Buy this week's Sports Illustrated

Sure, the August 13 issue of SI has got Barry Bonds on its cover, but
the Rams-related content inside more than makes up for it. There's a
good article about Steven Jackson, which to me, marks his arrival as
an elite RB in the national press. The article points out his historical 2006
statistics and praises his toughness, durability, upbringing and work ethic.
It also sheds a little more light on Steven's relationship with Marshall Faulk.
Steven says Marshall "could have helped me out and he didn't" his first
season, and he considers Torry Holt and Isaac Bruce his mentors vs. the
public impression that Marshall filled that role.

Just as good, earlier in the magazine, is a Jim Beam advertising section
featuring an interview with Mike Jones about The Tackle. Jones' description
of the play is so good you'll feel some of the rush come back that you
got the first time you saw the play. Mike is now the defensive coordinator
for Hazelwood East High School.

So go buy the issue; it's worth it.