As this gritty, patchwork band of Cardinals fitfully evolves into something resembling a formidable contingent -- let’s call ‘em The Little Team That Could -- there’s been a singular noticeable missing element.
The guy who many projected in advance of the campaign would be the leader. He was even chosen a captain by his peers.
VJ King, of course.
In the Cards last two victories, their best efforts of the campaign, including yesterday noon’s gutty 70-65 checkmate of the Kevin Willard’s Pirates, King’s PT has noticeably diminished.
And yet, lost in the rehashing of Saturday’s win in a hostile road environment, might very well be the moment that could turn King’s season around for the better.