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1948 Rams vs Oilers

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 11:20 am
by Old Coach
This is one I really got wrong. I thought the Rams would beat Houston. Houston actually dominated the game for 3 quarters as they built up a 28-10 lead. Cleveland mounted a furious comeback that got them to within 28-27 with just about 2 minutes remaining. Houston scored the clinching TD when Lauricella ripped off a 64 yard run. The Rams were bunched up tight at the LOS to stop a 3rd & 2 play when Lauricella popped through and there was no one in position to catch him. Had the Rams forced a punt, I believe they would have driven for a winning score because the Houston defense was showing severe fatigue.

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RE: 1948 Rams vs Oilers

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 11:23 am
by Old Coach
Picture Set 2

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RE: 1948 Rams vs Oilers

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 11:23 am
by Old Coach
Picture Set 3

RE: 1948 Rams vs Oilers

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 11:24 am
by Old Coach
Here's Picture Set 3 with the pictures.

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RE: 1948 Rams vs Oilers

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 11:27 am
by Old Coach
Picture Set 4. The last frame shows the indivdual stats for the game. As you can see both teams had it's offensive stars but Lauricella of Houston, a single wing tailback, dominated the game with his running and passing.

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