thedenverpost--2020-09-14--Keeler: Will Broncos stick a fork in Phillip Lindsay? Not if he’s got anything to say about it.

Go on .
Write him off .
The way you wrote Phillip Lindsay off when he blew out his knee at Denver South .
The way you wrote him off at CU .
The way you wrote him off when 32 NFL teams turned their backs on him during the 2018 draft .
The way you wrote him off when the Broncos signed him anyway .
“ I can remember the Broncos telling me that when he walked into camp , the veterans loved him from Day 1 , ” CU radio analyst and former Buffs football coach Gary Barnett @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and third-year Broncos tailback .
“ I asked them , ‘ Is he going to make it ?
’ They said , ‘ He ’ s going to make it because the veterans love him so much .
He wins them over.
’ I don ’ t think ( Melvin Gordon ) changes that .
Everybody in that league , in that huddle , wants one of those guys .
It ’ s hard to find that , and he ’ s got it.
” We ’ ve been shoveling dirt on Lindsay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years now , haven ’ t we ?
And all the kid does is keep kicking it right back in our faces .
Lindsay ’ s in the final year of his rookie contract , and sure enough , out come the shovels again .
Broncos general manager John Elway spent last winter being coy about Lindsay ’ s contract future , then thanked No .
30 — the first undrafted free agent to ever rush for at least 1,000 yards in each of his first two NFL seasons — by chucking $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chargers tailback .
As a cap move , that last one left us scratching our heads a little .
As a depth move , on paper , it gives the Broncos the best tailback combo in the division and one of the best on the planet .
It also gives second-year quarterback Drew Lock , he of only five NFL career starts and the world on his shoulders , a pair of stud tailbacks — with three Pro Bowl selections between them since 2016 — as security blankets to fall back on .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ wheels with which to grind out the clock with a lead against the Chiefs , assuming those leads are even a thing anymore .
Still , Lindsay deserved better .
Better than getting squeezed into a tailback time-share , anyway , after two years of being the good soldier and the silver lining for a team that went 13-19 under two head coaches and four starting quarterbacks .
“ I don ’ t get paid to sit there and call the plays .
That ’ s not my job , ” Lindsay said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I get the ball and when I ’ m in the game , to make an explosive play .
That ’ s how I think about it .
For me , I ’ ve never needed 15 , 25 , a bunch of carries .
I just need to get a couple of carries that fit me and I ’ m explosive with.
” Yes , Gordon is bigger than Lindsay .
He ’ s stronger .
He ’ s also has posted at least 15 starts in a season just once over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
To Austin Gayle ’ s eyes , if Lindsay wants to cash in for 2021 — either in Denver or someplace else — he needs , first off , to be available .
Secondly , it ’ s got to be less about the carries that fit .
And more about the catches .
“ Austin Ekeler is a good example , when he was in a similar situation with Melvin Gordon ( in Los Angeles ) , ” said Gayle , associated director of content at Pro Football Focus .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the passing game that it helped him get a contract extension.
” COVID or no COVID , passers still rule .
Sid Gillman and Bill Walsh live on in Bruce Arians and Doug Pederson , three yards and a cloud of dink .
Denver ’ s 2020 happiness hinges on coronavirus playing nice ( Good luck , pal ! )
and on Lock proving those last five games of 2019 were more aperitif than mirage .
Which brings us back to the bit about security blankets .
Ekeler was a passing-down machine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gordon ’ s 1A , averaging 6.8 targets per game , 10.8 yards per catch , and snaring 85.2 % of the balls thrown his way .
Lindsay , by contrast , averaged 3.0 targets , 5.6 yards per catch , and hauled in 72.9 % of his targets .
The Chargers signed Ekeler to a four-year , $ 24.5-million deal this past March .
They were also content to let Gordon walk into Elway ’ s waiting arms .
Featured tailbacks , 25-carry monsters such as the Titans ’ Derrick Henry , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ darn near as extinct .
“ If Phillip Lindsay wants to get ( that payday ) , you have to be versatile , ” Gayle stressed .
“ You have to catch passes out of the backfield and line up in the slot , line up as a receiver .
I ’ m not necessarily talking about pass protection .
I ’ m talking about receiving ability .
Ekeler wouldn ’ t have the contract he has now on his rushing ability.
” • With foundation built last December , Broncos QB Drew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ instruction to flourish in 2020 • Broncos scouting report : How Denver matches up against Titans and predictions • Long snapper Jacob Bobenmoyer , a UNC product , gives Broncos special teams added dimension with snapping velocity and coverage skills • Broncos Journal : An easy way to break four-year playoff drought ?
More takeaways .
• “ Elway : A Relentless Life ” author talks about new book on Broncos GM John Elway Go on .
Write him off .
The way you wrote him off after wrist surgery .
The way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tacked onto the script .
“ I don ’ t care who it is ; they ’ re going to have to outwork Phillip Lindsay , ” Barnett said .
“ That ’ s just who he is .
It ’ s been that way his whole life .
‘ He isn ’ t big enough.
’ ‘ He can ’ t get drafted.
’ That ’ s just become who he is .
I don ’ t know if I ’ ve known anybody that exemplifies that as much as he has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s just got it .
He wants to win and he wants Melvin Gordon to help him win .
He hopes Melvin Gordon can keep up with him , that ’ s my guess.
” Go on .
Write him off .
Although it ’ s awfully hard to stick a fork into something you can ’ t catch .

Go on. Write him off. The way you wrote Phillip Lindsay off when he blew out his knee at Denver South. The way you wrote him off at CU. The way you wrote him off when 32 NFL teams turned their backs on him during the 2018 draft. The way you wrote him off when the Broncos signed him anyway.
“I can remember the Broncos telling me that when he walked into camp, the veterans loved him from Day 1,” CU radio analyst and former Buffs football coach Gary Barnett said of Lindsay, the Denver native and third-year Broncos tailback.
“I asked them, ‘Is he going to make it?’ They said, ‘He’s going to make it because the veterans love him so much. He wins them over.’ I don’t think (Melvin Gordon) changes that. Everybody in that league, in that huddle, wants one of those guys. It’s hard to find that, and he’s got it.”
We’ve been shoveling dirt on Lindsay’s football career for about seven years now, haven’t we? And all the kid does is keep kicking it right back in our faces.
Lindsay’s in the final year of his rookie contract, and sure enough, out come the shovels again. Broncos general manager John Elway spent last winter being coy about Lindsay’s future, then thanked No. 30 — the first undrafted free agent to ever rush for at least 1,000 yards in each of his first two NFL seasons — by chucking $16 million at Gordon, the former Chargers tailback.
As a cap move, that last one left us scratching our heads a little. As a depth move, on paper, it gives the Broncos the best tailback combo in the division and one of the best on the planet.
It also gives second-year quarterback Drew Lock, he of only five NFL career starts and the world on his shoulders, a pair of stud tailbacks — with three Pro Bowl selections between them — as security blankets to fall back on. It gives coach Vic Fangio twice the wheels with which to grind out the clock with a lead against the Chiefs, assuming those leads are even a thing anymore.
Still, Lindsay deserved better. Better than getting squeezed into a tailback time-share, anyway, after two years of being the good soldier and the silver lining for a team that went 13-19 under two head coaches and four starting quarterbacks.
“I don’t get paid to sit there and call the plays. That’s not my job,” Lindsay said. “My job is, when I get the ball and when I’m in the game, to make an explosive play. That’s how I think about it. For me, I’ve never needed 15, 25, a bunch of carries. I just need to get a couple of carries that fit me and I’m explosive with.”
Yes, Gordon is bigger than Lindsay. He’s stronger. He’s also has posted at least 15 starts in a season just once over his first five years in the NFL. To Austin Gayle’s eyes, if Lindsay wants to cash in for 2021 — either in Denver or someplace else — he needs, first off, to be available. Secondly, it’s got to be less about the carries that fit. And more about the catches.
“Austin Ekeler is a good example, when he was in a similar situation with Melvin Gordon (in Los Angeles),” said Gayle, associated director of content at Pro Football Focus. “And (Ekeler) was so effective in the passing game that it helped him get a contract extension.”
COVID or no COVID, passers still rule. Sid Gillman and Bill Walsh live on in Bruce Arians and Doug Pederson, three yards and a cloud of dink. Denver’s 2020 happiness hinges on coronavirus playing nice (Good luck, pal!) and on Lock proving those last five games of 2019 were more aperitif than mirage.
Which brings us back to the bit about security blankets. Ekeler was a passing-down machine last fall as the 1B back to Gordon’s 1A, averaging 6.8 targets per game, 10.8 yards per catch, and snaring 85.2% of the balls thrown his way. Lindsay, by contrast, averaged 3.0 targets, 5.6 yards per catch, and hauled in 72.9% of his targets.
The Chargers signed Ekeler to a four-year, $24.5-million deal this past March. They were also content to let Gordon walk into Elway’s waiting arms. Featured tailbacks, 25-carry monsters such as the Titans’ Derrick Henry, are old-school. Football dinosaurs. And darn near as extinct.
“If Phillip Lindsay wants to get (that payday), you have to be versatile,” Gayle stressed. “You have to catch passes out of the backfield and line up in the slot, line up as a receiver. I’m not necessarily talking about pass protection. I’m talking about receiving ability. Ekeler wouldn’t have the contract he has now on his rushing ability.”
Go on. Write him off. The way you wrote him off after wrist surgery. The way you wrote him off once Gordon got tacked onto the script.
“I don’t care who it is; they’re going to have to outwork Phillip Lindsay,” Barnett said. “That’s just who he is. It’s been that way his whole life. ‘He isn’t big enough.’ ‘He can’t get drafted.’ That’s just become who he is. I don’t know if I’ve known anybody that exemplifies that as much as he has through the years.
“He’s just got it. He wants to win and he wants Melvin Gordon to help him win. He hopes Melvin Gordon can keep up with him, that’s my guess.”
Go on. Write him off. Although it’s awfully hard to stick a fork into something you can’t catch.


thedenverpost--2020-09-14--Denver weather: Sunny and warm before the Broncos’ first game of the season

