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About Me

Back in the Game — On My Terms

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It feels good to be back.

Not back as in starting from scratch, but back as in doing what I’ve always loved: talking sports, telling stories, and sharing my perspective—not from the perch of some self-proclaimed “expert,” but from the bleachers, the tailgate, the press box, and yes, the couch. I’m a fan first, a storyteller second, and somewhere in between, a student of the craft. I’ve been a radio co-host, a columnist, a journalism student, and now, I’m bringing it all together here—on my terms, in my space, without roadblocks.

I’m a proud University of Colorado Boulder alum (once a Will Vill resident, always a Will Vill resident) with a Bachelor’s in Psychology, and a Master’s in Political Science from CU Denver. I stormed the Folsom Field turf after the legendary 62–36 beatdown of Nebraska in 2001, and I watched the Buffs basketball program claw its way into the NCAA tournament during my time on campus. Black and gold runs deep in my veins—though my sports loyalties are a little more… complicated.

You see, I came to Colorado in 1987 from Springfield, Virginia, just as my Washington Redskins (yes, my Redskins) beat the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXII. I’ve been a Washington Commanders fan ever since. But Denver has a way of converting you. The Mile High Magic, John Elway’s grit, Steve Atwater’s bone-crushing hits—they all hooked me. I’ve been blessed (and sometimes cursed) to witness Broncos moments in person: “The Fumble,” Rahim Moore’s heartbreak in 2012, Tebow to DT in overtime glory, Manning outdueling Brady in the 2015 AFC Championship, and most recently, Pat Surtain II’s 100-yard pick-six this past season to snap the losing streak against the Raiders.

Since 2023, I’ve been a proud Broncos season ticket holder—a 24-year wait that finally paid off with an email that made my sports heart skip a beat. Now, I get to share the experience with my wife and kids, die-hards in their own right, in a feature I’m calling The Season Ticket—a look at the tailgates, the gameday rituals, and the little moments that make Sundays special.

That’s not all. The day after a big game, I’ll be here with The Morning After, giving you my fresh, unfiltered take while the emotions are still raw—respectful to the game, honest with the audience, and free from the echo chamber of “hot take” culture.

And for my fellow wrestling fans, I’m dusting off an old favorite: The Full Nelson. Born in 2011 at the Colorado Media School and broadcast on GoMileHigh.com (and later Mile High Sports Radio), The Full Nelson featured an incredible guest list—WWE Hall of Famers like Trish Stratus, Mick Foley, Rob Van Dam, Diamond Dallas Page, and Vader, along with stars like Bobby Lashley, Al Snow, Low-Ki, and even Miss USA Rima Fakih. This time around, it’s getting the reboot it deserves.

Outside of sports, I’ll dip into reality TV—The Challenge, The Bachelor franchise, and The Floor on FOX—because competition comes in many forms, and I’ve got thoughts on all of them.

So here we are. I’m here to root, rant, question, celebrate, and sometimes just shake my head in disbelief. I’ll shoot straight, keep it respectful, and welcome the banter. This isn’t just my column—it’s our conversation.

Till we meet again here… cheers.

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