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IMPORTANT DATES:
Key days in the 2009-10 Season

ALERT BOX: 8/17/09
Notice to fans: Due to weather today's practice has been moved inside and will be closed to the public.

The St. Louis Rams will hold the team’s first training camp under first-year head coach Steve Spagnuolo at the Russell Training Center in Earth City. Rookies, quarterbacks and selected veterans will report to the Russell Training Center on July 29 and hold two practices on July 30. The remainder of the team will report July 30 and the first full-squad practice will be held on July 31.

The St. Louis Rams Bud Light Training Camp presented by Russell Athletic will feature 32 practices open to the public at the Russell Training Center in Earth City, Mo., and an open scrimmage at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo., on August 7. The Rams will travel to New York to take on the Jets on August 14 in their first presason contest, before returing to St. Louis to host the Atlanta Falcons at the newly-renovated Edward Jones Dome on August 21. The Rams will conclude training camp on August 23 before finishing their preseason schedule with contests at Cincinnati (August 27) and vs. Kansas City in the annual Governor’s Cup contest (September 3).

This past offseason, Rams owners Chip Rosenbloom and Lucia Rodriguez oversaw a sweeping reorganization of the Rams’ front office. Rosenbloom promoted Billy Devaney to General Manager and named Kevin Demoff Executive Vice President of Football Operations/Chief Operating Officer. Working closely with Devaney, and owner/vice chairman Stan Kroenke, Rosenbloom and Rodriguez also helped coordinate the coaching search that resulted in former New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo being named the 25th head coach in the 72-year history of the Rams.

Spagnuolo, who enters his 11th season in the NFL, came to the Rams after a stellar career as defensive coordinator of the New York Giants and was the architect of the defense that shut down the high-octane New England Patriots in the Giants’ stunning 17-14 win in Super Bowl XLII. He was with New York for two seasons, after serving on the defensive staff of the Philadelphia Eagles for eight years. Steve coached in the college ranks and in professional football in Europe for 18 years before joining the Eagles in 1999. Spagnuolo will lead a coaching staff that includes Defensive Coordinator Ken Flajole, Offensive Coordinator Pat Shurmur and Special Teams Coordinator Tom McMahon.

The offseason saw the Rams make moves on-the-field as well. The Rams franchised free safety Oshiomogho Atogwe, re-signed starting cornerback Ron Bartell and added starting center Jason Brown from the Baltimore Ravens. The Rams also added solid contributors in safety James Butler from the Giants and fullback Mike Karney from the New Orleans Saints. In April, St. Louis added seven players in the NFL Draft, including second-overall choice tackle Jason Smith and second-round choice linebacker James Laurinaitis.

Fans are encouraged to come to the Russell Training Center and support the Rams during traning camp. Bleachers will be provided around the practice fields for fans to sit, and additional seating will be available on the hill near the fields. Official Rams’ merchandise and limited refreshments will be for sale. An autograph session will follow each open morning practice and the Lindenwood scrimmage, subject to change.

Follow Stlouisrams.com through Traning Camp with special features and notes from Nick Wagoner on the various players available. In addition, Nick will provide his own perspective in a blog and answer your camp questions starting on July 28 in his mailbag. Submit your questions and check back each evening for the mailbag! Stay tuned to Stlouisrams.com for answers to all your questions.

