Here's a story on Yahoo Sports about food violations in sporting venues, unfortunately, all three of our venues are mentioned.

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I copied and pasted the email I got.

  2010 TRAINING CAMP PUBLIC SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

 

Building on the success of recent public events, including the NFL Draft Party and FanFest, the Buccaneers are pleased to announce their 2010 Training Camp public schedule. The public calendar, which includes morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend opportunities, commences on Saturday, July 31, at One Buccaneer Place and culminates with Night Practice and a fireworks show at Raymond James Stadium on Saturday, August 7.                                      

“Incorporating fan feedback and an organizational review of last year’s inaugural Training Camp at One Buc Place, we have designed a more streamlined public schedule with more entertaining views, action, and access,” said spokesman Jonathan Grella. “This year’s public offering provides the up-close, full-team, padded practices -- as well as more extensive autograph and photo opportunities -- that our fans most enjoy. We will closely monitor Camp and gladly open additional dates, if needed.”

Training Camp will include the following features:   - Additional media tents   - Field 3-only public practices, providing enhanced views for all fans, including those with
  special needs   - More extensive photo and autograph sessions, discounted concessions and a merchandise   tent   - Regular appearances by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders and Captain Fear   - Night Practice at RJS, including a fireworks show, plus $1 hot dogs and soft drinks

As in 2009, a ticket is required for attendance to 2010 Training Camp.  In order for fans to receive advanced complimentary tickets, they should register for the One Buc Club on Buccaneers.com.  One Buc Club members will be emailed information on how to select tickets for the Training Camp dates and times they wish to attend.  Free tickets will be available at One Buccaneer Place on the day of a Training Camp session, provided it is not sold out due to advance orders by One Buc Club members.  Only One Buc Club members will be eligible to download and print their complimentary Training Camp tickets in advance.

Fans should continually monitor Buccaneers.com for daily practice updates, as the schedule is subject to change.  The Buccaneers website also features training camp guidelines, including parking information, and a site map of One Buccaneer Place that fans are encouraged to familiarize themselves with before attending a practice session.

2010 Training Camp PUBLIC Schedule

PLEASE NOTE: Practice schedule and times are subject to change

DATE                                      SCHEDULE

Saturday, July 31                    10:20 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 1                    2:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Monday, August 2                   10:20 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 4            10:20 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 5                 2:30 - 4:35 p.m.
Friday, August 6                      10:20 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 7                  7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (Night Practice at RJS)  < Buc'em get together?

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Best Super Bowl Teams of the Decade

By Monte Burke, Forbes.com

 

Ranking the best Super Bowl team of this past decade may seem like a fool’s errand. A Lombardi is a Lombardi, after all. The bottom line is that Super Bowl-winning teams made it through the NFL season and playoffs, then made off with the NFL’s ultimate prize.

But let’s humor our inner bar patron for a bit. There are differences among the Super Bowl winner in the “aughts,” even among games trotted out by the same franchises.

Take the 2004 New England Patriots, a dominant squad during the course of that year’s regular season and playoffs. That team was better than the 2001 iteration of the Patriots, which squeaked by the Oakland Raiders in the playoffs in the infamous “Tuck rule game.”

 

And couldn’t one make an argument that an NFL team that dominated from the beginning of the season until the end, as the 2002 Tampa Bay Buccaneers did, was better than the 2005 Pittsburgh Steelers or 2007 New York Giants, both of which got hot at the right time?

Behind the numbers

We used four metrics to rank the Super Bowl-winning teams of the past decade. The first two take into account each team’s regular-season record and its net points (points scored minus points scored against). The last two metrics consider the postseason: the team’s average margin of victory in its playoff games and the margin of victory in the Super Bowl itself. For each metric we ranked the teams from best to worst, then averaged their totals for a final ranking.

Looking at the teams in this manner reveals a few surprises. In a tie for the best Super Bowl team of the decade are the 2000 Baltimore Ravens and the 2002 Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Both teams were led by their defenses. The 2000 Ravens boasted Ray Lewis(notes), Rod Woodson and cornerback Duane Starks(notes) (who had six interceptions that season). The Baltimore offense was pedestrian: Jamal Lewis(notes) did rush for 1,364 yards that year, but Trent Dilfer(notes) was no Peyton Manning(notes). Yet the Ravens finished with a 12-4 record and mauled their playoff opponents. They beat the Denver Broncos by 18 at home, then went on the road to beat the Tennessee Titans by 14 and the Oakland Raiders by 13. In the Super Bowl, they dominated the New York Giants, winning 34-7.

The 2002 Buccaneers were just as impressive, ripping off a 12-4 regular-season record, led by their defense. Their offense, helmed by quarterback Brad Johnson(notes), blossomed in the postseason. In the playoffs, the Bucs beat the San Francisco 49ers by 25, then the Philadelphia Eagles by 17. In the Super Bowl, they demolished the Oakland Raiders by 27. It helped that the Bucs were coached by Jon Gruden, who was one year removed from coaching the Raiders.

