Mack’s late thoughts from Sunday

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1) WOW!!! That stadium is WORLD CLASS!!! I’m so enamored with that place!

2) It’s LOUD!!! I don’t wanna hear crap about how LA fans can’t get into the game, cuz against Atlanta, we made them go silent count on almost every 3rd down. Can‘t imagine how loud it gets against division opponents!

3) I’ll post pics, but I’m on crappy Wi-Fi at the hotel, so it’s taking forever to sync my phone, so they may be in posts a little later.

4) As for the game: Teams are gonna quick pass the Rams to death until we start pressing. I was correctly calling the Falcon’s plays about 75% of the time based on the Rams defensive alignment. AD and the overall pressure is fine. The plan against the Rams until we start pressing is to quick pass us to death. Our run D is improved and Wags and Jones are a duo to be reckoned with. I really think any shortcoming is scheme which was so evident live that people were talking about obvious things as they were happening.

5) Bobby Wagner is playing like a stud and doing tons of dirty work allowing Jones to fly around and make plays. The demise of Wags is GREATLY exaggerated.

6) It seems Ramsey is really in his own head. I think he’s trying to balance doing too much and playing his game. Lots of times I think passes attributed to him are blown safety coverages and the young guys aren’t sure how to play with a star position. We saw clearly on that INT that in single coverage, Ramsey is still nails.

7) Hendo is really good and plenty good enough. Akers live looks even more hesitant than on tv. Some of it was play assignment as they tend to only give deep pitches to Hendo, but Akers hasn’t demonstrated any lateral explosion since returning and live he looks positive plodding. I hope it’s just a confidence issue.

8) Stafford HAS to start looking for ARob. On a number of plays, if he just looked his way, BIG GAINS were there. ARob is solid blocking and routinely winning his routes and not by a little. Also, he’s got to stop expecting Calvin Johnson on every deep ball. I could see that end zone INT from the moment he threw it. We need a bit less Favre and a bit more Rodgers and we’re golden.

9) Cooper Kupp is more amazing and deceptively fast and sudden than on tv by a lot. That juke on the db for his 2nd TD was a downright anklebreaker and when I watched the replays that night, it doesn’t show how good it was by half. Kupp is a freaking superstar and anyone who doesn’t agree is in denial or hasn’t seen him.

10) Everyone around me was shocked we used Skow as a FB and the reviews were positive. Adds a wrinkle which is good.

11) Sorry for Anchrum. That said, this OL looked downright solid in person and they got better as the afternoon wore on. This OL can get push and they moved Grady Jarrett around plenty. I’m encouraged by this and if they continue to improve, they should leave the line as is.

12) yes, we need another RB. I hate to say it, but unless Kyren Williams comes back and impersonates Todd Gurley, we need a big back. The worst part of our offense it seems is getting that hard yard. I really doubt Hunt gets shopped, but he’s kinda what McVay wants in an RB, although he needs to smarten up on game situations.

13) I want to root for Tutu, but how can I? He was positively vibrating on the sideline and McVay has nothing for him. I won’t even go into the alternatives for him as we‘re past that now, but I’m lost as to what the plan is. He’s dressed and runs a few routes, but nothing that puts him in a position to succeed. If Tutu fails, honestly it’s as much on McVay as anyone because a guy can’t succeed or fail if not given a chance.

14) We miss Van Jefferson. Period. McVay doesn’t seem to want Tutu to stretch the D (which is why he drafted him) and without that stretcher, the windows are tighter. The idea of trading VJ is absurd.

15) LOVED the experience. Couldn’t do it as a season ticket holder.

16) The ride share drop off wasn’t too bad, but the pickup was massively FUBAR. If you can walk, pick a spot 1/2 mile away and get picked up there. And don’t rely on GPS mapping as the game day rerouting isn’t accounted for and will screw you… ask me how I know… the lack of tailgating was sad, but even as expensive as it is, I enjoyed getting in the stadium and looking around.

Lastly, sorry for not finding anyone at the game. I was so damned spastic, I could hardly find my seat and I was getting shit signal on my phone and couldn’t hear anything anyway, so it is what it is. Pics in next post.
 

