Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Rams report, 1/24: Rams sign a kicker

The Rams have signed kicker Garrett Lindholm, who had a tryout here earlier in the month. Lindholm was signed by the Falcons in 2010 as an undrafted free agent from Tarleton State. (If you knew that Tarleton State is in Texas, you get the star. My guess was North Carolina.) He kicked a 64-yard FG in college, which is tied for the 3rd-longest in NCAA history. He didn't make it into training camp with Atlanta, but he was the Colts' camp leg that summer. Lindholm's only pro experience was with the Milwaukee Mustangs of the Arena League last season. At least, I think so. Arena League websites really suck. Assuming it was a competition, Lindholm beat out Clint Stitser, who the Rams tried out at the same time.

Alumni news:
- Cord Parks signed with the Saints.
- Mikail Baker tried out with the Patriots.

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HA! Turns out I was thinking of Tareyton cigarettes. Perhaps Tarleton State's school motto is also "I'd rather fight than switch."

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