Trick or Treat! Broncos to play Niners in London on Halloween
by John Bena on Jan 15, 2010 10:50 AM MST
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Printhe Denver Broncos will play a regular-season game outside of the United States for the first time in franchise history on Sunday, Oct. 31, when they face the San Francisco 49ers in London, the National Football League announced today.
The game, which is part of the NFL's International Series, will be played at Wembley Stadium at 11 a.m. MST (5 p.m. UK). CBS will provide live television coverage of the game in the United States.
"The Denver Broncos are honored to play in London against the 49ers as part of the NFL's International Series," Broncos President and CEO Pat Bowlen said. "Our organization has been fortunate to play in several American Bowls in previous years, including one in London, but to play a regular-season game overseas is truly special.
"It's a wonderful, historic opportunity for our franchise and will be an unforgettable experience for our players, coaches and fans. I'm excited for the game in London and am thrilled that the Broncos will be part of the NFL's continued international growth."
Denver's game against the 49ers marks the fourth time the NFL has hosted a regular-season game in the United Kingdom with the previous three contests played before sellout crowds. The league has held one regular-season game in London each year beginning in 2007.
Including regular-season games played in London (3), Toronto (2) and Mexico City (1), the Broncos-49ers contest represents the seventh international regular-season game in NFL history.
"Playing in London in front of so many passionate and new football fans is a privilege and will be a great experience for our team," Broncos Head Coach Josh McDaniels said. "I'm excited for the opportunity, and I am certain that our players and coaches will share my enthusiasm.
"The previous games in London have had a playoff-like atmosphere to them, so that's always a good thing to play in that type of an environment. We'll be ready for the challenge."
Denver has played an international game seven times in club history with its participation in the American Bowl during the preseason. The club has played once in London, losing to the Los Angeles Rams by a 28-27 margin on Aug. 9, 1987, at Wembley Stadium in a game that marked its first-ever international game.
The Broncos also have played in Sydney, Australia (1999), Mexico City, Mexico (1997), Tokyo, Japan (1995, ‘90), Barcelona, Spain (1994) and Berlin, Germany (1992) as part of the American Bowl in the preseason.
Denver's game against the 49ers was set to be an away game, so the club will continue to host eight regular-season games at INVESCO Field at Mile High during the 2010 season.
BRONCOS INTERNATIONAL GAMES, FRANCHISE HISTORY
Date Site
Aug. 9, 1987 London, England L.A. Rams L, 28-27 72,786
Aug. 5, 1990 Tokyo, Japan Seattle W, 10-7 48,827
Aug. 15, 1992 Berlin, Germany Miami L, 31-27 60,813
July 31, 1994 Barcelona, Spain L.A. Raiders L, 25-22 37,406
Aug. 6, 1995 Tokyo, Japan San Francisco W, 24-10 48,526
Aug. 4, 1997 Mexico City, Mexico Miami L, 38-19 104,629
Aug. 8, 1999 Sydney, Australia San Diego W, 20-17 73,811
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That great news and the game looks to be around week 7 so we may have a bye afterwards.
Thanks John, we are getting some love from the NFL…
by bfree2bronc on Jan 15, 2010 12:01 PM MST up reply actions
They do generally try and give byes after (or before) overseas games
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by Broncs Cheer on Jan 15, 2010 3:23 PM MST up reply actions
They better...
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Im really glad it will be an away game for the Broncos
and Im stoked, hope to get tickets to my first Broncos game…
Bleeding Orange & Blue in The Netherlands
by BroncosNL on Jan 15, 2010 10:56 AM MST reply actions 1 recs
I have a friend in London - may be the perfect opportunity to go visit!
Is it tough to get tickets for the NFL events?
I honestly dont know... have no idea how the sale works...
hope to find that out sooner rather than later haha.
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You can register your interest in getting tickets here...
http://www.nfluk.com/registration-of-interest/login/
"All by their heads, he places crowns."
by Tempestuous Binary on Jan 15, 2010 1:12 PM MST up reply actions
Thanks
just signed up – going to try and make it out there!
