Welcome to another exciting season of CARDINALS football.  This years Cardinals have 11 starters returning from a 2016 squad who finished 5-3 on the season.  Those leaving included their starting QB Brandon Brown and many of the Cardinals "Red Sea" defense.  Also departing the Mighty Mite Cardinals were several of the coaching staff including head coach Matt Brown, defensive coordinator Brek Maxwell, linemen coach Charles Brown and running backs coach John Monson.  Monson left to be the Buena High School running backs and strength coach.  The 2017 Cardinals are looking to improve on their 5-3 record from last season with  new head coach Richard Rohr.   Richard is a hard nosed coach who specializes in defense. He  brings 30+ years of playing and coaching experience.  Also coming aboard the Bird family is Lance Clawson, Nick Fields and Luby Jones Sr., who bring their experience and skills to contribute to this season.  The lone and only returning staff member is Jason Baker.  He brings experience and intensity to this hard nosed team.   This years team does not bring a whole lot of size to the gridiron, however what it lacks in size, this team makes up for it with speed and intensity.   The Cardinals are looking foward to knocking some skulls around this season.  CARDINAL NATION is in full swing and the 'Bird Gang" is restless!!! FAMILY!!!!