SPORTS-(BRONCOS)

10/02/05 Vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (W 20-7)
"Jacksonville" is a touchy word among Bronco fans. January 3, 1997, combined with 2004's final minute Quentin Griffin fumble hasn't endeared the Jaguars to many around here. Sunday's referees might have felt the same way, as they flagged the Jaguars for 15 penalties. Combine that with Denver's new revelation that they're allowed to have a defense and the Broncos were able to control the game and walk out with a 20-7 win.

Two early missed fieldgoals by Jason Elam would have ruined the Broncos' chances in previous seasons, but not his year. Elam's kicks were about as accurate as a NATO bombing run, as they missed the uprights by a good 15 yards. In the ensuing drive, the Broncos went for it on 4th and 1. For a short time, they became like the EVIL team from the movie "Friday Night Lights", who never kicked the ball and always went for it on 4th down. Todd Sauerbrun must have loaned some steroids to Elam, as he was able to recover and nail two extra points and a field goal.

Mike Anderson, Tatum Bell and Week 2 hero Ron Dyane shuttled in and out quite liberally in the firs quarter. It was like the Broncos were a college team, trying to get all of their senior RBs some playing time. Their vertical pasisng game wasn't needed. Rod Smith and Ashley Lelie caught a few 5-10 yard passes. When QB Jake Plummer needed a redzone receiver, he went to one of his linemen-- backup guard and former tight end Dwayne Carswell caught TWO touchdown passes. Rod Smith may have the tremendous stats, but we shouldn't forget the OTHER free agent rookie who came aboard the team in 1994. I was happy with Carswell's TD's for two reason: 1- a fat guy caught a touchdown, twice! 2-Carswell's two TD grabs completely pissed off the fanatsy football dweebs. Carswell is listed as a linemen this year and thus, there was no way any fantasy jackass could've had him on their team. Another reason why REALITY football is leaps and bounds above fantasy football.

Denver's defense looked exceptional for the third straight week. Fred Taylor was completely forgotten and Jacksonville had to rely on the chubby Byron Leftwich to get them back in the the contest. Leftwich, a dead ringer for Gary Coleman (except, he's over 5 feet tall) wasn't able to do it. He had the defense in his face for much of the game, and even fumbled right into the hands of Ebenezzer Ekuban. In the second half, Leftwich trhew right into the hands of Domonique Foxworth and Nick Ferguson. It didn't help Leftwich any that Jags WR Matt Jones didn't make much of an effort for the Ferguson pick, and seemed to be going through the motions.

Foxworth was probably the biggest story of the day. With a fumble recovery and an interception which was, possibly, the longest pass reception of the day. His pick killed the Jaguars momentum, but unlike his counterpart Lenny Walls, Foxworth did not jump up and thump his chest. Walls was flagged fo an idiotic holding penalty and three plays later he responded with an olegal contact foul. But on his clean plays, where the ball was overthrown or the receiver dropped it, Walls would celebrate and thump his chest. What a fucking waste of a roster spot this guy is. He's still embarassing himself and his franchise and is approaching Brian Griese-like levels of disdain from Yer Pal, ES.

Speaking of roster spots, I was shocked to see Marco Coleman in there. With the arrival of the former Browns and John Engelberger, I'd forgotten that he was still around. Overon Jacksonville's side, I was thrilled to find out that Marcellus Wiley was also around. One of my favorite NFL names, simply cuz' I get to say "what does Marcellus Wiley look like"?! "What?" "Say WHAT one more time motherfucker!!

When it was over, Mike Anderson had notched a quiet 100 yards. Cecil Sapp even caught a pass and the Broncos are now 2-0 when he does so! The absense of Renee Herlocker didn't stop the Broncos, either. Defense was once again the highlight-- with the only blemish a long TD to Jimmy Smith, on which the entire defense seemed to butt heads and miss the tackle. Again, if this keeps up the Donkey defense will evoke comparisons to the Ravens and/or the days of Ruben Carter and Lyle Alzado. That might be setting the bar too high, but for now it's more optimism than I expected at this point. But...the Broncos get off to a "hot" start every year.... time to wait for another week.

FINAL CUTS
...||...Howzabout that Alltel Stadium sound system? I swear they played Crazy Train about 13 times. They also played "Keep Your Hands to Yourself" by the Georgia Satellites. Egads!

...||... The Jaguars mascot is scary. He looks like a leftover from WCW's WildCat Willie, circa 1996.

...||... With the MLB season ending, I hope the Geico Caveman commercial makes the jump to the NFL. Every MLB broadcast seemed to run that commercial and I think I'm gonna' miss it. "I'll have the roast duck with the mango salsa."

...||... Hey, remember Timmy Smith? The rookie RB who ran roughshod over the Broncos in Super Bowl 22 (the Doug Williams game)? Well, he was busted for selling cocaine, right here in Denver this week. The cops trailed him for a bit and they finally bagged him at an intersection maybe 1/2 mile from my old home. So not only did my old 'hood have two murders, a car fire, bank robberies, and muktiple break-ins, now it has it's own busted ex-athlete. Good job, southeast Denver!

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October 2 vs Jaguars
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November 6 vs Bye Week
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January 22 vs Steelers
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