2009 RAMS TRAINING CAMP OPEN PRACTICE SCHEDULE
The 2009 St. Louis Rams Bud Light Training Camp presented by Russell Athletic will feature 32 open practices at the Russell Training Center in Earth City, Mo., and an open scrimmage held at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo. Weather and field conditions are evaluated daily, so all dates and times provided are subject to change. For up-to-date practice schedules please call the Training Camp hotline at 314-516-8852.
Date	Open Practice Times
Thursday, July 30	Practice (quarterbacks, rookies and selected veterans) 8:15 – 9:30 a.m. Practice (quarterbacks, rookies and selected veterans) 2:15 – 3:15 p.m.
Friday, July 31	Practice 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 1	Practice 8:15 – 10:30 a.m. Practice 2:45 – 4:25 p.m.
Sunday, August 2	Practice 8:15 – 10:30 a.m. Practice 2:45 – 4:25 p.m.
Monday, August 3	Practice 8:15 – 10:30 a.m. Practice 2:45 – 4:25 p.m.
Tuesday, August 4	Practice 8:15 – 10:30 a.m. Practice 2:45 – 4 p.m.
Wednesday, August 5	Practice 8:15 – 10:30 a.m. Practice 2:15 – 3:15 p.m.
Thursday, August 6	Practice 8:15 – 10:30 a.m. Practice 2:45 – 4 p.m.
Friday, August 7	Practice 8:15 – 9:55 a.m. Scrimmage 6:30 p.m. Lindenwood University 209 S. Kingshighway St. Charles, Mo. 63301
Saturday, August 8	No Practice
Sunday, August 9	Practice 8:15 – 10:30 a.m. Practice 2:15 – 3:15 p.m. - Closed
Monday, August 10	Practice 8:15 – 10:30 a.m. Practice 2:45 – 4 p.m.
Tuesday, August 11	Practice 8:15 – 10:30 a.m. Practice 2:15 – 3:15 p.m.
Wednesday, August 12	Practice 8:15 – 10:30 a.m. Practice 2:45 – 4 p.m.
Sunday, August 16	Practice 2:30 – 4:45 p.m.
Monday, August 17	Closed Practice 1:25 – 2:45 p.m.
Tuesday, August 18	Practice 8:15 – 10:30 a.m. Practice 1:25 – 2:45 p.m.
Wednesday, August 19	Practice 11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Sunday, August 23	Practice 2:30 – 4:45 p.m.

SCRIMMAGE AT LINDENWOOD

The St. Louis Rams will hold an open scrimmage during training camp on Friday, August 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo. The practice will last approximately two hours. Players will sign autographs following the conclusion of practice.

Lindenwood University
209 South Kingshighway Street
Saint Charles, MO 63301

From Interstate 70/270 Interchange:
Take Interstate 70 W across the Blanchette Bridge (Missouri River). Take Exit
228 and turn right onto First Capitol Drive. Follow First Capitol Drive for 3/4
mile. At the First Capitol Drive/Kingshighway traffic light, turn left into the
Lindenwood campus.

From Interstate 64 in Chesterfield, Mo:
Travel west across the Daniel Boone Bridge (Missouri River). Take Exit 10 at
Highway 94. Turn right. Follow Highway 94 north and cross I-70. The name of
Highway 94 changes to First Capitol. Proceed to Kingshighway. At the First
Capitol Drive/Kingshighway traffic light, turn left into the Lindenwood campus.

EVENTS AT THE RUSSELL TRAINING CENTER

Rams Kids Club Day
Saturday, August 1 (8:15 - 10:30 a.m.)
Kids Club members will have access to a special Rams Kids Club VIP tent
during practice. A full-season membership is $20 and is open to children ages
4 to 15. Kids Club members receive a membership card, access to membersonly
events and exclusive merchandise. Members also receive special offers
at local businesses.

Earth City Day
Thursday, August 6 (8:15 - 10:30 a.m.)
Friday, August 7 (8:15 - 10:30 a.m.)

Goodwill Donation Day
Sunday, August 9
A Goodwill trailer will be on location at the Russell Training Center. Fans are
asked to bring items to donate when attending that day’s practices.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH AT CAMP

Throughout training camp, the Rams community outreach department will host various non-profits who are making a difference in St. Louis. More than 25 groups whose missions range from fulfilling dreams of seriously ill children to providing opportunities for children with physical disabilities will be provided special access to watch the Rams prepare for the 2009 season.

Invited charities include: Annie Malone, Immigrant and Refugee Program, Fisher House, Disabled Veterans, Angels Arms, Kid Talk, Dream Center, American Red Cross, Diversity Awareness Partnership, Epilepsy Foundation, Lift for Life Academy, Delta Gamma Center, St. Louis Area Foodbank, Healthy Youth Partnership, Make-A-Wish, Down Syndrome Association, Character Plus, Catch a Falling Star, Children’s Home Society of Missouri, Disabled Athletes Sports Association, Team Activities for Special Kids, Special
Olympics, Ronald McDonald House, United Way, Dream Factory and Gateway Classic Foundation.

A Rams cheerleader will be in attendance at all open practices and available to sign autographs and take photographs with the fans.