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Well, I said I would do it.
The Cardinals won their Monday Night Football match-up this evening. I mentioned early in the game that if they pulled through and made it happen that I would update my livejournal. Here is the response I made on the ESPN.com NFC West blog Rapid Response-
This game played out exactly like i said it would- too close for comfort. Yes, the Niners played a great game, they always play tough against the cards. If you remember, the last home game the Cards lost was in 2007- against the Niners, who put up a tough fight week 1 this season. This says a lot for both teams: the Niners game off of a bye week as a brand new team. Basically new head coach, new starting QB, new structure all around. The Cards came to this game knowing that they needed to win on the national stage. And, while having their issues, stepped their game up against a team that historically has given them a lot of problems. Both teams had a lot to say this week. But I think the Cardinals had the most to say, with the loudest voice, and prevented what would have been a major upset. This win basically solidifies their position as a team that can compete at a level that they are unfamiliar with- a national level. A playoff worthy level.
That is Basically about how I'm feeling about the Cards at this point. A lot of people will look at this game and ask "What is the big deal? What's with the celebration?" but I think this says a lot about a team that has struggled in the last couple of... decades. At this point, it seems that the Cards are ready to step up to the league and make their presence known. While the game was close, it was also was a statement game. This put a 4 game buffer between the Cards and the nearest team in the NFC West. And while being a humbling experience, it showed where they have their shortcomings and what they need to do to prepare for their big games- namely the New York Giants at home and the Philadelphia Eagles in Philly. If Arizona can maintain for the next 6 weeks, the possibility of a top two seed and first round bye with a home playoff game definitely exists. Here's to hoping.
The Cardinals won their Monday Night Football match-up this evening. I mentioned early in the game that if they pulled through and made it happen that I would update my livejournal. Here is the response I made on the ESPN.com NFC West blog Rapid Response-
This game played out exactly like i said it would- too close for comfort. Yes, the Niners played a great game, they always play tough against the cards. If you remember, the last home game the Cards lost was in 2007- against the Niners, who put up a tough fight week 1 this season. This says a lot for both teams: the Niners game off of a bye week as a brand new team. Basically new head coach, new starting QB, new structure all around. The Cards came to this game knowing that they needed to win on the national stage. And, while having their issues, stepped their game up against a team that historically has given them a lot of problems. Both teams had a lot to say this week. But I think the Cardinals had the most to say, with the loudest voice, and prevented what would have been a major upset. This win basically solidifies their position as a team that can compete at a level that they are unfamiliar with- a national level. A playoff worthy level.
That is Basically about how I'm feeling about the Cards at this point. A lot of people will look at this game and ask "What is the big deal? What's with the celebration?" but I think this says a lot about a team that has struggled in the last couple of... decades. At this point, it seems that the Cards are ready to step up to the league and make their presence known. While the game was close, it was also was a statement game. This put a 4 game buffer between the Cards and the nearest team in the NFC West. And while being a humbling experience, it showed where they have their shortcomings and what they need to do to prepare for their big games- namely the New York Giants at home and the Philadelphia Eagles in Philly. If Arizona can maintain for the next 6 weeks, the possibility of a top two seed and first round bye with a home playoff game definitely exists. Here's to hoping.