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Devaney tells reporters the team will not trade Steven Jackson

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February 27

St. Louis Globe-Democrat

"Rams general manager Billy Devaney got a laugh from the assembled media Friday when he was asked about the possibility of trading running back Steven Jackson. He said, "You know what, we need more players like Steven Jackson. We can't be poop-canning him out of the building. You know what I mean? We've got to get some guys like that in. No, there is no talk about trading Steven Jackson, and there won't be any." When asked about frequent rumors about acquiring quarterback Michael Vick from Philadelphia, Devaney said, "We haven't talked to the Eagles about any of their players. This has come up a lot in St. Louis, and I have to stick to it. I can no more talk about Mike Vick than I can about ..."

Police say Steven Jackson will not face criminal charges

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February 10

St. Louis Globe-Democrat

"A spokeswoman for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said Tuesday that St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson won't face charges over allegations he attacked his then-girlfriend last year when she was nine months pregnant with the couple's son Kingston. Police officer Barbara Morgan said investigators found "insufficient evidence" that Jackson beat up Supriya Harris in March 2009 at his Las Vegas home. "We conducted a full investigation," Morgan said. "We interviewed the victim, the accused and a witness and determined there was not enough evidence to go forward. The case is now closed." Harris, 29, filed a voluntary statement Jan. 27 with police in LaPlace, La., which ..."

What can Steven Jackson do now?

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February 10

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

columnist Bryan Burwell

"Fame is not all it's cracked up to be. Not when all your private peccadilloes and all the uncomfortable details of your personal life become fodder for the public's hearty voyeuristic appetites. This is the distasteful side of fame, and there's nothing Steven Jackson can do to turn back the clock and make it all go away. It's been barely two weeks since he was accused of physically abusing his former girlfriend, and now the Las Vegas police have decided that there is insufficient evidence to bring charges against the Rams' star running back. So now what? What exactly is Jackson supposed to do about his damaged reputation now that the Vegas police have closed the case and the district ..."

Police: St. Louis Rams' Steven Jackson won't face charges

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February 10

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"An investigation by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has determined there is insufficient evidence to bring charges against Rams running back Steven Jackson based on allegations of abuse made by a former girlfriend, Supriya M. Harris. "He was never charged," said Officer Barbara Morgan of the public information office of the Las Vegas police. "We received a police report from her from the other agency. We did an investigation. We talked to the (alleged) victim. Talked to the accused. Talked to the witnesses. And determined there was insufficient evidence to go forward with the case. It will be closed." Morgan said the Las Vegas police received a police report Feb. 2 from St. ..."

Police waiting for report before investigating Jackson allegations

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January 29

St. Louis Globe-Democrat

"The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is waiting for a copy of an official police report before looking into allegations that St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson beat up his then-girlfriend during an argument last March when she was nine months pregnant. Spokesperson Bill Cassel said Thursday afternoon that Las Vegas police had received copies of voluntary statements from the accuser, Supriya Harris, and her mother, Beverly Harris, which were given Wednesday at the St. John Parish Sheriff's Office in LaPlace, La. However, Cassel said the department would not start an investigation of Jackson without a police report, which had yet to be received. Copies of the voluntary ..."

Jackson story is bad news

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January 29

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

columnist Bryan Burwell

"On most occasions, this is a fabulous job. You spend most of your days and nights covering the games people play. You chronicle the victories and the defeats, you record the successes and failures of athletes engaged in the pursuit of human achievement. Sports is supposed to be the fun house, and for the most part, it usually is. But far too often, it's just not fun anymore. The happily ever afters keep dwindling, and the unsettling bad dreams keep rising like swelling flood waters. It's too much shame and scandal, it's too many stories that begin with bad news then rapidly descend into an even worse, gawdawful mess. I wish I could tell you that I've grown numb to it, but I haven't. ..."

