I HATE the fact that the Seahawks have beaten the Rams nine straight times. Several of those games, including yesterday's game, were winnable. There is nothing special about the 2009 Seahawks but they get credit for making the plays to win the game.

Two things killed the Rams Sunday--penalties and big plays. The Rams defense forced three turnovers and a three and out in the 'Hawks first four possessions. But the Rams couldn't take adavantage because penalties undermined some decent drives. If the Rams take a 7-0 or10-0 lead that game is completely different.

I love that the Rams don't want to take any (stuff) from Seattle or any other team. But, they have to find a way to channel their aggression in productive ways. The Rams held the ball for 9:24 of the first quarter and ran 24 plays to the Seahawks 15. But, four penalties interrupted drives. And in the second quarter, with the Rams at the nine yard line, a false start and delay of game forced the Rams out of the Red Zone.

Still, the game was hanging in the balance at the start of the second half but big plays put the game out of reach. The Seahawks scored 14 points on the strength of three consecutive plays of 38, 33 and 62 yards. That has to be cleaned up and now.

Disappointing day but not totally discouraging. The Rams bottomed out before Steve Spagnoulo arrived. It's going to take some time to get the Rams fixed.

4 Comments

John Moore (Whitehall,PA) said:

Right on brother! It KILLS me losing to the Seahags "9" straight times and better NOT turn into the 17 game losing streak to the 49ers! I'm still livid as you can imagine. We better come out of the gates Sunday and SMACK someone in the F'in mouth!

-John Moore

September 14, 2009 8:11 PM

Yvette said:

All I have to say about the 2009 Rams is that it is going to be a long season.

September 15, 2009 1:39 AM

wayne said:

I still do not know how they could have 13 men on the field . some body is not paying attention. This situation is what I believe broke thier back to believe it was the same old story. But still they have to be professional and stay in the game

September 15, 2009 11:40 AM

William Bland said:

I like turtles.

September 15, 2009 12:27 PM

Leave a comment

Name:

Email:

URL:  

Remember personal info?

Captcha:

Type the characters you see in the picture above.