Rams Lose To Seahawks 16-10, Crucial Catch: Intercept Cancer, Los Angeles Rams Weekly, Rams Play Jaguars in Jacksonville, Between The Horns, Alec Ogletree
The game vs. the Seattle Seahawks really sucked. It totally took the wind out of sail this week. The team controlled most of the first half. They were dominating them. There was however another half assed attempt to reach into the end zone to try to score a touchdown. I feel that Todd Gurley got away with two of them already this year which leads me to believe he thought he could deal the same way which again, I hate when players get close to goal line and they reach or try to reach over it. Dive into the goddam end zone and call it a day. That was the difference in the game too even though the team should have scored three more times in the game. Honestly, I don't feel like rehashing it. I was watching it Xfinity Live and man does that place suck too. It is so seedy in there. The bathrooms remind me of what a bus stop bathroom would be like. I found nothing redeeming about that place. My feeling is if you want that sensory overload while trying to watch your game, go to the actual game. Like why would anyone not go to a Phillies, Flyers, Sixers and/or eagles game and go to that place when it is in the same parking lot.
Whatever. The Rams committed five turnovers and scored only three points after getting down close to the end zone 4 times.
“Anytime that you turn the football over five times against a great opponent like the Seattle Seahawks, you’re going to put yourself in a tough position,” head coach Sean McVay said postgame. “To our players’ credit, they continued to fight and battle all the way to the end. That’s one of the thing that I feel like [is] starting to become one of our identities.
“And we make no excuses — we didn’t get it done today,” McVay continued. “Starting with me, we can all look at ourselves critically and figure out what we can do to be a part of the solution.”
They still had time to win two times in the last five minutes of play. Like I said, I don't want to get into it this week.
And honestly, I am not exactly that excited for the Rams / Jaguars game which is at 1PM my time. One thing that came out of the game was this Crucial Catch Campaign.
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Whatever. The Rams committed five turnovers and scored only three points after getting down close to the end zone 4 times.
“Anytime that you turn the football over five times against a great opponent like the Seattle Seahawks, you’re going to put yourself in a tough position,” head coach Sean McVay said postgame. “To our players’ credit, they continued to fight and battle all the way to the end. That’s one of the thing that I feel like [is] starting to become one of our identities.
“And we make no excuses — we didn’t get it done today,” McVay continued. “Starting with me, we can all look at ourselves critically and figure out what we can do to be a part of the solution.”
They still had time to win two times in the last five minutes of play. Like I said, I don't want to get into it this week.
And honestly, I am not exactly that excited for the Rams / Jaguars game which is at 1PM my time. One thing that came out of the game was this Crucial Catch Campaign.
As part of the weekend’s kickoff to the 2017 Crucial Catch: Intercept Cancer campaign, the Rams dedicated Sunday’s contest against the Seahawks as their “Crucial Catch” game.
This year, the National Football League and the American Cancer Society (ACS) are expanding their efforts to support the fight against cancer through the “Crucial Catch:Intercept Cancer” campaign. After nearly a decade of supporting breast cancer, the NFL and ACS have evolved the campaign to address early detection and risk reduction efforts for all cancers to increase their impact.
Players may wear cleats and wristbands in any color representing their cancer of choice during their team’s Crucial Catch game. Twelve Rams players who have a personal connection to cancer will wear colored cleats recognizing the cancers listed below:
Player
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Cancer
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Color
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DB -
 |
Breast Cancer
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Pink
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S -
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Kidney Cancer & Leukemia
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Orange
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WR -
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Brain Cancer
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Grey
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T -
|
Leukemia
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Orange
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G -
|
Breast Cancer
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Pink
|
P -
|
Lymphoma
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Lime Green
|
WR -
|
Multiple Myeloma
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Maroon
|
S - Marqui Christain
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Lung Cancer
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Pearl
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DE -
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Skin Cancer
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Black
|
WR -
|
Sarcoma
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Yellow
|
WR -
|
Breast Cancer
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Pink
|
TE -
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Prostate Cancer
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Light Blue
|
NFL-issued Crucial Catch branding and gameday apparel will feature a new multi-colored logo representing all cancers. Beginning on Sunday and continuing through Week 7, NFL Crucial Catch games will feature:
• Game balls with the Crucial Catch logo used for every down
• Multi-colored equipment for players including: helmet decals, captains’ patches, and quarterback towels
• Multi-colored ribbon pins for coaches and teams
• Caps and pins for game officials
• On-field multi-colored ribbon stencils and Crucial Catch wall banners
• Multi-colored goal post padding in end zones
• Multi-colored equipment for players including: helmet decals, captains’ patches, and quarterback towels
• Multi-colored ribbon pins for coaches and teams
• Caps and pins for game officials
• On-field multi-colored ribbon stencils and Crucial Catch wall banners
• Multi-colored goal post padding in end zones
Game-worn Crucial Catch merchandise and footballs will be autographed and auctioned at NFL Auction (nfl.com/auction). The NFL does not profit from the sale of Crucial Catch products on NFL Auction. Charitable contributions are donated to the American Cancer Society to support its CHANGE grant program.
