Dude, you're getting a Spagnuolo

by Ryan Van Bibber on Jan 17, 2009 1:34 PM CST in St. Louis Rams Hire Jeff Fisher

Just in. Jim Thomas from the PD is reporting that the Rams will name Steve Spagnuolo as their new head coach before the end of the day.

This is good, no, great news for long suffering Rams fans.

There must have been some ulterior motives behind the Garrett flirtation. Tackle Box suggested the Rams OC position for him. That may be the case, but I suspect it has more to do with, ahem, restructuring the locker room in Dallas.

Wonder why Spags and not Frazier? That's not a complaint, just wondering. What about those reports of Spagnuolo wanting control over the roster? I suspect they were a little over blown, and coming from the NYC media, could have had more to do with the Jets and Brett Favre than anything.

Shit yeah. this is good news. More thoughts on Spagnuolo to come, savoring the moment for now.

Let's open it up for discussion.

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Hope it's true

I was frustrated by the apparent flirtation with Garrett, and the distraction of the sudden availability of Gruden. I was afraid the Rams were getting distracted from their original focus in their coaching search, and that their top guy would get away.

"Attaway to stomp 'em. Stomp the piss out of 'em. Stomp 'em when they're down. Kick 'em and stomp 'em. Attaway to go boys. Pound that old Budweiser into you and go get them tomorrow." -- Joe Schultz

by taiko on Jan 17, 2009 1:45 PM CST reply actions

Great news

This is great, the hottest coach on the market is ours. Just a tought, what about Gruden for OC?

by MathB on Jan 17, 2009 1:48 PM CST reply actions

BernieM of the PD says that Garrett was: 1. a head fake by Devaney; 2. Plan B in case Spagnuolo said “No.”

Rob in Denver
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by Rob in Denver on Jan 17, 2009 1:50 PM CST reply actions

I AM SO FUCKING HAPPY!

Excuse my language but I really thought the Rams would blow it.

by Option27 on Jan 17, 2009 1:56 PM CST reply actions

Spagnola

I was about to lose my lunch when I heard about Garrett.Now my stomach has settled down

by CGSuddeath on Jan 17, 2009 2:15 PM CST reply actions

yay

maybe now the rams will have a defense!! yay

by sergey606 on Jan 17, 2009 2:18 PM CST reply actions

lets start blitzing now!

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by jroman on Jan 17, 2009 2:22 PM CST reply actions

I just Spagnuolo’ed in my pants.

Jay Zygmunt, now that you have fired yourself, please have yourself hired by Seattle. Thanks.

by 3k on Jan 17, 2009 2:31 PM CST reply actions

Spags

I love the move…we need a young defensive minded coach. I couldn’t be any happier!

by ksmooth on Jan 17, 2009 2:36 PM CST reply actions

I'll believe it ...

when I see him trying on the Rams’ hat in front of the Edward Jones backdrop.

by tbell61 on Jan 17, 2009 2:38 PM CST reply actions

SPAGS !!

Outstanding news. Talk about a 24 hour Yo-Yo. Great move by Devaney. My confidence in him just went threw the roof. Thank You !

by RamDog on Jan 17, 2009 3:40 PM CST reply actions

You guys will love him

Spags is a terrific, aggressive coach. The players love him, and he has learned from Andy Reid/Jim Johnson/Tom Coughlin. He should do a great job for you guys.
If you have ?s about him, feel free to ask. I’ll answer what I can.

Ed
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by Ed Valentine on Jan 17, 2009 4:32 PM CST reply actions

This announcement works for me.....

Now we gotta hit the trade market as hard as the cap will allow to give Spags something to build on. Maybe the days of a listless defence are past.

Steriods is...is bad.

by Handsome Jimmy on Jan 17, 2009 4:47 PM CST reply actions

congrats

the Rams are doing things the right way…

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by JScott on Jan 17, 2009 5:13 PM CST reply actions

Oh thank god he's going to the Rams

and not the Jets!!

Good luck St Louis! I think you found a good coach!

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by DolfinPhan on Jan 17, 2009 5:22 PM CST reply actions

I am pleased.

A teenage boy with a sprit inside
Of a Samurai warrior who long ago died.
Now he's O....O....O....O Oshikuru!
O....O....O....O Oshikuru!
My oh My he's a demon Samurai
Who's the guy who had to die.......Oshikuru!

by Tackle Box on Jan 17, 2009 5:42 PM CST reply actions

seconded

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by gorams77 on Jan 17, 2009 5:43 PM CST up reply actions

I third that

by BruinFanBaby on Jan 17, 2009 8:27 PM CST up reply actions

The players are gonna Spags as much as we already do

“Having a guy who’s got swagger makes a difference,” Rams linebacker Will Witherspoon added. “A guy who can really get guys motivated is going to be a big key.”

by Option27 on Jan 17, 2009 7:00 PM CST reply actions

This choice

absolutely thrills me. Best decision they could have made.

The whole Garret thing scared me, but they came through.

by ViperLjs on Jan 17, 2009 7:06 PM CST reply actions

no kidding

damn cowboys

by sergey606 on Jan 17, 2009 10:24 PM CST up reply actions

This is a great start, but ...

I’m extremely interested in seeing his picks for OC, DC, and Special Teams coaches. I am really excited about the prospects here, but I think we need to temper the expectations for next year some. If this team goes 7-9 next year, I think that has to be considered a win. There are so many holes to fill from a player standpoint, that I would be surprised if they can all be filled in one year. I would expect 2010 to be the year for playoffs.

by etp_stl on Jan 17, 2009 10:39 PM CST reply actions

i think it depends on how bad/good the rest of the NL West will be next year, because it doesn’t take much to win the division. and yes i agree that a 7-9 record would be a win. if the team stays healthy will benefit quite a bit. i doubt rams are going to the playoffs next year, but at least now there’s hope

by sergey606 on Jan 17, 2009 11:29 PM CST up reply actions