As we began calling some of our connections regarding the bombshell news that the Bucs fired coach Jon Gruden and G.M. Bruce Allen, we learned something very interesting. Less than an hour before the termination, Allen was transacting business as usual. So this thing came out of the blue, at least as far as Allen was concerned. And, presumably, Gruden.
ALLEN, GRUDEN TERMINATION APPARENTLY WAS A SURPRISE TO THEM
Published January 16, 2009 01:55 PM