The NFC Road to the Super Bowl runs through Arizona...

[Brian Jennings]

Are we in the ****ing twilight zone or something?

[AzWins23]

i cant help but bring myself back to the last time we played them...i hate the f-in cards...

Haha!!

[duxstar]

hahahahaha that is a hilarious joke man, seriously The Joker do you ever stop with the joke posts????

:banghead:

[Tenjikuronin]

I wish the Seahawks hadn't gotten destroyed by injuries this year....

[AzWins23]

i cant help but bring myself back to the last time we played them...i hate the f-in cards...

HAHAHAHA!!! Sucks to be at home i guess....You guys suck!

[101South]

Wow! It's all breaking our way. One more win to make history.

Congratulations. The Cards have the talent to win next week, I dont know if they have the toughness. Philly is tufff.

Both teams should be relatively healthy. Should be fun to watch.

[The OLD Cookie Monster]

I wish the Seahawks hadn't gotten destroyed by injuries this year....

:falldownlaugh:

[Cardinal.Renz]

Wow! It's all breaking our way. One more win to make history.

[Kellzeatyou]

Its seems like there are more fans from other teams on this board than 49er fans at times O.O

All im seeing are falcons, cardinals, eagles, and giants avatars...

[berry42079]

Are we in the ****ing twilight zone or something?

i cant help but bring myself back to the last time we played them...i hate the f-in cards...

[The OLD Cookie Monster]

Wow! It's all breaking our way. One more win to make history.

Slow down Scooter, Philly is going to beat the hell out of you guys, at your house no less.

[daredevil2-5]

3 Bird teams in their conference championship games, BMC making a return to prominence :hoppy:

[killadelphia]

it's all good.

eagles seem to travel well.

[berry42079]

Wow! It's all breaking our way. One more win to make history.

haha...even if the cards did pull it off...noone would care...the 08 season would be forever known as weak and retarded...

[SourdoughTony]

I think a lot of people are underestimating the Cardinals in the playoffs. They've been real hot recently especially with the play of Larry Fitzgerald. I really REALLY hope the Eagles pull it off next Sunday, but it's going to be tough keeping Arizona's receivers in check.

I'm gonna go ahead and say it's gonna be San Diego and Arizona in the Super Bowl.

[ZooYork]

haha...even if the cards did pull it off...noone would care...the 08 season would be forever known as weak and retarded...

LMFAO that is so true even though the Tard trolls will deny it. This has easily been one of the most dull seasons I've ever seen.

[BrentJones84]

I'm gonna go ahead and say it's gonna be San Diego and Arizona in the Super Bowl.

That would be kind of funny if an 8-8 team made it to the Super Bowl.

[ZooYork]

Yeah Congrats!! I'm an AZ resident, but my allegiance is with 49ers:friends:
Good luck. I guess I should hope for the NFC WESTERN DIV. Champ to go
all the way, huh???

If there fans weren't such tools I'd probably be going for them.

[Brian Jennings]

Yeah Congrats!! I'm an AZ resident, but my allegiance is with 49ers:friends:
Good luck. I guess I should hope for the NFC WESTERN DIV. Champ to go
all the way, huh???Absolutely not. Rooting for a division rival? Really?

[Big Cat Lover]

Wow! It's all breaking our way. One more win to make history.

Yeah Congrats!! I'm an AZ resident, but my allegiance is with 49ers:friends:
Good luck. I guess I should hope for the NFC WESTERN DIV. Champ to go
all the way, huh???

[Big Cat Lover]

That's my pick right now too, which is absolutely hilarious considering they'd have a combined record of only 2 games over .500 in the regular season.

I know!! Guess getting the No. 1/2 seeds, homefield for the No. 1 seeds and
bye weeks are WAYYYY overrated, huh??:banghead::banghead:

[Rockyn]

I can't believe how well the Cards have played the last 2 weeks. Practically EVERYONE (including myself) had counted them out. Wiz is a genius.

I was thinking maybe the Cards divisional reign would end at 1 year, but now I have no idea. I guess it depends on if Warner comes back next year.

