It ends today?
by Ryan Van Bibber on Nov 1, 2009 7:41 AM CST
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PrintIt's a game only a fan could love, the St. Louis Rams vs the Detroit Lions, if that doesn't spell excitement...
We've had some sensitive visitors from the Lions side of the ball stop by TST lately. I feel where the guy's coming from. When you're a fan of a team that's been losing season after season, you wear a thin skin. You have to. It's a position all Rams fans should be aware of, if not familiar with. That said, it's no reason to be obnoxious in the comments section. The posters at TST don't get malicious and the commentors shouldn't either.
From now on, you get one warning for inappropriate comments, and you're banned the second time. That's it. Now, let's all go be adults in the comments.
On the injury front, the Rams should have DE James Hall, DT Clifton Ryan and WR Donnie Avery in uniform today. That's good news. The Lions have a sack rate of 9.1%, 27th in the NFL, so Hall's presence helps the Rams DL, as does Ryan's, obviously. Ryan was out some during the week with illness.
Avery should help the Rams passing game (how many times have we said that this season?). The Lions secondary allows #1 WRs a 23% DVOA this season. What should be really encouraging for the Rams is that the RBs have a 63% DVOA against the Lions defense, worst in the league. Speaking of, is it just me, or do get the sense that the Rams aren't passing to SJ as much as they should?
It looks like newly acquired WR Brandon Gibson will suit up today as well. Will he see some throws?
The Lions will have QB Matt Stafford and WR Calvin Johnson. No rest for the weary.
Take nothing for granted. Detroit or not, the Rams have to play air tight football today. They may be more evenly matched against the Lions, but they're still not good enough to overcome stupid mistakes like dropped passes, missed assignments, blown routes and all those things that have plagued the Rams on their 2-21 run since the start of the 2008 season.
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Interesting
Just read Jim Thomas’ pre-game story. The only thing that jumped out was at the end. Coach Spagnuolo had the media removed so he could tear into the team. Good. Start amping it up early. We have to bring every ounce of effort to the field today.
Your uncle molests collies.
BTW
I read Bill Coats’ notes from Friday, and he obviously has different sources from Jim Thomas FWIW.
Your uncle molests collies.
by 3k on Nov 1, 2009 8:31 AM CST up reply actions
good.
they can’t play this half-assed, mistake prone football today.
Turf Show Times
by Ryan Van Bibber on Nov 1, 2009 9:55 AM CST up reply actions
i see you made a friend
in the comments yesterday
Turf Show Times
by Ryan Van Bibber on Nov 1, 2009 9:56 AM CST up reply actions
(in my gay voice) BFFs!
I hope the dust settled. He came back and offered something more constructive, so I’m cool, but he might need some humor/movie reference help. I mean come on, it was a Rambo parody. UHF? Hot Shots? Rambo III?! Those comedies would have been impossible were it not for First Blood.
Your uncle molests collies.
by 3k on Nov 1, 2009 10:48 AM CST up reply actions
You gotta believe
Spags wants… NO, NEEDS this victory.. not to keep his job, but keep his sanity. I think he has things in perspective but I think he, the tem, and WE all believe we’re better than Detroit, and better than our record shows.
Let’s see if we show up… today WILL determine where we stand talent wise, and emotion wise.
"The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall." - Vince Lombardi
Tora! Tora! Tora!
Victory starts today,those cowardly lions wont know what hit them.
Dont call it a comeback.
Calvin Johnson officially out...
…I hate to see that(and I really mean it because he’s on my fantasy team), but it does improve our chances. I mean, he’s their best player. I just don’t like it because then teams have excuses if they lose, but I’m so hungry for a win I sure don’t mind. To be fair, we’ve lost Fletcher and Cogs, as well as (arguably) our best receiver in Laurent Robinson. That’s probably half of Megatron’s talent if we add them up, but still.
"I was just letting the shots fly. You know, I don't leave any bullets in the chamber."
"Everything negative- pressure, challenges- is all an opportunity for me to rise."
-Kobe Bryant
A mantra for all athletes.
by TrojanRam on Nov 1, 2009 10:57 AM CST via mobile reply actions
You have a link?
Last I saw he was questionable. But if he’s listed out, that is one less excuse for the Rams.
Your uncle molests collies.
by 3k on Nov 1, 2009 11:03 AM CST up reply actions
You beat me to it...
…but I just saw it on NFL network. Geez these guys are up EARLY.
So Ron is covering Bryant Johnson now? That’s got to be a relief. He’s had to cover Greg Jennings, TJ Houshmenzadeh (spellcheck?), Santana Moss, Torry Holt, and Reggie Wayne this season. The guy finally gets an ok matchup, but Johnson isn’t without talent. It helps that Butler is back.
"I was just letting the shots fly. You know, I don't leave any bullets in the chamber."
"Everything negative- pressure, challenges- is all an opportunity for me to rise."
-Kobe Bryant
A mantra for all athletes.
by TrojanRam on Nov 1, 2009 11:10 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
BTW
How about those Mavericks doubling up Los Angeles? I love it.
Your uncle molests collies.
by 3k on Nov 1, 2009 11:12 AM CST up reply actions
A-hole!
Kobe’s looked rusty. I guess that happens when a work-a-holic finally takes a break. Not taking anything away from the Mavs, they played good. It’s been a bad couple of days for me sports-wise. My school got lit up at Oregon last night. Bad.
Here’s to my Rams salvaging this weekend. They just can’t pass this up.
"I was just letting the shots fly. You know, I don't leave any bullets in the chamber."
"Everything negative- pressure, challenges- is all an opportunity for me to rise."
-Kobe Bryant
A mantra for all athletes.
by TrojanRam on Nov 1, 2009 11:18 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Yeah, you had a tough weekend
Time for the Rams to give you something positive going into this week. Besides, the Lakers will be fine.
Your uncle molests collies.
by 3k on Nov 1, 2009 11:25 AM CST up reply actions
Lmao, go figure...
…I’m leaning on my Rams to make up for my Lakers/Trojans’ failures. I can’t remember the last time I felt this way. :)
"I was just letting the shots fly. You know, I don't leave any bullets in the chamber."
"Everything negative- pressure, challenges- is all an opportunity for me to rise."
-Kobe Bryant
A mantra for all athletes.
by TrojanRam on Nov 1, 2009 11:45 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
This is the week 3k...
expect the turf show radio lines to be full this week. GO RAMS
"The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall." - Vince Lombardi
Id like to offer my deepest sympathies
On the beat down we gave the trojans last week. I just wanna know one thing. Were the y on drugs? Cause they got drug up one side of the field and drug down the other. Oh I’m sorry.. Really.
Mavs are my team
Happy to see that
I don’t know why I picked them as my team, I just decided I like them a while back and they’ve been my favorite team ever since.
Reserved-- been waiting 7 weeks to have this sig, I guess I can wait 1 more
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