starting over 1, originally uploaded by Brian216.

12 03 2007 - NEW ORLEANS - Florida guard Lonnika Thompson's home, second from left, is one of the few along Alabo Street in New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward that has been rebuilt since Hurricane Katrina. The interior is being completed, and her family hopes to move back in soon. Thompson, now playing for the Florida Gators basketball team in Gainesville, spent her first night since Katrina in the house she grew up in over Christmas. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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starting over 2, originally uploaded by Brian216.

11 12 2007 - GAINESVILLE - Florida's Lonnika Thompson in her current home on the court for the Gators. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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starting over 3, originally uploaded by Brian216.

12 03 2007 - NEW ORLEANS - Hand-painted street signs, replacing the originals lost during Hurricane Katrina, mark Thompson's street more than two years after the storm. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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treat 1, originally uploaded by Brian216.

12 23 2007 - SAN FRANCISCO - Candlestick Park. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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treat 2, originally uploaded by Brian216.

12 23 2007 - SAN FRANCISCO - Bucs wide receiver Michael Clayton (80) drops a one-handed attempted touchdown grab on fourth down at the goal line in the fourth quarter in front of San Francisco's Dashon Goldson. The Bucs fell to the 49ers 21-19. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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treat 3, originally uploaded by Brian216.

12 23 2007 - SAN FRANCISCO - Bucs linebacker Barrett Ruud (51) recovers a fumble in the second quarter. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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treat 4, originally uploaded by Brian216.

12 23 2007 - SAN FRANCISCO - Bucs wide receiver Michael Clayton (80) makes a leaping catch in front of San Francisco's Walt Harris (27) in the first quarter. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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treat 5, originally uploaded by Brian216.

12 23 2007 - SAN FRANCISCO - Bucs kicker Matt Bryant (3) stretches before the game. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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junior, originally uploaded by Brian216.

12 18 2007 - TAMPA - All-Suncoast players of the year: Plant quarterback Aaron Murray (left) and Armwood defensive end Ryne Giddins. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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parallel, originally uploaded by Brian216.

12 17 2007 - TAMPA - Dr. Daniel Greenwald performs a liposuction procedure at the Tampa Bay Surgery Center. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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he got game, originally uploaded by Brian216.

11 26 2007 - TAMPA - Tevin Williams, 11, carries his clubs with other Franklin Middle students through the hallway after school on their way to a golf course. Franklin Middle Magnet school has started a golf attractor program, designed to lure students from outside the area to the school after previous magnet programs in law studies and public service did not succeed. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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clincher 1, originally uploaded by Brian216.

12 16 2007 - TAMPA - Bucs running back Earnest Graham (34) dives over the pile to score a touchdown in the second quarter, his sixth consecutive game with a rushing score to set a team record. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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clincher 2, originally uploaded by Brian216.

12 16 2007 - TAMPA - Bucs defensive linemen Kevin Carter (93) and Chris Hovan (95) drop a Gatorade bath on Bucs head coach Jon Gruden at the 2-minute warning to celebrate as Tampa Bay defeated the Falcons 37-3 to clinch the NFC South division championship. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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clincher 3, originally uploaded by Brian216.

12 16 2007 - TAMPA - After Bucs defensive end Gaines Adams (90) forced a fumble on a sack of Atlanta quarterback Chris Redman in the second quarter, Adams and Bucs defensive tackle Jovan Haye (71) eye the ball before Haye recovered. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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clincher 4, originally uploaded by Brian216.

12 16 2007 - TAMPA - Bucs quarterback Jeff Garcia (7) is sacked by Atlanta's John Abraham (55) in the second quarter. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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sunset state, originally uploaded by Brian216.

12 18 2007 - TAMPA - 80 degrees in December. 'Tis the season. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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costanza, originally uploaded by Brian216.

12 12 2007 - TAMPA - Hank Steinbrenner, who's taken charge of the baseball end of the New York Yankees from his father George, at Legends Field. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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tex mess, originally uploaded by Brian216.

12 09 2007 - HOUSTON - Bucs backup quarterback Luke McCown struggled in a loss to the Houston Texans, being sacked by Houston's Morlon Greenwood (56) in the fourth quarter and missing wide receiver Joey Galloway (84) for the potential game-tying touchdown. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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tebow heisman, originally uploaded by Brian216.

12 09 2007 - GAINESVILLE - Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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slice, originally uploaded by Brian216.

11 12 2007 - GAINESVILLE - Florida's Kim Critton (15) slices through for a reverse lay-up during the Gators' win over Robert Morris. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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saved 1, originally uploaded by Brian216.

12 02 2007 - NEW ORLEANS - Bucs linebacker Barrett Ruud (51), defensive lineman Kevin Carter (93), defensive end Gaines Adams (90) and defensive end Greg White (91) celebrate Adams' sack of Drew Brees in the third quarter. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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saved 2, originally uploaded by Brian216.