Jackson denies assault accusation

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January 29

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"The ex-girlfriend of Rams running back Steven Jackson said she decided to tell police of physical abuse at Jackson's hands out of concern for their 10-month-old son's future and fear that Jackson may hurt someone else if he doesn't seek help. "I'm not trying to ruin his life," Supriya M. Harris told the Post-Dispatch on Thursday night. "I just want him to get help, and I want him to stop. ... I don't want there to be another person to go through what I went through." Harris, 29, has accused the running back of pushing her repeatedly and throwing her against a door, when she was nine months pregnant with the couple's son, Kingston. The incident allegedly occurred March 8 at Jackson's Las ..."

Rams RB Steven Jackson accused of beating up pregnant girlfriend

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January 28

St. Louis Globe-Democrat

"Rams running back Steven Jackson has been accused of beating up a former girlfriend while she was pregnant, according to reports on TMZ.com and CBSSports.com Supriya Harris, who was nine months pregnant with Jackson's child, said in a criminal complaint filed with the Las Vegas Police Department that Jackson "became enraged and pushed me to the ground, repeatedly." The incident reportedly happened in March 2009 at Jackson's home in Las Vegas. The dispute happened during an "argument" when Harris claims Jackson "forcibly grabbed my arm and flung me against the door. I was crying and trying to protect my stomach from the blows, as I was nine months pregnant." Harris continued that Jackson ..."

Jackson accused of assaulting pregnant girlfriend

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January 28

CBSSports.com

"CBSSports.com has obtained a police report in which a former girlfriend accuses St. Louis running back Steven Jackson of assaulting her while she was nine months pregnant. Jackson's girlfriend at the time, Supriya Harris, said in a complaint filed with the Las Vegas Police Department that an argument in March of 2009 became physical and according to the complaint Jackson pushed her to the ground repeatedly. According to the report, Harris says she was bleeding from wounds as a result of the argument. The report states that Harris gave birth to her son soon after the alleged incident."

Jackson finishes as NFC's top rusher

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January 4

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Despite the Rams' 1-15 season, running back Steven Jackson finished as the NFC's leading rusher with 1,416 yards. That's the sixth-highest total in franchise history, and the second-highest total of Jackson's career. "I'm very proud of the offensive line, the fullback and even the receivers," Jackson said. "It's really meaningful. I share that with the whole offensive unit. It's definitely something we can build off of, something we can be proud of." But typifying the season, nothing came easy for Jackson in Sunday's 28-6 loss to San Francisco at the Edward Jones Dome. After missing the Dec. 27 game at Arizona because of his ongoing back injury, Jackson managed a modest 63 yards on 20 ..."

Jackson is hoping to play in Pro Bowl next month

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December 31

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Rams running back Steven Jackson will have four full weeks to rest between the regular-season finale Sunday at the Edward Jones Dome and the Pro Bowl on Jan. 31 in Miami. He's hoping that the hiatus will calm his ailing back enough to allow him to participate in his second NFL all-star game. "I want to play in it," Jackson said, "but I'm not going to put myself at risk." Jackson has been dealing with a herniated disc since late November. He hasn't practiced since then but has played in four of the five games following the injury. The exception was last Sunday's contest at Arizona, when he was unable to loosen his back during pregame warmups. "That long flight to Arizona probably wasn't in ..."

Jackson voted to Pro Bowl

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December 30

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Steven Jackson couldn't be ignored. Not in a season where the Rams have won only once in 15 tries. Not even in a season where they rank 27th in total offense and have scored a league-low 169 points. If anything, Jackson's body of work in 2009 is more impressive when you consider the offensive ineptitude around him. Pro Bowl voters felt the same way. They gave Jackson his due, selecting him to the NFL's all-star game which is scheduled this season for Jan. 31 in Miami. The Pro Bowl squads were named Tuesday evening, but Jackson broke the news himself via Twitter nearly an hour before the official announcement. Minnesota's Adrian Peterson will be the starting running back for the NFC squad. ..."

Steven Jackson To Seattle Seahawks?

