Gunzlingr
11-17-2003, 09:20 AM
The offense was stuck in neutral. The coverage units were shooting craps. And the clock was ticking.
When it comes to Mike Martz's virtues, patience never has been near the top of the list. So trailing 14-3, he went into the "Mad Mike" mode with two fourth-down gambles and an onside kick.
If the gambles fail, Martz is fitted for the dunce cap. But they worked, jump-starting the Rams from a lethargic first half and an 11-point deficit to a 23-21 victory over Chicago on Sunday at Soldier Field.
more (http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/Sports/Rams/990D16EEA374AEDA86256DE1001A177D?OpenDocument&Headline=Rams+win+game+of+chance)
When it comes to Mike Martz's virtues, patience never has been near the top of the list. So trailing 14-3, he went into the "Mad Mike" mode with two fourth-down gambles and an onside kick.
If the gambles fail, Martz is fitted for the dunce cap. But they worked, jump-starting the Rams from a lethargic first half and an 11-point deficit to a 23-21 victory over Chicago on Sunday at Soldier Field.
more (http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/Sports/Rams/990D16EEA374AEDA86256DE1001A177D?OpenDocument&Headline=Rams+win+game+of+chance)