Jan

5

Cardinals…Birds of Prey?

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January 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Cardinals 30, Falcons 24
What a game!  I have to say that I didn’t think Arizona would be able to contain Michael Turner, but they held him to a mere 42 rushing yards.  So let me be the first to apologize for doubting the defense and the heart of the team.  Granted, after wrapping up the [...]

Nov

2

Still in 1st Place (and already nearly a lock for the division title) - Week 9 Post Game Report

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November 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Cardinals 34, Rams 13
Well, it appears the upstart Rams have stalled much like earlier in the year, thanks to stellar performances by Tim Hightower, Kurt Warner, Jerheme Urban, Anquan Boldin, and the DST.
Hightower, starting in place of Edgerrin James managed 22 carries for 109 yds and a TD, and I was very warmed to see [...]

Aug

15

Preseason Musings and Notes from Flagstaff

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August 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Ultra-patient QB Kurt Warner is likely to get the start in Kansas City Saturday for week 2 of the preseason.  Particularly after sitting out the entire game vs. New Orleans last weekend, I have no doubt that he is excited. 
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Injuries:  The Cardinals have a few minor injuries:  DE Darnell Docket (strained pectoral muscle), [...]

Aug

12

Back in Flagstaff

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August 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Cardinals returned to training camp following their first preseason game, a loss to New Orleans, 24-10; however, a lot of positives came from it.
THE GOOD:
WR Anquan Boldin’s hamstring is better.  He is expected to play against the Chiefs this weekend in the Cards’ 2nd preseason game.
Rookie RB Tim Hightower’s great debut - 5 carries, 23 [...]

Aug

2

Cardinals Squad Updates

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August 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Anquan Boldin will be getting an MRI for his persistently-sore hamstring to rule out any serious problems.
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Antrel Rolle will be taking on a new role in the Cardinals’ organization - as a safety.  He is currently training for both the strong and free safety position.
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Larry Fitzgerald, after 4 short seasons, is [...]

Jul

21

The Buzz up Here

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July 21, 2008 | 1 Comment

As the Cardinals approach their impending journey up the mountain to Flagstaff for training camp (which is all the buzz here in Flagstaff), there are 10 pressing questions (as eloquently presented by “official” Cardinals blogger Darren Urban.)
Allow me to summarize:
1.  The big QB controversy, Warner vs. Leinart (I’ll take Kurt, but Ken Whisenhunt appears to be [...]

Jan

10

Post Season Tidbits

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January 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Cardinals‘ offensive coordinator Todd Haley, who was approached by Bill Parcells’ to interview for the vacant head coaching job in Miami, has elected to stay in Arizona, and was rewarded with a nice raise.  While a head coaching job is something to which Haley does aspire, he says, “It is a tough thing to turn down. [...]

Dec

30

Week 17 Post Game Report

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December 30, 2007 | 2 Comments

Cardinals 48, Rams 19
Holy Sweet Arm of an Old Guy Batman!!  Way to go Kurt Warner (23/39, 300 yds, 3 TDs, 2 INTs) leading the Cardinals to a .500 season, not bad for new coach Ken Whisenhunt.  Pro Bowler Larry Fitzgerald snagged 2 TDs, Anquan Boldin grabbed one, and Edgerrin James (who has been severely [...]

Nov

28

Rolle Remembers Taylor

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November 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment

 
As 6-year old teammates on the Homestead Hurricanes in FL, Antrel Rolle and Sean Taylor were best buddies.  Both of their dads were policemen and they were also teammates at the University of Miami (follow link for another memorial story about Taylor.)  Interestingly, both were 1st round draft picks and both wore #21.  Rolle vowed to include Taylor [...]
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