thedenverpost--2020-10-06--Colorado Rapids return to field Wednesday night after COVID-19 outbreak

The Colorado Rapids are scheduled to take to the field Wednesday night , returning to action for the first time since a COVID-19 outbreak led to the postponement of two games and halted momentum from the team ’ s two-game win streak .
Though the outbreak mostly affected staff members and not players ( 10 staff , four players ) , it has had a heavy impact on the club .
It not only meant rescheduling two games but also limited the Rapids to three full-squad practices in the past 14 days .
“ Being unable to train for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is certainly inconvenient , ” Rapids head coach Robin Fraser said .
“ If there was any group that I had to go through this with and had to deal with adversity and count on the strength of the overall team , it ’ s this one.
” The Rapids ’ first test won ’ t be an easy one with reigning Supporters Shield winners LAFC coming to Commerce City .
The good news for Colorado is its unexpected break allowed Younes Namli , Diego Rubio and Nicolas Benezet to get healthy .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Colorado ’ s last game — a 5-0 win over San Jose — on Sept. 24 .
The Rapids haven ’ t released the names of players who tested positive for the virus , and who may still need to get cleared .
The Rapids have the smallest coaching staff in the league and some members were symptomatic , meaning Colorado ’ s sideline may look desolate .
The two clubs the Rapids have players on-loan to — the Colorado Springs Switchbacks and Memphis 901 — each had their seasons come to an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Denver for training or perhaps to even play with 10 games scheduled over 32 days .
“ There are always physical concerns when you put bodies under that sort of load , ” Fraser said .
“ In terms of their development , it ’ s probably the best thing in the world that could happen to a group of young players .
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The Colorado Rapids are scheduled to take to the field Wednesday night, returning to action for the first time since a COVID-19 outbreak led to the postponement of two games and halted momentum from the team’s two-game win streak.
Though the outbreak mostly affected staff members and not players (10 staff, four players), it has had a heavy impact on the club. It not only meant rescheduling two games but also limited the Rapids to three full-squad practices in the past 14 days.
“Being unable to train for a week at this time of the year is certainly inconvenient,” Rapids head coach Robin Fraser said. “If there was any group that I had to go through this with and had to deal with adversity and count on the strength of the overall team, it’s this one.”
The Rapids’ first test won’t be an easy one with reigning Supporters Shield winners LAFC coming to Commerce City. The good news for Colorado is its unexpected break allowed Younes Namli, Diego Rubio and Nicolas Benezet to get healthy. None of the three forwards started in Colorado’s last game — a 5-0 win over San Jose — on Sept. 24.
The Rapids haven’t released the names of players who tested positive for the virus, and who may still need to get cleared. The Rapids have the smallest coaching staff in the league and some members were symptomatic, meaning Colorado’s sideline may look desolate.
The two clubs the Rapids have players on-loan to — the Colorado Springs Switchbacks and Memphis 901 — each had their seasons come to an end. Players could come back to Denver for training or perhaps to even play with 10 games scheduled over 32 days.
“There are always physical concerns when you put bodies under that sort of load,” Fraser said. “In terms of their development, it’s probably the best thing in the world that could happen to a group of young players.”


thedenverpost--2020-10-07--Vice presidential debate: What time is it, and what to watch for tonight

Mike Pence and Kamala Harris do not have a tough act to follow .
The vice presidential debate set for Wednesday night follows the disorderly prime-time spectacle last week that had viewers of President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden ’ s matchup bemoaning the moderator ’ s inability to shut off a candidate ’ s microphone .
As vice president Pence has worked to level Trump ’ s roughshod style and steer his response to the coronavirus pandemic .
He will face a U.S. senator known for sharp questioning who has made it clear she wants to invoke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The handling of the pandemic and the contraction of COVID-19 by the president , along with several others in the White House , will almost literally be center stage .
Pence and Harris are expected to be separated by a plexiglass shield to reduce the risk of virus transmission .
The debate starting at 7 p.m. MT at the University of Utah is the only matchup scheduled between Pence and Harris .
Expect Pence and Harris to have starkly different assessments of the way the Trump administration has responded to the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Americans .
Pence has led the White House ’ s coronavirus task force , taking a high-profile spot at White House briefings , projecting an aura of calm and empathy rarely made by his boss .
Harris , the former California attorney general , is likely to cross-examine Pence on the early response to the virus , the Trump campaign ’ s decision to resume holding large rallies and the president ’ s frequently cavalier attitude toward the disease .
Before Harris became the first Black woman to appear on a major party @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of her most striking moments in the Democratic presidential primary when she questioned Biden for once opposing the federally mandated busing of students to desegregated schools .
As she faces off with Pence , who is white , expect her to address Trump ’ s comments at the last debate where he demurred when was asked to condemn white supremacy , along with his remark that there were “ very fine people ” on both sides of a 2017 protest by white supremacists in Charlottesville , Virginia , in which a counterprotester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ push to quickly fill a Supreme Court seat once held by the late Ruth Bader Ginsberg could energize voters who see abortion , health care and other major issues on the line .
Pence has emphasized his conservative Christian beliefs and anti-abortion stance on the campaign trail and portrayed Democrats as a threat to religious freedom .
Harris , a member of the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee , set to hold a hearing on Trump ’ s nominee , has been a staunch defender of abortion rights .
A statement this week from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the court ’ s 2015 ruling legalizing same-sex marriage and suggested the court needs to revisit the decision .
The move underlines liberals ’ fears and conservatives ’ excitement about the potential reshaping of the court .
Harris has been a staunch defender of same-sex marriage .
Pence , as Indiana governor in 2015 , drew national attention for signing a law that allowed business owners to deny service to gay people for religious reasons .
Pence is considered a potential successor to Trump and a likely 2024 presidential candidate .
He brings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president and would instantly be a leading contender if he jumps into the GOP race .
Harris has only elevated her profile since joining the Biden ticket and is expected to mount another run for the presidency in the future .
That could come as soon as 2024 as Biden hasn ’ t committed to running for a second term if he wins this year .
Look for whether Pence and Harris set the stage for their own political ambitions .
Unlike the last debate , with two men and a male moderator @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the fourth woman to ever appear on a major party ’ s presidential ticket , and a female moderator in Susan Page , the Washington bureau chief of USA Today .
The Trump-Pence campaign is working to make inroads with female voters and suburban women in particular .
Harris has made her own appeal on the campaign trail , telling voters that a Supreme Court challenge to the national health care law could end insurance coverage for birth control and enable insurers to treat pregnancy as a preexisting condition .
Though Pence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his recent exposure to people who have led the Biden-Harris campaign to request a see-through barrier separating the candidates as a precaution against possible transmission .
They will also be stationed more than 12 feet apart .
Don ’ t expect them to wear masks or shake hands .
As with the previous debate , they ’ re expected to have a limited in-person audience .
Though the president won ’ t be on the debate stage , he ’ s resumed his frequent Twitter habit since returning to the White House on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ military hospital for COVID-19 treatment .
The president , an avid cable TV news viewer , may chime in via tweet as the debate unfolds .
The 90-minute debate will be divided into nine 10-minute segments without commercial breaks .
It will be aired on major networks and cable news channels , including ABC , CBS , CNN , Fox , Fox News Channel , Fox Business Network , PBS , NBC , MSNBC and C-SPAN .
Most of the networks will offer a way to watch the debate live online , through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other social media channels .

Mike Pence and Kamala Harris do not have a tough act to follow.
The vice presidential debate set for Wednesday night follows the disorderly prime-time spectacle last week that had viewers of President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden’s matchup bemoaning the moderator’s inability to shut off a candidate’s microphone.
As vice president Pence has worked to level Trump’s roughshod style and steer his response to the coronavirus pandemic. He will face a U.S. senator known for sharp questioning who has made it clear she wants to invoke her prosecutorial chops on the debate stage.
The handling of the pandemic and the contraction of COVID-19 by the president, along with several others in the White House, will almost literally be center stage. Pence and Harris are expected to be separated by a plexiglass shield to reduce the risk of virus transmission.
The debate starting at 7 p.m. MT at the University of Utah is the only matchup scheduled between Pence and Harris.
What to watch:
COVID-19
Expect Pence and Harris to have starkly different assessments of the way the Trump administration has responded to the virus that’s killed more than 210,000 Americans. Pence has led the White House’s coronavirus task force, taking a high-profile spot at White House briefings, projecting an aura of calm and empathy rarely made by his boss. Harris, the former California attorney general, is likely to cross-examine Pence on the early response to the virus, the Trump campaign’s decision to resume holding large rallies and the president’s frequently cavalier attitude toward the disease.
RACE
Before Harris became the first Black woman to appear on a major party’s presidential ticket, she had one of her most striking moments in the Democratic presidential primary when she questioned Biden for once opposing the federally mandated busing of students to desegregated schools. As she faces off with Pence, who is white, expect her to address Trump’s comments at the last debate where he demurred when was asked to condemn white supremacy, along with his remark that there were “very fine people” on both sides of a 2017 protest by white supremacists in Charlottesville, Virginia, in which a counterprotester was killed.
SUPREME COURT FALLOUT
The GOP’s push to quickly fill a Supreme Court seat once held by the late Ruth Bader Ginsberg could energize voters who see abortion, health care and other major issues on the line. Pence has emphasized his conservative Christian beliefs and anti-abortion stance on the campaign trail and portrayed Democrats as a threat to religious freedom. Harris, a member of the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee, set to hold a hearing on Trump’s nominee, has been a staunch defender of abortion rights. A statement this week from two conservative justices raised new criticism of the court’s 2015 ruling legalizing same-sex marriage and suggested the court needs to revisit the decision. The move underlines liberals’ fears and conservatives’ excitement about the potential reshaping of the court. Harris has been a staunch defender of same-sex marriage. Pence, as Indiana governor in 2015, drew national attention for signing a law that allowed business owners to deny service to gay people for religious reasons.
FUTURE PROSPECTS
Pence is considered a potential successor to Trump and a likely 2024 presidential candidate. He brings executive experience as Indiana governor and vice president and would instantly be a leading contender if he jumps into the GOP race. Harris has only elevated her profile since joining the Biden ticket and is expected to mount another run for the presidency in the future. That could come as soon as 2024 as Biden hasn’t committed to running for a second term if he wins this year. Look for whether Pence and Harris set the stage for their own political ambitions.
GENDER DYNAMICS
Unlike the last debate, with two men and a male moderator, Wednesday’s debate features Harris, the fourth woman to ever appear on a major party’s presidential ticket, and a female moderator in Susan Page, the Washington bureau chief of USA Today. The Trump-Pence campaign is working to make inroads with female voters and suburban women in particular. Harris has made her own appeal on the campaign trail, telling voters that a Supreme Court challenge to the national health care law could end insurance coverage for birth control and enable insurers to treat pregnancy as a preexisting condition.
SAFETY MEASURES
Though Pence has not tested positive for COVID-19, his recent exposure to people who have led the Biden-Harris campaign to request a see-through barrier separating the candidates as a precaution against possible transmission. They will also be stationed more than 12 feet apart. Don’t expect them to wear masks or shake hands. As with the previous debate, they’re expected to have a limited in-person audience.
TRUMP
Though the president won’t be on the debate stage, he’s resumed his frequent Twitter habit since returning to the White House on Monday after spending three days in a military hospital for COVID-19 treatment. The president, an avid cable TV news viewer, may chime in via tweet as the debate unfolds.
HOW TO WATCH
The 90-minute debate will be divided into nine 10-minute segments without commercial breaks. It will be aired on major networks and cable news channels, including ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox, Fox News Channel, Fox Business Network, PBS, NBC, MSNBC and C-SPAN. Most of the networks will offer a way to watch the debate live online, through their apps and accounts on YouTube and other social media channels.