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December 27

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

"According to the St Louis Post Dispatch , there have been a flurry of rumors among the local media and fan base that the struggling Rams could be looking to offload All-Pro running back Steven Jackson. Although it's not likely to occur within the division, if a trade did go down, why not the Seattle Seahawks? They have two first round draft picks, and what looks to be another selection around the 40-43rd pick (second round), as well. The need for a running back in Seattle is more dire than any team in the league, except for maybe Cleveland. Julius Jones is plain awful and likely not to be retained after this season or, at the very least, Seattle can expect this to be his last season as a ..."

Jackson stays, Rams vow

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December 25

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"A holiday message from Rams general manager Billy Devaney: The answer's still "no" on any Steven Jackson trade. With the offseason fast approaching, the Internet chats and fan forums already are churning with rumors and "advice" for Devaney. Among them, of course, the ever present trade Jackson for a boatload of draft picks thread. Devaney shot down such rumors in October as the trade deadline approached. And with the offseason just 10 days away for the Rams, he was more than happy to shoot them down again. "It's something that's never even crossed my mind," Devaney said in a recent interview. "It's something that I couldn't imagine. We're trying to bring good players into the building. ..."

Jackson vows to finish season

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December 21

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Friends and family have quietly suggested to Rams running back Steven Jackson, who has been playing with a herniated disc in his back for a month, that it might be wise to call it a season. "It's been whispered in my ear," Jackson acknowledged. "That's from people on my side looking out for what's best for my future." Jackson is having none of it. "I love football and I love this team," he said Sunday after the Rams tumbled to 1-13 with a 16-13 loss to Houston at the Edward Jones Dome. "I only have two more games to play in this season. So, I'm just going to gut it out." One wonders just what the Rams' offense - ranked 25th in the 32-team NFL - would produce without Jackson. He was the ..."

Texans put target on Jackson

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December 21

Houston Chronicle

"The Texans' defense entered Sunday's game with a goal of containing Rams running back Steven Jackson, the NFL's second-leading rusher, who entered the game with 1,279 yards. Jackson came to work averaging 4.5 yards per carry and leading St. Louis with 46 receptions. "Chris Johnson (Tennessee), Adrian Peterson (Minnesota) and Steven Jackson are the three best runners in this league," cornerback Dunta Robinson said after the Texans limited him to 82 yards rushing on 20 carries in a 16-13 win. "He's 6-2, 240, but he's shifty like a 200-pound back. "He's quick and bounces outside real well. Our plan was to keep him inside and get as many hats on him as possible. Besides the 35-yard run, I ..."

Rams will start RB Jackson, QB Null vs. Texans

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December 20

NFL.com

"Rams RB Steven Jackson and rookie QB Keith Null will start in Sunday's game against the Texans, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Jackson hasn't practiced for the last few weeks so he can rest his injured back. Null will make his second consecutive start in place of Kyle Boller, who has a thigh injury and an illness."

Steven Jackson, 3 others stay home with illness

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December 19

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"One day after canceling practice because of confirmed cases of swine flu, the Rams were back on the field Friday. But they were minus four players - including running back Steven Jackson - who were at home with what coach Steve Spagnuolo called illness or flu-like symptoms. Also missing Friday's practice were quarterback Kyle Boller, defensive tackle Darell Scott and wide receiver Brandon Gibson. Spagnuolo didn't provide any more details on the players' illnesses. "Some guys that are a little worse than others, you need to shut 'em down," Spagnuolo said. "There's coaches probably battling a cough and a sneeze, just like we all do. But whatever the doctors and trainers say, we just go that ..."

Jackson, 3 other Rams miss practice with illness

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December 18

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Running back Steven Jackson, wide receiver Brandon Gibson, defensive tackle Darell Scott and quarterback Kyle Boller, all missed practice Friday because of flu-like symptoms. But St. Louis Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo said he wasn't sure if those players had come down with swine flu. Defensive end Leonard Little had an infection in his knee that needed to be treated, and also missed Friday's workout at Rams Park."

