The Gateway Arch and the Mississippi River, as viewed from our hotel room in downtown St. Louis.

The Edward Jones Dome, home of the Rams.

A closer view of the dome from across the street.

John Madden's "Horse Trailer" was parked outside the dome before the game.

Rams cheerleaders wearing an alternate gold uniform that Mike and I weren't all that thrilled with.

Another view of the cheerleaders as they sign their calendars for fans.

A view of the field from the front row seats.

Solomon Wilcots does his pre-game interview for the NFL Network.

A view of the scoreboard.

The Rams warm up on the field before the game.

A view of the inside of the dome.

The scoreboard welcomes us to the Edward Jones Dome.

There were fireworks and other pyrotechnics during the introduction of the Rams.

Another view of the fireworks.

The opening kickoff. The Rams received the ball first.

The first play from scrimmage.

Here, the Bucs are on offense. Brian Griese (#8) is the quarterback. Pittman, #32, is the halfback. Alstott, #40, is the fullback.

Now the backs are in the I formation with rookie WR Michael Clayton (#80) in the slot left.

Now the Bucs go with 4 wide receivers and only Michael Pittman in the backfield.

Just before halftime, with the score tied at 14, the Rams attempt a 56-yard field goal. They missed it.

Rams on offense: Marshall Faulk (#28) is the half back, Marc Bulger (#10) is the quarterback, Holt (81) and Bruce (80) are the wide receivers.

Final score: Rams 28, Bucs 21