Hi, I'm Aaron Francisco and I play for the Arizona Cardinals. I will be writing a daily journal for The Honolulu Advertiser about the days leading up to Super Bowl XLIII to keep my family, friends, and the people of Hawai'i updated on what's going on with me and my team.

All of Arizona is crazy about their Cardinals going to the Super Bowl. Every morning at 6 there are countless fans waiting in our parking lot for autographs. Our preparation for the Steelers is coming along smoothly. Yesterday was our third practice of the week and the last practice in Arizona until next season. It was more of a "clean-up" day, correcting mistakes made in the previous two practices. There is more media attention here in our locker room after practice than I have ever seen. It's CRAZY!

The team is excited to be heading to Tampa in a couple of days. We were given our itineraries and travel arrangements for our families. Also, SUPER BOWL TICKETS!!! Yes, they are finally here. I bought 11 for all of my 'ohana to watch the big game.

Aloha!

Aaron Francisco