thedenverpost--2020-10-07--Apartment rents in Colorado falling as result of pandemic

Home prices in Colorado may be rising at double-digit rates , but apartment rents are moving in the opposite direction across much of the state , according to a monthly update from Apartment List .
“ Our new numbers continue to paint the picture of a protracted national slowdown and uneven recovery : The national rent index is down 1.4 % year-over-year , but there is tremendous regional variation beneath the surface , ” said Rob Warnock , a research associate at Apartment List , in an email .
San Francisco , for example , has seen median rents on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past year as people flee the crowded , expensive and smoke-filled city .
But smaller markets like Boise and Colorado Springs are heating up , Warnock said .
Many rent surveys look at the advertised price , or what landlords hope to collect .
Apartment List uses actual rents , which captures a more complete picture in a softening market where tenants have more bargaining power .
Median rents on a two-bedroom apartment in Colorado as a whole are down 1.9 % year-over-year in September , not too far from the national decline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impacts from the pandemic .
Colorado Springs rents are up 4.5 % , while Fort Collins rents are down 0.5 % , Boulder rents are off 4.3 % , and Denver rents are down 5 % , according to Apartment List .
Suburban rents are holding up better than they are in the Denver core .
Broomfield and Englewood rents are down 2.5 % and Arvada rents are down 1.3 % .
Lone Tree , Thornton , Lakewood and Littleton rent declines are under 1 % the past year .
Westminster is flat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up 0.4 % and Parker rents are up 1.4 % .
The median rent of a two-bedroom apartment in Denver was $ 1,580 in September , which is above the U.S. average of $ 1,106 , according to Apartment List .
The median rent on a two-bedroom apartment in Colorado Springs was $ 1,254 in September , $ 1,497 in Aurora , $ 1,354 in Fort Collins , $ 1,667 in Thornton , $ 1,775 in Boulder and $ 2,092 in Highlands Ranch .
One thing that could push rents even lower in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in delinquencies .
But so far that hasn ’ t happened , even after federal unemployment insurance payments of $ 600 a week ended in late July .
The Colorado Apartment Association reports that rent collection as of Sept. 20 was running 95.1 % , up from the 94.7 % rate on Aug. 20 and only 1.7 percentage points below September 2019 levels .
Tenants in Colorado are staying current at a much higher rate than the U.S. average , which was 90.1 % as of Sept. 20 , according to the National @ @ @ @

Home prices in Colorado may be rising at double-digit rates, but apartment rents are moving in the opposite direction across much of the state, according to a monthly update from Apartment List.
“Our new numbers continue to paint the picture of a protracted national slowdown and uneven recovery: The national rent index is down 1.4% year-over-year, but there is tremendous regional variation beneath the surface,” said Rob Warnock, a research associate at Apartment List, in an email.
San Francisco, for example, has seen median rents on a two-bedroom apartment plunge 20% the past year as people flee the crowded, expensive and smoke-filled city. But smaller markets like Boise and Colorado Springs are heating up, Warnock said.
Many rent surveys look at the advertised price, or what landlords hope to collect. Apartment List uses actual rents, which captures a more complete picture in a softening market where tenants have more bargaining power.
Median rents on a two-bedroom apartment in Colorado as a whole are down 1.9% year-over-year in September, not too far from the national decline. But different markets are seeing different impacts from the pandemic.
Colorado Springs rents are up 4.5%, while Fort Collins rents are down 0.5%, Boulder rents are off 4.3%, and Denver rents are down 5%, according to Apartment List.
Suburban rents are holding up better than they are in the Denver core. Broomfield and Englewood rents are down 2.5% and Arvada rents are down 1.3%. Lone Tree, Thornton, Lakewood and Littleton rent declines are under 1% the past year. Westminster is flat, while Aurora and Brighton rents are up 0.4% and Parker rents are up 1.4%.
The median rent of a two-bedroom apartment in Denver was $1,580 in September, which is above the U.S. average of $1,106, according to Apartment List. The median rent on a two-bedroom apartment in Colorado Springs was $1,254 in September, $1,497 in Aurora, $1,354 in Fort Collins, $1,667 in Thornton, $1,775 in Boulder and $2,092 in Highlands Ranch.
One thing that could push rents even lower in the months ahead would be a surge in delinquencies. But so far that hasn’t happened, even after federal unemployment insurance payments of $600 a week ended in late July. The Colorado Apartment Association reports that rent collection as of Sept. 20 was running 95.1%, up from the 94.7% rate on Aug. 20 and only 1.7 percentage points below September 2019 levels.
Tenants in Colorado are staying current at a much higher rate than the U.S. average, which was 90.1% as of Sept. 20, according to the National Multifamily Housing Council.


thedenverpost--2020-10-07--Denver weather: Remember “Octobrrr”? Well, this year could be “Octoaster”

After an early-season snowfall and several cold September nights — including a tie for the earliest freeze on record — many in the Denver metro area have for weeks enveloped themselves in pumpkin spice season .
But , now that we ’ ve unceremoniously flipped the calendar to October , will the weather stay on the mellow side ?
Before we get to that , let ’ s take a quick trip back to a cold and snowy October 2019 .
The month finished an impressive 7.2 degrees below the long-term average , and Denver tallied 12.5 inches of snow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s earliest trip into the single digits on record when the temperature at Denver International Airport dropped down to a thumb-numbing 9 degrees on the 11th of the month .
This year , signs are pointing to a complete reversal of that pattern for the month ahead of us .
After shattering the record for the most number of 90-degree days in a calendar year , thankfully we can likely say that the 90s are behind us .
But quite a few 80-degree days may still be ahead .
Temperatures in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but if we put a stretch of them together , it starts to become unusual .
The long-term average for 80-degree days during October in Denver is around two per year .
However , it often doesn ’ t happen at all , and on the flip side , has happened as many as 14 times in October 1950 .
For perspective , Denver still snuck in five 80-degree days last October in between the otherwise-frequent very cold days .
This year , Denver has already had two 80-degree days so far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s latest October outlook calls for more than a 50 % chance that the Denver area will have above-normal temperatures , as a big ridge of high pressure keeps the warmth parked in the western United States .
Current average highs are in the low 70s , falling to around 60 degrees by Halloween .
So this means that in between some cool downs , expect afternoons to frequently rise into the 60s and 70s , with some 80s mixed in there too .
Average lows right now are in the lower @ @ @ @ @ @ @ month ’ s end .
So while some nights could certainly drop below freezing , it appears to be more of the exception than the rule this October… or perhaps , this “ Octoaster .
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After an early-season snowfall and several cold September nights — including a tie for the earliest freeze on record — many in the Denver metro area have for weeks enveloped themselves in pumpkin spice season. But, now that we’ve unceremoniously flipped the calendar to October, will the weather stay on the mellow side?
Before we get to that, let’s take a quick trip back to a cold and snowy October 2019. The month finished an impressive 7.2 degrees below the long-term average, and Denver tallied 12.5 inches of snow. October 2019 also featured the city’s earliest trip into the single digits on record when the temperature at Denver International Airport dropped down to a thumb-numbing 9 degrees on the 11th of the month.
This year, signs are pointing to a complete reversal of that pattern for the month ahead of us. After shattering the record for the most number of 90-degree days in a calendar year, thankfully we can likely say that the 90s are behind us. But quite a few 80-degree days may still be ahead. Temperatures in the 80s in October are not a rarity, but if we put a stretch of them together, it starts to become unusual.
The long-term average for 80-degree days during October in Denver is around two per year. However, it often doesn’t happen at all, and on the flip side, has happened as many as 14 times in October 1950. For perspective, Denver still snuck in five 80-degree days last October in between the otherwise-frequent very cold days. This year, Denver has already had two 80-degree days so far this month.
The Climate Prediction Center’s latest October outlook calls for more than a 50% chance that the Denver area will have above-normal temperatures, as a big ridge of high pressure keeps the warmth parked in the western United States. Current average highs are in the low 70s, falling to around 60 degrees by Halloween.
So this means that in between some cool downs, expect afternoons to frequently rise into the 60s and 70s, with some 80s mixed in there too. Average lows right now are in the lower 40s, falling to around freezing at month’s end. So while some nights could certainly drop below freezing, it appears to be more of the exception than the rule this October… or perhaps, this “Octoaster.”
Ben Reppert is a meteorologist with WeatherNation TV.


thedenverpost--2020-10-07--Former world champion cliff diver sues Casa Bonita, alleging he was told he’s “too old” to perform t

Former world champion cliff diver sues Casa Bonita, alleging he was told he’s “too old” to perform there