Jackson Misses Again

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December 11

St. Louis Globe-Democrat

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"Since experiencing back spasms against Arizona Nov. 22, running back Steven Jackson has now missed eight practices, including Thursday. It seems unlikely he will practice Friday either. When asked if Jackson is getting better, Spagnuolo said, "It is more of a maintenance thing now. He came out this morning and did the walk-through, so he kind of got the mental part of it. Long periods of standing and doing stuff with his back (aren't good), so we are just still being careful." As for whether Jackson is the type of player who doesn't really need reps in practice, Spagnuolo said, "I think everybody needs reps. But the idea is to get him to the game on Sunday. There are things we are doing in ..."

Jackson answers bell again

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December 7

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Practice? Who needs practice? Apparently not Rams running back Steven Jackson, who cobbled together another productive outing Sunday despite no on-field work during the week. "Just gritting it out. Guttiness, you know?" Jackson said. "There's no shortcut to it." MORE RAMS bullet SOUND OFF: Rams Talk forum bullet 2009 SCHEDULE: Team by team bullet BLOG: Around The Horns bullet CHATS: Jim Thomas Live bullet P-D PHOTOS: Rams galleries bullet P-D STORIES: Last 14 days of Rams coverage A sore back, which flared up Nov. 22 vs. Arizona, is Jackson's nemesis. He's been limited to jogging, stretching and light individual drills at practice the past couple of weeks. Like last Sunday, Jackson's ..."

Low-fiber Bears going nowhere on cupcake-only diet

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December 7

Chicago Sun-Times

columnist Rick Telander

"The 5-7 Bears now have their third win over a team that doesn't count. The Rams (1-11), whom the Bears dined upon Sunday at Soldier Field, come from the same help-yourself pastry tray that holds the Lions (2-10) and the Browns (1-11). The ravenous Bears ate them all. Blarp. Sixty percent of Chicago's wins this season have thus come off lard and sprinkles. I guess you can't blame the Bears for winning against the Rams, a club that actually beat somebody this year, though I don't know how. Oh, I see. The Rams beat the Lions 17-10 a month ago. But the footnote here says that the game was later voided by the NFL and declared a food fight. The Rams have one offensive play in their game book: ..."

Bears' Jamar Williams has Briggs-like performance

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December 7

Chicago Tribune

"Injured linebacker Lance Briggs summed up teammate Jamar Williams' performance in one word: "great." As Briggs nursed a left knee sprain and hip pointer, Williams simply led the defense with a career-high 18 combined tackles and two pass deflections in the Bears' 17-9 win over the Rams. "That's how a will is supposed to play," Briggs said of his replacement at weak-side linebacker. Williams indeed had a Briggs-like performance in his third career start. "First of all, trying to replace a guy like Lance is almost impossible," Williams said. "All I want to do is go out there and make a lot of plays and fly around. Overall, I had some mistakes. But I tried to play hard each play no matter ..."

Rams expect Jackson to play vs. Bears

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December 6

NFL.com

"The Rams are optimistic that RB Steven Jackson will play Sunday against the Bears, according to a team source. Jackson played last week against the Seahawks, despite missing practice all week with a back injury, and rushed for 89 yards and one touchdown."

Jackson comes off bus running

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December 5

Chicago Sun-Times

"Here's what's puzzling about the running game of the St. Louis Rams and the Bears: The Rams have no passing game whatsoever, and Steven Jackson is on pace to rush for more than 1,600 yards. The Bears acquired a former Pro Bowl quarterback in Jay Cutler, and they could wind up with the worst rushing attack since 1970, when there was a 14-game schedule. The Bears are on pace to rush for 1,362 yards, and since '70, they have been worse only twice -- 1,330 yards in 2007 and 1,344 in 2002. That's at the heart of what Brian Urlacher was talking about when he criticized the team's identity, or lack thereof, and it's more puzzling with Jackson and the Rams coming to town. At 1-10, the Rams have ..."

