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Tough but doable.

Ramlock
Leuzer said:
I tweeted about this late last night, but wanted to share my thoughts and some stats about the remaining schedule. After six games, I think we can all get a feel for how good a team actually is. So without further ado...[\QUOTE]

7. CARDINALS (3-3)
Win

8. ---BYE WEEK---
freak the Seahawks!
Win, lol

9. at GIANTS (1-5)
Win

10. TEXANS (3-3)
Win but not comfortably

11. at VIKINGS (4-2)
Loss

12. SAINTS (3-2)
Loss

13. at CARDINALS (3-3)
Win

14. EAGLES (5-1)
Win

15. at SEAHAWKS (3-2)
Win

16. at TITANS (3-3)
Loss.

17. 49ERS (0-6)
Win

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Can't believe that I've posted the Rams at 11-5

Exceeding expectations
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Debunking the myths of the Rams in Los Angeles

LesBaker
Wouldn't debunking myths mean that these things aren't true and he is presenting facts to prove they are false?

He's kinda doing the opposite eh?


den-the-coach said:
Myth No. 1: Attendance is way down at the Coliseum

Well, it is down. Way down. A recent FiveThirtyEight story stated that the Rams are on pace for the sharpest year-to-year attendance decline in the past quarter century by a wide margin. Through the first three of seven regular-season home games -- they're losing one to London -- the Rams are averaging 59,162 fans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. That's 25,295 fewer than last year's NFL-leading total of 84,457.

But there are a few things one must keep in mind.

First: No matter what, the Rams weren't going to draw more than about 65,000 fans to their games. They capped their capacity there at least in part because it became a logistical nightmare to host a pro football game with 85,000 people at a 94-year-old facility, with water not readily available and fans having a hard time accessing restrooms. Also, interest was never going to match what it was in 2016, the end of a 22-year run without an NFL team in the nation's second-largest media market.

That college team gets more people than 65K on Saturdays. Do the 13 dollar beers come out faster on Sundays? Is it impossible to have as much water on hand as they do for a college game?

NO.

They can't sell as many tickets, so they changed the capacity.

Still, Rams vice president of ticket sales and premium seating Jake Bye admitted during the summer that the season-ticket renewals were even "lower than we anticipated."

"And I think a lot of that is more indicative of just Year 1 and just the extraordinary response we had last year," Bye said. "You can't fully understand that until you have something to compare that against. And seeing the normalization of the number of seats people purchase and the average seats per season-ticket member, I think that is certainly something that, though we anticipated that to some degree, I think was more prevalent than we would've thought."

Capping it at 65K and not selling out. A stadium is being built to seat 80K and expand to 100K.




Myth No. 2: The Rams don't know how to match

The Rams became the subject of ridicule when it came time to wear their blue jerseys on the road against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 4. They're the same blue-and-gold shirts they wore in St. Louis, but they look hideous when paired with the blue-and-white helmets and pants that are new this season. Why on earth would the Rams assemble a uniform combination that clashes so badly? In short, because the NFL made them.

Teams can't change their jerseys until they go through an entire uniform redesign. Why didn't the Rams just change their uniforms now? Because it's at least a two-year process, and, according to the team, they couldn't start that process until the relocation. They're currently working with Nike to unveil new uniforms for the 2019 or 2020 season, the latter being the year they move into the new stadium in Inglewood, California.

In the meantime, the Rams wanted to get rid of the gold from their logo and anywhere else they could. It looks fine -- passable, at least -- when the Rams wear white at home, but is way off when they are forced to wear their blue jerseys on the road. Have no fear: The Rams aren't expected to wear their blue tops any more during the regular season because none of their remaining road opponents will be wearing white jerseys.

The Rams are 2-0 in their blue tops, and Todd Gurley was recently asked if that meant they should just keep wearing them.

His response: "No!"

The NFL did NOT make them do this. Demoff and the Rams made this decision. Nobody forced them to change the helmet and the pants. They did that all on their own. And did a shit job.

Why blame the NFL for something they didn't do? Lame!

