thedenverpost--2020-10-13--Broncos Mailbag: Why doesn’t NFL add 18th week instead of juggling schedule?

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Ryan , can you explain why the NFL decided to restructure the schedule for several teams instead of just postponing the Broncos-Patriots game until Week 18 ?
It seems like that would ’ ve been a much easier solution , especially when there ’ s another COVID-19 outbreak in the future .
I ’ ll give it a shot , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The NFL is loathed to create a Week 18 , not because it moves the playoffs a week back and potentially the Super Bowl a week back , but what happens if a team has to make up two games ?
That ’ s why the league office has been engaged in scheduling gymnastics the last two weeks .
In the back of their collective mind , the league should be planning for a Week 18 , but only if a team like the Broncos has another game postponed because of the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there ’ s going to be another outbreak in the future ; we ’ ve had only one so far ( Tennessee ) .
New England had four , which isn ’ t an outbreak in my view .
Let ’ s say there are two games that haven ’ t been played when Week 17 is completed .
If it ’ s four teams making up those two games , the NFL should add an 18th week for playoff and draft-pick reasons .
Do you think this impromptu bye week is going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season ?
The Broncos are basically going 17 straight weeks without that usual rest period .
The NFL isn ’ t fair in general and it isn ’ t fair during a pandemic in particular .
The Broncos have games scheduled the next 12 weeks , the same as Tennessee , Green Bay , Detroit and New England .
If the Broncos ’ players want to look at the situation as half-full : They had four consecutive days off after their Thursday night game at the New York Jets and had three consecutive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ morning meeting ) this past weekend .
That coupled with how coach Vic Fangio handles the practice schedule ( shorter sessions/no pads ) should help .
What will be interesting is how sharp the Broncos are against New England this Sunday .
They will have 17 days between the Jets game and the Patriots game .
Will Tim Patrick finally have that breakout year in 2020 ?
With Courtland Sutton out and the recent injuries to KJ Hamler and Noah Fant , it feels like the perfect storm for him to take it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really good in Week 4 and has flashed moments of brilliance throughout his time here in Denver .
And if Fant is out for a while , will we see more from Jake Butt ?
What do you think ?
Patrick : Through four games , he is already breaking out — he ranks second on the Broncos with 16 catches and third with 209 receiving yards .
Minus Sutton ( ACL ) for the year and possibly Hamler ( hamstring ) /Fant ( ankle ) against New England and then Kansas City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the passing game opposite Jerry Jeudy .
Patrick had six catches for 113 yards against the Jets in Week 4 .
Butt : Initially , I thought Fant ’ s injury would keep him out until after the bye week ( three missed games ) .
Now the hope should be that he is back for Week 8 against the Los Angeles Chargers ( two missed games ) .
Butt will be the beneficiary of Fant ’ s absence when the Broncos go with two tight ends ( Butt and Nick Vannett @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the field in three-receiver personnel .
How much will we see of Phillip Lindsay when he returns ?
Is he a 1A/1B guy with Melvin Gordon or does he drop into that No .
2 spot ?
An interesting decision for Fangio and offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur is coming up Sunday .
Yes , the extra week of recovery and practice time should benefit Lindsay , who hasn ’ t played since the first half of Week 1 ( toe injury ) .
But , there is no substitute for game action @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Broncos played New England on Monday , I expected Lindsay to be eased into the flow so he could test his injury , conditioning and sharpness .
Now that they ’ re playing this Sunday , maybe Lindsay ’ s workload is close to a regular level but I figure Fangio/Shurmur will wait to see Lindsay ’ s first handful of snaps before deciding what his role should be .
What ’ s the ETA on Drew Lock coming back to the team ?
And what happens with our quarterback depth when he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has one foot out the door after Brett Rypien ’ s game .
Lock was limited in practice last week and listed as questionable on Saturday ’ s injury report , but Fangio said Sunday he didn ’ t expect to play him .
The rescheduled Patriots game is four weeks to the day since Lock sustained his right shoulder injury at Pittsburgh .
The timetable Fangio provided to the media last month was 3-5 weeks .
If Lock has a solid week of practice and the coaches feel he can withstand a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Patriots Once Lock is healthy , the Broncos do have a decision to make at backup quarterback .
Rypien deserves to stay on the active roster and I would make him the No .
2 .
That Driskel couldn ’ t finish his first game signals the lack of faith in him by the staff so it wouldn ’ t surprise me if he ’ s released and either him or Blake Bortles ( who would also be released ) are signed to the practice squad .
Ryan , which NFL stadium has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one has the worst ?
This will have to be a pre-pandemic survey since clubs have scaled back the pregame offerings .
Best : In no order — New England , Philadelphia , Kansas City and Tampa Bay come to mind , a good combination of a pregame meal and in-game/halftime/post-game snacks .
Worst : Two of the teams I used to cover , Washington and Jacksonville , have a putrid pregame menu , to the point where I would dash to the concession stand or the club area to grab a bite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ Halloran posts his Broncos Mailbag weekly during the season .
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Denver Post Broncos writer Ryan O’Halloran posts his Broncos Mailbag weekly during the season.
You can pose a Broncos- or NFL-related question for the Broncos Mailbag here. Follow Ryan for more daily updates on Twitter.
Ryan, can you explain why the NFL decided to restructure the schedule for several teams instead of just postponing the Broncos-Patriots game until Week 18? It seems like that would’ve been a much easier solution, especially when there’s another COVID-19 outbreak in the future.
— Brandon, Denver
I’ll give it a shot, Brandon. This is my take: The NFL is loathed to create a Week 18, not because it moves the playoffs a week back and potentially the Super Bowl a week back, but what happens if a team has to make up two games? That’s why the league office has been engaged in scheduling gymnastics the last two weeks.
In the back of their collective mind, the league should be planning for a Week 18, but only if a team like the Broncos has another game postponed because of the virus. We don’t know if there’s going to be another outbreak in the future; we’ve had only one so far (Tennessee). New England had four, which isn’t an outbreak in my view.
Let’s say there are two games that haven’t been played when Week 17 is completed. If it’s four teams making up those two games, the NFL should add an 18th week for playoff and draft-pick reasons.
Do you think this impromptu bye week is going to affect the team later in the season? The Broncos are basically going 17 straight weeks without that usual rest period.
— Morris P., San Diego
The NFL isn’t fair in general and it isn’t fair during a pandemic in particular. The Broncos have games scheduled the next 12 weeks, the same as Tennessee, Green Bay, Detroit and New England.
If the Broncos’ players want to look at the situation as half-full: They had four consecutive days off after their Thursday night game at the New York Jets and had three consecutive days off (save for a Saturday morning meeting) this past weekend. That coupled with how coach Vic Fangio handles the practice schedule (shorter sessions/no pads) should help.
What will be interesting is how sharp the Broncos are against New England this Sunday. They will have 17 days between the Jets game and the Patriots game.
Will Tim Patrick finally have that breakout year in 2020? With Courtland Sutton out and the recent injuries to KJ Hamler and Noah Fant, it feels like the perfect storm for him to take it to the next level. He looked really good in Week 4 and has flashed moments of brilliance throughout his time here in Denver. And if Fant is out for a while, will we see more from Jake Butt? What do you think?
— Matt, Grand Junction
Patrick: Through four games, he is already breaking out — he ranks second on the Broncos with 16 catches and third with 209 receiving yards. Minus Sutton (ACL) for the year and possibly Hamler (hamstring)/Fant (ankle) against New England and then Kansas City, Patrick will play a featured role in the passing game opposite Jerry Jeudy. Patrick had six catches for 113 yards against the Jets in Week 4.
Butt: Initially, I thought Fant’s injury would keep him out until after the bye week (three missed games). Now the hope should be that he is back for Week 8 against the Los Angeles Chargers (two missed games). Butt will be the beneficiary of Fant’s absence when the Broncos go with two tight ends (Butt and Nick Vannett) or want a pass-catching tight end on the field in three-receiver personnel.
How much will we see of Phillip Lindsay when he returns? Is he a 1A/1B guy with Melvin Gordon or does he drop into that No. 2 spot?
— Bryce Anderson, Chicago
An interesting decision for Fangio and offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur is coming up Sunday.
Yes, the extra week of recovery and practice time should benefit Lindsay, who hasn’t played since the first half of Week 1 (toe injury). But, there is no substitute for game action to regain a rhythm.
Had the Broncos played New England on Monday, I expected Lindsay to be eased into the flow so he could test his injury, conditioning and sharpness. Now that they’re playing this Sunday, maybe Lindsay’s workload is close to a regular level but I figure Fangio/Shurmur will wait to see Lindsay’s first handful of snaps before deciding what his role should be.
What’s the ETA on Drew Lock coming back to the team? And what happens with our quarterback depth when he returns. Jeff Driskel looks like he has one foot out the door after Brett Rypien’s game.
— Mike, Lakewood
Lock was limited in practice last week and listed as questionable on Saturday’s injury report, but Fangio said Sunday he didn’t expect to play him.
The rescheduled Patriots game is four weeks to the day since Lock sustained his right shoulder injury at Pittsburgh. The timetable Fangio provided to the media last month was 3-5 weeks. If Lock has a solid week of practice and the coaches feel he can withstand a hit, he should start against the Patriots
Once Lock is healthy, the Broncos do have a decision to make at backup quarterback. Rypien deserves to stay on the active roster and I would make him the No. 2. That Driskel couldn’t finish his first game signals the lack of faith in him by the staff so it wouldn’t surprise me if he’s released and either him or Blake Bortles (who would also be released) are signed to the practice squad.
Ryan, which NFL stadium has the best press box food and which one has the worst?
— James, Denver
This will have to be a pre-pandemic survey since clubs have scaled back the pregame offerings.
Best: In no order — New England, Philadelphia, Kansas City and Tampa Bay come to mind, a good combination of a pregame meal and in-game/halftime/post-game snacks.
Worst: Two of the teams I used to cover, Washington and Jacksonville, have a putrid pregame menu, to the point where I would dash to the concession stand or the club area to grab a bite.
Denver Post Broncos writer Ryan O’Halloran posts his Broncos Mailbag weekly during the season.
You can pose a Broncos- or NFL-related question for the Broncos Mailbag here. Follow Ryan for more daily updates on Twitter.


