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1. The 1975 Cardinals were the defending NFC East champions having won the division for the first time the previous season. They went on to an 11-3 record and again won the division. Who did they face, and eventually lose to, in the Divisional playoff round?
2. In 1977, the Cards went into Thanksgiving with a 7-3 record and were in the hunt to win their third division title in four seasons. On Thanksgiving Day, they played host to this AFC team and were trounced 55-14. Who was the team that put a hurting on the Big Red?
3. In 1976 the Cards became the first team in NFL history to win 10 games and fail to make the playoffs. This was because they failed to beat this division rival. Who was this thorn in the Cards' side?
4. During the 1975 season the Cardinals had a penchant for snatching victory from the jaws of defeat, usually resorting to late game heroics. Because of this, they were given a nickname. What was that nickname?
5. The late 70s Cardinals were less than successful. After going a disappointing 7-7 in 1977, Don Coryell was fired and replaced by a college coaching legend. This coach won three National Championships with Oklahoma in the 50s and owner Bill Bidwill thought he would spark the Cards back into greatness. This didn't happen. Who was this college coaching legend?
6. In 1981 the Cardinals, believing they needed an heir to the aging Jim Hart, drafted a QB from a little known Division II college Portland State in the 2nd round of the draft. Who was this QB?
7. After a few lean seasons during the late 70s and early 80s the Cards were building a core of young players. In 1982, due to the players strike which saw the season reduced to 9 games, the Cardinals qualified for the playoff "tournament" which was made up of the top 8 teams in each conference. The Cards lost their lone playoff game 41-16 to which team?
8. After going 8-7-1 in 1983, the Cards were poised to make a move in 1984. Neil Lomax threw for 4,614 yards and 28 TDs during this, his first Pro Bowl season, as the Cards finished 3rd in offense with 6,345 yards. The team itself had an up and down season and the division championship came down to the final play of the season. As time was winding down the Cards lined up for a 52 yard field goal. Make it and they win the division, miss it and they go home. Unfortunately they missed. Who missed this crucial kick?
9. The 1987 season was marred by another players' strike but this time, instead of cancelling games, the owners used "replacement" players (or scabs as the players called them). The strike was eventually settled and two weeks later the Cards staged the largest-ever 4th quarter comeback in NFL history, overcoming a 28-3 deficit by scoring 4 touchdowns to win 31-28. Who was the Cards' opponent who fell victim to this comeback?
10. In the final week of the 1987 season, the Cardinals were 7-7 and needed a win to make the playoffs. Unfortunately, they were defeated 21-16 and missed out on the playoffs. This would be the final game they would play football as the St. Louis Cardinals. Which team dealt the Cardinal faithful this final heartbreak?
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