Rams News Recap: Oct. 21

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Bruce to Rams fans: Show up –PD
Isaac Bruce is no stranger to relocation rumors. Some of the same things he’s hearing now about the possible move of the Rams to Los Angeles, he heard in reverse 20 years ago as a rookie wide receiver.

Relive It: Rams vs. Seahawks –Video

Is Brian Quick the Key to the Rams’ Offense? –Radio Interview

Fisher Keeps Finding Ways to Trick Opponents –AP
Everyone is well-aware of Jeff Fisher’s affinity for trick plays. He really knows how to pick his spots.

The Jeff Fisher Show: October 20 –Video

Rams Rookie Review: Week 7 –Wagoner
A look at playing time and production of each of the St. Louis Rams’ drafted rookies and a quick glimpse at the undrafted rookie class in Sunday’s 28-26 win against the Seattle Seahawks.

NFL Begins to Take Temperature of L.A. Market –PFT
Amid plenty of reports and rumors and speculation about the looming relocation of the Rams, Raiders, or Chargers to Los Angeles, the NFL has begun actively exploring what folks in L.A. want from a new stadium.

Bernie: Trick Play Brings Rams Confidence –Video

Tre Mason on his Standout Performance vs Seattle –Video

Nick Wagoner on Ram Progress –Radio Interview

Ten Takeaways from Sunday’s 28-26 Win Over Seattle –Karraker
It took what former Saints coach Jim Haslett would have called some “bull#*@% plays,” but whatever it took, the Rams won their second game of the season by shocking the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at the Edward Jones Dome.

Johnny Hekker Named ESPN’s punter of the week –Wagoner
Each week, Mark Simon of ESPN Stats & Information chooses a punter of the week based on that week’s efforts. This week, the choice was rather obvious as Simon opted for St. Louis Rams punter Johnny Hekker.

The Film Don’t Lie: What the Rams Need To Fix –Wagoner
A weekly look at what the St. Louis Rams must fix:

Morning Ram-blings: Jeff Fisher’s Big Risk –Wagoner
There’s no denying the fake punt called by St. Louis Rams coach Jeff Fisher to seal his team’s win against the Seattle Seahawks was some combination of gutsy and crazy, but it’s hard to put into context how much of each goes into the recipe.

Benny Cunningham on the Doug Gottlieb Show –Radio Interview

Did Ray Ray’s Release Contribute to Better Discipline? –Radio Interview

Rams’ Johnny Hekker on Converting Fake punt vs. Seahawks –Radio Interview
 

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Morning Ram-blings: A bigger Twitter presence
By Nick Wagoner

http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/12867/morning-ram-blings-a-bigger-twitter-presence

EARTH CITY, Mo. -- For the better part of the past decade, the St. Louis Rams haven't spent much time in the national spotlight. Since social media really took off, they've rarely been relevant much, if at all.

But a little creativity and an upset win can go along way, as the Twitter metrics from week 7 in the NFL clearly show.

According to Twitter Communications and Nielsen Social Media studies, the Rams' 28-26 win against the Seattle Seahawks was the fifth-most tweeted about NFL game in Week 7. Surely, the presence of the reigning world champion Seahawks had something to do with that, but the entertainment value of the game clearly took things to another level.

For evidence of that, the same study showed that the fake punt to ice the game for the Rams in the fourth quarter was the single most-mentioned moment on Twitter in week 5. Stedman Bailey's 90-yard punt return on one of the most creative plays of the season also drew plenty of attention in the social realm.

A full breakdown of the metrics for week 7 can be found here.

I.C.Y.M.I.

A roundup of Tuesday's Rams stories appearing on ESPN.com. ... In the Ram-blings, we opened the day with a look at the win probability shifts caused by Jeff Fisher's decision to fake the punt against Seattle. ... Johnny Hekker earned the ESPN Stats & Information honor as punter of the week. ... This week's edition of The Film Don't Lie examined the Rams run defense's problems defending the perimeter. ... The Rams rookie review offered snap counts and production for the Rams draft class. ... The Rams are up to No. 24 in this week's ESPN NFL Power Rankings. ... The Rams promoted linebacker Marshall McFadden from the practice squad to the active roster.

Elsewhere:

ESPN's Todd Archer reports that the Dallas Cowboys have released defensive end Michael Sam from the practice squad.

Here's this week's complete Power Rankings.

At 101sports.com, the Stats Doctor puts some context behind some numbers from the Rams' win against Seattle.

Video of Jeff Fisher's weekly radio show.

At stltoday.com, Jim Thomas covers Fisher's history of special teams trickery.