RAMS TO HOST BILLS SUNDAY AND RECOGNIZE

LOS ANGELES RAMS TO HOST BUFFALO BILLS SUNDAY AND RECOGNIZE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH & BREAST CANCER AWARENESS



The Rams will continue their inaugural season back home in Los Angeles when they host the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, October 9 at 1:25 PM PT at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Bills-Rams game will air on CBS 2 in Los Angeles and also will be broadcast in English on ESPNLA 710 AM and100.3 FM The Sound, and in Spanish on ESPN Deportes 1330 AM.

Below are some of the highlights taking place at Sunday’s game. For more information about the Rams gameday experience, please visit www.therams.com/gameday.



RAMS TO CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15), the Rams will present PILAR PINEL, President and CEO of Embracing Latina Leadership Alliance (ELLAS), with the Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award prior to the game. As part of the award, Pinel had the opportunity to select an organization that serves the local Hispanic community to receive a $2,000 donation and she chose Fiesta Corazon del Puerto.

In addition, Pinel will serve as the coin toss captain for the game.

A mentoring/leadership program serving the Greater Long Beach and Los Angeles Areas, Pinel founded ELLAS in 2003. ELLAS’ vision is to inspire and empower Latinas to broaden the perception of what they can pursue and achieve educationally and professionally. Pinel’s exemplary leadership and public relations etiquette, has gained her the recognition and respect of city, state and federal representatives, school districts, higher education institutions, law enforcement agencies and community constituency at large. On March 12, 2012, the Los Angeles County Commission For Women and the County of Los Angeles, Fourth District Supervisor Don Knabe, honored Pinel with the Woman of the Year Award for her on-going dedication and goodwill ambassadorship in the community.

Additionally, the Rams, in partnership with Corona and Univision 34, will host a special tailgate prior to the game at the Corona Extra Beach House. This tailgate will feature Hispanic cuisine, a special michelada mobile bar, a DJ and eight-piece Mariachi band, Corona giveaways and Univision talent and activities.

The Corona Extra Beach House at Gate 1 opens three hours prior to kickoff and offers premium beverage options and the chance to watch NFL RedZone, showing every touchdown from every game on Sunday mornings and afternoons. Fans must enter through Gates 1 or 28 to access The Corona Extra Beach House prior to general doors open.

The ultimate way to Find Your Gameday Beach ® for every Rams home game is at the Corona Extra Beach House outside the east end of the stadium. Kickback and enjoy a tailgate experience only Corona can deliver. Complete with relaxing chairs, shady umbrellas, a beach bar serving up ice cold Corona on draft and more, it’s the place for pre-game festivities. Visit the Beach House and celebrate the return of the Los Angeles Rams with a Corona.

Over the past month, the Rams celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month in a variety of ways. On September 22, they hosted a PLAY 60 Character Camp at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. PLAY 60 Character Camps are part of the NFL’s year-round Hispanic outreach initiative, focused on offering youth opportunities to play and experience the game of football while emphasizing exercise and reinforcing the importance of character in athletics and life. On September 29, the Rams introduced the Character Playbook education initiative at the Santee Education Complex, a LAUSD high school in South Central LA with a student body that is more than 90% Hispanic.

RAMS SUPPORT A CRUCIAL CATCH

The Rams are dedicating this game against the Bills as their A Crucial Catch game as part of the NFL’s campaign that supports the American Cancer Society and Breast Cancer Awareness, raising awareness for the importance of regular breast cancer screenings. Details about the ways A Crucial Catch will be integrated on Sunday include:

· The Rams will host a VIP tailgate and ultimate pampering experience for 50 women and men who have fought or are currently fighting breast cancer.

· During player introductions, the 50 survivors and fighters will form a “survivor tunnel” that the players will run through as the team takes the field.

· The Rams have pledged $1,000 to the American Cancer Society per reception and team partners Albertsons, Vons & Pavilions Foundation as well as Cedars-Sinai Medical Center are matching the performance donation, with proceeds benefiting breast cancer charities.

· Volunteers from Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) will also be outside the Coliseum passing out pink breast cancer awareness ribbons to fans as they enter the stadium. ZTA is encouraging fans to use the hashtag #ZTAThinkPink to show their support while wearing their pink ribbons.

· CBS 2 will showcase elements of A Crucial Catch throughout their broadcast of the game which culminates a week-long focus on the cause.

· Rams Chief Operating Officer KEVIN DEMOFF, who is participating in the ACS’ Real Mean Wear Pink campaign and is also a member of the ACS’ CEOs Against Cancer, will host local CEOs at the game as part of the team’s partnership with the organization.

· Additionally, the Rams will be supporting A Crucial Catch Day, which will take place at the Venice Family Clinic on Oct. 25. A Crucial Catch Day provides $50,000 in funding to support increased access to breast cancer education and screening resources in underserved communities.