thedenverpost--2020-10-13--Ask Amy: Danger of COVID-19 is not a game of Risk

Dear Amy : Recently I was alarmed to see on Facebook that a few friends had attended a huge gathering where people were not following COVID safety guidelines .
I have been meeting with friends ( only outside ) this summer , but as the weather cools , I am wondering if it will be safe to have a few people over for , say , a game night .
Is there any polite way to ask potential invitees if they have been in any large , unmasked groups recently ?
Or should I just give up on a social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dear Careful : It is wisest to stay up to date regarding CDC and your state and local guidelines , which frequently change .
Your question , however , is about how to ask people a very simple , common sense , and straightforward question : “ Have you been to any gatherings where you or others did NOT follow COVID safety guidelines and where you might possibly have been exposed to the virus ?
” Given that people — even people you are close to — might qualify lying about this as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ white lie , ” and given the quite irrational but human tendency to bend or dismiss the truth to avoid embarrassment , I don ’ t think you can rationally expect a truthful answer to this question from someone who violated guidelines , medical recommendations , and plain old common sense .
In short , the person foolish enough to attend such an event and not voluntarily quarantine and be tested afterward — well , that person is also more likely to lie about it later .
In my opinion , it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game night or other gathering until you have the “ all clear.
” Parlor games , especially , usually involve sitting close together , touching and sharing cards or game pieces , and excited exclamations .
We who live with long winters naturally pine for ways to socialize through the chill , but our patience will be rewarded if we continue to do everything possible to stop the spread of this pandemic .
I urge you to look into playing games online with these friends .
Classics like Monopoly , Risk , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — and word games such as Scrabble and Words with Friends are fun to play virtually .
Trivia games might be the best bet — and they translate well into the Zoom-age .
Dear Amy : My fiance wants to invite “ James , ” his old college buddy , to our wedding .
James and I had a silly drunken fling prior to my relationship with my fiance ( he knows about this and we have come to terms with it ) .
Still , I regret my fling with James .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he is a mean-spirited meddler .
Years ago , he referred to me as “ sloppy seconds ” to my fiance .
Is it unreasonable for me to say that he can ’ t come to the wedding ?
I don ’ t want to act like a Bridezilla .
Dear Hopeful : You and your fiancé each have the right to invite people from your individual list to your wedding .
As obnoxious as “ James ” might be , my own perspective is that you simply not liking someone on your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eliminating him altogether .
However , that “ sloppy seconds ” comment does put James in the invitation “ red zone.
” You and your fiancé should talk about this .
Why does he want to include James ?
Why don ’ t you ?
Would James ’ presence at your wedding and reception ruin it for you ?
Would his absence at the wedding ruin it in some way for your fiancé ?
Having a point of view about who attends your wedding does not make you a “ Bridezilla.
” ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brides who throw tantrums over trivial matters . )
If you sincerely conclude that you must eliminate James from your fiance ’ s list , perhaps there is someone on your list that your fiancé would also like to veto .
Dear Amy : Thank you so much for publishing the question from “ Starving and Fat.
” I ’ ve been struggling with my own eating disorder lately .
When you said that the stress of the pandemic and the social isolation and job challenges has caused dormant issues to resurface , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my therapist .
Dear Struggling : Recovery is an everyday triumph .
Recovery from an eating disorder is especially challenging because it is impossible to eliminate and avoid the source of your biggest challenge , which is food .
Relapse may always be just around the corner , but so is recovery .
“ Starving and Fat ’ s ” brave choice to reveal this has inspired a lot of people ( like you ) to seek help .

Dear Amy: Recently I was alarmed to see on Facebook that a few friends had attended a huge gathering where people were not following COVID safety guidelines.
I have been meeting with friends (only outside) this summer, but as the weather cools, I am wondering if it will be safe to have a few people over for, say, a game night.
Is there any polite way to ask potential invitees if they have been in any large, unmasked groups recently?
Or should I just give up on a social life until a vaccine is available?
— Careful in Colorado
Dear Careful: It is wisest to stay up to date regarding CDC and your state and local guidelines, which frequently change.
Your question, however, is about how to ask people a very simple, common sense, and straightforward question: “Have you been to any gatherings where you or others did NOT follow COVID safety guidelines and where you might possibly have been exposed to the virus?”
Given that people — even people you are close to — might qualify lying about this as a “social” or “little white lie,” and given the quite irrational but human tendency to bend or dismiss the truth to avoid embarrassment, I don’t think you can rationally expect a truthful answer to this question from someone who violated guidelines, medical recommendations, and plain old common sense.
In short, the person foolish enough to attend such an event and not voluntarily quarantine and be tested afterward — well, that person is also more likely to lie about it later.
In my opinion, it is NOT wise to host an inside in-person game night or other gathering until you have the “all clear.” Parlor games, especially, usually involve sitting close together, touching and sharing cards or game pieces, and excited exclamations.
We who live with long winters naturally pine for ways to socialize through the chill, but our patience will be rewarded if we continue to do everything possible to stop the spread of this pandemic.
I urge you to look into playing games online with these friends. Classics like Monopoly, Risk, and Clue are all available to play online — and word games such as Scrabble and Words with Friends are fun to play virtually. Trivia games might be the best bet — and they translate well into the Zoom-age.
Dear Amy: My fiance wants to invite “James,” his old college buddy, to our wedding. James and I had a silly drunken fling prior to my relationship with my fiance (he knows about this and we have come to terms with it).
Still, I regret my fling with James. What’s more, I think he is a mean-spirited meddler. Years ago, he referred to me as “sloppy seconds” to my fiance.
Is it unreasonable for me to say that he can’t come to the wedding?
I don’t want to act like a Bridezilla.
— Hopeful
Dear Hopeful: You and your fiancé each have the right to invite people from your individual list to your wedding. As obnoxious as “James” might be, my own perspective is that you simply not liking someone on your fiance’s list does not justify eliminating him altogether. However, that “sloppy seconds” comment does put James in the invitation “red zone.”
You and your fiancé should talk about this. Why does he want to include James? Why don’t you? Would James’ presence at your wedding and reception ruin it for you? Would his absence at the wedding ruin it in some way for your fiancé?
Having a point of view about who attends your wedding does not make you a “Bridezilla.” (Let’s reserve that term for brides who throw tantrums over trivial matters.)
If you sincerely conclude that you must eliminate James from your fiance’s list, perhaps there is someone on your list that your fiancé would also like to veto.
Dear Amy: Thank you so much for publishing the question from “Starving and Fat.” I’ve been struggling with my own eating disorder lately. When you said that the stress of the pandemic and the social isolation and job challenges has caused dormant issues to resurface, I decided to make an appointment with my therapist.
— Struggling
Dear Struggling: Recovery is an everyday triumph. Recovery from an eating disorder is especially challenging because it is impossible to eliminate and avoid the source of your biggest challenge, which is food. Relapse may always be just around the corner, but so is recovery. “Starving and Fat’s” brave choice to reveal this has inspired a lot of people (like you) to seek help.
(You can email Amy Dickinson at askamy@amydickinson.com or send a letter to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or Facebook.)


