Amazing! No moves by Rockies.
“Isn’t it ironic? The three owners of professional sports teams in Denver: Stan, Pat and Stand Pat. This Rockies ownership never ceases to amaze. They are content with trotting out a Triple-A-caliber pitcher every other night. Meanwhile, Arizona is pitching lights out and slugger Manny Ramirez went to the Dodgers. But no worries in Camp Monfort.”
Dave, Highlands Ranch
Kiz: After raking in advance ticket sales all summer long on the goodwill generated by their Rocktober run to the World Series, our defending National League champions stood pat at the trade deadline and prayed for another miracle. Anybody rushing out to buy seats at Coors Field now? Personally, I’d rather spend my money on a T-shirt silk-screened with the faces of Stan Kroenke, Pat Bowlen and the Monfort brothers, and identified only by the words Stan, Pat and Stand Pat.
Missing the point on Marshall.
“I have to take issue with your characterization of Denver receiver Brandon Marshall’s legal problems with his former girlfriend. Slugging your girlfriend in the face is not an indication of a ‘romance gone sour.’ It’s domestic violence.”
Matthew, Lancaster, Pa.
Kiz: Domestic violence is a serious issue. No argument here. My problem is NFL commissioner Roger Goodell docking paychecks from players without allowing the legal system to run its course. Is that truth, justice and the American way?
Lynch’s exit was fair.
“You think it’s hard to believe the Broncos no longer have a need for John Lynch’s leadership. Gee, Kiz, you must have a great source to come to this conclusion. Lynch wasn’t happy playing second fiddle, and coach Mike Shanahan didn’t judge Lynch good enough to play in all situations. Lynch wants to take his ball and go elsewhere. Shanny gave him permission to find it. Seems like a fair shake to me. How is it the Broncos are the villains in this? Oh, I see you want Lynch to start regardless of how good he can play. That makes a lot of sense, Kiz. Brilliant!”
Rod, Louisville
Kiz: What will be interesting to watch is if Lynch would be willing to accept a job as a situational player with his hometown team in San Diego or with his old friend Tony Dungy in Indianapolis. Should that happen, then we’ll really know what Lynch thinks about Denver’s chances of winning the Super Bowl.
Lynch quit on the Broncos.
“That’s a way to be a leader, John Lynch. After four years of playing great football for Denver, the captain for the ‘D’ quits on the team. It would have been nice to see Lynch end his Hall of Fame career with some dignity.”
Jay, Arvada
Kiz: When Broncos star Champ Bailey talks football, maybe we should all listen. Asked about Lynch’s departure, Bailey said that in the Not For Long, it comes down to every player for himself.
NASCAR rigged? Come on.
“Although I am a born hillbilly, don’t count me as a NASCAR fan. How can you sit there and get excited about some racer building an advantage you know is all going away when the next caution flag flies? It’s all scripted for a close finish.”
Joe, Boulder
Kiz: A scripted finish? You suggesting a sport could become popular in this great United States of ours by rigging it so the outcome isn’t decided until the final, tense minutes? Hey, I thought this was a discussion about NASCAR, not the NBA.
