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'Tone runs for a nice 2 yard TD at the 2:09 mark. He had 6 carries for 21 yards and that TD on the night plus 2 catches for 16 yards.
'Tone runs for a nice 2 yard TD at the 2:09 mark. He had 6 carries for 21 yards and that TD on the night plus 2 catches for 16 yards.
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With backup Brock Berlin in the game, the Rams offense found a rhythm. Berlin completed eight of his first nine attempts for 115 yards including a beautiful 47-yard strike down the right sideline to Dane Looker. That play set up Antonio Pittman?s 2-yard touchdown run off left tackle to cut the deficit to 17-10 Tennessee.
The official site of the St. Louis Rams - Article
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Buckeyecty4
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Antonio looked very good tonight. He is noticebly bigger in the upper body and runs with alot of power right now.. I saw some of his game tonight, and he had like 10 carries for 60 yards or something like that. He looked very good.
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I just returned from St. Louis, after visiting Tony. He's gotten up to 217, and kept his speed. He said he's had an easier time adjusting, since he's been practicing with the 1's. He's fully focused, and should provide the Rams a good backup to Jackson.
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Buckskin86
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Antonio Pittman slicing his way through NFL trenches
8/21/2008 - West Side Leader
By Mike D?Agruma
Antonio Pittman is shown at Buchtel High School during a Jan. 15, 2007 press conference to announce his decision to enter the NFL draft. He currently sits as the No. 1 running back on the St. Louis Rams depth chart.
Photo: Ken Crisafi
ST. LOUIS ? Nothing has ever seemed to come easy for Antonio Pittman.
Sure, he rushed for 3,677 yards and 50 touchdowns in two seasons at Buchtel High School (one of which he spent playing with turf toe), but he had to share the spotlight with dual-threat quarterback Steven Walker.
Sure, he was only the fourth running back in Ohio State University (OSU) history to rush for 1,000 yards as a sophomore and fifth to record back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons, but he had to share the spotlight with numerous teammates while constantly looking over his shoulder at Garfield High School alum Chris Wells.
So given his history, it wasn?t surprising to see Pittman drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL draft and quickly come across his first professional road bump ? released a little more than four months later after failing to beat out undrafted free agent Pierre Thomas for the team?s final spot at running back.
Not that Pittman?s complaining, though. About 24 hours after his release, he was signed by the St. Louis Rams and eventually emerged as the team?s third running back.
About a year later, he sits at No. 1.
Pittman is currently first on the Rams depth chart at his position, splitting first-team reps with second-year fullback Brian Leonard while star Steven Jackson sits mired in a contract spat with the team. If Jackson?s lengthy holdout continues into the regular season, and Pittman continues to produce in preseason games ? in two games, he has 88 yards and one touchdown in 15 carries ? he?ll officially complete the transition from Saints afterthought to Rams starter.
As for Thomas, he isn?t even listed on the Saints depth chart at his position, though he is the team?s primary kickoff return specialist.
?I?m extremely happy,? Pittman said regarding his current situation with the Rams. ?[What happens] is not in your hands. You got to roll with the punches. It?s all about how you approach it. This is a long journey. You have to pace yourself.?
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redbenn
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Rams' Jackson ends holdout; no new deal yet - 2008 NFL Preview - SI.comBuckskin86;1234901; said:
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Buckskin86
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Pittman glad to get extra work
August 16, 2008 --Rams running back Antonio Pittman, right, breaks a tackle attempt by Charger Matt Wilhelm in the first quarter of a pre-season exhibition game between the St. Louis Rams and the San Diego Chargers. (Christian Gooden/P-D)
By Bill Coats
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
08/22/2008
With Steven Jackson AWOL and Brian Leonard sidelined since Saturday because of a sore shoulder, Antonio Pittman reigned as the Rams' unquestioned No. 1 running back.
For all of four days.
Jackson ended his 27-day holdout, signed a new contract and was back on the field Thursday at Rams Park. Jackson won't play in Saturday's preseason game vs. Baltimore, so Pittman still is practicing with the first team. But that job ultimately will be Jackson's.
"It's good that he's back," Pittman said. "Now that he's here, we can get the ball rolling and add some more fire to the offense."
Pittman was the team's top rusher in the first two preseason games, picking up 88 yards on 15 carries ? a 5.9-yard average. Leonard, who probably won't suit up Saturday, had 59 yards on 16 tries, and Travis Minor 50 yards on 13 attempts.
All benefited from the extra work, Pittman noted.
"Every one of the running backs gave the coaches a better look at what we all can do," he said. "The opportunity was good for us."
STLtoday - Pittman glad to get extra work
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OregonBuckeye
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St. Louis Rams' Antonio Pittman (30) tries to run around the left end against Baltimore Ravens' Jim Leonhard (36) during an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Kyle Ericson)
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