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Carter Nacke

McNabb’s lax attitude leading to blown games

All joking aside, an odd coping mechanism could be the reason the Minnesota Vikings have blown leads and are sitting at 0-4. “The knock against Donovan [McNabb]…is his intensity level is not what it needs to be, both throughout the week and during games,” said Ron Wolfley, co-host of Arizona Sports 620’s Doug & Wolf […]
13 years ago
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Carter Nacke

Diamondbacks staring history in the face in Game 5

The Diamondbacks have an opportunity to shatter expectations and stare history in the face come Friday night. “The Diamondbacks are standing on the precipice of greatness,” said Ron Wolfley, co-host of Arizona Sports 620’s Doug & Wolf Show. Going into the 2011 NLDS Game 5 in Milwaukee, the D-backs have a shot to do what […]
13 years ago
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Adam Green

The big play is a big issue for the Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals offense has been subject to a lot of scrutiny over the last few weeks because it has struggled down the stretch of games. However, it is the defense that seems to be garnering more concern from the Cardinals coaching staff, and rightfully so. Because if the defense does what it is supposed […]
13 years ago
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Adam Green

Paul Goldschmidt, the next great first baseman?

Albert Pujols is the standard by which most elite first baseman are judged, as the career .328 hitter with exceptional power has been a force for the last decade. Pujols has never hit fewer than 32 home runs in any of his 11 seasons, and has collected MVP awards and a World Series ring along […]
13 years ago
Adam Green

DDB: Lengthy Contract Extension Thrills Hanzal

GLENDALE – The last time center Martin Hanzal inked a contract with the Coyotes he was driving out of state for a mini-vacation and had to pull over and sign the deal at a service station along I-17. On Thursday, Hanzal took a more conventional approach by signing a five-year contract extension with the team […]
13 years ago
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Adam Green

ESPN NFL Insider says Kevin Kolb is in a slump

The Arizona Cardinals are 1-3, and quarterback Kevin Kolb has seen his rating drop with every game. His struggles have brought about questions and concern over his play, and especially the QB’s tendency to bail on the pocket prematurely and not go through progressions to find an open receiver. “A little bit unsettled in the […]
13 years ago
Adam Green

ASU faces road test at Utah

The road has not been a kind place for Arizona State recently. “We haven’t played very well on the road in the past couple of years,” said quarterback Brock Osweiler. “I don’t think we have too many wins, to be honest.” He’s right, they don’t. Counting the loss at Illiniois earlier in the year, the […]
13 years ago
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Carter Nacke

Inside the Box: D-backs rain in the runs

After every Arizona Diamondbacks game we’ll examine the box score and provide you with instant analysis. So it’s time to go Inside the Box for October 5, 2011: Diamondbacks 10, Brewers 6 The Good: Bombs away! The Diamondbacks hit their groove on Wednesday. They smacked four home runs, including a Ryan Roberts grand slam that […]
13 years ago
Carter Nacke

Chris Young goes off in NLDS

Chris Young has found his swing so far in the NLDS. In the first four games of the series against the Brewers, Young has pounded the ball for five total postseason homers. He set a franchise record Wednesday for hitting two home runs in the same postseason game. Young is the first D-back to ever […]
13 years ago
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Carter Nacke

Game 4 NLDS starters for D-backs, Brewers don’t last long

PHOENIX — Both Joe Saunders and Randy Wolf, starting pitchers for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Milwaukee Brewers, respectively, in Game 4 of the NLDS lasted only three innings Wednesday. In those three innings, 10 runs were scored on 13 hits and five walks. Saunders gave up three runs, five hits and two walks. “It was […]
13 years ago
Carter Nacke

Wells, Whisenhunt agree on run game importance

In four games this season, Cardinals fans started to get the run game they’ve been asking for, but it’s only translated to one win. So what gives? Cardinals Head coach Ken Whisenhunt said having a solid run game is important but not as important as getting wins. “I think it brings confidence to your team […]
13 years ago
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Carter Nacke

Diamondbacks coming up big with two outs

PHOENIX — After struggling to score runs in Milwaukee in the first two games of the series, the Arizona Diamondbacks returned home and had an offensive explosion. A two-out explosion at that. The Diamondbacks scored 14 of their 18 runs at home with two outs. In Game 3, the big inning was the fifth. Paul […]
13 years ago
Arizona Sports

Rookies step up in post-season play

The 2011 Arizona Diamondbacks have matched the team record for most RBI for rookies with a total of eight hit so far in the division series. With Collin Cowgill’s two RBI in the third inning of game four and Paul Goldschmidt’s six total, the team is one shy from breaking the record. Goldschmidt hit a […]
13 years ago
Carter Nacke

Long ball goes far for D-backs in postseason

Heads up in the outfield. The Diamondbacks have relied on the long ball, much like they have all season, to create their offense in the postseason. After the seventh inning on Wednesday night, the D-backs had scored 16 of their last 22 postseason runs via home runs. Going back to Sept. 27 during the regular […]
13 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Larry Fitzgerald prepares for Minnesota homecoming

Sunday will mark the second time in his career Larry Fitzgerald will play in the state he was raised in. “Anytime I play against the Vikings, having a history and being a Vikings fan for so long, I want to win,” Fitzgerald said. “Playing in front of friends and family and so many people growing […]
13 years ago
Carter Nacke