[NY2ThaBay08]

Man i hope the eagles win!!!

[49ers]

This season has been weak, yes. There are no stand out great teams, now that the Giants lost Plax. As for the Titans, I was never really that impressed with them. The Ravens right now are "the team" if you ask me. What defense, and mistake-free offense. Flacco isn't afraid to go deep, too. Good stuff.

But even with that said, the Cardinals have earned where they are. They beat a good Falcons team, then dominated a really good Panthers team. They have just played their game, and stepped up their defense.

Also, when Hightower took over as RB, that's when the Cards started to lose. With James starting in the backfield, they DOMINATE games. I don't think that's a coincidence. Now you have a great 1-2 with Warner and James, both with great leadership and playoff experience. The Cards are legit. They proved me wrong, and I'm happy they did.

The Eagles can beat them, but I think it will be close. Too close to call.

The winner will lose to the Ravens. :P

[mahimahi23]

Superbowl pick.

Ravens vs. Eagles

I predict this as well.

I dont like the Cardinals, but I respect what they have done. Should be a great game next week between them and Philly.

[Big Cat Lover]

Absolutely not. Rooting for a division rival? Really?

So, you rooting for the Eagles to represent the NFC in the SB???:headhurts:

[ZooYork]

So, you rooting for the Eagles to represent the NFC in the SB???:headhurts:

What's wrong with that?

[Big Cat Lover]

What's wrong with that?

Nothing, I think it's somewhat amusing.....if we can't be in some don't
want any of the other 3 teams in our division to represent the NFC for
a SB title, hmmmmm!:slap:

[leothedog]

Yeah Congrats!! I'm an AZ resident, but my allegiance is with 49ers
Good luck. I guess I should hope for the NFC WESTERN DIV. Champ to go
all the way, huh?


I have friends and very close relatives in the Phoenix area.
I'm glad the Cardinals won yesterday, and I'm glad Philly won today.
Now the Eagle have to travel all the way to Glendale to the Cards.

I'm going on record: I want the Cards to get into and win the Super Bowl.

[leothedog]

Now, if the Stupid Chargers can pull it out...

[ZooYork]

Nothing, I think it's somewhat amusing.....if we can't be in some don't
want any of the other 3 teams in our division to represent the NFC for
a SB title, hmmmmm!:slap:

So you'd root for the Rams if they were in the Super Bowl? :slap:

:kangaroo:

[49ERSFAN$LIFE]

Wow! It's all breaking our way. One more win to make history.

If you manage to beat Philly then you will be History by the Ravens or Steelers... But hey its all good you guys are happy for now, you survive to play another week and thats all that matters... We should have been in where you guys are but things happen for a reason

[BBCardsFan]

If you manage to beat Philly then you will be History by the Ravens or Steelers... But hey its all good you guys are happy for now, you survive to play another week and thats all that matters... We should have been in where you guys are but things happen for a reason

So much hate. LOL

Your team shouldn't be here this year. You had Nolan for awhile, remember?

Maybe next year.

[Brian Jennings]

So, you rooting for the Eagles to represent the NFC in the SB???:headhurts:Over the Cards? YES, YES and YES!

I will never root for a division rival, ever.

Nothing, I think it's somewhat amusing.....if we can't be in some don't
want any of the other 3 teams in our division to represent the NFC for
a SB title, hmmmmm!:slap:Why would we want a rival team to have a chance to win the Super Bowl?

I have friends and very close relatives in the Phoenix area.
I'm glad the Cardinals won yesterday, and I'm glad Philly won today.
Now the Eagle have to travel all the way to Glendale to the Cards.

I'm going on record: I want the Cards to get into and win the Super Bowl.:slap:

So you'd root for the Rams if they were in the Super Bowl? Apparently, since we want to see rivals do well, apparently.

[berry42079]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DzJk7gQCyQ

this will be the story of the cards next week!!!!!!!!!

[Ness]

Well Arizona earned it.

[Brian Jennings]

Thank you. Some posters on here act like the Cards were voted into the NFC title game.
I think they've played well, but it certainly didn't hurt them that Delhomme had one of his JTO type days.