Next on our list are the aforementioned 2004 Patriots, the best of New England’s three Super Bowl-winning teams of the decade. The Pats had an amazing 177 net points, finishing 14-2 in the regular season, led by quarterback Tom Brady(notes) and running back Corey Dillon(notes), who ran for 1,635 yards.

Last year’s champs, the 2008 Pittsburgh Steelers, check in at No. 4 on our list, led by the league’s No. 1 defense. Against the San Diego Chargers in the divisional round of the playoffs, the Steelers’ defense held the Chargers to 15 yards on the ground. They won the Super Bowl over the Arizona Cardinals on a spectacular Ben Roethlisberger(notes) throw and Santonio Holmes(notes) catch in the final moments of the game.

At the bottom of the list? The 2001 Patriots rank eighth, having finished 11-5 after Tom Brady took over in the second game of the season. The Pats won a controversial playoff game against the Oakland Raiders (the “Tuck rule,” a play in which Brady was sacked and fumbled the ball, but the officials determined that Brady’s arm was moving forward when he was tackled, thus it was an incomplete pass – the Pats retained possession and kicked a game-tying field goal), then won the Super Bowl over the St. Louis Rams on a 48-yard field goal by Adam Vinatieri(notes).

The 2007 New York Giants, exciting a Super Bowl as they delivered, are last on our list. The team finished 10-6 in a regular season in which head coach Tom Coughlin’s job security was questioned continually. The Giants only had 22 net points on the season. They trailed in every one of the postseason games they played. But helped by the miracle catch by David Tyree(notes), the team knocked off what may have been the true best team of the decade: The 2007 Patriots, who went 16-0 in the regular season and had a record 315 net points.

The top five:

1t. 2000 Baltimore Ravens
1t. 2002 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
3. 2004 New England Patriots
4. 2008 Pittsburgh Steelers
5. 2005 Pittsburgh Steelers

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This is from my free upgrade I received from the Bucs for the Falcons game a few weeks ago. I completely understand why they did it, because I sure would love to sit in those seats now. When I got home I looked up the price, and I was shocked that I sat in a $245 seat.  The same seats on the other side are $175 I think, so maybe someday I'll be able to make that move, but not any time soon. It's always a plus to go up the escalators and having some very attractive ladies waiting there to "high five" you. I was told to make sure to check out the different foods in the Club Lounge, and I am so jealous of the stuff they are offered in there. BBQ Pork Nachos, BBQ Chicken Nachos, way better Pizza, and so on. I ended up getting the Bacon Cheddar Burger with Fries, there is nothing like this on the 100 level. My burger was char-grilled and put on a Kaiser roll with a pepper and pickle skewered to it. Can't forget the free hot chocolate that was giving to everybody in the Club Lounge, it was nice for a cold day. It was nice being able to only walk a few steps to get out of the weather, and only a couple of more steps to the restroom.  At my regular seat, I never leave it, not at half-time or anytime, just not worth the hassle of the crowd. That would change for sure if I got to sit in the Club Seats.  I hope I get this offer again, cause I'll never turn it down that's for sure.

 

ear Season Ticket Holder:

 

As a valued Season Ticket Holder we would like to offer you a free upgrade from your general seats to Stadium Club seats for our home game versus the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday January 3rd, 2010.  The Stadium Club offers air conditioned lounges, sports bars, video walls, wider-cushioned seats and some of the best views in Raymond James Stadium.

 

To take advantage of this offer:

 

1) Reply to this email with the number of tickets (up to the number of seats in your account) you would like to upgrade for the Atlanta Falcons game.

 

2)  Print this email out.

 

3)  On game day, take this email and your general season tickets to the Ticket Office in the south endzone plaza between gates C and D beginning at 10:00 am Sunday January 3rd, 2010. The Stadium Club entrance opens at 11:30 am.  We recommend you arrive early so you can enjoy all the Stadium Club has to offer and avoid any wait time.

 

4)  Proceed to Ticket window # 1 labeled Club Seat Redemption

 

5)  Turn your general ticket(s) for the Atlanta Falcons game in (if you have a season pass card it will be scanned and returned to you).

 

6)  You will receive a Stadium Club pass that will give you access to the Stadium Club as well as your seat location for the Atlanta Falcons game.

 

7)  Enjoy the game!

 

Please note; your general ticket for the Atlanta Falcons game will not be valid once you redeem it for the Stadium Club pass.  You must have the general ticket and this email printed to redeem your Stadium Club pass.  If you have any questions, please contact the Buccaneers Customer Service Department at (813) 879-2827.

 

Sincerely,

 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

 

 

Has anybody else received this email?  Is it possible to sit together?  I bet it's for the East side too, not sure I want to give up my shade covered seat for a face full of afternoon sun.