Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp and Aaron Donald celebrated the Los Angeles Rams' Tremendous Bowl victory Wednesday with a victory parade.
Additionally they informed hundreds of cheering followers that they'd "run it again" subsequent 12 months and shall be working it once more.
As crew members paraded alongside the mile-long parade route, followers lined the streets and chugged champagne as they handed by the Lombardi Trophy.
They had been greeted by a sea of yellow, blue and a crowd of Rams followers decked in Rams gear.
Kupp, sport MVP, stated that it was a testomony to the crew and the boys that stood up right here, the laborious work that they put in, that this was doable to carry again the town that deserves nothing lower than a championship." Kupp wore a Kobe Bryant Lakers jersey.
Kupp responded to the chants "Run it Again!" and stated that he believes the crew can do it once more subsequent season.
"I consider it. He stated, "That is solely the start."
His crew smoked cigars and sprayed magnum bottles of bubbly in a celebration environment atop a stage that was lined in confetti.
Donald, a crowd favourite, laughed, "I've had loads enjoyable... so if my phrases are slurred, I apologize." He was additionally shirtless and slugged champagne. Take a look at this trophy! Check out it! That is what all of it boils all the way down to!
Stafford stated, "It is an unimaginable journey we have been on."
Many followers got here from all elements of the area to have a good time the event, some even arriving early to soak within the environment. Los Angeles freeways had been stuffed with Rams flags. Downtown residences and companies displayed banners to congratulate the crew.
Lawrence Morse stated, "It is nearly like a dream," as he drove from suburban Irwindale to fulfill Jacob, his 12-year-old boy.
Jacob stated, "We watched practically each sport all through the whole season." "We knew they'd win the Tremendous Bowl!"
Sunday was a day of celebration when the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20. Stafford's remaining drive of 79 yards ended with a Kupp 1-yard landing toss.
Charles Goolsby (16) got here from Fontana in San Bernardino County together with his brothers and father. He claimed that his grandfather was a lifetime Rams fan and that his ardour for the crew was infectious.
Goolsby said, "I used to be holding my breath in the course of the fourth quarter however I simply knew Kupp might win it."
He added, "We're right here to assist our grandpa."
Three LA sports activities groups have gained the championships the final two years. Nonetheless, the Lakers' and Dodgers' victory parades had been canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic. Los Angeles County additionally lifted its outside masks requirement on the identical day because the Rams social gathering, as coronavirus instances proceed to rise and hospitalizations proceed their fall.
The solar shines, the Rams gained and the pandemic appears much less extreme. Gregg Donovan, a fan, exclaimed "What a day!" as he donned a top-hat with the phrases "Rams Home" on it.
For many years, the Coliseum was residence to the Rams. They now play at SoFi Stadium, in neighboring Inglewood. That is the place the Tremendous Bowl was held. James T. Butts Jr, Inglewood Mayor, was current Wednesday handy Stan Kroenke the important thing to his city.
Rudy Gallego (70) stated that he noticed his first Rams match when his father took him to the Coliseum again within the Nineteen Sixties.
He stated that "they tore my coronary heart out" after the crew moved to St. Louis. Nonetheless, his cousin satisfied him to rekindle his love for the Rams after they returned to LA. Gallego described it as regaining a friendship with a long-lost pal.
He stated, "I am nonetheless processing the win." It is one thing I'm actually having fun with. It is so scrumptious.
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