More sports commentary.
It hardly ranks up there with peace, love and understanding in terms of what the world needs more of nowadays. Nonetheless, news organizations concern themselves not only with needs, but also wants. And we here at DenverPost.com figure that if readers roam to this corner of our website, well, that might be a sign that folks are wanting more in the way of sports commentary pertaining to Colorado.
Thus, the name.
“Wide State of Sports” can be taken literally and otherwise. If you’re looking at the map proper, of course, The Highest State is also a rather wide state — once rich with gold and silver, always rich in heights and scenery, and perpetually rich in a sports lore and those who celebrate it. The Drive, The Fumble, the Cup in Bourque’s clutches, Kordell’s “Hail Mary” in the Big House and E.Y.’s leadoff homer are stations of the cross for fans passionate about Colorado sports. On this page we’ll examine such legendary moments as well as those yet to come.
Speaking of indelible images, this weekly feature is named to honor that salient icon on the sports-broadcasting landscape: the montage that opened “ABC’s Wide World of Sports.” Remember Jim McKay’s narration?
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| Is this the top moment in the history of Colorado sports? We welcome your opinion. |
Spanning the globe to bring you the constant variety of sport! The thrill of victory … and the agony of defeat! The human drama of athletic competition!
It’s that “human drama of athletic competition,” on a much more narrow scope, that has inspired Wide State of Sports.
If you remember “ABC’s Wide World of Sports,” you’ll also recall the program’s doses of cliff diving, badminton and Globetrotters basketball. The less visible and light-hearted aspects of Colorado’s sports scene will get look-sees here, too. Newspapers have space limitations. Their websites are limited only by the imagination, and we hope to make some room for the events, tales and angles that are occasionally boxed out of print by or .
While the website affords boundless room, the sheer volume of news, information and commentary that crosses The Denver Post’s sports desk often precludes us from showcasing the crème de la crème as prominently as anybody — readers, reporters, columnists, photographers and producers alike — would hope to see on DenverPost.com. The final stage of the mission here is to provide readers with a glimpse of what’s just passed as well as a peek at what’s soon to come.
Certainly, no online-exclusive column is complete without feedback. Feel free to zip us an e-mail with any notion, direction and criticism. You know what they say: There’s no such thing as a stupid suggestion. And in the Wide State of Sports, the rules are only limited to the playing fields of the High Plains, Front Range and Western Slope.
What in the Wide State of Sports has captured your attention? Send an e-mail to DenverPost.com sports producer Bryan Boyle at bboyle@denverpost.com.
From the columns
“Colorado was humbled Saturday. There’s no shame in losing to Miami 23-3. But know what was a tad embarrassing? The Buffs were beaten before they stepped on the field where the Hurricanes have claimed five national championships since 1983.”
From the mailbags
“When the Braves came through town a couple of years ago, I remember writing about how that lineup with (Rafael) Furcal and Marcus Giles showing power and speed at the top would mesh nicely with Coors Field. There is no way, however, that the Rockies will consider a multi-year deal for Furcal given their other holes.”
From the message boards
“How can Broncos fans not be happy with Jake Plummer? Look at what he did in his first two seasons. His record speaks for itself. I believe the Broncos were 19-8 in the regular-season games he started.” — WeatherNut26
From the online exclusives
There’s Barrel Man. And there are the thousands of other crazies who get dressed up and put on wacky wigs and don goofy gloves just to show their love of the home team. Now, you can join them — virtually!
A look back
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| San Diego Padres pitcher Woody Williams grimaces as he glances at the scoreboard after Sept. 20 of what would become the most lopsided victory in Rockies history. |
