East Valley Tribune (Mesa, AZ) articles from December 2001

East Valley Tribune (Mesa, AZ) archives from December 2001

Colangelo says Diamondbacks need cash; team boss looking for $160 million in new investments.
December 1, 2001... Byline: John Yantis Jerry Colangelo asked investors for $160 million to keep his world champion Arizona Diamondbacks intact Friday. The managing general partner of the team said the cash is needed to offset losses caused by a...

Cardinals depending on Boston.
December 1, 2001... Byline: Darren URBAN OAKLAND, Calif. _ The question makes sense, with the way receiver David Boston has carved up Arizona Cardinal opponents this season. But part of what has transformed Boston from prodigy to burgeoning star has been...

Cardinals put Moore, Fatafehi on injured reserve.
December 1, 2001... Byline: Darren Urban Rob Moore knew it was coming, mentioning Thursday "the Grim Reaper" was ready to visit his locker. So it wasn't a shock when Arizona Cardinals coach Dave McGinnis finally put the veteran receiver on injured reserve...

Suns come back for back-to-back victories.
December 2, 2001... Byline: Mike TULUMELLO PORTLAND _ The toughest sort of game for an NBA team to win is the second half of a back-to-back set, after a team has to travel a fair distance. For the Phoenix Suns, the task has been insurmountable this...

Koetter's first season not one to remember.
December 2, 2001... Byline: Scott BORDOW Pasadena, Calif. Dirk Koetter became Arizona State's football coach a year ago today. What an anniversary present he gave Sun Devils' fans Saturday. A 52-42 loss to UCLA, the wrapping on a 4-7 season that...

Letowski paces Coyotes past Penguins.
December 2, 2001... Byline: Jerry Brown| PHOENIX _ Every time coach Bob Francis makes Trevor Letowski watch a game from the sidelines, the fiery, ultra-competitive kid from Thunder Bay, Ontario comes back playing the kind of game the Phoenix Coyotes need from...

Cardinals coach McGinnis amazes himself with upset.
December 3, 2001... Byline: Scott Bordow OAKLAND, Calif. _ Long after his players had left the locker room, Dave McGinnis stared at himself in the mirror as he adjusted his tie. His hair was a mess, his eyes bloodshot. On a chair behind him was the game...

No doubt about it; Cardinals believe after shocking overtime win.
December 3, 2001... Byline: Darren Urban OAKLAND, Calif. _ The emotions flowed before the Arizona Cardinals played the Oakland Raiders _ during a memorable team meeting Saturday night _ and again after Sunday's draining 34-31 overtime victory. Coach Dave...

Offensive line backups fill in nicely; Dishman, Starkey play key roles.
December 3, 2001... Byline: Scott Bordow OAKLAND, Calif. _ Leonard Davis went down first, back spasms ending his day. Soon after, Pete Kendall was carted off the field. Here it was, early in the third quarter of Sunday's Arizona Cardinals-Oakland Raiders...

Fans boo Marbury; guard tried to get teammates involved early.
December 6, 2001... Byline: Mike TULUMELLO EAST RUTHERFORD, N. J. _ The fans' verdict on the Stephon Marbury era in New Jersey Nets' history was clear and, from the sound, virtually unanimous on Wednesday night. The reaction when Marbury was introduced...

Kidd delivers message; Nets guard wins, rubs it in to Skiles.
December 6, 2001... Byline: Mike TULUMELLO EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. _ Stephon Marbury played in New Jersey and got hammered. Nothing new there. Jason Kidd, by contrast, got to celebrate a big win, his Nets' 106-87 thrashing of his old team, the Phoenix Suns,...

Tkachuk sings the Blues; Markov leads way as Coyotes send former captain home a loser.
December 6, 2001... Byline: Jerry BROWN If you're Keith Tkachuk, it's tough to go home again. And if you're the Phoenix Coyotes, staying home forever would suit them just fine. The new-look Coyotes on Wednesday made Tkachuk's initial return to Arizona...

Despite loss to Dallas, Redskins still have hope; injury status of several Cardinals is still uncertain.
December 7, 2001... Byline: Darren Urban It took just one loss to Dallas _ "devastating," in the words of cornerback Darrell Green _ to deflate the rampaging Washington Redskins. But the Redskins, who Sunday visit Sun Devil Stadium, still believe they...

