FEATURES On-Line NFL Pool NFL Fight Songs "The Cardinal" Bio SCHEDULES 2024 Schedule Week's Schedule STANDINGS 2024 Standings The Playoff Race HISTORY Cardinal Chronicle Photo Album Cardinals Timeline Series Records Results: 1920-1959 Results: 1960-1987 Results: 1988-2024	END OF THE LINES? - - - - - The 2024 season began with a renewed hope for the rebuilt offensive line. Despite multiple injuries, several of which were prolonged and affecting the second and third string players, the Cardinals mostly managed to keep Murray upright and establish a powerful rushing attack. Yet, following the bye week, the Cardinals have reverted to their hapless old form, and after three straight losses, including a 30-18 defeat to Seattle, are barely alive for the postseason. The skittish Murray had back-to-back interceptions that likely sealed the team's fate early in the contest. - - - - - The defensive front, always known to be a work in progress, had a successful string of their own, but are now being exposed once again. Minimal QB pressure and the inability to stop a backup runner contributed heavily to the deficit. Arizona's soft zones remain ineffective at stopping the opponent, a particularly frustrating habit on third downs. NEXT WEEK, NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS: A single win over Seattle would have put the Cardinals in the driver's seat for the division title. Now, the Cardinals need a ton of help. Should they finish 10-7, we would need Seattle to lose three of four OR have Seattle lose twice with the Rams finishing 10-7 (with a win over Seattle) to force a three-way tie which Arizona would win. There are ways in at 9-8, but the path is becoming vanishingly narrow. The wild card can be out of reach with one more Arizona loss and a Washington win. For what it's worth, the Cardinals cannot be mathematically eliminated this week. My prediction, Cards win, 27-13. TWENTY-NINTH 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 29th 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 28th-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@dom.wustl.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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