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This is a shot from my padded seat. I really lucked out!
 

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Got the Oculus in the background. I’m total shit at taking selfies, so this is about as good as it gets
 

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Sorry, I didn’t get a better shot, but that’s not a squirrel on my head, that’s my ponytail back there. When it’s out, I look Samoan. If I can get wifey to take a shot with the new floppy hat I’ll post that with the hair down… it’s a far cry from the shaved head, y’all…
 

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Good points on Tutu. I am not a fan and think he busts, but let's see what he has. Use him on plays that can actually utilise his speed. Have him try and stretch the defence. Give him the ball in space. He has had almost no targets and the ones he has received have been vanilla. When the Rams were up by several scores, could they have not have given him a target?
 

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>> 15) LOVED the experience.

Awesome post MAC! Thanks.
Got tickets for S'hawks game in December.... Padded seats, on 300 level. So looking forward to this event now (as if I wasn't before!!) :woozy2:
 

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14) We miss Van Jefferson. Period. McVay doesn’t seem to want Tutu to stretch the D (which is why he drafted him) and without that stretcher, the windows are tighter. The idea of trading VJ is absurd.

Thanks for the pics & thanks for posting your thoughts ...

The only bone I'll pick at is your #14 screed, I recall a similar sentiment in the discussions leading up to the Woods trade. Moving Van Jeff at the trade deadline makes sense on two fronts if we are certain to re-sign OBj by the end of Nov, beginning of Dec., ... a trade of Van Jefferson also may allow us to more easily go after an Edge if that's still the direction they want to move in. I don't believe anyone is undervaluing Van Jeff, just the opposite, he may help get us those final pieces of the puzzle.
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>> 15) LOVED the experience.

Awesome post MAC! Thanks.
Got tickets for S'hawks game in December.... Padded seats, on 300 level. So looking forward to this event now (as if I wasn't before!!) :woozy2:
Sorry bruh, I was in C244, row 4, seat 15

i dunno if the 300s are padded, I thought I bought C344, but it was C244. I spent about $250 not incl Ticketmaster fees (those rat bastards have a real racket going) as this was a bucket list item and since we were already here, I didn’t have to pay airfare or add’l hotel charges.

Either way, you’ll love it! Had a migraine start in the 2nd quarter and I just didn’t give a single shit. Went with it even as loud as it was! Spent the whole next day in bed, but WORTH IT!!!

The Oculus is so enthralling. I almost missed more than a few plays because of it. Seriously, be careful… that thing will suck you in…
 

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Thanks for the pics & thanks for posting your thoughts ...

The only bone I'll pick at is your #14 screed, I recall a similar sentiment in the discussions leading up to the Woods trade. Moving Van Jeff at the trade deadline makes sense on two fronts if we are certain to re-sign OBj by the end of Nov, beginning of Dec., ... a trade of Van Jefferson also may allow us to more easily go after an Edge if that's still the direction they want to move in. I don't believe anyone is undervaluing Van Jeff, just the opposite, he may help get us those final pieces of the puzzle.
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I would agree if someone was stretching the field, be it Tutu, Powell or anyone. OBJ was as much a recipient of Van stretching the field as anyone.

Lot of football before that’s an issue, tho, so we’ll see!
 

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AWESOME post, pics, and enjoyed reading your thoughts, Mac.

Glad you got to see a win! Thanks for bringing that W home!
 

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Ticketmaster fees (those rat bastards have a real racket going)
I remember, when living in Bellevue WA 25 years ago, there was a local comedy show that came on Saturdays just before SNL... they did a bit about Paul Allen wanting to purchase Ticketmaster but scuttled the deal because he couldn't afford the handling fee...
 

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16) The ride share drop off wasn’t too bad, but the pickup was massively FUBAR. If you can walk, pick a spot 1/2 mile away and get picked up there. And don’t rely on GPS mapping as the game day rerouting isn’t accounted for and will screw you… ask me how I know… the lack of tailgating was sad, but even as expensive as it is, I enjoyed getting in the stadium and looking around.
Maybe I'm misreading this, but are you saying that there is a lack of tailgating at SoFi? I was there Sunday and there was a sea of tailgate parties going on. I have some photos and videos of it. I was absolutely impressed and surprised personally.
 

