A crazy 24 hours in Arizona sports history

Jan 18, 2013, 6:18 PM | Updated: Jan 19, 2013, 1:32 am

To say the last day or so has been a crazy one for Arizona sports would be a bit of an understatement.

To summarize what happened, the Cardinals interviewed Bruce Arians for the head coaching job amidst rumors that they would lose defensive coordinator Ray Horton if the Colts OC got the head coaching job.

Later in the evening, Arians got the job and it was reported that Horton was indeed out in Arizona.

Of course, this happened while the Suns were in the process of losing to the Milwaukee Bucks, which dropped their record to a Western Conference-worst 13-28 on the season.

Then Friday morning, word came out that the Suns and head coach Alvin Gentry had parted ways.

Let’s take a look at how it all went down through the eyes of the Arizona Sports 620 Twitter feed:

~ 1:30 p.m.

#Cardinals candidate Bruce Arians says as coach he would call offensive plays until he finds someone who can do it better than he does.

— Arizona Sports 620 (@AZSports620) January 17, 2013

RT @kyndra620: Arians says cant comment on staff that are under contract (Horton) and that’s something that’s way down the road.

— Arizona Sports 620 (@AZSports620) January 17, 2013

#Cardinals coaching candidate Bruce Arians wants to be a head coach, still call plays – bit.ly/VafKB9

— Arizona Sports 620 (@AZSports620) January 17, 2013

Alright, good stuff. Arians gave good answers to some tough questions and appeared to be interested in the job. But would he get it? That question would be answered hours later.

~ 6:30 p.m.

Report: Bruce Arians expected to be #Cardinals next head coach bit.ly/U4WNgA

— Arizona Sports 620 (@AZSports620) January 18, 2013

WR @larryfitzgerald places a call to new @azcardinals head coach Bruce Arians. – bit.ly/WLCdi8 #Cardinals

— Arizona Sports 620 (@AZSports620) January 18, 2013

Ahh cool, the Cardinals’ search for a coach finally ended. Sure, Arians isn’t an exciting hire, but he may very well be a good one. But what will become of Horton?

Oh.

~ 7:30 p.m.

Report: Ray Horton will not return in 2013 as the #Cardinals defensive coordinator. – bit.ly/XI1g8z

— Arizona Sports 620 (@AZSports620) January 18, 2013

So much for that, now Valley fans are going to have to come to grips with the fact that a popular and successful coach is leaving town, that stinks. At least the Suns are going to beat the Bucks, right? They always top Milwaukee at home.

Oops.

~ 9:23 p.m.

FINAL – Bucks 98 @suns 94: Phoenix drops its first home game vs. MIL since 1987 and falls to 13-28 on the season.

— Arizona Sports 620 (@AZSports620) January 18, 2013

Well that’s not good, but at least the day has come to a close. Friday will bring with it a press conference for the Cards’ new coach, and with it some optimism. We could use some good news.

Yeah, about that…

~ 11:00 a.m. (Friday)

Alvin Gentry out as #Suns head coach following 13-28 start to the season. bit.ly/106hmbI

— Arizona Sports 620 (@AZSports620) January 18, 2013

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Bruce Arians takes the stand for his first statement as the Arizona Cardinals new head coach. (Craig Grialou/Arizona Sports)

New Cardinals coach Bruce Arians speaks to the media with president Michael Bidwill and new general manager Steve Keim (from left to right). (Craig Grialou/Arizona Sports)

Cardinals president Michael Bidwill and new general manager Steve Keim sit to left of Bruce Arians as the new coach addresses the media. (Craig Grialou/Arizona Sports)

The Cardinals new head coach Bruce Arians gives his opening statement and speaks to the media on Friday afternoon. (Craig Grialou/Arizona Sports)

Cardinals president Michael Bidwill, new head coach Bruce Arians, his wife Christine Arians and general manager Steve Keim pose for the media on Friday afternoon. (Craig Grialou/Arizona Sports)

Cardinals owner Bill Bidwill poses with his franchise's new head coach Bruce Arians following the press conference on Friday afternoon. (Craig Grialou/Arizona Sports)

Cardinals new head coach Bruce Arians poses with his wife, Christine, following the press conference on Friday. (Craig Grialou/Arizona Sports)

Cardinals new head coach Bruce Arians poses with his new team's helmet following the press conference on Friday afternoon. (Craig Grialou/Arizona Sports)

Arizona Cardinals new head coach Bruce Arians smiles as he is introduced during an NFL football news conference at the team's training facility Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals new head coach Bruce Arians speaks to the media after he was introduced during an NFL football news conference at the team's training facility Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals president Michael Bidwill, left, shakes hands with new head coach Bruce Arians during an NFL football news conference at the team's training facility, Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, in Tempe, Ariz. The Cardinals bring in Arians after he had a storybook year as the Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator-turned-temporary coach. He filled in for head coach Chuck Pagano while he was treated for cancer and helped get the Colts to the NFL playoffs.(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals new head coach Bruce Arians smiles as he speaks to the media after he was introduced during an NFL football news conference at the team's training facility, Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, in Tempe, Ariz. Team president Michael Bidwill smiles at right(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals new head coach Bruce Arians adjusts his glasses before answering questions from the media after he was introduced during an NFL football news conference at the team's training facility Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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