Jackson questionable; sore back "hasn't calmed down"

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December 4

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Just like last Friday, St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson is listed as questionable on the injury report. Under NFL guidelines, that means his chances of playing Sunday at Chicago are 50-50. Jackson's sore back "just hasn't calmed down to where we want it, and we certainly don't want to reaggravate it," coach Steve Spagnuolo explained after Jackson completed a second full week in succession without practicing."

Jackson says he'll pay fine

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December 4

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"One of the biggest surprises in last week's loss to Seattle was that Rams running back Steven Jackson didn't perform his "rolling the dice" touchdown celebration after scoring late in the fourth quarter. "Well, if I roll the dice, you guys would say, 'Why is he rolling the dice when he's down?'" Jackson said. "Right? Right?" The Rams were trailing 27-10 with 44 seconds to play before Jackson's score. "If I did a Donnie Avery (dance), I would've been in trouble," he joked. "Actually, I just wanted to show the few fans that were still there - give someone a souvenir. I knew I was going to get fined for it. I just wanted to give somebody a ball." It turned out to be a $5,000 souvenir. That ..."

Cold weather is concern for Jackson, still ailing with back trouble

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December 4

Belleville News-Democrat

"The cold weather expected this weekend in Chicago concerns St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson, who is still bothered by back spams. With a high temperature of 39 degrees forecast for Sunday when the Rams play the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field, Jackson could have a hard time keeping his back muscles loose. "It's definitely going to be a struggle,'' Jackson said. "It's going to be difficult to keep myself warm. I have thought about it, but you hope that you are able to grit it out.'' Jackson was able to play last Sunday at home against the Seattle Seahawks despite missing practice all week. He has yet to practice this week other than a walk-through period Thursday. "Last week, it ..."

Curry spars with Jackson, takes it out on Rams

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November 30

Tacoma News Tribune

"The budding rivalry between Seattle linebacker Aaron Curry and St. Louis running back Steven Jackson took another step in its evolution Sunday. In the first meeting this season, Curry and Jackson jawed throughout the game, with Jackson earning a personal-foul penalty. On Sunday, the two were at it again. "I don't think he likes me," Curry said about Jackson. "For some reason, half the stuff he says to me I can't remember. I just don't think he likes me. "I guess it's like a battle of respect and being a rookie I just don't see myself backing down. The first time I played him he verbally assaulted me, but he's a good dude. I don't know what his intensions are, but I think it's like, who's ..."

Steven Jackson carries full load

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November 30

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"About 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Rams running back Steven Jackson strolled onto the turf at the Edward Jones Dome for the final test to determine whether the NFL's second-leading rusher would be in uniform at noon. Back spasms had troubled Jackson since last Sunday's game, and he didn't practice all week. After doing some stretching and light running, Jackson gave a thumbs-up to observers on the sideline, returned to the locker room and began pulling on his pads. "We really didn't know if I was going to feel like I could play a whole game," Jackson said after Seattle knocked off the Rams 27-17. "When I went out there, I felt like I could." But not at full capacity. "We knew that I wasn't going to ..."

Rams facing big shortage

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November 28

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo cringed when considering the possibility that five of his 11 starters on offense could be watching from the sideline Sunday at the Edward Jones Dome. "Well, when you list it like that ... " Spagnuolo said before reverting quickly to the company line. "In this league, you've got to step in there and play," he said. "All teams have injuries. We just line up and play the game." Still, the Rams' odds of knocking off Seattle certainly would be enhanced if quarterback Marc Bulger (leg), guard Richie Incognito (foot), running back Steven Jackson (back spasms), fullback Mike Karney (neck) and tackle Jason Smith (concussion) were on the field for the noon kickoff. Bulger ..."

