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  • January 29, 2009 03:20 PM EST by Cheryl Casone

    AZ Cardinals Give Hope to My Hometown

     

    My hometown team, the Arizona Cardinals could possibly make history this weekend, and win their first Super Bowl ever. When I was back in Phoenix for my Opportunity in America: My Hometown series, I interviewed Michael Bidwell, the President of the team (his father is still officially the Chairman, but Michael seems to be running the show).

    I've spoken to Michael since then, and I really believe this team can make it happen this weekend. Why do I care so much? Because Phoenix, and the Case Shiller Index backed me up this week, is still the national symbol of the broken housing market. People in Phoenix are losing their jobs, their homes, and their spirits. But, then comes the Arizona Cardinals getting their first chance ever at the Big Game in Tampa. I remember sitting here in New York rooting against the Giants because I believed we could beat the Eagles (and we did) and thinking to myself if we just get to the Super Bowl it would revitalize Phoenix.

    And, it has. I've never seen people so excited. My Facebook page is full of fellow Phoenix fans. If they win this Sunday, it could really be the boost my city needs.

    Yesterday, we had a gentleman on the show to talk about the economic impact in Pittsburgh. To be fair and balanced here you go, but I still did a little trash talking at the end of the interview!

    Go Cardinals!

    CC

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koreanmafia

Did you make it to the game? I think ly was better though but it was still a great game..

February 3, 2009 at 12:39 am

Henry B

You, the people of Phoenix, all in the state of Arizona and especially the Cardinals should be proud of making it to the Super Bowl, but just as importantly how thoroughly professional they played. They may have faltered, but they never gave up. It an old saying that goes something like this, "It's not whether you win nor lose, but how you play the game" Always enjoy your performance. You too are a PRO

February 2, 2009 at 9:29 am

David Hull

Cheryl, I can certainly understand and respect what you and all of the Arizona Cardinal fans have gone through over the years. I`m from Cleveland and we are disappointed EVERY YEAR! Our only highlight of this past season was crushing the Giants on Monday Night Football! This is Arizona`s year!!! The Steelers have never faced a high power offense like this and we`ll see how those pansies can cover Fitzgerald and Boldin!! The Cardinals will score 40 points by halftime! Great job on the show, I`m your biggest fan. I would like to look you up when I`m in New York again. Take care!

February 1, 2009 at 10:36 am

ESan

Chreyl: Kurt Warner took the St.Louis Ram to the superbawl twice (1999 and 2001). Its probably going to be his last game so he is going to make it worth while. Here in St.Louis our hearts are with Kurt and our old team the Cardinals. Best wishes.

January 31, 2009 at 11:33 pm

Carla, Ballwin, MO

Cheryl - I fondly remember when the Cardinals were in my hometown - St.Louis. I will proudly root for the Arizona Cardinals and Kurt Warner. There's a real St. Louis connection to this superbowl- Kurt was the quarterback for the Rams when we won the superbowl in 1999, I wish the Arizona Cardinals the same wonderful outcome! Go Cardinals!!!

January 30, 2009 at 2:56 pm

koreanmafia

wear the cheerleaders uniform and they will win...

January 30, 2009 at 12:40 pm

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  • Cheryl Casone joined FOX Business Network (FBN) in September 2007 as an anchor. Prior to FBN, Casone served as a correspondent for FOX News Channel’s (FNC) business unit and was a regular guest on FNC’s Your World with Neil Cavuto. Casone brings years of experience covering finance, business, and consumer news to FBN.

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