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A win, is a win, is a win etc.-----except that this one was very special for a number of reasons.
Reason number one-----After CKW selected John Skelton as the starting QB for the team this season, my son, NOOCH, and I were discussing the choice by Whiz. I felt that Skelton had won the job, and that he should have been selected after the third pre-season game so that he could get more reps with the ones during the remainder of pre-season. My son replied that if Kolb had been selected, the pressure for him to play well would have been so enourmous, that it would be tantamount to playing in a pressure cooker. He said that, once Skelton had been named starter, all the pressure would be released from Kolb, and that if he was needed to replace an injured Skelton, he would be able to play relatively free of that pressure. He was so very right with that call, as the results of the game show.
Reason number two_____Granted, no one believed that the call would come in the very first game, as Skelton's size, strength, toughness and athleticism would serve him well as the early starter. But after a first half in which SKelton rallied his charges to recover from an early turnover, to go on two time consuming scoring drives and a lead, Skelton suddenly settled into a sort of malaise. Things seemed to slow down with his thought process and his actions, to the point where Seattle's defense could time his every move, and they began to bat down passes that he had been able to get away more quickly earllier in the game. It was like watching a plow-boy on a lazy summer day, who was plodding along behind a mule team in a foggy haze, hardly noticing that they were even moving. Everything became slow and deliberate, and he unfortunately did not come out of it until the very play wherein he was injured. On that play, his setup was once again quick, and the pass came out quick just like the first half. Unfortunately, he took the hit that hurt him after he released the ball. Meanwhile, he had gone three and out for the entire third quarter.
Reason number three-----Enter Kevin Kolb, (to a chorus of boos), from his own Cardinals fans. Not all booed to be sure, but there were enough of them that it turned my stomach, for Kolb had done absolutely nothing to warrant such treatment from supposed supporters. What the hell were those of you who booed him thinking? Talk about kicking a guy while he was down. I hope those of you who did so, have a belly full of shame for that. Maybe you will be reluctant to do so in the future. His performance hardly called for that kind of treatment. He quickly rallied the troops and set the offense about going on a scoring drive, and he did it quickly and efficiently. He got the momentum back away from Seattle, and not only won over the offense, but the entire team and most of the stadium attendees. His play was almost flawless, and it inspired the defense as well as the offense. He put this team on his back and carried it, (willed it), to a win against a division foe on opening day at home. Just as NOOCH had said, he played like all the pressure was gone.
Reason number four-----Russ Grimm had the O-line playing pretty darned well from the get-go. Not so much the run blocking, but the pass protection was decent for both Skelton and Kolb, save for the malaise that was the third period. The O'line had few penalties for false starts, and holding this game. Not bad for a first game situation. Seattle had a much tougher time pass blocking than we did, though they sprung Marshawn Lynch with some regularity. All in all, the Card's O-line played well.
Reason number five-----The entire defense, rallied around the offense and flat out refused to lose this game. Both units overcame obstacles and hurdles place on them by freak plays, and momentum changes. They especailly overcame the poor officiating that we all suspected was coming. Still, that defense stood as one while playing as many down the stretch, and refused to allow Seattle to score, despite almost impossible setbacks. This was their finest hour in my estimation, and I am very grateful.
Our team, (I believe I can call them that), pulled out an improbable win over a division foe, here at home on opening day, and they did it despite many troubles that they had to negotiate. This team has grit, that surly comes from its Head Coach. No one knows yet, what may come of this season. I surely don't know, but I will say this. I seriously doubt that this team will succomb easily to ANY foe. This team has a heart and a soul and both are alive and well at this point. Injuries will heal, and as time passes we will get better, but for our first Sunday playing at home against a real opponent, I feel good about where we stand right now. We will not win out by any means, but everyone who has to face us will take note of how we finished last season, and especially how we started this one. They know that we can be beaten, but they also know that they must pay a great price to do so, because this team doesn't quit, ever.
