The End of La La Land............Season...........Let Reality Begin!!
by Mike Clark on Sep 7, 2009 3:51 PM MDT
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Well here we go again, just five days and a hand-full of hours away from another official closing of "La-La-Land-of-Pre-Season-Feel-Goods" and the opening of a brand new season. Fear not, you that have taken up residence in the Land, the gate to The Land will remain open--but, I'll just warn you, the 'Pre-Season-Feel-Goods' can end rather suddenly. Should that happen, our '13-3 Baby!' bubble suddenley burst, and you find yourself outside of the Land, look for this path:
It is the 'Road to La-La-Land' and will lead you straight to the gate come next Pre-Season.
What a wild ride we've had this season (pre-season that is) but in a way it is indeed a unique season unto itself. Its no wonder that Football has become such a successful phenom, no other sport initiates such intense emotion months before anything really counts. No other sport creates such deep anticipations, likes, dislikes, and endless prognostications as the NFL--you just gotta love it!! And no other sport has ever gathered a better group of Fans than all you MHR Bronco Fans. I love all you friends. I would really like to thank the number of really great Posters that joined the 'keep it positive' ranks but also had great analytical minds. Their were so many of you that I dare not mention any names lest I forget one. I have really enjoyed all your posts and the often creative humor that came out during the tough times of this funny season that is pre-season.
Its funny, I was really excited at the beginning of last season, but I am even more excited with this season. Last year I knew we had a dynamic offense, yet, in the back of my mind I still had questions about our defense. My concerns played out to the dark side as we held the faiders scoreless for three quarters, phyllis and company for almost two quarters, New Orleans for one quarter, then KC for about five minutes. Somewhere during that run I decided not to vent the negative tendencies I share with myself--but the writing was on the wall--our defense had a single plan to address every team. I don't think talent was as much an issue as the rotten 'bend-but-don't-break' scheme, lack of direction, and the inability to adjust during games just killed us last year. This year I really think our defense may just shock the MSM with the dramatic change. I love attack defenses.
This year is going to be fun, really fun. Even with the much tougher schedule we will make the playoffs. I'm not Joe Namath, thus not into guarantees, but I have a gut feeling we have the MSM and other teams right where we need them to be. No-one is expecting us to be in the picture--no team (at least right away) has any idea how to game-plan us. How can they? Look at some of the changes in our defense--how much film do they have for the likes of McBean, Fields, and Peterson working together--not to mention the changes as they meld as one line. Any film they have on Dawkins strikes fear, film on Bailey says don't throw it there, and what about our strange new linebacking corp? Each of them nothing short of small DL'men with great speed. What about Goodman and Hill? Combined with Bailey and Dawkins we now have two great and two very sound players. What a vast vast improvement from our secondary last year. I hated our safety play last year.
What about Mike Nolan? Had a rough time as a Head Coach--but got that Head Coaching job because he is a great defensive coordinator. What about this funny new defense? What about 3-4? Can any of you say, "Orange Crush?" I like it....a lot....this is going to be a fun year. Let's watch them meld as a team, as Hillis, Royal, Stokley, Scheffler and Moreno get the credit for our early wins. Then let's watch this strange new defense win games for us. This is going to be a fun season!
Let me share with you a friend:
Live long and prosper Al ! Guaranteed two wins here! 2 down eleven to go?
If any of you get frustrated with faider trolls this year use this:
via z.about.com
Let's hope for a bunch of these:
Love this pic!!
And hits like this:
Atwater to the HalL !!!
Its funny, the last few years I felt much better at the end of the funny season that is Pre-Season than I did January 1st.
This year will be different!!
We will make the Playoffs!!!
Super Bowl...Here we come!!! ...............until we don't....
mike out
for a while anyway....
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Thanks BDAWK
DAWK is a great reason for enthusiasm. Its going to be a fun year!
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Little, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, Davis, and Sharpe...
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
NOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Don’t shut the Door on me. I just made another Pitcher! Lol.
Thanks Mike.
"You give 100 percent in the first half of the game, and if that isn't enough, in the second half you give what's left." – Yogi Berra
"We don't stop playing because we grow old; We grow old because we stop playing." -- George Bernard Shaw
Don't worry Kap....the door never closes...