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Sunny and clear skies are in the forecast Monday before the Broncos kick off their season, according to the National Weather Service.
Temperatures will reach 88 degrees during the day with a slight southeast wind reaching 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. It will cool in the evening with a low around 56 with winds potentially gusting up to 16 mph.
Sunny, warm weather will continue through the week as high temperatures will reach the mid-to-high 80s.


thedenverpost--2020-09-14--Guest commentary: “Group living” change to Denver zoning won’t help affordable housing problem

A proposed “ Group Living Code Amendment ” to the Denver Zoning Code has been adopted by the Denver Planning Board , and will soon be considered by the Denver City Council .
The Council should reject this poorly conceived and ill-advised amendment .
Among other things , the amendment would permit up to five unrelated adults and any number of their relatives to live together in a single house , apartment or other dwelling unit anywhere in Denver .
One additional unrelated adult and unlimited relatives would be allowed for every 200 square feet in excess of 1,600 square @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to a maximum of 10 unrelated adults plus unlimited relatives .
All residents must occupy the entire home and live as a non-profit housekeeping unit .
According to the city ’ s official summary of the amendment , “ Zoning regulations have historically perpetuated inequality by excluding members of some races or groups from neighborhoods in Denver .
… Housing affordability is one of many factors contributing to homelessness in Denver and other cities .
Now more than ever , the city needs to ensure people are able to seek solutions like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the city ’ s planning department is declaring that zoning laws perpetuate racism and that the amendment would make housing more affordable and reduce homelessness .
The first statement is a fabrication and the second is completely wrong .
Among other things , zoning laws are used to create “ nice ” neighborhoods , by requiring larger lot sizes and only single family residences .
It is not the zoning , however , that has historically kept Black families from enjoying the benefits of living in these coveted neighborhoods .
It was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homeowners , Realtors and lenders that excluded people of color .
Those conspiracies have been unmasked , declared illegal and are no longer a realistic concern in even Denver ’ s most expensive neighborhoods .
Anyone of any color can live anywhere they want to live in Denver .
It ’ s one of the greatest things about our city .
The second lie , that removing limits on the number of people who can share a single house or apartment will reduce the cost of housing and reduce homelessness , is just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ driven and poorly conceived legislation that will actually reduce the affordability of housing in Denver .
Allowing more unrelated people to be crammed into any Denver home will increase the value of that home and every other home with the option of doing the same thing .
Five families can together pay a lot more rent or a much larger mortgage than the current single family .
So the newly rezoned property will quickly become worth more to own or rent .
Those who can today afford to buy a modest house will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and instead end up sharing a few rooms with their family in that same modest house .
And , as housing costs increase , homelessness will increase , not decrease .
Diminished property values are not the issue But expensive single-family homes will eventually be surrounded by overcrowded slums .
One by one , homeowners will react by moving out and renting their home to four or five families to share .
It ’ s simple economics .
While density increases property values , it ’ s not a good thing for affordability @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traffic or happiness .
Fortunately , zoning laws can be used to reduce density and thereby improve affordability .
For example , they could create new single-family residential areas that are “ gentrification-proof ” by virtue of a minimum lot size and a maximum house size .
Denver City Council should reject the Amendment .
It makes no sense .
Lee Terry is the founder of The Middle Ground , an online people ’ s think tank sponsoring nonpartisan , moderate ideas to improve our lives .
To send a letter to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail .

A proposed “Group Living Code Amendment” to the Denver Zoning Code has been adopted by the Denver Planning Board, and will soon be considered by the Denver City Council. The Council should reject this poorly conceived and ill-advised amendment.
Among other things, the amendment would permit up to five unrelated adults and any number of their relatives to live together in a single house, apartment or other dwelling unit anywhere in Denver. One additional unrelated adult and unlimited relatives would be allowed for every 200 square feet in excess of 1,600 square feet in the house or dwelling unit up to a maximum of 10 unrelated adults plus unlimited relatives. All residents must occupy the entire home and live as a non-profit housekeeping unit.
According to the city’s official summary of the amendment, “Zoning regulations have historically perpetuated inequality by excluding members of some races or groups from neighborhoods in Denver. … Housing affordability is one of many factors contributing to homelessness in Denver and other cities. Now more than ever, the city needs to ensure people are
able to seek solutions like sharing housing costs.” In short, the city’s planning department is declaring that zoning laws perpetuate racism and that the amendment would make housing more affordable and reduce homelessness. The first statement is a fabrication and the second is completely wrong.
Among other things, zoning laws are used to create “nice” neighborhoods, by requiring larger lot sizes and only single family residences. It is not the zoning, however, that has historically kept Black families from enjoying the benefits of living in these coveted neighborhoods. It was a longstanding series of silent conspiracies between white homeowners, Realtors and lenders that excluded people of color. Those conspiracies have been unmasked, declared illegal and are no longer a realistic concern in even Denver’s most expensive neighborhoods. Anyone of any color can live anywhere they want to live in Denver. It’s one of the greatest things about our city.
The second lie, that removing limits on the number of people who can share a single house or apartment will reduce the cost of housing and reduce homelessness, is just well-intended foolishness. The result is ideologically driven and poorly conceived legislation that will actually reduce the affordability of housing in Denver.
Allowing more unrelated people to be crammed into any Denver home will increase the value of that home and every other home with the option of doing the same thing. Five families can together pay a lot more rent or a much larger mortgage than the current single family. So the newly rezoned property will quickly become worth more to own or rent. Those who can today afford to buy a modest house will be financially squeezed out of that market and instead end up
sharing a few rooms with their family in that same modest house. And, as housing costs increase, homelessness will increase, not decrease.
Diminished property values are not the issue But expensive single-family homes will eventually be surrounded by overcrowded slums. One by one, homeowners will react by moving out and renting their home to four or five families to share. It’s simple economics. While density increases property values, it’s not a good thing for affordability, quality of life,
crime, traffic or happiness. Fortunately, zoning laws can be used to reduce density and thereby improve affordability. For example, they could create new single-family residential areas that are “gentrification-proof” by virtue of a minimum lot size and a maximum house size.
Denver City Council should reject the Amendment. It makes no sense.
Lee Terry is the founder of The Middle Ground, an online people’s think tank sponsoring nonpartisan, moderate ideas to improve our lives.
To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.


thedenverpost--2020-09-14--Broncos scouting report: How Denver matches up against Titans and predictions

Tennessee Titans ( 0-0 ) at Denver Broncos ( 0-0 ) , Monday , 8:10 p.m. MT , Empower Field at Mile High , ESPN , 850 AM , 94.1 FM , 103.5 FM 1 .
Jurrell Casey vs. former team .
Casey , who came to Denver via trade from Tennessee in the offseason in exchange for a seventh-round pick , won ’ t have any shortage of motivation in facing his former team .
Casey said the Titans threw him “ to the trash , ” and he felt disrespected by how Tennessee handled the trade .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ They brought me here to Denver to help this defense stay on top , and that ’ s what I ’ ll do.
” 2 .
Drew Lock ’ s first 2020 look .
After going 4-1 in December as the team ’ s starting quarterback , fans and pundits alike spent the entire offseason hyping up the quarterback ’ s Year 2 potential .
Lock ’ s ability to rise to that hype begins in front of a national , primetime audience against a team that came up one win @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year .
Considering the success he had in 2019 , how will Lock do if/when adversity comes his way Monday night ?
3 .
Broncos ’ running back reps. Phillip Lindsay is the first undrafted player in NFL history to start his career with consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons , but that didn ’ t stop GM John Elway from going to the free-agent market to acquire veteran Melvin Gordon on a two-year , $ 16 million deal .
Who takes the first series ?
How will new offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur divvy up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a good glimpse into the RB depth chart .
Who has the edge ?
Tennessee features one of the NFL ’ s elite rushing attacks , highlighted by tailback Derrick Henry , a Pro Bowler who led the NFL with 1,540 yards on the ground and 16 rushing touchdowns in 2019 .
Roger Saffold III is the anchor of the Titans ’ offensive line .
And the Broncos have initial question marks at linebacker considering the void left by the injured Von Miller .
Ryan Tannehill took over for Marcus Mariota in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last year , and Tannehill never looked back .
Expect the Titans ’ passing attack to be more formidable and look for wideout A.J .
Brown to grow in his second year .
The Broncos ’ secondary , meanwhile , is beefed up with the addition of A.J .
Bouye and a now-healthy Bryce Callahan .
With Lindsay and Gordon providing a dual-threat , the Broncos are more stout in the run game heading into 2020 , at least on paper .
Meanwhile , the Titans added three-time Pro Bowl linebacker/edge rusher Jadeveon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bolster a run defense that ranked in the middle of the league last year with 14 rushing touchdowns allowed .
Lock has no shortage of weapons , although others may have to pick up slack if No .
1 wideout Courtland Sutton ( sprained AC joint ) is limited or out due to his shoulder injury .
Beyond Sutton , first-round draft pick Jerry Jeudy will be making his NFL debut .
The Titans have proven cornerbacks in Adoree ’ Jackson and former Super Bowl hero Malcolm Butler .
Brandon McManus is coming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ connected on 29-of-34 field goal attempts ( 85.3 % ) , including a game-winner , while the Broncos have a new punter in Sam Martin , who specializes in directional punts .
The Titans bring back Pro Bowl punter Brett Kern and also recently signed veteran kicker Stephen Gostkowski on Sept. 3 .
Edge : Titans • With foundation built last December , Broncos QB Drew Lock leaned on 2 coaches for offseason instruction to flourish in 2020 • Keeler : Will Broncos stick a fork in Phillip Lindsay ?
Not if he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
• Long snapper Jacob Bobenmoyer , a UNC product , gives Broncos special teams added dimension with snapping velocity and coverage skills • Broncos Journal : An easy way to break four-year playoff drought ?
More takeaways .
• “ Elway : A Relentless Life ” author talks about new book on Broncos GM John Elway The Broncos make sure to avoid last year ’ s 0-4 start and show they can win temporarily without Miller by piling up five sacks and win on Jeudy ’ s 22-yard touchdown catch .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with three touchdown passes , including two to Jeudy , while the Denver defense prevents Tennessee ’ s ground attack from taking over .
We all know 2020 stinks .
And we all are trying to make the best of it .
But how good can Broncos be without the injured Miller ?
Here ’ s hoping they surprise me .

