Turf Show Times: FanShotsAn unofficial St. Louis Rams blog2009-11-20T06:12:49Zhttp://www.turfshowtimes.com/rss/fanshots2009-11-20T06:12:49Z2009-11-20T06:12:49ZAh You lost for season.<h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://www.stlouisrams.com/article/76447/">Ah You lost for season.</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p>I'm not real sure how many more players we can lose to injury and not just have to forfeit the rest of the season.</p></div>
http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2009/11/20/1166176/ah-you-lost-for-seasonthisguy2009-11-19T20:54:53Z2009-11-19T20:54:53ZRams guard Richie Incognito and Cardinals defensive lineman Darnell Dockett rank first and fifth,...<blockquote>
<p>Rams guard Richie Incognito and Cardinals defensive lineman Darnell Dockett rank first and fifth, respectively, among the dirtiest players in a Sporting News poll of 99 peers. </p>
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<div class="source"><p><a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/9396/incognito-dockett-among-five-dirtiest">Bad boys.</a> Incognito will be out this week when the Rams take on the Cardinals at the Ed Jones Dome. </p></div>
http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2009/11/19/1165461/rams-guard-richie-incognito-andVanRam2009-11-19T08:10:03Z2009-11-19T08:10:03ZTurning the Rams around<h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://wfanunderground.blogspot.com/2009/11/curious-case-of-anthony-hargrove.html">Turning the Rams around</a></h3>
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http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2009/11/19/1164285/turning-the-rams-aroundiamnyc2009-11-19T00:46:33Z2009-11-19T00:46:33ZBurton's got good hands<h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/9325/how-nfc-west-receivers-stack-up">Burton's got good hands</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p>Who knew he was this reliable? He will be missed.</p></div>
http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2009/11/18/1163866/burtons-got-good-handsjb222009-11-18T16:35:24Z2009-11-18T16:35:24ZThe Bills have signed ex-Ram TE Joe Klopfenstein<h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2009/11/18/1162962/bills-place-te-fine-on-ir-sign-joe">The Bills have signed ex-Ram TE Joe Klopfenstein</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p>Yikes. Just a quick note for thought: DE Aaron Maybin, the Bills top draft pick in the '09 draft has 6 tackles through 9 games. Detroit TE Brandon Pettigrew, who I consisently mocked to Buffalo, has 23 receptions for 262 yards so far. Yikes.</p></div>
http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2009/11/18/1163100/the-bills-have-signed-ex-ram-te3k2009-11-17T23:43:47Z2009-11-17T23:43:47ZA Rams source has confirmed the team will sign wide receiver Jordan Kent this afternoon to replace...<blockquote>
<p>A Rams source has confirmed the team will sign wide receiver Jordan Kent this afternoon to replace the injured Keenan Burton.<a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/9273/rams-to-give-kent-great-opportunity" target="new"></a>
<br />Kent (6'4, 219) played in nine games, with one start, for Seattle last season but has no career receptions. He did have three special teams tackles.<a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/9273/rams-to-give-kent-great-opportunity" target="new"></a></p>
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<div class="source"><p>Per 101ESPN's Brian Stull, we get <a href="http://www.101espn.com/post/26414_rams_adding_kent" target="new">the above news</a>. (h/t <a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/9273/rams-to-give-kent-great-opportunity" target="new">Sando</a>)</p></div>
http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2009/11/17/1162185/a-rams-source-has-confirmed-the3k2009-11-17T15:27:43Z2009-11-17T15:27:43ZThe Rams have been waiting for former first-round pick Chris Long to have a good game, and Sunday...<blockquote>
<p>The Rams have been waiting for former first-round pick Chris Long to have a good game, and Sunday he played well. Long had been rushing from the inside at tackle, but he moved out to end and was effective, getting a sack and two hits on Drew Brees.</p>
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<div class="source"><p><a href="http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Diner-morning-news-great-week-great-games.html">That's from Michael Lombardi at the National Football Post.</a> I haven't seen Long inside at DT much, but Spags does move around his front four. </p></div>
http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2009/11/17/1161303/the-rams-have-been-waiting-forVanRam2009-11-12T14:39:45Z2009-11-12T14:39:45ZWR Brandon Gibson took reps with the first team in practice yesterday<h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/around-the-horns/around-the-horns/2009/11/rams-pause-to-honor-troops-on-veterans-day/">WR Brandon Gibson took reps with the first team in practice yesterday</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p>About damn time. I understand he's not the top-line WR we need, but we gave up an important player to get this kid, along with a 5th round pick, and are ready to see what he has to offer.</p></div>
http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2009/11/12/1142503/wr-brandon-gibson-took-reps-withVanRam2009-11-11T20:16:29Z2009-11-11T20:16:29ZMike Karney named to Pasquarelli's midseason All-Pro Team<h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=4642238">Mike Karney named to Pasquarelli's midseason All-Pro Team</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p>Let's hope Karney keeps it up. </p></div>
http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2009/11/11/1126490/mike-karney-named-to-pasquarellisTrojanRam2009-11-10T14:13:47Z2009-11-10T14:13:47ZRight now [Ndamukong] Suh is firmly entrenched as the No. 1 NFL Draft prospect in the nation. It's...<blockquote>
<p>Right now [Ndamukong] Suh is firmly entrenched as the No. 1 NFL Draft prospect in the nation. It's now beginning to appear that he's above and beyond every other player.</p>
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<div class="source"><p><a href="http://www.mockingthedraft.com/2009/11/8/1122048/ndamukong-suh-continues-to-assert">Imagine the impact on the Rams defensive line...</a></p></div>
