Here’s what went down Monday on G&A…
First Win…the Cards went back east and found the same result they did in the playoffs back in January: a win. Sunday’s 31-17 drubbing of the Jags in Jacksonville went a long way in gaining confidence in the NFC Champs after last weekend’s dud against the Niners in Glendale. G&A both came away impressed by the Cards defense, who shut down David Garrard and contained Maurice Jones-Drew (66 rushing yards). John felt Kurt Warner played extremely well, but wondered what happened to the “deep ball” in Ken Whisenhunt’s playbook. Ash isn’t too concerned and knows the Birds offense can score points on anyone, as long as Warner minimizes his interceptions and Beanie Wells holds onto the ball.
We were joined by Cardinals safety ANTREL ROLLE, who’s game-changing 83-yard blocked field goal return for touchdown sparked the Red Birds’ 31-17 win over the Jags in Jacksonville. Rolle also had four tackles in the win and said he’s happy his alma mater Miami is relevant again in college football.
Sleepless in Seattle…each college football weekend seems to bring one surprise after another and Saturday was no different. Just one week after traveling to Columbus and coming away with a win against the Buckeyes, USC blew an early lead and fell to once-lowly Washington 16-13. Gambo is stunned Pete Carroll continues to dominate on the national level, but lose to lower-tier Pac-10 schools. Mark isn’t surprised one bit and even called the upset last Friday. Both agree first-year coach Steve Sarkisian has infused life in a listless Washington program that didn’t win a single game in 2008 under Tyrone Willingham.
Unhappy Camper?…Larry Fitzgerald’s little brother “tweeted” Sunday that Fitz wasn’t happy he wasn’t getting the ball more Sunday afternoon in Jacksonville. Marcus Fitzgerald tweeted that Larry texted him at halftime saying he was upset he wasn’t getting more balls. Fitz caught a 22-yard third-quarter touchdown and finished with four catches for 34 yards. The guys don’t know what to think, but do know Marcus needs to shut his mouth because if Fitz said that, he certainly didn’t want it going public.
True Colors?…the Red Birds are in the win column, but the guys know the Cards will likely get a much tougher test from Indianapolis this weekend in Glendale. Ash loved the tempo of the offense and knows the defense played well again, sans some breakdowns from Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. Gambo loves the big play potential of Beanie Wells, but is certain the fumbles must cease because good teams will make the Birds pay if they continue to lose the turnover battle.
Tuesday we’ll be joined by ESPN college football analyst Mark May at 4:25 and Dbacks’ skipper A.J. Hinch at 3:00.
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