12 02 2007 - NEW ORLEANS - Bucs wide receiver Joey Galloway (84) catches a 60-yard pass from McCown in front of New Orleans' Josh Bullocks in the first quarter. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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saved 3, originally uploaded by Brian216.

12 02 2007 - NEW ORLEANS - Bucs defensive lineman Kevin Carter (93) rests his head on Bucs quarterback Luke McCown's shoulder as he leaves the field after the game. McCown rallied the Bucs to a come-from-behind victory in the final minute. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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end of the road 1, originally uploaded by Brian216.

12 07 2007 - MIAMI - Undefeated Armwood (12-0) players warm up before their 4A state semifinal game against Booker T. Washington at Traz Powell Stadium. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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end of the road 2, originally uploaded by Brian216.

12 07 2007 - MIAMI - "Let's tell 'em where we're from!" the Hawks chant before the game. "8-1-3! 8-1-3!" comes the refrain as both teams warm up. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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end of the road 3, originally uploaded by Brian216.

12 07 2007 - MIAMI - Armwood stars fullback Matt Eastman (36), running back Eric Smith (32) and quarterback Mywan Jackson (5) sit on the bench as the Hawks fall behind in the fourth quarter. Armwood lost to Booker T. Washington 34-14. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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end of the road 4, originally uploaded by Brian216.

12 07 2007 - MIAMI - The Armwood band watches the final minutes. Armwood fell to Booker T. Washington 34-14. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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end of the road 5, originally uploaded by Brian216.

12 07 2007 - MIAMI - Armwood senior defensive back Jared Green tears up while watching the final seconds of his high school career. "We only had one goal, and we fell short of it," coach Sean Callahan told his Hawks after the game. Previously undefeated Armwood fell to Booker T. Washington 34-14. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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skinned 1, originally uploaded by Brian216.

11 25 2007 - TAMPA - Running back Earnest Graham warms up before the game. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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skinned 2, originally uploaded by Brian216.

11 25 2007 - TAMPA - Greg White and the Bucs take the field before the game. The Bucs defeated Washington 19-13. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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skinned 3, originally uploaded by Brian216.

11 25 2007 - TAMPA - Bucs quarterback Jeff Garcia (7) takes the field before the game. The Bucs defeated Washington 19-13. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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skinned 4, originally uploaded by Brian216.

11 25 2007 - TAMPA - Bucs quarterback Jeff Garcia (7) picks himself off the field on his way to leaving the game after being knocked down on this play in the first quarter. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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skinned 5, originally uploaded by Brian216.

11 25 2007 - TAMPA - A hit by Bucs linebacker Barrett Ruud (51) forces a fumble on Washington running back Clinton Portis (26) in the second quarter. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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skinned 6, originally uploaded by Brian216.

11 25 2007 - TAMPA - Bucs cornerback Ronde Barber (20) and Bucs safety Tanard Jackson (28) celebrate Jackson's second fumble recovery in the first quarter. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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skinned 7, originally uploaded by Brian216.

11 25 2007 - TAMPA - Bucs defensive end Greg White (91) knocks the ball loose from Washington quarterback Jason Campbell (17), forcing a fumble that Bucs defensive lineman Kevin Carter recovered in the second quarter. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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skinned 8, originally uploaded by Brian216.

11 25 2007 - TAMPA - Bucs quarterback Bruce Gradkowski (5) is sacked by Washington's Chris Wilson (95) in the second quarter. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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skinned 9, originally uploaded by Brian216.

11 25 2007 - TAMPA - Bucs cornerback Phillip Buchanon (31) breaks up a pass intended for Washington's Santana Moss in the third quarter. The Bucs defeated Washington 19-13. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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skinned 10, originally uploaded by Brian216.

11 25 2007 - TAMPA - Bucs defensive end Gaines Adams (90) pressures Washington quarterback Jason Campbell in the second quarter, forcing Campbell to throw the ball away. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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skinned 11, originally uploaded by Brian216.

11 25 2007 - TAMPA - Bucs cornerback Brian Kelly (25) and Bucs cornerback Ronde Barber (20) celebrate Barber's interception in front of Washington's Santana Moss in the fourth quarter. The Bucs defeated Washington 19-13. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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skinned 12, originally uploaded by Brian216.

11 25 2007 - TAMPA - Bucs cornerback Brian Kelly (25) celebrates his interception in the end zone to end the game in the fourth quarter. The Bucs defeated Washington 19-13. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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skinned 13, originally uploaded by Brian216.

11 25 2007 - TAMPA - Bucs quarterback Jeff Garcia (7) meets the Redskins as he leaves the field after the game. The Bucs defeated Washington 19-13. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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great success, originally uploaded by Brian216.

11 26 2007 - TAMPA - Florida's Marreese Speights (34) powers to the rim against the defense of Vermont's Marqus Blakely in the first half. Florida defeated Vermont 86-61 at the St. Pete Times Forum. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times

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