Myth No. 3: There are no die-hard Rams fans in L.A.

The Rams have real, honest-to-goodness history in Los Angeles. They were there from 1946 to 1994. They played out of Orange County, just south of L.A., in the final 14 years of their previous stint on the West coast. But they returned with real roots in this market. The organization made a Super Bowl trip and 20 other playoff appearances out here, while Hall of Famers like Dickerson, Jack Youngblood, Deacon Jones, Jackie Slater, Merlin Olsen, Norm Van Brocklin and Elroy "Crazy Legs" Hirsch made their mark in Southern California.

There's an entire segment of Los Angeles that grew up rooting for the Rams and was thus crushed when they left. Some burned jerseys, others begrudgingly followed along while their team played in St. Louis. And more than 70,000 of them helped make up a Facebook group entitled "Bring Back The Los Angeles Rams," until they actually came back.

"Many people think there aren't fans of the Rams here in L.A. or in California, but there are a lot of fans," said Joe Ramirez, a lifelong Rams fan who is a part of the So Cal Rams Booster Club. "If there weren't fans here in L.A., I assure you that the Rams wouldn't have come back here."

Now they just need more of them to start showing up.
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I guess the 70K members of the FB group aren't interested in buying tickets LOL.

The history in LA means pretty close to next to nothing right now. Well over two decades fades things. This statement by Joe Ramirez is pure fantasy "If there weren't fans here in L.A., I assure you that the Rams wouldn't have come back here." Kroenke would have moved the team to LV or SD or anywhere else he felt he could fleece fans, he doesn't care about the history in LA and in fact only bought part of the team on the condition that it moved OUT of LA. He's going to try to create a new fan base and doesn't care about the history of the team one bit.

As an aside I think it's funny as fuck that people keep saying "there is so much else to do in LA if the team doesn't win people will do something else. As if that's some special trait the LA market possesses. How arrogant. And misguided.

It doesn't matter where the team is, Pittsburgh, Green Bay, New England, Baltimore, San Francisco, or any other market. If you don't win people will find something else to do with their $500 and 5 hours. The second smallest market in the NFL used to sell out all the time and in the last few years had to cover seats to avoid embarrassment and blackouts. The Browns, with one of the most loyal and active and fervent group of fans are seeing empty seats.

It has NOTHING to do with what else the market has to offer for entertainment. If you aren't winning and in the race people aren't going to hand over 500 bucks, they will stay home and watch TV.
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22 drives, 2 TD's In Last 2 Games

Loyal
LACHAMP46 said:
@bubbaramfan
I didn't wanna say nothing Bubba...everybody all, WE'RE 4&2....WE'RE 4 & 2!!!!!!

and negative Champ only wanna talk about red zone conversion crap....3rd down conversion crap....so...I just hushed my fingers...
It's strange too...because we're running the ball much better....I think those stops on 3rd and 1 or short is not only a drive killer...it's a momentum killer...and it's messing up our play caller too.
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Let's talk about how the conversion rates would be better if we had greg Robinson and Brian Quick back into the fold! ~LACHAMP46
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Ogletree signs extension

BonifayRam
So the Rams have locked up their two inside LB'ers with good size chunk of salary cap funds for the next 3 season to contracts, Both of thee defensive stars were drafted in the first round. Mark Barron was drafted #7th overall in 2012 by the Bucs. Alex Ogletree was drafted in 2013 Round 1, #30 overall (Rams). So do you thinks is rare in Wade's history to have two first round selections in his 34 "D" playing ISLB'er posts?

During the early part of the 2014 season the Bucs did not like strong safety Mark Barron ability as a cover 2 safety & they let it be known that they felt that Mark play was just bad. Mark was trade bait. Snead moved on it & traded for this all American SEC strong safety in October 2014 for a 4th & 6th rd 2015 selections. Many here were scratching their heads over this deal. There was a good reason for this too.

