Rams Report

Steven Jackson makes his peace with Linehan

Jim Thomas — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:57:13 +0000

During the usual postgame mingling with the opposing team, St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson made sure he found Scott Linehan last Sunday at Ford Field.

“I just wished Coach Linehan the best in his future,” Jackson said. “I just wanted…

For one weekend, football isn’t Spagnuolo’s focus

Bill Coats — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:25:44 +0000

Don’t be surprised if you see Steve and Maria Spagnuolo this weekend at your favorite restaurant, the zoo or the neighborhood movie theater. The St. Louis Rams’ head coach is planning some local R&R this weekend with his team on its bye…

Rookie’s tackle helped nail down Rams’ victory in Detroit

Bill Coats — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:39:32 +0000

His contribution might have gotten lost somewhat in the St. Louis Rams’ euphoria after RB Steven Jackson’s dramatic touchdown run and the 17-10 victory Sunday in Detroit, but rookie K.C. Asiodu was more than a bit player in the result that snapped…

Rams release WR Tim Carter; add cornerback

Jim Thomas — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:34:32 +0000

Wide receiver Tim Carter, who had one catch and several drops in two games with St. Louis, was released by the team on Tuesday.

The Rams have filled his roster spot by signing cornerback Danny Gorrer off the New Orleans Saints’…

Well-wishers jam Spagnuolo’s cell phone after his first win

Bill Coats — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:42:05 +0000

A day after scoring his first victory as an NFL head coach, the St. Louis Rams’ Steve Spagnuolo found the inbox on his cell phone overflowing with text messages from well-wishers. Among those checking in were Eagles coach Andy Reid, Spagnuolo’s boss…

Rams Report Card @ Detroit

Bill Coats — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:54:08 +0000

DETROIT — Here’s one blogger’s grades for the Rams after Sunday’s 17-10 victory over the Detroit Lions:

QUARTERBACK: Although he wasn’t sacked and rarely pressured, the numbers put up by an erratic Marc Bulger weren’t impressive: 17 of 35, 176 yards, no…

Jackson finally gets into the end zone, puts Rams up with 1:38 to go

Bill Coats — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:57:30 +0000

DETROIT — Steven Jackson finally has scored a touchdown. His 25-yard burst off right tackle has given the St. Louis Rams a 17-10 lead with 1:38 to go.

Could the 17-game skid be about to come to a halt? Could it?…

Rams-Lions draw only 40,857

Bill Coats — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:53:05 +0000

DETROIT — Just 40,857 showed up for this clash of the Titans at Ford Field. And you thought attendance at the Edward Jones Dome was down.

Little’s sack gives Rams another chance in late going

Bill Coats — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:50:45 +0000

DETROIT — A third-down sack by St. Louis Rams DE Leonard Little forced the Lions to punt. The Rams take over at their 38-yard line with 2:26 to go and two timeouts remaining.

Jones’ pinpoint punt pins Lions at their 6-yard line

Bill Coats — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:47:14 +0000

DETROIT — St. Louis Rams punter Donnie Jones has pinned the Lions at their 6-yard line with a well-placed 39-yard punt. It remains 10-10 with 4 minutes left.