As the referee for this battle, I'm officially calling a resounding KO.
Here is the recap of this not-so-epic showdown:
Round 1: Opening game. Last season, I had high hopes for our team as they represented LA in the NFL for the first time in decades against SF. 0-28. You might have felt the same way I did after that game. Hoping McVay wins this round easily. But how would I know based on this preseason?
Winner: McVay. Not even close. Remember 0-28 against WHINERS? I just threw up a bit in my mouth...
Round 2: First quarter of season. Fish was able to climb back to respectability, gaining a 3-1 record and leading into a home game against the beatable Bills. I'd love to call this a draw since I think it unlikely McVay wins this round.
Winner: Draw. However, beating the Cowboys on the road might still give McVay the nod if it came down to it.
Round 3: Halfway point. After a few heartbreaking losses, the Rams were 3-5 halfway through. I believe better coaching would have pulled out at least 2 of these games, but I'm a couch potato, what do I know? I would be thrilled if McVay takes Round 3, even it's 4-4 at that point.
Winner: McVay. 5-2 and COUNTING, BABY!!!
Round 4: Final Record. No more 7-9 BS, right? Technically, although Fisher lost all control over the team during this time, the last 3 losses weren't his. He ended up 4-9, or 30.7%. So, McVay has to get to 5-11 to hit 31% to win the round.
Winner: McVay. Even if he loses EVERY game from here out, he still ends up 31% to beat Fisher's embarrassing 30.7%.
To quote McVay himself, "We haven't arrived by any stretch" ; but I am loving the journey nonetheless.
