Nick Groke

Colorado Rockies Reporter

Nick Groke

Nick Groke is a former Denver Post sports writer. He left The Post in 2018.

Denver Broncos inside linebacker Brandon Marshall

Broncos report card and game balls from Week 13 against the Jaguars

December 4, 2016 at 6:04 p.m.

With backup quarterback Paxton Lynch running the Broncos' offense, they went a grisly 1-for-13 on third-down conversions. And in the second half, the Broncos gained just 48 total yards.

Why the NFL’s TV ratings crashed in 2016. And how they might rebound

December 5, 2016 at 2:08 p.m.

Aaron Rodgers stands 10 feet tall on the very big screen behind the bar at the View House in Centennial. The NFL really is larger than life.

Pine Creek uses big second half to capture third 4A title in four years

December 3, 2016 at 8:24 p.m.

They clawed and plodded, with a three-yard run here and a five-yard pass there. It multiplied. A long, drawn-out drive to open the second half snow-balled Pine Creek to a...

Denver’s Nate Marquardt set to fight Sam Alvey on UFC Fight Night card at Pepsi Center

December 2, 2016 at 5:13 p.m.

Nate Marquardt, a godfather of Colorado mixed martial arts, can remember a time when finding a gym with hybrid disciplines was easy -- there was only one. More than 20...

Austin Davis Q&A: Broncos’ backup QB on passing transitions and Paxton Lynch’s start

December 2, 2016 at 3:14 p.m.

Austin Davis has played in the background this season for the Broncos, backing up the backup quarterback. As the third-string quarterback, his role is always on standby.

Donald Stephenson, Ty Sambrailo continue battle for Broncos’ right tackle spot

November 30, 2016 at 4:53 p.m.

The revolving door battle on Denver's offensive line between right tackles Donald Stephenson and Ty Sambrailo suddenly takes on added significance.

3 key decisions that could have changed the outcome of the Broncos’ loss to Chiefs

November 30, 2016 at 8:21 a.m.

It is a tired cliche to say that football is a game of inches, even if Cairo Santos' game-winning field goal for the Kansas City Chiefs in overtime Sunday night...

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jordan Norwood

Broncos’ less-than-special teams sinks crucial matchup against Chiefs

November 28, 2016 at 2:06 p.m.

Out of context, the smattering of cheers for Jordan Norwood鈥檚 ho-hum fair catch at his own 12-yard line in the fourth quarter Sunday night might seem odd. But those were...

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller

Von Miller shines; Broncos offense sputters; and a brutal hit hampers Kapri Bibbs

November 28, 2016 at 10:37 a.m.

Von Miller, the reigning Super Bowl MVP, was credited with two sacks in the final two minutes of the first half and another in the second to give him 12.5...

Colorado slows down Utah’s Joe Williams, just in time for a big Buffaloes win

February 21, 2017 at 9:50 a.m.

Joe Williams can scoot. In his past five games heading into the matchup against Colorado, the Utah senior tailback had rushed for more than 1,000 yards. He's a mover.

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Broncos report card and game balls from Week 13 against the Jaguars

Why the NFL’s TV ratings crashed in 2016. And how they might rebound

Pine Creek uses big second half to capture third 4A title in four years

Denver’s Nate Marquardt set to fight Sam Alvey on UFC Fight Night card at Pepsi Center

Austin Davis Q&A: Broncos’ backup QB on passing transitions and Paxton Lynch’s start

Donald Stephenson, Ty Sambrailo continue battle for Broncos’ right tackle spot

3 key decisions that could have changed the outcome of the Broncos’ loss to Chiefs

Broncos’ less-than-special teams sinks crucial matchup against Chiefs

Von Miller shines; Broncos offense sputters; and a brutal hit hampers Kapri Bibbs

Colorado slows down Utah’s Joe Williams, just in time for a big Buffaloes win