Its been my experience that people throw themselves out. That’s why I give them the Road to La La Land….to find their way back.
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Little, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, Davis, and Sharpe...
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
Nice post Mike, rec'd.
It’s time for the Broncos to win some games!!!!!!!! Go BRONCOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"When you put on that jersey, the name on the front is more important than the name on the back." - "Miracle".
"Winning means you're willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else." - Vince Lombardi.
Thanks b.holic, lifes been a bit hectic to do much posting
but I needed to do something before the ‘real’ season.
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Little, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, Davis, and Sharpe...
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
That Al picture is great
Thanks for the Kool-Aid Baby. It sure did cause some Controversy in some posts
Rec!
"3 and Out Baby" I ride the short bus!
Thanks scott.
We have five more days of unlimited Kool Aide access. Then the real fun begins.
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Little, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, Davis, and Sharpe...
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
5 recs in less than 20 minutes?
That must be a record!
But since the fourth quarter of the Browns game last year, when you correctly predicted the big comeback, your word is gold! (Also your aesthetic / pictorial sense.)
Let’s hope this is the year that Jarvis Moss finally lives up to his potential. That would be like an extra first draft choice!
"Remember, it's only a game."
rob I am shocked by the Jarvis surge
What a great surprized if his speed suddenly gets into our defenses mix. Gotta love it!
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Little, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, Davis, and Sharpe...
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
broncofan...I love that banner....gotta love davusx for creating it....nuff said
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13-3 Baby!!
until we don’t!!
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Little, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, Davis, and Sharpe...
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
lol lebowski
believe it or not I’m thinking Brandstater may just be the next Tom B.
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Little, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, Davis, and Sharpe...
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
I know, and the commons with Brady keep growing
just a thought
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Little, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, Davis, and Sharpe...
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
LOL
wouldn’t hurt
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Little, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, Davis, and Sharpe...
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
Ready to go!!
The funny season that is pre-season is about to end! Let the games begin!
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Little, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, Davis, and Sharpe...
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
Great post Mike-Rec'd
Just read a Raider post….they are sure they are sweeping the “rebuilding Broncos” this year.
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
Al Davis
The Founder of the COMMITMENT TO EXCREMENT
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
LOL.....LOL.....LOL
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Little, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, Davis, and Sharpe...
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
Just for fun I may just copy this and post it at the faider's site....could get quite a reaction.
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Little, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, Davis, and Sharpe...
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
good luck with that!
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
Hmmm...that sounds like a maybe I should
I’d have to wait until next Friday so I have time to ‘answer any replys’ … so to speak.
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Little, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, Davis, and Sharpe...
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
great post
enjoy it
okay i have cereal palsy arhrtis and chronic fatiue as well i have a grea life loveing folks some days are better that other days i got a make a wish in 2001 saw my favorive team the broncos was the trip of the lifetime i wish everyone couild gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that ok but i bleed organ and bule
LOVE the Atwater clip, let's substitute...
….the MSMs, one by one, for Okoye, and watch ’em fall. Oh so sweet!
LOL az
What a great thought!
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Little, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, Davis, and Sharpe...
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
Thanks Mike...I'm right there with ya my friend!
Feelin’ good about sneaking up on a few teams this year…
Go Broncos…13-3 Baby (until reported otherwise)
BroncoSense
I really believe that sneaking up will be an understatement this year. I think Nolan has really put together a fine blend of experience to enhance youngsters and the tallent we already had—-and completes it with direction.
This will be a fun season! Very fun I think!
I guess I come from the, ‘Orange Crush’ era and know teams need a defense.
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Little, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, Davis, and Sharpe...
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
I love your stuff Mike!
I’m not happy about moving out of la la land but I call place backs right now.
I love that pic of Hillis too!
by ThorpeBroncosfan on Sep 7, 2009 4:58 PM MDT reply actions
Thorpe, you need not move out
Things just get a little different in the ‘Land’ when reality sets in.
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Little, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, Davis, and Sharpe...
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
Nice AL pic!!