[Cardinal.Renz]

Well Arizona earned it.

Thank you. Some posters on here act like the Cards were voted into the NFC title game.

[Brian Jennings]

Fixedseconded

[jammer]

The Cards did earn it. Getting to the NFC Tite Game is still getting to the NFC Title Game. However, that does not mean it is not conditional. Both the Falcons and Panthers made mistakes uncharacteristic of the best playoff teams, and while some of it can be attributed to ARZ's D, the best playoff teams (which the Falcons and Panthers were not a part of) do not make mistakes like that. The Cards just have not been tested thoroughly in a tough game to the end, which inevitably does happen in the playoffs.

[jammer]

Fixed

That too. I guess I wanted to try the whole diplomacy craze seemingly running through this board. I mean come on, some people are making sweetie-pie comments about the Tards ON A 49ERS MESSAGE BOARD. That doesn't mean we are "haters", it just means we aren't pretending to like them.

[Ness]

That too. I guess I wanted to try the whole diplomacy craze seemingly running through this board. I mean come on, some people are making sweetie-pie comments about the Tards ON A 49ERS MESSAGE BOARD. That doesn't mean we are "haters", it just means we aren't pretending to like them.

Well I certainly don't "like" the Steelers, but why would I root against them? I really don't care who wins the Super Bowl at this point, I really just want to see a great game...and that's how I usually take it once the 49ers are elminated. Like I also said, it would be unfortunate for the Steelers to become the first ball club to win six rings, but there really isn't anything complaining is going to do about it. But that's just the angle I take.

[49ersFan14]

wow Eagles vs Cardinals????????? you kidding me?????

[Brian Jennings]

Oh alright then. You're going to "choose" to be emotional. Hmm...No, he's going to choose not to hide how feels about the teams involved.

[jammer]

Well I certainly don't "like" the Steelers, but why would I root against them? I really don't care who wins the Super Bowl at this point, I really just want to see a great game...and that's how I usually take it once the 49ers are elminated. Like I also said, it would be unfortunate for the Steelers to become the first ball club to win six rings, but there really isn't anything complaining is going to do about it. But that's just the angle I take.

I don't have to take it lying down while twiddling my thumbs babbling about how it was a good game, that's my point.

Of course complaining won't do anything about it (which is not what I am saying though), but neither will being diplomatic or PC. I would rather feel emotion as a fan than pretend to be diplomatic towards other teams.

[Ness]

I don't have to take it lying down while twiddling my thumbs babbling about how it was a good game, that's my point.

Of course complaining won't do anything about it (which is not what I am saying though), but neither will being diplomatic or PC. I would rather feel emotion as a fan than pretend to be diplomatic towards other teams.

Oh alright then. You're going to "choose" to be emotional. Hmm...

[jammer]

Oh alright then. You're going to "choose" to be emotional. Hmm...

Yes, at least I get to feel something. I'm for rationality and composure in most things outside of sports (I am actually a very calm person), but when it comes to being a fan, I choose to be emotional.

Note: This is not to say I do not use rationality when it comes to analysis. When it comes to rooting for teams and watching games, I choose to be emotional, yes. When it comes to dissecting our team, strategy, personnel, and related topics, yes, I am very rational and largely without emotion.

It is basically akin to leaving it on the field of fandom.

[Passepartout]

Want to see the Cards win, as they are the underdogs.
Plus, I love the underdogs. And they have never been before!

[Brian Jennings]

Want to see the Cards win, as they are the underdogs.
Plus, I love the underdogs. And they have never been before!Please tell me you are not a Niner fan. How could any Niner fan support the Cardinals? Do division rivalries mean nothing? I know a couple Dallas and NYG fans, and they are rooting for the Cards all the way.

[krowleey]

Wow! It's all breaking our way. One more win to make history.

don't you mean two? unless of course you are okay with second place

[krowleey]

Please tell me you are not a Niner fan. How could any Niner fan support the Cardinals? Do division rivalries mean nothing? I know a couple Dallas and NYG fans, and they are rooting for the Cards all the way.

im pulling for philly, but then again it really doesn't matter. i can't stand any of the final 4.

