Tackling Reading initiative brings Buccaneers to Bradenton

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cornerback Benjamin Morrison traded reading football schemes for storybook pages Tuesday, reading to students from Myakka Elementary School at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature.The visit was part of the Buccaneers’ Tackling Reading initiative, which promotes literacy among children across the Suncoast. Each student will also get to choose a book from the ELC book bus.Morrison told students he was a little nervous before beginning the reading.“I think I’m more nervous for this than when I play a game,” Morrison said with a laugh.He said the visit felt personal because his mother was a teacher when he was growing up.A big night for Tampa Bay sports teams as the Bucs and Lightning grab big wins on Thursday“My mom was a teacher when I was a kid, so it was kind of full circle,” Morrison said.Morrison also encouraged students to make time for reading away from screens.“Reading is cool. It doesn’t always have to be on your phone and do thing