Tennessee Titans (0-0) at Denver Broncos (0-0), Monday, 8:10 p.m. MT, Empower Field at Mile High, ESPN, 850 AM, 94.1 FM, 103.5 FM
3 Things to watch
1. Jurrell Casey vs. former team. Casey, who came to Denver via trade from Tennessee in the offseason in exchange for a seventh-round pick, won’t have any shortage of motivation in facing his former team. Casey said the Titans threw him “to the trash,” and he felt disrespected by how Tennessee handled the trade. The five-time Pro Bowler is ready for Monday: “They brought me here to Denver to help this defense stay on top, and that’s what I’ll do.”
2. Drew Lock’s first 2020 look. After going 4-1 in December as the team’s starting quarterback, fans and pundits alike spent the entire offseason hyping up the quarterback’s Year 2 potential. Lock’s ability to rise to that hype begins in front of a national, primetime audience against a team that came up one win short of a Super Bowl appearance last year. Considering the success he had in 2019, how will Lock do if/when adversity comes his way Monday night?
3. Broncos’ running back reps. Phillip Lindsay is the first undrafted player in NFL history to start his career with consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons, but that didn’t stop GM John Elway from going to the free-agent market to acquire veteran Melvin Gordon on a two-year, $16 million deal. Who takes the first series? How will new offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur divvy up the reps? Week 1 will provide a good glimpse into the RB depth chart.
Who has the edge?
When the Titans run
Tennessee features one of the NFL’s elite rushing attacks, highlighted by tailback Derrick Henry, a Pro Bowler who led the NFL with 1,540 yards on the ground and 16 rushing touchdowns in 2019. Roger Saffold III is the anchor of the Titans’ offensive line. And the Broncos have initial question marks at linebacker considering the void left by the injured Von Miller.
Edge: Titans
When the Titans pass
Ryan Tannehill took over for Marcus Mariota in the Broncos’ 16-0 win over the Titans last year, and Tannehill never looked back. Expect the Titans’ passing attack to be more formidable and look for wideout A.J. Brown to grow in his second year. The Broncos’ secondary, meanwhile, is beefed up with the addition of A.J. Bouye and a now-healthy Bryce Callahan.
Edge: Broncos
When the Broncos run
With Lindsay and Gordon providing a dual-threat, the Broncos are more stout in the run game heading into 2020, at least on paper. Meanwhile, the Titans added three-time Pro Bowl linebacker/edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney in the offseason, which will bolster a run defense that ranked in the middle of the league last year with 14 rushing touchdowns allowed.
Edge: Even
When the Broncos pass
Lock has no shortage of weapons, although others may have to pick up slack if No. 1 wideout Courtland Sutton (sprained AC joint) is limited or out due to his shoulder injury. Beyond Sutton, first-round draft pick Jerry Jeudy will be making his NFL debut. The Titans have proven cornerbacks in Adoree’ Jackson and former Super Bowl hero Malcolm Butler.
Edge: Even
Special teams
Brandon McManus is coming off a decent year in which he connected on 29-of-34 field goal attempts (85.3%), including a game-winner, while the Broncos have a new punter in Sam Martin, who specializes in directional punts. The Titans bring back Pro Bowl punter Brett Kern and also recently signed veteran kicker Stephen Gostkowski on Sept. 3.
Edge: Titans
Post predictions
Ryan O’Halloran, beat writer: Broncos 27, Titans 23
The Broncos make sure to avoid last year’s 0-4 start and show they can win temporarily without Miller by piling up five sacks and win on Jeudy’s 22-yard touchdown catch.
Kyle Newman, beat writer: Broncos 24, Titans 20
Lock carries over his momentum from 2019 with three touchdown passes, including two to Jeudy, while the Denver defense prevents Tennessee’s ground attack from taking over.
Mark Kiszla, columnist: Titans 24, Broncos 20
We all know 2020 stinks. And we all are trying to make the best of it. But how good can Broncos be without the injured Miller? Here’s hoping they surprise me.


thedenverpost--2020-09-15--Broncos Briefs: Shoulder injury forces receiver Courtland Sutton to miss first NFL game

Receiver Courtland Sutton missed the first game of his NFL career Monday night because of a shoulder injury sustained early in Thursday ’ s practice .
Listed as questionable on the injury report and labeled as “ 50-50 ” by coach Vic Fangio after Saturday ’ s practice , Sutton ’ s sprained AC joint forced the Broncos to make him inactive against Tennessee .
In Sutton ’ s place , the Broncos had five receivers active : Jerry Jeudy ( pro debut ) , Tim Patrick , DaeSean Hamilton , Diontae Spencer and Tyrie Cleveland ( pro debut ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( hamstring ) .
The Broncos ’ rationale about Sutton could be simple : Fifteen games remain and they have a short week before playing at Pittsburgh on Sunday .
Also inactive were outside linebacker Von Miller ( ankle ) , inside linebacker Mark Barron ( hamstring ) and three healthy scratches — guard Netane Muti , defensive lineman McTelvin Agim and tight end Albert Okwuegbunam .
Tuszka , Locke promoted .
About five hours before kickoff , the Broncos promoted outside linebacker Derrek Tuszka and safety P.J .
Locke from the practice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made because a new NFL rule allows teams to elevate two practice squad players per week .
If Tuszka and Locke are returned to the practice squad , they won ’ t have to go through waivers .
A player can be promoted via this rule twice during the season ; if they are called up a third time , they must go through waivers .
Shurmur on sideline .
Broncos offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur made his play-calling debut Monday and he was stationed at field level instead of the coach ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it both ways , ” he said last week .
“ I like being on the field with the quarterbacks and it ’ s an easier transition sending in the plays as well .
There ’ s nothing like the personal interaction .
I actually have a good view .
I ’ ve trained myself to see a great deal from the sideline.
” Two years ago , offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave called plays from the field and box and last year , Rich Scangarello called every game from the box .
Home-opening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last week after Miller was injured .
The Titans closed as a three-point favorite after opening as a 2 1/2-point underdog .
The Broncos were a September home underdog for only the eighth time since 1984 , according to Oddsshark ’ s database .
Entering Monday , the Broncos were 5-2 against the spread and 4-3 straight-up in those games .
McManus on new deal .
Ahead of the season opener , kicker Brandon McManus signed a four-year contract extension that runs through 2024 .
Asked if it was important to get the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ started , McManus said : “ The deal didn ’ t have to be done .
I would have felt comfortable going into the season not having a contract ( for next year ) .
… Obviously , things worked out for both sides .
Now I can focus on playing the games and helping us win some games.
” Catching up Calitro .
Inside linebacker Austin Calitro was acquired from Cincinnati for defensive lineman Christian Covington on Sept. 4 .
He had five practices heading into the opener .
Special teams coordinator @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time for Calitro to get caught up in learning the defense and special teams systems .
“ If it was ( a short week ) , it would be very difficult because you lose almost two days , ” McMahon said last week .
“ He ’ s a great special teams player and he understands all the schemes and he ’ s coming from a scheme that we ’ re going to use also .
It ’ s been pretty easy in terms of working out the time between me and ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) because we ’ ve had all these extra days.
” Riddick ’ s message .
ESPN analyst Louis Riddick was asked last week how he would navigate the Broncos ’ mindset after losing Miller .
“ Look , Von is a Hall of Famer so no one is going to be able to be convinced that whoever fills in for Von , they ’ ll just pick up right where they left off , ” Riddick said .
“ Players aren ’ t oblivious to that .
What ( Fangio ) will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look , we ’ re going to all have to do our job and we ’ re going to have to all raise our level , we ’ re going to have to play complementary football and we ’ re going to have to make sure we shut down the run , the secondary is going to have to increase their level of performance , we ’ re going to have to make sure we control the football offensively and the special teams wins the field position battle.
’ “ That ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ultimate team game.
” Footnotes .
The Broncos ’ captains for Monday were defensive end Jurrell Casey ( a former Titans player ) , left guard Dalton Risner and inside linebacker Joe Jones .
… Cardboard cutouts that Broncos fans purchased on the team ’ s website were located in the first 15 rows of both end zones and the first row behind the visitor ’ s bench .