thedenverpost--2020-10-13--Veteran duo battling for CU Buffs starting QB job

Three weeks from now , the Colorado football team will be in game mode , preparing to face the UCLA Bruins in the season opener on Nov. 7 .
At some point soon , they ’ ll have to decide which quarterback will start that game .
Four practices into preseason camp , the Buffaloes have seemingly narrowed that competition to two : senior Sam Noyer and junior Tyler Lytle .
“ We ’ ve put Sam and Tyler in a really good competition mode , ” CU quarterbacks coach Danny Langsdorf said after Monday ’ s practice .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alternating ones and twos every day and every period , so it ’ s a real even battle that way.
” • Kiszla : With frosh Brendon Lewis the best choice as starting QB , is CU coach Karl Dorrell nuts to think Buffs can compete for the Pac-12 championship ?
Noyer and Lytle are looking to fill the shoes of Steven Montez , who graduated after starting all 36 games the past three years .
The third scholarship quarterback – and the one that many fans have been eager to see – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brendon Lewis has been playing kind of the third guy , and getting some reps here and there , ” Langsdorf said .
“ Not having spring ball didn ’ t help him .
There ’ s a lot of work ( that was missed ) in those 15 practices .
So he is really raw , but I ’ ve been pleased with how confident he is .
… He hasn ’ t gotten as much work as you ’ d like to get for the third string guy yet because of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one and two right now , but I like where he ’ s at and I think he ’ s going to be a good player.
” The coronavirus pandemic canceled spring football and has limited the Buffs ’ offseason work .
That ’ s put pressure on the staff to conduct the quarterback competition in a short amount of time , and that ’ s part of why they have focused the competition on Noyer and Lytle .
“ One thing about trying to rep too many guys is we need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a game , ” Langsdorf said .
“ So , we ’ ve been really featuring Sam and Tyler that way , giving them a lot of good work .
We ’ ll continue to do that for a while until we start to separate a little bit.
” Noyer and Lytle are both grateful for the opportunity .
Now in his fifth year with the program , Noyer has sat behind the two quarterbacks who rank 1-2 in career passing yards at CU : Montez and Sefo Liufau .
“ In previous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it hasn ’ t really been a true competition , ” Noyer said .
“ Now that I just get that opportunity to … really compete for that starting job and I ’ m getting those one reps , that ’ s huge and that ’ s all I wanted from the start .
I want an opportunity and now I ’ ve just got to take advantage of it.
” It ’ s an opportunity he didn ’ t expect to get .
After playing safety last year , Noyer graduated and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In fact , he had already moved back to his home in Oregon when Langsdorf and offensive coordinator Darrin Chiaverini convinced him to come back and compete for the job at quarterback .
“ If you would have told me I would have come back here for this last season , I would have said you ’ re crazy , ” Noyer said .
“ Now , like I said , it ’ s a perfect opportunity.
” Lytle has the same approach .
He ’ s been a backup to Montez @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fully embraced the opportunity in front of him .
“ Since I ’ ve been here , I ’ ve tried to be a leader by example , ” Lytle said .
“ I think definitely this year I ’ m trying to be more vocal and trying to really lead the offense and get guys going .
It ’ s the quarterback ’ s responsibility to make sure the energy at practice is right and that sort of thing.
” Langsdorf said Noyer , despite a season at safety , “ hasn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his return to quarterback and said Lytle “ has been really , really sharp , ” while praising his knowledge of the game and his work ethic .
“ He does a great job preparing and being ready to go each day , studying the script studying the playbook , ” Langsdorf said of Lytle .
The challenge for Langsdorf , head coach Karl Dorrell and the staff is that none of the quarterbacks have started a game in college .
Langsdorf said he will use practice statistics in evaluating the players , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , direct traffic , run the offense and produce in situational drills , but there will be no live game situations until Nov. 7 .
“ It ’ s hard to simulate game experience , ” he said .
“ Even in scrimmages , they ’ re not getting hit , so I worry about that a little bit.
” Langsdorf said the Buffs hope to decide on a starter “ as soon as possible.
” “ I would like to have somebody separate quickly by outperforming the other guy , ” he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is showing up , I think we ’ ll make a decision , but right now with being only four days in , without a scrimmage , it ’ s a little tough to tell .
“ It ’ s a close competition so we don ’ t want to rush it , but at the same time , we want to get going and get the guy that ’ s going to be the starter to have most of the reps and get ready to play the game .
”

Three weeks from now, the Colorado football team will be in game mode, preparing to face the UCLA Bruins in the season opener on Nov. 7.
At some point soon, they’ll have to decide which quarterback will start that game. Four practices into preseason camp, the Buffaloes have seemingly narrowed that competition to two: senior Sam Noyer and junior Tyler Lytle.
“We’ve put Sam and Tyler in a really good competition mode,” CU quarterbacks coach Danny Langsdorf said after Monday’s practice. “They’ve been splitting reps and alternating ones and twos every day and every period, so it’s a real even battle that way.”
Noyer and Lytle are looking to fill the shoes of Steven Montez, who graduated after starting all 36 games the past three years. The third scholarship quarterback – and the one that many fans have been eager to see – is true freshman Brendon Lewis.
“Brendon Lewis has been playing kind of the third guy, and getting some reps here and there,” Langsdorf said. “Not having spring ball didn’t help him. There’s a lot of work (that was missed) in those 15 practices. So he is really raw, but I’ve been pleased with how confident he is. … He hasn’t gotten as much work as you’d like to get for the third string guy yet because of how we’ve been dealing with one and two right now, but I like where he’s at and I think he’s going to be a good player.”
The coronavirus pandemic canceled spring football and has limited the Buffs’ offseason work. That’s put pressure on the staff to conduct the quarterback competition in a short amount of time, and that’s part of why they have focused the competition on Noyer and Lytle.
“One thing about trying to rep too many guys is we need to get a guy ready to play in a game,” Langsdorf said. “So, we’ve been really featuring Sam and Tyler that way, giving them a lot of good work. We’ll continue to do that for a while until we start to separate a little bit.”
Noyer and Lytle are both grateful for the opportunity.
Now in his fifth year with the program, Noyer has sat behind the two quarterbacks who rank 1-2 in career passing yards at CU: Montez and Sefo Liufau.
“In previous years, with Sefo and Steven, it hasn’t really been a true competition,” Noyer said. “Now that I just get that opportunity to … really compete for that starting job and I’m getting those one reps, that’s huge and that’s all I wanted from the start. I want an opportunity and now I’ve just got to take advantage of it.”
It’s an opportunity he didn’t expect to get. After playing safety last year, Noyer graduated and was ready to move on from CU. In fact, he had already moved back to his home in Oregon when Langsdorf and offensive coordinator Darrin Chiaverini convinced him to come back and compete for the job at quarterback.
“If you would have told me I would have come back here for this last season, I would have said you’re crazy,” Noyer said. “Now, like I said, it’s a perfect opportunity.”
Lytle has the same approach. He’s been a backup to Montez the past three years, but has fully embraced the opportunity in front of him.
“Since I’ve been here, I’ve tried to be a leader by example,” Lytle said. “I think definitely this year I’m trying to be more vocal and trying to really lead the offense and get guys going. It’s the quarterback’s responsibility to make sure the energy at practice is right and that sort of thing.”
Langsdorf said Noyer, despite a season at safety, “hasn’t missed a beat” in his return to quarterback and said Lytle “has been really, really sharp,” while praising his knowledge of the game and his work ethic.
“He does a great job preparing and being ready to go each day, studying the script studying the playbook,” Langsdorf said of Lytle.
The challenge for Langsdorf, head coach Karl Dorrell and the staff is that none of the quarterbacks have started a game in college. Langsdorf said he will use practice statistics in evaluating the players, along with how they command the huddle, direct traffic, run the offense and produce in situational drills, but there will be no live game situations until Nov. 7.
“It’s hard to simulate game experience,” he said. “Even in scrimmages, they’re not getting hit, so I worry about that a little bit.”
Langsdorf said the Buffs hope to decide on a starter “as soon as possible.”
“I would like to have somebody separate quickly by outperforming the other guy,” he said. “As soon as that is showing up, I think we’ll make a decision, but right now with being only four days in, without a scrimmage, it’s a little tough to tell.
“It’s a close competition so we don’t want to rush it, but at the same time, we want to get going and get the guy that’s going to be the starter to have most of the reps and get ready to play the game.”