Samuel Hernandez years ago won the Acapulco World Cliff Diving Championships , throwing his body off the famed Mexican cliffs and into the roiling sea below in a dramatic and dangerous competition judged on height , artistry and technical difficulty .
But managers at the Casa Bonita restaurant in Lakewood refused to hire the former professional diver , who ’ s now 76 , to jump from the restaurant ’ s 30-foot-tall replica Acapulco cliffs last year because they said he is too old , according to an age discrimination lawsuit Hernandez filed last week .
When he sought out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manager initially told Hernandez she ’ d be thrilled to have him on the team — his cliff-diving bona fides are indisputable — but later said top management at the restaurant didn ’ t want to hire him due to his age .
“ They won ’ t let you for liability and safety , since we ’ ve had older people who can dive , but can ’ t work a full shift because it is too much , ” the manager wrote in a text message to Hernandez that was included @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up with another manager , Rob Hall , the next day , he told Hernandez the same thing and would not allow Hernandez to even audition , a regular part of the hiring process that requires divers to show their capabilities by diving in the restaurant , according to the complaint .
“ The problem is I ’ ve dealt with older divers before , ” Hall said , according to the lawsuit .
“ You are too old , and I can ’ t understand why you want to be employed by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s 23 divers were under the age of 34 when Hernandez was seeking a job , according to the lawsuit .
Most of the divers at Casa Bonita are high school and college students , a manager told The Denver Post in 2018 , although she said anyone could audition for the job .
Divers in the restaurant perform somersaults , swan dives and more , leaping from an indoor waterfall into a 14-foot-deep tank .
Hernandez in 1976 and 1979 set world records for the highest cliff dives , at 156 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complaint .
He retired from professional diving in 1980 and worked for years as a dive coach , often volunteering to coach children to fulfill a pledge to his first coaches , who trained him for free so long as he promised to do so for others in the future , according to a 1995 story in the Los Angeles Times .
In 1996 , he organized the first Acapulco World Cliff Diving Championships that allowed women to compete in the previously male-only competition , according to a story that year in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ latest blow this year to Casa Bonita , the 46-year-old restaurant known for its lackluster food and kitschy entertainment and decor .
The Lakewood institution has been shuttered since the spring because of the novel coronavirus pandemic , and managers and owners have given little indication of when , if ever , it could reopen its doors .
This spring , employees reported that their paychecks bounced and a manager said Star Buffet Inc. , the company that owns Casa Bonita , was seeking an emergency loan .
Call to Star Buffet President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not returned .
Hernandez couldn ’ t be reached , and wasn ’ t immediately clear if he still lives in Colorado .

Samuel Hernandez years ago won the Acapulco World Cliff Diving Championships, throwing his body off the famed Mexican cliffs and into the roiling sea below in a dramatic and dangerous competition judged on height, artistry and technical difficulty.
But managers at the Casa Bonita restaurant in Lakewood refused to hire the former professional diver, who’s now 76, to jump from the restaurant’s 30-foot-tall replica Acapulco cliffs last year because they said he is too old, according to an age discrimination lawsuit Hernandez filed last week.
When he sought out the job in early 2019, one manager initially told Hernandez she’d be thrilled to have him on the team — his cliff-diving bona fides are indisputable — but later said top management at the restaurant didn’t want to hire him due to his age.
“They won’t let you for liability and safety, since we’ve had older people who can dive, but can’t work a full shift because it is too much,” the manager wrote in a text message to Hernandez that was included in the complaint.
When Hernandez followed up with another manager, Rob Hall, the next day, he told Hernandez the same thing and would not allow Hernandez to even audition, a regular part of the hiring process that requires divers to show their capabilities by diving in the restaurant, according to the complaint.
“The problem is I’ve dealt with older divers before,” Hall said, according to the lawsuit. “You are too old, and I can’t understand why you want to be employed by Casa Bonita.”
All of Casa Bonita’s 23 divers were under the age of 34 when Hernandez was seeking a job, according to the lawsuit.
Most of the divers at Casa Bonita are high school and college students, a manager told The Denver Post in 2018, although she said anyone could audition for the job. Divers in the restaurant perform somersaults, swan dives and more, leaping from an indoor waterfall into a 14-foot-deep tank.
Hernandez in 1976 and 1979 set world records for the highest cliff dives, at 156 and 158 feet, according to the complaint. He retired from professional diving in 1980 and worked for years as a dive coach, often volunteering to coach children to fulfill a pledge to his first coaches, who trained him for free so long as he promised to do so for others in the future, according to a 1995 story in the Los Angeles Times.
In 1996, he organized the first Acapulco World Cliff Diving Championships that allowed women to compete in the previously male-only competition, according to a story that year in the Washington Post.
The lawsuit is the latest blow this year to Casa Bonita, the 46-year-old restaurant known for its lackluster food and kitschy entertainment and decor. The Lakewood institution has been shuttered since the spring because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, and managers and owners have given little indication of when, if ever, it could reopen its doors.
This spring, employees reported that their paychecks bounced and a manager said Star Buffet Inc., the company that owns Casa Bonita, was seeking an emergency loan.
Call to Star Buffet President and CEO Robert Wheaton on Tuesday were not returned. Hernandez couldn’t be reached, and wasn’t immediately clear if he still lives in Colorado.


thedenverpost--2020-10-07--Decisions on public lands in Colorado, across West questioned after ruling on acting federal agency

Decisions on public lands in Colorado, across West questioned after ruling on acting federal agency chief

Sixty environmental organizations say decisions about management of public lands in Colorado and across the West should be set aside after a federal judge ruled that William Perry Pendley served unlawfully for 14 months as head of the Bureau of Land Management .
National organizations , including the National Audubon Society and the National Wildlife Federation , and regional and state groups , including the Colorado Wildlife Federation and the Western Slope Conservation Center , said in a letter Tuesday to Interior Secretary David Bernhardt that he should set aside all management plans , decisions and regulations that Pendley was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Those decisions would include a recently approved plan that will allow drilling on public lands administered by the BLM across six counties in southwest Colorado .
Oil and gas leases issued on public lands in the state could also come under scrutiny .
“ I think that the fallout from that is pretty broad , ” Nada Culver , vice president for public lands and senior policy counsel at the National Audubon Society , said of the Sept. 25 ruling by U.S. District Judge Brian Morris in Montana .
The plan released by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to guide the management of public lands in southwest Colorado for the next 20 years is arguably tainted by Pendley ’ s unlawful exercise of authority , Culver said .
But Kathleen Sgamma , president of the Western Energy Alliance , an industry organization , said it ’ s difficult to predict what the ruling ’ s effect will be .
“ It ’ s so far out of the norm that it ’ s hard to see that any other judge will buy his argument or that it wouldn ’ t be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pendley served as the acting BLM director for 424 days , violating a federal law that caps at 210 days the time an acting director can serve in a position that requires Senate confirmation .
Any action taken by a person serving as an acting director in violation of the law “ shall have no force or effect , ” according to the ruling .
Pendley is the former president of the Colorado-based Mountain States Legal Foundation , known for challenging public lands regulations .
President Trump said in June that he would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but withdrew the nomination after intense criticism from advocacy groups and Democratic senators .
There hasn ’ t been a permanent BLM director since Neil Kornze , who served in the Obama administration .
Montana Gov .
Steve Bullock sued in July to remove Pendley , a Wyoming native and longtime Colorado resident , as acting director on grounds that he was illegally overseeing the BLM , which manages nearly a quarter billion acres of publicly owned lands , mostly in the West .
That amounts to one in every 10 acres of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % of the nation ’ s minerals .
In a legal brief filed Tuesday , Bullock said three management plans for broad swaths of public lands in Montana should be retracted because of Pendley ’ s involvement .
There might be other actions that should be invalidated , but the state lacks “ critical information ” about Pendley ’ s role in the decisions , the brief said .
In response to the judge ’ s order to identify which BLM decisions should be set aside , government attorneys wrote in a brief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is none.
” A careful review showed “ no relevant acts ” taken by Pendley .
Daniel Jorjani , the Interior Department ’ s solicitor , said in a statement last week that the agency believes the court ’ s ruling misinterprets the law and attempts to up-end decades of practice by administrations of both parties .
“ Nevertheless , the Department will comply with the Court ’ s Order , while we move forward with an appeal and review all other legal options , ” Jorjani said .
However , Culver said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BLM ’ s deputy director for policy and programs , as uninvolved with major decisions defies the facts .
“ Both he and the secretary have made it abundantly clear that he has been in charge of the BLM and directing the bureau ’ s actions , ” Culver said .
“ Those decisions and their far-reaching implications are relevant to everyone who cares about public land.
” And despite the Montana court ruling , Culver said Bernhardt has indicated that Pendley will continue in his leadership role at the BLM .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plan amendments go to the national BLM director for review rather than just to the state director , Culver said .
Pendley said in an October 2019 interview with Bloomberg Environment that any update to a local BLM land management plan is not a local decision .
Under federal law , BLM lands are managed for multiple uses , including mineral development , livestock grazing , recreation and conservation .

