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NFC West Breakdown: Week 11
Closed Published by RaisingZona November 18th, 2008 on AZ Sports Hub - Arizona's Destination for Sports - Blogs - Podcasts - Forums(Scott Allen writes for Raising Zona, which is FSB’s Arizona Cardinals blog. Representing the rest of the NFC West are 12th Man Rising, Niner Noise. and Ramblin’ Fan.)
The NFC West is possibly one week away from being won by the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals need to defeat the defending champion New York Giants and San […]
As They Giveth, the Cards Taketh Away
Closed Published by RaisingZona November 17th, 2008 on AZ Sports Hub - Arizona's Destination for Sports - Blogs - Podcasts - ForumsThe Arizona Cardinals defense, known this season for giving up several big plays, now officially lead the league in takeaways. After Sunday’s three forced turnovers, they have 22 takeaways on the season.
That’s quite an accomplishment considering no one really talks about them, at least not nearly as much as the hearalded offense. The Cardinals swarm […]
Week 11 Preview: Arizona (6-3) at Seattle (2-7)
Closed Published by RaisingZona November 16th, 2008 on AZ Sports Hub - Arizona's Destination for Sports - Blogs - Podcasts - ForumsThe Arizona Cardinals march into The Great Northwest this afternoon and take on the once mighty Seattle Seahawks at Seahawks Stadium. This matchup used to be one-sided - for the Seahawks. Many experts think it will now be one sided again - in favor of the Cardinals.
I’ve detailed my thoughts throught the past 6 days […]
The MVP Case For Kurt Warner
Closed Published by RaisingZona November 15th, 2008 on AZ Sports Hub - Arizona's Destination for Sports - Blogs - Podcasts - ForumsKurt Warner, 2008 NFL MVP. Has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? If Kurt Warner continues on his current pace, how could he not be considered? At the young age of 37, he is possibly having even a better year than when he won his previous MVP awards in St. Louis.
Let’s take a look […]
Week 11 Predictions
Closed Published by RaisingZona November 15th, 2008 on AZ Sports Hub - Arizona's Destination for Sports - Blogs - Podcasts - ForumsDenver at Atlanta: Atlanta 28-24. Matt Ryan is rookie of the year hands down. Could be a lot of yards in this game.
Detroit at Carolina: Carolina 45-3. With Duante Culpepper starting this week and Jake Delhomme coming off a horrible 7-27 4 interception performance, no way Carolina comes away with anything less than a demolition […]
Which Team is Going to Show Up This Week?
Closed Published by RaisingZona November 14th, 2008 on AZ Sports Hub - Arizona's Destination for Sports - Blogs - Podcasts - ForumsMost people have been picking the Cardinals to defeat the Seahawks this week. I’ve been riding the fence. I just got done reading today’s Arizona Republic and all five experts pick Arizona to beat Seattle. I’m predicting a win, a very close win, only because they should win if you look at how the teams […]
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Closed Published by RaisingZona November 13th, 2008 on AZ Sports Hub - Arizona's Destination for Sports - Blogs - Podcasts - ForumsTaking one last review of Monday night’s game against San Francisco, the Cardinals showed a little bit of everything.
The Ugly:
Giving up an opening kickoff return for touchdown. The worst way to start a game. Think someone in Dallas had the God’s working for them Monday night? They absolutely need to shore that up before they […]
Looking Ahead to Seattle
Closed Published by RaisingZona November 13th, 2008 on AZ Sports Hub - Arizona's Destination for Sports - Blogs - Podcasts - ForumsIt is apparent that times have changed in Cardinals land. The Arizona Cardinals actually are 3-point favorites this week IN Seattle. Let me repeat that - IN Seattle!! Now, some of you will argue that I shouldn’t even be questioning that. Seattle is having a down year, decimated by injuries, and quite frankly have only looked decent […]
NFC West Breakdown: Week 10
Closed Published by RaisingZona November 11th, 2008 on AZ Sports Hub - Arizona's Destination for Sports - Blogs - Podcasts - Forums(Scott Allen writes for Raising Zona, which is FSB’s Arizona Cardinals blog. Representing the rest of the NFC West are 12th Man Rising, Niner Noise. and Ramblin’ Fan.)
The NFC West is what we thought it was. It is Arizona’s for the taking, as they conclude week 11 with a four game lead and seven to […]
Halftime Special: The Movie That Won’t Stop Playing
Closed Published by RaisingZona November 10th, 2008 on AZ Sports Hub - Arizona's Destination for Sports - Blogs - Podcasts - ForumsWell, it’s halftime folks. I wish people would start listening to me. These Cardinals couldn’t have been put on a higher pedastal by ESPN prior to the game. Although I’ve predicted a Cardinals victory, I’ve been telling people left and right I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Cardinals serve up some misuces on the […]