Rams Head Coach Steve Spagnuolo Still Looking For Answers; Sam Bradford Does Not Like The Boos
by Ryan Van Bibber on Nov 27, 2011 5:30 PM CST
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PrintSt. Louis Rams Head Coach Steve Spagnuolo offered a few post-game remarks following the Rams' collapse to the Arizona Cardinals. Frustration laced Spagnuolo's every word, as you might expect, and the coach seemed to have few answers for the team's struggles.
Spagnuolo did offer his belief that a lack of effort from the players was not one of the Rams' problems on the field today. As angry as fans were to see the results of this game, most would tend to agree with the coach on that point. Effort rarely seems to be lacking. Answers are the only thing missing. Spagnuolo acknowledged that much, with his usual lack of clarity as to his team's struggles.
The coach added, "my pride and my competitiveness says that no matter what, we gotta find a way to win." That seems to run counter to the some of the decisions the coach made today, notably the call to punt with four minutes left in the game and the Rams facing fourth-and-one. Spagnuolo defended that decision in his post-game remarks as well.
Spagnuolo also added that he doesn't hear the boos from angry fans during the game.
Some video of Spagnuolo's post-game comments after the jump, courtesy of 101 ESPN in St. Louis.
Quarterback Sam Bradford talked about the boos in his post-game remarks.
It's frustrating. It drives me nuts. I understand they expect and want more out of us. I expect and want more out of this offense 10 times more than they do.
Uh, Sam, sorry if it drives you nuts, but it's not unheard of for fans to boo an inferior product on the field. Fans have been watching the Rams play losing football since you were in high school. One key difference, we're buying tickets, not getting paid $19 million this for a six touchdown season.
Is it just me, or do the Rams seem a little out of touch with what's happening?
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Yeah, um, I've been abused of
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by King Sam Rules! on Nov 27, 2011 5:31 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Yeah, um, I've been accused of being gay for Sam I protect him so much
But even I can’t defend that. That’s just dumb. We know it’s frustrating Sam, that’s why we boo.
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by King Sam Rules! on Nov 27, 2011 5:32 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Reality will soon set in
Like it or not.
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What reality
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by King Sam Rules! on Nov 27, 2011 5:37 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Better get used to being booed
with this product.
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I'm gonna defend Sam on the field to my grave
He need a line, he needs receivers, he needs play-calling, and he needs a qb coach (Heupel or Curl). All the things qbs need to succeed, he doesnt have.
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by King Sam Rules! on Nov 27, 2011 5:39 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Timeout #3 in first half
The previous play ended with 27 seconds on the clock. If you take a TO at this point you could take three shots into the end zone, then kick a FG. If you are happy going into the half 10-3, then let the clock wind down to 3, you can just go to the locker room with the FG.
They took the TO with 12 seconds left. Take one shot into the end zone, then kick a FG with 7 seconds left. That ensured a kick-off by us. Why? Why 12 second. Piss poor clock management.
"To crush the Seahawks, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of the women."
Not to mention a QB coach
I have no Ill to Sam.
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Heupel
think Heupel would do it?!!? He is in line for the OC job in Norman, but a slide into the NFL as the QB coach for his protege Sam might be a cool idea, if only…
by SooneRams Fan on Nov 28, 2011 12:01 PM CST up reply actions
Will say though Van, you aren't forced to but the tickets
You know what this team is, don’t buy tickets
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by King Sam Rules! on Nov 27, 2011 5:35 PM CST via mobile reply actions
And they won't be buying tickets
Not with this product on the field.
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Seriously, it's pathetic
Hed get it if was just, it’s a bad team. What he probably can’t understand, is why they drafted him and then refused to give him real weapons. And all the players have clearly started ignoring Spags
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by King Sam Rules! on Nov 27, 2011 5:40 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Philly fans crack me up.
They pelt Santa Clause with Snowballs. JD Drew with batteries and they can’t figure out why nobody respects the Philly fans.
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But thts because they are d bags
They boo santa man… Santa!
by Ram_Redemption on Nov 27, 2011 5:40 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
they were chanting Fire Andy apparently
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by loyal2therams on Nov 27, 2011 6:17 PM CST up reply actions
There is a way to get rid of the boo birds
Turn them into cheer birds
by Ram_Redemption on Nov 27, 2011 5:39 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Did anyone watch Fox with Terry and the boys.
I thought I heard them say the whole coaching staff had been fired. Is that what I heard.
Did you see the Ex Ref call Howie Long Soft?
That was Hillarious. “Suh has paid more fines in 1 1/2 years that Howie did in 13 years. I am starting to think Howie was soft.”
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Howie Long soft?
