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The best-laid plans: an inside look at how coach Jon Gruden and the Bucs prepared themselves to be Super Bowl champions. (Super Bowl 37).

The Sporting News

| February 03, 2003 | Pompei, Dan | COPYRIGHT 2003 Sporting News Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

In the Thursday practice before the Super Bowl, the Bucs' offense walked up to the line of scrimmage. Coach Jon Gruden got the attention of his team by announcing, "This play right here wins the Super Bowl. This is the play."

Quarterback Brad Johnson hit receiver Keenan McCardell down the right sideline on a go route. The play was intended to take advantage of Raiders left cornerback Charles Woodson, who had not been playing up to his capabilities because he has a metal plate holding together a fracture in his leg. "Charles is a guy who's hurt right now" Gruden said. "He's one of the game's best corners. I have great respect for him, but you have to challenge ...

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