Gift from Brian and Kelly Swette is the largest endowed leadership position at ASU Via news.asu.edu Brian Swette loves college sports and what they mean to a university. “Success in sports is important for the university,” said Swette, who graduated from Arizona State University in 1976 with a bachelor’s degree in economics. “It enhances the college experience. It brings a … Read More
The Bidwill Bowl: Arizona’s Draft Was Built for the Box Office
By Ronald Sampson There’s a moment in every Arizona Cardinals offseason when you realize the team isn’t building toward a championship. It’s building toward a sellout. This draft was that moment, delivered in primetime from Pittsburgh, gift-wrapped in red and white. A Running Back Nobody Asked For With the third overall pick, the Cardinals selected Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah … Read More
NFL Veteran Jon Condo Brings Championship Mindset to Arizona Real Estate
Compass Agent Closes Nearly $50M in Transactions as NFL Draft Season Spotlights Athletes Who Succeed Beyond the Game Former NFL player Jon Condo closed just under $50 million in Arizona real estate transactions last year, proving how preparation, discipline and dedication can drive success both on the field and long after the lights go down. And with the NFL Draft putting … Read More
The End of an Error: the Kyler Murray Era Comes to a Close
It’s official. After seven underwhelming seasons, the Arizona Cardinals have informed Kyler Murray that he will be released when the new league year opens on March 11, 2026. Murray, once the shiny Heisman Trophy winner, once the face of a franchise reborn, leaves the desert with a 38-48-1 record, one playoff appearance, zero playoff wins, and a parting message that … Read More
Same Old Arizona Cardinals: The NFLPA Report Card We Deserved (and Dreaded)
Every year, hope springs eternal in the desert. Every year, something finds a way to remind us that being an Arizona Cardinals fan is less a hobby and more a coping mechanism. This year’s NFLPA report card, a survey of 1,759 NFL players grading all 32 franchises, is the latest reminder that while things may be improving on the field, … Read More
A New Start (and a Surprisingly Good Hire): What the Cardinals New Coach Says About the Team’s Future
If you’re a Cardinals fan, you’ve earned your skepticism. Three coaches in five years. A 3-14 season. Another quarterback controversy. The franchise’s ability to disappoint has become almost artistic in its consistency. So when Arizona announced Mike LaFleur as their new head coach, the last team to fill a vacancy in the 2026 cycle, forgive the collective shrug from the … Read More
In Defense of Michael Bidwill: Context Matters for Cardinals’ Ticket Pricing
Yesterday you may remember that when we spoke about the Jonathan Gannon firing, we took a critical position regarding ownership being the one tying bind in the team’s failures. But there are good reasons to dole out blame and unfair ones. Michael Bidwill is facing criticism over ticket prices and stadium changes at State Farm Stadium, but the backlash deserves … Read More
A Spark of Hope Before It’s Inevitably Extinguished: Arizona Cardinals Coach Gannon is Fired
The thing that everyone knew would happen actually happened: the Arizona Cardinals have fired head coach Jonathan Gannon after a dismal 3-14 season that saw the team finish with the worst record in franchise modern history. With a combined 15-36 record over three years and never reaching the playoffs, Gannon’s dismissal was inevitable. The numbers don’t lie: a 3-15 record … Read More
The Unceasing Pain of a Franchise: What a New Quarterback Says About Cardinals Fandom
There’s a special kind of pain reserved for Arizona Cardinals fans, a uniquely torturous experience that somehow manages to feel both fresh and numbingly familiar with each passing season. The latest chapter? Benching Kyler Murray, the franchise quarterback they gave a $230 million contract extension to just two years ago. It’s not just a personnel decision; it’s a billboard announcement … Read More
A Legendary Season Snuffed Out: The Tragic Case of Cam Skattebo
Every once in a while football will remind you that it is a game built on violence…that it only takes one play to negate a brilliant season or to end a legend. That it can be cruel in its randomness, that someone can seem invincible one moment and on their way to the hospital the next. This past weekend we … Read More