Aug

28

My Draft Day

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August 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Well, I have to say I’m certainly not disappointed with either of my fantasy teams this season (unlike last season where I went through as many RBs as did Denver.)
Of the Cardinals I was lucky enough to pick up:
Team 1:
Kurt Warner, Steve Breaston, Karlos Dansby, Dominque Rodgers-Cromartie
Team 2:
Anquan Boldin, Tim Hightower, Neil Rackers, Cardinals DST
Here’s [...]

Aug

23

Chargers @ Cardinals, preseason week 2

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August 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Chargers 17, Cardinals 6
Despite the score, which didn’t reflect the quality of the Cardinals’ defense, it was a fun game.  Anquan Boldin, the perpetually-underrated Leonard Pope, and Tim Hightower looked fabulous.  The 2nd string QB battle, to me, is still up the air.  Stat-wise, Brian St. Pierre and Matt Leinart were similar save for the INT by St. Pierre [...]

Aug

18

The latest in the BRAT Favre saga

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August 18, 2009 | 2 Comments

Brett Favre has re-entered the Minnesota Vikings’ realm (relevant to the Cardinals because they play each other in Glendale on Dec. 6th).  Personally, I think he is acting like a spoiled brat especially since this is the 2nd time in as many years he has retired, only to rethink his choice.  Last year it was the Jets, [...]

Aug

18

Pictures from training camp

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August 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment

I finally made it to training camp on Sunday.  For a team who played in Pittsburgh last Thursday, they weren’t “training” too terribly hard, but it was pretty hot for Flagstaff.  Sorry for the thumbnails but the full sized pictures were too big to upload.
Enjoy…
 Fitz      Rackers    
  Scrimmaging        A little kickers’ competition
 A dejected Tyler Palco     Hightower’s backside

Aug

13

Michael Vick is back

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August 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Vick is now officially an Eagle, having signed a 2-year contract (more precisely, one-year with a one-year team option).  The first year will earn him $1.6 million and if he stays, $5.2 million the second year.  While this may be a mere pittance for a guy who had a $130 million contract with Atlanta before [...]

Aug

13

Cardinals @ Steelers, Preseason week 1

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August 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Cardinals 10, Steelers 20
According to my friend Phillip on Facebook (who is a sports writer for the Colts), preseason is like root canal.  So true.  This game was so similar to the Super Bowl in horrible officiating.  I really hope that this isn’t an indication of how the rest of the season will be.
QB-wise for [...]

Aug

10

Training Camp Update

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August 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment

So, NO, I haven’t had the chance to make it to training camp YET, but plan on attending Sunday after the Cards return from their Thursday night Super Bowl rematch in Pittsburgh. (Maybe the refs will get this one right although it really doesn’t mean anything except pride and perhaps an additional testosterone surge - [...]

Aug

8

Training camp in full swing in Flagstaff…

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August 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment

…and most of the Phoenix folk, apparently, don’t know how to drive.  Perhaps it is the altitude.  Perhaps it is the lack of bumper-to-bumper traffic.  Whatever the cause, Flagstaff is one busy mess.  I’m sure the hotels and restaurants are enjoying the increased tourism.  I’m afraid to leave my house; however, I will try to get [...]