Broncos fans & tailgaters get best of Raiders lovers even if team doesn’t (PHOTOS)

The new-look Denver Broncos fell to the Oakland Raiders last night just like the old-look version has lately. But the team's fans still kick ass, as is clear from photog Brandon Marshall's gallery of shots from last night. Look below to check out the most memorable tailgaters, decked out in...

By Michael RobertsSeptember 13, 2011

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The new-look Denver Broncos fell to the Oakland Raiders last night just like the old-look version has lately. But the team’s fans still kick ass, as is clear from photog Brandon Marshall’s gallery of shots from last night. Look below to check out the most memorable tailgaters, decked out in full orange-and-blue regalia. But be warned: There’s an unhappy ending…

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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.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com

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