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College Football

  • Blogs

    March 8, 2012

    Peyton Manning a future Bronco? And is that a pig I see flying?

    Yesterday's formal parting of Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts unleashed a barrage of speculation about where the QB -- an all-time great, albeit one whose future is uncertain as he continues to recover from a neck injury -- might land. And while Denver wasn't thought to be a possible desti ... More >>

  • News

    January 5, 2012

    Why do Americans pronounce Junipero as Juan-a-pear-o?

    Yesterday's formal parting of Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts unleashed a barrage of speculation about where the QB -- an all-time great, albeit one whose future is uncertain as he continues to recover from a neck injury -- might land. And while Denver wasn't thought to be a possible desti ... More >>

  • News

    December 15, 2011

    Bowling for Chumps

    How insiders use the college bowl system to loot American universities.

  • Blogs

    November 17, 2011

    Here are your 2011 Denver #WebAwards news winners

    ​Here are the winners of the 2011 Denver #WebAwards in the category we're loosely dubbing "news," which means Westword scribes report on the happenings in these beats, right here on Latest Word. These are the winners only; for a complete list of finalists go here: "Here are your 2011 Denver #W ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 29, 2011

    Dave Logan signs new KOA contract, to remain voice of Denver Broncos for three more years

    Dave Logan.​Only a few months ago, many University of Colorado fans were touting Dave Logan as the CU Buffs' next head coach. But it was not to be: CU's hiring of Jon Embree made it clear that Logan is unlikely to ever jump from coaching Mullen High School to his Division I dream job. So he's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2011

    Michael O'Connor arrested in fellow ex-CU Buff linebacker Michael Sipili sex assault case

    Michael O'Connor.​Update: On January 11, acclaimed CU Buffs linebacker Michael Sipili was arrested on sex assault charges, as documented in a post on view in its entirety below. Now, a second CU former CU linebacker, Michael O'Connor, has been arrested in the case -- reportedly for letting Si ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 10, 2010

    Colorado Buffs to join the Pac 10 despite NCAA penalties, major recent suckage

    Courtesy of CUBuffs.comPassing the torch from one conference to another.​ The CU Buffs will reportedly announce tomorrow that they're leaving the Big 12 in favor of the Pac 10 -- proof that future potential trumps present mediocrity.

  • Blogs

    June 9, 2010

    CU Buffs penalized for falling short of academic standards -- yet teams still suck

    What's Dan Hawkins happy about?​As CU fans were wondering if the school will wind up in an expanded Pac 10 or remain in the Big 12, the NCAA hit the university with sanctions. Why? The football and basketball programs failed to reach required minimum academic standards -- which is shocking gi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 4, 2010

    Kyle Orton trade rumors take hit from Tom Brandstater release

    "I'm still number one. Really."​Would you love to check out posts from Denver blogs? Hope so, 'cause here are three of them. Kyle at Bronco Talk sees the release of QB Tom Brandstater like so: "Perhaps the Kyle Orton trade rumors will settle down, and the Broncos can move forward with unmitig ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 30, 2009

    Where out-of-towners go to root, root, root for their home teams

    The Sports Column is a Steelers bar. So that'll be fun next weekend.​The World Series is in full swing, and although the Rockies didn't make it this year, just about every TV in every sports bar in town has been tuned to the match-up between the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 18, 2009

    Gambling with Homer: Down a Franklin but still feelin' good

    My girlfriend. Ha! I wish!​Hello, sports fans. My name is Homer Duggins and I've been a monster Denver devotee for, like, my whole life! When I was a kid, I totally asked my parents to paint my room blue and green for the Denver Zephyrs, and I wore black and gold to school every day for a year ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 15, 2009

    The Westword.com blog shortcut, September 15 edition

    Photo by Nancy LevineHolly Hartnett.​It's about that time. Today in Cafe Society: • Behind the Bar with Holly Hartnett of Venue. • Under Fire: Caramel Groundhog Day. • Guess where I'm eating? • Denver's newest road trip: Interstate Kitchen & Bar. • Oktoberfest is for sale. Will some ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 18, 2009

    The Broncos dismiss the Boss... Bailey, that is

    Boss Bailey. At this writing, linebacker Boss Bailey's page remains on the Denver Broncos' website -- but that won't be true for long. Yesterday, the team cut him loose. And while that makes sense (he's still rehabbing from the sort of microfracture surgery that makes comebacks slow and difficult), ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 21, 2008

    ESPYs Offer Shout-Out to Denver Broncos Groundbreaker Marlin Briscoe

    Boss Bailey. At this writing, linebacker Boss Bailey's page remains on the Denver Broncos' website -- but that won't be true for long. Yesterday, the team cut him loose. And while that makes sense (he's still rehabbing from the sort of microfracture surgery that makes comebacks slow and difficult), ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 17, 2008

    Best of Denver Winners from 1998

    Boss Bailey. At this writing, linebacker Boss Bailey's page remains on the Denver Broncos' website -- but that won't be true for long. Yesterday, the team cut him loose. And while that makes sense (he's still rehabbing from the sort of microfracture surgery that makes comebacks slow and difficult), ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 14, 2008