Howie was as soft as penitentiary steel. They didnt have all the fines back when he played!
by disappointedramsfan on Nov 27, 2011 6:04 PM CST up reply actions
Have to admit, watching Tebow is really entertaining
he’d actually have some good passing numbers if his receivers were better.
i'm talking about today specifically
he’s hit the receivers on the hands a few times and they’ve dropped it.
I never understood
Why the Broncos gave us Lloyd. It’s like they were setting Tebow up to fail by taking away his best receiver..
with as little as they throw the ball a #1 reciever isn't really going to be worth his full value
still worth more than the low pick we gave them though.
I could see how they might not pay a lot for a WR, but to trade one away for practically nothing is confusing.
Yea we will probably lose him too
I think this is last year on his contract why would he want to come back here.
by disappointedramsfan on Nov 27, 2011 6:11 PM CST up reply actions
I get why Sam looks like shit believe me I do but
Things are expected out of him and he has far and away disappointed thus far…..I’m not saying trade him or what ever but if Tebow, Grossman, Alex Smith, and Matt Moore can find ways to win then why the Fack can’t we? I fully expect to lose every week and this team hasn’t shown me anything to think otherwise
"Victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be; for without victory there is no PLAYOFFS."
Winston Churchill
wen he held out and forced the rams to break the bank for him
He agreed at tht moment to acct all blame for how incompetent this team has been
by Ram_Redemption on Nov 27, 2011 6:04 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I think he did?
or did the negotiations jus take a really long time? Either way the massive contract he signed (better than some proven leaders) warrants the pressure he gets
by Ram_Redemption on Nov 27, 2011 6:31 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I remember.
They got the deal done one day after the start of camp.
I’d hardly call that a holdout.
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by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Nov 27, 2011 8:18 PM CST up reply actions
Yup I can get it to you tomorrow...
BTW LOVED the prize.
"Victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be; for without victory there is no PLAYOFFS."
Winston Churchill
Can someone send him an audio tape?
Spagnuolo also added that he doesn’t hear the boos from angry fans during the game.
That's what Chilly said in Minnesota last year
Right before he fired
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by King Sam Rules! on Nov 27, 2011 6:05 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
chilly for O coordinater!!!
And a facking Front Office that gives a shit
Slinging Sam...Man College announcers suck!
by RAMSALLTHEWAY on Nov 27, 2011 6:11 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I have some things I like about Chilly
Bringing in Favre the first year, drafting Harvin (which was called a reach), getting Rice. He made some nice personal moves
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by King Sam Rules! on Nov 27, 2011 6:14 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
But his beard needs to stay away from our team
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by King Sam Rules! on Nov 27, 2011 6:15 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
We need an aggresive GM
Who gets star players…..We need stars not “solid” starters.
Slinging Sam...Man College announcers suck!
by RAMSALLTHEWAY on Nov 27, 2011 6:18 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
So you want a guy with a 3-8 record with guys he hand picked to take over?
As opposed to a guy who has used only what leftovers have been given ot him?
Doesn’t make much sense to me.
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by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Nov 27, 2011 8:20 PM CST up reply actions
I don't want to be the Redskins
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by loyal2therams on Nov 27, 2011 6:22 PM CST up reply actions
True Dat
More Like the Jets….aggresive, and always front runners in FA
Slinging Sam...Man College announcers suck!
by RAMSALLTHEWAY on Nov 27, 2011 6:23 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
i said that4 months ago and everyone laffed
i get the last laff
I think he gets way too much credit
But it is interesting to watch him play.
Ignorance is Bliss
by RG31 on Nov 27, 2011 6:21 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
If they win there will be almost zero credit given to the defense that held the Chargers to 13 points.
Formerly JBaccSTL. Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
So what would you rate Sam's play today?
….
Slinging Sam...Man College announcers suck!
by RAMSALLTHEWAY on Nov 27, 2011 6:26 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Can we trade the #2 overall pick for Von Miller?
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I don't think that's how it works lol
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by loyal2therams on Nov 27, 2011 6:27 PM CST up reply actions
The Broncos can execute in an empty formation by using
timing routes with Tebow and a practice squad RB? We probably gained 10 yards in 5 empty spread plays last week.
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God hates the Rams. His son plays for the Broncos
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shouldn't he thank McDaniels?
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by loyal2therams on Nov 27, 2011 6:33 PM CST up reply actions
Yep. Suh said God knew what he was doing when he tried to stomp on that guy
God is not defending him from Goodell on this one, He’s too busy helping Tebow with his throwing motion
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by King Sam Rules! on Nov 27, 2011 6:36 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
the announcers just called him a huge advantage for the chargers
working across the middle with Antonio Gates…
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by loyal2therams on Nov 27, 2011 6:36 PM CST up reply actions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZg5OuMf3_s
At least we don’t have Alex Barron anymore
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I really hope SD punts w/ 4 min left, then Denver runs the clock out and the game ends in a tie.