[Juiced]

fans of all pro teams have some that are complete a-holes

i hate the cardinals but since the 9ers are out of contention - im rooting for arizona

i dont think they can beat philly but then again i didnt think they could beat atlanta

[94949'er]

AZ has stepped up and earned it. jeez, you should have bigger hate ons for DAL, PHI, or NYG. I think its cool AZ is turning it all upside down.

[Brian Jennings]

AZ has stepped up and earned it. jeez, you should have bigger hate ons for DAL, PHI, or NYG. I think its cool AZ is turning it all upside down.
None of those are in our division. Arizona is in our division. **** them.

[94949'er]

None of those are in our division. Arizona is in our division. **** them.

spoken like the little girl who gets dissed at the school dance. in adult behaviour, we root for the team in our own division. the fact that I have to explain that shows your own ignorance and immaturity. my kid's FB team may lose, but I still root for the MCAL or NCS rep in the playoffs.

[Brian Jennings]

spoken like the little girl who gets dissed at the school dance. in adult behaviour, we root for the team in our own division. the fact that I have to explain that shows your own ignorance and immaturity. my kid's FB team may lose, but I still root for the MCAL or NCS rep in the playoffs.So you'd root for the Rams too? Rivalries are rivalries. I don't care if we're out of it, there's teams I will never root for.

[94949'er]

So you'd root for the Rams too? Rivalries are rivalries. I don't care if we're out of it, there's teams I will never root for.

over teams like GB, CHI, NYG, WAS, PHIL, DAL? yeah. I hardly consider ARIZ worthy of a hated rivalry. jeez, SEA was in the AFC not so long ago. or did you just become a fan in the last 3 or 4 years? do some searching on the 80's and 90's, let alone the 00's.

[Brian Jennings]

over teams like GB, CHI, NYG, WAS, PHIL, DAL? yeah. I hardly consider ARIZ worthy of a hated rivalry. jeez, SEA was in the AFC not so long ago. or did you just become a fan in the last 3 or 4 years? do some searching on the 80's and 90's, let alone the 00's.I don't care if they've been in our division one year. **** them. Were you aware I was with your mom last night, or were you not paying attention?

[UtterlyHopeless]

QFT! F' the Tards!
2 x QFT!

[jammer]

over teams like GB, CHI, NYG, WAS, PHIL, DAL? yeah. I hardly consider ARIZ worthy of a hated rivalry. jeez, SEA was in the AFC not so long ago. or did you just become a fan in the last 3 or 4 years? do some searching on the 80's and 90's, let alone the 00's.

What is it with the pansy diplomats out in full force? I guess we can't all be PC.

Look, ARZ isn't a full-fledged rivalry (yet), but rooting for them simply because they are in our division is highly dubious. I don't give a crap if they "rep the division." I couldn't give less of a crap about our division getting 'repped' in the playoffs if it isn't us.

Talking about history? Why don't YOU do some research, and you will realize the Rams-SF rivalry was very heated back in the day. It no longer is a real rivalry IMO, but the history of it warrants at least some hate among 49ers fans, and acknowledgement from all. At the very least, it is more hate-filled from a 49er fan standpoint than most of the teams you listed.

[Brian Jennings]

Same Old Sorry *** Rams!

[mahimahi23]

I'm not rooting for the Cardinals, but it wouldnt bother me if they won. Our division was one of if not the worst divisions in football, so if the Cardinals make the Superbowl it would be kinda funny. I dont "hate" the Cardinals, I respect what they have done. Now the Rams and Seattle are a different story, I dont like either of those teams at all.

I'm just happy to see Philly against Arizona in the NFCCG. Would have rather seen Carolina vs Philly (because Carolina is my second favorite team), but that didnt happen so this is going to be an interesting game.

I love how unpredictable the NFL is, makes thing much more interesting.

[leothedog]

Please tell me you are not a Niner fan. How could any Niner fan support the Cardinals? Do division rivalries mean nothing? I know a couple Dallas and NYG fans, and they are rooting for the Cards all the way.