Snead had just utilized his 4th rd pick in the 2014 draft for Strong Safety Mo Alexander. Then on top of that Snead previously 2013 draft ....selected the team starting SS in the 3rd rd. of the 2013 draft named TJ McDonald. You could stop there & say Wow but in the 2014 draft Snead traded up for the NCAA national champions best DB in FS/SS Nickle-back Lamarcus Joyner.To top that off Snead also drafted another SS in the later rounds named Christian Bryant.

Tree by this time had been starting since he was a rookie in 2013. Tree started his rookie season @ Strong OSLB'er. In 2014 Tree was flipped to the weak starting OLB'er when Mark show'd up.By this time Tree had led the team in tackles for the second consecutive seasons. Tree started the SSLB post when he broke his leg & was placed on IR. Mark took over for Tree & led the team in tackles in 2015. Mark Barron playing a new LB'ing post.

In 2016 DC went with just 2 starting LB'ers Mark Barron & Alec Ogletree playing the Nickle as the base "D". Tree playing a new position @ MLB'er & Mark playing the WSLB'er with Lamarcus Joyner playing SSLB or the Nickel. Tree Has 136 tacks & Mark has 118 tacks. In 2016 Tree & Mark both moved into new 34 "D" Lb'ing positions Both getting a crash course of their first NFL 34 defense. Mark was injured through-out TC & pre season. Tree was used sparingly in pre season.

I been of the opinion since the beginning of the season that Wade needed a big thumper inside. But things have been trending better after each game. Neither Tree of Mark have ever failed to excel wherever they have been assigned to play @ LB'er. I might be relaxing some on that demand for a big thumper now. How could I even think that Mark was NOT a Thumper:thinking:.

Both of these SEC All Americans former 1st round picks both with long term Ram contracts that will keep them together until the end of 2020 when Mark is 31 yrs old & Tree is 30 yrs old. Hopefully these 2 can stay in the same positions for a while now after all that moving around.
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Johnny Hekker, scones and afternoon tea

Prime Time
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-rams-report-20171020-story.html

Popular punter

Sunday’s game features Gurley, Rams quarterback Jared Goff and other star players such as Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer, running back Adrian Peterson and receiver Larry Fitzgerald.

Fans, however, are apt to save their loudest cheers for Rams punter Johnny Hekkerand other specialists.

That has become a norm during international series games.

“You get a lot of recognition because it’s a familiar deal for them,” Hekker said. “A lot of their sports out here involve a lot of footwork and kicking the ball.

“So, especially soccer, their football is a lot more foot-oriented.”

Hekker also has raised his profile by participating in ambassadorial trips to Great Britain. Last summer, he was the subject of video about his first afternoon tea.

Hekker, a three-time Pro Bowl selection, is averaging 46.9 yards per punt.

“When you match up great personality, great person and great production as a player I think you get a special combination of things,” McVay said. “And that’s really what Johnny Hekker represents for us, and it’s easy to see why when he comes over here he becomes a popular player for us.”

Hekker said he looked forward to Sunday, and watching fans continue to learn about American football.

“I love to see them getting a grasp on what other players do,” he said. “The sport here has grown a ton.”
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TNF: Chiefs@Raiders

Prime Time
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...ynch-suspended-one-game-for-shoving-official/

Marshawn Lynch suspended one game for shoving official
Posted by Michael David Smith on October 20, 2017

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Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch has been suspended one game for shoving an official during Thursday night’s game against the Chiefs.

The NFL announced on Friday evening that NFL V.P. of Football Operations Jon Runyan issued the suspension for unsportsmanlike conduct.

“You made deliberate physical contact with one of our game officials as he was diffusing an active confrontation between players,” Runyan wrote in a letter to Lynch that the NFL released. “You were disqualified for your inappropriate and unsportsmanlike actions. Your conduct included pushing the game official and grabbing his jersey.”

Runyan also noted that Lynch wasn’t even involved in the skirmish until he chose to get himself involved.

“You were the only player from either team who ran from the sideline to midfield to insert himself into a situation in which he was not directly involved,” Runyan wrote.

Lynch has the right to appeal the suspension. If he does not successfully appeal, he will miss the Raiders’ October 29 game against the Bills and be allowed to return on Monday, October 30.
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