Rams prove to amuse

With the start of the new semester, I like most have been more engaged in the NFL playoffs than in academic work. After following the St. Louis Rams, the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears all season, this year's playoffs have been more energetic and entertaining than they have been in awhile.

Everyone knows the Rams are good, have been good and have the potential and talent to remain good, however, who would have though the Bears would have made it to the playoffs and gotten a first round bye? Who would have thought the Packers would have received home field advantage in the first round and been paired with the unstoppable Rams in the second round back when the season started?

While it was only a matter of time before the Bears were dropped out they proved to have earned their trip to the playoffs and their homefield advantage. But maybe next year will be their year.

For me, after the first round of playoffs the excitement only began to rise. After following the Rams and the Packers throughout the season it was bittersweet to be able to watch these two teams finally have a chance to play each other.

The Packers have talent, even though they did not show much of it on Sunday. The last two weeks were looking a little brighter and less intimidating for Green Bay with Kurt Warner's throat injury and his recent case of the stomach flu last week the Packers had a chance to prevail and prepare their strategy in hopes of Warner not returning for the game. However, it was obvious Sunday that the Packers were not prepared to meet the unpredictable Rams in their house.

Sunday's game was an incredible site to watch. After a slow first quarter by both teams the second while improving a little bit was still a disappointing show, but the third quarter was a time to shine for the Rams.

For those who don't follow the Rams and who haven't seen them play — literally with all their tricks — the third quarter was amusing to say the least. While Warner did not shine to his ability, the defense did and Warner left the showing off to them this week.

Watching this team it is hard to believe just four years ago they were one of the laughing stocks of the NFL.

Five years ago with little to no talent, the Rams were the black sheep of football who really never got to shine or prove themselves. However, since winning the Superbowl in 2000 they have done nothing but control the spotlight in St. Louis and around the country.

For those Titans fans who still have a bitter taste in their mouths wait until this year when the Rams reappear as Superbowl Champions.

If one thing is for sure no one is able to stop Marshall Faulk, Warner and the tricks the Rams have up their sleeves. So you might as well sit back, relax and enjoy the show with the rest of St. Louis.

Contact Courtney Boyle at

boyl5460@saintmarys.edu

• Rams prove to amuse