[The Ripper]

from mike florio in march: As the Raiders proved more than 30 years ago, the antitrust laws prevent the NFL from telling any of its owners where to do business. doesn't this still apply today?

It does especially with the American Needle decision but it will depend on where the case is heard and if there is one.

[den-the-coach]

It does especially with the American Needle decision but it will depend on where the case is heard and if there is one.

This is the first post I've seen on this board from you Ripper nice to have you. You kept me sane with your posts on ROD!

[OldSchool]

Welcome aboard Ripper!

Also I just laugh at these articles from the St Louis media. And some people cling to them like they're the gospel truth.

[Elvis]

from mike florio in march: As the Raiders proved more than 30 years ago, the antitrust laws prevent the NFL from telling any of its owners where to do business. doesn't this still apply today?

And remember what the future Governor of MO said about it in 1995:

'''The NFL teams are separate, independent businesses that compete with one another on and off the field,'' Mr. Nixon says. ''If the other NFL teams and the Rams' competitors act as a cartel to stop them from doing business in the city of their choice, it would be a classic restraint of trade."

Heard Vinnie B. on the radio today and he continues to say that in the end he thinks the 3 owners get together and work something out, and that probably means Rams in Inglewood with the Chargers and some kind of help for the Raiders...

[Elvis]

It does especially with the American Needle decision but it will depend on where the case is heard and if there is one.

This is the first post I've seen on this board from you Ripper nice to have you. You kept me sane with your posts on ROD!

Welcome Ripper, you bring a lot of great content and knowledge to the table even it it isn't appreciated elsewhere...

[Elvis]

is this a for real read??? what kind of "new" crap load of a list, of STL excuses, will we be treated to next?
1) kroenke may not have the votes...pray for rain STL, by the way neither may spanos...
2)relo guidelines have changed...ok, so now we go by the rules, as stan and the rams have..did you notice that randy?
3) ...refer to 2)
4)chargers and raiders, viable plan..now that's just funny...and stans plan is..unviable? ..hilarious
5) the rams can't be counted on.. thank god the STL can..way to hold up your end of the bargain.. LMAO
6) the chargers are due??? so we gotta make dean happy? now that's relevant to the LA situation.. no wonder you work in STL...

I'll give Karraker a little credit, he's playing a really bad hand...

[Hacksaw]

Welcome Ripper. You seem like a very knowledgeable guy after following the heated debate at ROD. Props for your tenacity. Glad you could join us.

[The Ripper]

Thank you, glad to be here.

[TomSlick]

http://www.101sports.com/2015/06/15/six-reasons-to-believe-the-rams-will-stay-in-st-louis/

Six Reasons to Believe the Rams Will Stay in St. Louis

Posted by: Randy Karraker in National Football League, Uncategorized June 15, 2015


5) The Rams can’t be counted on to get it right in Los Angeles.

Also according to Bonsignore, the Rams (who didn’t comment on their presentation) had a message to the committee that “The NFL has one shot to get it right in L.A. and that’s the Rams in Inglewood.” With due respect to our local franchise, how can they be expected to get it right?

In Kroenke’s 20 seasons of part-ownership or ownership, the team has had four winning seasons. They’ve gone through eight head coaches. Their personnel department has drafted three players in the last fifteen years that have made a Pro Bowl.

An iconic franchise like the Lakers, with sixteen World Championships, had to slash ticket prices this season, cutting $400 tickets down to $119, to get people to come to games. The Lakers won back-to-back titles in 2009 and 2010, capped three straight finals appearances, and still fans turned their backs.

How will the L.A. populous react to a team that hasn’t had a winning season in eleven years and had the worst five year stretch in history? Can you really trust them to get it right?

We all know the RAMS have stunk it up for quite awhile, but Stan has only had the reins for 3+ years. Considering the RAMS were a sub-standard semi-pro team when he took over, the RAMS have made strides in the direction of a solid team. Besides, the expertise required to buy real estate and build a world class stadium is not quite the same as building a team.

[Hacksaw]

Exactly Tom. He's done more and his few years as the owner then his predecessor did in 28 seasons.

The GSOT was a fluke. and even though they lucked into such a fabulous squad look how they squandered it away. Thank gawd GF and her band of merry men have moved down the road..
We are now getting built RAM tough and if the stars align, the Los Angeles Rams will be playing some stout football for years to come.
Like Robert Plant said, "does anybody remember" playoffs?