👋 Good Morning!

If you’re not following the drama in college football right now, you’re missing out on storylines that would almost seem too chaotic and messy for soap operas.

Just when we thought things were dying down after the Lane Kiffin saga, Demond Williams decided to really make things interesting by entering the portal after already agreeing to return to Washington. UW is reportedly going to pursue legal action.

Grab your popcorn.

— Justin Michael

It’s more than just a game

(Imagn)

The Denver Broncos are going to host a playoff game for the first time since the run to Super Bowl 50.

I know that access to these games can be quite challenging financially. But if you do ever have a chance to experience what it’s like to be in the stadium with a playoff atmosphere, it’s like nothing else.

The love and passion for this team is deeply engrained in Denver. And while we’ve seen the city grow significantly over the last couple of decades, the Broncos are a big part of what put this place on the map. They’re a part of our identity.

Back before I ever even dreamed of becoming a sports writer, I was very lucky to attend the 2015 AFC Championship Game with my dad. To this day, it’s still the best football atmosphere that I’ve ever experienced. I’ve covered games in SEC stadiums, intense Rocky Mountain Showdowns, but nothing like the raw passion we felt in Mile High that Sunday.

There are people out there who don’t get it. They don’t understand why it’s more than just a simple game to us. Why the big wins carry us for weeks, or why the tough losses cut like a thousand knives.

It’s all on the table in the playoffs. Glory, heartbreak, excitement, anger, you name it. But I would sign up for this emotional rollercoaster every single time. Because there’s nothing like the high of a playoff win.

I can’t wait to go on this journey with all you out there in Broncos Country.