A big thumbs up; defensive quarterback McKinnon to play in cast.
December 7, 2001... Byline: Dan Zeiger No, Ronald McKinnon has not had to follow Dave McGinnis around the Arizona Cardinals' complex this week, pulling him by the back of the shirt to prove he can still play with a broken thumb. "Nah, he hasn't,"...

Coyotes first period report card.
December 7, 2001... Byline: Jerry Brown FORWARDS First-period grade: C WHAT WE HAVE SEEN: The absence of a "go-to" player is a gaping hole, but the organization game plan of replacing star power with overall team depth is beginning to take shape....

Diamondbacks cut ties with Sanders; Arizona declines to offer arbitration to slugging outfielder.
December 8, 2001... Byline: Ed Price Reggie Sanders, second on the Arizona Diamondbacks in home runs and RBI last season, almost certainly will not be back in 2002 after the team declined to offer him arbitration Friday. The D-Backs did keep open the...

Late-game lapse costs Suns in loss.
December 8, 2001... Byline: Mike TULUMELLO BOSTON _ For 47 minutes and 58 seconds, the Phoenix Suns paid close attention to the rebounding drills they'd practiced the previous day. They were careful to angle their bodies in a way that got them better...

Burke's brilliant night has Red Wings fit to be tied.
December 8, 2001... Byline: Jerry Brown DETROIT _ The Phoenix Coyotes will reward Sean Burke with a day off today. An all-expenses-paid weekend at Club Med and a piggy-back ride to the airport on the shoulders of his teammates might be a more fitting reward....

Penny beats buzzer, Raptors; Vince scores 42.
December 9, 2001... Byline: Mike Tulumello TORONTO _ It's one of the simplest plays in basketball, often the first one that kids learn in grade school. When it's run sharply, by players of any age, it's a work of art worth appreciating. It's called...

There's only one way to smell choke for Cardinals.
December 9, 2001... Byline: Scott Bordow TEMPE, Ariz. _ Let's see. How many different euphemisms are there for "blowing it?" Choke. Gag. Let it get away. Or in the vernacular of our local football team: Cardinaled it. Last week coach Dave...

Clinging to playoff hopes; game a key for Cardinals, Redskins.
December 9, 2001... Byline: Dan ZEIGER A month ago, it would have been suggested that the Arizona Cardinals and Washington Redskins approach their game Sunday as a 2002 preseason contest. But an unexpected string of victories by both teams has turned what...

Cardinals' playoff hopes dashed as offense anemic again.
December 9, 2001... Byline: Darren Urban TEMPE, Ariz. _ The Arizona Cardinals spent three exciting games climbing into possible playoff position, to tease their fans for a dramatic stretch run. Then they spent Sunday afternoon undoing it all, wobbling...

Curtain has yet to fall on Redskins' season.
December 9, 2001... Byline: Dan Zeiger TEMPE, Ariz. _ As Marty Schottenheimer held court with the media after his Washington Redskins defeated the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, the only cameraman in the crowd decided he had enough footage. He turned the...

Coyotes don't waste DesRochers' first start.
December 9, 2001... Byline: Jerry Brown MONTREAL _ Your franchise has only won here three times in 21 years. It's Saturday night, the stands are packed, the home team is flying and it's up to you to keep your emotions in check and the Phoenix Coyotes in the...

Googs' leg weakens above repaired knee.
December 12, 2001... Byline: Craig Morgan Phoenix Suns forward Tom Gugliotta skipped Tuesday's practice after tests revealed a strength deficiency in the muscles above his surgically repaired left knee. Gugliotta, whose injury is listed as a strained left...

Two birds of a feather; Pittman and Jones unsure about future.
December 12, 2001... Byline: Darren Urban Michael Pittman and Thomas Jones sat on stools in the locker room Tuesday, laughing and joking while eating lunch after practice. The relationship between the Arizona Cardinals' running backs has been unchanged for...

Heckling stinks, just like retort as in Issel's case.
December 13, 2001... Byline: Scott BORDOW There's this guy who sits nears the seats Scott Skiles owns for Phoenix Suns games. He has a great view. And it never changes. "We could be up by 20 or down by 20 and we stink," Skiles said Wednesday before...