    Grasping for Rooting Interest in the NFL Playoffs

    Boss Bailey. At this writing, linebacker Boss Bailey's page remains on the Denver Broncos' website -- but that won't be true for long. Yesterday, the team cut him loose. And while that makes sense (he's still rehabbing from the sort of microfracture surgery that makes comebacks slow and difficult), ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 8, 2008

    Answers to the 1st Annual BCS Corporate Sponsor Bowl Quiz presented by Westword.com

    Boss Bailey. At this writing, linebacker Boss Bailey's page remains on the Denver Broncos' website -- but that won't be true for long. Yesterday, the team cut him loose. And while that makes sense (he's still rehabbing from the sort of microfracture surgery that makes comebacks slow and difficult), ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 8, 2008

    1st Annual BCS Corporate Sponsor Bowl Quiz Presented by Westword.com

    Boss Bailey. At this writing, linebacker Boss Bailey's page remains on the Denver Broncos' website -- but that won't be true for long. Yesterday, the team cut him loose. And while that makes sense (he's still rehabbing from the sort of microfracture surgery that makes comebacks slow and difficult), ... More >>

  • News

    November 22, 2007

    Up in the Air

    Once the laughingstock of high school football, the Nederland Panthers have climbed the mountain. If only they could stay there.

  • Blogs

    November 7, 2007

    Best of Westword Winners From 1988

    Once the laughingstock of high school football, the Nederland Panthers have climbed the mountain. If only they could stay there.

  • Blogs

    August 1, 2007

    If You Cut Me, Do I Not Bleed Orange and Blue

    Once the laughingstock of high school football, the Nederland Panthers have climbed the mountain. If only they could stay there.

  • News

    December 22, 2005

    Dream Team

    Not all hopes will be crushed at the Crush open tryouts.

  • News

    June 2, 2005

    Little Big Men

    The Crush is ready for its close-up.

  • Sports & Recreation

    March 24, 2005

    Best Pass Receiver -- Any Level

    Vincent Jackson
    University of Northern Colorado

  • News

    December 9, 2004

    Shanny and Snake Ain't Jake

    The Broncos have begun to Plum the briny depths of the NFL.

  • News

    November 11, 2004

    At a Loss

    Colorado fumbles the ball.

  • News

    November 4, 2004

    The Blame Game

    After Melo's pal takes the pot rap, others cop to jocks' past sins.

  • News

    August 26, 2004

    Tough for Buffs

    CU football grinds on under the weight of the past.

  • News

    June 24, 2004

    Westword Music Showcase 2004

    Fifty bands. Ten stages. Five bucks. Be there.

  • News

    December 25, 2003

    Year in Review: Strange But True

    From kitty cut-ups to an airline named Ted, this was one oddball year.

  • News

    December 4, 2003

    Busted Broncs

    As college teams bowl for dolors, Shanahan keeps burning.

  • News

    November 6, 2003

    Homer Runs

    Calculating the pluses and minuses of rah-rah sports coverage.

  • Sports & Recreation

    March 27, 2003

    Best Bronco

    Clinton Portis

  • News

    January 9, 2003

    Piggish for Pigskin

    Holiday football reveals a new Colorado ailment.

  • News

    October 17, 2002

    Ready for Takeoff

    The "dull" Air Force Academy football team and its stoic coach zoom toward a bowl landing.

  • News

    September 19, 2002

    Football Fanatics, Arise

    Put your pigskin pedigree to the test.

  • News

    August 22, 2002

    Long Bombs Away

    The true spirit of sport returns when pigskins fly.

  • News

    February 21, 2002

    Woody Goes Limp

    Post columnist Woody Paige's big shtick shrinks in chilly Utah.

  • News

    January 31, 2002

    Pioneers Fly High

    DU's hockey team is making noise again.

  • News

    January 17, 2002

    A Plan for Shanny

    After a brief Gator flirtation, the Broncos' coach must get back to business.

  • News

    January 10, 2002

    Social Studies

    The society columnist for a neighborhood newspaper is the talk of the upper crust.

  • News

    January 3, 2002

    Avs Lead the Parade

    Despite a time-out for terror, 2001's roster was full.

  • News

    December 13, 2001

    Buffs Taken Aback

    A haywire computer stops CU short of its goal.

  • News

    November 1, 2001

    Meet the Slide Rulers

    The School of Mines football team is kicking butt this year.

  • News

    January 25, 2001

    X Marks the Splat

    Let's get ready to fumble!

  • News

    December 7, 2000

    The Magic Flutie

    USC may again tackle a football program -- hoping to score more enrollment.

  • News

    August 24, 2000

    Big Red Alert

    Nebraska's heading straight for the top. Sorry, CU.

  • Best of Denver

    June 29, 2000

    Best University of Colorado football player

    Daniel Graham

  • News

    January 6, 2000

    Coulda. Woulda. Shoulda.

    What if things were just a little different for quarterback Mike Perez?

  • News

    December 30, 1999

    For Heaven's Sake!

    This was the year many Coloradans decided to play God -- and I'm not happy about it.

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