1977 LOS ANGELES RAMS Rams spearhead new Coliseum configuration which reduces capacity from 91,038 to 71,039. With Lawrence McCutcheon setting new club career rushing record of 5,523 yards, the Rams (10-4) roll to their fifth straight division title. Isiah Robertson earns NFC Linebacker of Year award for third consecutive season. Larry Brooks and Monte Jackson receive first team All-Pro recognition. The Ram defense ranked second in the NFL. Shutting out 3 oponents. Following the campaign Knox resigns to take Buffalo Bills head coaching post

Rams vs Atlanta

Namath couldn't get the Ram offense moving and Atlanta had sucess with their blitz.

Rams lose the opener of the 77 season 17-6.

Rams vs Eagles

Rams home opener for the 1977 season brought a win over the Eagles.

Bob Bruzinski and the rest of the Ram defense were great. Shutting out Philly 20-0.

Rams vs Niners

The Ram defense shined and Namath had his best day as a Ram.

The defense sacked Plunkett 6 times as the Rams made it two in a row 34-14.

Rams vs Bears

The year was 1977 (God,seems like a week ago) my parents went to Tahoe for the weekend.

My Father who loved the crap table, rarely bet on sport games.

Came back and had a $500.00 bet on the Monday Night Game.

It was the Rams vs Bears and my Dad had to lay 8 1/2 points

I was 16 working as a bus boy for Ramada Inn.

I got off work the same time the game started.

Listening on the radio and driving as fast as I can to my home.

Joe Namath throws two quick TD's and the Rams take a 14-0 early first quarter lead.

As I walk in my Dad's house, he meets me and is so excited and says "JC,Namath is the greatest QB ever!!! Look at the arm.

"Why didn't we get him seasons ago?" The Super Bowl!!!!!

"Look at the arm,JC,look at the arm (as he demostrates with his arm throwing)."

All the while holding that betting slip from Harrah's.
Then he says with this smile on his face "JC,who should I bet on next week?"

Like this game is over.

That was the omen and anyway it's our Rams.

Namath throw his first interception.

TD Bears.

Joe Namath throws his 2nd interception,

TD Bears. 14-14 game but to my Father it is 22 1/2 to 14 Bears.

On the next series, Namath loses yards and the Rams punt and the Bears take a 17-14 lead.

Thru all this my Father hasn't said a word.

After the Bear's FG, he quietly gets up an goes to his bedroom.

On the very next series, Joe Namath throws his third interception and you hear my Dad scream "GET THAT SON OF A BITCH OUT OF THE GAME".

In less than 20 minutes, Joe Namath went from the Greatest QB of all time to a son of a unwed mother.

Well, that was the last pass Namath ever threw and my Dad stayed on the crap table.

Rams vs saints

Rams get by the Saints, barely 14-7.

Rams vs Vikings

On a Monday Night, the Rams dominated the Vikings. Winning 35-3.

Sacking Tartkenton seven times.

Rams vs Bucs

Mccutcheon has a big day and so does the Ram defense 31-0 win.

Rams vs Packers

The Ram defense shined as the Rams won 24-6.

Rams vs Niners

Bill Simpson intercepts 3 passes as the Rams win 24-10.

Rams vs Browns

Rams get their third shutout of the season in a 9-0 win.

Rams vs Raiders 1977: Rams-Raiders Thriller The World Champion Oakland Raiders met the Los Angeles Rams in week 12 of the season. The 9-2 Raiders were coming off a impressive victory over the Buffalo Bills 34-13. The 8-3 Rams also won the week before as they shut out the Cleveland Browns 9-0. Over 77,000 fans packed the Los Angeles Coliseum and they weren't disappointed. The Raiders got on the board first as a pass interference call on Isiah Robertson put the ball on the Ram's four yard line.Two plays later, Mark Van Eeghan gaves the Raiders a 7-0 lead. Then the Ram defense took over, sacking Kenny Stabler 5 times. But, the Raiders were just as dominating. The Rams could only get into field goal range twice in the first half. After Septein hits two field goals to narrow the Raiders lead to 7-6 the half ends. In the 2nd half, the Ram defense was even more awesome as they intercepted four Stabler passes. With a minute left in the third quarter, the Rams had a 4th and goal on the Raiders one yard line. Coach Knox decides to go for the TD. John Cappeletti easily scored as the Rams offensive line blew the Raiders defensive line off the ball, making the score 13-7 Rams. But, these are the Raiders. The World Champion Raiders. Stabler hits TE Dave Casper with the "Ghost to the Post" TD making it 14-13 Raiders with less than 2 minutes to go. On 2nd and 7 on the Rams 45 yard line, Pat Haden does a play action pass and Harold Jackson burns Lester Hayes on a give and go. Haden's pass was perfect as Jackson scores on a 55 yard game winning TD. The Coliseum erupted into one big roar and I was one of them. The Rams beat the World Champion Raiders 20-14. One Awesome game.

Rams vs Atlanta Pat Haden had his best day in 1977 as the Rams win 23-7.

Rams vs Redskins

Rams lose 17-14.

THE MUD BOWL

It was time for our revenge. Tarkenton was out with a broken leg, putting "General" Bob Lee in charge of their offense.

Just weeks earlier, we destroyed the Vikings 35-3.(that same night they filmed the plays for the movie Heaven Can Wait at halftime) And the playoff game was finally in the L.A. Coliseum.

It would have been better for us if we played the game in Minnesota.

It rained for three straight days and nights before the game, turning the Coliseum turf into goo. The "Mud Bowl" was made for the plodding Vikings.
Chuck Foreman ran for 101 yards and a touchdown. Lee completed only five passes, but he did not turn the ball over.

Haden, meanwhile, threw three interceptions (to this day, I am convinced Joe Namath would of gotten us a win), including one in the end zone.

Rafael Septien missed a short field goal, and the Rams once again were on the short end of the score, 14-7.