Suns crown Kings by 26.
December 13, 2001... Byline: Mike Tulumello PHOENIX _ Let there be no mistake: The Phoenix Suns have blowout power. In rolling to a 114-88 win over the powerful Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night at America West Arena, the Suns now have won 10 games (out of...

David Wells to visit Diamondbacks.
December 14, 2001... Byline: Ed Price David Wells will visit Phoenix on Tuesday as the Arizona Diamondbacks make a strong push for the free-agent left-hander. Agent Gregg Clifton said Thursday that Wells will tour Bank One Ballpark, meet with D-Backs...

World Series champion Diamondbacks take the White House.
December 14, 2001... Byline: Dan NOWICKI WASHINGTON _ The world champion Arizona Diamondbacks wowed the nation's capital Thursday with a meet-and-greet session with President Bush. More than a month after beating the New York Yankees in a dramatic...

Kendall optimistic about possible return.
December 14, 2001... Byline: Darren Urban Pete Kendall was having a difficult Wednesday night. The injured Arizona Cardinals guard was already getting little sleep, with his 2 {-week-old son and two other little ones waking up in the middle of the night. Add...

Coyotes blanked by Senators.
December 14, 2001... Byline: Jerry Brown KANATA, Ontario _ The official figures after one period: Three goals against. Two penalties taken. One shot for the entire team. The postgame review in the dressing room: Zero effort. Zero excuses. Zero heart....

Storey's rough road goes from gang banger to college graduate.
December 15, 2001... Byline: Scott Bordow TEMPE, Ariz. _ Awvee Storey finally graduated from college on Saturday. Hard to believe, isn't it? Sure, the kid isn't dumb. But think about what he had to go through. Growing up without a father. Leaving his...

Suns fall to Spurs on Friday night.
December 15, 2001... Byline: Mike Tulumello PHOENIX _ To be considered an elite team, you have to beat the elite teams. Any claims to this status by the Phoenix Suns will have to wait after they fell to the visiting San Antonio Spurs, 105-93, on Friday...

No jumping for joy after Gramatica tears his ACL.
December 15, 2001... Byline: Scott Bordow East Rutherford, N.J. And so it ends, not with a bang, but without a kicker. The Arizona Cardinals had one leg to stand on Saturday. Unfortunately, it was Bill Gramatica's. Gramatica jumped for joy after...

Cardinals meet the Giants.
December 15, 2001... Byline: Dan Zeiger Earlier this week, Jim Fassel was asked if he thought his New York Giants could exploit the Arizona Cardinals' soft run defense when the teams square off today. "Right now, I don't feel we can take advantage of...

Taste of own medicine; Cardinals swallow late loss.
December 15, 2001... Byline: Darren Urban EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. _ Frank Sanders saw teammate Tywan Mitchell come down with the ball in the back of the end zone and said, "I knew we were going to win." At that point, said the Arizona Cardinals receiver,...

Mitchell's touchdown catch a surprise; Giants didn't expect pass to tight end.
December 15, 2001... Byline: Scott Bordow EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. _ No way, thought Frank Sanders. No way does he come down with the ball. Then, when Tywan Mitchell did, Sanders went nuts. "I was sitting there like, `Oh my goodness, he caught it, he...

Cardinals' scheduling changes with realignment.
December 15, 2001... Byline: Darren Urban EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. _ The New York Giants got a bunch of stuff for reaching the Super Bowl last season. An NFC championship trophy. Playoff checks. Lots of extra time on ESPN. They also got a first-place...

Suns collapse down stretch; Nuggets score 24 points in closing minutes.
December 16, 2001... Byline: Mike TULUMELLO DENVER _ For the Phoenix Suns, the dates on the calendar to watch are Dec. 29 and April 13. What possible calamities await them for their two remaining dates with the Denver Nuggets? The Suns now have suffered...

Cardinals hope to finish year strong.
December 16, 2001... Byline: Darren Urban In just two weeks, the Arizona Cardinals have seen their playoff hopes go from realistic to merely mathematical. Not that anyone could have expected the playoffs this season anyway. In fact, when the season...

Burke overlooked for Team Canada.
December 16, 2001... Byline: Craig MORGAN PHOENIX _ The final roster selections were announced for the Canadian Olympic team Saturday and there was one surprising omission: Phoenix Coyotes goalie Sean Burke. Team Canada executive director and Phoenix...

