0 comments by Will Horton on 8/10/2009
We don’t know, and won’t know until we’re told for sure, what Donnie Avery’s foot injury is. But I’m speculating, given that there was no break that showed up on X-ray, and that they played their scrimmage on the new NextTurf field at Lindenwood, that it’s some form of “turf toe,” or hyperextended ligament of […]
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This nightmare headline just showed up: Donnie Avery injured, out 4-6 weeks. Looking for substantiation… Updated source: Bill Coats writes: What orginally was believed to be a minor injury has turned into a major problem for the St. Louis Rams. Donnie Avery, the team’s No. 1 wide receiver, will be out at least a month […]
0 comments by Will Horton on 8/8/2009
All eyes were on Lindenwood University’s football field last night — nearly 7,000 sets of eyes, to be exact — as the Rams took the field in full pads and uniforms to play-act for the fans. We packed up the family, including Son of RamsHerd (shown here, studying the roster), and enjoyed a beautiful evening […]
0 comments by Will Horton on 8/7/2009
Bryan (aka Mr. FanBall) asked for my quick thoughts on the impact of Jason Smith on the Rams this season for his upcoming “5 Questions You Should Be Asking” column. I gave him a little taste of what we’ve been seeing and hearing, along with a little projection on what the season might hold. Here […]
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Bill Coats has the rundown on what to expect at tonight’s scrimmage at Lindenwood. I’ll be heading down to catch the festivities, then adjourning to a local establishment to enjoy frosty beverages. Anyone want to join me and the RamsHerd crew? Hit me up on
0 comments by Will Horton on 8/5/2009
Got to an afternoon practice yesterday. Players were in shorts and shells, and it was a non-tackling drill to give the players a break after a few physical outings. Some cloud cover helped mask a windless, humid day. The Alberici wind generator on 170 stood eerily still on the way out to Earth City. When […]
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Let’s revisit my previous prediction, for the Rams’ month of September. By my thinking, the Rams will stagger to an 0-3 start, scoring just 16 points per game, and giving up nearly 24. (Caveat … the Hollis Thomas signing may provide enough of an edge in a close game against the run-dependent Redskins to push […]
0 comments by Will Horton on 8/3/2009
The continuation of my predictions for the 2009 season, looking at the month of October. (The consensus from my September predictions was that I may be under the influence of some sort of opiates. We’ll see if that trend continues.) I’ll be attending two more Rams practices, including their scrimmage Friday evening at Lindenwood University, […]
0 comments by Will Horton on 8/2/2009
“We have perfect confidence in him, and he has perfect confidence in the huddle. He has gained a certain majesty during the season, and it has rubbed off on all of us.” — The Year of the Ram, by Tex Maule. Published December 25, 1967
0 comments by Will Horton on 8/1/2009
First of all, it was clear from the number of cars parked in the field alongside One Rams Way as I drove up that fans were excited about the opening of Rams practices. I entered as a fan — I don’t know what the Rams’ policy is regarding media credentials and bloggers, but I didn’t […]
0 comments by Will Horton on 7/31/2009
Am very excited, and will post photos and observations — as I’m allowed. From the Rams’ media guide, there are a few restrictions that I’ll have to obey. Still photography is OK, but video is out — unless you want videos of players stretching, and we’re not that kind of website. I am not allowed […]
0 comments by Will Horton on 7/29/2009
Update: Here’s the replay if you missed the live broadcast. We did heavy discussion of all three units on defense, as well as the offensive line, and the overall philosophy of team-rebuilding at Rams Park. Tonight at 6:00 CST: huddle around the internet radio as VanRam and 3k from TurfShowTimes, Jeff from RamsGab, and myself […]
0 comments by Will Horton on 7/28/2009
According to Yahoo!, Michael Crabtree is asking for “top 3” money in his contract. His agent? Eugene Parker, who (as TST points out) orchestrated Steven Jackson’s holdout last offseason. So far, this is all good news. Unrest in the Niners’ camp adds just a few more raindrops to their planned playoff parade. And it adds […]
0 comments by Will Horton on 7/25/2009
Players, coaches and staffers in St. Louis had heard the whispers—Faulk was a cancer at worst, a moody, me-first prima donna at best—and steeled themselves for the drama that was sure to unfold. — Star of Stars, by Michael Silver. Published Sept 3, 2001 A second quote that I really liked: Kevin, however, is more […]
0 comments by Will Horton on 7/23/2009
Note: post reformatted to include all three September games. Ancient Roman soothsayers used to slice open sheep and read fortunes from their entrails. As I put on my mystic hat and stare at the guts of the Rams — last year’s leavings mixed with this offseason’s portents — I can’t say I like what I […]