http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2009/11/10/1124298/right-now-ndamukong-suh-is-firmlyVanRam2009-11-06T17:22:32Z2009-11-06T17:22:32ZWR Dez Bryant to enter 2010 NFL draft<h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4627936&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines">WR Dez Bryant to enter 2010 NFL draft</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p>No surprise here, but the former Oklahoma State WR has officially announced his intention to be among the top WR prospects available in this year's draft. The NCAA suspended him for the rest of this season, thanks to an ill-advised meeting with Deon Sanders. 3k's <a href="http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2009/11/4/1111509/3ks-2010-mock-draft-v2-0-date">latest mock draft</a> had the Rams drafting Bryant.</p></div>
http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2009/11/6/1119256/wr-dez-bryant-to-enter-2010-nflVanRam2009-11-05T17:46:19Z2009-11-05T17:46:19ZWhat we have here is a strong leader as a head coach. Him and our GM (Billy Devaney) have a vision...<blockquote>
<p>What we have here is a strong leader as a head coach. Him and our GM (Billy Devaney) have a vision and there's no grey areas. They tell you this is where we're headed. Even if you dislike it, it's no question that he knows what he's doing. That makes the road easier.</p>
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<div class="source"><p><a href="http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d813f35a5&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true">Steven Jackson on the Rams situation.</a> This is a good read over at NFL.com.</p></div>
http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2009/11/5/1117364/what-we-have-here-is-a-strongVanRam2009-11-04T22:41:47Z2009-11-04T22:41:47ZTurf Show Radio, tonight, 7 p.m. Central<h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/VanRam/2009/11/05/Turf-Show-Radio">Turf Show Radio, tonight, 7 p.m. Central</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p>We're talking Rams at the halfway point tonight. A look back at the first 8 weeks, a look forward at the next 8 weeks, and we'll parse 3k's mock draft too. </p>
<p>Action packed! If you can't call in, be sure to post comments and questions in this thread. </p></div>
http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2009/11/4/1115131/turf-show-radio-tonight-7-p-mVanRam2009-11-04T18:27:35Z2009-11-04T18:27:35ZSt. Louis Rams K Josh Brown named NFC Special Teams player of the week<h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/8288/nfl-honors-rams-kicker-josh-brown">St. Louis Rams K Josh Brown named NFC Special Teams player of the week</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p>A TD pass and a FG earn Brown the award.</p></div>
http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2009/11/4/1114722/st-louis-rams-k-josh-brown-namedVanRam2009-11-03T23:33:33Z2009-11-03T23:33:33ZHe led all Rams tacklers with seven tackles this past week and had a pass deflection in their first...<blockquote>
<p>He led all Rams tacklers with seven tackles this past week and had a pass deflection in their first win this season over Detroit. Despite the Rams' struggles, he has been all over the field making plays with his exceptional motor and ability.</p>
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<div class="source"><p><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4618971">Jeremy Green from Scouts Inc. ranks Rams MLB James Laurinaitis #6 on his weekly rookie report.</a></p></div>
http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2009/11/3/1113576/he-led-all-rams-tacklers-withVanRam2009-11-03T20:57:07Z2009-11-03T20:57:07ZRams sign CB Gorrer, release WR Tim Carter<h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/stl;_ylt=AnhGVfob44MVBMsgZwyzAU1DubYF">Rams sign CB Gorrer, release WR Tim Carter</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p>As reported by Yahoo! Sports, the Rams signed CB Danny Gorrer who was originally with the Saints on their practice squad. He was a two year starter at Texas A&M. To make space, the team released WR Tim Carter.</p></div>
http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2009/11/3/1113330/rams-sign-cb-gorrer-release-wr-timram_rod2009-11-02T19:27:57Z2009-11-02T19:27:57ZAnd Spagnuolo definitely has to improve in some areas, including game management and in coaching up...<blockquote>
<p>And Spagnuolo definitely has to improve in some areas, including game management and in coaching up his assistants. (I don’t know if this is a good staff of assistants; a couple of people I respect in the NFL tell me that it isn’t.) </p>
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<div class="source"><p><a href="http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/bernies-extra-points/bernies-extra-points/bernies-5-minutes/2009/11/give-game-balls-to-jackson-spagnuolo/">The PD's Bernie Miklasz on Spags.</a> The behind the scenes talk about assistants is interesting. Hmmm...</p></div>
http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2009/11/2/1111481/and-spagnuolo-definitely-has-toVanRam2009-11-02T00:46:34Z2009-11-02T00:46:34ZNFL store giving away one free print to every address<h3 class="link-title"><a href="https://www.replayphotos.com/nflphotostore/offer.cfm">NFL store giving away one free print to every address</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p>some hilarious pics from today's game</p></div>
http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2009/11/1/1110423/nfl-store-giving-away-one-freeloyal2therams2009-10-31T19:06:56Z2009-10-31T19:06:56ZTurf Show Radio, today at 4:30 p.m. Central <h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/VanRam/2009/10/31/Turf-Show-Radio">Turf Show Radio, today at 4:30 p.m. Central </a></h3>
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http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2009/10/31/1109076/turf-show-radio-today-at-4-30-p-mVanRam2009-10-28T14:19:56Z2009-10-28T14:19:56ZHey, Rams fans!<h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2009/10/27/1103178/dear-abby">Hey, Rams fans!</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p>Come on over the Canal Street Chronicles and take a shot at our 'Dear, Abby...' contest! I'll be awarding a prize to the best entries! Check it out for a good laugh and leave one of your own. May the funniest entries win!</p></div>
http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2009/10/28/1104483/hey-rams-fansTigernut