thedenverpost--2020-10-13--PHOTOS: A frame by frame account of the Denver protest shooting

Editor ’ s note : The images shown here contain graphic violence and may be disturbing to some viewers .
A man was shot and killed Saturday after a conflict with a private security guard in downtown Denver .
Denver Post photojournalist Helen Richardson witnessed the shooting firsthand .
This video on Twitter also shows the moments leading up to the fatal gunfire .
The Denver Post has decided to publish the full sequence of images along with the timestamps and other information recorded by the camera .
Family members identified Lee Keltner , 49 , as the man fatally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Matthew Robert Dolloff as the suspect and confirmed he was working as a private security guard at the time and not participating in the protest .
City officials don ’ t believe Dolloff was licensed to work as an armed private security guard in Denver .
Dolloff remained in jail Sunday without bond on suspicion of first-degree murder , jail records show .
A total of 71 images are posted below in their original , chronological sequence .
Below each image is additional metadata recorded by the camera onto each image file , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ photographer ’ s computer from the camera , the frame number ( the last 4 digits of the original filename as recorded by the camera ) , the model of the camera used , focal length ( in millimeters ) of the 24-70mm zoom lens used , the aperture , shutter speed and ISO settings for each image .
The serial number of the camera is 3500158 .

Editor’s note: The images shown here contain graphic violence and may be disturbing to some viewers.
A man was shot and killed Saturday after a conflict with a private security guard in downtown Denver. Denver Post photojournalist Helen Richardson witnessed the shooting firsthand. This video on Twitter also shows the moments leading up to the fatal gunfire. The Denver Post has decided to publish the full sequence of images along with the timestamps and other information recorded by the camera.
Family members identified Lee Keltner, 49, as the man fatally shot. Police on Sunday identified 30-year-old Matthew Robert Dolloff as the suspect and confirmed he was working as a private security guard at the time and not participating in the protest.
City officials don’t believe Dolloff was licensed to work as an armed private security guard in Denver. Dolloff remained in jail Sunday without bond on suspicion of first-degree murder, jail records show.
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thedenverpost--2020-10-13--Man sentenced to 24 years in prison for Longmont domestic violence case

A Longmont man was sentenced to 24 years in prison Monday for beating and strangling his ex-girlfriend .
Reo Thomas Contreras , 39 , pleaded guilty in July to first-degree assault and tampering with a witness .
Contreras strangled the woman , also the mother of his child , in October 2018 , according to a news release from the Boulder County District Attorney ’ s office , marking the third time he had strangled her since March that year .
The victim ’ s friend reported the assault despite the victim worrying that reporting would only make the situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a hospital where she learned Contreras tore an artery in her neck , putting her at risk for a stroke , according to the affidavit .
“ Strangulation is one of , if not the , most violent and brutal forms of assault , ” Senior Deputy District Attorney Ryan Day said in the release .
“ Research shows it often precedes homicide in the domestic violence context .
I ’ m grateful to the victim ’ s friend for reporting this assault and to the Longmont Police Department for its efforts to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saved the victim ’ s life.
” Contreras was still on probation at the time of the reported assault after pleading guilty to second-degree assault stemming from a separate incident with the same woman .
Contreras was sentenced to two years of probation and 103 days of jail time served on that case , and was legally restrained from being near the woman or her child .
“ This sentence is what justice required , particularly given the prior assaults , ” District Attorney Michael Dougherty stated in the release .
“ This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can be and why it is a top priority for our office .
”

A Longmont man was sentenced to 24 years in prison Monday for beating and strangling his ex-girlfriend.
Reo Thomas Contreras, 39, pleaded guilty in July to first-degree assault and tampering with a witness.
Contreras strangled the woman, also the mother of his child, in October 2018, according to a news release from the Boulder County District Attorney’s office, marking the third time he had strangled her since March that year.
The victim’s friend reported the assault despite the victim worrying that reporting would only make the situation worse. The victim was taken to a hospital where she learned Contreras tore an artery in her neck, putting her at risk for a stroke, according to the affidavit.
“Strangulation is one of, if not the, most violent and brutal forms of assault,” Senior Deputy District Attorney Ryan Day said in the release. “Research shows it often precedes homicide in the domestic violence context. I’m grateful to the victim’s friend for reporting this assault and to the Longmont Police Department for its efforts to hold the defendant accountable. They likely saved the victim’s life.”
Contreras was still on probation at the time of the reported assault after pleading guilty to second-degree assault stemming from a separate incident with the same woman. Contreras was sentenced to two years of probation and 103 days of jail time served on that case, and was legally restrained from being near the woman or her child.
“This sentence is what justice required, particularly given the prior assaults,” District Attorney Michael Dougherty stated in the release. “This strangulation case illustrates how dangerous domestic violence can be and why it is a top priority for our office.”


thedenverpost--2020-10-14--Newman: Broncos’ roadmap back to relevancy in 2020 begins with an upset win in New England

