2016

Kroenke Plans on Moving Team to City of Angels Rams more than likely to bid adieu to St. Louis after 21 seasons As the 2015-16 NFL season came to a close, the St. Louis Rams were once again short of a playoff spot and finished the season 7-9. To add salt to the wound, the constant threat from Rams owner Stan Kroenke to move his team to Los Angeles is nearly inevitable. St. Louis has yet to have seen an over .500 record since the 2003 campaign and hasn’t won or been to the Super Bowl in more than 10 years. From the regretful draft picks to constant coaching staff changes to a push for a new stadium in St. Louis, there are many reasons for the fan base to lose interest. “I still care about them, they’re still a home team,” junior Jaylin Williams said. “I grew up watching them.” “I’d be upset knowing they left, but I’d still support them because I like the players they’ve added like Tavon Austin, Janoris Jenkins and running back sensation Todd Gurley,” junior Jordan Gladney said enthusiastically. It seems like Los Angeles is thirsty for another team after recently getting another team, LAFC. LA is fighting for one of three NFL teams: the Chargers, the Oakland Raiders or the St. Louis Rams. For any of these clubs to relocate, 24 of the 32 franchise owners must approve. Although the owners of the three franchises looking to relocate are unsatisfied with the stadiums their teams play in, league commissioner says there’s no possible way for an update on their arenas. St. Louis football fans are questioning if a different franchise would keep their hometown support. “At first, probably not. But if they grow on me, eventually I’ll support [them],” Gladney said. This week there is a special owners meeting taking place in Houston, , that will ultimately decide the fate of the St. Louis Rams. It would seem logical to move the Rams to Los Angeles since they played there for nearly 50 years (1946-1995).