Photos: What did you do at the Broncos game other than watch football?

Saturday night brought Broncos football back to Mile High Stadium, with the men in orange chalking up a victory over the St. Louis Rams! (Yeah, we know the game didn't count, but don't begrudge us that exclamation point...or this one!) Photographer Brandon Marshall, he of the Broncos-friendly name, was on...

By Michael Roberts

August 26, 2013

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Saturday night brought Broncos football back to Mile High Stadium, with the men in orange chalking up a victory over the St. Louis Rams! (Yeah, we know the game didn't count, but don't begrudge us that exclamation point...or this one!) Photographer Brandon Marshall, he of the Broncos-friendly name, was on hand to find out what fans did other than watching football. (Hint: There was a wee bit of drinking.) Check out a sampling of his shots below and click to see our complete Broncos Preseason Home Opener at Mile High slide show. Continue for more photos from the Broncos' preseason opener at Mile High. Continue for more photos from the Broncos' preseason opener at Mile High. Continue for more photos from the Broncos' preseason opener at Mile High. Continue for more photos from the Broncos' preseason opener at Mile High.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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