Receiver Courtland Sutton missed the first game of his NFL career Monday night because of a shoulder injury sustained early in Thursday’s practice.
Listed as questionable on the injury report and labeled as “50-50” by coach Vic Fangio after Saturday’s practice, Sutton’s sprained AC joint forced the Broncos to make him inactive against Tennessee. In Sutton’s place, the Broncos had five receivers active: Jerry Jeudy (pro debut), Tim Patrick, DaeSean Hamilton, Diontae Spencer and Tyrie Cleveland (pro debut). Also inactive was rookie KJ Hamler (hamstring).
The Broncos’ rationale about Sutton could be simple: Fifteen games remain and they have a short week before playing at Pittsburgh on Sunday.
Also inactive were outside linebacker Von Miller (ankle), inside linebacker Mark Barron (hamstring) and three healthy scratches — guard Netane Muti, defensive lineman McTelvin Agim and tight end Albert Okwuegbunam.
Tuszka, Locke promoted. About five hours before kickoff, the Broncos promoted outside linebacker Derrek Tuszka and safety P.J. Locke from the practice squad.
No corresponding roster moves were made because a new NFL rule allows teams to elevate two practice squad players per week. If Tuszka and Locke are returned to the practice squad, they won’t have to go through waivers.
A player can be promoted via this rule twice during the season; if they are called up a third time, they must go through waivers.
Shurmur on sideline. Broncos offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur made his play-calling debut Monday and he was stationed at field level instead of the coach’s box.
“I’ve done it both ways,” he said last week. “I like being on the field with the quarterbacks and it’s an easier transition sending in the plays as well. There’s nothing like the personal interaction. I actually have a good view. I’ve trained myself to see a great deal from the sideline.”
Two years ago, offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave called plays from the field and box and last year, Rich Scangarello called every game from the box.
Home-opening underdog. The oddsmakers flipped the point-spread last week after Miller was injured. The Titans closed as a three-point favorite after opening as a 2 1/2-point underdog. The Broncos were a September home underdog for only the eighth time since 1984, according to Oddsshark’s database. Entering Monday, the Broncos were 5-2 against the spread and 4-3 straight-up in those games.
The Broncos weren’t a September home underdog from 1985-2001.
McManus on new deal. Ahead of the season opener, kicker Brandon McManus signed a four-year contract extension that runs through 2024.
Asked if it was important to get the deal squared away before the regular season started, McManus said: “The deal didn’t have to be done. I would have felt comfortable going into the season not having a contract (for next year). … Obviously, things worked out for both sides. Now I can focus on playing the games and helping us win some games.”
Catching up Calitro. Inside linebacker Austin Calitro was acquired from Cincinnati for defensive lineman Christian Covington on Sept. 4. He had five practices heading into the opener. Special teams coordinator Tom McMahon said there was plenty of time for Calitro to get caught up in learning the defense and special teams systems.
“If it was (a short week), it would be very difficult because you lose almost two days,” McMahon said last week. “He’s a great special teams player and he understands all the schemes and he’s coming from a scheme that we’re going to use also. It’s been pretty easy in terms of working out the time between me and (inside linebackers coach) Reggie (Herring) because we’ve had all these extra days.”
Riddick’s message. ESPN analyst Louis Riddick was asked last week how he would navigate the Broncos’ mindset after losing Miller.
“Look, Von is a Hall of Famer so no one is going to be able to be convinced that whoever fills in for Von, they’ll just pick up right where they left off,” Riddick said. “Players aren’t oblivious to that. What (Fangio) will do is say, ‘Hey, look, we’re going to all have to do our job and we’re going to have to all raise our level, we’re going to have to play complementary football and we’re going to have to make sure we shut down the run, the secondary is going to have to increase their level of performance, we’re going to have to make sure we control the football offensively and the special teams wins the field position battle.’
“That’s what football is. It’s the ultimate team game.”
Footnotes. The Broncos’ captains for Monday were defensive end Jurrell Casey (a former Titans player), left guard Dalton Risner and inside linebacker Joe Jones. … Cardboard cutouts that Broncos fans purchased on the team’s website were located in the first 15 rows of both end zones and the first row behind the visitor’s bench.


thedenverpost--2020-09-15--Denver City Council rejects police contract negotiated by Hancock administration

Denver officials and the police union must return to the negotiation table after City Council rejected a proposed contract agreement Monday night that would have given officers raises as the city faces massive tax shortfalls and furloughs .
The council has not rejected a union contract proposal in recent memory , if it ’ s ever happened at all .
If city and union officials can ’ t reach a new agreement , the matter will head to arbitration , where it will be settled by an independent third party .
The vote was 8-5 against the contract , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Jolon Clark , Chris Herndon and Debbie Ortega in support .
The council members in opposition complained about a lack of equity given the financial hit other city employees are taking and blamed the Hancock administration for largely excluding them from the negotiations .
Some also noted that they were uncomfortable voting on such a substantial contract before seeing Mayor Michael Hancock ’ s proposed 2021 budget , which will be released Tuesday .
“ We are being asked to vote on something without all of the information in front of us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We are not dealing with a full deck of cards here … and that is not OK. ” In a statement , Hancock called the decision shortsighted and irresponsible and said it places city employees and services at further risk of layoffs and cuts while showing a “ total disregard ” for officers willing to share the citywide sacrifice .
“ The agreement presented to City Council was the best deal possible on behalf of our taxpayers and the officers who protect them , balancing the sacrifice public servants must make during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to public safety , ” Hancock said .
The proposal drew criticism even before Hancock passed the final version to council for review , and early this month several members of the council voiced their disapproval of the document .
While the rest of the city ’ s departments face possible furloughs next year , police are exempt from taking the unpaid days .
City departments across the board have been asked to propose cuts of up to 11 % of their budgets and the police union contract would have included $ 5 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ estimated $ 250 million budget — for 2021 .
But those cuts would have ended with the year , and in 2022 all officers in the union would have received a 2.7 % raise at a taxpayer cost of $ 4.4 million .
Flynn , however , said the proposed contract would have cut officers ’ pay in 2021 by about 3 % before it ’ s raised again in 2022 .
That swap would be the financial equivalent of eight furlough days for officers , he said .
Aside from the financials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against police because of situations in which officers have killed people of color .
During a public comment session earlier in the evening , resident Lani Rush asked council to consider the department ’ s violent history and recent calls from the community to defund police .
Hancock and Public Safety Officer Murphy Robinson — who oversees the police department — have said they ’ re open to changes within the department , but they will not defund the agency .

Denver officials and the police union must return to the negotiation table after City Council rejected a proposed contract agreement Monday night that would have given officers raises as the city faces massive tax shortfalls and furloughs.
The council has not rejected a union contract proposal in recent memory, if it’s ever happened at all. If city and union officials can’t reach a new agreement, the matter will head to arbitration, where it will be settled by an independent third party.
The vote was 8-5 against the contract, with council members Kevin Flynn, Kendra Black, Jolon Clark, Chris Herndon and Debbie Ortega in support.
The council members in opposition complained about a lack of equity given the financial hit other city employees are taking and blamed the Hancock administration for largely excluding them from the negotiations. Some also noted that they were uncomfortable voting on such a substantial contract before seeing Mayor Michael Hancock’s proposed 2021 budget, which will be released Tuesday.
“We are being asked to vote on something without all of the information in front of us,” Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer said. “We are not dealing with a full deck of cards here … and that is not OK.”
In a statement, Hancock called the decision shortsighted and irresponsible and said it places city employees and services at further risk of layoffs and cuts while showing a “total disregard” for officers willing to share the citywide sacrifice.
“The agreement presented to City Council was the best deal possible on behalf of our taxpayers and the officers who protect them, balancing the sacrifice public servants must make during an economic downturn with our chartered responsibility to public safety,” Hancock said.
The proposal drew criticism even before Hancock passed the final version to council for review, and early this month several members of the council voiced their disapproval of the document.
While the rest of the city’s departments face possible furloughs next year, police are exempt from taking the unpaid days.
City departments across the board have been asked to propose cuts of up to 11% of their budgets and the police union contract would have included $5 million in cuts — out of an estimated $250 million budget — for 2021. But those cuts would have ended with the year, and in 2022 all officers in the union would have received a 2.7% raise at a taxpayer cost of $4.4 million.
Flynn, however, said the proposed contract would have cut officers’ pay in 2021 by about 3% before it’s raised again in 2022. That swap would be the financial equivalent of eight furlough days for officers, he said.
Aside from the financials, there is also some public sentiment against police because of situations in which officers have killed people of color. During a public comment session earlier in the evening, resident Lani Rush asked council to consider the department’s violent history and recent calls from the community to defund police.
Hancock and Public Safety Officer Murphy Robinson — who oversees the police department — have said they’re open to changes within the department, but they will not defund the agency.


thedenverpost--2020-09-15--Broncos vs. Titans live blog: Real-time updates from the Week 1 NFL game at Empower Field at Mile Hi

Broncos vs. Titans live blog: Real-time updates from the Week 1 NFL game at Empower Field at Mile High

Live updates , tweets , photos , analysis and more from the Broncos game against the Tennessee Titans at Empower @ @ @ @ @ Denver on Sept. 14 , 2020 .
Mobile users , if you can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ tap here .

AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post
DeMarcus Walker (57) of the Denver Broncos and Jurrell Casey (99) raise their fists as they stand for the national anthem before the first quarter against the Tennessee Titans on Monday, Sept. 14, 2020.


thedenverpost--2020-09-14--Keeler: Kawhi’s a Monstar. The Nuggets are the Bad News Bears. And Michael Malone’s built an underdo

Keeler: Kawhi’s a Monstar. The Nuggets are the Bad News Bears. And Michael Malone’s built an underdog that America’s falling in love with.

Monstars vs .
The Bad News Bears .
Game 7 .
Winner gets LeBron .
“ I almost feel like we ’ re The Bad News Bears and I ’ m Coach Buttermaker , ” Nuggets coach Michael Malone offered on the eve of Tuesday ’ s showdown with the big , bad Los Angeles Clippers .
“ We ’ re a team that nobody really looks at and takes us seriously .
And our guys , I think , have taken that personally.
” You know who these Clippers are ?
The Monstars .
The best of everything , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ruthless basketball machine .
Kawhi .
PG13 .
Mr. 94 Feet .
LouWill .
Trezz .
Doc .
In the other corner ?
Pure Looney Tunes .
A Serbian who shoots off his back foot .
A Canadian who ’ s into Bruce Lee .
A rookie with a wonky back .
A defensive stopper with hip issues .
A 35-year-old power forward .
Manute Bol ’ s kid .
Misfits and oddballs who don ’ t know when to quit .
“ But we don ’ t believe ( that label @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sounds like he ’ s having the time of his life making the Charles Barkleys of the world pound crow .
“ We don ’ t believe that ’ s what we are .
We feel that we ’ re just as good as anybody .
We feel like we ’ re an NBA championship-caliber team.
” The Clippers may call Hollywood home , but the Nuggets are the ones living out a movie script .
Down 3-1 .
Back off the mat .
Down 3-1 .
Back again .
Jason Voorhees didn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Or defy this much logic , this quickly .
“ Everybody counted us out in the Utah series , ” Malone said .
“ Everyone ’ s counted us out going into this ( Clippers ) series .
I think on ESPN , they had polled 19 of their ‘ experts ’ and most had us losing in four games or five games , a few in six .
And not one person picked us to get to Game 7 or win the series .
And I understand that .
But I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve embraced .
We ’ ve enjoyed playing the role of a spoiler .
“ This is , hey , it ’ s all about the Boston Celtics , the Miami Heat , the Lakers .
And everybody can ’ t wait for the ( All- ) Los Angeles Western Conference finals .
But there ’ s a little city in Colorado called Denver .
And you know , we ’ re trying to do our part to make some noise and kind of further cement our position in the Western Conference and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we belong there.
” Whatever happens Tuesday , the rest of the country is starting to figure out that they belong , too .
The Nuggets aren ’ t just battling the Jazz and Clippers .
They ’ ve been wrestling with two generations of NBA narratives , tagged by the coastal cool kids as a flyover franchise in a flyover town that hasn ’ t won jack since the ABA merger more than four decades ago .
Funky uniforms and freaky altitude .
Perennial postseason bridesmaids .
The Atlanta Hawks of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season , I felt a lot of people ( said ) , ‘ Yeah , the Nuggets are a good team , but ... ’ There ’ s always a ‘ but , ’ ” Malone mused .
“ And I think in these playoffs , and ( in ) this situation and this bubble , how challenging this situation can be , for us to continue to rise again and again from the face of adversity , I think we ’ re taking the ‘ but ’ away .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team.
’ Period .
And it ’ s great to be a part of that … helping lead a group of men that are wonderful to be around.
” • Denver Nuggets vs. L.A. Clippers : Game 7 keys to shocking NBA and the world • Nuggets guard Jamal Murray should be “ ready to go ” for Game 7 after scary fall • Alexander : Can Clippers beat a team that just won ’ t go away ?
• Keeler : Kawhi Leonard , Clippers look like choke artists .
And the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nightmare that never ends .
• Nuggets teammates on Nikola Jokic ’ s Game 6 heroics : “ He ’ s the best player in the world ” Speaking of that group , if you ’ re Buttermaker , then which one of your motley crew is Kelly Leak ?
“ As far as the Kelly Leak , I don ’ t know , ” Malone replied with a grin .
“ I can ’ t picture one of our guys running a dirt bike in the outfield , getting away from security @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( Boyle ) guy myself , who told the Yankees to take that trophy and shove up their you-know-what .
“ But it is satisfying .
It ’ s satisfying to win .
It ’ s satisfying to be in the playoffs and do some things that are historical in nature for the NBA , but also for ( the ) Denver Nuggets franchise.
” If the Monstars prevail , they can shove it where the sun doesn ’ t shine .
But if we ’ ve learned anything from the last two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never know .
This spoiler thing ?
To paraphrase a wise baseball man , it ’ s a hard habit to break , once you start .

