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    Official Retraction

    Not that anyone else cares, but under the premise "to thine own self be true", I'd like to officially declare that yes, I AM an IDIOT, (having made the following statement in a previous post).

    "I don't know about the rest of you, (and I want to), but I don't really care if we beat Detroit. Big Whup.

    And we suck right now, so who really cares if we do or do not break TB's and Detroit's records. 1-15 or 0-16. What's the difference, really?"

    Well, the difference (s) is (are) as follows:

    We don't have to read any more about the "longest current losing streak, which basically prefaced every single article written with the word RAMS in it.

    We wouldn't have seen that locker room moment - pretty emotional.

    We wouldn't have ANY hope left at this point. (Not me anyway)

    We (I) wouldn't be cutting Butler ANY slack for trying to make something happen. (And yes, I WAS screaming at the time).

    I wouldn't be reconsidering my position on McMike. No way he doesn't make that TD catch. I guess Spags likes his veteran leadership, or something, and in Spags I DO trust.

    I'm even softewning a little on Shurmer, (especially now that I know he can yake a hit). However, PLEASE lose those (whatever those sideways, never-gain-and-ususally-lose-a-yard) flare passes are called - for f'n ever!

    My attitude - which was probably at it's 45 year low.

    In addition...

    I sure HOPE Bartell's hurt...and if so, let's pray the bye gets him well.

    I liked Wade's self correction in punt coverage, making damn sure he outran it the second time.

    Enjoyed watching Smith.

    Lenon saved a LONG gainer with a shoestring tackle, as did Butler. (Last year, they miss those tackles).

    Roughing call on Bulger was bogus, but he deserves it. (God knows he's earned it). Have mixed feelings about the slide, however.

    "Only the Rams..." My thoughts when the ref stopped Jackson from scoring.

    Don't love Karney as a receiving threat, but hey, whatever works. Shurmer DID spread it around today.

    (with apologies to U2), but in Fells and Bajema we're getting closer to finding what we've been looking for since letting Conwell leave.

    Cheers.
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    Re: Official Retraction

    Well done Vegas, never underestimate the power of winning. It does make a big difference.

    I really want to see this locker room video. I am hoping it shows up somewhere.

    I just watched one of the lions players after this loss. Poor guys, missed opportunities, dropped balls, somebody has to be a loser in every game. Both of these teams really needed this win. Sorry Lions, but I am happy that the Rams won.
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    • #3
      Re: Official Retraction

      Originally posted by VegasRam
      I sure HOPE Bartell's hurt...and if so, let's pray the bye gets him well.
      You mean you hope he's NOT hurt, right?

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      • #4
        Re: Official Retraction

        Originally posted by r8rh8rmike View Post
        You mean you hope he's NOT hurt, right?
        Haha, I saw that too. You might want to edit that, Vegas. ;)

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        • #5
          Re: Official Retraction

          Originally posted by shower beers View Post
          Haha, I saw that too. You might want to edit that, Vegas. ;)
          ...or maybe he DID mean "hope he's hurt" because his coverage was lousy in Detroit, always a step or two behind the receivers, enough that Detroit was definitely picking on him. ...and an injury would explain his poor play? With the bye, he can now get healthy.

          Just a guess.

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          • #6
            Re: Official Retraction

            Remember, when you find yourself with doubt, you can always rearrange the letters of "GO RAMS" into orgasm.

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            • #7
              Re: Official Retraction

              Originally posted by RAMFANRAIDERHATER View Post
              ...or maybe he DID mean "hope he's hurt" because his coverage was lousy in Detroit, always a step or two behind the receivers, enough that Detroit was definitely picking on him. ...and an injury would explain his poor play? With the bye, he can now get healthy.

              Just a guess.
              What he said. (Tried "Bingo!", but it was too short).;)

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              • #8
                Re: Official Retraction

                Detroit wideouts were thrown at 14 times and they only caught 2 balls, according to the Post-Dis. That's pretty good coverage in my book.
                The more things change, the more they stay the same.

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                • #9
                  Re: Official Retraction

                  Originally posted by HUbison View Post
                  Detroit wideouts were thrown at 14 times and they only caught 2 balls, according to the Post-Dis. That's pretty good coverage in my book.
                  That may well be, Hub, but they dropped quite a few as well.

                  Bartell was burned badly twice, and that's why I hope he's hurt, and not another bad signing.

                  Hey! - I'm on HIS side.;)

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                  • #10
                    Re: Official Retraction

                    Originally posted by VegasRam View Post
                    That may well be, Hub, but they dropped quite a few as well.

                    Bartell was burned badly twice, and that's why I hope he's hurt, and not another bad signing.

                    Hey! - I'm on HIS side.;)
                    Yes, there were a couple of burns to Bartell's scorecard; including the drop by Johnson that should have been a big gain. And according to several reporters (I believe Thomas and Miklasz have both mentioned it), Bartell has been playing hurt all year.
                    The more things change, the more they stay the same.

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