Let’s see…. Broncos tickets normally are $150 for a single ticket….. now x 2 for the conversion to the pound…. sooo +/- $300/ticket to see the Broncos play in London….? Good thing, I won’t have to pay for a hotel
Bustafluff
I have been to the International Game in London every year and as long as you register interest early enough (Like Now) then you should not have a problem getting ticktets.
by CockneyBronco on Jan 15, 2010 3:35 PM MST up reply actions
betwen £50-£100
We usually pay about £75 for the 10-20 yards line and in the upper tier
by CockneyBronco on Jan 15, 2010 4:07 PM MST up reply actions
how full do they manage to get the stadium these days?
"All we're trying to do is win the *********** game!" -- Josh MF McDaniels tearing into his offensive line after three false starts in the red zone. The tirade turned the tide of the game, and the Broncos dominated from that point on.
by broncosmontana on Jan 16, 2010 12:30 AM MST up reply actions
complete sell out. But fans come from all over Europe and some from
the states so the pool of people is in excess of 250 million. Although obviously not all of them love the NFL. Last year 500000 applied for tickets
by CockneyBronco on Jan 16, 2010 1:49 AM MST up reply actions
that's pretty cool!
maybe this is their master plan to set the stage for a reinvigorated European league.
"All we're trying to do is win the *********** game!" -- Josh MF McDaniels tearing into his offensive line after three false starts in the red zone. The tirade turned the tide of the game, and the Broncos dominated from that point on.
by broncosmontana on Jan 18, 2010 7:13 PM MST up reply actions
Enjoy the game on our behalf!
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BroncosNL
I hope you get a chance to see the Broncos live, you deserve it. You’re a great fan.
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I really am excited...
for all of you International folks. I know there are a lot of you over in Europe, etc.
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by John Bena on Jan 15, 2010 10:57 AM MST reply actions 1 recs
Damn….Don’t tempt me!!!
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I can't resist adding this.
PFT’s opening headline on this story:
“Kyle Orton fans from across the pond are in for a treat.”
Just made me smile…
- Nick
"We got 'em right where we want 'em!" - Keith Bishop, right before John Elway orchestrated The Drive. 'Nuff said.
lol
"All we're trying to do is win the *********** game!" -- Josh MF McDaniels tearing into his offensive line after three false starts in the red zone. The tirade turned the tide of the game, and the Broncos dominated from that point on.
by broncosmontana on Jan 16, 2010 12:31 AM MST up reply actions
Yes!, I live about an hour and thirty minutes away from Wembley, I shall be there!
I was hoping the Bronco’s would stop by, but didnt think it would be this year, very happy to see this piece of news.
Tell us what it was like if you go see it, ok?
"All credibility, all good conscience, all evidence of truth come only from the senses." Friedrich Nietzsche
Wow
Somehow I must get some money to go watch that game.
Yeah, I'm located close nearby...
In Denmark to be more precise, so it’s a 1h drive to the airport and an 1h flight away =)
Luckily I have people I can stay with in London so that’ll deffo cut some of the cost.
I hope you get to go Jebbins
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by KaptainKirk on Jan 15, 2010 12:54 PM MST up reply actions
Enjoy the game Jebbins
"All credibility, all good conscience, all evidence of truth come only from the senses." Friedrich Nietzsche
Very cool.
Great exposure and big time atmosphere. I remember hearing interviews with the NE players after last year’s game and they said it felt like super bowl week. I think it’s a positive thing all around. Plus, it’s very cool for the int’l fans as well.
Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow.
I am beside myself.
"All by their heads, he places crowns."
by Tempestuous Binary on Jan 15, 2010 11:09 AM MST reply actions
This bites.
So this is war...misfortune at every bend in the road. Misery and murdered mules and sudden death in a ditch.-- Rick Atkinson
by PredominantlyOrange on Jan 15, 2010 11:11 AM MST reply actions
At first I was pissed off about it, BUT
we did discover TD in a foreign country…perhaps we will discover the next “TD-like” player in London. Not necessarily a RB…but you know what I mean. ;-)
The sad part is…I was hoping to go to the 49er game next year since I live in Sacto…….guess not.
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You can take in the tRaiders game Tim...
You can dress up like the Black hole crew and blend in…just sayin’
by bfree2bronc on Jan 15, 2010 12:06 PM MST up reply actions
I've gone to a Raider game...don't enjoy seeing Bronco fans getting beat up.
You see, it’s never a fair fight. 10 on 1 is a gang beating….
Then again, it’s the only way raider fans can win at home….
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by BroncoSense72 on Jan 15, 2010 1:39 PM MST up reply actions
Made my day!
