What are all these derogatory terms like Yuckaneers?
Okay here’s a quick rundown of some terms from the Bucs’ bleak years (They lost at least 10 games a season each year from 1983-96): BUCCO BRUCE: The ultra-serious, though often mocked, winking pirate face (the guy had a knife between his teeth, for crying out loud) that graced the Buccaneers old orange, red and white helmets. Bruce was dumped in 1997 for the more intimidating and sophisticated skull and crossbones. THE BIG SOMBRERO: Officially known as Tampa Stadium (and later, Houlihan’s Stadium), it was originally built in 1967 for University of Tampa football games and dreams of something bigger. ESPN’s Chris Berman started the nickname, and the stadium was torn down in 1998 to make room for a much-needed parking lot to the glitzier Raymond James Stadium. THE YUCKANEERS: It’s often shortened to Yucks. The name seemed fitting when the Bucs consistently posted a losing record. The term still creeps up from time to time when the Bucs goof. CREAMSICLE: A orange sherbet and vanilla froze