Can’t tell if he is wanting to kiss someone or just waiting for Cable to bust him in his face…. some one help me out with this one…. Lebowski, you seem to be the best raider basher… what’s your take?
LOL stir fry
From what I’ve researched it had something to do with someone reminding how he almost got Elway. For a moment he went into a blissfull ‘daythought’ then remembered Elway became a Bronco.
Not sure if my sources are real….but it sounds good to me.
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Little, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, Davis, and Sharpe...
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
Al's picture....
looks as if it was took that day he left the court house after losing his legal battle with Shanny, and knew he had to pay him the money he owed LMAO….like a petulant child pouting….but too afraid to vent on the Judge…..
"The question that sometimes drives me hazy, Am I or the others crazy?" -Albert Einstein
La La Land is my home too Mike
I never have a reason to leave coz my philosophy is that my teams are never beaten. they just run out of time on the game clock!!!
broncinoz, you have a great 'pre-seasoner' philosophy...
and sound like you will stand the ‘test-of-time’ through the season a well !!
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Little, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, Davis, and Sharpe...
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
I could watch that Atwater hit a thousand times
Wait, I guess I have but a few hundred more won’t make any difference:O) Oh, for the good ole days when receivers cringed at the thought of crossing the middle of the Bronco defense and quarterbacks wet their jocks with something besides sweat.
LOL B..CUbuffs..
Dawkins can bring that fear back for the short term. Let’s hope he can hold on for a few years and teach youngsters to instill that fear. I really want ‘Orange Crush’ to become the face of this team again. We have the offense….OC is all we need.
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Little, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, Davis, and Sharpe...
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
I just had some OC soda, the other day.
I must say that it, along with this promising defense, is quite REFRESHING.
Bringing Bronco love from 1,112 miles away
Endzone, I really truly believe that we will shock everyone with our defense this year!!
13-3 Baby!!!
until we don’t…
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Little, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, Davis, and Sharpe...
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
Dude that is Awesome
Lock and load!
"Kool-Aid Kool Aid, Tastes Great, We Want Kool Aid, Can't Wait"
by littletinybroncos on Sep 7, 2009 6:49 PM MDT reply actions
Gloch 9mm ... locked for the season...
ready for action..
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Little, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, Davis, and Sharpe...
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
Great post, Mike!
I’m definitely ready, too! This off-season has made an old man of me. Wait… I was already an old man!
Time for some more KoolAid.. I’ll pour!
" Life is what happens while you're making other plans "
LOL hairy, sometimes us old guys need to pick that 'Right Foot' up and move it forward..
come on season…us ‘old-ones’ are ready forya!!
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Little, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, Davis, and Sharpe...
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
That Al Davis is one ugly Mother F...............
Well…it’s off to La La Land I go….see you thereeeeeeeeeeeeeeee….
lol bfree......................just think
defense.. defense! …defense!!!! as you scoot back to the land that knows…………..we are right,
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Little, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, Davis, and Sharpe...
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
See!! I told you I could hear that Orange Crush Whisper!
I’m more of a defense-appreciating kind of guy, so maybe that’s why the call from LaLaLand is so easy to hear. Its almost all I watch.
I would pay more attention to the Offense, but I haven’t seen any 3TE magic yet, and that’s what im waiting for.
I know it’s coming, just like Orange Crush; Quinn or no-Quinn it will take the field. We’ll use Hillis there if need be!
In It to Win It
It's Orange Crush Time
USMCWall...and maybe now Mr. Wall....thankyou for your service!!
…Orange Crush is about to happen. Not sure how I know, but I watched the futility of the sixties as a kid, and saw the sudden change mid-seventies. Haven’t put my finger on the exact thing……….but the thing is there………“Orange Crush” is near this team. So near…………it is fun too watch.
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Little, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, Davis, and Sharpe...
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
Mike Clark is 13-3! Thanks for the motivation and dedication.
I agree, Larsen shouldn’t get any bigger. I am getting tired of his bone crushing hits knocking the pixels off my TV, once they fall to the floor they are very hard to find.
Arctic,
You are very welcome.
Thankyou for taking the time to read the things I write.
It means a lot to me.
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Little, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, Davis, and Sharpe...
