GETTING THE GOAT
The pass rush will try to knock Tampa Bay’s Brady off his throne Rams linebacker Reeder represents Delaware, his tough, underdog state
TAMPA >> When the stars of the Rams’ defense look across the line of scrimmage at Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady today, most will find bad playoff memories staring back.
Aaron Donald never likes to talk about the Rams’ loss to Brady and the Patriots in the Super Bowl following the 2018 season. Jalen Ramsey tries not to think about when he and the Jaguars led but lost to Brady and the Patriots in the AFC championship game following the 2017 season. Eric Weddle can only hope time has eased the pain of his Chargers falling to Brady and the Pats in the AFC title game after the 2007 season.
But one Rams star has an uplifting memory to share.
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Tens of thousands of motorists plow through the great state of Delaware daily, hellbent on getting somewhere else.
Almost a million people consider Delaware their home, not just a bridge. They prize those who leave, succeed and don’t forget.
Troy Reeder was a four-quarter star in high school and was on the all-rookie Big Ten team at Penn State. But when his brother Colby chose the U. of Delaware, Troy transferred away from possible Rose Bowls and to the proud FCS program that features the same winged helmet Michigan does.
Now Reeder is the middle of the Rams defense, relaying the game plan from coordinator Raheem Morris. He is also coming on strong
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