Sixty environmental organizations say decisions about management of public lands in Colorado and across the West should be set aside after a federal judge ruled that William Perry Pendley served unlawfully for 14 months as head of the Bureau of Land Management.
National organizations, including the National Audubon Society and the National Wildlife Federation, and regional and state groups, including the Colorado Wildlife Federation and the Western Slope Conservation Center, said in a letter Tuesday to Interior Secretary David Bernhardt that he should set aside all management plans, decisions and regulations that Pendley was involved with during those 14 months.
Those decisions would include a recently approved plan that will allow drilling on public lands administered by the BLM across six counties in southwest Colorado. Oil and gas leases issued on public lands in the state could also come under scrutiny.
“I think that the fallout from that is pretty broad,” Nada Culver, vice president for public lands and senior policy counsel at the National Audubon Society, said of the Sept. 25 ruling by U.S. District Judge Brian Morris in Montana.
The plan released by the BLM Uncompahgre Field Office in April to guide the management of public lands in southwest Colorado for the next 20 years is arguably tainted by Pendley’s unlawful exercise of authority, Culver said.
But Kathleen Sgamma, president of the Western Energy Alliance, an industry organization, said it’s difficult to predict what the ruling’s effect will be. “It’s so far out of the norm that it’s hard to see that any other judge will buy his argument or that it wouldn’t be overruled on appeal.”
Morris ruled that Pendley served as the acting BLM director for 424 days, violating a federal law that caps at 210 days the time an acting director can serve in a position that requires Senate confirmation. Any action taken by a person serving as an acting director in violation of the law “shall have no force or effect,” according to the ruling.
Pendley is the former president of the Colorado-based Mountain States Legal Foundation, known for challenging public lands regulations. President Trump said in June that he would nominate him as permanent BLM director, but withdrew the nomination after intense criticism from advocacy groups and Democratic senators.
There hasn’t been a permanent BLM director since Neil Kornze, who served in the Obama administration.
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock sued in July to remove Pendley, a Wyoming native and longtime Colorado resident, as acting director on grounds that he was illegally overseeing the BLM, which manages nearly a quarter billion acres of publicly owned lands, mostly in the West. That amounts to one in every 10 acres of land in the U.S. and about 30% of the nation’s minerals.
Colorado is closely monitoring the Montana case and is assessing “the State’s role in bringing resolution to the broader concerns raised by the Montana District Court’s decision, in order to ensure that Coloradans’ interests are addressed going forward,” Conor Cahill, spokesman for Gov. Jared Polis, said in an email.
In a legal brief filed Tuesday, Bullock said three management plans for broad swaths of public lands in Montana should be retracted because of Pendley’s involvement. There might be other actions that should be invalidated, but the state lacks “critical information” about Pendley’s role in the decisions, the brief said.
In response to the judge’s order to identify which BLM decisions should be set aside, government attorneys wrote in a brief: “The answer is none.” A careful review showed “no relevant acts” taken by Pendley, the brief said.
Daniel Jorjani, the Interior Department’s solicitor, said in a statement last week that the agency believes the court’s ruling misinterprets the law and attempts to up-end decades of practice by administrations of both parties. But he said the department will comply with the court order while moving ahead with an appeal and other legal options.
Culver said the effort to cast Pendley, the BLM’s deputy director for policy and programs, as uninvolved with major decisions defies the facts.
“Both he and the secretary have made it abundantly clear that he has been in charge of the BLM and directing the bureau’s actions,” Culver said. “Those decisions and their far-reaching implications are relevant to everyone who cares about public land.”
And despite the Montana court ruling, Culver said Bernhardt has indicated that Pendley will continue in his leadership role at the BLM. It’s clear that management plans and plan amendments go to the national BLM director for review rather than just to the state director, Culver said.
Pendley said in an October 2019 interview with Bloomberg Environment that any update to a local BLM land management plan is not a local decision. Under federal law, BLM lands are managed for multiple uses, including mineral development, livestock grazing, recreation and conservation.
Updates with comment from Colorado Gov. Jared Polis’ office.


thedenverpost--2020-10-07--In 2020, the Year of the Tight End in Colorado high school football, Heritage’s Terrance Ferguson an

In 2020, the Year of the Tight End in Colorado high school football, Heritage’s Terrance Ferguson and Erik Olsen lead the way

The most talent-rich position in Colorado high school football this season consists of brainy big fellas ready to pancake block or catch touchdowns as matchup nightmares .
Go ahead and bill 2020 as “ Year of the Tight End ” with five in-state seniors already committed to play FBS football : Heritage ’ s Terrance Ferguson ( Oregon ) and Erik Olsen ( Colorado ) , Cherokee Trail ’ s Sam Hart ( Ohio State ) , Cherry Creek ’ s Gunnar Helm ( Texas ) and Fossil Ridge ’ s Tanner Arkin ( Colorado State ) .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Olsen said .
“ It ’ s really cool to see that happen .
I don ’ t think there ’ s another state where they have that many top tight ends coming out .
Maybe there ’ s just something in the Colorado water.
” The movement is best represented in Littleton where Heritage coach Tyler Knoblock has the challenge , and excitement , of finding ways to utilize a pair of future Pac-12 tight ends .
Knoblock described Ferguson — the state ’ s top-overall 2021 college prospect ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) — as “ essentially a wide receiver ” in a 6-foot-5 , 230-pound frame .
Olsen — who chose CU over Stanford , Notre Dame and others — is more of a “ true in-line blocking tight end.
” Both players are asked to do it all .
“ I always say it ’ s the second most challenging position after the quarterback in our offense because they truly have to know the blocking portion of things and all the pass stuff , ” Knoblock said .
“ If they ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really do anything that you need to .
What the state of Colorado has going on right now with all the Division-I tight ends roaming around is pretty special.
” The position has evolved in recent years from often unheralded contributors to star players — as evidenced by San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle commanding a record-setting $ 75 million contract extension in August .
The importance of having a versatile blocking pass-catcher has trickled all the way down to Colorado preps .
“ Four or five years ago , everybody was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fossil Ridge coach Jeff Fulton said .
“ There ’ s a new emphasis on tight ends.
” Athletes who might typically play defensive end have transitioned into two-way stars , much like Arkin , a CSU commit who missed nearly all of last season with a broken collarbone .
Arkin will rush the passer for Fossil Ridge this year , but he ’ ll also play tight end , often splitting out wide as a lone receiver in the Sabercats ’ offense .
Fulton called him “ un-guardable.
” “ It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Arkin said .
“ It ’ s a hybrid position where you get to hit people , and at the same time , you ’ re running routes and catching passes .
I feel like it ’ s one of the best positions you can play.
” Who is the best tight end in the state ?
Four are ranked inside the top 30 nationally , per 247Sports ’ composite ratings , at their respective position — Ferguson ( 10 ) , Hart ( 16 ) , Olsen ( 23 ) and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 100 ) intent on moving up in the conversation .
It ’ s difficult to pinpoint the exact source of the state ’ s prep tight end renaissance .
One certainty , though , is that success breeds competition .
“ Being at the same position drives us , ” Olsen said .
“ I can look over across the state and see what they ’ re doing .
Even having Terrance on the same team , we motivate and push each other .
But it ’ s all friendly competition between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great futures ahead of us .
We ’ re still trying to compete for a state championship.
” Breaking down the top-five tight ends in Colorado high school football this season , listed in alphabetical order .

The most talent-rich position in Colorado high school football this season consists of brainy big fellas ready to pancake block or catch touchdowns as matchup nightmares.
Go ahead and bill 2020 as “Year of the Tight End” with five in-state seniors already committed to play FBS football: Heritage’s Terrance Ferguson (Oregon) and Erik Olsen (Colorado), Cherokee Trail’s Sam Hart (Ohio State), Cherry Creek’s Gunnar Helm (Texas) and Fossil Ridge’s Tanner Arkin (Colorado State).
“It’s just Colorado’s time,” Olsen said. “It’s really cool to see that happen. I don’t think there’s another state where they have that many top tight ends coming out. Maybe there’s just something in the Colorado water.”
The movement is best represented in Littleton where Heritage coach Tyler Knoblock has the challenge, and excitement, of finding ways to utilize a pair of future Pac-12 tight ends.
Knoblock described Ferguson — the state’s top-overall 2021 college prospect (according to 247Sports.com’s composite rankings) — as “essentially a wide receiver” in a 6-foot-5, 230-pound frame. Olsen — who chose CU over Stanford, Notre Dame and others — is more of a “true in-line blocking tight end.”
Both players are asked to do it all.
“I always say it’s the second most challenging position after the quarterback in our offense because they truly have to know the blocking portion of things and all the pass stuff,” Knoblock said. “If they’re smart and flexible, then you can really do anything that you need to. What the state of Colorado has going on right now with all the Division-I tight ends roaming around is pretty special.”
The position has evolved in recent years from often unheralded contributors to star players — as evidenced by San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle commanding a record-setting $75 million contract extension in August. The importance of having a versatile blocking pass-catcher has trickled all the way down to Colorado preps.
“Four or five years ago, everybody was in a spread with four-wide,” Fossil Ridge coach Jeff Fulton said. “There’s a new emphasis on tight ends.”
Athletes who might typically play defensive end have transitioned into two-way stars, much like Arkin, a CSU commit who missed nearly all of last season with a broken collarbone. Arkin will rush the passer for Fossil Ridge this year, but he’ll also play tight end, often splitting out wide as a lone receiver in the Sabercats’ offense. Fulton called him “un-guardable.”
“It’s the best of both worlds,” Arkin said. “It’s a hybrid position where you get to hit people, and at the same time, you’re running routes and catching passes. I feel like it’s one of the best positions you can play.”
Who is the best tight end in the state? Four are ranked inside the top 30 nationally, per 247Sports’ composite ratings, at their respective position — Ferguson (10), Hart (16), Olsen (23) and Helm (30), with Arkin (100) intent on moving up in the conversation.
It’s difficult to pinpoint the exact source of the state’s prep tight end renaissance. One certainty, though, is that success breeds competition.
“Being at the same position drives us,” Olsen said. “I can look over across the state and see what they’re doing. Even having Terrance on the same team, we motivate and push each other. But it’s all friendly competition between us. We know we all have great futures ahead of us. We’re still trying to compete for a state championship.”
TIGHT END STARS
Breaking down the top-five tight ends in Colorado high school football this season, listed in alphabetical order.
Tanner Arkin — Fossil Ridge
Size: 6-foot-3, 215 pounds
College commitment: Colorado State
247Sports composite national position ranking: 100
2019 stats: N/A (missed season due to injury)
Terrance Ferguson — Heritage
Size: 6-5, 230
College commitment: Oregon
247Sports composite national position ranking: 10
2019 stats: 52 catches, 929 yards, 11 touchdowns
Sam Hart — Cherokee Trail
Size: 6-5, 225
College commitment: Ohio State
247Sports composite national position ranking: 16
2019 stats: 31 catches, 562 yards, 7 touchdowns
Gunnar Helm — Cherry Creek
Size: 6-5, 225
College commitment: Texas
247Sports composite national position ranking: 30
2019 stats: 25 catches, 378 yards, 8 touchdowns
Erik Olsen — Heritage
Size: 6-5, 230
College commitment: Colorado
247Sports composite national position ranking: 23
2019 stats: 28 catches, 533 yards, 8 touchdowns


thedenverpost--2020-10-07--Broncos power rankings tracker: How national experts ranks Denver entering Week 5

