The St.
Louis Rams capped off a fantastic and exhilarating weekend with a
dominant performance against the New Orleans Saints.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>First, the St. Louis Cardinals disposed of the Texas Rangers in Game 7 of the World Series. The following day, the Missouri Tigers come from behind and beat No. 16 ranked Texas A&M 38-31 on the road. To top off the weekend, the Rams beat a very good Saints team in stunning fashion.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Maybe some of the championship aura still permeating from the Cardinals clinching an 11th World Championship rubbed off on the Rams over the weekend. Because the Rams absolutely dominated the New Orleans Saints. Middle linebacker James Laurinitas played possessed. He led the defense with 10 tackles, a sack and two passes defended.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Often-criticized Chris Long had a whale of a game himself in registering three sacks. Rookie defensive end Robert Quinn was everywhere. It was as if he had a hockey mask underneath his helmet. He had a sack and blocked a punt which led to a touchdown near the end of the first half.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>For the first time this season, the Rams played a complete game. St. Louis did a great job for four quarters on both sides of the ball. This was a big win for the home team, that many (myself included) didn’t give them a snowball chance. Especially, after the beating that was served up the week prior to the Peyton Manningless Indianapolis Colts 62-7.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>The men in the throwback uniforms were not having that. No way. No how.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>My favorite moment of the game was when running back Steven Jackson jumped all over second year left tackle Roger Saffold because of a penalty. And it wasn’t so much he scolded Saffold for the mistake in front of everyone inside the Edwards Jones Dome, or in front of a television audience. That moment right there said a lot about SJ 39.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>He wears a big C on his uniform for a reason. That’s because he is a leader.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>I’ve heard so many people say this is Sam Bradford’s team now. Steven Jackson literally put the offense on his back and carried the load. He did it physically and emotionally. Jackson has matured so much over the last few years you tend to forget how far he has come, just because of the constant losing and overhaul of coaches and their schemes.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Next Sunday, the Rams travel on the road and go into Cleveland. Can they carry this aura left by the baseball champions of the 2011 season? Let’s find out. That’s why this week, there’s nothing to rip. And it feels good.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>I want to wish my grandmother Helen McCarter a very Happy 73rd Birthday.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>For more Rams talk tune into Moses Show on Iwatchradio.com.
