I can't find the reference, but long ago, I read an article quoting Marshall Faulk, who told the story of when he knew the GSOT was dead: a Rams fan approached him in a bar in Maryland Heights (St. Loo suburb), and ignorantly criticized one of his recent runs. Needless to say, he was very offended. The entitlement in St. Loo was off the charts, and soon enough, the wheels fell off. Fingers pointed in every direction, at Warner, Faulk, Pace, Martz, Mrs. Warner, etc. It was almost 15 years of high draft picks (several first overall picks) before we returned to respectability -- McVay's first season. A decade & a half of atrocious football, with only S-Jax to carry us through it.
Venting is one thing. But entitlement is another. We've been spoiled by 7 seasons of high-level success under McVay -- much longer than the GSOT lasted. It is VERY HARD to maintain that level of continued success in this league. There are 18 teams who'd gladly trade places with us today. Let's be thankful that, as long-time Rams fans, we are so fortunate to be watching meaningful games in January.
As we post in the GDT's, let's lift up these players & coaches who'd like nothing more than to make us all jump up & down on every play. Criticize the plays, not the players.