The Broncos are no longer winless .
Denver improved to 1-3 on the season after beating the Jets , 37-28 , on Thursday .
Next up : The long-hated Patriots , who may or may not have starting quarterback Cam Newton under center .
Here ’ s a look at how various national experts rated the Broncos in their power rankings entering Week 5 : Bleacher Report ( No .
26 ) | Last week : No .
30 “ For one week at least , the Broncos are winners after dropping the hapless Jets in New York .
… @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a fleeting feeling .
In Week 5 the Broncos travel to New England to face the Patriots , and two weeks after that , the Kansas City Chiefs come to town.
” See the full rankings .
CBS Sports ( No .
28 ) | Last week : No .
28 “ They found a way to win a game on the road , which is the good news .
The bad news is they didn ’ t look good doing so , ” Pete Prisco writes .
See the full rankings .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Last week : No .
28 “ History suggests this is just about right : Since 1980 , only six teams have made the playoffs after starting the season 0-3 , the record the Broncos were sitting on until they beat the equally struggling Jets on Thursday night .
The schedule doesn ’ t do them any favors , with a contest at New England on Sunday , two tilts against the Chiefs and a game apiece versus the Bills and Saints .
Meanwhile , there are six starters already on injured reserve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and that ’ s in addition to quarterback Drew Lock having already missed two games and running back Phillip Lindsay having sat out three .
Even with an expanded playoff field , the Broncos have the most uphill of climbs , ” Jeff Legwold writes .
See the full rankings .
NFL.com ( No .
27 ) | Last week : No .
29 “ Vic Fangio ’ s defense was more aggressive on Thursday night , and it paid off against the Jets .
Denver entered Week 4 with one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but Fangio repeatedly sent extra rushers at Sam Darnold , leading to six sacks and 10 QB hits in a 37-28 win at MetLife Stadium .
Will the Broncos deploy a similar approach going forward ?
On offense , Brett Rypien mixed in some very good with some very bad in his NFL starting debut .
Drew Lock needn ’ t worry about getting Wally Pipp ’ d out of his job at this point , but Rypien needed just four quarters to prove himself a superior backup option to Blake Bortles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the full rankings .
Sports Illustrated ( No .
29 ) | Last week : No .
30 “ Not the best spot to have to go into Foxborough—with the Patriots coming off a loss , ” Albert Breer writes .
See the full rankings .
Sporting News ( No .
28 ) | Last week : No .
30 “ The Broncos found some offensive life without Drew Lock and Courtland Sutton , but the defense is a frustrating shell of what it could be for Vic Fangio .
The Jets might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with at the Patriots up next , ” Vinnie Iyer writes .
See the full rankings .
Yahoo Sports ( No .
28 ) | Last week : No .
30 “ Beating the Jets isn ’ t a reason for celebration .
But it ’ s better than losing to them .
If the Broncos can somehow win at New England next , the schedule gets a little lighter for a while .
Maybe they can still get back in the race , ” Frank Schwab writes .
See the full rankings @

The Broncos are no longer winless.
Denver improved to 1-3 on the season after beating the Jets, 37-28, on Thursday. Next up: The long-hated Patriots, who may or may not have starting quarterback Cam Newton under center.
Here’s a look at how various national experts rated the Broncos in their power rankings entering Week 5:
Bleacher Report (No. 26) | Last week: No. 30
“For one week at least, the Broncos are winners after dropping the hapless Jets in New York. … It’s likely going to be a fleeting feeling. In Week 5 the Broncos travel to New England to face the Patriots, and two weeks after that, the Kansas City Chiefs come to town.” See the full rankings.
CBS Sports (No. 28) | Last week: No. 28
“They found a way to win a game on the road, which is the good news. The bad news is they didn’t look good doing so,” Pete Prisco writes. See the full rankings.
ESPN (No. 28) | Last week: No. 28
“History suggests this is just about right: Since 1980, only six teams have made the playoffs after starting the season 0-3, the record the Broncos were sitting on until they beat the equally struggling Jets on Thursday night. The schedule doesn’t do them any favors, with a contest at New England on Sunday, two tilts against the Chiefs and a game apiece versus the Bills and Saints. Meanwhile, there are six starters already on injured reserve, including Von Miller and Courtland Sutton, and that’s in addition to quarterback Drew Lock having already missed two games and running back Phillip Lindsay having sat out three. Even with an expanded playoff field, the Broncos have the most uphill of climbs,” Jeff Legwold writes. See the full rankings.
NFL.com (No. 27) | Last week: No. 29
“Vic Fangio’s defense was more aggressive on Thursday night, and it paid off against the Jets. Denver entered Week 4 with one of the lowest blitz rates in the league, but Fangio repeatedly sent extra rushers at Sam Darnold, leading to six sacks and 10 QB hits in a 37-28 win at MetLife Stadium. Will the Broncos deploy a similar approach going forward? On offense, Brett Rypien mixed in some very good with some very bad in his NFL starting debut. Drew Lock needn’t worry about getting Wally Pipp’d out of his job at this point, but Rypien needed just four quarters to prove himself a superior backup option to Blake Bortles,” Dan Hanzus writes. See the full rankings.
Sports Illustrated (No. 29) | Last week: No. 30
“Not the best spot to have to go into Foxborough—with the Patriots coming off a loss,” Albert Breer writes. See the full rankings.
Sporting News (No. 28) | Last week: No. 30
“The Broncos found some offensive life without Drew Lock and Courtland Sutton, but the defense is a frustrating shell of what it could be for Vic Fangio. The Jets might be the only win for a while with at the Patriots up next,” Vinnie Iyer writes. See the full rankings.
Yahoo Sports (No. 28) | Last week: No. 30
“Beating the Jets isn’t a reason for celebration. But it’s better than losing to them. If the Broncos can somehow win at New England next, the schedule gets a little lighter for a while. Maybe they can still get back in the race,” Frank Schwab writes. See the full rankings.


thedenverpost--2020-10-07--Ask Amy: Daughter-in-law doesn’t want to forgive adultery

Dear Amy : Several years ago , my mother-in-law , “ Betsy , ” was unfaithful .
This tore their family apart .
More than once , Betsy asked my husband to “ break the bad news ” to “ Anthony , ” ( his dad ) , and to comfort his father when he was devastated .
I was furious with her .
My parents were abusive during my childhood .
My in-laws had always been wonderful .
I saw them as a “ replacement ” for my broken family .
Betsy destroyed that .
After she decided to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her back immediately and acted like nothing had ever happened .
My father-in-law told me that I was also to act like nothing had ever happened , and that this was forgiveness .
That directive destroyed any remaining feelings I had for either of them .
I have made peace with this , but the respect I used to have for them is gone .
They want it all to be puppy dogs and rainbows again , but I am not capable of that .
I am polite ; I go to family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chore .
My husband tells me he understands ( he is disappointed , too ) , but I know he would like me to be friendlier .
I just can ’ t .
I would feel best not having to be around them at all , but we want our kids to see their grandparents .
What would you recommend ?
Dear Unforgiving ?
: People can be stupid , unethical , dishonest , and hurtful .
In a long marriage , partners sometimes betray one another , and demonstrate that they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your personal history , you set great store on your in-laws to be the perfect parents that you never had .
Unfortunately , they turned out to be the imperfect parents that many of us have .
Among the mistakes they made were to involve their son as a go-between in their marriage .
They also seem to be insisting that you erase your memory bank and carry on as if this family drama had never happened .
Ideally , because they involved you in the problem , they would also involve you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We are working out our problems within the marriage .
We hope that you will hang in there with us while we do that.
” The way for you to recover from this is not to drink a cup of “ instant forgiveness , ” but to explore your own capacity for forgiveness .
As ever , true forgiveness would benefit you more than them .
I think it is natural and normal — and shows good judgment — to go through a period of deep skepticism while you do that , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a nuanced and mature understanding .
Dear Amy : After a Little League baseball game , my wife and I took our daughter ’ s family of five to a new mid-scale restaurant for lunch .
With three pre-teens , we were understandably seated in a larger adjoining room .
After we ordered , three dads with a total of five pre-teen boys were seated nearby .
The dads sat at one table , and the “ boys ” at another .
Immediately the boys became very animated , screaming and laughing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and boys several times , with no resulting effort by the parents to quiet their boys .
Our server apologized , but did not make any effort to quiet the boys .
Near the end of our meal , the manager offered to move us into the bar section , but it was too late .
I gave the server a generous tip , but the server and manager should have done more to make our dining enjoyable .
What was our best option ?
Dear Distressed : Your server does not have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I imagine the manager is also reluctant to discipline a table crowded with young patrons when their parents are right there ; this is why you were offered the option to move .
Instead of trying to control the situation with glances , you could have approached these fathers and said , dad-to-dad : “ I know your boys are having a great time , but would you mind asking them to lower the volume ?
We ’ re having trouble hearing each other.
” A thoughtful parent would then take up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pipe down .
Dear Amy : You provided a fun and thoughtful answer to “ Not From Wales , ” who objected to her husband speaking in Welsh to family members on the phone .
You missed an important point , however : He was talking on the phone .
She was eavesdropping .
He could talk in Martian if he wanted ; it ’ s his conversation !

Dear Amy: Several years ago, my mother-in-law, “Betsy,” was unfaithful. This tore their family apart. More than once, Betsy asked my husband to “break the bad news” to “Anthony,” (his dad), and to comfort his father when he was devastated.
I was furious with her.
My parents were abusive during my childhood. My in-laws had always been wonderful. I saw them as a “replacement” for my broken family. Betsy destroyed that.
After she decided to stop running around, her husband welcomed her back immediately and acted like nothing had ever happened.
My father-in-law told me that I was also to act like nothing had ever happened, and that this was forgiveness. That directive destroyed any remaining feelings I had for either of them.
I have made peace with this, but the respect I used to have for them is gone.
They want it all to be puppy dogs and rainbows again, but I am not capable of that.
I am polite; I go to family gatherings, but it feels like a chore. My husband tells me he understands (he is disappointed, too), but I know he would like me to be friendlier. I just can’t.
I would feel best not having to be around them at all, but we want our kids to see their grandparents.
What would you recommend?
— Unforgiving?
Dear Unforgiving?: People can be stupid, unethical, dishonest, and hurtful. In a long marriage, partners sometimes betray one another, and demonstrate that they are flawed partners and parents.
Because of your personal history, you set great store on your in-laws to be the perfect parents that you never had. Unfortunately, they turned out to be the imperfect parents that many of us have.
Among the mistakes they made were to involve their son as a go-between in their marriage. They also seem to be insisting that you erase your memory bank and carry on as if this family drama had never happened.
Ideally, because they involved you in the problem, they would also involve you in the solution by telling you: “We are working out our problems within the marriage. We hope that you will hang in there with us while we do that.”
The way for you to recover from this is not to drink a cup of “instant forgiveness,” but to explore your own capacity for forgiveness. As ever, true forgiveness would benefit you more than them.
I think it is natural and normal — and shows good judgment — to go through a period of deep skepticism while you do that, but your goal should be to arrive at a nuanced and mature understanding.
Dear Amy: After a Little League baseball game, my wife and I took our daughter’s family of five to a new mid-scale restaurant for lunch.
With three pre-teens, we were understandably seated in a larger adjoining room.
After we ordered, three dads with a total of five pre-teen boys were seated nearby. The dads sat at one table, and the “boys” at another.
Immediately the boys became very animated, screaming and laughing continuously.
We glanced at the parents and boys several times, with no resulting effort by the parents to quiet their boys.
Our server apologized, but did not make any effort to quiet the boys.
Near the end of our meal, the manager offered to move us into the bar section, but it was too late.
I gave the server a generous tip, but the server and manager should have done more to make our dining enjoyable.
What was our best option?
— Distressed Diner
Dear Distressed: Your server does not have the authority to shush a neighboring table. I imagine the manager is also reluctant to discipline a table crowded with young patrons when their parents are right there; this is why you were offered the option to move.
Instead of trying to control the situation with glances, you could have approached these fathers and said, dad-to-dad: “I know your boys are having a great time, but would you mind asking them to lower the volume? We’re having trouble hearing each other.” A thoughtful parent would then take up the task and ask the boys to pipe down.
Dear Amy: You provided a fun and thoughtful answer to “Not From Wales,” who objected to her husband speaking in Welsh to family members on the phone.
You missed an important point, however: He was talking on the phone. She was eavesdropping. He could talk in Martian if he wanted; it’s his conversation!
— Not from Mars
Dear Mars: Great point.H
(You can email Amy Dickinson at askamy@amydickinson.com or send a letter to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or Facebook.)


