SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Everyone who gets on a thrill ride has that irritating internal clock in the back of their head.
The sharp turns and breakneck speeds are exhilarating, and after such a long wait in line, the goal is to enjoy every second. But rides are finite, and at some point the subconscious arises, alerting a rider that the end could be behind the next blind corner.
That mixture of excitement and trepidation may have encapsulated a Cardinals fan’s experience in 2014. Through 10 games last year, the team was 9-1 – one game better than this year’s juggernaut at the same point – and alone in front of the NFC pack.