In 1994, the rock band Smash Mouth debuted in San Jose, California.
No one paid much attention to it at first, but eventually, the group exploded onto the national stage with hits like “Walkin’ on the Sun” and “All Star.”
Twenty-three years later, the Cardinals have embraced the literal meaning of that band’s name, intent on wearing down their opponents with a physical brand of football. It worked to perfection in Sunday’s 20-10 win over the 49ers, as Adrian Peterson carried the ball a career-high 37 times for 159 yards and the defense overpowered San Francisco.