Monstars vs. The Bad News Bears. Game 7. Winner gets LeBron.
“I almost feel like we’re The Bad News Bears and I’m Coach Buttermaker,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone offered on the eve of Tuesday’s showdown with the big, bad Los Angeles Clippers. “We’re a team that nobody really looks at and takes us seriously. And our guys, I think, have taken that personally.”
You know who these Clippers are? The Monstars. The best of everything, nicked from everywhere. A finely crafted, ruthless basketball machine. Kawhi. PG13. Mr. 94 Feet. LouWill. Trezz. Doc.
In the other corner? Pure Looney Tunes. A Serbian who shoots off his back foot. A Canadian who’s into Bruce Lee. A rookie with a wonky back. A defensive stopper with hip issues. A 35-year-old power forward. Manute Bol’s kid. Misfits and oddballs who don’t know when to quit.
“But we don’t believe (that label),” said Malone, who sounds like he’s having the time of his life making the Charles Barkleys of the world pound crow.
“We don’t believe that’s what we are. We feel that we’re just as good as anybody. We feel like we’re an NBA championship-caliber team.”
The Clippers may call Hollywood home, but the Nuggets are the ones living out a movie script. Down 3-1. Back off the mat. Down 3-1. Back again. Jason Voorhees didn’t have this many lives. Or defy this much logic, this quickly.
“Everybody counted us out in the Utah series,” Malone said. “Everyone’s counted us out going into this (Clippers) series. I think on ESPN, they had polled 19 of their ‘experts’ and most had us losing in four games or five games, a few in six. And not one person picked us to get to Game 7 or win the series. And I understand that. But I think it’s something that we’ve embraced. We’ve enjoyed playing the role of a spoiler.
“This is, hey, it’s all about the Boston Celtics, the Miami Heat, the Lakers. And everybody can’t wait for the (All-) Los Angeles Western Conference finals. But there’s a little city in Colorado called Denver. And you know, we’re trying to do our part to make some noise and kind of further cement our position in the Western Conference and the NBA hierarchy. Because we feel we belong there.”
Whatever happens Tuesday, the rest of the country is starting to figure out that they belong, too.
The Nuggets aren’t just battling the Jazz and Clippers. They’ve been wrestling with two generations of NBA narratives, tagged by the coastal cool kids as a flyover franchise in a flyover town that hasn’t won jack since the ABA merger more than four decades ago. Funky uniforms and freaky altitude. Perennial postseason bridesmaids. The Atlanta Hawks of the West.
“And coming into this season, I felt a lot of people (said), ‘Yeah, the Nuggets are a good team, but...’ There’s always a ‘but,’” Malone mused.
“And I think in these playoffs, and (in) this situation and this bubble, how challenging this situation can be, for us to continue to rise again and again from the face of adversity, I think we’re taking the ‘but’ away. It’s, ‘The Nuggets are a good team.’ Period. And it’s great to be a part of that … helping lead a group of men that are wonderful to be around.”
Speaking of that group, if you’re Buttermaker, then which one of your motley crew is Kelly Leak?
“As far as the Kelly Leak, I don’t know,” Malone replied with a grin. “I can’t picture one of our guys running a dirt bike in the outfield, getting away from security. I was more of a Tanner (Boyle) guy myself, who told the Yankees to take that trophy and shove up their you-know-what.
“But it is satisfying. It’s satisfying to win. It’s satisfying to be in the playoffs and do some things that are historical in nature for the NBA, but also for (the) Denver Nuggets franchise.”
If the Monstars prevail, they can shove it where the sun doesn’t shine. But if we’ve learned anything from the last two weeks, it’s that ya never know.
This spoiler thing? To paraphrase a wise baseball man, it’s a hard habit to break, once you start.


thedenverpost--2020-09-14--Billionaire hedge fund manager Steve Cohen agrees to buy Mets

NEW YORK — Billionaire hedge fund manager Steve Cohen has agreed to buy the New York Mets from the Wilpon and Katz families .
The team announced the agreement on Monday .
The deal is subject to the approval of Major League Baseball owners .
Cohen also entered negotiations to buy the Mets last year , but the deal fell apart in February .
He bought an 8 % limited partnership stake in 2012 for $ 40 million .
The deal that failed to close would have seen him acquire an 80 % controlling share in a transaction that valued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The current Mets ownership group is headed by Fred Wilpon , brother-in-law Saul Katz and Wilpon ’ s son Jeff , the team ’ s chief operating officer .
Cohen first bought into the Mets when the team sought $ 20 million minority investment stakes following the collapse of Bernard Madoff ’ s Ponzi scheme , which heavily cost the Wilpons and their companies .
The limited partnership shares were sold after a proposed $ 200 million sale of a stake of the Mets to hedge fund manager David Einhorn fell through in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and president of Point72 Asset Management .
Cohen controlled SAC Capital Advisors , which in 2013 pleaded guilty to criminal fraud charges .
SAC agreed to pay a $ 900 million fine and forfeit another $ 900 million to the federal government , though $ 616 million that SAC companies had already agreed to pay to settle parallel actions by the Securities and Exchange Commission was to be deducted from the $ 1.8 billion .
The publisher Doubleday & Co. bought the Mets in 1980 from the family of founding owner Joan Payson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ company owning 95 % of the team and Fred Wilpon controlling 5 % .
When Doubleday & Co. was sold to the media company Bertelsmann AG in 1986 , the publisher sold its shares of the team for nearly $ 81 million to Fred Wilpon and Nelson Doubleday , who became 50-50 owners .
Wilpon led a buyout of Doubleday ’ s shares in 2002 and became chairman and sole controlling owner .
Katz , the owner ’ s brother-in-law and partner in the real estate firm Sterling Equities Inc. , became team @ @ @ @ @ @ @

NEW YORK — Billionaire hedge fund manager Steve Cohen has agreed to buy the New York Mets from the Wilpon and Katz families.
The team announced the agreement on Monday. The deal is subject to the approval of Major League Baseball owners.
Cohen also entered negotiations to buy the Mets last year, but the deal fell apart in February. He bought an 8% limited partnership stake in 2012 for $40 million. The deal that failed to close would have seen him acquire an 80% controlling share in a transaction that valued the team at $2.6 billion.
The current Mets ownership group is headed by Fred Wilpon, brother-in-law Saul Katz and Wilpon’s son Jeff, the team’s chief operating officer.
Cohen first bought into the Mets when the team sought $20 million minority investment stakes following the collapse of Bernard Madoff’s Ponzi scheme, which heavily cost the Wilpons and their companies. The limited partnership shares were sold after a proposed $200 million sale of a stake of the Mets to hedge fund manager David Einhorn fell through in 2011.
The 64-year-old Cohen is CEO and president of Point72 Asset Management.
Cohen controlled SAC Capital Advisors, which in 2013 pleaded guilty to criminal fraud charges. SAC agreed to pay a $900 million fine and forfeit another $900 million to the federal government, though $616 million that SAC companies had already agreed to pay to settle parallel actions by the Securities and Exchange Commission was to be deducted from the $1.8 billion.
The publisher Doubleday & Co. bought the Mets in 1980 from the family of founding owner Joan Payson for $21.1 million, with the company owning 95% of the team and Fred Wilpon controlling 5%.
When Doubleday & Co. was sold to the media company Bertelsmann AG in 1986, the publisher sold its shares of the team for nearly $81 million to Fred Wilpon and Nelson Doubleday, who became 50-50 owners.
Wilpon led a buyout of Doubleday’s shares in 2002 and became chairman and sole controlling owner. Katz, the owner’s brother-in-law and partner in the real estate firm Sterling Equities Inc., became team president and Jeff Wilpon became COO.


thedenverpost--2020-09-14--Big 12 feeling blue after 0-3 weekend against Sun Belt

