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Rent this beautiful, fully furnished, spacious 1350 sq ft January 28 - February 4. Rent this place for $3150.00 it will be great for 2 Couples. Luxury 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths furnished luxury town house in north phoenix only 30 minutes from Super Bowl XLII

Sleeps 4 comfortably and includes sheets, towels, etc. King size bed in main bedroom, extra queen bed in other bedroom. Fully furnished kitchen with microwave, ice maker, pots, pans, dishes, glasses and cookware. 52 inch TV with DVD player, cable TV and high-speed wireless internet. Stacked washer and dryer, Pool table in the garage Great patio, with pool/spa just a few steps away. Pool in the complex North Central Phoenix, just minutes from the Loop 101, with great freeway access to the stadium. Also 10 minutes to Desert Ridge, Scottsdale and to the FBR Open

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Just to let you know the FBR Golf Tournament is the same week and Hotel Rooms are going fast. Hotel Rooms next to the SB are going for $800-$1500.00 Per Night.
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NFL TO HOST CELEBRITY GOLF AND BOWLING EVENTS DURING SUPER BOWL WEEK

Proceeds To Benefit NFL Youth Education Town

PHOENIX– Current and former NFL players in town for Super Bowl Week will join forces with amateur golfers and bowlers in events to raise funds for NFL Youth Education Towns.

Wigwam Golf Resort and Spa in Litchfield Park will play host to the 23rd annual Super Bowl NFL Charities Celebrity Golf Classic on February 2 10 a.m. A celebrity captain will be assigned to each team of five. Teams will play on all three courses at The Wigwam. The entry fee for this event is a tax deductible? $1,500 donation to NFL Charities. Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishing teams on each of the three golf courses. Golfers will receive a commemorative photo plaque. Those participating in both events also will receive a gift bag of official Super Bowl XLII apparel from Reebok.

The third annual Super Bowl NFL Charities Celebrity Bowling Classic will take place on January 31 at the AMF Christown Lanes in Phoenix at 9 p.m.. The bowling classic, sponsored by Strike Ten, will host teams of five, each led by a different celebrity. The entry fee is a $500 tax deductible? donation to NFL Charities. Prizes will be awarded to members of the top three finishing teams in the bowling classic and all bowlers will receive a commemorative Super Bowl XLII bowling ball and pin.

Proceeds from both events will support the NFL YET Center initiative, which serves as a safe haven for at-risk youth, offering counseling, educational mentoring and recreational programs in each Super Bowl host city. Phoenix’s NFL YET Center opened in 1996 and serves 1,000 students daily.

Interested parties should contact tournament director Nick Nicolosi at (201) 489-0049 or by email.

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Hmmm… last time we met we were just gettin our legs under us in understanding that we can compete with the best.

So we enter this contest with confidence in the net guardian, a really gelled blueline and a scoring committee that can match any set of shooters in the NHL (on any given night).

But the Wild have a joker in their midst. A healthy Gabby can make all bets null and void. The key to this game won’t be slippin past a recovering Backstrum in the net ( the team that ate Brodeur’s lunch is a lot less worried about findin cookis in Backstrum’s kitchen) nor will it be keepin away from the Boogeyman (we won’t start no static so there shouldn’t be no static… Ballard! don’t taunt the Boogeyman!) if Boogaard does start anything it will be very obvious to the refs who went lookin for trouble and we could really use a 5 minute PP. It will be a simple game of containment and fighting speed w/ speed.

Sjo and TQ and the blue will have to play Gabby like a second skin all night long. One stride and that boy is a thousand miles away son. We didn’t let him have much last game (he took one anyway but 1 is better than the 5 he shoved down the Rangers throats) and I hope we give him even less room to roam in this match. The rest of the Wild are more evenly matched, dangerous to be sure but much more matchable per shift.

As to matching speed for speed, Enver Lisin may get to see some ice time on Thursday night. That kid has wheels to spare and if his numbers in SA are any indication, Envy has found out where the net is and can get there at will (he also seems to have found out what defense means). Between Sjo and Enver there is a whole lotta motor purrin under the Coyote hood and they just might make the difference this time. Of course the rest of the scoring committe just might make them a moot point. Vbrat and the blueline are due (Z finally finding his wrister could make this game a whole lot more interesting).

**WDYT? - TGO has not thrown Ziggy out on the ice in quite a few games. Now calling up Lisin makes it even more challenging for Zig to break back in. With the Yotie pups givin up fewer and fewer PPs, the PK shut down guys are going to have to find something else to contribute to the mix if they want to get some TOI… or even get into the game. (this fact added to the ridin the hot lines metality means a tough road to hoe for Zig and possibly Wellie to get back into the line up)**

Let’s go Coyotes!

