Random Ramsdom 10/28

by Brick Top on Oct 28, 2011 8:42 AM CDT

Oh my God!! What a game the Cardinals played last night!! It was the best baseball game, check that, the best single sport game I've ever seen in my life. Simply incredible. Down to their last strike, twice, they were able to fight and claw their way back and win the game. Amazing. The hometown hero, David Freese becoming a WS legend. The best baseball game ever played. Let's try to get to the Rams news shall we?

Injuries

Sam Bradford didn't practice again and it is unlikely he will play Sunday. Jason Smith and Darell Scott also didn't practice after suffering concussions against the Cowboys. Both unexpected to play. Danario Alexander, Brady Poppinga, and Justin King all didn't practice yesterday. All three might be able to play Sunday. The Rams have been bitten hard by the injury bug this year, but still it's no excuse for the embarrassing play this team has put forth.

LeVoir back with the Rams again

The Rams signed Mark LeVoir to a contract after Jason Smith suffered what appears to be a severe concussion. This his actually his second stint with the team, as he was added to the roster in 2007 from the Chicago Bears practice squad. He never was active in a game though. It appears he is the 3rd OT for Sunday, so if either Saffold or Goldberg go down, he will find himself in his first game as a Ram.

Jack Youngblood upset

Jack Youngbood had some choice words in criticizing the Rams for not honoring the LA Rams players enough. He said they they are begin cast aside. He said the Rams don't really have anything to do with them. The team fired back saying that indeed they've honored the past Rams. They've retired Deacon Jones' number and had days to honor other LA Rams.

That is not true (Youngblood's comments), according to a 697-word accounting the team published Thursday. That accounting said the Rams' recent efforts to connect with their past included jersey-retirement ceremonies for Deacon Jones and Isaac Bruce; game-day appearances by 10 retired St. Louis-era players, including Grant Wistrom and Orlando Pace; and game-day ceremonies honoring Eric Dickerson, Tom Mack, Merlin Olsen (through Olsen's son) and Youngblood himself.

I honestly don't know what to think of this. I'm 18 years old so the Rams have been in St. Louis almost all of my life and as long as I can remember. I honestly don't know much about the LA Rams, and I curious to hear what our large contingency from SoCal thinks about Youngblood comments. Are they right?

That's all for today. Have a good on and GO RAMS!!

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No offense at all intended at Youngblood

But this team has more important things to deal with than honoring all the old players

Note to Douglas M: Remember that 99% of what I say involves BS

by King Sam Rules! on Oct 28, 2011 8:53 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

rams could use guys like youngblood

instead of these guys that quit on plays or do not show at all.

by hbwb on Oct 28, 2011 9:19 AM CDT reply actions

I'm ticked too

but more at the teams play.

I honestly don’t think they “forgot”. I mean what does Jack want.. to be mentioned and honored at every Rams game? Sounds to me like the team has done a lot for the older players.

I know Spags removed pictures of the GSOT from Rams park.. pics of Faulk etc on the wall. He said he wanted to promote a “team” mindset.

I donno, I don’t see that as disrespecting players… Marshall will be fine without his picture gracing the walls.

My late grandfather was a WW1 vet, and I don’t have his picture all over my house. But I DO respect and love him dearly. It doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate what he did, and respect the man big time.

I think this “what about me” crap is getting old.

Let’s focus on helping the existing team.

How about attending practices Jack and assisting our inexperienced guys?

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by VTramsFan on Oct 28, 2011 9:25 AM CDT reply actions

Sorry Pete, I disagree

The teams play and the organizations publicity department represent 2 different issues. The Rams organization is more than just football operations. Youngbloods concerns may not be much different than those of former members of other displaced teams, or other ‘older players’ of all the teams. He doesn’t owe the team anything, he played for peanuts and with other great players of the past helped establish the Rams’ legacy. He shouldn’t have to travel to St. Louis on his own dime and help out at practices to say what he thinks.
Comparing him to your Grandfather was unfair, not even Jack would’ve done that. I also don’t think the what about me demonstrated here is the same ‘what about me crap that gets under all of our skin. Personally I think this is an example of a division of past and present philosophies. I know, I’m an old guy and you probably couldv’e expected a response like this from me, but my response is a result of my respect for you and your fandom. I know it’s second to none and I wanted to appeal to you myself.

Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf

by dbcouver on Oct 28, 2011 10:31 AM CDT up reply actions

Don't apologize

You are untitled to your opinion. I still stand my ground on my comments. Sure there may be some behind the scenes stuff we may not know about but until I hear otherwise how can I feel otherwise?

These are two separate issues until there is definitive proof on the outcasting allegations.

Thanks db for letting me know your opinion, it’s always welcomed.

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by VTramsFan on Oct 28, 2011 11:15 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions

:)

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by dbcouver on Oct 28, 2011 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions

Agreed

I think the Rams pay homage to their old players more than most teams anyways, being that our current players are so bad.