thedenverpost--2020-10-07--RTD Director District F candidate Q&A

RTD Director District F candidate Q&A

Why are you seeking public office ?
To complete the Fastrac system promised to the voters and to improve traffic congestion and air quality in the Metro area .
Good public transit attracts leading companies and jobs for our kids .
What will your top three priorities be if elected ?
1 .
Restore financial stability 2 .
Improve first and last mile connections for riders 3 .
Right size the organization to maximize transit service offered to the public The coronavirus pandemic has created a severe budget crunch that ’ s expected to last for several years .
How @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
With RTD operating at a 60 % service level with 40 % ridership compared to pre-pandemic days we will need to reduce our workforce until sales tax and fare revenues improve along with customer demand .
The Board will continue to look for new revenue sources to diversify our revenue base .
What is your long-term vision for RTD to better serve Denver and the metro area ?
What are the challenges to achieving it ?
We need to work closely with CDOT and the E-470 Highway Authority to provide more access @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taking place South and East of DIA in Aurora .
We also need to work with the backers of front range rail to provide rail service to Longmont / Boulder and Denver as well as DIA .
In a district as large as RTD , should the board take a demand-driven approach that focuses service in communities with more density , or do you favor maintaining an equitable level of service across the coverage area ?
We need to pay attention to both .
With limited resources we must strive for a delicate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serve low density areas .
Perhaps vouchers could be offered to supplement the service we offer .

Incumbent Bob Broom AGE
82
RESIDENCE
Aurora
PROFESSION
Retired Investment Banker
EDUCATION
MBA University of Denver
FAMILY
Married 58 years 2 adult daughters
EXPERIENCE
21 years in City Government as a Finance Director and City Manager in Illinois, Florida and Colorado. 25 years underwriting municipal bonds. WEBSITE
Why are you seeking public office?
To complete the Fastrac system promised to the voters and to improve traffic congestion and air quality in the Metro area. Good public transit attracts leading companies and jobs for our kids.
What will your top three priorities be if elected?
1. Restore financial stability 2. Improve first and last mile connections for riders 3. Right size the organization to maximize transit service offered to the public
The coronavirus pandemic has created a severe budget crunch that’s expected to last for several years. How should RTD cut spending and/or increase revenue?
With RTD operating at a 60% service level with 40% ridership compared to pre-pandemic days we will need to reduce our workforce until sales tax and fare revenues improve along with customer demand. The Board will continue to look for new revenue sources to diversify our revenue base.
What is your long-term vision for RTD to better serve Denver and the metro area? What are the challenges to achieving it?
We need to work closely with CDOT and the E-470 Highway Authority to provide more access and transit service for the Commercial development taking place South and East of DIA in Aurora. We also need to work with the backers of front range rail to provide rail service to Longmont / Boulder and Denver as well as DIA.
In a district as large as RTD, should the board take a demand-driven approach that focuses service in communities with more density, or do you favor maintaining an equitable level of service across the coverage area?
We need to pay attention to both. With limited resources we must strive for a delicate balance and look for new ways to serve low density areas. Perhaps vouchers could be offered to supplement the service we offer.


thedenverpost--2020-10-07--Colorado U.S. Senate candidate Q&A

Colorado U.S. Senate candidate Q&A

Why are you seeking public office ?
In the past 6 years I ’ ve helped move the Bureau of Land Management headquarters to Colorado , got funding for the Arkansas Valley Conduit to ensure 50,000 Coloradans have access to clean drinking water , secured millions to repair I-25 and I-70 , and passed the most sweeping conservation legislation to protect our national parks in the last 50 years .
But there is so much more we can do for Colorado .
I ’ m seeking reelection because I hope to build on these accomplishments and continue to find common @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economy , protect Colorado ’ s public lands , and rebuild our crumbling infrastructure .
What will your top three priorities be if elected ?
We ’ re experiencing an economic crisis as a result of the coronavirus .
Keeping people safe , supporting small businesses , and getting Americans back to work must be our continued focus .
Prior to COVID-19 , Colorado ’ s economy saw record job growth , wage increases , its lowest unemployment rate in history , and an outdoor recreation economy that employed 229,000 workers while adding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Working together , we can return to that economic climate and ensure that every Coloradan is safe and healthy .
Should the Affordable Care Act be replaced ?
If so , what would you replace it with ?
Both Democrats and Republicans want to replace the Affordable Care Act .
While my opponent wants to replace it with a socialized healthcare system that will kill millions of jobs and rip private insurance away from the vast majority of Americans , I believe we can find bipartisan solutions that protect people with preexisting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insurance across state lines , build on the successful innovations such as telemedicine , and lower the cost of prescription drugs .
I ’ ll continue working across the aisle to establish a free-market system that works for the American people .
Do you support a ban on fracking ?
Why or why not ?
No .
Colorado ’ s oil and gas industry contributes billions in state and local tax revenue , funds our local school districts and state infrastructure projects , and employs over 230,000 Coloradans .
There is no place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and technological know-how than the United States .
I ’ ve made it my mission in Congress to bolster public funding to advance science and innovations that help us reduce emissions while supporting Colorado ’ s vibrant clean energy industry .
I support an all-of-the-above energy strategy because high paying jobs , affordable energy , and funding for our schools and roads have never been more important because of the coronavirus pandemic .
What , if anything , should the federal government do to improve the economy ?
Even prior to the pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and skilled workers across several different sectors , but not enough people with the necessary skills or qualifications to fill that demand .
We need to encourage both economic and workforce development across the state .
That ’ s why I ’ m leading bipartisan legislation that incentivizes minority participation in STEM learning and helps college grads pay off their loans .
Additionally , we need to cut taxes and keep Colorado ’ s rural communities in mind when bringing forward legislation that focuses on making Colorado more economically resilient .
Do you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If so , which restrictions ?
I ’ m a strong supporter of 2nd amendment rights .
The horrific acts that have plagued our country and our state are nothing I take lightly .
The country needs to act to prevent these tragedies from happening again .
I worked closely with Sandy Hook Promise to introduce the STANDUP Act to ensure our youngest and most vulnerable have access to mental health services in their communities .
I also passed the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act so that when Coloradans are experiencing a mental @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remember 9-8-8 to access immediate and specialized help .
Why are you seeking public office ?
When I took office as Governor , Colorado ranked 40th in the country in job creation , but together we built the number one economy in America .
When Colorado was facing historic floods , wildfires and mass shootings we put people ahead of politics and solved problems .
Working together , we expanded access to health care to half a million Coloradans , fought climate change with “ gold standard ” air pollution regulations and signed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will bring that same leadership to change Washington , end this pandemic , and help us build back better than before .
What will your top three priorities be if elected ?
This pandemic has underscored the importance of health care .
When I get to the Senate , I will protect health care coverage for Coloradans with pre-existing conditions and fight to lower health care costs .
When we emerge from this pandemic , we will not only need to build back our economy , but we ’ ll need to build @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that works for small businesses and workers instead of only the largest corporations .
Climate change is an existential crisis , and in the Senate I ’ ll work to promote renewable energy , reinstate the air and water protections Cory Gardner and Donald Trump rolled back , and finally pass the bipartisan CORE act to protect Colorado ’ s public lands from oil and gas drilling .
Should the Affordable Care Act be replaced ?
If so , what would you replace it with ?
I support protecting and strengthening the Affordable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helped implement the law , expanding health care coverage to 500,000 Coloradans .
Their coverage could end if President Trump and Senator Gardner ’ s dangerous lawsuit to overturn the ACA succeeds .
As senator , I will fight every day to protect coverage for the 2.4 million people with pre-existing conditions in our state and make sure that everyone can get covered .
Colorado deserves a Senator who is committed to bringing down the cost of health care , who will reduce the cost of prescription drugs , and end surprise medical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on fracking ?
Why or why not ?
Climate change is the defining challenge of our time , and our state is on the front lines of this crisis , with shorter winters , catastrophic floods and wildfires , and continued air pollution .
While Colorado continues to lead on combating climate change despite the Trump Administration ’ s destructive rollbacks of environmental protections that Senator Gardner has supported , we must do more .
My climate plan calls for moving away from carbon emissions and making fracking obsolete in the transition to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ net-zero emissions .
What , if anything , should the federal government do to improve the economy ?
We are facing the economic crisis of our generation because the President , enabled by Senator Gardner , failed to take the threat posed by COVID-19 seriously .
To address our economic crisis , we need to provide additional financial relief so that the state and local governments , school systems , hospitals , and small businesses that have been overwhelmed by this pandemic can begin to rebuild .
These aren ’ t new ideas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gardner has let dust gather on a bill to provide relief to the families and small businesses that need it most .
Do you support further federal restrictions on firearms ?
If so , which restrictions ?
The epidemic of gun violence is a deeply personal issue for me .
As Governor , after the tragic mass shooting at the Aurora movie theater , I took on the gun lobby and signed into law landmark reforms on gun safety that required background checks for gun sales and banned high-capacity magazines .
Washington has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years because Senators like Cory Gardner are in the pocket of the gun lobby .
As your Senator , I would fight passionately and tirelessly for a range of common-sense gun violence prevention policies including universal background checks .
Raymon Anthony Doane , Daniel Doyle and Stephan “ Seku ” Evans have not returned the questionnaire .

