1. And it is not even close, the blocked punt against the Cowboys. To quote my wife, "He jumped out of his chair screaming, dancing throughout the house, out the door and on into night." And that is 100% true. I still watch the clip and get goosebumps.
I stated this before the 2008 season and I still stand by it:
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It was great to go to the playoffs, and Superbowl. But the win against the Cowboys was by far the my favorite thing that happened. The season was a success the minute Beisel landed on that football. The fact it started the decline of the Cowboys season? Bonus. I am excited just typing this out.
2. Fitzgerald's (one of many) leaping TD catch against Seattle at home over Marcus Trufant. Why? Cause I was six rows back watching it live at U.O.P. Stadium. I remember watching the ball come up out of no where behind the tall trees that are the offensive line, and then saying "Uh Oh, that is a little too far away." Then 'boing' Fitzgerald jumps about 45 feet in the air and plucks it out of the sky. Amazing to see that happen about 15 feet in front of you.
Bonus: After the catch Fitzgerald did his usual jump off the ground, toss the ball to the ref. BUT, Trufant spun around in frustration (poor guy didn't have a chance cause he was in great coverage) and for a second was staring up at the stands. Giving the fans and myself a chance to "lay into him a little bit". FUN !!!!
Definitely, more fun telling a player he sucks to his face live then at the TV screen. LOL!
3. Fitzgerald made a lot of great catches last year. My #1 catch that I still can't believe is one of the last three catches in the Cowboys game. He catch a ball along the side line, and his body was at like a 30 degree angle to the ground. My wife and I looked at each other and said "No way he caught that". And yet he did. Jason Whitlock of Foxsports stated that, the three catches Fitzgerald made at the end of that game was probably the best performance he had ever seen. I agree, and that catch was unbelievable.
4. Fitzgerald, yet again. I pick his most popular catch. This would be the catch versus the Panthers in the playoffs. Double covered, leaping in the air, bobbles the ball in mid air, still catches it.
Why? Because for years, I have been telling friends and family that our team was going to be good this year. Of course getting the standard
"You said that last year and the year before."
Well after this catch whenever I talked to people they were all like: "Wow, did you see that guy Fitzgerald ? He is amazing. I can't believe what a great game he had. Your team looks really good, when did this happen. Oh, they are really fun to watch."
I never said I told you so. I told them I had been trying to tell you to catch Cardinals game on TV cause I knew you would enjoy it. And then go on to talk Cardinals football, and not have it be a pity party. I had been waiting for years to do that. Especially when it came to talking football with the old man. That was really enjoyable.
5. Finally, look at my signature. Adrian Wilson's quote more specifically. I did just that. It was painful to watch the game at certain points, but I am damn proud of this team, organization, and its fans. What an amazing season to have the pleasure of watching, and living through. For the many years of being a huge football fan, and struggling through some really tough season to watch, this was a sweet season that was a pleasure to watch.