Reason number one-----After CKW selected John Skelton as the starting QB for the team this season, my son, NOOCH, and I were discussing the choice by Whiz. I felt that Skelton had won the job, and that he should have been selected after the third pre-season game so that he could get more reps with the ones during the remainder of pre-season. My son replied that if Kolb had been selected, the pressure for him to play well would have been so enourmous, that it would be tantamount to playing in a pressure cooker. He said that, once Skelton had been named starter, all the pressure would be released from Kolb, and that if he was needed to replace an injured Skelton, he would be able to play relatively free of that pressure. He was so very right with that call, as the results of the game show.
Reason number two_____Granted, no one believed that the call would come in the very first game, as Skelton's size, strength, toughness and athleticism would serve him well as the early starter. But after a first half in which SKelton rallied his charges to recover from an early turnover, to go on two time consuming scoring drives and a lead, Skelton suddenly settled into a sort of malaise. Things seemed to slow down with his thought process and his actions, to the point where Seattle's defense could time his every move, and they began to bat down passes that he had been able to get away more quickly earllier in the game. It was like watching a plow-boy on a lazy summer day, who was plodding along behind a mule team in a foggy haze, hardly noticing that they were even moving. Everything became slow and deliberate, and he unfortunately did not come out of it until the very play wherein he was injured. On that play, his setup was once again quick, and the pass came out quick just like the first half. Unfortunately, he took the hit that hurt him after he released the ball. Meanwhile, he had gone three and out for the entire third quarter.
Reason number three-----Enter Kevin Kolb, (to a chorus of boos), from his own Cardinals fans. Not all booed to be sure, but there were enough of them that it turned my stomach, for Kolb had done absolutely nothing to warrant such treatment from supposed supporters. What the hell were those of you who booed him thinking? Talk about kicking a guy while he was down. I hope those of you who did so, have a belly full of shame for that. Maybe you will be reluctant to do so in the future. His performance hardly called for that kind of treatment. He quickly rallied the troops and set the offense about going on a scoring drive, and he did it quickly and efficiently. He got the momentum back away from Seattle, and not only won over the offense, but the entire team and most of the stadium attendees. His play was almost flawless, and it inspired the defense as well as the offense. He put this team on his back and carried it, (willed it), to a win against a division foe on opening day at home. Just as NOOCH had said, he played like all the pressure was gone.
Reason number four-----Russ Grimm had the O-line playing pretty darned well from the get-go. Not so much the run blocking, but the pass protection was decent for both Skelton and Kolb, save for the malaise that was the third period. The O'line had few penalties for false starts, and holding this game. Not bad for a first game situation. Seattle had a much tougher time pass blocking than we did, though they sprung Marshawn Lynch with some regularity. All in all, the Card's O-line played well.
Reason number five-----The entire defense, rallied around the offense and flat out refused to lose this game. Both units overcame obstacles and hurdles place on them by freak plays, and momentum changes. They especailly overcame the poor officiating that we all suspected was coming. Still, that defense stood as one while playing as many down the stretch, and refused to allow Seattle to score, despite almost impossible setbacks. This was their finest hour in my estimation, and I am very grateful.
Our team, (I believe I can call them that), pulled out an improbable win over a division foe, here at home on opening day, and they did it despite many troubles that they had to negotiate. This team has grit, that surly comes from its Head Coach. No one knows yet, what may come of this season. I surely don't know, but I will say this. I seriously doubt that this team will succomb easily to ANY foe. This team has a heart and a soul and both are alive and well at this point. Injuries will heal, and as time passes we will get better, but for our first Sunday playing at home against a real opponent, I feel good about where we stand right now. We will not win out by any means, but everyone who has to face us will take note of how we finished last season, and especially how we started this one. They know that we can be beaten, but they also know that they must pay a great price to do so, because this team doesn't quit, ever.
I still don't get the love for #19 as the QB, but I also don't see Kolb leading us to the promised land either!
