I really thought the Cards were going to pull it out...What a heartbreaker...When they scored with still 2:35 on the clock, I knew it was too much time...That's a lot of time for Big Ben to do damage ... I was so wired from the excitement, it took me like 2 hours to be able to get ready for bed. It's been a while since I've been that excited and jumping around over a sporting event like I was last night. My sister, TIff called me when they scored that last TD and I couldn't breathe, let alone talk to her...it was so much fun!
I hope Kurt doesn't retire...I hope it gives it another try or two...I just love watching him play too much. Selfish, I know...
Showing posts with label Kurt Warner. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kurt Warner. Show all posts
Monday, February 2, 2009
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Super Bowl Sunday
Here we are. The big day. Brad has pulled out his Steeler blanket, hats, coats, towels, t-shirt, musical football and has them all over the living room. I have on my Kurt Warner jersey and that's about it... He's trying to set me up for a big whoopin'...telling me how realistic it is that the Cardinal offensive line will not survive the defensive Steel curtain, which will in turn force Warner to throw 5 turnovers, lose the game, resulting in him not getting into the Hall of Fame. Ok, whatever...I hear him, as Troy Polamalu is one of my favorite players, but nope...I'm going against the grain on this one.
This morning, I started the day at the salon, getting my hair cut. Then I went to Panera for lunch, then stopped at Lowes and the post office before coming home.
The weather here is ridiculous...it's 60 degrees...I should probably go out and run, but first, I'm going to go get a pedicure...I've come to love them and have put it off for way longer than I should...today is a flip flop day so it's only fitting. Brad's taking the dogs to the dog park with Dave and Christian and company...I'm going to the nail place..
I think when I come back, I will head out to run before the game.
Monday, January 19, 2009
A house divided (for the Superbowl)
So it's no secret that I'm a huge Kurt Warner fan...For those of you who don't know, let me catch you up on a few of my "Kurt highlights".
My high school friend, Korina has a cousin named Paul. He played at Northern Iowa at the same time Kurt was there. We got to go on the field and take pictures with the players and talk to them. Even though Kurt didn't really play until his last season there, for some reason, he was always my favorite...Probably because of how personable and gracious he was. So I followed him through Arena and Europe and when he got cut from the Packers. He was out of football for a while...
When he ended up with the Rams I was really happy...and for the record, I was not a Rams fan...just a Kurt fan...But had to cheer for the Rams because he played there. (Unless of course they were playing the Cowboys, then I deferred to bleeding blue and silver). Seeing him win the Super Bowl was unbelievable. One week during the playoffs (this was when we still lived in Iowa) we went to a Northern Iowa football game. I was looking up the seats to something on the wall when I spotted Kurt about 5 rows behind us. Noone really saw that he was there, and I had a UNI program that had his picture in it...So being the shy person I am, I went up to him and told him how happy I was for him and that I followed him all the way from Northern Iowa. He was truly as nice as I remembered and engaged me in conversation for a few minutes. Then he signed my program and went back to my seat. A few minutes later, they announced that he was there and he got swarmed and not everyone was able to get an autograph before the half was over.
So then the end of his era with the Rams came...and his trip to Arizona...I'll be the first to say... I haven't been overly optimistic about how his career would turn out there and always have pulled from him...even when Brad would say, Honey, this isn't going to go well.....and sometimes it hasn't. But being the nerd I am, I tried to show my loyalty in some way, despite thinking that the Cardinals wouldn't really get anywhere, I have drafted Kurt every year in my fantasy league. I have definitely taken some heat for what some people thought was misplaced loyalty and have written him off.
So fast forward to the playoffs 08-09...I'll have to say I didn't think the Cards would get this far. So after my 'boys ducked out, the Cards were my pick in the NFC (no matter how under of an underdog they were) and the Steelers were my pick in the AFC. Yesterday I cheered for Kurt in my somewhat worn out Rams Warner jersey and then for Pittsburgh in my Polamalu t-shirt (he's my favorite Steeler). But once the game was over, our house became divided.
I have searched for more than a year for a women's Arizona Cardinals Kurt Warner jersey and apparently they didn't make them...even Reebok didn't think he would be where he is...so last night I logged on after the game and much to my happiness...they apparently ordered a finite number of them for the Super Bowl and I snatched up one right away...as of tonight, they don't have them for sale anymore... I'm guessing they sold out. Glad I got it when I did!
So it's a divided Dellit house for this Superbowl. Brad in his Steelers jersey, me in my Warner jersey. Not the team I wanted to be playing the Steelers, but I'll take it!
I misplaced my picture with Kurt Warner from 1993..but as soon as I find it, I'll post it!
