Wait.....

I'm sorry here..........Merlin was the direct antithesis of Simpson and I want to say that. Here was a guy who did good things all along the way of his career and also before and after. He proves that violent sports do not always produce violent people and tough as he was on the field, he was equally kind and gentle away from the game.

Merlin Olsen did the game proud and watching the Rams in those days was a treat. Perhaps players are bigger, stronger, tougher, and even meaner today, but it hasn't helped the game.

Sorry Merlin.....You deserved better from me than that joke. Thanks for a lot of great memories when you and The Deacon took care of business.

Spaw