholarship fund for girls who play football. → Read More

Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson producing an MVP spin

The Miami native might just end the season where he started - On The Road To Miami Gardens → Read More

Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson producing an MVP spin

The Miami native might just end the season where he started - On The Road To Miami Gardens → Read More

Cardinals take an early 3-0 lead after Winston INT

Get Your live updates from Raymond James Stadium as the Bucs return home for the first time in seven weeks. → Read More

Bucs picks: Expect a quarterback duel at Raymond James

In its first home game in 49 days, the Bucs host a team that may be their offensive equal → Read More

Bucs’ Bruce Arians still has faith in his defensive rookies

But the coach does need them to play better, especially in the closing minutes of games → Read More

Patriots-Ravens game lives up to playoff preview hype

Meanwhile, Chiefs survive, Bills surge, Packers stumble - on the road to Miami Gardens → Read More

Lightning arrive in Sweden, a country with a fascinating culture

It’s a business trip for Tampa Bay, but the players may get a chance to see a few sights in Stockholm → Read More

Bucs-Seahawks predictions: Seattle is no place to try to fix what’s wrong

Beating the Seahawks at home proves difficult for any team in the league. The Bucs will be no different. → Read More

Bucs played competitively every week, but are they better?

Tampa Bay sits at 2-5, but they’ve had a chance to win every game. Does that matter? → Read More

With Jaguars’ Gardner Minshew rising, could Nick Foles be a Buc?

The 49ers, Patriots and Drew Brees also draw attention -- on the Road To Miami Gardens. → Read More

Bucs headed for a Tennessee takedown?

When it comes to Sunday’s game in Nashville, the Times staff tilts in favor of the Titans. → Read More

Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers unleashes uncanny performance against Raiders

Road to Miami Gardens: Rodgers’ six-touchdown effort highlights Week 7 in the NFL → Read More

The Bucs 100: The greatest Buc of all

Counting down from No. 25 to 1: Choosing between three Hall of Famers. → Read More

The Bucs 100: Ranking Jameis Winston, Vinny Testeverde and Trent Dilfer

Counting down from 50 to 26: There will be a debate about the quarterbacks in this group and the receivers. → Read More

Ranking the 100 greatest Bucs: The countdown continues

Counting down from No. 75 to 51: A reminder of how difficult it is to sustain a full NFL career. → Read More

Our ranking of the top 100 Tampa Bay Buccaneers ever starts here.

Counting down No. 100 to 76 includes one of the franchise’s biggest flops, an NFL rookie of the year and a future broadcasting star. → Read More