The Arizona Cardinals are about to embark on their 30th season in the desert
Hard to believe the Arizona Cardinals are about to go to training camp for the 30th time since they moved from St. Louis in 1988. This will be the fifth camp held at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale.
After the first 25 Cards Camps in Flagstaff, Arizona, the teams moved the camp closer to fans and the players homes. Now instead of dorm rooms, they sleep in hotel rooms during training camp.
It’s not a bad deal for fans or players. Although Flagstaff is missed dearly. When I worked for the Cardinals during training camp, I loved being in the pines.
However there is something cool about the team practicing close to home in their home stadium. Why not get the younger players used to their game day venue?
There is something about going north and making a weekend out of a trip and boosting the economy of Flagstaff. There is also something to be said though about being able to go attend a practice on moment’s notice.
The first practice is just 13 days away on Saturday July 22nd. There are some things you may want or need to know about this year’s camp.