tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262642253132428338.post6379060530178880695..comments2024-02-29T01:19:23.399-05:00Comments on SportsJudge Blog: Super Bowl Countdown: On Their Road to Tampa...Cardinals Have Little Shot at VictoryMarc Edelmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02788558243990338878noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262642253132428338.post-46461718275778048562009-01-31T10:01:00.000-05:002009-01-31T10:01:00.000-05:00I think too many people are discounting the fact t...I think too many people are discounting the fact that the Cards completely mailed it in after they clinched their weak division. I'm not saying that's the sign of a disciplined, elite football team, but it's very easy to see that they have the capability of playing with anyone. Their much maligned defense has found some hidden force in the playoffs, holding STRONG rushing teams to well below their season averages. Willie Parker is not going to be able to run, and Big Ben will have to throw into a great secondary. <BR/><BR/>The two biggest factors in this game will be the pressure that the Steelers can get on Warner without having to blitz (if they have to send Polomalu in to get him, Fitz will have 3 TDs) and special teams. As we saw in the Steelers-Chargers game, the team that was supposed to have the lights out special teams was demolished, letting up a punt ret. TD, among other letdowns. Again, the team with the ST advantage (AZ) must control. If PIT turns the tables like they did against the Chargers, this game is over, as you predict. However, I see Neil Rackers possibly being the game MVP, with 3-4 FGs, including the game winner. Crazy? Can't wait to find out...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262642253132428338.post-61300417000144971952009-01-30T15:16:00.000-05:002009-01-30T15:16:00.000-05:00As Long as this Cardinal team has the Kwan, they a...As Long as this Cardinal team has the Kwan, they are all set.<BR/><BR/>It's all about the LoveChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02599473272205360586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262642253132428338.post-49511689811566923622009-01-30T14:29:00.000-05:002009-01-30T14:29:00.000-05:00Well they didn't mail in the game against the Jets...Well they didn't mail in the game against the Jets where they let up 56 points with no snow. Maybe the Cardinals just can't put it together on the road.<BR/><BR/>In roads games which included the Rams, Seahawks and 49ers they have let up...<BR/>13 pts<BR/>24 pts<BR/>56 pts<BR/>27 pts<BR/>13 pts<BR/>20 pts<BR/>48 pts<BR/>47 pts<BR/>...on the road. Terrible.Mike Colliganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09393346863702620793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262642253132428338.post-7577306957735953072009-01-30T14:05:00.000-05:002009-01-30T14:05:00.000-05:00Not that it will make a difference in the Super Bo...Not that it will make a difference in the Super Bowl, but the Cardinals mailed in the game at New England. It was snowing (the franchise hadn't played a snow game in 25 years), they were already in the playoffs, and they played like they knew they'd lose if they tried. And frankly, that's not the attitude of a championship caliber team.<BR/><BR/>But keep in mind that they do have Kurt Warner and a receiving corps that's so good that Rod Tidwell hasn't gotten playing time in years.Brian Doylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01699108472762789523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262642253132428338.post-76207389079811506762009-01-30T13:16:00.000-05:002009-01-30T13:16:00.000-05:00Stealing my thunder sir. Impressive stats there. I...Stealing my thunder sir. Impressive stats there. I'll have to see if I can come up with anything else to add to the sports junkie's brain.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02599473272205360586noreply@blogger.com