The St. Louis Rams have confirmed the hiring of Steve Spagnuolo as their next head coach. The original report by Bernie Miklasz of the St. Louis Post Dispatch has now become reality as the Rams have confirmed it on their website. Other sites have also confirmed the announcement.
"PROFOOTBALLTALKAdam Schefter is reporting that the Rams have hired Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo as their new head coach. Per Schefter, it is a four-year, $11.5 million deal.RAMSSpagnuolo was believed to be a favorite of ownership after an impressive presentation and interview in Los Angeles on Thursday afternoonSt. Louis Post DispatchSpagnuolo was believed to be a favorite of ownership after an impressive presentation and interview in Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon. What’s your immediate reaction to the Rams hiring Steve Spagnuolo as head coach?"
St. Louis Rams fans also seem to be on board. The current St. Louis Post Dispatch poll “What’s your immediate reaction to the Rams hiring Steve Spagnuolo as head coach?” Has the following results.
Thumbs up! 96%
Thumbs down! 4%
I concur. I will also be true to my word and I will now renew my St. Louis Rams tickets for 2009. With Haslett as head coach I was going to drop my tickets for 2009. What are your thoughts about the new hire Steve Spagnuolo?