Usually, I'm of the opinion that drawing attention to yourself on the football field is the act of a selfish player. Someone who eschews the whole team concept and would rather have people focus on just them. DeAngelo Hall immediately comes to mind. But I'm willing to make exceptions. Take, for example, Rams cornerback Tye Hill:
On an exasperating afternoon Sunday when little went right for the winless Rams in a 22-3 loss in Baltimore, ... Hill found a reason to celebrate. But was it the right time to make merry?The best part was defensive coordinator Jim Haslett quipping on Monday that Hill's chest thump "probably wasn't appropriate because of the score ... [but] I liked it." Awesome. Haslett added: "That's showing that the kid was into the game and having fun ... He made a great play. ... I don't think he did anything ridiculous. To me, it showed the kid had some enthusiasm."
The Rams trailed by 16 points in the fourth quarter when Ravens quarterback Kyle Boller spiraled a pass toward wide receiver Demetrius Williams in the end zone. Hill, caught upfield at first, recovered quickly and broke up the third-and-3 play.
Hill, back after missing four games because of a back injury, raised his arms triumphantly and thumped his chest, drawing boos from the crowd of 71,175.
I suspect Rams fans would settle for less "having fun" and more "winning." Or, at the very least, "keeping the score close until the fourth quarter ... you know, for the suspense of it all." For now, though, chest thumps will have to do.