EDIT: oh oh! Dallas just ran through the Wild like a bad bean burrito… hope they don’t recover. But more than likely they are so embarassed they will try to take it out on us. Look for a very peeved Demitra and a quick lil snake named Voros to try to make up for this 8 - 3 Dallas massacre.

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(Richard Hartog / Los Angeles Times) The Lakers, a quickly developing young team, ruined Christmas on Planet Orange with an impressive 122-115 win over the Suns.

It was Kobe leading the way, a game-high 38 points, but it was Bynum doing most of the damage. Andrew, under the keen look of his Hall of Fame mentor Kareem Abdul Jabbar, was spectacular: 28 points, 11-of-13 shooting, and 12 rebounds.

Kobe, like MJ used to do, turned it up in the third quarter and scored 26 points in the second half and added 7 assists. Bell and Marion did a decent job defending on Bryant actually.

The Suns had seven players scoring in double figures led by Nash’s 24 points (and 14 assists). Stoudemire scored 19 points, Marion and Bell had 15, Hill added 14, Barbosa and Skinner 10 each off the bench. Brian Skinner played over 22 minutes and is quickly become a big part in the Suns rotation.

The key to the Suns loss was, I believe, inside defense.

Stoudemire looked confused - often late and out of position - on defense most of the time and the Suns were much better defensively with Skinner and Diaw on the field.

Coach D’Antoni tried to play with two centers in the lineup to limit the Lakers’ rebounding supremacy and their ability to find the open men in the paint off penetrations. That worked, to some extent, on defense but limited the Suns quickness on offense.

The Suns (19-9, 3-5 in the last eight games) haven’t won back to back games since December 7th and are just a game ahead of these up-and-coming Lakers.

The Suns will be back in LA, this time to play the Clippers, on Thursday Dec. 27th (8:30 PM).

Yours truly, Steve Fan

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We would like to rent to Corporate, Media or Family. Available January 16th to February 17th (up to 4 weeks) 2008. 1900 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms (keyed), 2 bathrooms, gated RV area for 3 cars, diving pool, big screen TV, direct TV (3 tvs), internet, wet bar, 2 refrigerators + ice cream freezer, surround sound in every room, fire place, security cameras. Brand new city park at the end of the block. Food shopping is 1 mile away, dining is 2 miles. Walk or bike 3 miles along the canal to Stadium. Scottsdale is 35 minutes away, downtown Phoenix is 20 minutes away.

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Friday night in Miami

Friday night we headed into South Beach. The host city usually does a pretty good job of shutting down a couple of blocks so there can be a centralized party area. Bars up and down the strip trying to draw in everyone they can.

There were a few private parties, but I had started too late to find all the good ones. Now would be a good time to tell everyone if you know of some hot parties in Phoenix send me an e-mail at superbowlmike@azsuperbowlblog.com and save me six seats at the bar!

We started to head back thinking maybe we would go to bed early. Well we were on the highway and saw a billboard for the Hard Rock Café, and realized it was a casino too. So we hit the casino at the Hard Rock Café at 1:00am. I hit the slots well enough that I had a little extra drinking money.

It was a little weird a few weeks later when we saw that was the hotel where they found Anna Nicole. I have no idea if she was there during the super bowl, but it was a pretty hopping place even at 1:00am.

We decided to quit while we were ahead, so we headed back to the pit around 2:30am. It was a pretty mellow night, but we still ended up drinking at Denny’s at 3:00am. You think I would have learned my lesson, but nope..ordered the milk again! What the hell was I thinking?

Check in for the Adventures of Super Bowl Mike, as he shares his long, long, LONG road to Super Bowl XLII in Glendale, Arizona February 3, 2008!

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The Suns have faced several good teams lately and the tougher competition has given fans and NBA heads a better idea of how good this team actually is. Uneven efforts are going to be there early in the season and teams lose some games they shouldn't lose- that's acceptable. What becoming clearer, the more I listen to Jeff Van Gundy critique the team while they lose on national TV- this team is not as good as last year.



The same can be said for several teams who have awful records (Miami, Chicago) but the Suns' record is good but their play is frustratingly inconsistent. They beat Utah at home, then can't convert in the clutch against New Orleans. They play great defense and get clutch buckets against the Spurs and then spot Dallas 37 points in the 1st quarter of a game they lose by three. They get a balanced effort against Toronto then get worked by the Lakers, who are a better team at this point.

The team just isn't putting together a solid 48 minutes. A major reason (beside starters admittedly not playing hard, poor chemistry and injuries) is the awful bench play. Some games the bench is weakened by LB starting due to Raja's mounting injury issues. Overall though, the bench rarely builds a lead and often treads water until Nash returns to the game- especially against good teams. Similar to football, the formula for success isn't just star players it's an abundance of capable role players. When Coach D'Antoni turns to the bench he gets points from Barbosa, rebounds and blocks from SKinner and whatever from Diaw. In the West, all the teams are deep and right now it looks like the Suns don't have enough versatility for the tougher match-ups.

