Bernie Bytes: Fisher and the No. 2 draft pick

BY BERNIE MIKLASZ, Post-Dispatch Sports Columnist

Rams coach: 'I promise you this. We will not be picking second again. This is the last time...'

Feb 03, 2012 | 12:15 pm | Loading…

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Bernie: St. Louisan Connolly makes Super journey

BY BERNIE MIKLASZ, Post-Dispatch Sports Columnist

Patriots center went from Marquette High and SEMO to starting in Super Bowl.

Feb 03, 2012 | 12:30 am | Loading…

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Bernie Bytes: Bettis backs St. Louis

BY BERNIE MIKLASZ, Post-Dispatch Sports Columnist

Hall of Fame finalist and ex-Ram says he'd be upset to see the team move.

Feb 02, 2012 | 12:17 pm | Loading…

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Bernie: Belichick & Brady — the best?

BY BERNIE MIKLASZ, Post-Dispatch Sports Columnist

Win Sunday vs. Giants might give coach-QB duo a prime spot in the history books.

Feb 02, 2012 | 12:50 am | Loading…

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Faulk not thrilled with Rams

By Bernie Miklasz • bmiklasz@post-dispatch.com < 314-340-8192

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Feb 02, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Bernie Bytes: Faulk not thrilled with Rams

BY BERNIE MIKLASZ, Post-Dispatch Sports Columnist

Hall of Famer won't be cutting Fisher and the new regime much slack.

Feb 01, 2012 | 1:50 pm | Loading…

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Bernie: It's Peyton's place, but Eli is the man this week

BY BERNIE MIKLASZ, Post-Dispatch Sports Columnist

Giants QB is Peyton's biggest fan, but he'd like to double his brother's Super Bowl success.

Feb 01, 2012 | 12:50 am | Loading…

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Bernie Bytes: Best, Worst of Super Bowl Media Day

BY BERNIE MIKLASZ, Post-Dispatch Sports Columnist

From fashion statements to story lines, the day had it all.

Jan 31, 2012 | 4:03 pm | Loading…

Bernie Bytes: Oswalt makes sense for Cardinals

BY BERNIE MIKLASZ, Post-Dispatch Sports Columnist

The question, of course, is whether Oswalt can stay healthy and give them at least 30 starts.

Jan 30, 2012 | 1:20 pm | Loading…

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Bernie: Blues' rebuilding plan is working

BY BERNIE MIKLASZ, Post-Dispatch Sports Columnist

Team's success has come via a combination of young players, shrewd moves.

Jan 29, 2012 | 12:20 am | Loading…

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Bernie Bits: Jocketty calls Cards favorites in division

BY BERNIE MIKLASZ, Post-Dispatch Sports Columnist

Reds' GM sees Wainwright's return as key, but makes moves of his own.

Jan 28, 2012 | 12:30 am | Loading…

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Bernie Bytes: On Kroenke, Mizzou and more

BY BERNIE MIKLASZ, Post-Dispatch Sports Columnist

What's more foolish than obsessing over Kroenke? Stewing over Mizzou's potential NCAA seed.

Jan 27, 2012 | 12:43 pm | Loading…

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Bernie Bytes: Looking at Mizzou, SLU

BY BERNIE MIKLASZ

Tigers are walking on the high wire — they can't back down for a minute, or even a possession

Jan 26, 2012 | 12:18 pm | Loading…

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Schottenheimer has something to prove in St. Louis

BY BERNIE MIKLASZ, Post-Dispatch Sports Columnist

Bernie writes: Just two years ago, coach was portrayed as the second coming of Bill Walsh

Jan 26, 2012 | 12:00 pm | Loading…

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Bernie Bytes: Will TLR manage again?

BY BERNIE MIKLASZ, Post-Dispatch Sports Columnist

The forces that would pull La Russa back into managing will be powerful.

Jan 25, 2012 | 1:35 pm | Loading…

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Bernie Bytes: Blues need scoring

BY BERNIE MIKLASZ, Post-Dispatch Sports Columnist

The three consecutive losses in Detroit were alarming for the way they went down.

Jan 24, 2012 | 12:25 pm | Loading…

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Bernie Bytes: Giants vs. Pats, great matchup

BY BERNIE MIKLASZ, Post-Dispatch Sports Columnist

That's not to say it won't be annoying in several respects.

Jan 23, 2012 | 1:15 pm | Loading…

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Bernie: Paterno was flawed, but great

BY BERNIE MIKLASZ, Post-Dispatch Sports Columnist

Let’s not forget the years this coach spent making a difference in many lives.

Jan 23, 2012 | 8:15 am | Loading…

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Bernie: NFL's final four are throwbacks

BY BERNIE MIKLASZ > bjmiklasz@post-dispatch.com 314-340-8192

Teams in conference title games all feature hard-knocks style, good defenses.

Jan 22, 2012 | 12:45 am | Loading…

Bernie: London calling, Rams answering

BY BERNIE MIKLASZ, Post-Dispatch Sports Columnist

Five things to know about Kroenke's decision, including: Fisher believes Rams are staying here

Jan 21, 2012 | 12:25 am | Loading…

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Bernie Bytes: Kroenke adds to fans' anxiety

BY BERNIE MIKLASZ, Post-Dispatch Sports Columnist

Kroenke does whatever's best for Kroenke. Period. That includes moving Rams games to London

Jan 20, 2012 | 12:05 pm | Loading…

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Bernie Bytes: Are Fisher's teams dirty?

BY BERNIE MIKLASZ, Post-Dispatch Sports Columnist

Columnist writes: I could be wrong about this, but I do believe the 'Four Pillars' days are over.

Jan 19, 2012 | 12:05 pm | Loading…

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Bernie: Bradford a good fit for Fisher's Rams

BY BERNIE MIKLASZ, Post-Dispatch Sports Columnist

If Rams can find a playmaker or two, QB should rebound from battering he absorbed in 2011

Jan 19, 2012 | 9:20 am | Loading…

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Bernie Bytes: A new boss at Rams Park

BY BERNIE MIKLASZ, Post-Dispatch Sports Columnist

Amateur Hour is over at Rams Park. Beginning today, a professional is in charge.

Jan 17, 2012 | 4:00 pm | Loading…

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Bernie Bytes: On B. Schottenheimer and the Rams

BY BERNIE MIKLASZ, Post-Dispatch Sports Columnist

There's been mixed reaction to Fisher's presumptive choice of a new offensive coordinator.

Jan 16, 2012 | 12:17 pm | Loading…

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