“Big Al” has left “The Drive.”
Alfred Williams, the former Broncos defensive lineman turned radio personality, is no longer with Sports Radio 104.3 The Fan, the radio station announced on Thursday. Williams had been the co-host of “The Drive” with Darren “D-Mac” McKee.
“Alfred “Big Al” Williams has chosen to leave the station effective today,” 104.3 released in a statement. “We thank Alfred for his many contributions during his years with The Fan and wish him the best in his future endeavors.”
Sports Radio 104.3 The Fan announces that Alfred “Big Al” Williams has chosen to leave the station effective today.
We thank Alfred for his many contributions during his years with The Fan and wish him the best in his future endeavors.
— Denver Sports (@DenverSportsCom)
Orlando Frankin co-hosted with McKee on Thursday.
Williams, 50, has been a long-time staple of Colorado sports. A two-time All-American linebacker with the Colorado Buffaloes, he was part of the program’s National Championship team in 1990.
He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 18th pick in the first round of the 1991 NFL draft. He had a stop with the 49ers in 1995 before coming back to Colorado to join the Broncos from 1996-99, where he was part of Denver’s Super Bowl XXXII and XXXIII winning squads.
“This place is magical to me,” Williams said in a 2010 interview with The Denver Post. “I’ve lived in different parts of the country and visited several places, and I always come back.”
Fans and colleagues took to Twitter to share their thoughts:
Well this stinks. Al is a great dude. Love listening to he and DMac
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck)
Love Big Al. Big voice, big smile, big heart. One of my best friends and I wish him the best!
— Cecil Lammey (@CecilLammey)
Extremely sad day for myself today. Over seven years ago I became an intern for Al & DMac. Just over 3.5 years ago I became their Producer with the help and trust of the big and little fellas. I owe the world to them for helping me grow.
— B. Sexy (@therealbigsexy)
I ran Al's show back in the day. Great guy, sorry to see him go.
— Scott DeHuff 🎙 (@DeHuff)
I don’t listen to the radio often but I know how big time Big AL is. Good luck on the future
— Chris Harris (@ChrisHarrisJr)
https://twitter.com/NateTimmonsCSG/status/1101255550573064192
If you take off air for good then you’ve lost a listener. I don’t think I’d be the only one. Big Al is a staple in the Denver radio community, his insights and knowledge are next to none.
— Nicole 🦁 (@whatluvsabout)
https://twitter.com/jmorton78/status/1101244435080273920
Alfred Williams has been fantastic on The Fan. He will land on his feet sooner rather than later.
— 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙧 (@CameronParkerPO)
WTF Alfred Williams just abruptly quit the Drive Show? Noooo. I can't listen to D-Mac by himself.
— E💰 (@1DopeCPA)
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