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Also in regards to the game experience, there was a absolutely obnoxious Falcon fan a few rows back from my seats. He was talking CRAZY shit after that blocked punt and Falcons taking control for that last drive. I've never had more pleasure staring someone down as Ramsey sprinted down the field after Mossing that pick from Edwards in the endzone. Suck it.
 

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Sorry bruh, I was in C244, row 4, seat 15

i dunno if the 300s are padded, I thought I bought C344, but it was C244. I spent about $250 not incl Ticketmaster fees (those rat bastards have a real racket going) as this was a bucket list item and since we were already here, I didn’t have to pay airfare or add’l hotel charges.

Either way, you’ll love it! Had a migraine start in the 2nd quarter and I just didn’t give a single shit. Went with it even as loud as it was! Spent the whole next day in bed, but WORTH IT!!!
Yea, I suppose most of the 300 level seats are not padded, but there are some premium level seats known as the Premier Terrace Lounge area, with larger & padded seats - with access to a semi-private food/beverage area... . probably not recliner chair level comfort, but better than the USC field seats, I bet!! :laugh4:

I figured, a flight down from Portland, hotel stay... we ain't cheap'n out for this one! I booked w/SeatGeek... probably no better/worse than any of the others ticket extortion agencies... about $350/ticket w/fees for section 351, for me and the missus (who could not care less about football... :weary:) and my daughter and her friend probably sporting sea-chick attire.... booked flights for first cabin, before the price on that also tripled as well... So hang tough Rams... I don't want to see no basement dwellers in blue/gold!!!

Premier Terrace Lounge

:helmet: I'm READY!! :helmet:
 

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Yea, I suppose most of the 300 level seats are not padded, but there are some premium level seats known as the Premier Terrace Lounge area, with larger & padded seats - with access to a semi-private food/beverage area... . probably not recliner chair level comfort, but better than the USC field seats, I bet!! :laugh4:

I figured, a flight down from Portland, hotel stay... we ain't cheap'n out for this one! I booked w/SeatGeek... probably no better/worse than any of the others ticket extortion agencies... about $350/ticket w/fees for section 351, for me and the missus (who could not care less about football... :weary:) and my daughter and her friend probably sporting sea-chick attire.... booked flights for first cabin, before the price on that also tripled as well... So hang tough Rams... I don't want to see no basement dwellers in blue/gold!!!

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:helmet: I'm READY!! :helmet:
I will be flying down for the same game from Portland. Bringing my son for his 3rd game and wife for her first. I've transformed them both in to Ram fans so I expect it will be a good time. Provided the Rams beat the seachickens that is.
 

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I will be flying down for the same game from Portland. Bringing my son for his 3rd game and wife for her first. I've transformed them both in to Ram fans so I expect it will be a good time. Provided the Rams beat the seachickens that is.
Nice.... My daughter and I went to the Seattle game at the LA Coliseum in 2018 (when Kupp got hurt) - and where hoping to get back, before now, that is for sure! Seems like forever ago....

So, if you see some guy with Rams gear w/ two ladies wearing Seachicken garb - and another playing phone games... that could be me!! :helmet: :laugh4: :dizzy:
 

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I'm from Hawaii and I'm going to a game but not until next season, due to some other obligations this year. Does anyone have suggestions for a good hotel to stay nearby? Price is not really any issue.
 

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Maybe I'm misreading this, but are you saying that there is a lack of tailgating at SoFi? I was there Sunday and there was a sea of tailgate parties going on. I have some photos and videos of it. I was absolutely impressed and surprised personally.
Yeah, all the tailgating is on the south side of the stadium, near the lake. If someone's coming from the north side of the stadium, it's easy to miss it all. I bet Mack came from the north side.
 

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1) WOW!!! That stadium is WORLD CLASS!!! I’m so enamored with that place!