The rumours were it would be a home game for the Niners or the Jags, as we play both of them away this season I’d had my fingers crossed that we’d be coming over. I’ve been to the last two London games but this one will be special! Woop!
Anybody wanting to go, to get tickets early you should sign up to the registery of interest on nfluk.com
and the sing along songs will be our scriptures - we gotta stay positive!
by Orange & Blue Badger on Jan 15, 2010 11:47 AM MST reply actions
Whose jersey will you wear? BDawk? Doom? Champ?
by bfree2bronc on Jan 15, 2010 12:07 PM MST up reply actions
Got a Champ jersey somewhere
And intending to wear it (or splash the cash on a new authentic one… Decisions!)
could use a new one
I have Lynch (white) , Plummer (orange) and George Foster (blue)
and the sing along songs will be our scriptures - we gotta stay positive!
by Orange & Blue Badger on Jan 16, 2010 2:25 AM MST up reply actions
For anyone who lives in Europe and wants to buy a ticket
I would suggest finding out exactly when and where they go on sale because i have read the past London games have sold out extremely fast.
I'm only excited because it's a nationally televised game, then.
It means one more game I (hopefully, if it doesn’t conflict with a Vikings game) will get to see on TV instead of some lame interwebs feed.
Now where did that Kool-Aid vendor go?
Save up your tax return money and get SundayTicket and watch almost all of them for $255.00.
That’s as cheap as you can get pub….
by bfree2bronc on Jan 15, 2010 12:09 PM MST up reply actions
I'm glad we're not losing a home game
I’m not thrilled, though. That has to be lousy travel for the team.
May be a bye week directly afterwards since the game is around week 7.
That would give them time to recoup…
by bfree2bronc on Jan 15, 2010 12:11 PM MST up reply actions
I think we can count on a bye week for Week 8
But this is the NFL so nothing is certain. We could have San Diego on the road with them coming off a bye week for all we know. :-)
Keep Moving Forward.
by ColoradoOwl on Jan 15, 2010 12:34 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah, because historically the BYE works out great for the Broncos.
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This time
I hope the bye consists of nearly 2 weeks of team meetings and film study, dominated by practice 1 week before the next game.
Not that I have a reason to say that in reference to 2009 or anything…
"All credibility, all good conscience, all evidence of truth come only from the senses." Friedrich Nietzsche
Long flight from DIA
But even longer from SFO
I’m sure both teams will have expert advice on how to travel properly. Still, having spent a few years to London for business every month, that first day there was always a killer…
In all fairness...
I’m glad this isn’t a home game for the Broncos, but in all fairness I still don’t like these international games. If I was a Niners fan I would be upset about losing a home game. So many seasons can come down to a one game difference between a playoff spot and sitting at home in January.
Congrats to all the
European Bronco fans. Good luck in your quest for tickets.
Just an idea John but what about a member of the staff setting up an account that we could or those who would be willing to put in five or ten buck to help our European fans get to a game that they may never have a chance to again.
I would be willing to send in ten or twenty dollars and if enough members helped out we could get quite a few of them to the game.
Like I said its and idea
by papasteven on Jan 15, 2010 12:18 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
I'm European living in California
Don’t take this the wrong way, but Europeans don’t need our money. I know you’re trying to do a nice thing, but Europe is not comprised of a bunch of 3rd world countries. They mostly need the time off to make the trip and order their tickets in time before it sells out and that’s it.
With few exceptions, they’ll be fine.
"All credibility, all good conscience, all evidence of truth come only from the senses." Friedrich Nietzsche
The more prime time games the better...
but I wish the NFL would stay in the USA. So unrealistic to EVER have a team over there.
by Whidbey Bronco on Jan 15, 2010 12:34 PM MST reply actions
As long as we get a buye the next week
I guess that it would be okay.
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by DesertBroncoFan on Jan 15, 2010 12:38 PM MST via mobile reply actions
Hopefully the Broncos will have a game scheduled on the east coast before they go to London,
so they won’t have a longer flight than they have to.
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Good thought weazel
The last time I flew to Europe, I stayed up late enough into the night to set myself up for the time difference. Once I actually made the trip, it was an easy adjustment, with little jet lag.
"All credibility, all good conscience, all evidence of truth come only from the senses." Friedrich Nietzsche
SD did that when they played over there
so I am hoping the NFL does the same for us…..then get a bye.
