Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
More photos » by Tom Gannam - AP I'd be disgusted if I were you too. Browse more photos » As the 0-7 anger festers inside of me, I found a few quotes by the players (and some from STLToday.com analysts) that I wanted to talk about. Starting with the first, which we will call, "the quote of the last three years." We just didn't fight as hard in the fourth quarter as we had in the...
Windy City Gridiron (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
The Future- I’ve talked about how this is a growing pain season, and after these past couple of weeks it has become even more obvious to the rest of you. Make no mistake, this is a good ballclub. We need changes at 5 positions in order to become legitimate contenders in the search for the Lombardi Trophy. Guard —The Guard position on this team is weakest link. We are not allowing Jay Cutler...
Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 10/26/2009
More photos » by Jeff Roberson - AP Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Pierre Garcon (85) nearly catches a pass as St. Louis Rams safety Oshiomogho Atogwe (21) defends during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, in St. Louis. Atogwe was called for pass interference leading to a Colts touchdown on the next play helping Indianapolis to a 42-6 victory. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)...
Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 10/20/2009
More photos » by Jeff Roberson - AP Could the St. Louis Rams trade defensive end Leonard Little today? Browse more photos » Today, at 3:00 p.m. CST, is the NFL trade deadline. Unlike major league baseball, the deadline usually comes and goes with very little action. How does today's deadline, how could today's deadline impact the St. Louis Rams ? Basically, the Rams have two options if...
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 10/03/2009
When O.J. Atogwe went to pick up his date, he probably swallowed hard and ratcheted up his courage in the moment before knocking on the door of her home. Waiting for him would be the dreaded Dad Encounter, the nice-to-meet-you-sir accompanied by a viselike...
Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 09/18/2009
More photos » by Jeff Roberson - AP St. Louis Rams' FS Oshiomogho Atogwe will be looking for another big game against the Redskins this week. Browse more photos » The St. Louis Rams are not high on anybody's fantasy football radar, but there are a few players who could make a difference for your fantasy hopes this week. RB Steven Jackson St. Louis offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur took...
Rams Gab (Free subscription) | 09/17/2009
In 2008, the 1 win Rams went into FedEx field to face the Washington Redskins. And it was clear from the start of the game that the Rams could surprise the Redskins and pull out a win. After a long fumble return for a touchdown by OJ Atogwe, the Rams were able to kick a [...]
Field Gulls (Free subscription) | 09/16/2009
More photos » by Elaine Thompson - AP Julius Jones can receive and he has three level speed. Browse more photos » Julius Jones ran for one to start The Drive. The drive, the Seahawks first scoring drive of the season -- why did it work? Where did it falter? What can we learn about this team and this coaching staff by studying it? The first play wasn't a mystery. Sean Locklear attempted...
Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 09/11/2009
The NFL season is officially here, even though the St. Louis Rams won't play until Sunday afternoon against the Seahawks . We'll have plenty of game preview action for you here between now and then. But now, some links... More fallout from the decision to release LB Chris Draft . Apparently, they had asked him to take they pay cut twice before and the veteran linebacker had refused. The Rams are carrying...
Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 08/28/2009
More photos » by David Kohl - AP St. Louis Rams defensive end Chris Long (72) and his teammates looked sharp against the Bengals as the Rams picked up their second preseason win. Browse more photos » That noise? That was a collective sigh of release coming from Rams fans. After a game in which the starters really struggled for both units, the St. Louis Rams come out with a strong, sharp...
Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 08/27/2009
Oftentimes when I write these previews, we get two animal logos. When I see a pissed off blue ram mugging down a neon, maybe radioactively orange tiger who appears to be singing, I wish I could actually see a ram and a tiger in a death match. I'm not saying I want Michael Vick to start hosting interspecies cage matches, but let's just think about this. You don't fuck with tigers . I mean, seriously....
Football news from a chick™ (Free subscription) | 08/22/2009
Atlanta Falcons starters were flawless. St. Louis Rams starters had no answer, even against the second-stringers. Michael Turner accounted for all but 12 yards on the opening 77-yard drive and Matt Ryan was 7 for 8 for 81 yards with a touchdown pass in two series before he, too, called it a day in a 20-13 preseason victory Friday night. The Falcons had a 14-point cushion before the end of the first...
Rams Gab (Free subscription) | 08/06/2009
We are going to be previewing every position on the Rams here at the eve of training camp. Now we are on to the defensive side of the ball. Next up are the free safeties. OJ Atogwe Atogwe is the Rams franchise player and he is playing under the franchise tender for the season. He has not [...]
Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 07/21/2009
More photos » by Jeff Roberson - AP The St. Louis Rams and OJ Atogwe will be working on a long-term deal. How far apart they are remains to be seen. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File) Browse more photos » Having signed his franchise tender by the July 15 deadline, the St. Louis Rams have agreed to pay Oshiomogho Atogwe $6.342 million to keep him in a Rams uniform for the 2009 season. They also...
NFL GridIron Gab (Free subscription) | 07/15/2009
Today is OJ Atogwe day today as news comes from Profootballtalk.com that Atogwe will sign his franchise tender today. Does the timing of the announcement mean the two sides are working on a long-term deal before 4pm Eastern time today? That seems not to be the case as Albert Breer at Sporting News says, “But the sides [...]
Videos