Watching the team play, it seems they are revealing who they really are after a East-heavy start. The team feasted on the East last year as well but their 12-2 record against the East is the bulk of the "elite" record at this point. In many games the team is playing to the level of the competition and failing to bring consistent energy on defense. Meanwhile, Golden State plays small ball better than PHX and with more athleticism. The Lakers have a stellar bench that scores and defends in relief of Kobe. Just looking at these teams within the division who've handled the Suns to this point is cause for concern. It's becoming obvious it's time for a trade.

They have to bolster their bench or at least give some guys minutes to earn their money. I too have begun to feel as dumbfounded as other fans who don't get how a team can make moves to save money yet play the shortest rotation in the league. Either stop wasting money on practice players or make a move to get some help. Marcus Banks either needs to play or be bought out. Watching Boris Diaw go through the motions makes me sick considering he makes more than players like Marcus Camby and Hedo Turkoglu and about the same as Tayshaun Prince. LB continues to be a great scorer but he isn't a point guard and the 2nd unit offense just stagnates when his shot is off.

Of course with a team over the luxury tax, it's easier said than done but it's obvious on the court that this team is missing something. The team only plays defense when they're down 10 or more. The Suns nastiness seems to primarily reside with Raja Bell. After watching the Lakers highlight reel on Christmas day- the team should be embarrassed with their defense. This is no longer the powerhouse team that came into your arena, lit you up and rolled out with a win. The Suns have a bulls-eye on their back but now they often fold after taking a team's best shot.

I think at this point a personnel move is the way to go. Their role players have bad contracts but they do have a bargaining chip in Atlanta's draft pick. Even if it's a backup point who can actually run an uptempo team and create shots or another shooter, something has to be done because the gap has been closed in the division and the conference. The Suns weaknesses will not go away without a roster move. I'm optimistic the team can improve internally but it will require a far more consistent effort than they've put forth in recent weeks. No matter how good Coach D'Antoni says they are- pathetic defensive efforts like the one against LA are fuel for his critics and proof this roster can't seriously challenge for a title.

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We hope you have been able to spend time with friends, family and loved ones!
Happy Holidays everyone, from AZ Super Bowl Blog.com!

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Erickson says the sack problem is "multi-dimensional."

Yet Another review of Keegan Herring's 2007.

Erickson's last meeting against Texas went REALLY well.

The BurntOrangeNation Holiday Bowl Preview.

Yet again, here's our video with NBC Sports.

Speaking of videos...Desmond Howard incorrectly previews last year's Holiday Bowl:

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I’d like to take a moment to wish all, a joyous and safe holiday season.

Just a fun post to give thanks and shout outs to all who have visited and commented here at the Hip Check. Of course we are thankful for family and friends, health and happiness through out 2007 but I need to add that the fellowship of all you hockey fans has also been a treasure.

On to the gratuitous Coyotes family album. Snapshots of all the fun we’ve had being Coyotes fans in the 07 season.

Man we had a lot of fun… and the season ain’t even half way done.

See all of you real soon.

Stay safe, stay sane and Merry Christmas to all.

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(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Well, they made it look difficult against a really bad team, but a win is a win. And right now, with a chance to go 8-8 and take some momentum into the off season, the Arizona Cardinals have to be happy with their 4th quarter rally and eventual overtime victory over the floundering Atlanta [...]

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WESTGATE CITY CENTER TO HOST
COLLEGE FOOTBALL’S PARTY DAY PRESENTED BY NISSAN

GLENDALE, ARIZONA, Friday, December 21, 2007 – On January 2, the day the Tostito’s Fiesta Bowl will be played at the adjacent University of Phoenix Stadium, Westgate City Center will be at the center of the action with “College Football’s Party Day Presented By Nissan” on the WaterDance Plaza for college football fans to party on the day of the game.

The game between West Virginia and Oklahoma will begin at 5:30 pm, but the festivities at Westgate kick off at noon, with West Virginia and Oklahoma marching bands, cheerleaders, pep rallies, live music from hometown West Virginia and Oklahoma bands on the main WaterDance Plaza stage.

Live Bands
Live bands featured that day include Galapagos from Oklahoma and Vs. The Earth from West Virginia, some of the most successful local bands in those markets.

Additionally, for those that do not have tickets to the game, a supersized LED board on the main stage will show all the action for those in attendance.

Food and beverage vendors as well as sponsor exhibits will be located throughout the plaza, and throughout the day and into the evening, the now famous Bellagio-inspired $6 million WaterDance Fountains will continue to be on display, with its regular schedule of shows at the top and bottom of each hour.

