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TAMPA, Fla. -- Jacquizz Rodgers never doubted he was capable of playing a lead role in an NFL offense.Even when the diminutive running back found himself out of work and wondering if hed get another opportunity to prove himself seven weeks ago.The Tampa Bay Buccaneers called on Sept. 13, two days after their season opener, and the sixth-year pro is making the most of a reunion with coach Dirk Koetter.Thrust into the starting lineup because of injuries to two-time Pro Bowl selection Doug Martin and versatile backup Charles Sims, Rodgers has responded with consecutive 100-yard rushing performances that have keyed a two-game winning streak thats got the Bucs (3-3) back to .500 after a 1/3 start.Tampa Bay rushed for 249 yards, the fourth-most in franchise history, during Sundays 34-17 victory over San Francisco.Two weeks after carrying 30 times for a then career-best 101 yards at Carolina, the 5-foot-6, 215-pound blend of power and quickness gained 154 yards on 26 attempts to help the Bucs rally from an early 14-0 deficit against the 49ers.Jacquizz is just a really solid player and a really solid guy, said Koetter, Atlantas offensive coordinator for three of the four seasons Rodgers played with the Falcons before signing with the Chicago Bears in 2015.Hes never had a chance to be a feature guy. Hes just behind really good guys, Koetter said. Hes been behind Michael Turner for a while (and) behind Steven Jackson (in Atlanta). We have good backs here, so hes ... just getting a chance.Martin, second in the NFL in rushing last season behind Adrian Peterson, has been sidelined since Week 2 with a sore hamstring. Sims was placed on injured reserve after hurting a knee two weeks ago.Rodgers was a fifth-round draft pick in 2011 and started five of 63 games he appeared in over four seasons with Atlanta. He played five games with the Bears, carrying the ball 14 times for 41 yards, before being placed on injured reserve with a broken arm last season.Hes durable, hes nifty, he can break tackles, Koetter said.The good thing, I am familiar with the offense, Rodgers, released by the Bears on Sept. 3, added, so it helped make my transition a lot easier.Before making his first start for the Bucs, Rodgers had never carried more than 18 times in a NFL game. Koetter noted, though, that he was a featured back in college at Oregon State and was productive as a backup during their time together with the Falcons.I didnt know the guy was as good as he is, as explosive as he is, offensive tackle Demar Dotson said.Hes a baller and we were very fortunate to get him, receiver Mike Evans said.Rodgers became the first back in the NFL with consecutive games with at least 25 carries since DeMarco Murray did it three straight games for the Dallas Cowboys in 2014.Martin was the last to do it for the Bucs, carrying 29 times against Minnesota and 25 against Oakland the following game as a rookie in 2012.Our O-line has been playing great, and the receivers have been doing great as well with downfield blocking. Were just playing complementary football, Evans said. Hes similar to Doug in many ways. Theyre both smaller, bigger backs that can break you down. 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Rose tore the meniscus in his right knee at Portland in November and was ruled out for the remainder of the season by the Bulls.CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Quayson Williams was 7 of 14 from beyond the arc to total 26 points and lead The Citadel to a dominating 119-90 win over NAIAs Truett-McConnell to give coach Duggar Baucom his 200th career win on Tuesday night.Frankie Johnson was 7 of 9 from the floor for 17 points, Warren Sledge added 15 and Brian White chipped in 13 for The Citadel (2-1). Zane Jajdawi had nine points and grabbed 10 rebounds.Truett-McConnell stayed close, trailing 53-45 at the half, but the Bulldogs bbroke free in the second half, winning that period 66-45.ddddddddddddThe Bears outshot the Bulldogs, hitting 47.1 percent from the floor, while The Citadel made 43.5 percent. However the Bulldogs nailed 15 of 48 from beyond the arc while limiting Truett-McConnell to 5 of 19 from long range.David Campbell Jr led the Bears with 18 points and Tylor Brown added 17. ' ' '