Rookie fullback Rick Razzano received a four game suspension on Friday for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy after being arrested for driving under the influence. Razzano learned the news of the suspension only hours after learning offensive assistant coach Jay Gruden's (brother of head coach Jon Gruden) arrest on a charge of driving under the influence. "Before becoming a member of the Buccaneers, while training, I used a substance which has been tested and found to be in violation of the league policy," Razzano said in a statement. "I take full responsibility for my mistake and encourage all athletes to be fully aware of all substances which may be prohibited by the NCAA or their respective sports and leagues. "I apologize to my family, my coaches, teammates, the ownership and Buccaneer fans for the embarrassment and distraction I have caused. Let my experience be a further lesson for all."

Making this the second time in nine months, Tampa Bay cornerback Torrie Cox was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. "We have met with Torrie Cox regarding the seriousness of these charges," Bucs general manager Bruce Allen said. "We will continue to closely monitor this situation and cooperate with the investigation completely."

After seven consecutive years of waking up on opening day as a head coach, Jim Fassel now starts his second season as a Baltimore assistant. "It is different because that's what I did for so many years," Fassel told The Post from his office at Ravens headquarters. "But I have a job to do right now and I'm really having fun. I'm trying to help this offense improve and working with a good friend [Brian Billick]." While Fassel was reticent to discuss the head-coaching prospects in his future, The Post visited with several NFL types and found that the former Giants coach is expected to be in the running for several potential job openings. Rumors out of Tampa Bay have Jon Gruden in his last season unless he can get the Bucs into the playoffs. Fassel, who worked with Bucs GM Bruce Allen while both were with the Raiders, has already been mentioned as a possibility to take over.