Happy Monday, Omelette readers! Two weeks, two wins for the Broncos. Denver stood strong and held off the Pittsburgh Steelers 24-17 on Sunday. Here’s a roundup of what you may have missed from yesterday’s game:
— Joe Nguyen, The Denver Post
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What’s on Tap?
- Nuggets: Los Angeles Lakers, 7 p.m. Tuesday, ALT/NBA | Buy tickets
- Avalanche: At Nashville Predators, 5 p.m. Tuesday, ALT2 | Buy tickets
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Scoreboard
NFL: Broncos 24, Steelers 17
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Must-Read
Cliff Grassmick, Daily Camera
University of Colorado head football coach, Mike MacIntyre, talks about rumors suggesting that he will be leaving the Buffs at the end of the season. He used this photo on Nov. 13, 2018 to illustrate that a Buffalo walks into the storm to get through it faster.“It’s just the price of doing business”: Why CU’s $10.3 M buyout of Mike MacIntyre looks like a relative bargain
It might’ve seemed loopy to watch Colorado hand Mike MacIntyre $10.3 million to go away, but that’s the cost of doing business. Read more… Andy Cross, The Denver Post
10 years after blockbuster trade, Matt Holliday weighs in on future of Rockies’ Nolan Arenado
Matt Holliday says he doesn’t know if Nolan Arenado wants to stay or go. But he does offer some sage advice: Look both ways before making the biggest decision of your career. Read more… Eric Lutzens, The Denver Post
Chase to 100: Von Miller’s sack milestone result of “scientific” approach
Von Miller’s journey to 100 career sacks accompanied a variety of nicknames and descriptors. The Vonster. Chicken farmer. Dancer. Joke teller. Super Bowl MVP. Read more…
Quick Hits
+ Mikaela Shiffrin wins 3rd straight World Cup slalom at Killington.
+ Torrey Craig’s huge night spurs Denver Nuggets past Oklahoma City Thunder.
+ Dallas Stars great Mike Modano wowed again by play of Avalanche’s top line against his former team.
+ Tyler Bey injury scare mars Colorado Buffaloes men’s basketball’s road rout at Air Force.
+ Avalanche honor Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivors, gift sled to local player during game against Stars.
+ AP college football poll: Ohio State up to No. 6 after stomping Michigan.
Post Mailbag forms
+ Broncos Mailbag: Have a question about the team? Ask Ryan O’Halloran here.
+ Avs Mailbag: Have a question about the team? Ask Mike Chambers here.
+ Nuggets Mailbag: Have a question about the team? Ask Mike Singer here.
+ Rockies Mailbag: Have a question about the team? Ask Patrick Saunders here.
By The Numbers
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The Colorado Buffaloes football team’s record after losing its final seven games of the season Mark Kiszla has three candidates to take over as the team’s head coach next year. Read more…
Parting Shot
Eric Lutzens, The Denver Post
Head coach Vance Joseph of the Denver Broncos talks with Chris Harris (25) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter on Sunday, Nov. 25 at Broncos Stadium at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Pittsburgh Steelers.Kickin’ it with Kiz: Playoffs? Must Broncos rally for postseason berth for coach Vance Joseph to keep his job?
“Hey, don’t blame us. The staff here at Kickin’ It Headquarters decided more than a year ago the Broncos could do better than Joseph as coach.” Read more…
Get in Touch
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