Incumbent Cory Gardner Republican Party AGE
46
RESIDENCE
Yuma
PROFESSION
U.S. Senator
EDUCATION
Unanswered
FAMILY
Unanswered
EXPERIENCE
Unanswered WEBSITE • FACEBOOK • TWITTER
Why are you seeking public office?
In the past 6 years I’ve helped move the Bureau of Land Management headquarters to Colorado, got funding for the Arkansas Valley Conduit to ensure 50,000 Coloradans have access to clean drinking water, secured millions to repair I-25 and I-70, and passed the most sweeping conservation legislation to protect our national parks in the last 50 years. But there is so much more we can do for Colorado. I’m seeking reelection because I hope to build on these accomplishments and continue to find common sense solutions that drive Colorado’s economy, protect Colorado’s public lands, and rebuild our crumbling infrastructure.
What will your top three priorities be if elected?
We’re experiencing an economic crisis as a result of the coronavirus. Keeping people safe, supporting small businesses, and getting Americans back to work must be our continued focus. Prior to COVID-19, Colorado’s economy saw record job growth, wage increases, its lowest unemployment rate in history, and an outdoor recreation economy that employed 229,000 workers while adding $11 billion to the economy annually. Working together, we can return to that economic climate and ensure that every Coloradan is safe and healthy.
Should the Affordable Care Act be replaced? If so, what would you replace it with?
Both Democrats and Republicans want to replace the Affordable Care Act. While my opponent wants to replace it with a socialized healthcare system that will kill millions of jobs and rip private insurance away from the vast majority of Americans, I believe we can find bipartisan solutions that protect people with preexisting conditions, allow people to buy health insurance across state lines, build on the successful innovations such as telemedicine, and lower the cost of prescription drugs. I’ll continue working across the aisle to establish a free-market system that works for the American people.
Do you support a ban on fracking? Why or why not?
No. Colorado’s oil and gas industry contributes billions in state and local tax revenue, funds our local school districts and state infrastructure projects, and employs over 230,000 Coloradans. There is no place on Earth with more rigorous environmental safeguards and technological know-how than the United States. I’ve made it my mission in Congress to bolster public funding to advance science and innovations that help us reduce emissions while supporting Colorado’s vibrant clean energy industry. I support an all-of-the-above energy strategy because high paying jobs, affordable energy, and funding for our schools and roads have never been more important because of the coronavirus pandemic.
What, if anything, should the federal government do to improve the economy?
Even prior to the pandemic, there was high demand for qualified and skilled workers across several different sectors, but not enough people with the necessary skills or qualifications to fill that demand. We need to encourage both economic and workforce development across the state. That’s why I’m leading bipartisan legislation that incentivizes minority participation in STEM learning and helps college grads pay off their loans. Additionally, we need to cut taxes and keep Colorado’s rural communities in mind when bringing forward legislation that focuses on making Colorado more economically resilient.
Do you support further federal restrictions on firearms? If so, which restrictions?
I’m a strong supporter of 2nd amendment rights. The horrific acts that have plagued our country and our state are nothing I take lightly. The country needs to act to prevent these tragedies from happening again. I worked closely with Sandy Hook Promise to introduce the STANDUP Act to ensure our youngest and most vulnerable have access to mental health services in their communities. I also passed the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act so that when Coloradans are experiencing a mental health crisis, they need only to remember 9-8-8 to access immediate and specialized help.
John Hickenlooper Democratic Party AGE
68
RESIDENCE
Denver
PROFESSION
Geologist, Brewer, former Denver Mayor and Colorado Governor
EDUCATION
Wesleyan University (BA); Wesleyan University (MS)
FAMILY
Married to Robin Pringle Hickenlooper and father to Teddy
EXPERIENCE
Former small business owner, mayor, and governor WEBSITE • FACEBOOK • TWITTER
Why are you seeking public office?
When I took office as Governor, Colorado ranked 40th in the country in job creation, but together we built the number one economy in America. When Colorado was facing historic floods, wildfires and mass shootings we put people ahead of politics and solved problems. Working together, we expanded access to health care to half a million Coloradans, fought climate change with “gold standard” air pollution regulations and signed gun safety measures into law. I will bring that same leadership to change Washington, end this pandemic, and help us build back better than before.
What will your top three priorities be if elected?
This pandemic has underscored the importance of health care. When I get to the Senate, I will protect health care coverage for Coloradans with pre-existing conditions and fight to lower health care costs. When we emerge from this pandemic, we will not only need to build back our economy, but we’ll need to build back stronger, by building an economy that works for small businesses and workers instead of only the largest corporations. Climate change is an existential crisis, and in the Senate I’ll work to promote renewable energy, reinstate the air and water protections Cory Gardner and Donald Trump rolled back, and finally pass the bipartisan CORE act to protect Colorado’s public lands from oil and gas drilling.
Should the Affordable Care Act be replaced? If so, what would you replace it with?
I support protecting and strengthening the Affordable Care Act. As Governor, I helped implement the law, expanding health care coverage to 500,000 Coloradans. Their coverage could end if President Trump and Senator Gardner’s dangerous lawsuit to overturn the ACA succeeds. As senator, I will fight every day to protect coverage for the 2.4 million people with pre-existing conditions in our state and make sure that everyone can get covered. Colorado deserves a Senator who is committed to bringing down the cost of health care, who will reduce the cost of prescription drugs, and end surprise medical billing.
Do you support a ban on fracking? Why or why not?
Climate change is the defining challenge of our time, and our state is on the front lines of this crisis, with shorter winters, catastrophic floods and wildfires, and continued air pollution. While Colorado continues to lead on combating climate change despite the Trump Administration’s destructive rollbacks of environmental protections that Senator Gardner has supported, we must do more. My climate plan calls for moving away from carbon emissions and making fracking obsolete in the transition to a 100% renewable energy economy with net-zero emissions.
What, if anything, should the federal government do to improve the economy?
We are facing the economic crisis of our generation because the President, enabled by Senator Gardner, failed to take the threat posed by COVID-19 seriously. To address our economic crisis, we need to provide additional financial relief so that the state and local governments, school systems, hospitals, and small businesses that have been overwhelmed by this pandemic can begin to rebuild. These aren’t new ideas and yet for four months, Cory Gardner has let dust gather on a bill to provide relief to the families and small businesses that need it most.
Do you support further federal restrictions on firearms? If so, which restrictions?
The epidemic of gun violence is a deeply personal issue for me. As Governor, after the tragic mass shooting at the Aurora movie theater, I took on the gun lobby and signed into law landmark reforms on gun safety that required background checks for gun sales and banned high-capacity magazines. Washington has failed to act on these issues for years because Senators like Cory Gardner are in the pocket of the gun lobby. As your Senator, I would fight passionately and tirelessly for a range of common-sense gun violence prevention policies including universal background checks.
Raymon Anthony Doane, Daniel Doyle and Stephan “Seku” Evans have not returned the questionnaire.


thedenverpost--2020-10-08--Kiszla: With frosh Brendon Lewis the best choice as starting QB, is CU coach Karl Dorrell nuts to th

Kiszla: With frosh Brendon Lewis the best choice as starting QB, is CU coach Karl Dorrell nuts to think Buffs can compete for the Pac-12 championship?

This crazy , stupid year of the coronavirus invites new Colorado football coach Karl Dorrell and the Buffs to fail .
Think he cares ?
Rather than curl up on the sofa with a bag of Cheetos in surrender to the grim realities of 2020 , Dorrell has decided to come out swinging to pick a fight with every Pac-12 team on CU ’ s schedule .
“ We ’ re trying to get ourselves in that championship seat , ” Dorrell said .
“ I know people are probably scoffing at that.
” Well , Mr. Dorrell , let @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Buffs ?
Championship material ?
In 2020 ?
Emoji me ROTFL .
Are you nuts , Coach ?
Sitting at his desk , with CU ’ s first game only 31 days away , Dorrell didn ’ t have a starting quarterback .
Heck , at 2:35 on Wednesday afternoon , Dorrell had yet to hear word if his team would be allowed by Boulder County health officials to take the field for its first practice , scheduled fewer than 48 hours away .
“ We ’ re hopeful to have practice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t know for sure yet , ” Dorrell said .
After initially declaring it unwise to play football with the clear-and-present dangers presented by COVID-19 , conference leadership caved to economic pressure .
So the Buffs , Ducks and Trojans belatedly will kick off the first weekend of November , in the hopes of squeezing in seven games in seven weeks , with no wiggle room for a virus outbreak inside any Pac-12 locker room , during this unusual season .
“ Unusual is an understatement , ” said Dorrell , chuckling .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ coach could ever pick to implement fresh ideas with a new team is 2020 .
But Dorrell seems undaunted .
“ I still have great aspirations for this team , ” he said .
Colorado could well be listed as the underdog in no fewer than six of the seven games on its schedule , with the home-opener against UCLA probably the Buffs ’ best shot at victory in November .
For the first time since 2007 , CU will open the season without a quarterback that has previously started a game on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be the starting QB for the Buffs ?
If I ’ ve been asked that question once , I ’ ve been asked it at last 25 times during the past six months .
He admits the search for a quarterback is the one place where the Buffs feel an extreme time crunch due to all the chaos caused by COVID .
The coach might be forced to end the competition for starting QB after 15 practices , in order to give the winner of this job a fair chance to develop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dorrell wants to take the easy way out , I suppose he could pick Sam Noyer to start at QB against the Bruins on Nov. 7 .
He has completed 21 passes for 179 yards during his career with the Buffs , which also included a position switch to defense and nearly came to an end when Noyer considered graduating after last season in order to play elsewhere in 2020 .
No offense , but it ’ s impossible to say Noyer without thinking stopgap .
While junior Tyler Lytle will also get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ buzz-worthy candidate is freshman Brendon Lewis , a four-star recruit out of Texas .
He ’ s touted as a true pass-run dual threat .
His work in the CU weight room is already the stuff of legend .
If offensive coordinator Darrin Chiaverini ’ s dream of putting a Patrick Mahomes scare into CU opponents has any chance of becoming reality , then why not give Lewis the job from Day 1 and let the offense grow with this 18-year-old freshman ?
“ He ’ s an extremely talented kid , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arm , ” said Dorrell , obviously intrigued by Lewis ’ physical gifts .
“ His challenge , like most people in their first year ( of college ) , will be picking up our system , being able to perform it in a timely manner and understand it .
”