Two things about me will never change. I will always root for the Rams, and I will always root against the Niners.

by DuhhhRams! on Oct 28, 2011 10:31 AM CDT up reply actions

That's a good idea...

but he can only do that if the current coaching staff and FO allow it. I’ve heard several former LA Rams say that they don’t feel “welcomed” by the team; it’s probably more disappointment that they can’t physically be around the team on a regular basis.

by victorian on Oct 28, 2011 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions

http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/49669/hope-for-rams-yes-but-defense-has-issues

An other link.

by Misterthescot on Oct 28, 2011 9:37 AM CDT reply actions

yeah that was a good link

but wasn’t up when I made this post

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by Brick Top on Oct 28, 2011 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions

I used the link

but it just redirected me here

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by dbcouver on Oct 28, 2011 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions

just copy and paste it into your browser bar

it happens sometimes when people put links into the comments

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by Brick Top on Oct 28, 2011 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions

I tried it did the same thing

Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf

by dbcouver on Oct 28, 2011 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions

My SBN is acting up it worked that time

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by dbcouver on Oct 28, 2011 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions

Jack Youngblood loves the Rams and watching this

latest fiasco that is called Rams football must wake him up in cold sweats with recurring nightmares that he’s back in the 90’s when the Rams and the Bengals fought a heated battle each year to see who was the most pathetic team in the NFL. I’ve met Mr. Youngblood and even had a personal correspondence from him and I believe he’s truly frustrated over the lack of identity and direction this team has. For you younger fans check the record books for the least amount of total yards ever gained in an NFL game and you’ll find Youngbloods defense allowed a -7 to the Seahawks in 1979 if I’m not mistaken.

by Fearsome4some on Oct 28, 2011 9:47 AM CDT reply actions

+1

If anything, the current team is not honoring the Rams legends by their dispassionate play on the field! This team could certainly use a warrior like Youngblood.

by mcihaelT on Oct 28, 2011 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions

remember it

i bring it up occasionally when someone starts talking about great defensive performances. the seahawks were not exactly slouches on offenses then either. i did not get to see the game because the local network thought we were better off seeing the cowboys 14 times a year. is it any wonder i hated them more than any other team?

by hbwb on Oct 28, 2011 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions

Congrats to the Cards

Now go win game 7 too.

Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf

by dbcouver on Oct 28, 2011 10:42 AM CDT reply actions

-1

Here’s hoping the Cards get their @$$ kicked so we aren’t subjected to baseball talk on this site any more.

by Fullerton Rams Fan on Oct 28, 2011 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions

get over yourself

This is a website composed of mainly fans from the St Louis area. Our baseball team just played an instant classic one of the best games of any sport of all time. We’re excited deal with it

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by Brick Top on Oct 28, 2011 11:46 AM CDT via iPhone app up reply actions

The Cardinals don't have their own blog?

I can take a beating ... I'm a Rams fan.

by Midasknight on Oct 28, 2011 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions

Is it already baseball season again?

I keep forgetting they still play that game sometimes.

I suppose it is cute if you’re an 11 year old boy.

Meh.

I can take a beating ... I'm a Rams fan.

by Midasknight on Oct 28, 2011 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions

i am guessing you are quite young

probably love this wide open scoring in football too and cannot stand a good defensive struggle.

baseball is timeless and no matter how far down you are in scoring you are never out of it as long as you have even one strike left. years ago i watched the cards rally from 8 down in the 9th with 2 outs. lou brock struck out for the 3rd out but got to first because the catcher dropped the ball. after that the flood gates were opened and they stormed back.
you will never see that from a sport that uses a clock.

by hbwb on Oct 28, 2011 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions

I am in my forties.

I played baseball throughout my youth.

I could not care less about it as a spectator sport.

Well, I suppose I care less about the NBA … but that isn’t saying much.

I fail to see how the lack of a clock makes it interesting. I mean, I understand your logic, I just disagree with it.

I can take a beating ... I'm a Rams fan.

by Midasknight on Oct 28, 2011 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

well then you are just unamerican

lol…just kidding bro.
i don’t watch much unless it is playoff time. i would rather play, and had played softball up until 3 years ago. baseball is just too boring for me to take in 9 innings usually.

by hbwb on Oct 28, 2011 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions

Really!!!!!!!!!

Honestly I’m quite surprised at Youngblood the man is a legend no doubt but he never came across to me as a man who complains to the media. Personally I think that is a bitch move, fine he is pissed off and thinks the current Rams do not show any respect to the past but C’MON REALLY. That is your complaint after the season we are having you are whining to the press about how the current Rams team are showing disrespect. And yes I am using the term whining cause in reality that’s what it is there is no need for it. Youngblood is so respected he can easily call up Spags, Deveny or even Kroenke and be like listen here is the deal.

I agree with VT on this one if he is so disappointed then how come he doesn’t fly over and start giving some advice. Also not too sound ignorant but right now who cares about the publicity department we need to focus on our playing ability and thats it.

Just a man who loves football

by BurnoutJoeB. on Oct 28, 2011 10:47 AM CDT reply actions

Well apparently Youngblood cares

Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf

by dbcouver on Oct 28, 2011 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions

A Youngblood-related thought...

Could the teams rash of injuries be some sort of karmic F-U for firing LA Rams holdovers Jim Anderson and Todd Hewitt? I realize the equipment manager has no bearing on injuries, and injuries during the end of Anderson’s tenure were a problem as well, but it was just a thought, thinking about Youngblood’s comments.

by mcihaelT on Oct 28, 2011 12:15 PM CDT reply actions

if anything the rams or the players themselves...need to fire there conditioning coach!

by Mark Jaramillo on Oct 28, 2011 12:23 PM CDT reply actions

rash of injuries

i am of the opinion that when you are not giving your all you are much more susceptible to getting hurt. you coast at your own detriment.

by hbwb on Oct 28, 2011 1:23 PM CDT reply actions

I kinda see both points of view on the Jack Youngblood article...

The guy pushed himself to beyond the limit by playing in the SB with a broken bone in his leg. Being a legend, I’m guessing he’s pissed about the current situation with the team, both on a respect level to the guys who’ve “Been there, done that”, and also the current listless Rams of 2011. But the flipside is, Spagnuolo and Devaney are on the verge of finding work elsewhere, so being somewhat disrespected by not honouring the current vets is the last thing they need to worry about – they need a win, and quick.

by JoolzMF on Oct 28, 2011 1:42 PM CDT via mobile reply actions