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Just a tribute to a man who has done many great things in the Tampa Bay community ever since becoming a Buccaneer back in 1996. Thanks for everything Mike!
Thanks for the ride A-Train
boiledsports.blogspot.com 1/24/2008 — Today, Mike Alstott has retired from professional football. During his 12 years with the Bucs he became their all-time touchdowns leader. During Mike's 4 years at Purdue he rushed for 3,635 yards, including 1,436 in 1995. During those seasons, ...
Mike Alstott barrels into retirement
sports.yahoo.com 1/25/2008 —
There are certain guys in the NFL who aren't superstars, exactly, but have carved out an important little place for themselves in NFL history. I'd say Mike Alstott
fits quite well into that category.
The fact that he's been to six Pro Bowls ...
The Last of The Old Buccaneers —
The Sporting Orange
The old Bucco Bruce logo with the dreamsicle orange is worn like a badge of pride now. It reminds people of a time when the Bucs were terrible, but they were our terrible. Mike Alstott, Derrick Brooks, John Lynch, and Warren Sapp all wore that jersey. Now Alstott and Sapp are gone, leaving Brooks in Tampa and Lynch in Denver. Their coach, Tony Dungy, is probably a year away from retirement. ...
Saying Goodbye To Mike Alstott [Mike Alstott] —
Deadspin
It might come as a surprise to some of you that Buccaneers "fullback" Mike Alstott has retired. The surprise, of course, is that he didn't retire years ago; we hadn't noticed him the last couple of years either.
Mike Alstott made a ton of Pro Bowls as a fullback, a position he never really played, and is mostly notable for being one of those guys that broadcasters absolutely love beyond ...
Alstott Is First Class, Not Coach —
Bucstats.com
Speculation is starting to pick up that Mike Alstott may be added to the coaching staff . Jon Gruden said to Alstott at the end of his part of the retirement conference, "we're going to try to hire you to do something." To me, that doesn't sound all that convincing. I know Alstott wants to be part of the team in some capacity, and the running backs coach job is still open, but shouldn't you ...
Mike Alstott Announces Retirement —
The NFL Guru
Tampa Bay Buccaneers fullback Mike Alstott officially retired Thursday, bringing an end to his 12 years in the NFL.
“I’m very sad to walk away from a game I love,” Alstott told a news conference. “Physically, I can’t continue.”
Below is a great tribute video featuring some of his best plays.
He’ll be missed.
A Hard-Hitting Tribute to Mike Alstott —
FanHouse
We've all known for a while that longtime Tampa Bay Buccaneers fullback Mike Alstott was calling it a career, even if he waited until today to make the announcement . Nevertheless, he was one of the most popular players in Buc history, in so small part because he could get into a collision with a charging moose without falling down. So in honor of Alstott's career, here's a highlight reel ...
Bucs Beat: Quotes from Mike Alstott's Peers —
Buc 'Em
The Bucs Beat and specifically Stephen Holder, did a phenominal job rounding up quotes from former and current teammates, coaches, and analysts from around the Football World about recently retired Buccaneer FB Mike Alstott. You just knew Chris Berman would have an opinion or two about the A-Train... "Mike Alstott was a throwback warrior disguised as a modern day player. There is no question ...
Alstott Retires —
NFL RUMORS
Tampa Bay's A-Train has made his final run. Six-time Pro Bowl fullback Mike Alstott announced his retirement after 12 seasons Thursday, saying goodbye to the NFL during a tearful news conference in a meeting room where the Buccaneers played a highlight film of some of his most memorable plays. The Bucs all-time touchdown leader spent the 2007 season on injured reserve with a neck problem ...
You’re excited? Feel these nipples! —
Hammer & Rails
First off I wanted to say thank you to former Boilermaker Mike Alstott, who retired from the Bucs today after 12 seasons. I knew this was probably coming after he started the season on injured reserve, but I still salute Purdue's all-time leading rusher as he finishes a long and distinguished career. Long-time Purdue fans view Mike as one of the few bright spots of the Jim Colletto coaching ...