This crazy, stupid year of the coronavirus invites new Colorado football coach Karl Dorrell and the Buffs to fail. Think he cares?
Rather than curl up on the sofa with a bag of Cheetos in surrender to the grim realities of 2020, Dorrell has decided to come out swinging to pick a fight with every Pac-12 team on CU’s schedule.
“We’re trying to get ourselves in that championship seat,” Dorrell said. “I know people are probably scoffing at that.”
Well, Mr. Dorrell, let me be the first to scoff. The Buffs? Championship material? In 2020? Emoji me ROTFL. Are you nuts, Coach?
Sitting at his desk, with CU’s first game only 31 days away, Dorrell didn’t have a starting quarterback. Heck, at 2:35 on Wednesday afternoon, Dorrell had yet to hear word if his team would be allowed by Boulder County health officials to take the field for its first practice, scheduled fewer than 48 hours away.
“We’re hopeful to have practice on Friday. But we don’t know for sure yet,” Dorrell said.
After initially declaring it unwise to play football with the clear-and-present dangers presented by COVID-19, conference leadership caved to economic pressure. So the Buffs, Ducks and Trojans belatedly will kick off the first weekend of November, in the hopes of squeezing in seven games in seven weeks, with no wiggle room for a virus outbreak inside any Pac-12 locker room, during this unusual season.
“Unusual is an understatement,” said Dorrell, chuckling.
Quite possibly the worst year any football coach could ever pick to implement fresh ideas with a new team is 2020. But Dorrell seems undaunted. “I still have great aspirations for this team,” he said.
Colorado could well be listed as the underdog in no fewer than six of the seven games on its schedule, with the home-opener against UCLA probably the Buffs’ best shot at victory in November. For the first time since 2007, CU will open the season without a quarterback that has previously started a game on its roster.
Who’s going to be the starting QB for the Buffs? If I’ve been asked that question once, I’ve been asked it at last 25 times during the past six months.
“Only 25?” said Dorrell.
He admits the search for a quarterback is the one place where the Buffs feel an extreme time crunch due to all the chaos caused by COVID. The coach might be forced to end the competition for starting QB after 15 practices, in order to give the winner of this job a fair chance to develop a rhythm with CU teammates.
If Dorrell wants to take the easy way out, I suppose he could pick Sam Noyer to start at QB against the Bruins on Nov. 7. He has completed 21 passes for 179 yards during his career with the Buffs, which also included a position switch to defense and nearly came to an end when Noyer considered graduating after last season in order to play elsewhere in 2020.
No offense, but it’s impossible to say Noyer without thinking stopgap.
While junior Tyler Lytle will also get a look at quarterback, the lone buzz-worthy candidate is freshman Brendon Lewis, a four-star recruit out of Texas. He’s touted as a true pass-run dual threat. His work in the CU weight room is already the stuff of legend.
If offensive coordinator Darrin Chiaverini’s dream of putting a Patrick Mahomes scare into CU opponents has any chance of becoming reality, then why not give Lewis the job from Day 1 and let the offense grow with this 18-year-old freshman?
“He’s an extremely talented kid, a tremendous athlete, has a really good arm,” said Dorrell, obviously intrigued by Lewis’ physical gifts. “His challenge, like most people in their first year (of college), will be picking up our system, being able to perform it in a timely manner and understand it.”


thedenverpost--2020-10-08--Avalanche selects four forwards on Day 2 of NHL draft; Elizabeth’s Ty Smilanic goes to Florida Panth

Avalanche selects four forwards on Day 2 of NHL draft; Elizabeth’s Ty Smilanic goes to Florida Panthers

After choosing defenseman Justin Barron on Tuesday night in the first round ( 25th overall ) of the NHL draft , the Avalanche on Wednesday selected four forwards .
Colorado added Jean-Luc Foudy ( third round ) , Colby Ambrosio ( fourth ) , Ryder Rolston ( fifth ) and Nils Aman ( sixth ) .
Ambrosio and Rolston are freshmen at Boston College and Notre Dame , respectively .
Foudy will continue to develop with his junior team in Windsor , Ontario , and Aman likely will remain playing in his native Sweden .
Colorado traded 10 spots down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ select Rolston , the son of former Avalanche forward Brian Rolston — who played 50 games with Avs general manager Joe Sakic in 1999-2000 .
It was Colorado ’ s only trade .
“ We didn ’ t want to lose him , ” Alan Hepple , the Avs ’ director of amateur scouting , said of Rolston .
Foudy , 18 , had 43 points ( 15 goals ) in 59 games for the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League last season .
Foudy ’ s brother , Liam , was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jackets in the 2018 draft .
“ Of course , it ’ s always an honor , being drafted into the NHL .
It ’ s an amazing experience , ” Jean-Luc Foudy said in a Zoom call .
Smilanic , two Pioneers drafted .
Ty Smilanic of Elizabeth finally heard his name called 12 picks into the third round Wednesday , going 74th overall to the Florida Panthers during Day 2 of the NHL draft .
Smilanic is an 18-year-old freshman at Quinnipiac .
The former midget triple-A star for the Colorado @ @ @ @ @ @ @ skaters .
“ It was really long , ” Smilanic said of the wait he shared with his family at a hotel in Hamden , Conn. , outside the Quinnipiac campus .
“ At the end of the day , I still got picked .
I ’ m still wearing an NHL hat right now .
I ’ m pretty happy .
My parents are ecstatic about it .
They said they ’ re on Cloud 9 .
It ’ s an awesome feeling to be the reason they ’ re that happy.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ teammates Mike Benning and Carter Savoie were selected in the fourth round .
Benning , a defenseman , went 95th to Florida , and Savoie , a forward , went five picks later to his hometown Edmonton Oilers .
Footnote .
Wyatt Schingoethe , a center committed to DU for 2021-22 , was selected in the seventh round ( 195th ) by the Toronto Maple Leafs .
First round ( 25th overall ) — D Justin Barron , 6-2 , 195 , Halifax , Nova Scotia .
Plays for the Halifax Mooseheads of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ round ( 75 ) — C Jean-Luc Foudy , 5-11 , 177 , Scarborough , Ontario .
Will remain with his junior team , the OHL ’ s Windsor Spitfires , next season .
Fourth round ( 118 ) — F Colby Ambrosio , 5-9 , 170 , Welland , Ontario .
He led the USHL ’ s Tri-City Story with 26 goals and 50 points last season .
Fifth round ( 139 ) — F Ryder Rolston , 6-1 , 175 , Birmingham , Mich. Had 3 points ( 16 goals ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last season .
Sixth round ( 167 ) — F Nils Aman , 6-2 , 179 , Avesta , Sweden .
Had 47 points ( 14 goals ) in 30 games in Swedish junior league last season .

After choosing defenseman Justin Barron on Tuesday night in the first round (25th overall) of the NHL draft, the Avalanche on Wednesday selected four forwards.
Colorado added Jean-Luc Foudy (third round), Colby Ambrosio (fourth), Ryder Rolston (fifth) and Nils Aman (sixth). Ambrosio and Rolston are freshmen at Boston College and Notre Dame, respectively. Foudy will continue to develop with his junior team in Windsor, Ontario, and Aman likely will remain playing in his native Sweden.
Colorado traded 10 spots down and gave Pittsburgh its seventh-round pick to select Rolston, the son of former Avalanche forward Brian Rolston — who played 50 games with Avs general manager Joe Sakic in 1999-2000. It was Colorado’s only trade.
“We didn’t want to lose him,” Alan Hepple, the Avs’ director of amateur scouting, said of Rolston.
Foudy, 18, had 43 points (15 goals) in 59 games for the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League last season. Foudy’s brother, Liam, was the 18th pick of the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2018 draft.
“Of course, it’s always an honor, being drafted into the NHL. It’s an amazing experience,” Jean-Luc Foudy said in a Zoom call.
Smilanic, two Pioneers drafted. Ty Smilanic of Elizabeth finally heard his name called 12 picks into the third round Wednesday, going 74th overall to the Florida Panthers during Day 2 of the NHL draft. Smilanic is an 18-year-old freshman at Quinnipiac. The former midget triple-A star for the Colorado Thunderbirds was ranked 24th among North American skaters.
“It was really long,” Smilanic said of the wait he shared with his family at a hotel in Hamden, Conn., outside the Quinnipiac campus. “At the end of the day, I still got picked. I’m still wearing an NHL hat right now. I’m pretty happy. My parents are ecstatic about it. They said they’re on Cloud 9. It’s an awesome feeling to be the reason they’re that happy.”
University of Denver freshmen and longtime teammates Mike Benning and Carter Savoie were selected in the fourth round. Benning, a defenseman, went 95th to Florida, and Savoie, a forward, went five picks later to his hometown Edmonton Oilers.
Footnote. Wyatt Schingoethe, a center committed to DU for 2021-22, was selected in the seventh round (195th) by the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Avs’ draft picks
First round (25th overall) — D Justin Barron, 6-2, 195, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Plays for the Halifax Mooseheads of the Quebec Major Junior League.
Third round (75) — C Jean-Luc Foudy, 5-11, 177, Scarborough, Ontario. Will remain with his junior team, the OHL’s Windsor Spitfires, next season.
Fourth round (118) — F Colby Ambrosio, 5-9, 170, Welland, Ontario. He led the USHL’s Tri-City Story with 26 goals and 50 points last season.
Fifth round (139) — F Ryder Rolston, 6-1, 175, Birmingham, Mich. Had 3 points (16 goals) for USHL’s Waterloo Black Hawks last season.
Sixth round (167) — F Nils Aman, 6-2, 179, Avesta, Sweden. Had 47 points (14 goals) in 30 games in Swedish junior league last season.