I'm a huge Niner fan, and I WANT THE CARDINALS TO WIN.
And don't give me that "Divisional rivalry" crap. Yeah, during the season, we want them to lose. But now it's time to face the facts: The Niners are staying home during the playoffs. So why not pull for a division opponent?
It'll just be that much sweeter when we knock them off twice and win the division next year.

So, Go Cardinals!
Get over it

[Brian Jennings]

I'm a huge Niner fan, and I WANT THE CARDINALS TO WIN.
And don't give me that "Divisional rivalry" crap. Yeah, during the season, we want them to lose. But now it's time to face the facts: The Niners are staying home during the playoffs. So why not pull for a division opponent?
It'll just be that much sweeter when we knock them off twice and win the division next year.

So, Go Cardinals!
Get over itBecause **** them, that's why.

[leothedog]

Because **** them, that's why.

That's an intelligent answer.

[duxstar]

The thing is, you almost have to feel obligated to root for someone, and with only 4 teams left now you kind of choose based on random things. As far as Im concerned I don't want to see Pittsburgh win #6, so on that side I am going to root for the Ravens. The other end however see's Philly vs Arizona, now I'm not particularly "fond" of either team I have been known, and LEANED on one guy the past 4 years in Fantasy Football ............. that player was Anquan Boldin.

So naturally I root for him every week that he plays (except against the niners) and I think I will be rooting for the cards next week, plus they are the underdogs; it's always easier to route for the underdogs compared to the favorites.

Finally since the cards are in the division I know more about the cardinals than the eagles, so naturally I'm going to root for a team that I know more about than the eagles

[berry42079]

Because **** them, that's why.

thats exactly why!!!

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w187/yagermeister_2008/DeadCardinal.jpg

[NinerFaithful81]

LMFAO that is so true even though the Tard trolls will deny it. This has easily been one of the most dull seasons I've ever seen.

Dull? Really? Two rookie QBs make an unprecedented impact? NFL players are shooting themselves? Dallas has a mega implosion (even bigger than their typical ones)? Singletary kicks a player off the field? The Dolphins make an unprecedented turnaround from a 1-15 season? The first ever 0-16 team in the history of the NFL? I can keep going...

Look, I'm not a Cards fan...but even I can show some respect to the enemy. Regardless of whether or not the Cards run is a fluke or not, the way they have been able to defy the pundits and odds through their first two playoff games is truly amazing. The same can be said for the Eagles and how they came into the playoffs on a roll after spanking the daylights out of the Cowgirls.

Besides, the story of the underdog is almost becoming common in the NFL. Within the last few years we've seen some improbable playoff runs with the Steelers and Giants...it seems this decade might become the decade of the underdogs.

[typaige]

I agree with you..

trying to make this the most boring season in NFL history is really reaching for some people.

Alot of people are like.."Hey.. what a cool season.. all these things happened and so many unpredictable changes and wha..wha..what?? The MOST boring season is history??"

Dull? Really? Two rookie QBs make an unprecedented impact? NFL players are shooting themselves? Dallas has a mega implosion (even bigger than their typical ones)? Singletary kicks a player off the field? The Dolphins make an unprecedented turnaround from a 1-15 season? The first ever 0-16 team in the history of the NFL? I can keep going...

Look, I'm not a Cards fan...but even I can show some respect to the enemy. Regardless of whether or not the Cards run is a fluke or not, the way they have been able to defy the pundits and odds through their first two playoff games is truly amazing. The same can be said for the Eagles and how they came into the playoffs on a roll after spanking the daylights out of the Cowgirls.

Besides, the story of the underdog is almost becoming common in the NFL. Within the last few years we've seen some improbable playoff runs with the Steelers and Giants...it seems this decade might become the decade of the underdogs.

[SBbound49ers]

i cant help but bring myself back to the last time we played them...i hate the f-in cards...

Even week 1 was a close game and we commited 5 turnovers.

Congrats to the Tards, but we coulda swept them!

[benton45]

I have friends and very close relatives in the Phoenix area.
I'm glad the Cardinals won yesterday, and I'm glad Philly won today.
Now the Eagle have to travel all the way to Glendale to the Cards.