LAWRENCE , Kan. — Maybe the Big 12 Conference should have followed the lead of the Big Ten and Pac-12 and opted out of playing college football this fall .
Or at least opted out of scheduling the Sun Belt .
The lower-tier conference went 3-0 against the Power Five league over the weekend , a stunning performance highlighted by Louisiana-Lafayette ’ s romp over then-No .
23 Iowa State .
Arkansas State also won at Kansas State and Coastal Carolina went to Kansas and outclassed the Jayhawks in what may have been the best day in the history of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what the Sun Belt is .
We didn ’ t want to let the Sun Belt down , ” Chanticleers coach Jamey Caldwell said after their 38-23 win over the Jayhawks , a game that ended just after midnight and capped the upset-filled Saturday .
“ Just proud of the effort , ” Caldwell said , “ and hopefully the people back on the East Coast and in Conway were up to see it.
” If not , they certainly took note of it Sunday .
That ’ s when the latest AP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Big Ten and Pac-12 and elsewhere that are not playing this fall ineligible for the ranking .
That opened the door for voters to select 10 newcomers for the poll .
Louisiana-Lafayette landed at No .
19 with Sun Belt member Appalachian State tied with Kentucky at No .
23 following its win over Charlotte .
Arkansas State received the sixth-most votes of schools that are just outside the Top 25 .
“ It ’ s a great win but I hope not , ” Red Wolves coach Blake Anderson said , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Wildcats was a program-defining one .
“ I hope there ’ s a way bigger and better win ahead of us .
Not by any means satisfied .
Excited and very proud , but by no means is this the best we can do .
We still got a lot better football to be played.
” Arkansas State was a bit fortunate in that it already had a game under its belt , losing to Memphis the previous week .
But just like it was the first time on the field for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into chaos by the pandemic , it was the first time Louisiana-Lafayette and Coastal Carolina lined up for a kickoff .
Both looked better prepared than their big-boy brethren .
The Ragin ’ Cajuns , who were last ranked in 1943 , trailed the Cyclones just 14-10 at halftime .
Coach Billy Napier ’ s team took the lead on a 78-yard touchdown pass late in the third quarter , added a punt return touchdown early in the fourth and managed to shut out Iowa State and quarterback Brock Purdy over the final @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wins in school history .
It was the Ragin ’ Cajuns first win over a Top 25 opponent on the road , snapping an 0-26 skid .
Their only other win over a Top 25 team came at home in 1996 , 29-22 over Texas A & M .
“ We ’ ve got a lot of belief in our process .
We ’ ve got a lot of belief that the University of Louisiana should always have a very competitive team , ” Napier said .
“ We ’ re fortunate that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from our administration .
They decided they wanted to have an exceptional Group of 5 football program and gave us the money to go hire the people .
They gave us the resources and some of the things inside the building to help us really run basically a Power Five operation.
” In short , Napier said , “ this is what we expected to happen.
” Kansas coach Les Miles sure didn ’ t expect Coastal Carolina to whip his team for the second straight year .
But after a change in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chanticleers were supposed to host the Jayhawks — Chadwell ’ s team headed to an empty Memorial Stadium and won a road game over Kansas for the second consecutive season .
While it was a banner weekend for the Sun Belt , it was ugly all-around for the Big 12 .
Oklahoma , Texas and West Virginia took care of business , though the Sooners did it with a depleted roster caused by so many positive COVID-19 tests that their game against Missouri State was nearly postponed .
Baylor did have its opener @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tests within the Bulldogs ’ program , and will instead play a hastily scheduled game against Houston — which also had its opener against Memphis postponed — this weekend .
Speaking of Houston — or at least Houston Baptist — it took Texas Tech turning back a 2-point try in the final minutes for the Big 12 team to hold off the Huskies for a 35-33 victory over the Football Championship Subdivision school .
Rough weekend for the Big 12 indeed .

LAWRENCE, Kan. — Maybe the Big 12 Conference should have followed the lead of the Big Ten and Pac-12 and opted out of playing college football this fall.
Or at least opted out of scheduling the Sun Belt.
The lower-tier conference went 3-0 against the Power Five league over the weekend, a stunning performance highlighted by Louisiana-Lafayette’s romp over then-No. 23 Iowa State. Arkansas State also won at Kansas State and Coastal Carolina went to Kansas and outclassed the Jayhawks in what may have been the best day in the history of the league.
“You saw today what the Sun Belt is. We didn’t want to let the Sun Belt down,” Chanticleers coach Jamey Caldwell said after their 38-23 win over the Jayhawks, a game that ended just after midnight and capped the upset-filled Saturday.
“Just proud of the effort,” Caldwell said, “and hopefully the people back on the East Coast and in Conway were up to see it.”
If not, they certainly took note of it Sunday.
That’s when the latest AP Top 25 was released with schools from the Big Ten and Pac-12 and elsewhere that are not playing this fall ineligible for the ranking. That opened the door for voters to select 10 newcomers for the poll. Louisiana-Lafayette landed at No. 19 with Sun Belt member Appalachian State tied with Kentucky at No. 23 following its win over Charlotte.
Arkansas State received the sixth-most votes of schools that are just outside the Top 25.
“It’s a great win but I hope not,” Red Wolves coach Blake Anderson said, when asked whether the last-minute win over the Wildcats was a program-defining one. “I hope there’s a way bigger and better win ahead of us. Not by any means satisfied. Excited and very proud, but by no means is this the best we can do. We still got a lot better football to be played.”
Arkansas State was a bit fortunate in that it already had a game under its belt, losing to Memphis the previous week. But just like it was the first time on the field for the Big 12 following an offseason thrown into chaos by the pandemic, it was the first time Louisiana-Lafayette and Coastal Carolina lined up for a kickoff.
Both looked better prepared than their big-boy brethren.
The Ragin’ Cajuns, who were last ranked in 1943, trailed the Cyclones just 14-10 at halftime. Coach Billy Napier’s team took the lead on a 78-yard touchdown pass late in the third quarter, added a punt return touchdown early in the fourth and managed to shut out Iowa State and quarterback Brock Purdy over the final 30 minutes for one of the biggest wins in school history.
It was the Ragin’ Cajuns first win over a Top 25 opponent on the road, snapping an 0-26 skid. Their only other win over a Top 25 team came at home in 1996, 29-22 over Texas A&M.
“We’ve got a lot of belief in our process. We’ve got a lot of belief that the University of Louisiana should always have a very competitive team,” Napier said. “We’re fortunate that we’ve got the necessary things from our administration. They decided they wanted to have an exceptional Group of 5 football program and gave us the money to go hire the people. They gave us the resources and some of the things inside the building to help us really run basically a Power Five operation.”
In short, Napier said, “this is what we expected to happen.”
Kansas coach Les Miles sure didn’t expect Coastal Carolina to whip his team for the second straight year. But after a change in schedules caused by the pandemic — the Chanticleers were supposed to host the Jayhawks — Chadwell’s team headed to an empty Memorial Stadium and won a road game over Kansas for the second consecutive season.
While it was a banner weekend for the Sun Belt, it was ugly all-around for the Big 12.
Oklahoma, Texas and West Virginia took care of business, though the Sooners did it with a depleted roster caused by so many positive COVID-19 tests that their game against Missouri State was nearly postponed. Baylor did have its opener against Louisiana Tech postponed because of positive tests within the Bulldogs’ program, and will instead play a hastily scheduled game against Houston — which also had its opener against Memphis postponed — this weekend.
Speaking of Houston — or at least Houston Baptist — it took Texas Tech turning back a 2-point try in the final minutes for the Big 12 team to hold off the Huskies for a 35-33 victory over the Football Championship Subdivision school.
Rough weekend for the Big 12 indeed.


thedenverpost--2020-09-14--Titans place CB Adoree Jackson on IR before opener at Denver

NASHVILLE , Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have placed starting cornerback Adoree Jackson on injured reserve and replaced him by @ @ @ @ @ the active roster from the practice squad .
The Titans made the moves Monday hours @ @ @ @ @ Denver .
Jackson was added to the injury report Friday after being limited by a @ @ @ @ @ be eligible to come off injured reserve in three weeks , the day after the @ @ @ @ @ the season on Oct. 4 against Pittsburgh .
A fifth-round pick by Seattle in 2015 @ @ @ @ @ of the 28 games in his career .
He played nine games last season , @ @ @ @ @ and returned a blocked field goal 63 yards for a touchdown at Indianapolis .
The @ @ @ @ @ Jeremy McNichols and wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine from the practice squad for the game against @ @ @ @ @ linebacker Daren Bates to the practice squad and cut linebacker Malik Jefferson and defensive back @ @ @ @ @ squad .

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have placed starting cornerback Adoree Jackson on injured reserve and replaced him by signing cornerback Tye Smith to the active roster from the practice squad.
The Titans made the moves Monday hours before their season opener at Denver.
Jackson was added to the injury report Friday after being limited by a knee issue. Jackson will be eligible to come off injured reserve in three weeks, the day after the Titans’ fourth game of the season on Oct. 4 against Pittsburgh.
A fifth-round pick by Seattle in 2015, Smith has started four of the 28 games in his career. He played nine games last season, had a career-high 24 tackles and returned a blocked field goal 63 yards for a touchdown at Indianapolis.
The Titans also promoted running back Jeremy McNichols and wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine from the practice squad for the game against Denver. They also added linebacker Daren Bates to the practice squad and cut linebacker Malik Jefferson and defensive back Chris MIller from the practice squad.


thedenverpost--2020-09-14--Aurora Fire, South Adams County respond to reported chemical spill at Gaylord Rockies resort

A loading dock at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center was evacuated Monday afternoon as Aurora Fire Rescue crews @ @ @ @ @ hazardous materials team investigated a spill that sent one person to the hospital .
Fire @ @ @ @ @ at the Aurora resort reported that chemicals had spilled into some of the drains .
@ @ @ @ @ north side of the resort was evacuated as crews cleaned up the hazard .
The @ @ @ @ @ Aurora Fire Rescue said in a tweet a little after 5 p.m .
The dock @ @ @ @ @ Gaylord staff .
One person who was feeling ill was taken to the hospital with @ @ @ @ @ were treated at the scene .

