Wolf, Cards to help NFL kick off season Thursday
Posted by on September 6, 2011 – 1:39 pmAs part of the NFL’s “Back to Football” campaign, the league is bringing in a representative from each team to Green Bay for Thursday night’s season opener between the Saints and Packers as part of the pregame celebration. The Cards chose four-time Pro Bowler (and Cardinals Underground colleague of mine) Ron Wolfley to have the honors.
From the press release: “The alumni will hold their team’s flag and form a chute on the field with players representing the NFC on one side and AFC on the other. Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr will walk through the gauntlet onto the field holding the Green Bay Packers flag followed by the Super Bowl XLV Champions running onto the field. … The team flags then will be flown by each team at their stadium during their first home game.”
Interestingly, another former Cardinals great will also be there — Aeneas Williams — as the representative of the St. Louis Rams.
The national anthem will be sung by the Valley’s own Grammy nominated platinum recording artist (and Fitz friend) Jordin Sparks, who makes sense — her father is long-time NFL cornerback Phillippi Sparks. Not coincidentally, Sparks (the daughter, not the father) will be singing the national anthem for the Cards Sunday at their home opener against Carolina.
But congrats to Wolf, whose days walking off the Pro Bowl field with Lawrence Taylor probably seem so very long ago.
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By We Missed Q on Sep 6, 2011 | Reply
Darren any word on who will host the BRR?
By D on Sep 6, 2011 | Reply
I thought Wolf was around 6’1, he looks very short compared to LT…
By Ottis Anderson Fan on Sep 6, 2011 | Reply
LT is taller than I thought, or Wolf is shorter than I thought.
By Darren Urban on Sep 6, 2011 | Reply
We Missed –
RE: Big Red Rage
It was announced today it will be Kerry Rhodes.
By Rodgerscromartie17 on Sep 6, 2011 | Reply
Urba,, doesnt Bartel remind you of a young Warner with some spunk
By Darren Urban on Sep 6, 2011 | Reply
Rodgerscro –
RE: Bartel
I like what Bartel brings to the table, but I’m going to hold off on any Warner comparisons.
By Gina on Sep 6, 2011 | Reply
Congratulations Ron !!! We are so proud to have you represent the Cardinals on Thurs! Have fun!
By Superfuzz on Sep 6, 2011 | Reply
We should’ve selected Kurt to go just to spite the Rams. Aeneas :-_(
By DontTakeLoses on Sep 6, 2011 | Reply
Wolfstud.
By John the draft guy on Sep 6, 2011 | Reply
NFC West may get a big shake up.
David Garrard was released from Jax. With nothing to speak of at QB in SF, I see him landing there. With Gore,Vernon Davis, Crabtree, and Edwards, the addition of Garrard would make the West have another contender to join the Cards and Rams.
Hope it doesnt happen, but…….
By John on Sep 6, 2011 | Reply
Darren,
Any news on when the cardinals will wear their balck jerseys?
By DRE on Sep 6, 2011 | Reply
Darren have we looked in bringing in larry johnson the guy still has speed and power
By Eric on Sep 6, 2011 | Reply
@John the draft guy, MIAMI
By Darren Urban on Sep 7, 2011 | Reply
John –
RE: Black jerseys
No.
By Darren Urban on Sep 7, 2011 | Reply
Dre –
RE: Larry Johnson interest
No.
By Ottis Anderson Fan on Sep 8, 2011 | Reply
Wolf looked good out there with the Cards flag — just a couple of spots down from the head of the spear – Bart Starr. I hope Wolf got to stay and enjoy the game and didn’t have to jump on a plane right after kickoff.