The Sage Challenge

[brokeu91]

Alright, this is my take on the Ice-Bucket Challenge. My wife grows sage in her herb garden. I have plucked about 6 leaves and they are now drying. I will burn said sage and change "you gotta believe" in order to help our beloved teams' luck (see: http://articles.chicagotribune.com/...rams-coach-chuck-knox-carroll-rosenbloom-sage). After this I will challenge some posters to do the same.

Note: this is meant to be lighthearted, and a way to help alleviate a frustrating situation with all of the injuries and years of bad luck. I hope this will be fun and a way to all help put this mess behind us. I'm not trying to take away from the Ice-Bucket challenge to raise awareness and money for ALS research. ALS is a terrible illness and I apologize if I offend anyone who has a relative/friend suffering with ALS

 

[Alan]

I burn some herbs every night, is that good enough?

 

[Rams and Gators]

I burn some herbs every night, is that good enough?

We should have an Alan's fruit cake challenge .

 

[Alan]

Rams and Gators wanting to violate the Geneva Convention:
We should have an Alan's fruit cake challenge .

I've always wanted to see The Hague.

 

[Selassie I]

I remember tailgating in STL before the 2001 NFC Championship Game and seeing what looked to be a giant joint burning. It was being held by what looked to be a gigantic roach clip and it was just slowly burning... nobody smoking it. I didn't know the story behind the sage at the time,,, I had to ask what in the hell that thing was for. I should also point out that it had a very pungent smell that the smoke was giving off.

Anyway, we won that game against the eagles. I believe. I'll make a point to burn some sage before each game too. I've seen it in the produce section at Publix.

 

[ChrisW]

I remember tailgating in STL before the 2001 NFC Championship Game and seeing what looked to be a giant joint burning. It was being held by what looked to be a gigantic roach clip and it was just slowly burning... nobody smoking it. I didn't know the story behind the sage at the time,,, I had to ask what in the hell that thing was for. I should also point out that it had a very pungent smell that the smoke was giving off.

Anyway, we won that game against the eagles. I believe. I'll make a point to burn some sage before each game too. I've seen it in the produce section at Publix.

I know sage is really good at keeping mosquitoes away if you burn it in a campfire. Perhaps it might work against the pests of the NFCW.

 

[LesBaker]

I know sage is really good at keeping mosquitoes away if you burn it in a campfire. Perhaps it might work against the pests of the NFCW.

I didn't know that but thats a good tip, thanks!

 

[Big Unit]

Burning sage worked in '99. The Rams - or Tampa Bay, not sure - had the worst record in the NFL during the decade of the 1990's; Trent Green was injured in the preseason; then fans started burning sage, to break the curse. Needless to say, it worked. Or, something did.

If you have a Hy-Vee nearby, might be best to purchase your sage from there; extra potent.

 

[ChrisW]

Burning sage worked in '99. The Rams - or Tampa Bay, not sure - had the worst record in the NFL during the decade of the 1990's; Trent Green was injured in the preseason; then fans started burning sage, to break the curse. Needless to say, it worked. Or, something did.

If you have a Hy-Vee nearby, might be best to purchase your sage from there; extra potent.

I'll be getting some sage leaves and doing my part before week one. I'll try anything once.

 

[Tron]

You know, instead of an ice bucket challenge, I wish it was the "ice bucket of beer challenge" and you just have to chug beer. Now that is something I would get behind, many many many times.

 

[Simba]

I am going to burn my plant sage (not just leafs).My wife will be not happy ...

 

[LetsGoRams]

We have some sage growing in the garden... I'll burn some before first game. Gotta go to work!

 

[ZigZagRam]

Actually just picked some from the garden this weekend. I'll try anything.

 

[LazyWinker]

Burning sage worked in '99. The Rams - or Tampa Bay, not sure - had the worst record in the NFL during the decade of the 1990's;

I thought it was the Rams v. Bengals game which the loser would take the honor of worst team of the decade. The Rams won!!!!!!!!!

 

[ChrisW]

I am going to burn my plant sage (not just leafs).My wife will be not happy ...

Well it's for a good cause, and still better than getting run over by the Lawn Boy.

 

[brokeu91]

My sage is now dry. Either tomorrow or Saturday I shall burn the sage in preparation of the season starting.

 

[RhodyRams]

My sage is now dry. Either tomorrow or Saturday I shall burn the sage in preparation of the season starting.

ya gotta dance around in a loin cloth singing Kumbaya while doing it !!!

 

[The Rammer]

Is this like a ancient ritual? This sage thing?

 

[Yamahopper]

Maybe they should sew some into Bradford's knee.