A loading dock at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center was evacuated Monday afternoon as Aurora Fire Rescue crews and the South Adams County hazardous materials team investigated a spill that sent one person to the hospital.
Fire Lt. Ben Pfeiffer said employees at the Aurora resort reported that chemicals had spilled into some of the drains. A loading dock on the north side of the resort was evacuated as crews cleaned up the hazard.
The chemical was sodium hypochlorite, Aurora Fire Rescue said in a tweet a little after 5 p.m. The dock was turned back to the Gaylord staff.
One person who was feeling ill was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Two others were treated at the scene.


thedenverpost--2020-09-14--Federal judge: Mailing misleading voter information constitutes irreparable harm to Colorado

A federal judge on Monday upheld his order that the U.S .
Postal Service stop delivering flyers with what the state says is misleading information on voting in Colorado , even though the Postal Service says about 75 % of those flyers already have been delivered .
Between about 1.8 and 2.4 million postcards were delivered to Colorado residents last week before U.S. District Court Judge William J. Martinez issued a temporary restraining order at 6:55 p.m. Saturday stopping the mailings , according to court filings Sunday and Monday .
Martinez on Monday refused the Postal Service ’ s request @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part because the order is still stopping more than 555,000 notices from being delivered .
“ The imminent distribution of false and misleading voting information to over half a million Colorado households constitutes irreparable harm , ” Martinez wrote in the decision .
The judge ’ s order to stop delivery of the flyers was prompted by a lawsuit filed by Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold , who argued the mailers presented misleading information about voting in Colorado .
The mailers say voters must request a mail-in ballot , but in Colorado @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ballot and voters do not have to specifically request those ballots .
The Postal Service argues that the mailers , which are being distributed nationally , are not misleading because they tell readers to check their local jurisdictions for details on how to vote , and because they are intended to provide only general information that encourages voting , not to detail state laws .
Griswold said Monday that she learned about the mailers from another state on Thursday , and that she on Friday confirmed with Postal Service leadership in Washington , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sent in Colorado .
“ We asked them not to send it ; they refused , ” she said .
Her office was told only limited mailings had gone out in Colorado on Friday , and that additional mailings would not go out until Monday , she said , adding she was “ pretty shocked ” to see widespread reports Saturday from residents saying that they ’ d received the mailers .
“ The truth is we do not know and the Postal Service has been saying different information , ” she said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She said she believes the lawsuit is still a necessary step to stop the remainder of the flyers from being sent .
“ All we know is that there is misinformation , and I do think it is still worth it to have them stop spreading it , ” she said .
The 75 % of mailers that the Postal Service says they ’ ve delivered includes about 1.7 million postcards delivered from the Denver distribution center , another 171,000 delivered from Grand Junction , plus up to 612,000 flyers delivered from a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Postal Service could not say exactly how many of those 612,000 post cards went to Colorado residents and how many went to New Mexico residents .
The about 1.7 million flyers sent from Denver represented about 75 % of the flyers that distribution center received , according to court documents .
Of the remaining 25 % of flyers from the Denver distribution center , about 15 % — or just over 333,000 postcards — were successfully pulled from the mail delivery process Saturday , according to motions filed on Sunday .
The last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were already in the process of being delivered , the filing said , and could not be easily separated from other mail .
On Monday , U.S. Attorney Jason Dunn said in a court filing that the Postal Service is attempting to manually remove the remaining postcards from the mail processing system .
On Sunday , nearly 30 USPS employees inspected millions of pieces of mail and removed the postcards over the course of about 20 hours , he said .
Post offices in the state also have been advised of the judge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and mail carriers have been instructed not to deliver the postcards to any customers .
Colorado state officials said in court filings that the Postal Service ’ s claim that 75 % of the flyers have been delivered contradicts information postal officials previously gave to the state , as well as statements they made publicly .
Postal Service spokesman David Rupert told The Denver Post on Saturday that the flyers had gone out to a handful of communities , totaling in the thousands of households .
He did not immediately return a request @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a statement Monday that did not address the discrepancy .
State officials also argued that the Postal Service continued to deliver the flyers even after being warned on Thursday that state officials objected to the mailings and being told Friday that litigation was pending .
“ The challenge of removing these Notices from the mail stream arises because of Defendants ’ own conduct in continuing to place them in the mail stream after being put on notice , and being told on Friday that litigation was imminent , ” the filing said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Saturday despite being aware of the lawsuit because the cards had been put into the mail processing system before 1 p.m. Friday .
The flyers were pulled from the Denver distribution center when officials there learned of the lawsuit .
The next hearing in the case is set for Friday .

A federal judge on Monday upheld his order that the U.S. Postal Service stop delivering flyers with what the state says is misleading information on voting in Colorado, even though the Postal Service says about 75% of those flyers already have been delivered.
Between about 1.8 and 2.4 million postcards were delivered to Colorado residents last week before U.S. District Court Judge William J. Martinez issued a temporary restraining order at 6:55 p.m. Saturday stopping the mailings, according to court filings Sunday and Monday.
Martinez on Monday refused the Postal Service’s request to lift the restraining order, in part because the order is still stopping more than 555,000 notices from being delivered.
“The imminent distribution of false and misleading voting information to over half a million Colorado households constitutes irreparable harm,” Martinez wrote in the decision.
The judge’s order to stop delivery of the flyers was prompted by a lawsuit filed by Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold, who argued the mailers presented misleading information about voting in Colorado. The mailers say voters must request a mail-in ballot, but in Colorado, every registered voter receives a mail ballot and voters do not have to specifically request those ballots.
The Postal Service argues that the mailers, which are being distributed nationally, are not misleading because they tell readers to check their local jurisdictions for details on how to vote, and because they are intended to provide only general information that encourages voting, not to detail state laws.
Griswold said Monday that she learned about the mailers from another state on Thursday, and that she on Friday confirmed with Postal Service leadership in Washington, D.C., that the mailers would be sent in Colorado.
“We asked them not to send it; they refused,” she said. Her office was told only limited mailings had gone out in Colorado on Friday, and that additional mailings would not go out until Monday, she said, adding she was “pretty shocked” to see widespread reports Saturday from residents saying that they’d received the mailers.
“The truth is we do not know and the Postal Service has been saying different information,” she said of the number of flyers sent. She said she believes the lawsuit is still a necessary step to stop the remainder of the flyers from being sent.
“All we know is that there is misinformation, and I do think it is still worth it to have them stop spreading it,” she said.
The 75% of mailers that the Postal Service says they’ve delivered includes about 1.7 million postcards delivered from the Denver distribution center, another 171,000 delivered from Grand Junction, plus up to 612,000 flyers delivered from a distribution center in Albuquerque — although the Postal Service could not say exactly how many of those 612,000 postcards went to Colorado residents and how many went to New Mexico residents.
The about 1.7 million flyers sent from Denver represented about 75% of the flyers that distribution center received, according to court documents. Of the remaining 25% of flyers from the Denver distribution center, about 15% — or just over 333,000 postcards — were successfully pulled from the mail delivery process Saturday, according to motions filed on Sunday. The last 10% — about 222,000 postcards — were already in the process of being delivered, the filing said, and could not be easily separated from other mail.
On Monday, U.S. Attorney Jason Dunn said in a court filing that the Postal Service is attempting to manually remove the remaining postcards from the mail processing system. On Sunday, nearly 30 USPS employees inspected millions of pieces of mail and removed the postcards over the course of about 20 hours, he said. Post offices in the state also have been advised of the judge’s order to stop delivery, and mail carriers have been instructed not to deliver the postcards to any customers.
Colorado state officials said in court filings that the Postal Service’s claim that 75% of the flyers have been delivered contradicts information postal officials previously gave to the state, as well as statements they made publicly.
Postal Service spokesman David Rupert told The Denver Post on Saturday that the flyers had gone out to a handful of communities, totaling in the thousands of households. He did not immediately return a request for comment Monday. Another spokesman issued a statement Monday that did not address the discrepancy.
State officials also argued that the Postal Service continued to deliver the flyers even after being warned on Thursday that state officials objected to the mailings and being told Friday that litigation was pending.
“The challenge of removing these Notices from the mail stream arises because of Defendants’ own conduct in continuing to place them in the mail stream after being put on notice, and being told on Friday that litigation was imminent,” the filing said.
Dunn said the Postal Service delivered postcards on Saturday despite being aware of the lawsuit because the cards had been put into the mail processing system before 1 p.m. Friday. The flyers were pulled from the Denver distribution center when officials there learned of the lawsuit.
The next hearing in the case is set for Friday.


thedenverpost--2020-09-14--Douglas County superintendent under investigation for alleged workplace discrimination

Thomas Tucker , the outgoing superintendent of Douglas County School District , was placed on paid administrative leave in early September following an allegation of workplace discrimination and subsequent investigation .
On Sept. 1 , the board of education received a complaint of workplace discrimination against Tucker from a district employee , according to a statement from Douglas County School District .
One week later , Tucker announced his resignation citing personal and family reasons .
“ Per DCSD policy and consistent with best practice , the board of education immediately placed Dr. Tucker on paid administrative leave and retained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and impartial investigation of the allegations , ” the statement said .
The investigation is ongoing .
Tucker could not immediately be reached for comment .
But in a special meeting of the board of education , Tucker called his resignation a personal decision .
His immediate family lives in Ohio and his mother , who resides in Arkansas , is facing health issues , Tucker said .
“ To be very clear , the Doug County School Board of Education has not asked me to resign , ” Tucker said .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some , please do not be so quick to judge.
” In an interview with Colorado Community Media , which first reported Tucker was being investigated for “ improper conduct , ” the outgoing superintendent said his leave was a matter of district protocol .
He ’ s expected to remain on leave until his resignation becomes effective Sept. 30 .
“ There is nothing in that letter that says there is any wrongdoing on my part , ” Tucker said , referring to a letter about administrative leave he received from board @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a form letter that goes out any time there is a complaint.
” Asked if this is the first complaint against Tucker , a district spokesperson said , “ As this is a personnel matter , we can not provide additional information at this time.
” Tucker joined Douglas County School District in 2018 after serving as superintendent of Princeton City Schools in the Cincinnati suburbs .
He was the first Black upper-level administrator in a major central Ohio district and was the first to hold the superintendent ’ s chair in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported at the time .