Following a late-notice “ bye week ” in which Denver prepared for New England , only to have the game postponed twice , the Broncos sit at 1-3 with a tall mountain to climb to get into playoff contention .
But perhaps the positive coronavirus tests that led to the Broncos-Patriots game being moved to Week 6 were a blessing in disguise for Denver .
The team is now more likely to have starting quarterback Drew Lock ( out since Week 2 with a right shoulder injury ) back Sunday at Gillette Stadium .
The whole premise of this orange-tinted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ underdog Broncos must find a way to limit Cam Newton and find dents in the stingy New England defense to spring an upset .
From there , Denver hosts Kansas City on Oct. 25 , a team even the late Barrel Man wouldn ’ t bet his hard-earned money on the Broncos defeating , given the Chiefs ’ nine-game winning streak in the series .
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That ’ s when the real running-of-the-table would have to start for Denver to grab one of the AFC ’ s three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to cruise to a fifth consecutive AFC West title , even with the occasional stumble like the one seen in its upset loss to Las Vegas on Sunday .
A win over Los Angeles would bring Denver to 3-4 .
Then the Broncos must take advantage of the Falcons ’ disarray ( coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff were fired Sunday ) with a win in Atlanta on Nov. 8 .
Sitting at 4-4 at that point , Denver ’ s in for a tall task in Week 10 when the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Judging by the Raiders ’ win over Kansas City , the Broncos will slip back under .500 on Nov. 15 in a loss that will again have pundits writing the early eulogy for Denver ’ s season .
According to this orange crystal ball , this is where Denver could really start to get hot down the latter half .
The rescheduled home game against Miami on Nov. 22 ( moved from Oct. 18 ) is a winnable game .
A more challenging , albeit winnable , home game against Drew Brees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ follows on Nov. 29 before Denver travels to Arrowhead Stadium for another presumptive butt-kicking .
At that point , with four games left , the Broncos can sit at 6-6 if they take care of business at Empower Field .
Then , in winning three of the final four games , they could very well end up with a wild card .
The schedule ’ s home stretch sets up for the Broncos to do just that , if they don ’ t lose more key players to injury .
The must-wins during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dec. 13 , at Los Angeles on Dec. 27 and vs. Las Vegas on Jan. 3 .
A loss to Buffalo and gunslinging quarterback Josh Allen will likely be sprinkled in Dec. 20 .
Going 3-1 to close the regular season would have the Broncos at 9-7 .
It would be the team ’ s first winning season since 2016 .
And it just may mean an improbable trip back to the playoffs for a team left for dead after a second consecutive 0-3 start .
But first thing ’ s first : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a chance , Denver must find a way to win Sunday .

Following a late-notice “bye week” in which Denver prepared for New England, only to have the game postponed twice, the Broncos sit at 1-3 with a tall mountain to climb to get into playoff contention.
But perhaps the positive coronavirus tests that led to the Broncos-Patriots game being moved to Week 6 were a blessing in disguise for Denver. The team is now more likely to have starting quarterback Drew Lock (out since Week 2 with a right shoulder injury) back Sunday at Gillette Stadium.
The whole premise of this orange-tinted outlook begins in Foxborough, where the underdog Broncos must find a way to limit Cam Newton and find dents in the stingy New England defense to spring an upset. From there, Denver hosts Kansas City on Oct. 25, a team even the late Barrel Man wouldn’t bet his hard-earned money on the Broncos defeating, given the Chiefs’ nine-game winning streak in the series.
After the likely blasting by Patrick Mahomes & Co., based on this optimistic script, the Broncos would be 2-4 heading into a home game against the Chargers on Nov. 1. That’s when the real running-of-the-table would have to start for Denver to grab one of the AFC’s three wild-card spots. Kansas City is near-certain to cruise to a fifth consecutive AFC West title, even with the occasional stumble like the one seen in its upset loss to Las Vegas on Sunday.
A win over Los Angeles would bring Denver to 3-4. Then the Broncos must take advantage of the Falcons’ disarray (coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff were fired Sunday) with a win in Atlanta on Nov. 8. Sitting at 4-4 at that point, Denver’s in for a tall task in Week 10 when the team makes its debut at Allegiant Stadium. Judging by the Raiders’ win over Kansas City, the Broncos will slip back under .500 on Nov. 15 in a loss that will again have pundits writing the early eulogy for Denver’s season.
According to this orange crystal ball, this is where Denver could really start to get hot down the latter half. The rescheduled home game against Miami on Nov. 22 (moved from Oct. 18) is a winnable game. A more challenging, albeit winnable, home game against Drew Brees and New Orleans (currently 3-2) follows on Nov. 29 before Denver travels to Arrowhead Stadium for another presumptive butt-kicking.
At that point, with four games left, the Broncos can sit at 6-6 if they take care of business at Empower Field. Then, in winning three of the final four games, they could very well end up with a wild card. The schedule’s home stretch sets up for the Broncos to do just that, if they don’t lose more key players to injury.
The must-wins during the final stretch: at Carolina on Dec. 13, at Los Angeles on Dec. 27 and vs. Las Vegas on Jan. 3. A loss to Buffalo and gunslinging quarterback Josh Allen will likely be sprinkled in Dec. 20.
Going 3-1 to close the regular season would have the Broncos at 9-7. It would be the team’s first winning season since 2016. And it just may mean an improbable trip back to the playoffs for a team left for dead after a second consecutive 0-3 start.
But first thing’s first: For this orange crystal ball to have a chance, Denver must find a way to win Sunday.


thedenverpost--2020-10-14--Brighton woman incapacitated after surgical anesthesia dies after 14-month battle

A young Brighton woman , who was incapacitated for more than a year after a breast augmentation surgery allegedly went awry , died last week at a local hospital .
Emmalyn Nguyen , 19 , went into cardiac arrest on Oct. 2 at a long-term acute care hospital in Thornton , according to her attorney , David Woodruff .
She was resuscitated and transferred to another hospital where she died two days later .
“ Her parents were maintaining some hope that their daughter would eventually recover some ability to communicate with them , ” Woodruff said .
“ They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day.
” Now , a lawsuit filed on Nguyen ’ s behalf against a local plastic surgeon and others whose alleged neglect led to her being incapacitated will be amended as a wrongful death lawsuit , Woodruff said .
“ To suffer this injury and death for such a common procedure , this should never have happened , ” Woodruff said .
On Aug. 1 , 2019 , Nguyen , “ who desired breast augmentation for a better self-image , ” underwent anesthesia at the medical office of Colorado Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lawsuit filed in December 2019 .
“ After the start of anesthesia , Ms. Nguyen was left unobserved in the operating room , ” according to the complaint .
“ We don ’ t know why she was unobserved , ” Woodruff said .
“ But it shouldn ’ t happen to any patient.
” When staff reentered the operating room , about 15 minutes after the start of anesthesia , “ Nguyen ’ s lips and face were blue ” and she had gone into cardiac arrest , according to the lawsuit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
; Rex L. Meeker , nurse anesthetist ; and Shay Hubert , RN , are named in the original lawsuit .
Kim ’ s license to practice medicine in Colorado was put on probation , on Feb. 27 , for three years by the state medical board .
The medical board ’ s order found that Kim immediately began CPR on Nguyen , upon reentering the emergency room , but he failed to contact emergency personnel to take Nguyen to a local hospital for about five hours .
His conduct was deemed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ held for Nguyen on Sunday .
“ Half the people there were high school kids , classmates who knew and loved her , ” Woodruff said .
“ It was heartbreaking to say goodbye to a girl who had been healthy and vibrant ” prior to the anesthesia “ and who had the road in front of her .
”

A young Brighton woman, who was incapacitated for more than a year after a breast augmentation surgery allegedly went awry, died last week at a local hospital.
Emmalyn Nguyen, 19, went into cardiac arrest on Oct. 2 at a long-term acute care hospital in Thornton, according to her attorney, David Woodruff. She was resuscitated and transferred to another hospital where she died two days later.
“Her parents were maintaining some hope that their daughter would eventually recover some ability to communicate with them,” Woodruff said. “They were looking to bring her home some day.”
Now, a lawsuit filed on Nguyen’s behalf against a local plastic surgeon and others whose alleged neglect led to her being incapacitated will be amended as a wrongful death lawsuit, Woodruff said.
“To suffer this injury and death for such a common procedure, this should never have happened,” Woodruff said.
On Aug. 1, 2019, Nguyen, “who desired breast augmentation for a better self-image,” underwent anesthesia at the medical office of Colorado Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery in Greenwood Village, according to the lawsuit filed in December 2019.
“After the start of anesthesia, Ms. Nguyen was left unobserved in the operating room,” according to the complaint.
“We don’t know why she was unobserved,” Woodruff said. “But it shouldn’t happen to any patient.”
When staff reentered the operating room, about 15 minutes after the start of anesthesia, “Nguyen’s lips and face were blue” and she had gone into cardiac arrest, according to the lawsuit.
Dr. Geoffrey S. Kim, M.D.; Rex L. Meeker, nurse anesthetist; and Shay Hubert, RN, are named in the original lawsuit.
Kim’s license to practice medicine in Colorado was put on probation, on Feb. 27, for three years by the state medical board.
The medical board’s order found that Kim immediately began CPR on Nguyen, upon reentering the emergency room, but he failed to contact emergency personnel to take Nguyen to a local hospital for about five hours. His conduct was deemed “unprofessional.”
A memorial service was held for Nguyen on Sunday.
“Half the people there were high school kids, classmates who knew and loved her,” Woodruff said. “It was heartbreaking to say goodbye to a girl who had been healthy and vibrant” prior to the anesthesia “and who had the road in front of her.”