Additional details about the ways the Rams are integrating “Crucial Catch” at Sunday’s game include:
• 100 fans who have fought or are currently battling cancer will be recognized in the end zone as the players take the field.
• The Rams will host a variety of non-profits and the cancer patients and families they serve including American Cancer Society, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Skin Cancer Foundation, Ronald McDonald House and Padres Contra El Cancer.
• Volunteers from Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) will be positioned outside the Coliseum passing out pink breast cancer awareness ribbons to fans as they enter the stadium. ZTA is encouraging fans to use the hashtag #ZTAThinkPink to show their support while wearing their pink ribbons.
• Former linebacker CHRIS DRAFT and two Team Draft Survivor Series representatives will light the Coliseum torch prior to kickoff. In 2006, Draft met his wife, Keasha Rutledge, who helped him establish TEAM DRAFT, an initiative of the Chris Draft Family Foundation before passing away from lung cancer in 2011. More information is included below.
• The Rams will host a variety of non-profits and the cancer patients and families they serve including American Cancer Society, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Skin Cancer Foundation, Ronald McDonald House and Padres Contra El Cancer.
• Volunteers from Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) will be positioned outside the Coliseum passing out pink breast cancer awareness ribbons to fans as they enter the stadium. ZTA is encouraging fans to use the hashtag #ZTAThinkPink to show their support while wearing their pink ribbons.
• Former linebacker CHRIS DRAFT and two Team Draft Survivor Series representatives will light the Coliseum torch prior to kickoff. In 2006, Draft met his wife, Keasha Rutledge, who helped him establish TEAM DRAFT, an initiative of the Chris Draft Family Foundation before passing away from lung cancer in 2011. More information is included below.
Since 2009, more than $18 million has been raised for ACS through the partnership. Money raised through Crucial Catch this season will support three screenable cancers: breast, colorectal and cervical. Funding will continue to support the American Cancer Society’s Community Health Advocates implementing Nationwide Grants for Empowerment and Equity (CHANGE) program, which provides outreach and cancer screenings to individuals in underserved communities. Since 2012, grant recipients have contributed to more than 152,000 screenings and more than 344,000 education and outreach interventions.
For the third consecutive year, healthcare centers in all 32 NFL team markets will receive a $50,000 CHANGE grant to increase access to screenings and additional cancer prevention and early detection programs. In addition, the NFL will again work with ACS and CHANGE grant recipients to host education sessions and/or screenings in their communities, and many NFL teams will participate in these educational activities, bringing these potentially life-saving messages and screening services to those who need them most.
In Los Angeles, the Crucial Catch initiative will fund free adult health screenings next Wednesday, October 11 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Venice Family Clinic’s Irma Colen Heath Center in Mar Vista. The event is open to the public.
As part of this year’s campaign, the NFL and ACS recently launched a new, digital tool – THE DEFENDER – that provides consumers with personalized tips to reduce their cancer risk. The Defender, funded by the NFL and developed by ACS, analyzes user-input health information to provide individuals with quick, informative and personalized recommendations on how he or she can take action to reduce his or her cancer risk. More than 50% of all cancers can be prevented through simple lifestyle modifications, like avoiding tobacco, sun exposure, staying fit and healthy through proper nutrition and physical activity. The free user-friendly tool allows fans to take control of their health and increase their understanding of how healthy lifestyle habits can help reduce their cancer risk. Fans may access The Defender at TheDefender.cancer.org.