Stars score 5 goals before Coyotes awake.
December 16, 2001... Byline: Craig MORGAN PHOENIX _ Team Canada may not know Sean Burke's worth, but the Phoenix Coyotes sure do. So do their fans after the veteran netminder took a rare night off at home against the Dallas Stars. Fifteen minutes into...

Yount to join D-Backs; Bautista close to re-signing for 3 years.
December 18, 2001... Byline: Ed Price Robin Yount is in, Danny Bautista is back and David Wells will get the hard sell today. The Arizona Diamondbacks are expected to announce Tuesday the hiring of Yount, a Hall of Fame player, as their first-base coach....

MRI shows Gramatica tore ACL.
December 18, 2001... Byline: Dan Zeiger An MRI exam on Monday confirmed that Arizona Cardinals kicker Bill Gramatica has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, meaning the rookie is done for the season. The team will begin auditions for a...

Wells wooed by Diamondbacks; free-agent pitcher `comfortable' with team after visit.
December 19, 2001... Byline: Ed Price David Wells grew up and remains a New York Yankees fan, but the Arizona Diamondbacks did a good job of winning him over Tuesday. Wells _ a free-agent left-hander the D-Backs envision as a strong No. 3 starter behind...

Suns get Clipped.
December 19, 2001... Byline: Mike Tulumello Scott Skiles blamed himself. Tony Delk wondered about confidence. Others at courtside Tuesday night at America West Arena thought they were seeing a tired and/or an emotionless team. But in dropping a...

Not just knee hurts Cardinals' Gramatica; kicker says he feels he let team down with his self-inflicted injury.
December 19, 2001... Byline: Darren Urban Perhaps Bill Gramatica should know the circumstances around his knee injury is fodder for wisecracks, after the Arizona Cardinals kicker suffered a torn right anterior cruciate ligament Saturday after leaping to...

Skiles says he isn't feeling burnt out.
December 21, 2001... Byline: Mike TULUMELLO On the surface, Scott Skiles projects the idea of an intense, tough-guy coach, the type who eats nails for breakfast, a guy who relaxes by curling up at night and watching four or five hours of basketball game film....

Cardinals' offensive line feeling late season aches, pains.
December 21, 2001... Byline: Darren Urban The offensive line of the Arizona Cardinals was once the healthiest unit on the team. But the season is apparently beginning to take its toll. With starting guards Pete Kendall (foot sprain) and Leonard Davis...

Rookie quarterbacks forced to learn on the job; Cowboys' Carter, like many in his shoes, has struggled.
December 21, 2001... Byline: Darren URBAN The rule of thumb in the NFL _ once upon a time, before salary caps and free agency _ was that a quarterback needed five seasons learning on the sidelines before he was ready. Quincy Carter didn't even have five...

Kings expose all of Suns' weaknesses.
December 24, 2001... Byline: Mike TULUMELLO SACRAMENTO _ See if this sounds familiar: The Phoenix Suns go up against a team of superior rebounders and defenders. Oh, and this opponent also can shoot better from the perimeter. If it sounds like a...

Kansas State just happy to be in bowl.
December 24, 2001... Byline: Ed PRICE PHOENIX _ After arriving in Arizona for a bowl game with his Kansas State team for a third time, coach Bill Snyder said he was happy to just be preparing for any bowl. After the Wildcats, who face No. 18 Syracuse in...

Cardinals aren't done yet; Arizona still has sights set on ending its season at .500.
December 24, 2001... Byline: Darren URBAN The Arizona Cardinals were officially eliminated from the playoffs Sunday, even while they were beating Dallas. Time to set other more reachable goals. "When you realize you are out of the playoffs, what else are...

Defensive standouts step up; McKinnon, Lassiter make the big plays.
December 24, 2001... Byline: Dan ZEIGER TEMPE, Ariz. _ As the Arizona Cardinals celebrated victory in their locker room at Sun Devil Stadium on Sunday, two players received most of the spoils from reporters and teammates. In one corner, middle linebacker...

Smith could help troubled Cowboys by retiring.
December 24, 2001... Byline: Slim SMITH Tempe, Ariz. _ On Sunday at Sun Devil Stadium, the Dallas Cowboys and the Arizona Cardinals met for the last time as NFC East rivals. With Arizona headed for the new NFC West next season, the Cardinals and Cowboys will...