thedenverpost--2020-10-14--CU Buffs OL Colby Pursell hoping Home Depot-inspired home gym leads to improved play

Colorado ’ s athletic facilities weren ’ t open , and in many places , neither were local gyms .
After CU athletes were sent home in March because of the coronavirus pandemic , many of them had to find unique ways to stay in shape .
Pursell , a 6-foot-4 , 305-pound center/guard from Valencia , Calif. , bought some wood , cement and pipes at Home Depot and built himself a weight set .
“ I was doing some creative stuff , ” he said Tuesday after the Buffs ’ fifth practice of preseason camp .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , my own bench and stuff like that .
I got the big water jugs , 5-gallon water jugs ; I was using those for things .
I got cinder blocks so I could lift and do front lateral raises on my own .
It was definitely a creative year .
“ You just have to kind of figure stuff out – doing pull-ups on trees or doing it from the beams in the garage and stuff like that .
It was definitely creative , doing the best we can given the circumstances.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ season finally on the horizon and preseason practices underway , Pursell is seeing the hard work pay off .
“ Colby is off to a great start , ” CU head coach Karl Dorrell said .
“ He ’ s taking great care of himself .
He spent a lot of time this offseason really getting himself in great shape.
” Entering his fourth season with the Buffs , Pursell has always been relentless in his efforts to get better , and it ’ s no surprise he found a way to stay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the team for a few months .
“ I was my own coach for something that I had to push myself , ” he said .
“ I had to get creative and I had to exercise discipline in order to be the best player that I can be .
It certainly made me appreciate what we have here more .
“ The garage was where I worked .
That ’ s where I tried to become the best player that I could.
” Pursell has been a good player for the Buffs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all 12 games at center in 2018 .
Last year , he moved to right guard and played well when healthy but was limited to seven games ( five starts ) after having his gallbladder removed in the middle of the season .
“ I feel great , ” said Pursell , who had the surgery almost exactly a year ago .
“ It ’ s a huge relief for me .
It wasn ’ t great there towards the end last year before I got it out .
Having that out is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than just an athlete , but as a person in general and just my general health .
That was huge for me.
” Healthy again , Pursell is slated to start at center , although Dorrell said he ’ s staying ready at guard , too .
“ He ’ s kind of a steady Eddy for us , ” Dorrell said .
“ It doesn ’ t matter what level , ( offensive linemen ) play more than one position .
He ’ s playing the guard position and the center @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dorrell said the staff is trying not to overload him during practice and giving him fewer repetitions than younger players who don ’ t have the same amount of experience .
“ We have to manage him so that he is healthy and can sustain these six games , ” Dorrell said .
“ I couldn ’ t ask anything more of him .
He ’ s doing everything we ’ ve asked him to do .
He ’ s been a great leader .
He ’ s really doing a nice job @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experienced players on the offensive line — his 17 career starts ranks second to tackle William Sherman ’ s 21 — Pursell isn ’ t relying on what he ’ s done in the past .
He ’ s played well in his career , but he spent all that time and money at Home Depot to get even better .
“ We have to find the best combination ( of linemen ) , ” he said .
“ If you aren ’ t executing now and working well with others now , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good if you were good last year .
We have to be ready for this year .
“ If there ’ s a new guy who can execute now and is just dominant and having an awesome camp , he ’ s probably going to get more playing time .
That ’ s how football goes .
We have to find the best five possible.
” Pursell is doing his best to make sure he ’ s one of them .

Colorado’s athletic facilities weren’t open, and in many places, neither were local gyms.
Luckily for Colby Pursell, Home Depot was.
After CU athletes were sent home in March because of the coronavirus pandemic, many of them had to find unique ways to stay in shape.
Pursell, a 6-foot-4, 305-pound center/guard from Valencia, Calif., bought some wood, cement and pipes at Home Depot and built himself a weight set.
“I was doing some creative stuff,” he said Tuesday after the Buffs’ fifth practice of preseason camp. “I ended up making my own squat rack, my own bench and stuff like that. I got the big water jugs, 5-gallon water jugs; I was using those for things. I got cinder blocks so I could lift and do front lateral raises on my own. It was definitely a creative year.
“You just have to kind of figure stuff out – doing pull-ups on trees or doing it from the beams in the garage and stuff like that. It was definitely creative, doing the best we can given the circumstances.”
With the start of the football season finally on the horizon and preseason practices underway, Pursell is seeing the hard work pay off.
“Colby is off to a great start,” CU head coach Karl Dorrell said. “He’s taking great care of himself. He spent a lot of time this offseason really getting himself in great shape.”
Entering his fourth season with the Buffs, Pursell has always been relentless in his efforts to get better, and it’s no surprise he found a way to stay motivated while being away from Boulder and the team for a few months.
“I was my own coach for something that I had to push myself,” he said. “I had to get creative and I had to exercise discipline in order to be the best player that I can be. It certainly made me appreciate what we have here more.
“The garage was where I worked. That’s where I tried to become the best player that I could.”
Pursell has been a good player for the Buffs the past two years. He started all 12 games at center in 2018. Last year, he moved to right guard and played well when healthy but was limited to seven games (five starts) after having his gallbladder removed in the middle of the season.
“I feel great,” said Pursell, who had the surgery almost exactly a year ago. “It’s a huge relief for me. It wasn’t great there towards the end last year before I got it out. Having that out is a game changer for me, as more than just an athlete, but as a person in general and just my general health. That was huge for me.”
Healthy again, Pursell is slated to start at center, although Dorrell said he’s staying ready at guard, too.
“He’s kind of a steady Eddy for us,” Dorrell said. “It doesn’t matter what level, (offensive linemen) play more than one position. He’s playing the guard position and the center position.”
To keep Pursell healthy, Dorrell said the staff is trying not to overload him during practice and giving him fewer repetitions than younger players who don’t have the same amount of experience.
“We have to manage him so that he is healthy and can sustain these six games,” Dorrell said. “I couldn’t ask anything more of him. He’s doing everything we’ve asked him to do. He’s been a great leader. He’s really doing a nice job for us.”
One of the most experienced players on the offensive line — his 17 career starts ranks second to tackle William Sherman’s 21 — Pursell isn’t relying on what he’s done in the past. He’s played well in his career, but he spent all that time and money at Home Depot to get even better.
“We have to find the best combination (of linemen),” he said. “If you aren’t executing now and working well with others now, it doesn’t do us much good if you were good last year. We have to be ready for this year.
“If there’s a new guy who can execute now and is just dominant and having an awesome camp, he’s probably going to get more playing time. That’s how football goes. We have to find the best five possible.”
Pursell is doing his best to make sure he’s one of them.


thedenverpost--2020-10-14--Zack Greinke says he prefers playing without fans in ballparks

SAN DIEGO — Houston Astros pitcher Zack Greinke said he ’ s enjoyed playing games without fans during the pandemic-shortened season and in the playoffs .
“ I don ’ t really notice fans when the game ’ s going on , but warming up and practice before games , I mean for me it ’ s nice not having fans in the stands , ” Greinke said Tuesday before Game 3 of the AL Championship Series against the Tampa Bay Rays .
“ Most people like it .
When the game comes on it ’ s the same for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ Because then there ’ s no one there to talk to you and ask for autographs and want pictures and all that stuff .
I don ’ t like to do that stuff .
It ’ s nice not having them , for me .
Most people like it .
I don ’ t like it.
” Greinke , the 2009 AL Cy Young Award winner with Kansas City , discussed during spring training in 2013 that he had social anxiety disorder since before high school but no longer considered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mention anxiety on Tuesday .
Some fans are being allowed to NL Championship Series games in Arlington , Texas , and will be for the World Series , as well .
The announced attendance was 10,700 for Monday ’ s NLCS opener between Atlanta and the Los Angeles Dodgers , not including those who didn ’ t pay .
Greinke is scheduled to start Game 4 on Wednesday night .
The Rays took a 2-0 lead into Tuesday night ’ s game .
Fans weren ’ t allowed in for the AL Division @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ALCS at Petco Park in San Diego .
Some family members have been allowed in for games in San Diego .

