EARTH CITY, Mo. -- In the immediate aftermath of Sunday's 23-17 win against the Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams center Tim Barnes was twice asked questions that jarred him back to memories of his days at Pettis County Northwest High in Hughesville, Missouri.
Barnes had just recovered two fumbles in a span of three plays on a fourth-quarter drive that ultimately gave the Rams the decisive six points, two hustle plays that earned him a game ball from head coach Jeff Fisher. Barnes was also basking in the glow of the Rams' first win in Seattle since Jan.