Yes, it's nice that the Broncos are 3-0.
But enough with the coronation.
Denver hasn't played anyone of note yet. None of the three wins are against teams that have a chance to make the playoffs.
Dallas will be a good test. So will the next month or two.
I know it's impossible for many. But I'll wait a little while before I start sipping Broncos Kool Aid.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
How about them Bulldogs
Brighton High is playing its best football in years. The Bulldogs manhandled Littleton the other night in more ways than one.
The glee on the sidelines was something to see, too. If you weren't among the ones who got handshakes or hugs – or poor Aaron Welch, whose interception return for a touchdown as time ran out entitled him to be on the bottom of a dog pile in the end zone – you may not have been close enough.
The big rivalry game with Prairie View is this week, then a homecoming game against Thornton next week. Stay tuned. It could be one of those years for BHS.
The glee on the sidelines was something to see, too. If you weren't among the ones who got handshakes or hugs – or poor Aaron Welch, whose interception return for a touchdown as time ran out entitled him to be on the bottom of a dog pile in the end zone – you may not have been close enough.
The big rivalry game with Prairie View is this week, then a homecoming game against Thornton next week. Stay tuned. It could be one of those years for BHS.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Beware of playoff plan
Ten dollar Rockpile tickets for the first round of the playoffs sound pretty good.
That's before the Rockies ruled fans had to buy an entire set of tickets for a particular round of the playoffs (i.e. no single-game seats) and tacked on a mess of fees, service charges and a chance to pay for the new health-care system in the works in Congress.
Colleague Kevin Denke and his wife got into the postseason, online fray today. They found – much to their disgust – that those $10 Rockpile tickets (the cheapest available) would cost close to $50 per person for a family of four.
At least there's a way to get in there and play this year. But at $50 per person for the first round, the Rockies priced the average fan out of the running.
Again.
That's before the Rockies ruled fans had to buy an entire set of tickets for a particular round of the playoffs (i.e. no single-game seats) and tacked on a mess of fees, service charges and a chance to pay for the new health-care system in the works in Congress.
Colleague Kevin Denke and his wife got into the postseason, online fray today. They found – much to their disgust – that those $10 Rockpile tickets (the cheapest available) would cost close to $50 per person for a family of four.
At least there's a way to get in there and play this year. But at $50 per person for the first round, the Rockies priced the average fan out of the running.
Again.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Are you sorry, Serena?
Hey Serena ...
Saw your meltdown on TV the other night. That was quite the rant against that linesperson. Lip readers – pro and amateur – had a field day, that's for sure. So did the censors at CBS.
Was curious if you were ever going to apologize, though. You tried to Sunday but didn't. You weren't interested in owning up to a colossal error in judgment Saturday either.
The longer you go without showing some contrition, the lower your stature becomes. One rant is fine. Three separate expletive-filled rants would make people cringe.
It's one thing to be talented at what you do. It's another thing to come off as a thug.
Saw your meltdown on TV the other night. That was quite the rant against that linesperson. Lip readers – pro and amateur – had a field day, that's for sure. So did the censors at CBS.
Was curious if you were ever going to apologize, though. You tried to Sunday but didn't. You weren't interested in owning up to a colossal error in judgment Saturday either.
The longer you go without showing some contrition, the lower your stature becomes. One rant is fine. Three separate expletive-filled rants would make people cringe.
It's one thing to be talented at what you do. It's another thing to come off as a thug.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Band battle
USC and Ohio State play football tomorrow night on TV. Those are two of the better teams in the country, so hopefully the game will live up to some of the advance billing.
If it doesn't – and if the TV commentators will stop yakking long enough to let the audience take a breath – listening to the schools' bands might be the best second option. Those are some talented musicians playing for bands with long histories (the tradition involved with Script Ohio included).
Enjoy ...
If it doesn't – and if the TV commentators will stop yakking long enough to let the audience take a breath – listening to the schools' bands might be the best second option. Those are some talented musicians playing for bands with long histories (the tradition involved with Script Ohio included).
Enjoy ...
Medical report
A quick update on Valley Courier Sports Editor Lloyd Engen, who was injured covering a prep football game. He made it through surgery Thursday and is in the ICU unit of St. Anthony Hospital in Denver. After a week in the hospital, he'll go back to Alamosa with orders to stay off his feet for three months.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Get well, Lloyd
We need to take a minute here and send along best wishes for a speedy recovery to Lloyd Engen, the sports editor of the Valley Courier in Alamosa and a friend of many years.
Engen was injured seriously Saturday while taking pictures of a prep football game. Three players converged on him, and Engen landed on his back. He has serious back and pelvic injuries, and there's some concern about whether he'll be able to walk again. Engen is awaiting surgery at St. Anthony Central Hospital in Denver.
No matter the event, it's easy to find Lloyd. Just look for someone with a constant smile on his face – chances are real good that it's Lloyd. He's either told a real good joke or offered up a good story or anecdote. He enjoyed life as a sports information director at Adams State College, and you could tell he liked life as the newspaper's sports editor just as much if not more.
We are a small group of people who choose to spend our lives chronicling hometown sporting events. We are missing a good one, at least for a while. And we hope he's back among us real soon.
Engen was injured seriously Saturday while taking pictures of a prep football game. Three players converged on him, and Engen landed on his back. He has serious back and pelvic injuries, and there's some concern about whether he'll be able to walk again. Engen is awaiting surgery at St. Anthony Central Hospital in Denver.
No matter the event, it's easy to find Lloyd. Just look for someone with a constant smile on his face – chances are real good that it's Lloyd. He's either told a real good joke or offered up a good story or anecdote. He enjoyed life as a sports information director at Adams State College, and you could tell he liked life as the newspaper's sports editor just as much if not more.
We are a small group of people who choose to spend our lives chronicling hometown sporting events. We are missing a good one, at least for a while. And we hope he's back among us real soon.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Another behavior reminder
Another prep season is upon us, and it serves as a good opportunity to remind people – students and fans – about acceptable behavior.
Rooting for your team/son/daughter is fine. Rooting against the other team is not. "Way to go ... so and so" is great. "You !@#$% bag" is not.
The season isn't a month old, and already I've seen an official issue a warning to a student section for inappropriate behavior. Go to the games and appreciate them for what they are ... an extension of a classroom.
Leave the rest of the trash someplace else.
Rooting for your team/son/daughter is fine. Rooting against the other team is not. "Way to go ... so and so" is great. "You !@#$% bag" is not.
The season isn't a month old, and already I've seen an official issue a warning to a student section for inappropriate behavior. Go to the games and appreciate them for what they are ... an extension of a classroom.
Leave the rest of the trash someplace else.
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