SAN DIEGO — Houston Astros pitcher Zack Greinke said he’s enjoyed playing games without fans during the pandemic-shortened season and in the playoffs.
“I don’t really notice fans when the game’s going on, but warming up and practice before games, I mean for me it’s nice not having fans in the stands,” Greinke said Tuesday before Game 3 of the AL Championship Series against the Tampa Bay Rays. “Most people like it. When the game comes on it’s the same for me.”
Asked to explain, he said: “Because then there’s no one there to talk to you and ask for autographs and want pictures and all that stuff. I don’t like to do that stuff. It’s nice not having them, for me. Most people like it. I don’t like it.”
Greinke, the 2009 AL Cy Young Award winner with Kansas City, discussed during spring training in 2013 that he had social anxiety disorder since before high school but no longer considered it a problem. He did not mention anxiety on Tuesday.
Some fans are being allowed to NL Championship Series games in Arlington, Texas, and will be for the World Series, as well. The announced attendance was 10,700 for Monday’s NLCS opener between Atlanta and the Los Angeles Dodgers, not including those who didn’t pay.
Greinke is scheduled to start Game 4 on Wednesday night. The Rays took a 2-0 lead into Tuesday night’s game.
Fans weren’t allowed in for the AL Division Series against Oakland at Dodger Stadium or the ALCS at Petco Park in San Diego. Some family members have been allowed in for games in San Diego.


thedenverpost--2020-10-13--NFL will test for COVID-19 on game days, has no bubble plans

The NFL has no plans to move into a bubble as it takes several new steps to combat the spread of the coronavirus .
The league will begin PCR testing for COVID-19 on game days starting this week , use of masks in walkthroughs are now mandatory and only play-callers will be permitted to wear face shields in lieu of masks or gaiters on the sideline .
“ We can not grow complacent , not the players , not the coaches , not the rest of our personnel , ” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday following virtual meetings with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not good enough in this environment .
We have to be incredibly diligent and disciplined.
” The updated protocols sent to teams Monday night also require anyone identified as a “ high risk ” close contact to be isolated and not permitted to return to the team ’ s facility for at least five days .
“ We expected positive COVID cases as long as the pandemic is prevalent in our society , ” Goodell said , citing rising numbers in communities .
“ Our protocols are designed to identify through testing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus in our team environments , and our medical experts are encouraged by the fact that with few exceptions , we have not seen transmission of the virus.
” Goodell spoke a few hours before the Tennessee Titans were scheduled to host Buffalo in their first game since an outbreak shut down team facilities and forced the schedule to be rearranged .
The Titans had eight people test positive Sept. 29 and the total reached 24 players and personnel .
It doesn ’ t appear the league will discipline the Titans for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the team ’ s actions .
“ We are really working closely and identifying and speaking to clubs and players in open dialogue , ” Goodell said .
“ This is not about discipline .
This is about making sure we ’ re keeping our personnel safe .
And that ’ s been our entire focus today.
” Goodell said the league will maintain flexibility in order to complete the season with the Super Bowl .
However , it doesn ’ t appear one of those options will be moving the playoffs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did .
The NBA and NHL finished their regular season and postseason in bubbles .
Troy Vincent , the NFL ’ s executive vice president of football operations , said the league is “ proceeding as is ” and deferred to Dr. Allen Sills , the league ’ s chief medical officer .
Sills said all options are on the table but warned there are several risks to moving into a bubble .
He pointed out that other individuals such as service workers still have to go in and out of the bubble @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more rapidly if it gets inside .
And , he stressed the human element , saying that being sequestered can cause an “ emotional ” and “ behavioral health toll ” that becomes a “ really significant stress point , ” especially around the holidays .
“ So for all of those reasons , right now , today , we don ’ t feel like that is the safest course of action for us , ” Sills said .
“ We ’ ve consistently said that we ’ ll reevaluate all of these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we think is the safest decision and all options remain on the table .
But that ’ s our thought about it as of today.
” In their two-hour meeting with owners , the league also discussed ongoing diversity , equality and inclusion initiatives and social justice and social responsibility .

The NFL has no plans to move into a bubble as it takes several new steps to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
The league will begin PCR testing for COVID-19 on game days starting this week, use of masks in walkthroughs are now mandatory and only play-callers will be permitted to wear face shields in lieu of masks or gaiters on the sideline.
“We cannot grow complacent, not the players, not the coaches, not the rest of our personnel,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday following virtual meetings with team owners. “Ninety percent is not good enough in this environment. We have to be incredibly diligent and disciplined.”
The updated protocols sent to teams Monday night also require anyone identified as a “high risk” close contact to be isolated and not permitted to return to the team’s facility for at least five days.
“We expected positive COVID cases as long as the pandemic is prevalent in our society,” Goodell said, citing rising numbers in communities. “Our protocols are designed to identify through testing, isolate and then prevent the spread of the virus in our team environments, and our medical experts are encouraged by the fact that with few exceptions, we have not seen transmission of the virus.”
Goodell spoke a few hours before the Tennessee Titans were scheduled to host Buffalo in their first game since an outbreak shut down team facilities and forced the schedule to be rearranged.
The Titans had eight people test positive Sept. 29 and the total reached 24 players and personnel. It doesn’t appear the league will discipline the Titans for any violation of protocols following a review of the team’s actions.
“We are really working closely and identifying and speaking to clubs and players in open dialogue,” Goodell said. “This is not about discipline. This is about making sure we’re keeping our personnel safe. And that’s been our entire focus today.”
Goodell said the league will maintain flexibility in order to complete the season with the Super Bowl. However, it doesn’t appear one of those options will be moving the playoffs into a bubble like Major League Baseball did. The NBA and NHL finished their regular season and postseason in bubbles.
Troy Vincent, the NFL’s executive vice president of football operations, said the league is “proceeding as is” and deferred to Dr. Allen Sills, the league’s chief medical officer.
Sills said all options are on the table but warned there are several risks to moving into a bubble. He pointed out that other individuals such as service workers still have to go in and out of the bubble. He emphasized the infection can spread more rapidly if it gets inside. And, he stressed the human element, saying that being sequestered can cause an “emotional” and “behavioral health toll” that becomes a “really significant stress point,” especially around the holidays.
“So for all of those reasons, right now, today, we don’t feel like that is the safest course of action for us,” Sills said. “We’ve consistently said that we’ll reevaluate all of these decisions along the way and make what we think is the safest decision and all options remain on the table. But that’s our thought about it as of today.”
In their two-hour meeting with owners, the league also discussed ongoing diversity, equality and inclusion initiatives and social justice and social responsibility.


thedenverpost--2020-10-13--Letters: We all breathe the same air … and pollutants (10/13/20)

