Arizona Cardinals

Back in August of 2008, my brother and I were discussing the soon to arrive
pro football season. He asked me who I thought might be the surprise
team of the year. I told him the "Arizona Cardinals".

He asked me why I thought that. I told him that I thought they had the
makings of a good football team and I was impressed by their play in the
previous 2 seasons. I told my brother, "I think there is a good chance
that the Arizona Cardinals will get in as a wild card."

They won their division and now they make their very first Super Bowl appearance ever. I'm very happy for them. I am also surprised that they have done so well in the playoffs because they were horrible against good teams in the regular season.

Now they face a tough Pittsburgh team who makes their 7th Super Bowl appearance and have won 5 of their previous 6 trips to the Big Game losing only to the Cowboys.

Can the Cardinals knock off a team with the #1 defense in the NFL. It is not likely, but I will be pulling for them. I hope this Super Bowl becomes a classic.