D-backs claim highest number of stolen bases in postseason

It happened in the third inning on Wednesday night. Paul Goldschmidt managed the 90 feet between first and second base and put the Diamondbacks into the postseason leader’s spot for stolen bases as a team. At the start of play Wednesday, the D-backs were tied with the Cardinals and Rangers with four stolen bases in […]
13 years ago
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Carter Nacke

Diamondbacks home runs spark wins, team records

The Arizona Diamondbacks are out to take the series back to Milwaukee and apparently set some regular and postseason franchise records along the way. When Paul Goldschmidt crushed a grand slam Tuesday, fans couldn’t believe it. When Ryan Robert smacked another one Wednesday, the stadium went wild and the D-backs entered the record books. Goldschmidt […]
13 years ago
Arizona Sports

Cardinals, Vikings: A third down nightmare

When the Arizona Cardinals offense lines up on third down against the Minnesota Vikings defense this Sunday, it is possible the encounter could create a time paradox; the results of which could cause a chain reaction that would unravel the very fabric of the space time continuum and destroy the entire universe. Granted that’s a […]
13 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Kolb says criticism makes him work harder

It’s now Week 5 of the NFL season, and Cardinals fans were probably hoping for a little more than a 1-3 record and less than stellar play from the team’s new quarterback. Kevin Kolb was the Cardinals biggest off-season acquisition and was instantly rewarded with a six-year, $65 million contract. However, as the Cardinals continue […]
13 years ago
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Adam Green

For Cardinals close isn’t good enough

The Arizona Cardinals have lost three games by a combined eight points. Two of the three losses saw the Cardinals let a fourth quarter lead slip away. So while they’ve been close to wins, the fact is that’s not good enough. “You’ve got to find a way to win,” quarterback Kevin Kolb said. “Regardless if […]
13 years ago
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Adam Green

D-backs, Gibson excited to be where they’re at

The Arizona Diamondbacks trail the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1, and manager Kirk Gibson said the team is excited to be exactly where they are at. “Everybody felt like we were out of it, like I wasn’t sure why we were playing [Tuesday],” Gibson told Arizona Sports 620’s Burns and Gambo. “But we don’t look at it […]
13 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Vikings QB Donovan McNabb has history of success against Cardinals

The Cardinals, 0-2 on the road this season, travel to Minnesota Sunday for a game with the Vikings, but playing away from home may not be the team’s biggest problem. Donovan McNabb, who is the Vikings starting quarterback — for the moment, at least — has enjoyed plenty of success against the Cardinals in his […]
13 years ago
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Adam Green

Sun Devils could lock up Pac-12 South with win over Utah

The Arizona State Sun Devils are 4-1 on the season, with a 2-0 conference record. Win one more game, this Saturday, and the Pac-12 South is theirs. “Look at the schedule,” ESPN college football analyst Mark May told Arizona Sports 620’s Burns and Gambo. “Their toughest competitor was USC, and USC can’t play for the […]
13 years ago
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Adam Green

Coyotes goalie to honor Pat Tillman on his mask

NHL goaltenders like to express themselves via their masks, which are often adorned with impressive graphics, which can mean any number of things. Coyotes goaltender Jason LaBarbera’s new mask will be used to honor Pat Tillman and other service members. “I have a tremendous amount of respect for Pat Tillman and everything he did for […]
13 years ago
Arizona Sports

Cardinals re-sign punter Ben Graham

The Arizona Cardinals have re-signed punter Ben Graham after releasing him in the last set of roster cuts on Sept. 2. Graham punted for the Cardinals the last three seasons, including 94 times last season averaging 43.4 yards. He had 29 punts inside the 20-yard line for the Cards last season, and tied the NFL […]
13 years ago
Arizona Sports

Diamondbacks plan Blackout for Game 4

The Diamondbacks players and coaches have decided to wear their black uniforms tonight in Game 4, and they want their fans to do the same. The team has scheduled a Blackout for tonight’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers, and all fans are encouraged to wear their black D-Backs gear as well. “It was awesome,” first […]
13 years ago
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Tyler Bassett

Montero starts D-backs strong offensive Game 3 performance against Brewers

PHOENIX — Rookie Paul Goldschmidt hit the grand slam and had a club tying record five RBI in the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. If it wasn’t for the success early in the game by Miguel Montero those situations likely wouldn’t have came to fruition. Montero started the scoring in the bottom […]
13 years ago
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Tyler Bassett

Diamondbacks rookie Collmenter able to shut down Brewers’ Braun, Fielder

PHOENIX — In the first two games of the National League Division Series Ryan Braun and Prince Fielder led the Milwaukee Brewers over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Going into Game 3 they were a combined 9 for 16 at the plate with six RBI, six runs scored and a home run each. Tuesday night Diamondbacks rookie […]
13 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Saunders ready for D-backs in Game 4

Joe Saunders is ready to pitch. The Diamondbacks forced a Game 4 Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, leaving Saunders the one on the mound in another do-or-die game on Wednesday. Regardless, Saunders is anxious to throw. He hasn’t pitched since September 28th. “I haven’t done really anything different,” he said referring to his routine. “It’s […]
13 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Collmenter comes through for Diamondbacks in must-win situation

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks returned home from Milwaukee with their backs against the wall as they faced elimination for their first — and what could have been only — home playoff game. The team with no expectations all season turned to a rookie — Josh Collmenter. The rookie delivered. Was the rookie nervous going […]
13 years ago

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