CSG Podcast

For the anniversary of the 20th show, the guys welcome on Broncos legend and Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist Karl Mecklenburg. The former 12 year NFL veteran played from 1983-1994 and amassed 79 career sacks for the Broncos. Ross and Nate get Mecklenburg's thoughts on the Hall of Fame honors, some stories from his playing days, what it would be like if players were still "policing" the game, his thoughts on the current Broncos team, and what he's up to now - his motivational speaking and thoughts on perhaps coaching in the NFL. The guys also talk Nuggets as Arron Afflalo was recently re-signed, plus the start of the NBA season is just five days away - six days for Nuggets Nation. Nate and Ross answer a few questions from Denver Stiffs readers about the team and express their expectations for the upcoming season. The Broncos vs. Patriots game is discussed: how Tim Tebow played, the costly fumbles, the chances of still winning the AFC West, and the risks the team should be taking in the last two games. In honor of Mecklenburg, the guys discuss the Top 5 NFL Linebackers where Ross gravitates towards some local names and Nate sticks with some classics and one John Elway tormentor.  We still have plenty of Rockies, Colorado Buffs, and Colorado State Rams eye black patches from Eyeblack.com to give away. Just shoot us an email at show@coloradosportsguys.com and we'll send you out some. And if you want to see what Mecklenburg is up to now, check out his website: Karl Mecklenburg.com and support his efforts and read about his tales in his book: Heart of a Student Athlete.

This week the guys welcome John Bena from the Mile High Report, all the way in Cleveland, OH, to the show to give us his insight on what is going on in Broncos Country. We talk Patriots, John Fox, Tim Tebow, Jeremiah Johnson, injuries, and much much more. It seems like the times are changing in Colorado sports. The Broncos, after a dismal start, have playoff aspirations. And now that the NBA lockout is over, the Nuggets have begun to re-sign their key players, as Nene is back in the fold in Denver. The Brazilian big man has been locked up for another five seasons. It's a rare thing for a player to stay with one franchise, but Nene is signed back up to do just that. Click play and get ready for some Colorado sports talk. And our holiday present to you listeners - some sweet free eye black strips from Eye Black.com. We have Tebowing strips, CU Buffs, Colorado State Rams, and Colorado Rockies designs. Email us at show@coloradosportsguys.com if you'd like us to send you some of these great stocking stuffers! 

Can you believe the Broncos found a new way to make a comeback? Well, the guys can. This Broncos team is a resilient one and both callers this week are wanting to talk Broncos ... one all the way from New York! Demaryius Thomas couldn't have found a better time to set career marks. The Minnesota Vikings were caught off guard at Tim Tebow's throwing abilities as the Broncos won and find themselves in a first place tie in the AFC West. The Miami Dolphins have done the Broncos two favors this season; once by losing to Tebow and Company and the other by defeating the Raiders last Sunday. Even without defensive sack master Von Miller, the Broncos found a way on defense to make a few key turnovers. UFC 140 is approaching as Jon "Bones" Jones looks to defend his light heavyweight title for the second time, this time against Lyoto Machida. Nate thinks it's over for one-trick ponies in MMA as Jason "Mayhem" Miller was destroyed by Michael Bisping and these new era fighters will be dominating from here on out. The Nuggets might have hope to re-sign both Arron Afflalo and Nene and will open the season in Dallas on December 26th to face the defending champion Mavericks. The Nuggets play one goofy back-to-back-to-back set to open February and the season will end in late-April, instead of mid-April as usual. All that, plus the Top 5 Most Overrated Athletes. Enjoy!