Anatomy of a play:
Created on 18 October 2012
Syllogisms are often used to form conclusions in sports. For those that do not study logic, a syllogism is a form of a logical argument where the conclusion is inferred from two prior statements. ...
Created on 20 October 2012
Situation:
2nd and 20 from the Miami 37 yard line, with 0:37 left in the 2nd Quarter, trailing by 4
Personnel:
11
Play: ...
Created on 21 October 2012
picture courtesy of AP Photo/Dave Einsel
I am struggling with this preview. I do not see a strength or weakness in the Green Bay defense. They are 14th overall in total defense, 18th in passing defense, and 17th in run defense. ...
Created on 23 October 2012
Aaron Rodgers may end up being the best quarterback in the history of the NFL. I asked a question in the preview whether a defense can actually stop Rodgers or whether Rodgers beats himself. ...
Created on 26 October 2012
As Americans, we're raised (or at least encouraged) to think a lot of funny things about Brits. They are stodgier than us and proper-er than us, and conversely, when they get silly (see Python, ...
Created on 01 November 2012
Situation:
1st and 10 from the 50, 12:35 left in the 1st Quarter, tied at 0
Personnel:
21
Play:
I Right ...
Created on 01 November 2012
Courtesy of AP Photo/Matt Dunham
Talk about a major understatement. This came from my preview: “The one key difference between Miami and New England is the passing offense. New England has real weapons and can threaten the Rams ...
Created on 14 November 2012
In some ways, watching game film of the Rams vs the 49ers is an absolute joy, to see a team execute its gameplan to perfection. In others, that same film is agony to watch. Most of the latter moments ...
Created on 15 November 2012
As an entertainment job, there aren't many beats better than covering the New York Jets. As a sportswriting job, there aren't many worse.
The records of the Rams (3-5-1) and Jets (3-6) ...
Created on 16 November 2012
Situation:
1st and Goal from the 2, 1:13 left in the 4th Quarter, down 21-17
Personnel:
11
Play: ...
Created on 18 November 2012
AP Photo/Ted S. Warren
The Rams must win this game against the New York Jets at home. On the road, I could live with a loss, but at home, we must win. The “must” part is not arising from a fantasy ...
Created on 19 November 2012
One of NFL Films analyst Greg Cosell's most common critiques of quarterback play is an inability to make anticipation throws, to know when the receiver will come open before you throw the ...
Created on 19 November 2012
As the St Louis Rams' record continues to slide following a heartening 3-2 start to the season, Sam Bradford's progression on the "elite quarterback growth curve" is receiving ...
Created on 20 November 2012
As the NFL Draft becomes a year round affair, it’s never too early to talk who might be receiving a congratulatory shake from the ‘Stache come late April to inform them they’ll ...
Created on 23 November 2012
... and Bradford found Austin Pettis in the deepest level of the defense for a huge gain. In this week's Anatomy of a Play, we turn on the video projector once again and take you in-depth to show how this ...
Created on 28 November 2012
As I woke up this morning, I entered the Rams’ Twitter contest to win a signed Dick Vermeil mini-helmet, a totem embodying memories of the greatest era in St. Louis Rams history.
The ...
Created on 28 November 2012
I'll be honest, I didn't expect to be writing this article. Not after Rodger Saffold's rookie promise evaporated in an all-around-awful 2011 season. Not after Saffold worked his way back ...
Created on 30 November 2012
Situation:
1st and 10 from the Rams 8 yard line, trailing by 3 with 11:11 left in the 3rd Quarter.
Personnel:
12
Play: ...
Created on 01 December 2012
I usually try to look for something unique to discuss in the preview. However, the game plan this week is so obvious; I am just going to go with it. In fact, if you look back a few weeks, ...
Created on 05 December 2012
After the win against San Francisco, I would have expected numerous positive tweets and message board posts about Bradford’s play in the game. However, I saw something entirely different. The ...





