Author: Woody Paige The Gazette
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Woody Paige: Shiffrin among many great Colorado female athletes
Mildred Didrikson Zaharias and Ina Eloise Young would be so proud of Colorado’s sports female Sunday night, especially after one, Mikaela Shiffrin, became the greatest alpine skier in history Saturday. “Babe’’ Didrikson became the greatest female athlete in the world (and was selected ninth overall among men and female) and married wrestler George Zaharias of…
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Woody Paige: Broncos must pay attention to detail with late 2nd round pick
When Western Kentucky’s DeAngelo Malone is announced and introduced as the 64th pick in the second round of the NFL draft, he will don his new team hat and exclaim: “I’m proud to be taking my talents to the Oenbev Broncos.’’ The edge rusher’s rookie mistake will be excusable. The Broncos’ “special” draft edition cap,…
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Woody Paige: Broncos sale will set standard for sports teams values
Despite an alarming incident Thursday at the stadium, the Broncos are not conducting a fire sale. But the purchase of the $4 billion franchise will be a hot topic at the NFL owners’ annual meetings this week as Broncos’ CEO Joe Ellis, general manager George Paton and coach Nathaniel Hackett attend their first major event…
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Woody Paige: Randy Gregory gets chance for redemption with Denver Broncos
Twain meet. Randy Gregory has failed more than 100 marijuana tests. Colorado has licensed more than 2,500 marijuana dispensaries. It seems an oddity, or rather a normality, that Gregory moves to a state, which legalizes and authorizes marijuana, to become the Broncos’ new star edge rusher. Paul Klee: Broncos signing Russell Wilson was the only…
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Woody Paige: Russell Wilson shows he’s ready to saddle up with Broncos
“Broncos Country: Let’s Ride.” Russell Wilson gave Colorado a new mantra and a new quarterback Wednesday afternoon. He doesn’t get a second chance to provide a first impression, and Russell nailed it. Russell Wilson looks to bring winning mindset to Broncos: ‘I came here for one reason and that’s to win’ Wilson becomes the No.…
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Woody Paige: Sixth time’s charm as Broncos open arms for Russell Wilson
Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Get fooled five times, shame on the Broncos. In the 2012 NFL draft, the Broncos could have picked Russell Wilson at Nos. 25, 31, 36, 57 or 67. The Broncos didn’t get fooled again. The quarterback became the franchise’s Wilson Pick-It Tuesday. Ten…
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Woody Paige: With Russell Wilson, Broncos reverse fortunes by reaching for QB greatness
Be still our hearts. In two hours Tuesday the Broncos levitated from The Great Depression to Great Expectations. The three greatest days in Broncos’ off-season history are May 2, 1983; March 20, 2012; and March 8, 2022, when the NFL franchise got John Elway, Peyton Manning and Russell Wilson. The Broncos are back to their…
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Woody Paige: Despite Flores’ claims, Broncos moving closer to diversity
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The Broncos have hired four new coaches – a head coach, an offensive coordinator, a quarterback coach/passing game coordinator and an offensive line coach. All four are white. A year ago, when Joe Ellis announced the search for a general manager, the Broncos’ CEO conceded that the franchise was straggling in diversity and inclusion. “We’re…
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Woody Paige: As Nathaniel Hackett takes helm as Broncos head coach, father Paul has finally transformed into a Broncos fan
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Southern Cal’s quarterback coach and his wife had settled into the maternity ward of a Los Angeles hospital Dec. 19, 1979, when he called an audible. “You should have the baby today. I’ve got Rose Bowl practice tomorrow.” Elizabeth Hackett gave birth that Friday to the future head coach of the Denver Broncos, and Paul…
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Woody Paige: A former QB as Broncos coach? Wouldn’t be the first time.
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The Broncos have hired four former quarterbacks as head coaches. Kevin O’Connell could become the fifth. The 36-year-old Rams offensive coordinator is expected to hold a second interview in Denver early next week. The other two finalists are Nathaniel Hackett, who met with the Broncos at Dove Valley on Monday, and Dan Quinn, who was…