It's been a while since we've walked the pavements of St. Louis. In the midst of the busy, bustling high school hoops season, it seems nobody really cares to talk about the sports scene up I-55 for the time being.
The Cardinals and Rams each had terrible seasons. And the Blues are no sure thing for a playoff slot, needing to make up only six points but having to jump four teams. So, we have little to talk about.
But today's news that Sir Issac Bruce would no longer be wearing the horns, and instead moving across the division to reunite with former Rams coach Mike Martz, was the St. Louis wake-up call that I needed.
From what I can tell, the Rams are in a complete re-boost of their organization. According the St. Louis Post Dispatch's Jeff Gordon, it wouldn't be a surprise if a third of the Rams roster is different next year. The organization has been penny pinching in all corners of the couch in hopes to land at least one impact defensive player off the free agent list. A number two spot in the draft allows for trading possibilities, or just a really damn good pick. Although, it seems St. Louis can't hit the nail on the head with their first round picks.
Also, Trent Green may be coming back to St. Louis as a backup quarterback option. I'm sure he's anxious at the chance to play football for a real team again, instead of the hell-hole they call Chiefs football.
As for the Cardinals. Hasta la vista to Cardinal favorite Scotty Spiezo. It was a nice run, what with the red facial hair and all, but you can only screw up so many times. And there's no need to dumb this situation down at all. I feel bad for Speezy, but the Cardinals did the right thing in cutting ties. I get the feeling that drinking and driving will not be tolerated within the organization any longer. Unless, of course, it's Albert Pujols or Chris Carpenter or former steroid user Juan Gonzalez.
But, in all honesty, how long were the Cardinals planning on milking the late-career success of Scott Spiezo? He was great in our World Series run, and he's been clutch many times over the last two seasons, but enough is enough. Not even Bo Hart was good forever.
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