Cardinals fans are as passionate about their team as any in football
It’s a bit of a cliche for players and coaches to say that they couldn’t do it without the fans, but it is true. The screams, the passion, and the mere presence of the people who come out on Sundays plays a huge part in the motivation of the Cardinals.
Football is a sport in which emotion plays a big part. Players depend on momentum in every game, and that momentum is provided when the crowd gets into a game. A big play can change a game, but mostly because fans get loud and that energy carries onto the field.
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Being a fan of the Cardinals hasn’t always been easy. Until recently, winning seasons were rare, and playoff trips were even more rare. Still, fans stuck with them, and have been rewarded over the past decade. Being a Cardinals fan has become something to be proud of, and it’s almost a badge of honor for older fans who didn’t abandon ship.
The 2016 season was a hard one. Losing is never easy, but when expectations are so high, it hurts to crash back to Earth. Still, 2017 looms, and fans are more than ready for a rebound. Without the fans, the Cardinals wouldn’t be who they are, and RaisingZona certainly wouldn’t exist. So this final, and biggest, valentine is for you. We thank you.