I have been following the Rams since the Roman Gabriel/Deacon Jones days, and I can tell you that the Rams have never been overly popular in LA.  Even during the Vince Ferregamo era when they made their last trip to the Super Bowl, the Coliseum was partially empty during many games for many years.  The Raiders were (and still are) the most popular Football team that has ever been in LA, hands down.  So this makes me wonder how this move will ever be economically sustainable, other than the TV revenue.  The move really makes no sense, and looks like more of a spite move against the San Diego city politicos than anything else.  Be ready for half of whatever stadium they get stuck playing in to be empty seats.  Maybe they will just close the upper deck and keep the cameras from panning up.  I have family in San Diego who have been Chargers fans since the Don Coryell teams, and they are disgusted with the city politicians for their general apathy and poor efforts to keep the team in San Diego.

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