Estero grad makes impact
By David Dorsey
Originally posted on November 24, 2006
IRVING, Texas — Anthony Henry, an Estero High School graduate, made an impact for the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day, knocking down what could have been a Tampa Bay touchdown pass.
If completed, the pass, intended for Bucs receiver Joey Galloway, could have tied the score 14-14.
Instead, the Bucs settled for a 46-yard, Matt Bryant field goal with six minutes and 38 seconds remaining in the second quarter. The Bucs would not score again, and they went on to lose 38-10.
Henry, a sixth-year veteran cornerback, finished with two tackles.
"He has a pretty good understanding of the league," said Tampa Bay running back Earnest Graham, a Mariner High graduate and second cousin of Henry's. "He's been playing for awhile."
Henry, who flew his mom, Fort Myers resident Essie Robinson, to the game, left before he could be reached for comment.
Galloway declined to comment after the game.
Not so fast
The Bucs scored a first-quarter touchdown for the third time this season, and they scored a touchdown on their opening drive for the second time this season. The Bucs, however, would not score another touchdown.
"I don't think fatigue was a factor," Bucs quarterback Bruce Gradkowski said. The team had just finished its third game in 11 days. "I think we were pretty fresh coming into the game. There's no excuses for it."
Gradkowski will return to his hometown of Pittsburgh next weekend to face the Steelers.
"I'm looking forward to going back to Pittsburgh," he said. "It's my hometown, and a lot of people I know are going to be there."
Cadillac rolls
Bucs running back Carnell "Cadillac" Williams broke for a 22-yard run in the second quarter. In doing so, he passed Jerry Eckwood (1,845 yards in 1979-81) for eighth place on Tampa Bay's all-time rushing list. Williams now has 1,875 career yards in less than two full seasons. Errict Rhett (2,853 yards in 1994-97) ranks seventh on the all-time list.
Williams finished with 78 yards on 17 carries, an average of 4.6 yards per carry.
"There were times when they were just putting points on the board and eating up the clock," Williams said of the Cowboys. "The majority of our time was on the sideline."
The Cowboys had possession for 37:17, compared to 22:43 for Tampa Bay.
One-man team
When Cowboys safety Roy Williams intercepted Bucs quarterback Bruce Gradkowski, it marked the fifth interception by Williams this season, tying him with the entire Bucs defense.
Hovan finds Romo
Bucs defensive tackle Chris Hovan earned his first sack as a Buccaneer, taking down Dallas quarterback Tony Romo for an 8-yard loss in the first quarter, forcing the Cowboys to punt.
Cowboys on Thanksgiving
Dallas improved to 24-14-1 on the holiday.
Tampa Bay stands at 0-1. The Cowboys also improved to 9-3 when facing the Bucs, which ended a streak of three Tampa Bay victories.
Originally posted on November 24, 2006
IRVING, Texas — Anthony Henry, an Estero High School graduate, made an impact for the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day, knocking down what could have been a Tampa Bay touchdown pass.
If completed, the pass, intended for Bucs receiver Joey Galloway, could have tied the score 14-14.
Instead, the Bucs settled for a 46-yard, Matt Bryant field goal with six minutes and 38 seconds remaining in the second quarter. The Bucs would not score again, and they went on to lose 38-10.
Henry, a sixth-year veteran cornerback, finished with two tackles.
"He has a pretty good understanding of the league," said Tampa Bay running back Earnest Graham, a Mariner High graduate and second cousin of Henry's. "He's been playing for awhile."
Henry, who flew his mom, Fort Myers resident Essie Robinson, to the game, left before he could be reached for comment.
Galloway declined to comment after the game.
Not so fast
The Bucs scored a first-quarter touchdown for the third time this season, and they scored a touchdown on their opening drive for the second time this season. The Bucs, however, would not score another touchdown.
"I don't think fatigue was a factor," Bucs quarterback Bruce Gradkowski said. The team had just finished its third game in 11 days. "I think we were pretty fresh coming into the game. There's no excuses for it."
Gradkowski will return to his hometown of Pittsburgh next weekend to face the Steelers.
"I'm looking forward to going back to Pittsburgh," he said. "It's my hometown, and a lot of people I know are going to be there."
Cadillac rolls
Bucs running back Carnell "Cadillac" Williams broke for a 22-yard run in the second quarter. In doing so, he passed Jerry Eckwood (1,845 yards in 1979-81) for eighth place on Tampa Bay's all-time rushing list. Williams now has 1,875 career yards in less than two full seasons. Errict Rhett (2,853 yards in 1994-97) ranks seventh on the all-time list.
Williams finished with 78 yards on 17 carries, an average of 4.6 yards per carry.
"There were times when they were just putting points on the board and eating up the clock," Williams said of the Cowboys. "The majority of our time was on the sideline."
The Cowboys had possession for 37:17, compared to 22:43 for Tampa Bay.
One-man team
When Cowboys safety Roy Williams intercepted Bucs quarterback Bruce Gradkowski, it marked the fifth interception by Williams this season, tying him with the entire Bucs defense.
Hovan finds Romo
Bucs defensive tackle Chris Hovan earned his first sack as a Buccaneer, taking down Dallas quarterback Tony Romo for an 8-yard loss in the first quarter, forcing the Cowboys to punt.
Cowboys on Thanksgiving
Dallas improved to 24-14-1 on the holiday.
Tampa Bay stands at 0-1. The Cowboys also improved to 9-3 when facing the Bucs, which ended a streak of three Tampa Bay victories.
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