Chiefs Take on the Rams Tomorrow in Final Preseason Game
by Chris Thorman on Sep 2, 2009 7:00 AM CDT
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Definitely the coolest Governor's Cup picture out there.
And the coveted Governor's Cup bragging rights are on the line...
I guess. Have you ever really talked trash and cited the Governor's Cup as a justification for the Chiefs superiority? I think I may have a couple of times and it sounds crazy now thinking about it.
SB Nation's St. Louis Rams coverage is over at Turf Show Times. VanRam and company have been delivering a ton of content as of late so make sure you carve out some time to check out what they're saying over there.
And speaking of what they're talking about over there, tomahawk44 has been kind enough to post a Q&A thread at Turf Show Times which was front paged. I invite you to head over there and help tomahawk44 answer questions from Rams fans.
Both blogs were of course talking about a TV blackout but as Turf Show Times noted the blackout was lifted. Missouri rejoices.
Here are some Governor's Cup tidbits for you:
- The local press occasionally refer to the game as The Battle of Missouri, The Show-Me State Showdown
- The Chiefs and Rams meet every year in the pre-season but have only met four times in the regular season.
- The Chiefs and Cardinals met every pre-season to determine the best NFL team in Missouri. The Chiefs lead the pre-season series 14-6-1 (early days).
- The Chiefs and Rams meet every pre-season to determine the best NFL team in Missouri. The Rams lead the pre-season series 6-5 (modern day).
One big piece of news is that Rams QB Marc Bulger has a broken pinkie finger and will not play. He should be ready to go for the regular season but will sit tomorrow night.
We talked a lot of trash on St. Louis last year (that post includes my favorite anti-St. Louis photo) and we'll save most of that for game time tomorrow night.
Speaking of game time, it starts at 7 PM Central time and is in St. Louis in some dome. We will be doing the normal game time open threads so make sure you come by and check us out. All three preseason games have been a lot of fun around here.
Those of you in the St. Louis area, feed us some local info that I know you just inundated with. The rest of you, let us know about some of your favorite Kansas City/St. Louis interactions.
I've got a good one I'll add to the comments soon.
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not too much insider info here...
but as St. Louis local I can offer what seems to be making the most news:
1) Pretty similar situation over here – a team that’s trying to find its footing. People seem impressed with Spagnulo so far. Pretty no nonsense fellow. For what its worth the defense has been looking better in their last few preseason outings.
2) Will be interesting to see what happens on the OL. Barron is starting at LT but everybody is assuming at some point Jason Smith will move over
3) The offense is otherwise all about S. Jackson. They will be putting it all on his shoulders. Great fantasy pickup if he stays healthy. A big if, but he will officially carry the “brittle” tag if he misses any signficant time to injury
4) Their only other offensive weapon, Donnie Avery, has a foot fracture but seems to be coming along sooner than expected (won’t play vs. KC). They rival KC for thinnest WR corp out there. I thought that Ronald Curry was a good cheap pick up (I wish KC got him)
5) Last year for Bulger to make a statement. If not will be one of the teams looking at next years rich QB draft. (and probably will be anyway). Some chatter about kyle boller, but I don’t think anyone is too hopeful.
6) They are struggling just as much as KC but also benefit from a very weak division. Final prediction: 5-11
one more thing:
I think their GM Billy Devaney is pretty cool. Couldn’t be more different than Pioli. No secrecy here – gives very open interviews about the team goals and plans, and I don’t think the team is any worse for the wear.
I dont want to sound gay or nuthin' but
Trent looks smooth rocking the salt n’ pepper
I'd rather die on my feet than be living on my knees
We can all learn a lesson from the Rams...
If you win the Super Bowl DO NOT CHANGE YOUR UNIFORMS the following year. Your team will turn into, well, the Lams.
by chicks_love_chiefs on Sep 2, 2009 8:23 AM CDT reply actions
Quick, name 6 Rams...
I can’t do it.
Aint got a beach and I see no mountains, landlocked loungin' in the City of Fountains.
-Kurt Warner
-Dickie V
-Orlando Pace
-Marshall Faulk
-?
-?
Cant do it…
I'd rather die on my feet than be living on my knees
Wait
What year is it? Where am I? How did I get here?
I'd rather die on my feet than be living on my knees
....
Marshall Faulk, Torry Holt, Ike Bruce, Kurt Warner, Ricky Prohel, Orlando Pace.
Looks good on paper!
by chicks_love_chiefs on Sep 2, 2009 9:30 AM CDT up reply actions
Easy
Let’s see…
Deacon Jones, Eric Dickerson, Kurt Warner, Eddie Kennison, the great Tony Banks and… Warren Beatty.
Most 'Rams Fans' think Torry Holt is someone in the Yankee's farm system
Seriously, what a garbage, bandwagon fanbase. Seriously, they care more about t-rav pride than the Rams in St. Louis. Wow, someone fried something new and your fat city loves it! Congrats. All hail the lords of white trash calamari.
by Official Arrowhead Pride Parade on Sep 2, 2009 10:43 AM CDT reply actions
Only good thing about the STL is Jack In the Box
Aint got a beach and I see no mountains, landlocked loungin' in the City of Fountains.
The only good thing good about St. Louis
Is the I-70 exit West to KC!
I'd rather die on my feet than be living on my knees
Sometimes, Trent would play an entire game untouched.
What a concept!
If we don't beat the Rams
This season will be long.
Herm is gone things are better with that one move!!
by bringbacktheglory on Sep 2, 2009 6:23 PM CDT reply actions
Here's mine
We’re at a Royals/Cardinals game in KC when Joel gets into by the admission gate with a Cardinals fan. Nothing serious. Just some friendly but insulting bantering.
Joel stops at one point and stares at this 15-year old kid he’s arguing with and says, “You’re wearing jean shorts….Jean shorts.”
Kid shutup and walked off as probably a dozen people watched the entire exchange.
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