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you forgot you're dealing with Tebow
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by loyal2therams on Nov 27, 2011 6:39 PM CST up reply actions
There is no "L" in Tebow, only a "W" and a "T"
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I'm guessing Tebow blocks the field goal
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by loyal2therams on Nov 27, 2011 6:41 PM CST up reply actions
The sick thing about all the Tebow business is that no one is mentioning how Von Miller is already one of the best linebackers in the league
Not afraid to nitpick
I think people are, his name is called almost every play
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by loyal2therams on Nov 27, 2011 6:47 PM CST up reply actions
The Tebow Train Chugs Along?
looool
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by loyal2therams on Nov 27, 2011 6:53 PM CST up reply actions
I'm not in favour of booing
It doesn’t help the players, makes them anxious and worried more about not screwing up than about succeeding.
The only time I can understand booing is when there’s a clear lack of effort, but that’s obviously not the case here; all the guys are trying as hard as they can. Supporters should support, especially when things aren’t going their way.
So when is it okay for fans to boo a team?
We all know that football players are such fragile flowers. Should I just send them a email with a E-card? Will that protect their fragile ego? IDIOT
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It took a long time to get to this point
The fans aren’t booing the players as much as they are booing the whole organization for being so flippin inept for so long. Rams fans have been through the losingest stretch of football in NFL history, and there are no signs its getting any better.
They have every right to boo.
Boo - to express contempt or disapprobation or to startle or frighten.
I am startled by the utter bullshit of a football team which I continue to endure each and every week, month and season. It frightens me to think that I will continue to witness this garbage for more weeks, months and seasons. I strongly disapprove of the direction which my favorite sports franchise is heading and I hold all those responsible for it in contempt. So, yes, I will continue booing these peons until actions are made and results are worthy of cheers.
Formerly JBaccSTL. Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Until you go to the game like I do and have to sit through that shit
your opinion means nothing to me
Ya think Big Ben is a future HoFer?
Ignorance is Bliss
by RG31 on Nov 27, 2011 7:55 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Possible. What's strange is he has more Super Bowl rings than Pro Bowl appearances.
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Yea I think he could be
But with Tom and Peyton in his conference really not room at the pro bowl, isn’t there only 2 Qbs that go?
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by RG31 on Nov 27, 2011 8:15 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
No it's three.
But, yeah, you’re right. Peyton, Brady and River always kept him out.
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He'll get it this year though,
Since peyton is hurt and rivers is playing like shit..
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by RG31 on Nov 27, 2011 8:27 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Not to mention Schaub is out. Have to wonder how many Tebowers are casting votes though.
Dalton is making a case, as well
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Yea I could only imagine
about the tebow fans but man how far down the eagles have come..
Ignorance is Bliss
by RG31 on Nov 27, 2011 8:37 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Only if they had TEBOW
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by RG31 on Nov 27, 2011 8:43 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Spags should be fired
spags made terrible decisions his poor coaching cost us the game, he could have challenged a fumble that was out of bounds when it was recovered therefore we get the ball back and Arizona doesn’t score , he wasted our timeouts at the end of the game calling them all before the two minute warning and making the two minute warning useless, and they KICKED TO PATRICK PETERSON!!!!!!!!
by ramsrdebest on Nov 27, 2011 7:56 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Goofball.
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by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Nov 27, 2011 8:23 PM CST up reply actions
Lambs suck. It’s gonna be a long day for me next Sunday. Go lambs. Niners eat balls.
Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn.
by Skunkburner on Nov 27, 2011 8:28 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Hide children in the Guystafh,,
Not Surrendering
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Moved to the next post
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by King Sam Rules! on Nov 27, 2011 9:12 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Stupid comments from Sam and Spags about booing
we’ve been watching this shit for 6 years now, we are going to boo. If you don’t want us to boo FUCKING PLAY BETTER!! And Sam, sorry. There is no way you want the Rams offense to do better than I do. That just fucking stupid to say.
He shouldn't be saying anything about the booing
but its fine that he says he cares more than we do. He should say that. I want him to be thinking about making that offense better day and night.
Um, what should Sam have said?
I would have been a little surprised if he had said he liked the boos. It doesn’t sound like they were unexpected to him since the season has gone the way it has – he was just being honest (not dumb) in answering a question. As frustrated as the fans are, I can’t imagine that they are nearly as frustrated as the team. It would indeed be humiliating to not be able to get the job done and not sure why, and your supporters aren’t supporting you anymore because you suck. Hmmm…what to do…what to say…
Go Rams...go Sammy B!!!
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