Rams take full advantage of Todd Gurley in impressive win over Dallas CowboysBy RICH HAMMOND |
rhammond@scng.com | Orange County Register
ARLINGTON, Texas — “Middle-school offense.” Todd Gurley didn’t mince words, and good for him.
A year ago, the Rams were lost. They ran the ball like a team clad in cement shoes. Touchdowns drives were as infrequent as traffic-free jaunts on the 405. Frustration mounted, and finally Gurley let loose after a game and opined that a group of teenagers could organize an offense equal to the Rams’ attack.
Turns out, the offense just needed Coach Sean McVay, who might pass for a high school senior if he shaved.
Gurley, sullen and criticized last year, now arguably is the NFL’s top all-purpose threat, and is the main reason why the Rams are the league’s surprise team. After a bumpy first half, the Rams responded with brilliance Sunday afternoon and rallied for a 35-30 victory over the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
“When you’re winning, I’m telling you, it makes everything so much better,” Gurley said with a big grin.
What a turnaround. Gurley led the Rams in rushing (121 yards on 23 carries) and receiving (94 yards and one touchdown on seven catches) Sunday and accounted for more than half of the Rams’ 412 yards. His turnaround is the main reason why the Rams have a 3-1 record and flying higher than anyone expected.
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