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NFC Championship; Battle of the Birds
NFC Championship; Battle of the Birds
Let’s face it, the Arizona Cardinals’ fan base is new to this sort of thing. Since moving from St. Louis in 1988, the Cardinals have exactly 2 playoff appearances, this season included. Never made it to the NFC Championship, never hosted a playoff game before this year.  ...
NFL Article: The Year of the Birds - by Joe Berger
NFL Article: The Year of the Birds - by Joe Berger
sports2debate.com — Those tickets for the divisional round of the Arizona Cardinals playoff game are looking a lot better... now, are they not?...It turns out that 2008 has become the year of the birds in the NFL. The Baltimore Ravens, Philadelphia Eagles, and Arizona Cardinals are still alive in the playoffs.. (more) NFL Article: The Year of the Birds - by Joe Berger
Don't like 9-7 vs. 9-6-1? Then maybe the NFL isn't for you
Don't like 9-7 vs. 9-6-1? Then maybe the NFL isn't for you
sports.yahoo.com — There seems to be a sentiment out there that because neither of the NFC Championship game participants... reached the 10-win plateau in the regular season, that it somehow makes the NFC Championship game less interesting or valid. It's an outdated ... (more) Don't like 9-7 vs. 9-6-1? Then maybe the NFL isn't for you
NFC Championship Preview and Prediction: Eagles v Cardinals
NFC Championship Preview and Prediction: Eagles v Cardinals
midwestsportsfans.com — The Philadelphia Eagles and Donovan McNabb travel to Arizona this weekend to battle the Cardinals in the... NFC Championship game. Our Eagles-Cardinals preview and prediction post also includes the TV time, point spread, and announcers for the game. (more) NFC Championship Preview and Prediction: Eagles v Cardinals
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