Richie Incognito takes his turn ripping St. Louis Rams fans
Two years ago, it was Steven Jackson who jumped on Rams fans for selling their tickets to Bears supporters. “I have a big problem with that,” Jackson said. “There were a lot of Bears fans in sections they shouldn’t have been. . . . When we ran out in pregame, we were booed. It was terrible. I couldn’t believe it. To be at home and feel like I’m at a road game, it was just embarrassing.”
Now, with the Bears — and their legions of fans — coming to the Edward Jones Dome on Sunday, Richie Incognito piped up.
“It seems like our fans aren’t coming to the game, so it’s fun when the other fans come in and start hooting and hollering. At least someone is in the Dome yelling,” Incognito said after practice Thursday. “When we played the Giants (Sept. 14 at the Dome), they had the whole lower bowl filled up (with Giants fans). We know how our fans feel about us; that’s fine.
“It’s nice to have the other fans here. At least they cheer. Our fans get in their seats, they don’t know how to cheer, when to cheer. We get the other team’s fans coming in, and they cheer real nice for us. It provides for a good football atmosphere, having the Chicago fans down here.”
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Notes & quotes:
*Incognito (shoulder) was a full participant in practice and, barring a setback, will start at RG on Sunday. Still, coach Jim Haslett would like to get rookie John Greco some reps in the game.
*Jackson said that his strained thigh muscle is feeling better and that the plan is to have him go through a demanding workout Saturday, then see how it responds. He’s hopeful that he’ll be able to return Nov. 30 vs. Miami.
*Thursday’s practice was unusually physical. “That’s how this game’s going to have to be played this week,” Haslett said.
All for now . . .
I will pull for Jeff! Plus yeah i’ll cheer for the rams no matter how crappy they are, I love how you can say they dont care or dont try, they just arent that good, Haslett would not have a guy on the field that is not trying or doesnt care, Ive been on bad teams before and I busted my ass along with my team mates, whatever, hate on them and turn your backs all ya want, When we are good again it will feel that much better that I was there in the worst of times, go Rams and MLS!!!!
Young Richie,
I admire your intensity but cannot condone your statements. Your remarks should have been something of the effect, “We have not played well enough to earn further cheering. We will work harder to earn it and we would greatly appreciate any added support the fans can give us now.” That is the only professional and effective response you should have stated to acknowledge your team’s very poor performance and to garner fan support.
You should now put your big boy pants on and publicly apologize for your misguided comments. You hurt your team with such remarks. You have much to learn. At this time you are only a boy in a man’s body. Your father will probably be calling you soon.
Unbelievable-
The fans don’t know how to cheer? What should we cheer about? A false start penalty by Barron? The dropped interceptions? The poor tackling? The 2 yard passes to Holt? A 4 yard punt return? Please Richie, help us out. Get this moron on a bus out of town.
Incognito has lettuce for brains…
The RAMS need to clean house…bring back “class”…no more tattoos…no more long hair..bring in a “LOMBARDI” type to instill a dress code and an ethical attitude that will bring the fans and wins back.
In case you haven’t noticed, Incognito has been our best offensive linemen this season. Check the film - I have.
Unfortunately, Rams “fans”, he is on the money. The truth hurts. It drives me crazy how 95% of the fans sit on their butts the entire game and then I get yelled at every time I stand up to cheer. If we lose our football team, I’m out of this freaking city full of pansies.
Did anybody remind Lettuce Head what the atmosphere was like during the Dallas game? The fans actually had something to cheer for…
Or what about the 1st quarter of the Cardinals game?
As a former season ticket holder I know for a fact that the Ram’s fans DO know when and how to cheer. What I don’t know, because I haven’t seen it, is whether the current Rams know how to play like professionals. The next time you or your ‘mates choose to run your mouths, try looking into the mirror first. The next time you hear the lower bowl filled with visiting fans, understand that your inept play caused it to be that way. SHUT UP AND PLAY LIKE A MAN.
well said THEKINGOWNSBURWELL…carpe diem
Why would any fan want to waste their hard earned money and waste their precious Sundays watching you guys lay an egg every week? That’s right, if you can’t beat ‘em, blame your fans!