FEATURES On-Line NFL Pool NFL Fight Songs SCHEDULES 2009 Schedule Week's Schedule STANDINGS 2009 Standings The Playoff Race HISTORY Cardinal Chronicle Photo Album Cardinals Timeline Series Records Results: 1920-1959 Results: 1960-1987 Results: 1988-2009	WRECKING BALLS - - - - - It looks like the Cardinals still have it. At least, on the road -- kind of. In the late 1950s, Soldier Field was the home of the Cardinals and remains one of only two former nests still standing, with Normal Park, Comiskey Park, Sportsmans Park, and Busch Memorial Stadium all having gone the way of the wrecking ball. - - - - - But on this Sunday, the Cardinals brought a pair of wrecking balls named Hightower and Wells, demolishing the Bears depleted defense in the first half. Converting on all third-down attempts, it was then the passing game that touched down in the endzone, leading to a 31-7 halftime edge. Even Early Doucet overcame his tendency to drop balls, and likely solidified himself ahead of Urban on the receiving depth chart. It wasn't until late into the third quarter that punter Ben Graham had to extend his kicking leg, and even that one nearly netted Arizona two points with the Bears pinned beneath their own goalpost. - - - - - But then, once again, the powers that be felt it necessary to needlessly make us sweat out another game. The only thing more embarrassing than a team having its game pulled off many local affiliates' broadcasts is to be the team that blows a lead in such a game. While most of the television-watching nation was switched to a more competitive contest, only us fans at the game and those watching back in Arizona got to experience the near-epic catastrophe that ensued in the fourth quarter. A quick Chicago score, an interception (Leinart had an earlier pass nearly picked off, but the play was negated by a penalty), then another TD had the lead to just 13 points. With Kurt Warner back in the game, the ball was stripped out on our own goal-line, and if not for a timely Arizona recovery, Chicago would be headed for another easy tally and be within six points with six minutes to play. - - - - - However, as predicted on this website, the Cardinals' lead would hold up, and the memories of that fateful Monday night would fade further away. Coach Whisenhunt's premature evacuation of Kurt Warner has now nearly cost us two games that were well in hand. - - - - - As for my experience in Chicago, I thought the stadium was beautiful, with the preservation of the historic facade (some have lamented the more-modern seating area, although having never experienced the original layout, I didn't feel this to be a detraction). More importantly, lots of Cardinals fans at the game, some even fans of this website! I have never seen as many dressed in red and white at a road game (Super Bowl not included) and hope to see this trend continue in St. Louis, Tennessee, Detroit, and beyond. NEXT WEEK, SEATTLE SEAHAWKS: No time to let up. Yes, I know that this is a team the Cardinals handled easily a few weeks ago, but none of those points carry over and the game does indeed start 0-0. A loss to Seattle brings both the Seahawks and 49ers within one game of first place, plus puts tie-breakers firmly in their favor. My prediction: Cards win, 20-16. FOURTEENTH SEASON UNDERWAY - - - - - As you've probably already noticed, "The Cardinal's" Nest, the Internet's longest-running website dedicated to the Arizona Cardinals, has undergone a few changes over the years as we embark on our 14th season. This newer setup will hopefully make it easier for you, the fans, to navigate these pages. After all, isn't life already hard enough being a Cardinals fan? - - - - - The bar at the left will contain the links to the other pages on this site, including icons for some of the larger features. Meanwhile, play in my Fourteenth-Annual On-Line NFL Pool has begun and the Chicago Cardinals Photo Album, featuring photos and other game memorabilia from the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s has opened. Also, check out the "Arizona Sports Fans" Message Board. As always, if you have any suggestions, comments, or questions, please feel free to send me E-mail at sgoldber@chuma.cas.usf.edu; I always enjoy hearing from Cardinals fans around the country and the world.
	"THE CARDINALS ARE CHARGING" THE CARDINALS ARE CHARGING LET'S CHEER THEM ON THEIR WAY LET'S SHOUT OUT WITH ALL OUR MIGHT WE'LL SHOW 'EM HOW A TEAM CAN FIGHT FOR VICTORY AND GLORY WILL MAKE OUR JOY SUPREME THE PRIDE OF ARIZONA OUR ARIZONA CARDINAL TEAM "The Cardinals Are Charging" was written for both the St. Louis Baseball and Football Cardinals on June 29, 1960. Although the baseball team stopped using the march several years later, the fight song can still be heard at all home football games for the now Arizona Cardinals. The music and words were composed by songwriters Irving Bibo (1889-1962) and Larry Kent. Originally, the lyrics had "all St. Louis" in place of "Arizona" (Line 7), and "St. Louis" instead of "Arizona" (Line 8). Download from the following versions: Real Audio, and MIDI.
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