Jackson misses another practice, questionable for game

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November 27

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Running back Steven Jackson was listed as questionable Friday on the St. Louis Rams injury report. Under NFL guidelines, that means his chances of playing in Sunday's home game vs. the Seahawks are 50-50. Jackson, who has been experiencing back spasms, missed a third straight day of practice Friday, although he did some individual work with the trainers on the sideline. Coach Steve Spagnuolo said he plans to talk with Jackson, the NFL's No. 2 rusher, on Saturday morning and make a decision — although Spagnuolo hinted that he could wait until after Sunday's pregame warmups. "I trust Steven and what he can tell me," Spagnuolo said. "The competitive juices come out. But I think he's been in ..."

Rams' Steven Jackson misses practice for 2nd day

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November 27

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"It's a new Steven Jackson these days when it comes to answering questions from the media. Not a wallflower, but certainly not so outspoken. So when asked if his back was sore from carrying the Rams offense all season, he smiled broadly but didn't really bite. "It just comes with the duty of playing running back," Jackson said. "You get beat up a little bit. We're just hoping that it allows me to play. I'm expecting to play Sunday. If that answers any questions — I'm expecting to play." Jackson made those remarks Wednesday. But on Thursday, for the second day in a row, the closest Jackson got to the practice field at Rams Park was the exercise bike stationed near the sidelines. Jackson does ..."

Still no Jackson on practice field at Rams Park

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November 27

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"For the second day in a row, running back Steven Jackson did not participate in practice Thursday at Rams Park as he continues to get treatment for back spasms. Coach Steve Spagnuolo normally doesn't use players on Sunday if they can't practice during the week. With just one full-blown practice left this week, Jackson is running out of time. Then again, if there's one player Spagnuolo might make an exception for, it's Jackson. Spagnuolo said Jackson was feeling better Thursday. Right tackle Jason Smith (concussion) also was held out of practice. He is still experiencing post-concussion symptoms and won't be cleared to play until he has passed a neurological exam. If Smith can't go on ..."

Rams' Steven Jackson sits out practice with sore back

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November 26

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Asked what his holiday plans are after practice today, Rams running back Steven Jackson laughed and said, "Get off my feet." And, he might have added, allow his sore lower back to calm down. Jackson, whose 1,031 rushing yards are second in the NFL, has been suffering back spasms since Sunday's game and sat out practice Wednesday. "Anyone that's had any back problems knows that it's just one of those things where you've got to wait it out. There's really nothing you can do," Jackson said. "I've spent countless hours (at Rams Park) since Sunday, trying to get it back together.""

Jackson reaches milestone in defeat

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November 23

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"One bittersweet sequence late in the third quarter magnified the impressive accomplishments of running back Steven Jackson — and the frustration of what now is a 1-9 season for St. Louis. With the Rams trailing 21-3, Jackson got the corner on a run to the right and raced down the sideline 48 yards to the Arizona 4. The ramble got Jackson over 1,000 yards rushing for the fifth consecutive season — a Rams franchise record. It also put him over 100 yards for the fourth consecutive game — a personal career best. But then two touches by Jackson sandwiched around an incomplete pass left the Rams with a fourth-and-goal from the 2. Steve Spagnuolo drew his largest boos yet from the home crowd as ..."

Steven Jackson's pace puts him in pretty fast company

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November 21

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Rams tackle Alex Barron was flabbergasted when informed that running back Steven Jackson needed just 85 yards to reach 1,000 this year. "Already?" Barron exclaimed. Barron was even more surprised to learn that should Jackson get there, he would become the first ball-carrier in franchise history to do so for five consecutive seasons. Technically, anyway. Marshall Faulk put together five 1,000-yard seasons in a row (1997-2001), but only the last three were with the Rams, after he was traded from Indianapolis. And Eric Dickerson did it in his first four NFL seasons (1983-86) and already had topped 1,000 in his fourth when the Rams dealt him to the Colts. Still, Jackson obviously is in ..."

