The average career in Major League Baseball (MLB) is 5.6 years, and Rockies fans had the luxury of watching the 14-year-career of fan favorite Charlie ‘Chuck Nazty,’ Blackmon.
The four-time All-Star, two-time Silver Slugger, and 2017 National League batting champion announced his retirement last week. Sunday was his farewell game where the Rockies organization pulled out all the stops to show Blackmon their appreciation for his commitment and loyalty to the franchise.
Blackmon’s legacy is forever etched into the brick at Coors Field and will forever be remembered for his iconic walk-up song “Your Love,” by the Outfield. On Sunday, in Colorado’s last game, Blackmon gave a speech to the fans with his son in hand, and his wife and daughter beside him. Blackmon took to the field solo to the cheers of a packed standing ovation before the game.
The Denver Broncos accomplished what many didn’t see coming on Sunday. On a wet and damp New Jersey afternoon, Aaron Rogers and the New York Jets played host to the Denver Broncos who just came off a stunning win over the Tamp Bay Buccaneers the previous week.
The Broncos start to the season was a disappointing one after losing two straight in Seattle and across the country in Pittsburgh. Both losses were close games, with the Broncos losing by a total of 13 points combined. Despite those loses the Broncos’ defense managed to keep them close, even in yesterdays win over the Jets.
Denver’s defense has been a problem for opposing offenses who in recent weeks were much more productive than their meetings with Denver. The Jets put up 24 on the Tennessee Titans two weeks ago and put up 24 on the New England Patriots last weekend in their win at home.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were successful in beating the red hot Commanders to kick off their season, and averaged 30 points in the games where they didn’t face the Broncos. Denver’s defense held Tampa’s potent offense to just 7 points in Denver’s 26-7 win in Tampa.
This week is Raider week as the Broncos return home to host Las Vegas at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday at 2:05 p.m.
The Colorado Buffs have put the Big 12 on notice after defeating the University of Central Florida on Saturday. The Buffs sit in second place in the Big 12 with Brigham Young University (BYU) sitting atop the conference after winning their fifth straight, beating Baylor 34-28.
CU’s ironman Heisman candidate, Travis Hunter had 9 receptions for 89 yards, 1 tackle and an interception. This Saturday the Buffs are at home to host ranked (20th) Kansas State who was blown out 38-9 by BYU a couple weeks ago.
