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Bucs avoid blackout, which means everyone can gawk

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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 09: Fans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheer on their team against the Carolina Panthers during the game at Raymond James Stadium on September 9, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

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If you live in the greater Tampa region, and enjoy watching a good grease fire, you’re in luck.

In an announcement with perfect “Hey, look over there” timing, the Buccaneers said Sunday’s game with the Saints will not be blacked out.

That means they sold more than the 85 percent of non-premium seats, thus will be shown on local television.

The game against the Saints should stand on its own merits, but this one looks like subtext already.

Seeing how the Bucs respond to week full of distractions will be fascinating. From news of players-only meetings to coach Greg Schiano airing out his quarterback for missing the team photo, there’s been enough drama for a month or more.

And now everyone in their home market gets to watch it.