Rams notebook: Jackson reaches milestone in defeat

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November 16

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Steven Jackson doesn't seem to be all about numbers anymore. The days are long gone when the Rams' running back made bold predictions about his yardage totals. But in a Rams franchise known for its star running backs over the years, Jackson is now No. 3 in career rushing yards. With a 7-yard run with 8 minutes, 3 seconds left in the third quarter Sunday against New Orleans, Jackson moved past Lawrence McCutcheon for the No. 3 spot. "It'd mean a little more if we got this win," Jackson said following Sunday's 28-23 loss to the Saints at the Edward Jones Dome. "But I'm a fan of 'Clutch,' and to be able to pass him, it means a lot. It says more for my offensive line and what we're doing as a ..."

Rams fans finally can appreciate Steven Jackson

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November 4

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"On Tuesday afternoon as he went rummaging through the bottom of his locker room stall to find his shoes and socks, Steven Jackson really didn't look any different from how the big Pro Bowl running back has for most of his six years as a Ram: same long, flowing dreadlocks, same toothy smile, same oversized middle linebacker's body that has been tenderizing defenses on a weekly basis since he became this team's go-to offensive weapon. But there was something different. At long last, Steven Jackson seems to be accepted. "I think (the public) has had a chance to get to know me and I have had a chance to get to know them," Jackson said. "Some of the things I may say now might not take them ..."

Jackson, Brown are stars for Rams

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November 2

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Steven Jackson's rushing heroics and kicker Josh Brown's touchdown pass were the attention grabbers in the Rams' 17-10 victory Sunday over Detroit, and rightfully so. Jackson's 25-yard touchdown run snapped a 10-10 tie in the fourth quarter, and Brown's 36-yard TD pass to Daniel Fells on a fake field goal in the second quarter accounted for the Rams' only other touchdown. But the Rams' defense did its part, limiting the Lions and play-caller Scott Linehan to 10 points and 289 yards offense. Both were the second-lowest totals yielded in those categories by the Rams this season. Linehan, the Lions' offensive coordinator and former Rams head coach, kept the visiting team off-balance early ..."

Steven Jackson carries Rams to a 'W'

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November 2

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"After driving the defensive lineman in front of him to the ground, Rams center Jason Brown sneaked a peek downfield. And then he let out a whoop. "You look up and you see No. 39 getting smaller and smaller," Brown said, "and you say, 'Thank you ... thank you so much.'" The sight of running back Steven Jackson steaming toward the end zone in the final moments Sunday was a welcome - and long overdue - sight for the Rams. The last time they had walked off a field celebrating a win, Barack Obama was still the junior senator from Illinois. Jackson shed at least three would-be tacklers on his 25-yard burst off right tackle with 1 minute, 38 seconds remaining that gave him his first touchdown of ..."

St. Louis Rams' Steven Jackson is frustrated

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October 16

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Roughly one-third of the way through the season, Steven Jackson ranks fourth in the NFL in rushing (451 yards) and is on pace for 1,443 yards over a 16-game season. But Jackson isn't happy about his start in 2009. "It's been a rough one in my opinion," Jackson said. "I've yet to reach the end zone. I have two fumbles on the year. ... So although I've been racking up yards, I've yet to lead this team to victory. And those kinds of mistakes that I've had in the last five games won't help." Since becoming a starter in 2005, Jackson had not gone more than three consecutive games without scoring a touchdown until now. Even as a rookie backing up Marshall Faulk in 2004, his longest TD drought ..."

Jaguars focus on Rams RB Steven Jackson

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October 16

Jacksonville Times-Union

"Give Jacksonville's beleaguered defense just a little credit. At least it can slow down the run. Through five games, the Jaguars have allowed 538 yards rushing (3.8-yard average) and three touchdowns. Ranked No. 18, the rush defense isn't brick-wall stout, but it's sufficient. Whether it holds up against St. Louis running back Steven Jackson will likely determine Jacksonville's success when it hosts the winless Rams (0-5) at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on Sunday. "He's playing great. He's in great shape, and he's a guy we try to get the ball to," Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo said. The Jaguars are aware of that. But most indications are that stopping him won't be easy. "A lot of what they ..."