I'm going on record: I want the Cards to get into and win the Super Bowl.

I live in Glendale. I watch the cards cause theyre on cable. They have the potential to be a really dangerous team in the future. I am rooting for them too. In fact I am going to the game. My sister is a season ticket holder and a cards fan...she gave me a ticket...I have never been to a championship game.

So you'd root for the Rams if they were in the Super Bowl? :slap:

:kangaroo:

I rooted for the rams when they were in the superbowl. Why would I root for the Titans or the Pats? I am all for rivalries and all for intensity, but not for hatred. I would rather a team that I have familiarity with..a team the represents my division, win the big one rather then another team if we can't be there

Well Arizona earned it.

last 4 or 5 weeks of the regular season I was appalled by them, but the way they have been playing is respectable. They have shown up bigtime.

[berry42079]

I agree with you..

trying to make this the most boring season in NFL history is really reaching for some people.

Alot of people are like.."Hey.. what a cool season.. all these things happened and so many unpredictable changes and wha..wha..what?? The MOST boring season is history??"

i actually thought it was an exciting...but...if the cards win the only people that will remember this season are cardinal fans...and if they're lucky enough noone will remember the season...otherwise im sure itll be remember as the biggest flop season of all time...:friends:

[berry42079]

Are we in the ****ing twilight zone or something?

haha...and the only reason the road to the superbowl runs through arizona is through default...if it went by which team had a better season...it would go through philly...

[sfgiantsfanmike]

AZ has stepped up and earned it. jeez, you should have bigger hate ons for DAL, PHI, or NYG. I think its cool AZ is turning it all upside down.

None of those are in our division. Arizona is in our division. **** them.

Yet they are more our rivals than Arizona has ever been. How can the team that has had the run of the division for the most part of 20 years have a rivalry with the team that was the doormat of that division (no offense intended Cards fans, just stating the facts. As most True Cards fans can admit)?

The 49ers are rivals with the Cowboys and Giants because we kept meeting them in the play-offs year after year. We were playing them at the highest level every year. The Cards? Until our franchise was "Yorked" they where just an auto w on our schedule (again, just the facts).

Heck, the Cards aren't even NFC West traditionally. They were in the NFC east before all the reorganizing. They don't even have any real history of important games versus the Niners. How many times have the Cards played the Niners in the playoffs? I can remember at least one game against the Rams back in the day, but none against the Cards. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Anyway, I'll leave it at that. Dang it, no "fish" avatar to go with my post so lets see how this works:

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp206/sfgiantsfanmike/278972069_7ddce1644b.jpg

[jackacid]

Slow down Scooter, Philly is going to beat the hell out of you guys, at your house no less.

Are they? Cards are better at home and the place will be loud. 50/50 game as far as I'm concerned, especially with the Eagles being so streaky.

It annoys me that a 9-7 hosts not one, but TWO games at home.

[cepowers18]

I'm not sure who is gonna win this game, but I'm pulling hard for the Cardinals. The 49ers and Cardinals are starting to build a rivalry... but I'd much rather see our division succeed. I also cannot stand anything to do with Philadelphia, especially the Eagles.

[QuickSlant]

i guess this was there year... and next year they will return to nfl mediocrity mark my words..

[SoCalSuperEagle]

The Cardinals should perform better this Sunday than they did on Thanksgiving Day. However, I think the Eagles can and will blow out the Cardinals again, this time in Arizona.

[JANiners]

LOL if it ends up being the Cards Vs Ravens in the Superbowl. Both are small market teams, it would probably end up being the lowest rated superbowl ever.

I would watch the Ravens pummel the crap out of the cards.

[DallasNiner]

LOL if it ends up being the Cards Vs Ravens in the Superbowl. Both are small market teams, it would probably end up being the lowest rated superbowl ever.

[jackacid]

LOL if it ends up being the Cards Vs Ravens in the Superbowl. Both are small market teams, it would probably end up being the lowest rated superbowl ever.

No matter who's in the big dance, it will officially be the worst Super Bowl I can imagine in some time (probably the worst since the Pats vs. Panthers.)