Francis' luck runs out vs. Anaheim.
December 24, 2001... Byline: Jerry Brown With their offensive cupboards completely bare, not even The Grinch could steal the Phoenix Coyotes some precious points before Christmas. Looking to hit the holiday break on an upswing with four straight wins, the...

Colorado's Barnett still clinging to title hopes.
December 26, 2001... Byline: Craig Morgan The Colorado football team touched down about 350 miles east of its preferred location Tuesday. While the Buffaloes would rather be playing in the national championship game in Pasadena, Calif., coach Gary Barnett...

Finding the handle; Cardinals catch success in limiting turnovers.
December 26, 2001... Byline: Dan ZEIGER At a time of the year when many fatten up on holiday goodies, the Arizona Cardinals aren't pigging out at the bakery. Their offense has had few turnovers. After giving the ball away 2 { times a game in their...

Colorado as national champions? No way.
December 27, 2001... Byline: Scott Bordow TEMPE, Ariz. _ Quoting from Saturday's story in the Boulder Daily Camera: The Buffs arrived here on Christmas night with visions of a national championship dancing in their heads. Somebody must have spiked...

Bieniemy making most of second chance.
December 27, 2001... Byline: Craig Morgan MESA, Ariz. _ Colorado running backs coach Eric Bieniemy has become a preacher. "I keep telling our guys `This is a once in a lifetime event, playing for a national championship,' " he said. "You cannot let this...

Star running back helped Kansas State end early losing skid.
December 27, 2001... Byline: Dan Zeiger MESA, Ariz. _ The final gun sounded on a chilly New Year's Day in Dallas, signaling much more than time expiring on Kansas State's victory against Tennessee in the Cotton Bowl. With the 2000 season _ and the college...

A second chance at No. 1; Oregon arrives, eyes national title.
December 27, 2001... Byline: Bob Moran TEMPE, Ariz. _ Oregon arrived Wednesday for the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl hoping to leave with a shot at a possible split national championship. The second-ranked Ducks (10-1) play third-ranked Colorado (10-2) New Year's...

Carolina closing in on futility record.
December 27, 2001... Byline: Darren Urban MESA, Ariz. _ Losing streaks can ruin an NFL team's chances at the playoffs, like New Orleans' ill-timed current two-game skid. It can undercut a new coach, as Washington's five-game streak to start the season...

Coyotes do enough right and wrong to tie Kings.
December 27, 2001... Byline: Jerry Brown PHOENIX _ As is often the case with a tie, there was plenty of good news and bad news for the Phoenix Coyotes in Wednesday's 1-1 deadlock with the Los Angeles Kings. Some good news? The Coyotes finally survived a...

Ducks have two backs capable of dominating.
December 28, 2001... Byline: Bob Moran MESA, Ariz. _ The evolution of the Oregon offense has come full circle to the time-honored tradition of balance. Oh sure, the Ducks (10-1) can pass it with the best of them. But these Ducks _ the ones still...

Defensive end makes big plays for Syracuse.
December 28, 2001... Byline: Dan Zeiger MESA, Ariz. _ In his head, Chris Rippon has captured the essence of Dwight Freeney, the image crystal clear thanks to the myriad of times he's seen it transpire on the field. "Take every one of his sacks and strips,"...

Rookie Davis getting Pro Bowl attention.
December 28, 2001... Byline: Darren Urban MESA, Ariz. _ The Arizona Cardinals have had an on-again, off-again history with their first-round draft picks of late, but Leonard Davis has made 2001 one to cherish. Davis not only has been a good addition to the...

Balk: Wells jilts Diamondbacks; lefty cuts a deal with Steinbrenner.
December 29, 2001... Byline: Ed PRICE Call George Steinbrenner "The Grinch Who Stole Boomer." The Arizona Diamondbacks thought they had a deal with free-agent left-hander David "Boomer" Wells, but Wells this week went behind Arizona's (and, apparently, his...

Colangelo says Steinbrenner acted unethically in David Wells deal.
December 29, 2001... Byline: Scott Bordow It had been a great night for Jerry and the Fat Man. They checked out Bank One Ballpark, took in a Phoenix Suns game, shared a sausage and pepperoni pie. At around 1 a.m. they shook hands on the deal. David Wells...

