Arizona Sports State of the Union: I’m Done Making Excuses for Arizona Sports

Is it finally time to stop believing the hype? I’m done making excuses for Arizona sports. From the Arizona Cardinals’ disastrous Kyler Murray era seemingly coming to an end to the Phoenix Suns’ mid-season struggles with injuries at all the wrong times, it’s time for a real 2026 Arizona Sports State of the Union. 🌵🏈🏀

In this episode of Southwest Bias, Espo dives into why the “Same Old Story” feels more real than ever, despite the massive Nolan Arenado trade for the Diamondbacks and the UofA Wildcats ranking #2 in the country. Are we a “basketball state” that can’t win a pro trophy, or is there actual hope on the horizon?

Topics Covered:

• The Cardinals Quarterback Crisis: With Mike LaFleur officially moving toward Jacoby Brissett and a Kyler Murray trade looming, what is the plan for 2026?
• Phoenix Suns Identity Crisis: Can Devin Booker and Jalen Green keep this team afloat in the Western Conference playoff race while injuries to Dillon Brooks and Jordan Goodwin try to sink them?
• Diamondbacks Expectations: Is a Nolan Arenado-led infield enough to get us back to the World Series, or is this the same team who will disapoint?
• College Dominance vs. Pro Pain: Why UofA and ASU (Kenny Dillingham’s 2026 class!) are the only things saving us right now.

What do you think? Are you still holding out hope, or are you “done making excuses” like I am? Drop a ‘HOPE’ or ‘STORY’ in the comments and let’s settle this.

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Arizona Sports Tries To Provide Hope But Is IT Enough?

1:10 – Punch the Monkey

2:20 – State the (Arizona Sports) Union

21:00 – Suns vs Celtics

24:50 – Michael Wilson’s potential extension

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