NOLAN CROMWELL TO LIGHT THE TORCH

Former Los Angeles Rams S NOLAN CROMWELL will return to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to be honored pregame and help light the torch in the Peristyle end of the Coliseum following the coin toss. Cromwell was drafted by the Rams in the second round of the 1977 Draft and played his entire 11-year career in Los Angeles.

In addition, Cromwell also will be the alumni guest in the Vivid Seats Official VIP Tailgate prior to the game. The Vivid Seats Tailgate at Gate 28 opens three hours prior to kickoff to those with a VIP Tailgate ticket. The Tailgate includes open bar, catering and televisions.

NAYA RIVERA TO PERFORM NATIONAL ANTHEM

Southern California-native NAYA RIVERA will perform the National Anthem prior to kickoff. Rivera is an actress, singer and author of the new memoir, Sorry Not Sorry: Dreams, Mistakes, and Growing Up. For six seasons she played Santana Lopez on the hit show Glee.

RAMS TO SALUTE STAFF SERGEANT CHARLIE LINVILLE

During the first quarter, the Rams will salute Staff Sergeant CHARLIE LINVILLE for his service and his great accomplishments. Staff Sergeant Linville served in the United States Marine Corps as an Assault Man and EOD Technician. During his 2011 deployment in the Helmand Province, Afghanistan, he was struck by an IED that required surgery resulting in a below-the-knee amputation. During his rehabilitation, Staff Sergeant Linville joined The Heroes Project where he took his rehabilitation to the next level by climbing mountains. Through his hard work and determination, SSgt. Linville became the first combat wounded to veteran to summit Mount Everest on May 19, 2016.



RAMS ENCOURAGE FANS TO REGISTER TO VOTE

The Rams are proud to join with California Secretary of State ALEX PADILLA to encourage voter registration and civic participation. Rams fans, remember to register to vote by October 24 in order to participate in the November 8 election. Visit www.RegisterToVote.ca.gov for more information.

RAMS PLAYERS, COACH JEFF FISHER, GENERAL MANAGER LES SNEAD AND COO KEVIN DEMOFF PURCHASE RECORD-NUMBER OF SEASON TICKETS FOR LOCAL CHARITIES AND SCHOOLS

A record-number of Rams players and executives purchased season tickets for local charities and school groups to attend 2016 home games. Players participating in the “Rams All Community Team” ticket donation program include: TAVON AUSTIN, MARK BARRON, KENNY BRITT, MICHAEL BROCKERS, JAMON BROWN, AARON DONALD, E.J. GAINES, JARED GOFF, CORY HARKEY, WILLIAM HAYES, JOHNNY HEKKER, LAMARCUS JOYNER, CASE KEENUM, LANCE KENDRICKS, JAKE McQUAIDE, ALEC OGLETREE, BRIAN QUICK, ROBERT QUINN, GREG ROBINSON, RODGER SAFFOLD, EUGENE SIMS, AND GREG ZUERLEIN. Head coach JEFF FISHER, general manager LES SNEAD, and chief operating officer/ executive vice president of football operations KEVIN DEMOFF are also participating in the program. Local non-profits and school groups interested in learning more about “All Community Team” ticket opportunities can visit www.therams.com/community.

RAMS DEFENSIVE LINEMEN AND COACH MIKE WAUFLE MAKE FINANCIAL PLEDGE TO “SACK HOMELESSNESS”

During the 2016 season, for every sack the Rams defense records on the playing field, each defensive lineman as well as defensive line coach, MIKE WAUFLE, will make a $100 personal donation to help fight homelessness in Los Angeles. The Rams defensive line began the “Sack Homelessness” initiative in St. Louis during the 2012 season. In its four years of existence, the performance-based donation program has generated more than $200,000.



2016 RAMS REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE


DATE
OPPONENT
TIME
NETWORK

Week 1
Sept. 12
at San Francisco 49ers (Mon)
7:20 PM
ESPN

Week 2
Sep. 18
Seattle Seahawks
1:05 PM
FOX

Week 3
Sep. 25
at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1:05 PM
FOX

Week 4
Oct. 2
at Arizona Cardinals
1:25 PM
FOX

Week 5
Oct. 9
Buffalo Bills
1:25 PM
CBS

Week 6
Oct. 16
at Detroit Lions
10 AM
FOX

Week 7
Oct. 23
New York Giants (London)
6:30 AM
NFLN

Bye Week

Week 9
Nov. 6
Carolina Panthers
1:05 PM
FOX

Week 10
Nov. 13
at New York Jets
10 AM
FOX

Week 11
Nov. 20
Miami Dolphins
1:05 PM
FOX

Week 12
Nov. 27
at New Orleans Saints
10 AM
FOX

Week 13
Dec. 4
at New England Patriots
10 AM
FOX

Week 14
Dec. 11
Atlanta Falcons
1:25 PM
FOX

Week 15
Dec. 15
at Seattle Seahawks (Thu)
5:25 PM
NBC/NFLN/Twitter

Week 16
Dec. 24
San Francisco 49ers (Sat)
1:25 PM
FOX

Week 17
Jan. 1
Arizona Cardinals
1:25 PM
FOX






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