Stephon Marbury leading Suns; he's made clutch shots to win games.
December 29, 2001... Byline: Mike Tulumello Do the Phoenix Suns have a Big Three? Or is it more of a Big One, with 1)a and 1)b following in place? Consider that with the game on the line in Houston, Stephon Marbury put his head down and drove hard to the...

Mallard is more than a name; senior went from special teams to starting linebacker.
December 29, 2001... Byline: Bob Moran Wesly Mallard received notoriety in Eugene before he'd ever made a tackle. The last name, dude, is what got the Oregon outside linebacker attention. "They were saying you must be Oregon's favorite guy," said...

Height part of Hollowell's success.
December 29, 2001... Byline: Craig Morgan There were a number of theories floating around Colorado's practice site this week to explain 5-foot-6 (in cleats), 160-pound Roman Hollowell's success as a punt returner this season. "I just hide behind my...

Persistence is Pesavento's forte.
December 29, 2001... Byline: Craig Morgan Bobby Pesavento fancies himself a classic pocket passer. When you have feet as immobile as his, what else can you be? Maybe that's why Colorado's quarterback is so adept at absorbing blows. He's had a lot of...

Harrington: Many happy returns; Oregon quarterback has fond memories of Arizona.
December 29, 2001... Byline: Bob Moran TEMPE, Ariz. _ Oregon quarterback Joey Harrington is an Oregonian through and through. But he'll always have fond memories of the Grand Canyon State. Which is why there's a tad bit more significance to his final...

Cardinals struggle to run the ball; no back has gone for 100 yards.
December 29, 2001... Byline: Darren Urban It's not about the stats but about the wins, right? But sometimes the stats show why a team isn't winning more, and it's hard to look at the Arizona Cardinals' failures to have a 100-yard rusher and not ponder the...

Harrington: Many happy returns; Oregon quarterback has fond memories of Arizona.
December 30, 2001... Byline: Bob Moran TEMPE, Ariz. _ Oregon quarterback Joey Harrington is an Oregonian through and through. But he'll always have fond memories of the Grand Canyon State. Which is why there's a tad bit more significance to his final...

Grass is green for Oregon's Bellotti.
December 31, 2001... Byline: Scott Bordow PHOENIX _ Oregon defensive coordinator Nick Aliotti knew his boss wasn't leaving. If Mike Bellotti truly was interested in the Ohio State job, he would have talked to Aliotti about it. The two men are close...

Parker hopes to last whole game; Oregon receiver was hurt on first play of last year's Holiday Bowl.
December 31, 2001... Byline: Bob Moran PHOENIX _ Oregon wide receiver Samie Parker hasn't thought much about how he'll play against Colorado in the Fiesta Bowl. His primary goal is to play. Parker, you see, was knocked out of last year's Holiday Bowl with...

Barnett and Colorado are an ideal match.
December 31, 2001... Byline: Craig Morgan PHOENIX _ Few people are blessed with the gumption to pursue their dreams. Even fewer get the opportunity to achieve them. Gary Barnett had both. Why not take advantage? Barnett spent 21 years building...

Cardinals in rare rout; garner biggest victory since '93.
December 31, 2001... Byline: Darren Urban CHARLOTTE, N.C. _ Research was needed to know the last time the Arizona Cardinals were able to cruise to as easy a victory as Sunday's 30-7 romp over the fading Carolina Panthers. "That'd be a great thing to look...

Rebounding in a gigantic way; receiver Boston shakes off bad game.
December 31, 2001... Byline: Darren Urban CHARLOTTE, N.C. _ David Boston had his worst game of the season last week against Dallas. It was clear from the start of Sunday's follow-up against Carolina he would not have a repeat performance. With...

Running back Drumm makes his statement for Colorado.
December 31, 2001... Byline: Craig Morgan Brandon Drumm has ways to avoid being overlooked. As a standout tailback in the remote outpost of Anchorage, Alaska, Drumm and his father compiled a highlight video to send to coaches in the Lower 48. "It's...

Panthers dole out cheap shots; Cardinals take issue with 3 hits by demoralized Panthers.
December 31, 2001... Byline: Darren Urban CHARLOTTE, N.C. _ The Arizona Cardinals were feeling good about walking into Ericsson Stadium on Sunday and pounding Carolina, 30-7, for the Panthers' 14th straight loss. But there was a price, and it came in the...