Ruling in Favor of St. Louis Rams Increases Speculation of New Stadium in Maryland Heights

Federal arbitrators ruled in favor of the St. Louis Rams' proposal to upgrade the Edward Jones Dome. But with the St. Louis CVC expected to reject that plan, the reality of the Rams playing in Maryland Heights is getting more consideration.

With federal arbitrators ruling in favor of the St. Louis Rams' renovation plan for the Edward Jones Dome, focus has already started to shift to the possibility of a new stadium, the St. Louis Post-Disatch reports. Where would that new stadium go? One plan is calling for it to be built in a large area of farmland in Maryland Heights along Highway 141 near Interstate 70.  Increasing speculation that the Rams could move to somewhere other than the City of St. Louis is a report from ESPN, which says an attorney for the agency that runs the home of the St. Louis Rams says it is unlikely it will implement the team's plan to upgrade the Edward Jones Dome. According to that report, the St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission has 30 days from…

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Super Bowl Officials: Bridgeton-Native to Judge Super Bowl 47

Joe Larrew, a Bridgeton-native, will be the side judge during Super Bowl 47, the NFL announced Wednesday.

Football fans from around the world will tune into watch Super Bowl 47 Sunday evening. Whether they know it or not, they'll be seeing plenty of one Bridgeton man. Joe Larrew, a Bridgeton-native, will be the side judge during the game, the NFL announced Wednesday. - - - - -  Super Bowl info:  - - - - -  The Super Bowl XLVII officiating crew—which also includes Jerome Boger (referee); Darrell Jenkins (umpire); Steve Stelljes (head linesman); Byron Boston (line judge); Craig Wrolstad (field judge); Joe Larrew (side judge) and Dino Paganelli (back judge)—collectively has 77 years of NFL officiating experience and 50 combined playoff game assignments, the NFL release said. More from the NFL: Under the NFL officiating program's evaluation system…

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Creve Coeur Principals Retiring At Year's End

Parkway Northeast Middle School Principal Kim Brandon channeled her inner-Ray Lewis in making the announcement.

Several new principals will be gracing the halls of public and private schools in Creve Coeur beginning in August. Parkway Northeast Middle School Principal Dr. Kim Brandon shared the news with her staff last week. In a note to the school community that went out Monday, she quoted Baltimore Ravens Linebacker Ray Lewis, who announced his retirement effective at the end of the NFL season. "All things that start have an end.” After 14 years at the school, Brandon said the decision was bittersweet. "While I am excited about trying something new, I am sad about walking away from the one thing that has given my work purpose for the past 26 years—kids." Chaminade College Preparatory School will see a pair of principal changes. The school …

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Rams Team Up To Clean Up Creve Coeur Park

The NFL team's staff worked with The Mission Continues to beautify the St. Louis County park in Maryland Heights park last week.

While the players were busy game-planning for their Sunday matchup against the Miami Dolphins, employees of the St. Louis Rams were at work in Maryland Heights, making a difference at Creve Coeur Park. Team employees worked with "The Mission Continues" and the Audobon Society to plant trees and shrubbery at the park October 12. The Mission Continues is a non-profit organization founded by former Navy SEAL Eric Greitens, a Parkway North High School graduate. The organization is devoted to putting a returning veteran's skills to use by serve their communities at home.

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Rams Exec To Creve Coeur Chamber: Hope For Football In a Week

Discussion at the Maryland Heights-based Spazio focused on community involvement for better visibility during tough economic times.

Bob Reif, Chief Marketing Officer for the St. Louis Rams was dispensing advice to an audience of Creve Coeur-Olivette Chamber of Commerce members Thursday about marketing during tough times. While business owners large and small are still struggling to find an economic recovery Reif had hopeful news for the audience and football fans everywhere. He soon could have an active product ready to market. Reif arrived about an hour late for the Chamber's monthly membership luncheon because he was in touch with team owner Stan Kroenke and executive vice president of football operations, Kevin Demoff, who are both at the NFL owners meeting in Atlanta, about the potential end of the labor lockout. ESPN is among the outlets reporting that players are…

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After the Storm

Tragedy to Triumph for Farmer Family

Pattonville football player on-hand with Rams in New York to call fourth round draft pick.

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Jesse Farmer was in the backyard cleaning up pieces of his home that was crushed during the horrid tornado that hit Bridgeton, Missouri on April 22 when two representatives from the St. Louis Rams walked up. A week later Farmer and his family went from the depths of a terrible nightmare turned reality to New York City where Jesse helped the organization call their fourth pick in this year’s NFL draft at Radio City Music Hall. “It’s an unbelievable feeling,” said Farmer, who played football at Pattonville High School. “I’ve watched the draft for the past six years and never thought I’d be doing this.” Members of the Rams’ front office saw a segment on a local news station showing Farmer and his Pattonville teammates …

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Good Friday Tornado Recovery

Pattonville High School Senior Gets NFL Draft Stage

Jesse Farmer's home sustained serious damage in the Good Friday Tornado.

Patch continues to follow the aftermath of the Good Friday storms which wreaked havoc on the lives of thousands of people in the St. Louis area. This weekend, the St. Louis Rams and the National Football League are reaching out to the families impacted by the storm. Jesse Farmer, a senior at Pattonville High School and a Pirate football player, was flown with his family to New York City Friday. On Saturday, Farmer announced the Rams' fourth-round draft choice in front of the assembled crowd at Radio City Music Hall. Commentators from the NFL Network also paused from their draft analysis to give Farmer the chance to make the pick (Hawaii receiver Greg Salas) heard in cable homes around the country. Host Rich Eisen talked about how Farmer …

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