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I hate them with a passion...do you?
All in all, I admit they have been playing well, but due to their demeanor, I don’t think they deserve to win in the playoffs. A classless team deserves to go home disappointed and I sincerely hope that will be the case (once again) with the Chargers.
"All credibility, all good conscience, all evidence of truth come only from the senses." Friedrich Nietzsche
I am with you....
Just hate the Chargers and everything about them. The fanbase down here is a joke. They are playing well, however when they lose it seems like some of the players can’t handle a loss with class.
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I'm with you as far as the bye after our London trip
We’ll need it with all the new players on our offense next year. I hope Maurkice Pouncey and Mike Iupati will be involved in that game, as Broncos!
"All credibility, all good conscience, all evidence of truth come only from the senses." Friedrich Nietzsche
I'm happy for you. Make the game for us and have a wonderful time!
"All credibility, all good conscience, all evidence of truth come only from the senses." Friedrich Nietzsche
FYI...
This is NOT a Primetime game. It will be played at 1PM et / 11AM mt. Will likely be the National TV game for CBS, but if you live in an area that can get bumped then you may still miss it
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this sucks I was planning on going to this game at san fran with all my niner fan friends
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+1
Living the Sacramento area I was really looking forward to going to this game and catching my Broncos live.
"A great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do" Walter Gagenot
"Hope sees the invisible, feels the intangible and achieves the impossible."
Sorry to hear that, again the NFL could care less about the average fan
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The NFL cares about money more than fans
Understand that, and you will not be disappointed as much.
"All credibility, all good conscience, all evidence of truth come only from the senses." Friedrich Nietzsche
I know, me too :-(
I was thinking of going as I live in SF. Have a friend with Niner season tickets who hooked me up for the 09 preseason game.
THAT said, I didn’t really enjoy myself that much there (even for a preseason game), found the fans were kind of obnoxious to me despite it being a meaningless game and the tix were pricey (again even for preseason). So while I was initially hopeful and then now disappointed, I’m thinking this may not be a crushing blow. ;-)
And I really AM excited that the Broncos get to play in London. And that it’s a road game.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants country, and damned proud of it.
I saw the news our our site minutes before talking with a friend from London.
She liked hearing about it. Seemed to like that it is going to be at Wembley Stadium. Maybe she will take her boyfriend.
I'm not thrilled, because of the history that goes with it
87 – We lost to the Rams, went on to a 10-4-1 season that ended with being blown out in the Super Bowl by the Redskins.
90 – We beat the Seahawks, then finished 5-11 & missed the playoffs.
92 – We lost to the Dolphins & went on to finish 8-8 & out of the playoffs.
94 – We lost to the Raiders, then finished 7-9 & out of the playoffs.
95 – We beat the 49ers, then finished 8-8 & out of the playoffs.
97 – We lost to Miami, went on to finish 12-4 & win the Super Bowl.
99 – We beat the Chargers, then finished 6-10 & out of the playoffs.
Soooo……..
7 International Preseason games followed by:
3 losing seasons
2 .500 seasons
2 winning seasons
1 Super Bowl loss
1 Super Bowl win
Not particularly good odds from where I sit.
"Never give up! Never surrender!" Captain Peter Quincy Taggert in "Galaxy Quest"
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Change your perspective!
A 2 in 7 chance of a Superbowl appearance? A 1 in 7 chance of winning the Superbowl? I’ll take those odds any day, coming off a .500 season.
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lol
I was thinking the same thing! Give us MORE of those international games! Please!
"All we're trying to do is win the *********** game!" -- Josh MF McDaniels tearing into his offensive line after three false starts in the red zone. The tirade turned the tide of the game, and the Broncos dominated from that point on.
by broncosmontana on Jan 16, 2010 12:32 AM MST up reply actions
Different Team
Different year, followed by a different outcome. Have faith and you will be awarded!
"All credibility, all good conscience, all evidence of truth come only from the senses." Friedrich Nietzsche
I think this is a bunch of horse shit
Sorry for the profanity, but this irks me to no end when the NFL plays games in stadiums outside the US. The taxpayers have financed most of the new stadiums that the owners make so much money off of and then they give a big middle finger to the fans by playing these games in stadiums oversees or out of the country. They screw the taxpayers and all the people who have jobs at these stadiums. I could care less about generating international fans (if you are an international fan, then congrats), I don’t want the NFL to become FIFA. I wish the teams would give a rebate to the taxpayers who finance these 500 million dollar stadiums that get used 10 times a year no wait now 9 times a year.