Editor’s note: The Douglas County School District’s investigation found that Thomas Tucker did not violate any district policies.
Thomas Tucker, the outgoing superintendent of Douglas County School District, was placed on paid administrative leave in early September following an allegation of workplace discrimination and subsequent investigation.
On Sept. 1, the board of education received a complaint of workplace discrimination against Tucker from a district employee, according to a statement from Douglas County School District. One week later, Tucker announced his resignation citing personal and family reasons.
“Per DCSD policy and consistent with best practice, the board of education immediately placed Dr. Tucker on paid administrative leave and retained a third-party investigator to conduct a fair and impartial investigation of the allegations,” the statement said. The investigation is ongoing.
Tucker could not immediately be reached for comment. But in a special meeting of the board of education, Tucker called his resignation a personal decision. His immediate family lives in Ohio and his mother, who resides in Arkansas, is facing health issues, Tucker said.
“To be very clear, the Doug County School Board of Education has not asked me to resign,” Tucker said. “This is my decision and, for some, please do not be so quick to judge.”
In an interview with Colorado Community Media, which first reported Tucker was being investigated for “improper conduct,” the outgoing superintendent said his leave was a matter of district protocol. He’s expected to remain on leave until his resignation becomes effective Sept. 30.
“There is nothing in that letter that says there is any wrongdoing on my part,” Tucker said, referring to a letter about administrative leave he received from board President David Ray. “That’s a form letter that goes out any time there is a complaint.”
Asked if this is the first complaint against Tucker, a district spokesperson said, “As this is a personnel matter, we cannot provide additional information at this time.”
Tucker joined Douglas County School District in 2018 after serving as superintendent of Princeton City Schools in the Cincinnati suburbs. He was the first Black upper-level administrator in a major central Ohio district and was the first to hold the superintendent’s chair in two Ohio districts, The Denver Post reported at the time.


thedenverpost--2020-09-15--How have your working conditions changed in the pandemic? Tell us about it here

Work arrangements have changed in big ways for many people since mid-March , including for those of us in The Denver Post newsroom .
I ’ m Aldo Svaldi , a business reporter and one of the areas I ’ ve been tracking during the pandemic is the changing nature of work .
Some people love working at home , some hate it , some tolerate it .
Some people can ’ t wait to get back , while others are much happier working remotely .
Do you feel isolated and are you missing your colleagues ?
Are you struggling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do you find it hard to juggle the boundary between work and personal life ?
Do you enjoy not having to dress up and tackle a daily commute ?
Are you working more hours or fewer hours and do you feel you are more or less productive than before the pandemic ?
Do you worry about burnout or would you be fine working permanently at home ?
If you have strong feelings one way or the other about working at home , I would appreciate the chance to hear your story .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are doing .
Help me report the news !
If you don ’ t have a specific tip but are interested in being a source for a future story on how this year is unfolding , that works , too .
Just let us know in the form below !

Work arrangements have changed in big ways for many people since mid-March, including for those of us in The Denver Post newsroom.
I’m Aldo Svaldi, a business reporter and one of the areas I’ve been tracking during the pandemic is the changing nature of work. Some people love working at home, some hate it, some tolerate it. Some people can’t wait to get back, while others are much happier working remotely.
Do you feel isolated and are you missing your colleagues? Are you struggling to connect with your managers, or do you find it hard to juggle the boundary between work and personal life? Do you enjoy not having to dress up and tackle a daily commute? Are you working more hours or fewer hours and do you feel you are more or less productive than before the pandemic?
Do you worry about burnout or would you be fine working permanently at home? If you have strong feelings one way or the other about working at home, I would appreciate the chance to hear your story. It would be great to hear how you are doing.
Help me report the news! If you don’t have a specific tip but are interested in being a source for a future story on how this year is unfolding, that works, too. Just let us know in the form below!


thedenverpost--2020-09-15--Denver weather: Warm, sunny, dry weather on tap for the metro area this week

Summer has made a strong comeback and Denver ’ s expected high Tuesday of 90 degrees , 11 degrees over @ @ @ @ @ trend .
If the mercury climbs to 90 , Denver would notch 74 days of @ @ @ @ @ the record of 73 days .
Just a week ago , people from Colorado Springs @ @ @ @ @ , in the mountains and along the northern Front Range , woke up to snow @ @ @ @ @ week , the weather is forecast to be sunny , dry and warmer than normal @ @ @ @ @ the mid to high 80s at least through Friday , according to the National Weather @ @ @ @

Summer has made a strong comeback and Denver’s expected high Tuesday of 90 degrees, 11 degrees over normal, will continue the trend.
If the mercury climbs to 90, Denver would notch 74 days of 90-degree-or-hotter this year, breaking the record of 73 days.
Just a week ago, people from Colorado Springs to the Denver metro area, in the mountains and along the northern Front Range, woke up to snow and cold weather.
This week, the weather is forecast to be sunny, dry and warmer than normal, the highs staying in the mid to high 80s at least through Friday, according to the National Weather Service in Boulder.


thedenverpost--2020-09-15--Guest commentary: University of Colorado deal with PointsBet is smart gamble

University of Colorado Athletic Director Rick George turned some heads last week when he announced the Buffaloes ’ five-year deal with PointsBet , an Australia-based sports betting operator that recently established its U.S. headquarters in Denver and is currently operating in four states , with a launch in Colorado on the very near horizon .
After all , the NCAA has long sounded the alarm when it comes to sports betting and the negative effect that it could have on their product .
In July , University of Pittsburgh Athletic Director Heather Lyle told the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the idea of legalized betting on collegiate athletics , claiming that it “ will have a corrosive and detrimental impact on student-athletes and the general student body alike.
” Earlier this month , several university presidents and athletic directors from schools across Massachusetts wrote to that state ’ s lawmakers urging them to not include college sports in any legislation authorizing sports betting , arguing that it would pose “ unnecessary and unacceptable risks to student athletes , their campus peers , and the integrity and culture of colleges and universities in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see the issue differently , and for good reason : far from having any sort of “ corrosive and detrimental ” effect on college sports , the proliferation of legalized , regulated sports betting is poised to promote – rather than threaten – the integrity of NCAA athletics by moving wagers from the black market where they ’ ve long existed to channels run by state-licensed entities and overseen by state regulators like the Colorado Division of Gaming .
While the NCAA can try to put its head in the sand , there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been occurring on their product for years , notwithstanding the fact that prior to the federal law known as the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act being invalidated by the Supreme Court in May of 2018 , only Nevada was able to offer legalized betting on sports .
Indeed , the American Gaming Association estimated that the 2018 NCAA men ’ s basketball tournament saw approximately $ 10 billion wagered on it across the country , with only 3 % of it being wagered through legal channels .
The fact that licensed sportsbooks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by sports leagues and governing bodies like the NCAA , as well as their member teams or academic institutions .
Bets made through legal , regulated sportsbooks are not only monitored for irregularities through a variety of channels , they are also subject to state taxes , another benefit not conferred by any street corner bookie or offshore sportsbook .
If betting on CU football is going to occur whether it ’ s legal or not , it serves the interests of pretty much everyone in Colorado for as many of those bets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , not by placing a phone call to a bookie or logging into a website that ’ s based in Costa Rica .
Sports betting is here to stay , not just in Colorado but across the United States .
Operators like PointsBet , who have demonstrated what George called a “ commitment to raising awareness around responsible gaming , ” are eager to partner with professional and collegiate institutions across the country to help grow their brand .
If done responsibly , it ’ s an effort that can serve the interests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alike .
Let ’ s hope that other universities take a page out of the Buffaloes ’ playbook in promoting legal , regulated sportsbooks and help put an end to black market betting on college athletics .
Evan Davis is Managing Director , Sports Betting and Gaming , at SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory .
He previously served as Vice President and General Counsel at Rivers Casino in Philadelphia , PA .

University of Colorado Athletic Director Rick George turned some heads last week when he announced the Buffaloes’ five-year deal with PointsBet, an Australia-based sports betting operator that recently established its U.S. headquarters in Denver and is currently operating in four states, with a launch in Colorado on the very near horizon.
After all, the NCAA has long sounded the alarm when it comes to sports betting and the negative effect that it could have on their product. In July, University of Pittsburgh Athletic Director Heather Lyle told the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee that the entire Atlantic Coast Conference was opposed to the idea of legalized betting on collegiate athletics, claiming that it “will have a corrosive and detrimental impact on student-athletes and the general student body alike.”
Earlier this month, several university presidents and athletic directors from schools across Massachusetts wrote to that state’s lawmakers urging them to not include college sports in any legislation authorizing sports betting, arguing that it would pose “unnecessary and unacceptable risks to student athletes, their campus peers, and the integrity and culture of colleges and universities in the Commonwealth.”
Yet George and CU see the issue differently, and for good reason: far from having any sort of “corrosive and detrimental” effect on college sports, the proliferation of legalized, regulated sports betting is poised to promote – rather than threaten – the integrity of NCAA athletics by moving wagers from the black market where they’ve long existed to channels run by state-licensed entities and overseen by state regulators like the Colorado Division of Gaming.
While the NCAA can try to put its head in the sand, there’s no question that betting has been occurring on their product for years, notwithstanding the fact that prior to the federal law known as the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act being invalidated by the Supreme Court in May of 2018, only Nevada was able to offer legalized betting on sports. Indeed, the American Gaming Association estimated that the 2018 NCAA men’s basketball tournament saw approximately $10 billion wagered on it across the country, with only 3% of it being wagered through legal channels.
The fact that licensed sportsbooks have arrived in Colorado should be celebrated by sports leagues and governing bodies like the NCAA, as well as their member teams or academic institutions. Bets made through legal, regulated sportsbooks are not only monitored for irregularities through a variety of channels, they are also subject to state taxes, another benefit not conferred by any street corner bookie or offshore sportsbook. If betting on CU football is going to occur whether it’s legal or not, it serves the interests of pretty much everyone in Colorado for as many of those bets to be made through operators like PointsBet, not by placing a phone call to a bookie or logging into a website that’s based in Costa Rica.
Sports betting is here to stay, not just in Colorado but across the United States. Operators like PointsBet, who have demonstrated what George called a “commitment to raising awareness around responsible gaming,” are eager to partner with professional and collegiate institutions across the country to help grow their brand. If done responsibly, it’s an effort that can serve the interests of sportsbook operators and university athletic departments alike. Let’s hope that other universities take a page out of the Buffaloes’ playbook in promoting legal, regulated sportsbooks and help put an end to black market betting on college athletics.
Evan Davis is Managing Director, Sports Betting and Gaming, at SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory. He
previously served as Vice President and General Counsel at Rivers Casino in Philadelphia, PA.