The Los Angeles Rams proceed the season this week towards the Indianapolis Colts. Each week this season, we will be introducing and attending to know a Rams fan at Downtown Rams. We’ll discover out why they grew to become a Rams fan, in addition to some matchday superstitions.
Tom Langford from Nice Britain continues this week. You can even comply with Tom on Twitter at @TL_LARams.
Week 1: Holden Cantor
1. When and the way did you develop into a fan of the Los Angeles Rams?
I began moving into the NFL in 2001 after hiring Madden NFL 2001 for the PS2 from Blockbuster for the weekend on a whim. I had no concept in regards to the groups or the foundations or something, it was simply one of many few video games I hadn’t loaned out but!
In taking part in, I selected groups primarily based on a mix of the group’s efficiency and uniforms, and in the long run I ended up utilizing the St. Louis Rams greater than most. The following morning I seen that Sky Sports activities within the UK was displaying a replay of an NFL sport and it occurred to be Rams at Falcons. I checked out the entire thing and the Rams gained simply in the long run. I’ve began to observe the NFL correctly for the reason that begin of the 2002 season, and the Rams have been my group from then on.
2. What’s your favourite reminiscence of Rams?
After beginning to watch after the period of the Biggest Present on Turf had simply ended, I missed the Rams’ earlier Tremendous Bowl appearances and supported the group at a time of little success. My favourite reminiscence throughout this time was when Marc Bulger made a livid late comeback in Seattle in 2004 that ended with a TD in additional time towards Shaun McDonald to win 33-27.
Nonetheless, clearly nothing compares to the 2018 NFC championship, the place the Los Angeles Rams gained away in New Orleans to succeed in the Tremendous Bowl.
I’d add that I’ve restricted choices to see the Rams in particular person, and I watched the Rams get blown out by the Patriots at Wembley once they first got here to London in 2012. So it was unbelievable to see the Rams knock out the Cardinals at Twickenham Stadium for the Rams’ first win that I loved reside!
3. Who’s your favourite Rams participant and why?
I’ve a tough time choosing a favourite participant as I like all of the Los Angeles Rams gamers and there are such a lot of good gamers to select from! However I might in all probability say that my present favourite participant is Jalen Ramsey. I performed nook and security after I performed soccer. I all the time are inclined to have the defensive defenders as my favorites. There may be merely nobody higher than Ramsey proper now.
As for my favourite participant in Rams historical past, it is arduous to slender down. Steven Jackson and Torry Holt would positively be up there, nevertheless. A favourite that’s in all probability much less widespread is Adam Archuleta, and I all the time wished an Archuleta # 31 jersey after I first supported the group (virtually inconceivable again then within the UK!)
4. Are there rituals or traditions on matchday? Do you might have a particular matchday shirt? What’s your sport day unfold (what do you eat, drink, and so forth.)
On a Rams sport day, I usually attempt to put on some type of Los Angeles Rams gear. Not essentially a jersey, however positively a t-shirt or hoodie. I haven’t got every other rituals or traditions, I spend most of my time main as much as a rams sport to ensure my household has had dinner and my two youngsters are asleep by kick-off. That is often round 9:00 PM UK time. As for sport day meals, because it’s usually a late begin for me within the UK, I often avoid issues like beer and overeating. I often persist with espresso or power drinks to remain awake!
5. What’s your prediction for this week’s sport?
Indianapolis generally is a robust group, particularly within the trenches, they usually’ll be on the lookout for a loss to the Seahawks in week 1 after their first win of the yr. Nonetheless, I believe the Los Angeles Rams are a stronger group total. You may be counting on Matthew Stafford and the passing offensive to get the ball up towards the barrel within the face of Indy’s good entrance 7.
I believe the Rams protection performed nicely towards Carson Wentz final yr and I see no purpose why it should not proceed this sport. I’ve the Los Angeles Rams within the high 31-20. Daring prediction: Desean Jackson and Sony Michel rating their first touchdowns as Rams. Jacksons can be a working sport (jet sweep!), Nonetheless, and Michels can be a landing.
Concerning the creator of the submit
Blaine Grisak
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Blaine Grisak is the editor-in-chief of Downtown Rams. Blaine brings a sensible perspective to all of his Rams protection. He has been a Rams fan for 20 years and lives in Pennsylvania. His favourite participant is Kurt Warner. You’ll be able to comply with him on Twitter at @bgrisakDTR