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
rec'd despite the title
There is NO end to La La Land — I’m sitting on my La La Land front porch with a marshmallow gun daring anyone to try and move me off it. :D
While I will intellectually admit the possibility of a sub .500 season, I’m not willing to believe (and won’t unless we should hit 9 losses).
I think 8-8 is very likely, 9-7 no stretch at all, 10-6 not much of a stretch, 11-13 could happen with the right kinds of things happening (severe injuries to key players on the opposing teams, missed last second FGs by the other teams, more ref calls blown in our favor, etc).
13-3 Baby!!! until we’re not.
"The best defense is a good offense. Or is it the other way around." Wolverine
Pray for the best, prepare for the worst, and know you will come down somewhere between the two.
Livin' in La La Land and Lovin' It
Oh Come on BShrout! You know I can never put an end to La La Land...
As I look at the snow covered mountain, mirrored off a small lake teeming with life, I will never leave also. But we must leave an out for those that only ‘Half-Believe’
It would be crule to bind many to La La Land, just because of the wonder they feel during Pre-Season.
13-3 Baby!!
Playoffs here we come!!
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Little, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, Davis, and Sharpe...
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
LOL
As I look at the smog covered LA skyline, I know La La Land is the place for me. ;-p
I guess we should cut those who have come to the fringe some wiggle room. :)
btw, Mike u da bomb.
13-3 Baby!!
"The best defense is a good offense. Or is it the other way around." Wolverine
Pray for the best, prepare for the worst, and know you will come down somewhere between the two.
Livin' in La La Land and Lovin' It
by Brian Shrout on Sep 7, 2009 10:43 PM MDT up reply actions
13-3 Zappa
Repeat after me..I know it will be hard….just try your best.
Thirrrrteeeeen ttthreeee bbbabbbyyyy.
loveya Zappa
You are really special.
Kepp trying, you’ll make it back to the land.
someday.
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Little, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, Davis, and Sharpe...
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
How much do we love Mike Clark
In a world that tells us to be pessimistic, Mike Clark comes to the rescue time and time again!
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
Hey Mike a tip I heard
From my un-named source.
NFL is going to announce that the Chiefs and the Raiders are considering turning PRO!
I am not sure I can believe it though ;-)
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
lmao
that’s is totally awesome. Can we get zappa to tweet that so it will spread far & wide?
"The best defense is a good offense. Or is it the other way around." Wolverine
Pray for the best, prepare for the worst, and know you will come down somewhere between the two.
Livin' in La La Land and Lovin' It
by Brian Shrout on Sep 7, 2009 10:44 PM MDT up reply actions
Great post
Enjoyed it a lot. Always appreciate your perspective, comments, and posts.
Thanks again =)
"according to the map, we've only gone 4 inches"
Thanks Mike
You have a great name…by the way.
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Little, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, Davis, and Sharpe...
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
Thanks for the wonderful post Mr. Clark!
Now, maybe after this season, Mr. Bowlen will see the Orange Crush has indeed returned, and bring back predominant Orange uni’s @ home games for next year, when we’re goin’ for our second SB straight!
Good stuff, Bronco Brother, thanks again!
First team to three consecutive SB wins!!!! and then some, right? I think four and we oughtta let someone else have a fair shot : )
by PearlJamBroncoGFunk on Sep 7, 2009 9:58 PM MDT reply actions
You're very welcome PearlJam...and thank you.
I really want to see teams fear our ‘Orange Crush’ again.
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Little, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, Davis, and Sharpe...
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
great piece....thx
especially agree with having MSM and opponents right where we want them…..we’re in a great spot mentally…….
Thanks jerry, I love the hit also.
Believe it or not it was a friend over at Chicago’s Wind City Gridiron SBN site that gave me access to the .gif. Its a fun thing to throw in as a pic every now and then and not have to mess with the full video.
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Little, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, Davis, and Sharpe...
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
Fun post Mike. Thanks and rec'd!
It all starts in the trenches - HT 11/11/08
Leave the hateful vitriol to the uninformed - HT 3/16/09
Thanks firstfan...
That means a lot coming from you.
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Little, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, Davis, and Sharpe...
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
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