[AugustaRamFan]

I think Barry's numbers were void of points off of returns. That may change Avenger's numbers to certian extent. Maybe not!

Overlooked however, are the changes in emotion that running the ball down a teams throat brings to fans and athletes alike. Nothing quiets the home crowd like a road team pushing the Homies past the line of scrimmage. Nothing motivates an O line like a few 10 yards and cloud of dust runs.

Running the ball also gives the opposing D something to think about. By passing 70% of the time, the D can sit back in the passing lanes or pressure the QB. At times like that, an effective O line can bail you out and have a neutralizing effect. The Rams O line has been less than effective -so far this season to date. I hope that changes.

Likewise, nothing charges up an offense like a turnover inside the opposing teams 40 yard line. On the other hand, a three and out with a lame running attempt a bad pass and a sack and you are off the field in a hurry. That kind of offensive series turnover is what has hurt the Rams.

During the GSOT, it was turnover...

The ability of the Rams D to create turnovers and the ability of the offense to turnover points in the read zone. As I recall the average scoring drive for the Rams in 1999 and 2000 was less than 3 minutes (or around three minutes).

The Rams have been void of the emotion and momentum that is generated by turnovers by the defense and drained of momentum by turnovers by the offense.

Old Way or New Way, its about emotion. We need a keg ot two of that stuff. There have been rumors that the swagger is gone. I have to agree.

Debunk that....

Your Friendly Negative Poster...

PS -- Oh... and Mammie - How about a turnover or two??