St. Louis Rams' Jackson's leadership touches Spagnuolo

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October 2

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Even with an 0-3 start, Steven Jackson ranks fifth in the NFL in rushing yards (288) and fifth in yards from scrimmage (349). But coach Steve Spagnuolo is just as impressed with what he has seen from the Rams running back from a leadership standpoint. "I've seen nothing but great things," Spagnuolo said. "I'm going to tell you what, his greatness in that regard - in the leadership regard - is shining right now when it's not the best of times and the results haven't been what we want. ... There was something that he did that just meant the world to me, and I appreciate him and how he is going about things right now." Despite some prodding by the media, Spagnuolo wouldn't elaborate. It was ..."

St. Louis Rams' offense is a perfect fit for Steven Jackson

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September 9

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"There certainly were question marks. But Pat Shurmur knew when he accepted Steve Spagnuolo's invitation to become the Rams' new offensive coordinator that the key elements for the scheme he wanted to run already were in place. Sure, Shurmur would have to reconstruct a much-abused offensive line, and assemble a cache of sure-handed wide receivers and tight ends. But he felt that quarterback Marc Bulger and running back Steven Jackson provided a solid foundation around which to build. "Marc is very precise, an extremely accurate quarterback - attributes that are very fundamental to being successful," Shurmur said. And Jackson, Shurmur added, "is such a magnificent player, it's silly not to ..."

Forgotten man? Jackson 'as good as anybody in the league'

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August 27

USA Today

columnist Jim Corbett

"St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson is helping design his dream house on a cliff overlooking downtown Las Vegas.A student of architecture but not yet licensed, Jackson offers suggestions to an architect commissioned to implement his vision. "I've thrown some ideas in there," he said. "It's a split-level home in the mountain side." The inspiration? "The Pentagon," Jackson said. "With the hole in the middle for a courtyard that (shape) allows for a 360-degree view. "I want to take advantage of where I'm at." The aspiring architect could easily be referring to an offseason spent rebuilding his body. After missing four games each of the last two seasons to leg injuries, the 26-year-old ..."

St. Louis Rams' Jackson adjusts to new coach's tough camp

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August 6

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Chris Chamberlain diagnosed the screen play quickly from his weakside linebacker spot, knifed through traffic and dropped the ballcarrier with a brutal shot around knee level. It was one hellacious hit. It just so happened that the ballcarrier was Steven Jackson. You know, the guy who's supposed to be the centerpiece of the Rams' offense. You know, the player many observers consider the only "difference maker" on the roster. In those first moments after contact, it looked as if coach Steve Spagnuolo stopped breathing. A blown-out knee can wreck a season just as much as a lengthy training- camp holdout. But Jackson was fine, getting up without injury or noticeable complaint, and heading ..."

Steven Jackson likes atmosphere

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August 1

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Wandering through a darkened Rams Park a few nights ago, coach Steve Spagnuolo discovered someone on a treadmill in the trainers' room. It was Steven Jackson, his star running back, getting in some pre-camp conditioning. "I tried to come in late, and I didn't expect anyone to be here," Jackson said. "But Coach caught me." A year ago, Jackson was nowhere to be found when training camp opened. In fact, he went 0 for Mequon, Wis., holding out for 27 days before getting a new contract. He finally showed up at Rams Park on Aug. 21. This year, he was on site early. No big deal, Jackson insisted. "I'd been on the West Coast for four or five weeks, and I wanted to get acclimated to the climate ..."

'Lay the foundation'

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March 17

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Nearly two months into his new job, coach Steve Spagnuolo finally addressed the entire squad Monday as the Rams began their offseason conditioning program. "It feels like the job I signed up to take," Spagnuolo said, smiling. "You finally have a team in there. It was great, and everybody was there. I try not to make the meetings real long, so I just hit them with some things we needed to go forward - bang, bang, bang. I think they appreciated that." The only player missing Monday was running back Steven Jackson. "I talked to Steven Jackson last night; he was all set to come," Spagnuolo said. "He's dealing with some family things in Las Vegas, and I told him to stay and take care of that. ..."