“By natural growth of the league … the formation of some sort of organized group would naturally happen. ardinals communities, and we hope their family, friends and our respective communities can provide them with love and support as they work through this unspeakable heartbreak,” Arizona State said in a statement. It should come as no surprise that they’re appearing in their 20th straight postseason. Hernandez grew up in Bristol, Connecticut, and played for the Patriots from 2010 to 2012.