In this week’s Between the Horns, Myles Simmons and D’Marco Farr chat about what went wrong in the Rams’ 16-10 loss to the Seahawks, why the team moved on from Maurice Alexander, how safety John Johnson played in his debut, and what the Rams can expect from the Jaguars on Sunday. Plus, producer Matt joins the guys for a discussion about the merits of bleu cheese.
You can watch the podcast in the video above, stream it via SoundCloud in the embeded link below, or subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcasts or TuneIn.
Rams, Ogletree Agree to 4-Year Extension. The Los Angeles Rams agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension with LB Alec Ogletree, the team announced today. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
“Alec has evolved into a true leader of our football team and we are excited to sign him to this extension,” Rams General Manager Les Snead said. “His teammates voted him as a captain in back-to-back seasons for a reason – and it’s not only because of his production, but his character and resiliency. We look forward to Alec helping our team emerge as a consistent winner for years to come.”
Through Week 5, Ogletree leads the Rams with 54 total tackles, including 30 solo stops. Additionally, the Georgia product has 2.0 sacks, and 3 PBUs on the season.
In his first four seasons with the Rams, Ogletree has three seasons in the top 10 for highest single-season tackle totals, which is the most of any Ram in history. He enjoyed his most productive season as a professional in 2016 after leading the Rams defense with 171 tackles, the fifth-highest output in franchise history.
Since 2014, no inside linebacker has recorded more “splash plays” (play where batted pass, pass defensed, forced fumble or interception occurs) than Ogletree’s total of 28.
“Alec has evolved into a true leader of our football team and we are excited to sign him to this extension,” Rams General Manager Les Snead said. “His teammates voted him as a captain in back-to-back seasons for a reason – and it’s not only because of his production, but his character and resiliency. We look forward to Alec helping our team emerge as a consistent winner for years to come.”
Through Week 5, Ogletree leads the Rams with 54 total tackles, including 30 solo stops. Additionally, the Georgia product has 2.0 sacks, and 3 PBUs on the season.
In his first four seasons with the Rams, Ogletree has three seasons in the top 10 for highest single-season tackle totals, which is the most of any Ram in history. He enjoyed his most productive season as a professional in 2016 after leading the Rams defense with 171 tackles, the fifth-highest output in franchise history.
Since 2014, no inside linebacker has recorded more “splash plays” (play where batted pass, pass defensed, forced fumble or interception occurs) than Ogletree’s total of 28.
Most “Splash Plays” Among NFL Insider Linebackers Since 2014
| Rank |
Name
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Games
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BP
|
FF
|
INT
|
PDS
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TOTAL
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| 1 |
Alec Ogletree, LA
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41
|
15
|
4
|
4
|
5
|
28
|
| T2 |
Luke Kuechly, CAR
|
44
|
1
|
5
|
7
|
13
|
26
|
| T2 |
Lavonte David, TB
|
48
|
3
|
10
|
4
|
9
|
26
|
| 4 |
Ryan Shazier, PIT
|
38
|
1
|
6
|
6
|
9
|
22
|
| 5 |
Jamie Collins, CLE
|
44
|
1
|
10
|
5
|
3
|
19
|
The Rams will be on the road for their first two consecutive contests against the Jaguars and the Cardinals. First up in Week 6, Los Angeles will face off against Jacksonville on Sunday afternoon. The game will be broadcast live on Fox with kickoff set for 1:05 p.m.
BROADCAST INFO
- TELEVISION: The game will be available live on Fox with play-by-play provided by Dick Stockton and color analysis from Mark Schlereth. Shannon Spake will be the sideline reporter.
- RADIO: Sunday’s contest will be broadcast on ESPN LA English Radio on ESPN 710 AM and 100.3 The Sound FM (Play-by-play provided by: J.B. Long, Maurice Jones-Drew and D’Marco Farr). Plus, tune into 1330 AM for ESPN Deportes' live Spanish broadcast of the game with Troy Santiago and Ricardo Lopez on the call.
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