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by Broncoman on Jan 15, 2010 2:14 PM MST reply actions 2 recs
Hey Broncoman, tell us how you really feel
Just kidding.
I too see no real purpose to the overseas games. NFL Europe ran from 1995 to 2006 and finally was shut down for “sound business” reasons.
I agree that it is a slam against the fans of the NFL teams — particularly the home team fans with season tickets, who lose 1/8th of their value.
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by Brian Shrout on Jan 15, 2010 2:24 PM MST up reply actions
geez, what an idiot i am
since these are preseason games.
But the point is still the same, the hometown fans lose one live game.
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by Brian Shrout on Jan 15, 2010 2:24 PM MST up reply actions
No it isn't.
I think this will be either the sixth or seventh game of the regular season, depending on if the bye week comes before or after it. Hopefully, the bye come immediately after.
It's all about the money
The NFL is a conglomerate of corporations (32) and the sooner you accept that, the better you will be able to handle knowing that your favorite team will not be playing on home soil. At least you know it’s considered an “away” game for the Broncos, so why the anger?
We don’t lose out on the number of home games and that is a good thing.
"All credibility, all good conscience, all evidence of truth come only from the senses." Friedrich Nietzsche
My other question
Maybe not that big a deal since we are the away team, but how does it affect the season ticket holders, do the 49ers ticket holders have to pay for that game too or be forced to give up their season tickets (wouldn’t surprise me if they did do that), since you have to buy both playoff tickets in advance if you are a season ticket holder.
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"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman
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I’ve got a smile as wide as the Atlantic. Booked my hotel straight away and have my PIN code for purchasing tickets already. I’m so happy that I can see the Broncos next year. Maybe tomorrow I’ll be able to write some coherent sentences about it all.
That is going...
to be a great experience for you. I’m super jealous. If I was anywhere near London I would go.
I'm happy and jealous
Enjoy the game for all of us, mikebirty!
"All credibility, all good conscience, all evidence of truth come only from the senses." Friedrich Nietzsche
It's hard to understand some of the comments on here.
I think it’s cool, totally cool that the Broncos are playing in London. I’m not sure that I could make much of an argument backing up my feelings but I just think that some of you need to get out a bit more and see some of the world. Then you’ll realize that it’s not that big of a place. I only wish that I could make it over there myself. It’s only a 26 hour flight.
I was at the San Diego game in Sydney
It was awsome to see the Broncs but a pretty lame game as not only was it a preseaon game, but the crowd wasn’t into it as they didn’t really understand the game as we didn’t have much NFL coverage back then.
(I think cable & sat TV was just being rolled out in Aus about the same time, we were just finishing up with tin cans & string)
Elam kicked the game winner as per usual.
It's not that far...
What is it, a nine hour flight or so. That is nothin’. I’d kill to fly for nine hours on the team jet and play in London. Not to mention that i’m pretty sure they’ll have their bye week after the game.
Teams that have to travel from the west to the east coast are at a serious competitive disadvantage.
If you add to that the added jet lag, the time change and added logistics that come along with such an adventure, the team will take more than a week to get back to a normal routine both physically and mentally. There has never been a worse burden thust upon an NFL team. It’s simply wrong.
I agree that the people of London will enjoy it. I get it about spreading the popularity of the sport. I just don’t see it as being fair to the teams that are forced to comply with this extra burden in a very competitive league. If such a trip were required of every team during the same season, I might feel differently.
by jayrockstone on Jan 15, 2010 3:46 PM MST up reply actions
Well
The 49ers are traveling farther than the Broncos
I have flown from...
America to Europe and back many many times and it does not take a week to get over jet lag. Look, the Broncos lost four straight games after their bye week this last season. Do you seriously think things could be worse? If the Broncos can’t handle a short trip across the pond with a bye week after the game then they are a bunch of wussies. Which, of course, they are not.
true, but....
1. both teams travel
2. the game is ‘late’ (5pm local, 11am mst)
3. jet lag is from adjusting to local living schedual. The team can stick together and keep on home time if they like,
and not mess up their internal clocks quite as much. Keeping on mountain time might help them reduce the
effects of jet lag.