2) It’s LOUD!!! I don’t wanna hear crap about how LA fans can’t get into the game, cuz against Atlanta, we made them go silent count on almost every 3rd down. Can‘t imagine how loud it gets against division opponents!

3) I’ll post pics, but I’m on crappy Wi-Fi at the hotel, so it’s taking forever to sync my phone, so they may be in posts a little later.

4) As for the game: Teams are gonna quick pass the Rams to death until we start pressing. I was correctly calling the Falcon’s plays about 75% of the time based on the Rams defensive alignment. AD and the overall pressure is fine. The plan against the Rams until we start pressing is to quick pass us to death. Our run D is improved and Wags and Jones are a duo to be reckoned with. I really think any shortcoming is scheme which was so evident live that people were talking about obvious things as they were happening.

5) Bobby Wagner is playing like a stud and doing tons of dirty work allowing Jones to fly around and make plays. The demise of Wags is GREATLY exaggerated.

6) It seems Ramsey is really in his own head. I think he’s trying to balance doing too much and playing his game. Lots of times I think passes attributed to him are blown safety coverages and the young guys aren’t sure how to play with a star position. We saw clearly on that INT that in single coverage, Ramsey is still nails.

7) Hendo is really good and plenty good enough. Akers live looks even more hesitant than on tv. Some of it was play assignment as they tend to only give deep pitches to Hendo, but Akers hasn’t demonstrated any lateral explosion since returning and live he looks positive plodding. I hope it’s just a confidence issue.

8) Stafford HAS to start looking for ARob. On a number of plays, if he just looked his way, BIG GAINS were there. ARob is solid blocking and routinely winning his routes and not by a little. Also, he’s got to stop expecting Calvin Johnson on every deep ball. I could see that end zone INT from the moment he threw it. We need a bit less Favre and a bit more Rodgers and we’re golden.

9) Cooper Kupp is more amazing and deceptively fast and sudden than on tv by a lot. That juke on the db for his 2nd TD was a downright anklebreaker and when I watched the replays that night, it doesn’t show how good it was by half. Kupp is a freaking superstar and anyone who doesn’t agree is in denial or hasn’t seen him.

10) Everyone around me was shocked we used Skow as a FB and the reviews were positive. Adds a wrinkle which is good.

11) Sorry for Anchrum. That said, this OL looked downright solid in person and they got better as the afternoon wore on. This OL can get push and they moved Grady Jarrett around plenty. I’m encouraged by this and if they continue to improve, they should leave the line as is.

12) yes, we need another RB. I hate to say it, but unless Kyren Williams comes back and impersonates Todd Gurley, we need a big back. The worst part of our offense it seems is getting that hard yard. I really doubt Hunt gets shopped, but he’s kinda what McVay wants in an RB, although he needs to smarten up on game situations.

13) I want to root for Tutu, but how can I? He was positively vibrating on the sideline and McVay has nothing for him. I won’t even go into the alternatives for him as we‘re past that now, but I’m lost as to what the plan is. He’s dressed and runs a few routes, but nothing that puts him in a position to succeed. If Tutu fails, honestly it’s as much on McVay as anyone because a guy can’t succeed or fail if not given a chance.

14) We miss Van Jefferson. Period. McVay doesn’t seem to want Tutu to stretch the D (which is why he drafted him) and without that stretcher, the windows are tighter. The idea of trading VJ is absurd.

15) LOVED the experience. Couldn’t do it as a season ticket holder.

16) The ride share drop off wasn’t too bad, but the pickup was massively FUBAR. If you can walk, pick a spot 1/2 mile away and get picked up there. And don’t rely on GPS mapping as the game day rerouting isn’t accounted for and will screw you… ask me how I know… the lack of tailgating was sad, but even as expensive as it is, I enjoyed getting in the stadium and looking around.

Lastly, sorry for not finding anyone at the game. I was so damned spastic, I could hardly find my seat and I was getting shit signal on my phone and couldn’t hear anything anyway, so it is what it is. Pics in next post.
Glad you had a great time, Mack. The Oculus really is something, ain't it? And congrats on the primo seats, looks like you had a great view. Our Rams pulled out a W for ya! Cheers