“With the game starting at 5:30 pm, we hope people will stop by after work and enjoy the major party at Westgate,” said Dave Groff, President of Westgate Entertainment & Sports. “We”ll have hi-top tables, space heaters, and plenty of food and beverages, and of course, being right next to the stadium, Westgate will be the center of the action around the game.”

This event is FREE to all and parking on Westgate’s lots for football and party patrons is $30 per car.

During the past year, Westgate WaterDance Plaza has become one of the Valley’s signature outdoor concert and party venues, and in the past few weeks, the visibility of the Plaza was elevated to another level with the opening of Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, a 20,000 square foot nautical themed restaurant, bar, retail store, and live entertainment venue. Prior to New Year’s Eve, additional restaurants to open along the water on the Plaza include Paparone’s Pizza and Hell’s Half Acre Whiskey Bar.

For more information, please visit www.westgateaz.com.

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photo courtesy of azcardinals.comThis is a posting by Mark which can also be seen on MVN.com

In what would have been the single worse loss of the year had they not made a comeback at the end, the Cardinals today snatched victory from the jaws of defeat by scoring on the last play of regulation to tie the game 27-27 on Neil Rackers chip shot. Then after a quick march down the field the Cardinals nailed another field goal from 31 yards out to win it in OT, with Rackers finally removing the goat horns he has been wearing most of last year and this season as well.

While i’m glad they won, the fact is they should have NEVER allowed it to be this close other then the Cardinals secondary is quite possibly the worst in the NFL right now. The way Chris Redmond, yes that Chris Redmond, moved the Falcon’s up and down the field in the second half you would have thought Joe Montana was out of retirement. I don’t think I have ever seen an NFL secondary playing as scared as the Cardinals are now and with so little ability to cover man to man or play any type of press coverage. It has to be causing ulcers for the Cardinals coaching staff knowing they are totally limited in their ability to cover man to man at all and that players like Antrel Rolle and Rod Hood are going to be exposed by a guy like Redmond.

The entire second half the Cardinals gave the Falcon’s receivers 7 to 10 yards cushion on every play and the Falcon’s finally figured out all they had to do was play pitch and catch and run down the field. The play in the first half where Rolle was completely turned around by Laurent Robinson on a 73 post pattern, a play where he was 8 yards off the line to start, got turned on a simple move and literally didn’t lay a hand on Robinson the entire way was the single best argument that Rolle MUST be moved to safety next year and off corner. The poor guy is trying but he just doesn’t have the hips or speed to play corner in the NFL so quit trying to force him into that role. he would likely be a fine free safety so how about making the change now rather then seeing him go to another team who does what we should have done from the beginning.  Then late in the game when the Cardinals finally, out of desperation went to press coverage, the Falcon’s went right over the top at Rod Hood who had to tackle the Falcon’s receiver to prevent a touchdown due to his inability to cover deep. I really like Hood and think he was a great signing but he is more of a cover two guy then a press corner and that play showed again his weakness for deep coverage when he is up on the line.

Thankfully, today was the game when Anquan Boldin finally looked like his old self and Kurt Warner started to get him the ball. Boldin set an NFL record today by being the faster player to 400 career catches in NFL history and then put up a 13 catch, 162 yard,  2 TD performance highlighted by 4 superb one hand catches in traffic. It was a monster game that kept the Cardinals from losing a game that shouldn’t even have been close and it was great to see for all of us Boldin fans.

Kurt Warner continued his assault on the Cardinals record books with a 3 touch down, zero interception, 361 yard passing game. He only needs three touchdowns next week against the Rams to set the teams single season passing touchdown record, which given that he only started for part of the year is amazing. I know Kurt has his limitations, but quite frankly so do 95% of all the NFL quarterbacks and that he is having this kind of year at age 36 is pretty remarkable.

Bottom line on this one? The Cardinals dodged a bullet because Atlanta took a full half to realize they should be throwing on almost every down at the Cardinals secondary. I am afraid next week that Mark Bulger is going to have a field day and it could be a painful loss to end the season, but until then lets enjoy this win and the fact that Rackers finally hit some kicks when they counted.

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Even Bryz! said the first period was boring. I wouldn’t know. I was walking up and down the concourse hawking 50/50 raffle tickets like a demented side show barker. Hope we (Coyotes Booster Club) did good for Coyotes Charities. There sure was a full house. Holidays, winning streak, team we rarely see …what ever caused it I don’t care. At least the boys had butts in the seats to welcome them home.

Pretty quiet bunch through most of the game, except break aways, scrums and when my boy Z tied up the game. Uh huh, you heard what I typed… my boy found his wrister and it is a thing of beauty.

So anyways I guess I should get on with it. BTW…our Captain was mic’d up …wonder what the normal conversations are like with the