4. 8 extra hours to study film on the way!
"My job description is to win football games. I'm a hard worker. I'm not flashy by any means, but my job is to play football and win and I plan to do that." Kyle Orton
BOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
and I don’t mean the halloween kind. I hate the idea when it’s other teams having to do this, and I dispise the idea when WE’re involved. THe bye week is our enemy and now we get TWO! blaaaaaaghhhh!!!!
It's crap it's crap it's crap it's crap it's crap it's crap it's crap it's crap.....
and I reeeeeeeeeally don’t like it
I hope I didn't give anyone the wrong impression.
I mean from my words, someone might somehow get the impression that I agree with this garbage. I want to be clear. This is a bad thing for my favorite team.
by jayrockstone on Jan 15, 2010 3:53 PM MST up reply actions
I feel good for the fans who will get a chance to see this exhibition...
but it hurts my Broncos’ chances during the season. I should take a deep breath, stop posting, and go get a drink, but I’m pissed off.
Living in SF
I was looking forward o go to this game. But now i cannot. Im really pissed right now. I have never been to a broncos game(Too scared to go to colliseum, because i am extremely vocal and cocky…). =-(
HILLIS...where are you???
I know, me too (reposting my comment from above)
I was thinking of going as I live in SF. Have a friend with Niner season tickets who hooked me up for the 09 preseason game.
THAT said, I didn’t really enjoy myself that much there (even for a preseason game), found the fans were kind of obnoxious to me despite it being a meaningless game and the tix were pricey (again even for preseason). So while I was initially hopeful and then now disappointed, I’m thinking this may not be a crushing blow. ;-)
And I really AM excited that the Broncos get to play in London. And that it’s a road game.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants country, and damned proud of it.
I like it.
Since it isn’t a home game, we basically get 8 home games, 7 away games and 1 game on a neutral site. Not bad.
If Taylor Swift were to try and tackle me, I'd let her.
Why has nobody made a live-action game of Chutes and Ladders? I'd be first in line.
by Troy Hufford on Jan 15, 2010 5:39 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
You've got the right idea!
"All credibility, all good conscience, all evidence of truth come only from the senses." Friedrich Nietzsche
I will be there!!!!
No way I’m missing my Broncos in England. Should be a great trip and experience.
by Analog Kid on Jan 15, 2010 5:45 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
Of course they do this two years AFTER I was there
Creeps. Otherwise I’d have done a lot of crazy things to get my hands on a ticket.
Bronco utter fail: COMPLETE. When does the Rockies season start? Not.soon.enough.
I voted No
The good news is that we don’t lose a home game. I am not excited because I am not a fan of regular season games played outside the US. Exhibition games are fine. This is America’s sport and the fans over here buy tons of merchandise as well as the tickets, so it isn’t fair for whoever the home team is.
I will be happy for those Bronco fans that live over in Europe that will be able to see them play.
2009 NBA Champions L.A Lakers
2009 NBA Finals MVP Kobe Bryant
Complete and utter garbage.
The only good thing about this is that it doesn’t take one of our 8 home games away.
Huh?????
"All credibility, all good conscience, all evidence of truth come only from the senses." Friedrich Nietzsche
If This Was A "Home Game,"
it would suck. The NFL’s doing us a favor as the 49ers have one less home game. This is a good litmus test to see what we’re made of. Adversity makes diamonds out of coal. GO BRONCOS!!!
Brad James
by the new Bradfather on Jan 16, 2010 12:06 AM MST reply actions
This really is MF great baby!
As I live in Germany and am a student, this is my first chance to see my Broncos live! I HAVE TO BE THERE!
Wow! I’m lovin’ it!
Enjoy DJB. I hope you get tickets.
If Taylor Swift were to try and tackle me, I'd let her.
Why has nobody made a live-action game of Chutes and Ladders? I'd be first in line.
by Troy Hufford on Jan 16, 2010 9:18 AM MST up reply actions
Tell us about your experience afterwards, will you?
"All credibility, all good conscience, all evidence of truth come only from the senses." Friedrich Nietzsche
SF gets a home game with 10 hour time difference....sucks for all involved
Why would you pick two west continental teams to go to London…..Oh well
I hate early games, but at least we don’t get shafted and lose one of our home games….SF has every right to be mad.
The Mile-High Magic must be rediscovered!
"Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence."
John Adams
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