The Rams and 9ers have squared off many times in my lifetime. But never for the right to go to Super Bowl. In that sense I agree. Could have been one of the most painful losses to bear of all time. In this sense, I apologize for coming across holier than thou. Good topic that triggered a truthful response from me is all I intended.
On that note, and maybe this is a good topic for new thread - -
What was your most painful 9ers loss?
For me it is no contest. (official Game Summary Attached).
September 16th, 2007.
9ers at Rams in St. Louis
This was the first Rams Game I ever saw live. 2nd Game of the season. Still lots of promise to the season despite Orlando Pace getting knocked out for the season in Week 1 and placed on IR.
The dome was electric. I was so excited. It was a year before my oldest son was born. I had only been dating his mom at the time for a year. She knew I loved the Rams, and surprised me with Tickets to the game.
Everything was going great in that game until it wasn't.
We out gained them that day in total yards 392 to 186.
Then in 3rd Quarter up 13 to 7 everyone in my section cheered the T. Holt touchdown extending the lead to 20-7. Except, a lengthy review nullified the touchdown and gave the 9ers back the ball.
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We were beating them in everyway that day except on the scoreboard - -yet at the very end, Wilkins trots out to attempt a 56 yard field goal to reclaim the stolen victory.
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The kick was strait and true. Everyone in my section was cheering and hugging, because at our angle, the kick looked good. The elation turned to devastation in an instant. It had went under the bar by an inch. He needed 56 yards, he kicked it 55 and half.
I was inconsolable for a few hours after the game. I was a pathetic basket case. I'm surprised my wife stuck with me after that, honestly.
Here we were in St. Louis cruising Market St / Broadway street, and I'm sitting on the sidewalk fighting back real tears like a loved one just died. 9ers fans celebrating on the street, mocking me. Nearly fought a few.
First live game ever, and to lose that way? To dominate them in everyway, but to lose to ourselves, not them?
Worst 9ers loss for me ever because of the context and personal connection being my first ever live Rams' game.
Its just a game. But boy, it can be so much more at times to the fanatical. That's why I like RoD so much. Us birds of a feather need to flock together. We can hash our fanaticism out here, and justify it. And learn from it.
PS. I also saw the "Mountaineer" game at the Dome live. Greatest Rams victory of all time in my books. Rivaled our first Suber Bowl win and the 9ers championship comeback.
PPS: I'm still married to the same gal, 3 kids later. She was a keeper.
