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 . . .
REALLY???? I love how this moron, Incognito, can blast the fans after practice, and then come game time, he gets stupid penalties for being a hot-head. Unless your the Cardinals, St. Louis is a fair weather sports town–and I have no problem with that–we don’t support LOSERS (the Cards have EARNED the support for the numerous competitive years they’ve given us). Maybe if the Rams actually played with a little heart, the dome would be a little more exciting…and I’m not talking about winning, I’m just talking about playing an entire game. I don’t recall Marshall, Kurt, Isaac, or Tory ever complaining about the lack of noise or enthusiasm in the Dome from 99-01. SO…give us something to cheer about, and you’ll hear it, b/c right now, the Rams aren’t worth the energy.
Richie who? What a clown.
These guys need to actually do something (like lose a game by less than about 3 TD’s)before running their mouths about the fans.
Unbelievable. I can understand Steven’s beef with being booed as they’re coming onto the field, that’s just unnecessary. But Richie’s comments…
Incognito plays like he is incognito or at least should. Our offensive line and I do mean OFFENSIVE should actually block and keep their mouth’s shut.
You gotta be kidding me. These guys make tons of money and have the nerve to rip fans who want to seel a ticket. I’m a season ticket holder and have been to tons of games over the past few years, never sold a ticket, always cheering and yelling. I sold mine for this Sunday. For just one game, I am refusing to pay to see the crap this organization is putting on the field and charging a lot of money to see.
Richie Incognito can kiss my butt. For all I care, we can ship him out to somewhere else.
This is the problem with that entire team. Blame it on something else.It’s not the coaching staff, its not the fans at the Dome, the plain and simple fact is that these players are not good enough. Enjoy your time in the NFL, because after this year when about 50% of you are cut and no one else is going to pick you up because you are not NFL caliber. Quit getting your butts handed to you and play like you care and maybe, just maybe you could get some fan interest.
I kind of like it. However, Little Richard’s timing is a bit off. I brought the topic up about a month ago(topic heading… Edward Jones Library). The difference is that I brought it up when it actually seemed like the team was trying. They were still losing, but it at least it seemed like the effort was there. Since then, the team seems lethargic, like they couldn’t care less. They’ve reverted back to the attitude they seemed to have for the Eagles game back in September. Back then, I thought it was the coaching. Now, I realize that the problem must go much deeper. Also, Richard you may wanna have it as quiet as possible so you can concentrate on not committing another ridiculous, drive killing penalty on a last minute drive. Of course, when was the last time we had a last minute drive that would make a difference?
That’s the lowest of low when players start blaming their suckiness on the fans. Incredible!
Hey Richy…when should we cheer?? After we are down by 7?..by 14 maybe??…what about down by 21?…should we go nuts then?? That covers the 1st quarter. Your an idiot. Good thing football needs big muscle bound meatheads or you would be asking for my change on the corner.
How about this guy blocks and not draw penalties! Would anybody pay to see a team if they were continually blown out! Most of our losses are by several touchdowns with no lack of effort. You can’t be a pro team and get paid millions and not do your job. all of your customers would be fired at their jobs for not giving the appropriate effort. So look at it as a way of firing you. We sell our tickets b/c we’ve given up on you since you already gave up on yourself, your teammates and all of us before the season even began. I mean 2-8 record! Seriously??