This month is the cruelest for Denver Broncos fans.
April, of course, brought the NFL draft. May brought a two-week quarterback camp, which ended last week with a preview of the draft’s 11th overall selection, .
June, however? June is dry as dirt. Not even NFL Europe can nurse the hangover, having wrapped up World Bowl XIV on Saturday.
There’s only one resort: group therapy.
The Broncos play host to their fourth annual Fan Fair on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Invesco Field at Mile High. The lovefest includes: autograph sessions, photo opportunities, contests, raffles, memorabilia booths, field activities and highlight films.
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More than 9,000 fans came out for the weekend event last year, according to the Broncos, and they maintain that every player is scheduled to attend. Team coaches and alumni, Miles the Mascot and the 2006 Denver apheerleaders are also slated to make appearances.
Looking to peg an autograph or photograph of your favorite player? Here’s a list of when some of the more beloved Broncos are scheduled to show:
* Saturday, June 3: Champ Bailey, Tatum Bell, Ron Dayne, Domonique Foxworth, Ian Gold, Javon Walker, Darrent Williams, Al Wilson
* Sunday, June 4: Jay Cutler, Jason Elam, John Lynch, Tom Nalen, Jake Plummer, Rod Smith, Bradlee Van Pelt, D.J. Williams
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Snagging signatures and snapping shots will not be the only ways to interact with the team. Question-and-answer sessions are planned to provide fans the opportunity to role-play as a beat reporter. Players, coaches, alumni and media members alike will take questions. In addition, the staff will both days conduct “huddles” that tackle the game’s particulars.
If your football frenzy needs feeding, find your way to what’s being billed as “The Ultimate Broncos Experience.” And as you relish the feel of the Mile High grass between your toes, try not to think of that countdown to preseason kickoff at Detroit: 70 doggone days of summer.
An online exclusive that runs each Friday, examines the memorable, less visible and lighthearted aspects of Colorado’s sports landscape. DenverPost.com sports producer Bryan Boyle can be reached at bboyle@denverpost.com.
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In this photo shot June 5, 2004, 14-year-old Cindy Engle of Vail gets an autograph from Champ |