GO CARDINALS!
My high school friend, Korina has a cousin named Paul. He played at Northern Iowa at the same time Kurt was there. We got to go on the field and take pictures with the players and talk to them. Even though Kurt didn't really play until his last season there, for some reason, he was always my favorite...Probably because of how personable and gracious he was. So I followed him through Arena and Europe and when he got cut from the Packers. He was out of football for a while...
When he ended up with the Rams I was really happy...and for the record, I was not a Rams fan...just a Kurt fan...But had to cheer for the Rams because he played there. (Unless of course they were playing the Cowboys, then I deferred to bleeding blue and silver). Seeing him win the Super Bowl was unbelievable. One week during the playoffs (this was when we still lived in Iowa) we went to a Northern Iowa football game. I was looking up the seats to something on the wall when I spotted Kurt about 5 rows behind us. Noone really saw that he was there, and I had a UNI program that had his picture in it...So being the shy person I am, I went up to him and told him how happy I was for him and that I followed him all the way from Northern Iowa. He was truly as nice as I remembered and engaged me in conversation for a few minutes. Then he signed my program and went back to my seat. A few minutes later, they announced that he was there and he got swarmed and not everyone was able to get an autograph before the half was over.
So then the end of his era with the Rams came...and his trip to Arizona...I'll be the first to say... I haven't been overly optimistic about how his career would turn out there and always have pulled from him...even when Brad would say, Honey, this isn't going to go well.....and sometimes it hasn't. But being the nerd I am, I tried to show my loyalty in some way, despite thinking that the Cardinals wouldn't really get anywhere, I have drafted Kurt every year in my fantasy league. I have definitely taken some heat for what some people thought was misplaced loyalty and have written him off.
So fast forward to the playoffs 08-09...I'll have to say I didn't think the Cards would get this far. So after my 'boys ducked out, the Cards were my pick in the NFC (no matter how under of an underdog they were) and the Steelers were my pick in the AFC. Yesterday I cheered for Kurt in my somewhat worn out Rams Warner jersey and then for Pittsburgh in my Polamalu t-shirt (he's my favorite Steeler). But once the game was over, our house became divided.
I have searched for more than a year for a women's Arizona Cardinals Kurt Warner jersey and apparently they didn't make them...even Reebok didn't think he would be where he is...so last night I logged on after the game and much to my happiness...they apparently ordered a finite number of them for the Super Bowl and I snatched up one right away...as of tonight, they don't have them for sale anymore... I'm guessing they sold out. Glad I got it when I did!
So it's a divided Dellit house for this Superbowl. Brad in his Steelers jersey, me in my Warner jersey. Not the team I wanted to be playing the Steelers, but I'll take it!
I misplaced my picture with Kurt Warner from 1993..but as soon as I find it, I'll post it!
GO CARDINALS!
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Kurt Warner
This year I have 2 fantasy teams and I find it harder to keep track of what's going on with the players....I learned today when reviewing my teams and matchups some great things about Kurt Warner:
Tue, Sep 16 The Arizona Cardinals have announced QB Kurt Warner has been named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his Week 2 performance. He went 19-for-24 for 361 yards and three touchdowns in the game.
AND
Wed, Sep 17 Mike Sando, of ESPN.com, reports Arizona Cardinals QB Kurt Warner became the first player in NFL history to attempt at least 20 passes, complete at least 75 percent of them and average at least 15 yards per attempt with his Week 2 effort.
I have Kurt in one of my leagues and he is racking up points for me...Most everyone knows I followed Kurt from his UNI days, through the arena league and Europe to the Rams and now the Cardinals. I'm glad he's doing well...He's a great guy and great player and hate when people imply that he was a 1 hit wonder.
Besides...Matt Leinart is young..He can sit on his butt for a couple of more years.
Go Kurt!
Tue, Sep 16 The Arizona Cardinals have announced QB Kurt Warner has been named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his Week 2 performance. He went 19-for-24 for 361 yards and three touchdowns in the game.
AND
Wed, Sep 17 Mike Sando, of ESPN.com, reports Arizona Cardinals QB Kurt Warner became the first player in NFL history to attempt at least 20 passes, complete at least 75 percent of them and average at least 15 yards per attempt with his Week 2 effort.
I have Kurt in one of my leagues and he is racking up points for me...Most everyone knows I followed Kurt from his UNI days, through the arena league and Europe to the Rams and now the Cardinals. I'm glad he's doing well...He's a great guy and great player and hate when people imply that he was a 1 hit wonder.
Besides...Matt Leinart is young..He can sit on his butt for a couple of more years.
Go Kurt!
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