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    Most Tiresome Rams Preseason Cliche

    If you are like me, you not only scour the web for Rams information, you also are a sucker for the NFL preseason mags (Lindy's, Athlon's, Street & Smith's, etc.).

    The problem is, the more you read, the more you see that sportswriting - particularly when the writers don't cover the team on a regular basis - is an art of cliches.

    So, what cliche are you most tired of reading at this point?
    22
    "This is Marc Bulger's team now."
    18.18%
    4
    "Marc Bulger has big shoes to fill."
    9.09%
    2
    "The loss of Grant Wistrom will hurt the defense."
    13.64%
    3
    "If Leonard Little is suspended..."
    0.00%
    0
    "Marshall Faulk may have lost a step."
    13.64%
    3
    "The Seahawks have passed the Rams on paper."
    36.36%
    8
    "Mike Martz, who has a penchant for blowing timeouts early..."
    9.09%
    2
    "If Orlando Pace doesn't hold out..."
    0.00%
    0
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  • #2
    Re: Most Tiresome Rams Preseason Cliche

    I am constantly amazed at how writers that dont follow the team constantly refer to us as an "old" team that is in decline. I just dont see how they come to that conclusion when, despite all the issues last season, we went 12-4, lost only one starter, have added a stud young running back, have a qb who has a full year of experience under his belt, and have a group of young players, especially on defense, that also have another year of experience. I read about all the "uncertainty" following the departure of Lovie and i wonder if anyone has any idea what they are writing about. There may be some uncertainty, like there is on every team, but i dont see how the departure of the great and sainted lovie who made zero adjustments in the middle of the carolina game as we were getting killed defensively is such a big deal.

    ramming speed to all

    general counsel

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    • #3
      Re: Most Tiresome Rams Preseason Cliche

      this poll is an excellent way to kill threads

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      • #4
        Re: Most Tiresome Rams Preseason Cliche

        I think you meant to write: "This post is an excellent way to kill threads."

        Geez, elAcky... didn't your Mother ever tell that if you don't have something nice to say...

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        • #5
          Re: Most Tiresome Rams Preseason Cliche

          I think there are plenty up there AV. The shoe to fill bulgere theme is most tired for me.
          The Breakfast Club. You want cheese with that?

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          • #6
            Re: Most Tiresome Rams Preseason Cliche

            I am just tired (again) of the off season. Why can't we have football all year around?
            This space for rent...

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            • #7
              Re: Most Tiresome Rams Preseason Cliche

              Thoey, you need to get more involved in nfl europe and the arena league. The NFL network helps also, as does the vcr for watching old games. I am with you 100% on the year round football. Maybe the nfl can go to a 162 game season like baseball.

              general counsel

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              • #8
                Re: Most Tiresome Rams Preseason Cliche

                I'm sick of the Seahawks hype. I swear every year since 1999, the hawks have been talked up way past their own potential. Until they actually do something, sportswriters may want to "simmer down now".
                The more things change, the more they stay the same.

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                • #9
                  Re: Most Tiresome Rams Preseason Cliche

                  didn't your Mother ever tell that if you don't have something nice to say...
                  LOL - you're telling me this.... this thread/poll isn't exacty positive :redface:

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                  • #10
                    Re: Most Tiresome Rams Preseason Cliche

                    I believe Georgia still owns the team...right?

                    I'm already feeling sorry for Bulger, they will eat him up at camp and throughout the season. Reporters only seem to know how to drudge up controversy. It's beyond them to just let the season play out on its own without them pushing for drama.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Most Tiresome Rams Preseason Cliche

                      [Font+Comic Sans MS]xxx[/FONT]
                      This was the hardest poll I think I have ever seen since you did not have an option of all of the above because i have heard all of them woodyramfan1 :helmet:

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                      • #12
                        Re: Most Tiresome Rams Preseason Cliche

                        I am another one who is tired of hearing how the Seahawks have passed the Rams. Its a good thing the games are not played on paper or we would be sitting home this year instead playing.

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                        • #13
                          Re: Most Tiresome Rams Preseason Cliche

                          I bought a 4 pack of Rams games and the Seattle game is included and I think we will be able to play the game better on the field than they will albeit not on paper. I wonder if anyone has did a review of how well the preseason prognosticators do in the end. :ramlogo:

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                          • #14
                            Re: Most Tiresome Rams Preseason Cliche

                            Definitely the "Seahawks on Paper" comment. Until they prove it on the field, it is just an opinion on paper...
                            :tongue:

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                              ramming speed to all

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                              Ramming speed to all! As we approach our first preseason game, i offer the following annual perspective relating to how i view preseason games and preseason in general.

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