Dec

13

Week 15 Pre Game Report - Vikings (8-5) at Cardinals (8-5)

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December 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Cardinals, fresh off their division-clinching victory against the Rams last week host the playoff-hopeful Vikings on Sunday.
Minnesota has historically had a decent run defense, which shouldn’t be a problem for the Cardinals’ offense and the “Warner Machine” (name courtesy of nfl.com).  The offense has put up 28.6 points per game this season, and Kurt Warner [...]

Nov

28

YUCK!

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November 28, 2008 | 1 Comment

What is up with Thanksgiving Day games this year?  All 3 were horribly one-sided.  Although one would expect that with Detroit and Seattle, I was looking forward to a really exciting night game vs. Philly.
Then I remembered that it was on the east coast…where NO west coast team (including Arizona) can win this year for [...]

Nov

24

Disappointment, thy name is Cardinals

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November 24, 2008 | 1 Comment

Cardinals 29, Giants 37
Yeah, 29…odd score….botched PAT.  However, Neil Rackers managed a very respectable 11 points and an interesting 67-yd attempt free kick (unusual…and failed.)
Dang, where to start.  Despite being home, Kurt Warner looked off.  he just didn’t have his usual pocket presence and uber-commanding zing on the ball (perhaps the Giants’ D breathing down [...]

Nov

20

Playing with the big boys now - Week 12 Pre Game Report

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November 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Giants (9-1) @ Cardinals (7-3)
I’m going to forego the NFL Network-type analysis for a good-ole highly opinionated blog.  I don’t care if the Giants have only lost one game.  I don’t care that the Giants “shredded” the Ravens’ defense last week.  And I really don’t care about Eli Manning.  What I do care about is [...]

Nov

12

Week 11 Pre-Game Report - Cardinals (6-3) @ Seahawks (2-7)

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November 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Last time these teams met (week 14 last season), Matt Hasselbeck had a fabulous day with 272 yds and 4 TDs as Seattle beat Arizona 42-21.  But that was last year.  Hasselbeck is coming off a back injury and Kurt Warner is having a Pro Bowl/MVP season, while the Cardinals lead the league in points [...]

Nov

11

The Penalty Bowl - Week 10 Post Game Report

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November 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Cardinals 29, 49ers 24
Holy cow, 20 penalties during this game….unbelievable.  This might be expected if the Broncos were playing the Raiders, but the Cards??
What a game, though, eh?!?  Most MNF games lately have been quite boring, but this was a definite nail biter!
First of all, I want to shout out a big THANKS to Kurt Warner, [...]

Nov

8

Cards seek to remain atop the NFC West - Week 10 Pre Game Report

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November 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The red hot (5-3) division-leading Cardinals host the troubled (2-6) 49ers Monday night, hoping to extend their lead in the division.  The last time these teams met, week 1 this season, Arizona won 23-13 on Kurt Warner’s 197-yd, 1 TD performance while Edgerrin James rushed for 100 yds.  But the Cardinals’ offense has exploded since week 1.  [...]

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 [...]

Oct

26

So Freaking Close

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October 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Cardinals 24, Panthers 27
Let me first say that Anquan Boldin is a maniac!! Wow, 1st game back after a serious facial injury/surgery and he caught 9 balls for 63 yds and 2 big TDs. But alas, as has been the case with the Cardinals this season, they can’t seem to close the deal on the [...]

Oct

25

Week 8 Pre Game Report - Cardinals (4-2) at Panthers (5-2)

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October 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Coming of a much-needed bye week, the Cards travel to Carolina to meet the Panthers, with Arizona atop the NFC West and Carolina tied with Tampa Bay atop the NFC South.
First of all, I am sick about hearing how wonderful Carolina’s one-two-punch running game is with DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart.  Granted, they are great; [...]

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