Horse Tracks 8/28/08

by mdierk on Aug 28, 2008 5:00 AM MDT in Horse Tracks Comment 37 comments

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Here's a Thursday edition of Horse Tracks. Enjoy!

An annual frustration has happened. The NFL hall of fame senior committee passed over Randy Gradishar and Floyd Little. See here

Denver's WR group is preparing to fill in for Brandon Marshall when he serves his suspension. See here

Brandon Stokley is fired up for the season to begin. See here

Cutler and Dumervil praised Ryan Clady's work so far. See here

The league is considering adding two more games to the regular season. See here

Former Bronco Tyrone Braxton is coaching. See here

Another former Bronco, Allen Aldridge, coaches football as well. See here

Sam Adams, the small, asks if Cutler-to-Marshall will be legendary. See here

Andre Hall is quite happy with his position on the team. See here and here

Cliff Russell is on the edge of getting cut. See here

Patrick Ramsey is looking forward to playing against the Cards. See here

Expect a lot of play from Michael Pittman and Peyton Hillis Friday. See here

The defense will get to go against Kurt Warner. See here

Here's a story about former Bronco and current Cardinal Bertrand Berry. See here

Bill Williamson had some notes from Wednesday. See here

That's all I have for today. Enjoy your day!

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Senior Committee screws us over again!

Why don’t we have any former Broncos on the committee???

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08

I got a high ankle sprain in college and it still hurts! ~ TSG 8/13/08

by Tim Lynch on Aug 28, 2008 8:02 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

But

Those 2 made the final 17. I cant argue with Bob Hayes over either Gradishar or Little. Hayes won a Super Bowl and was in many playoff games. No matter how much I like or dislike the process I do believe eventually Gradishar gets in, I dont have a good feeling for Little. Right now Little is a victim of the rushing greatness of the current Broncos. Its not fair, but the vets committee isnt that bright. Its about name recognition within each team, and Randy has it over Floyd

by broncfanstuckinsd on Aug 28, 2008 11:38 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thats because the Vets commitee

all had their heads banged in for 10+ years

" He goes against Champ everyday." -Jay Cutler

Davis to the Hall!

by Jon Tollerud on Aug 28, 2008 11:46 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I enjoyed watching Bob Hayes play.

I liked watching Humphrey too.

BUT there is no way, I mean NO WAY, either of those two made anywhere near the impact on football that Floyd Little did. To even suggest either was more important to his teams’ successes than Randy Gradishar is ridiculous.

THE DECISION IS ASININE!

h.o.f.! P-f-f-f-t! It should be a crime to let any of these committee members walk around in public without adult supervision!

If this be Hell, let us make the most of it!

by Trinidad Jack on Aug 28, 2008 4:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry...

…but it p*##%# me off.

If this be Hell, let us make the most of it!

by Trinidad Jack on Aug 28, 2008 4:40 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Never even thought that

but I am also a realist, and sometime perception is taken over reality. denver sucked for all but 2 seasons of Littles career and Gradishar just missed the cut by the voting committee and is already being considered is a testament to his true value in his first year by the vets committee.

by broncfanstuckinsd on Aug 28, 2008 5:08 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gradishar will get in within the next year or two. The time has finally come.

As far as Floyd is concerned….I only pray that he gets in before he passes away. It would be a great injustice if that doesn’t happen.

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08

I got a high ankle sprain in college and it still hurts! ~ TSG 8/13/08

by Tim Lynch on Aug 28, 2008 5:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hope you're right

If this be Hell, let us make the most of it!

by Trinidad Jack on Aug 28, 2008 5:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Get no argument from me!

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08

I got a high ankle sprain in college and it still hurts! ~ TSG 8/13/08

by Tim Lynch on Aug 28, 2008 5:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I complete agree with Mike Klis' last statement on the article about expanding the regular season by two games:

No, but fewer preseason games might be.

I don’t want an 18 game regular season, but I would like to see a shortened preseason. Perhaps shrink preseason down to 3 games where the starters only play in the first two. Then expand the regular season by one game to promote the league globally. Each team has a game outside of the United States(or somewhere in the U.S. where no football teams are located). It would not be a home or an away game… I could live with that.

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08

I got a high ankle sprain in college and it still hurts! ~ TSG 8/13/08

by Tim Lynch on Aug 28, 2008 9:01 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't know about adding a game

but I would rather they just had a bye week instead of the 4th week of preseason.

Owning the Patriots since September 9, 1960

by Darin H on Aug 28, 2008 9:36 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

The owners

are not gonna give away a home game. So if they do shorten the preseason by 2 games it will increase the regular season by 2 games. Its still about the loot

by broncfanstuckinsd on Aug 28, 2008 11:39 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

they will is overall revenue is increased via global games. :P

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08

I got a high ankle sprain in college and it still hurts! ~ TSG 8/13/08

by Tim Lynch on Aug 28, 2008 12:05 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just cant

see the owners giving away a home game. The NFL had to give the Tom Benson a little bonus this year for losing a home game when they play the chargers in London. But for teams that sell out (Like Denver, Wash, GB) they are not gonna lose a home game. Especially when its in the season ticket pkg. Plus Goodell on the Dan Patrick show said the earlies the league would go to a 20 game schedule (2 pre and 18 regular) would be 2010.
But if he said it on the Dan Patrick show did he really say it? Its not like many places get his radio show live. I think LA is the only one in a major market

by broncfanstuckinsd on Aug 28, 2008 12:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

i would rather just keep it the way it is. it really is perfect right now.

