Mike Shanahan-to-CU rumors appear to be as bogus as predicted

It only took a day for evidence that speculation about Mike Shanahan following the doomed Dan Hawkins as head coach for CU to crumble. NFL.com’s Vic Carucci reports that Shanny’s likely to talk next week with the braintrust of the Buffalo Bills, who just sacked Dick Jauron. Carucci points out…

Mike Shanahan as Dan Hawkins’ replacement at CU? In our dreams

We’ve reached the point in the Dan Hawkins saga where no one is even pretending he can survive as coach of the CU Buffs. After this past weekend’s catastrophe against the Cyclones of Iowa State, talk among members of Buffs nation has transitioned from silly discussions about bowl eligibility to…

Kyle Orton winds up under the bus again

Another day, another dopey Denver Post sports column about Broncos QB Kyle Orton. First, it was Woody Paige arguing that Orton should be benched in favor of backup Chris Simms — an idea whose stupidity was proven by Simms’ ineptitude after coming in for an injured KO against the Redskins…

Chris Simms should start at quarterback for the Broncos? Ha!

Behold: The talent-evaluating acumen of one Woody Paige, Denver Post columnist and ESPN yukmeister, who last week called for backup Chris Simms to be given the starting quarterback job for the Broncos in place of Kyle Orton. Be careful what you wish for, Woody. Because what you got blew. Yesterday,…

No reason for Broncos fans to hit the panic button! Yet!

Last night’s Broncos-Steelers game was déjà vu all over again — a virtual blueprint of the previous week’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Close early thanks to Denver’s unexpectedly staunch defense (and despite a costly turnover — this time an interception). But the offense’s inability to hold the ball for…

How overrated is Jay Cutler? Very…

I admit it. I was absolutely convinced that Jay Cutler was the foundation on which the Broncos needed to build their future — and when he threw the epic hissy-fit that preceded his trade to Chicago, I anticipated disaster. As the season has gone on, however, I’ve come to realize…

Buffs win only delays the inevitable for Dan Hawkins

Something unusual happened at Folsom Field on Saturday: CU actually won a game against a decent opponent, narrowly besting Texas A&M 35-34. In doing so, the Buffs actually racked up some impressive offensive stats, with quarterback Tyler Hansen’s production essentially posing the question, “Cody who?” And at this point, even…

How to fuel up for tonight’s Broncos-Steelers game: Breakfast Blitz

Stopped by my neighborhood King Soopers in Ken-Caryl Ranch yesterday and spotted a display guaranteed to catch the eye of any Broncomaniac: stacks of Breakfast Blitz cereal. The munch is manufactured by Triton Innovative Marketing, which makes cereals featuring assorted pro and college football squads. The Broncos version has some…

Denver Blogs: The Nuggets are a powerful five and oh!

Visit these local blogs, won’t you? The Nugg Doctor’s Nick Sclafani points out that the Nuggets are listed either third or fourth in four major power rankings. Betcha the New Jersey Nets would agree with that… Over at 5280, Michael de Yoanna reveals that sexting isn’t just for middle schoolers…

Do the best players get to play for Dan Hawkins’ CU Buffs?

The folks at Mile High Sports Radio found an interesting archival bite related to five-star recruit Darrell Scott’s decision to leave the CU Buffs. Shortly after the team’s one impressive victory this season (against Kansas), Mile High host Les Shapiro asked embattled coach Dan Hawkins if he was afraid Scott…

Denver Blogs: An ex-Broncos fan — it’s what’s for dinner!

Here’s a trio of local bloggers doing what local bloggers do — blogging locally. John Bena at Mile High Report shows off an animated video co-created by Denver Stiffs mainstay Andrew Feinstein about a Bronco fan with a terrible secret… The Colorado Independent’s David O. Williams fears that pine-beetle weakened…