Thanks Mike —
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The A-Train Is Officially Off The Tracks —
The Sports Oasis
First, let me set one thing straight. For the foreseeable future, Mike Alstott is the "A-Train" in the NFL world. I know some call Anthony Thomas the "A-Train", but he's more of a light version. Like an "A-Trolley" perhaps. Adrian Peterson could stake a claim to it, but he's already been annointed as "Purple Jesus". Besides, I doubt that either one of them train by pushing a Jeep through a ...
There Goes My Hero —
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
“There was a time when it wasn’t popular to be a Buccaneer, and Mike made it cool to be a Buccaneer.”
-Tony Dungy
What defines greatness? Is it the numbers? Is is the championships? Is it the leadership? To be fair, it’s all of those, plus many more factors.
What does it mean to be a Buccaneer? What defines Buccaneer greatness? In a word: Alstott.
Mike Alstott, ...
Farewell to one of the best —
Bullievable Sports
Today Tampa Bay Buccaneer great Mike Alstott announced his retirement. A-Train was one of the best dudes in the NFL and one helluva a player. He is the bucs all time touchdown man was in tears as he made his announcement today. This saddens me because he played 12 tough seasons but is forced out due to neck injuries. He has long been a figure head for the franchise and should be a HOF ...
Alstott Retires —
Bucstats.com
Mike Alstott announced his retirement this morning, bringing an end to a career that will be celebrated by Buccaneer fans forever. It's nice that Alstott will never wear the colors of another team. It feels right.
There's a ton of Alstott material to read at the usual stops. TBO.com has a central location for all things Alstott, which is nice. And here's a photo gallery from The Times. ...
Alstott Announces Retirement —
Buccaneers Gab
What has been expected for some time has become official. According to SportsTicker, Tampa Bay Buccaneers fullback Mike Alstott announced his retirement Thursday. During a news conference, he added, “I’m here to officially announce my retirement from football and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Though mentally I feel I can continue, physically, I ...
Bucs Mike Alstott to announce Retirement? —
Buc 'Em
SI.com is reporting that Franchise FB Mike Alstott is expected to announce his retirement from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the NFL tomorrow in a scheduled News Conference. For a plethora of Fan insight on Fullback Mike Alstott, be sure to check out Give Mike the Ball , a fan site dedicated to the Fullback's career. It should be interesting to see if ESPN allows Chris Berman to jump on the ...
Alstott Expected to Retire Tomorrow —
Buccaneers Gab
The A-Train will make his final stop tomorrow. According to reports, Buccaneers fullback Mike Alstott will announce his retirement tomorrow. Alstott spent his entire 12-year career in Tampa Bay and is considered one of the most popular players in franchise history. The 6-time Pro Bowler is the team’s all-time leader in touchdowns scored with 71.
Alstott To Announce Retirement —
Buccaneers Gab
In what is not exactly a surprise to Buccaneers fans and those who follow the Bucs, fullback Mike Alstott, according to Stephen F. Holder of the St. Petersburg Times, is expected to officially announce his retirement by week’s end. The Bucs are expected to hold a news conference, perhaps as early as Thursday.
Alstott spent the 2007 season on injured reserve with ...
Alstott Expected to Retire Tomorrow —
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Buccaneers are setting up a news conference for tomorrow, in which fullback Mike Alstott is expected to announce his retirement. If Alstott retires tomorrow, he will leave as the Bucs all-time leader in touchdowns (71), and rushing touchdowns (56). He would have the second most rushing yards in Bucs history, with 5,088, trailing James Wilder (5,957). The fan-favorite for many years, ...
ALSTOTT EXPECTED TO RETIRE —
ProFootballTalk.com
Our friends at Pewter Report report that Bucs fullback Mike Alstott is expected to announce his retirement at a Thursday press conference.
The move was expected. In fact, there was talk that Alstott would retire prior to the 2007 season. But the rumor was that ownership instructed coach Jon Gruden to put Alstott on injured reserve, [...]
Alstott announces retirement —
Boston.com -- Football news
Tampa Bay's A-Train has made his final run. Six-time Pro Bowl fullback Mike Alstott announced his retirement after 12 seasons Thursday, saying goodbye to the NFL during a tearful news conference in a meeting room where the Buccaneers played a ...