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08

I got a high ankle sprain in college and it still hurts! ~ TSG 8/13/08

by Tim Lynch on Aug 28, 2008 12:13 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not disagree with ya

Actually I am with you. But with how much the NFL makes I am just saying. I like the system the way it is. Actually I would love to see the NFL contract a few teams. To me the NFL was perfect with 28 teams

by broncfanstuckinsd on Aug 28, 2008 12:20 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm with Zappa.

It’s perfect now. 32 is a magical number, in the sense it can be divided by two down to 2 itself. (32, 16, 8, 4, 2).

28 on the other hand, is terrible for dividing into divisions and even tournaments. 28 goes down to 14, then you are stuck with an odd number 7. Now a team is getting cheated each year (as it was before).

As for the schedule, I like 16 games. Again, divisable down to two, it is perfect for making divisions that are even.

"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on Aug 28, 2008 12:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not that I disagree

I remember when it was 28 and there was one wild card. I remember when it also just had 2 wild cards and the wild cards played each other for the chance to play the #1 seed (unless it was a division foe). I just liked it back then, plus that was also in the majority of a certain #7’s career. Nostalgia

by broncfanstuckinsd on Aug 28, 2008 12:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

The playoff format leaves alot to be desired. Not impressive at all...

The only good thing is that teams get rewarded for winning their divisions.

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08

I got a high ankle sprain in college and it still hurts! ~ TSG 8/13/08

by Tim Lynch on Aug 28, 2008 12:58 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

BTW

where can I get last nights podcast from? I had to leave b4 JMFW was on.

by broncfanstuckinsd on Aug 28, 2008 12:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

You know, I have it embedded on my MySpace page, so I go there...

for some reason, I can’t find it on MHR. lol email Guru, he’ll send you the direct link probably.

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08

I got a high ankle sprain in college and it still hurts! ~ TSG 8/13/08

by Tim Lynch on Aug 28, 2008 12:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

BW is a tool

he said exactly the opposite of what FOxy said and then quoted him!

" He goes against Champ everyday." -Jay Cutler

Davis to the Hall!

by Jon Tollerud on Aug 28, 2008 10:02 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

selfishly,

I would LOVE to have 18 regular season games… but yea, players’ shelf lives would dwindle (in terms of years played) and certain historic milestones (1000k rushing / receiving) would be diminished drastically.

by tunga77 on Aug 28, 2008 10:27 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

WHO ARE WE KIDDING

Any Hall of Fame is a sham! Rock and Roll HOF, NFL HOF – the real halls of fame are in the hearts of the fans.

by Broncsbomber on Aug 28, 2008 11:14 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Ring of Fame isn't a sham :)

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08

I got a high ankle sprain in college and it still hurts! ~ TSG 8/13/08

by Tim Lynch on Aug 28, 2008 11:19 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know

Explain to me how Madonna is in the Rock and Roll HOF and KISS is not

by broncfanstuckinsd on Aug 28, 2008 11:40 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ring of Fame is created by the FRANCHISE anyway

by Broncsbomber on Aug 28, 2008 11:40 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hall of Fame in Question

Besides, I’d put Gradishar against Singletary ANY DAY. Much stronger divisional opponents for their times.

by Broncsbomber on Aug 28, 2008 11:43 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

On the playing field...

…those Bronco defenses were the equals of any of the Steeler defenses, of any of the all time great defenses. There were several players on the Steelers I wouldn’t have minded having, but if I had to pick just one or the other, I’d have happily taken those Bronco defenses. But how many of those Steelers are in the h.o.f. (de-emphasis added)? How many of their contemporary Broncos are there beside them?

If this be Hell, let us make the most of it!

by Trinidad Jack on Aug 28, 2008 4:29 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Heck

I think TJ or Swenson were every bit as good as Jack Ham. Rubin Carter was a great NT, he is better than Ernie Homes (IMO) or Louie Wright is every bit as good or better than Mel Blount. But its where you play and the attention they received

by broncfanstuckinsd on Aug 28, 2008 5:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just about right

If this be Hell, let us make the most of it!

by Trinidad Jack on Aug 28, 2008 6:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I gave the HOF voters a lot of greef

for their biased about Broncos in the HOF, so now I will add the senior committee. Gradishar deserves to be in the HOF and anybody with a brain knows that.

I agree with taking away a couple of preseason games. As far as adding more regular season game I really think things are fine the way they are. I mean if they are going to add games eventually I have to agree with what Zappa said and make one of those games oversees instead of forcing someone to lose a home game (should the NFL still want to play oversees by that time.)

by weazel on Aug 28, 2008 11:52 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs