LA abuzz for Rams, but how long will honeymoon last?

S

Sports News

Guest
By Mark Lamport-Stokes LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - While there is palpable excitement for NFL fans in Los Angeles as they celebrate the return of the Rams to the city after two decades away in St. Louis, there is also a strong sense of "Let's wait and see." The Rams are not expected to set the league alight with the quality of their play, having posted nine straight losing seasons with just four winning campaigns during their 21 years in St. Louis and a cumulative 64-127-1 record. In addition, Los Angeles is the nation's second-largest media market and its sports fans have been spoilt for choice over the years, given the many championships won by some of the city's other professional teams. What is certain, though, is that the Rams will be able to enjoy something of a honeymoon period as their fans flock in big numbers to the iconic Coliseum for the first few home games of the upcoming season.

Continue reading...
 
Back
Top