Mark Kiszla

Sports columnist

Mark Kiszla

Mark Kiszla is an award-winning sports columnist who wrote for The Denver Post from the fall of 1983 to 2024. During his time at the Post, he was named Colorado Sportswriter of the Year four times and was honored as a top 10 columnist in the nation by the Associated Press Sports Editors as recently as 2021.

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 20: Russell Wilson (3) of the Denver Broncos drops back against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, November 20, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Kiszla vs. Gabriel: Is the relationship between Broncos’ Russell Wilson and Nathaniel Hackett broken?

November 21, 2022 at 2:15 p.m.

If Hackett can't get a crucial strategic point across to his QB, or Wilson simply won't listen to his coach, it's damning evidence these two guys can't work together.

Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett of the Denver Broncos reacts to a penalty call against the Broncos during the fourth quarter of the Las Vegas Raiders鈥� 22-16 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Kiszla: Broncos need to end the madness. Fire Nathaniel Hackett. Make defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero the head coach.

December 8, 2022 at 11:52 a.m.

The Broncos are on the road to nowhere, and coach Nathaniel Hackett is a slacker riding shotgun.

Justin Simmons (31) of the Denver Broncos walks off the field after Davante Adams (17) of the Las Vegas Raiders scored a touchdown during overtime of the Raiders鈥� 22-16 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

How it happened: Raiders beat Broncos in overtime on Davante Adams’ walk-off touchdown catch

December 8, 2022 at 11:52 a.m.

Live updates, tweets, photos, analysis and more from the Denver Broncos' NFL Week 11 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Nov....

Mines wide receiver Max McLeod (3) celebrates after running in the ball in for the first touchdown of the game during the first half as the CSU Pueblo ThunderWolves took on the Colorado School of Mines Orediggers in the first round of the NCAA Division II Football Championship at Alumni Field at Marv Kay Stadium on November 19, 2022. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)

Kiszla: In barren football landscape of Colorado, the Orediggers of Mines have struck gold

November 19, 2022 at 7:19 p.m.

It抖阴ap not easy to strike gold in the barren football landscape of Colorado. To rise above the losers, a tough mind with serious engineering know-how is required.

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) calls out a play at the line of scrimmage during the first half against the Vikings on Sunday in Minneapolis. (Abbie Parr, AP)

Kickin’ It with Kiz: With Aaron Rodgers at quarterback, Broncos’ record would be 6-3

November 19, 2022 at 4:18 p.m.

Columnist Mark Kiszla fields questions and comments from readers, including one convinced things would be different for the Broncos with A-Rod at the helm.

The Denver Pioneers gather after beating the San Diego Toreros during the first round of the Division I NCAA Men鈥檚 Soccer Tournament at CIBER Field at the University of Denver Soccer Stadium in Denver on Nov. 17, 2022. (C. Morgan Engel/Clarkson Creative Photography)

Kiszla: Goals are like ketchup. And one that gave DU Pioneers a victory in Snow Clasico was worth the wait.

November 17, 2022 at 8:36 p.m.

Please don鈥檛 let the rest of America in on our little secret. But right here in Denver, it抖阴ap not hard to enjoy sublime sushi or sensational soccer, if you鈥檙e willing...

Head coach Nathaniel Hackett of the Denver Broncos works the sidelines against the Tennessee Titans during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee on Sunday, November 13, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Kiszla: Want coach Nathaniel Hackett gone? Frustrated Broncomaniacs can vote with their feet.

November 16, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.

Every no-show at stadium during Raiders week will count as vote of no confidence in Hackett.

Jacob Martin (54) of the Denver Broncos celebrates sacking Ryan Tannehill (17) of the Tennessee Titans with teammate Dre'Mont Jones (93) during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Kiszla vs. Gabriel: Has the finger-pointing begun in Broncos’ locker room?

November 14, 2022 at 12:10 p.m.

Has this Broncos' locker room splintered after a 3-6 start? The Denver Post's Mark Kiszla and Parker Gabriel debate.

Kiszla: Stuck with coach over his head and QB over the hill, Broncos do what they do best in Tennessee: lose.

November 13, 2022 at 6:39 p.m.

Not to beat a dead horse, but these Broncos traveled all the way to Music City to sing an old sad song we all know by our broken hearts.

Dylan Cole (53) of the Tennessee Titans sacks Russell Wilson (3) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of the Titans鈥� 17-10 win at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

How it happened: Broncos blow 10-point lead, lose 17-10 on the road to Titans in Week 10

November 13, 2022 at 4:09 p.m.

Live updates, tweets, photos, analysis and more from the Denver Broncos' NFL Week 8 game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Nov. 13, 2022.

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