We all breathe the same air … and pollutants Thank you to the New York Times writers and The Denver Post for highlighting how the effects of the expanded wildfire season throughout the West Coast — and at home in Colorado — are here to stay .
Smoke from wildfires is just yet another contributor of PM2.5 particle pollution to the city of Denver , a city branded in 2019 as a “ serious ” violator of air quality standards by the EPA .
Our health is inextricably linked to air quality .
As someone who works in a respiratory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of lives revolving around the pollution forecast : “ I couldn ’ t take my dog for a walk because the air outside made me wheeze today.
” We can not hope for this to be our future , but what can be done ?
Health is a bipartisan issue , and thus the solution must be as well .
HR 763 is a bill sitting in Congress that intends to reduce our emissions by 40 % in the first 12 years through a carbon tax , where the money collected is redistributed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cosponsored by Republicans and Democrats , the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act will aim at reducing the Front Range ’ s “ Brown Cloud ” while adding 2.1 million jobs to the U.S. economy .
As wildfires persist , lawmakers must take action to protect citizens ’ health , particularly respiratory health .
Call or write to your representatives today to support HR 763 , and let ’ s clean up our air together .
To follow up on Peter Fessenden ’ s excellent letter , I ’ d suggest that everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Our Planet ” on Netflix .
It takes us from facts to concerns to hope — extremely well done !
U.S. Supreme Court justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito recently bemoaned the result of Obergefell v. Hodges , which allowed for gay marriage .
The consequences of this decision , they argue , are “ ruinous ” because religious people are forced to accept a law they believe imposes on their religious freedoms .
Juxtaposed for Thomas are “ a novel constitutional right [ and ] religious liberty.
” In rejecting this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel like bigots .
In the Declaration of Independence , we are told unambiguously that “ All men are created equal.
” In the New Testament , Jesus ’ commands are to “ love one another , ” to love God and your neighbor as yourself .
Nothing hard or novel to follow here .
I believe an important majority of Americans and Christians believe in these values .
For Thomas and Alito , the concern seems to be with the hurt feelings of the likes of Kim Davis , the Kentucky county @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to gay couples .
Well gay and Black people have had a lot more than their feelings hurt down the years .
If you discriminate against others on the basis of ( for example ) gender preference , the problem is not that the law is making you feel like a bigot .
It is that you are a bigot , behaving in complete contradiction to the teachings of Christ and the Founding Fathers .
I have one question for Judge Amy Coney Barrett : Do you recognize that freedom OF religion and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the foundation on which our country is built ?
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We all breathe the same air … and pollutants
Re: “Record 2020 wildﬁres point to dangerous trends,” Sept. 27 news story
Thank you to the New York Times writers and The Denver Post for highlighting how the effects of the expanded wildfire season throughout the West Coast — and at home in Colorado — are here to stay. Smoke from wildfires is just yet another contributor of PM2.5 particle pollution to the city of Denver, a city branded in 2019 as a “serious” violator of air quality standards by the EPA.
Our health is inextricably linked to air quality. As someone who works in a respiratory hospital, I am inundated by stories of lives revolving around the pollution forecast: “I couldn’t take my dog for a walk because the air outside made me wheeze today.”
We cannot hope for this to be our future, but what can be done? Health is a bipartisan issue, and thus the solution must be as well. HR 763 is a bill sitting in Congress that intends to reduce our emissions by 40% in the first 12 years through a carbon tax, where the money collected is redistributed back into American’s pockets. Cosponsored by Republicans and Democrats, the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act will aim at reducing the Front Range’s “Brown Cloud” while adding 2.1 million jobs to the U.S. economy. As wildfires persist, lawmakers must take action to protect citizens’ health, particularly respiratory health. Call or write to your representatives today to support HR 763, and let’s clean up our air together.
Emma Antall, Denver
Recommended viewing
Re: “Combat climate change,” Oct. 12 letter to the editor
To follow up on Peter Fessenden’s excellent letter, I’d suggest that everyone watch “David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet” on Netflix. It takes us from facts to concerns to hope — extremely well done!
Kathy Derrick, Denver
Revisiting gay marriage ruling
U.S. Supreme Court justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito recently bemoaned the result of Obergefell v. Hodges, which allowed for gay marriage. The consequences of this decision, they argue, are “ruinous” because religious people are forced to accept a law they believe imposes on their religious freedoms. Juxtaposed for Thomas are “a novel constitutional right [and] religious liberty.” In rejecting this law, religious people are made to feel like bigots.
In the Declaration of Independence, we are told unambiguously that “All men are created equal.” In the New Testament, Jesus’ commands are to “love one another,” to love God and your neighbor as yourself. Nothing hard or novel to follow here.
I believe an important majority of Americans and Christians believe in these values. For Thomas and Alito, the concern seems to be with the hurt feelings of the likes of Kim Davis, the Kentucky county clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to gay couples. Well gay and Black people have had a lot more than their feelings hurt down the years.
If you discriminate against others on the basis of (for example) gender preference, the problem is not that the law is making you feel like a bigot. It is that you are a bigot, behaving in complete contradiction to the teachings of Christ and the Founding Fathers.
Michael Kilduff, Aurora
Question for Court nominee
I have one question for Judge Amy Coney Barrett: Do you recognize that freedom OF religion and freedom FROM religion are both parts of the foundation on which our country is built?
Cheryle Stuhmer, Centennial
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thedenverpost--2020-10-13--Dustin Johnson out of CJ Cup after positive coronavirus test

NORTH LAS VEGAS , Nev. — Dustin Johnson became the most prominent player to test positive for the coronavirus since golf resumed in June , forcing him to withdraw Tuesday from the CJ Cup at Shadow Creek .
The PGA Tour said in a statement that Johnson notified officials he was experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and was given another test that came back positive .
Johnson is the No .
1 player in the world and the reigning PGA Tour player of the year after winning the FedEx Cup for the first time .
He has not played since he tied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ month .
“ Obviously , I am very disappointed , ” Johnson said in a statement .
“ I was really looking forward to competing this week , but will do everything I can to return as quickly as possible .
I have already had a few calls with the tour ’ s medical team and appreciate all the support and guidance they have given me.
” Johnson is the 12th player to test positive at a tournament or at home since the PGA Tour resumed its schedule on June 8 .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tested positive at home and chose to keep it private .
It comes one week after Tony Finau , at No .
16 in the world , tested positive with minor symptoms and withdrew from the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas .
Johnson holds the course record at Shadow Creek after its latest renovation , posting a 7-under 65 five years ago while playing with hockey great Wayne Gretzky , the father of Johnson ’ s partner Paulina Gretzky .
Still to be determined is whether Johnson is able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week in Thousand Oaks , California .
Johnson is a member at Sherwood Country Club , where he spends a lot of time with Gretzky .
“ He was really , really looking forward to these two weeks , ” said David Winkle , his manager at Hambric Sports .
Winkle said Johnson came out to Las Vegas early to practice , and he received a negative test on Sunday .
“ But then he started experiencing symptoms later that night , ” Winkle said .
“ He took it easy on Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a cold .
He had a little chest congestion .
He went back and was tested this morning.
” Under the protocols on the PGA Tour , which are based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , Johnson is to self-isolate for 10 days dating to when he first experienced symptoms and can return if there are no other symptoms .
That would leave open the possibility of Johnson playing next week at Sherwood , provided he would want to play having gone 10 days without being able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s best players are in Las Vegas and California for two weeks as part of their preparations for the Masters .
Johnson is scheduled to play the Houston Open on Nov. 5-8 a week before the Masters .
Finau experienced symptoms last weekend , meaning he was eligible to be at Shadow Creek on Wednesday to start practicing .
Instead , he chose to withdraw .

NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Dustin Johnson became the most prominent player to test positive for the coronavirus since golf resumed in June, forcing him to withdraw Tuesday from the CJ Cup at Shadow Creek.
The PGA Tour said in a statement that Johnson notified officials he was experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and was given another test that came back positive.
Johnson is the No. 1 player in the world and the reigning PGA Tour player of the year after winning the FedEx Cup for the first time. He has not played since he tied for sixth at the U.S. Open last month.
“Obviously, I am very disappointed,” Johnson said in a statement. “I was really looking forward to competing this week, but will do everything I can to return as quickly as possible. I have already had a few calls with the tour’s medical team and appreciate all the support and guidance they have given me.”
Johnson did not return a phone call seeking comment.
Johnson is the 12th player to test positive at a tournament or at home since the PGA Tour resumed its schedule on June 8. The tour said a small number of players tested positive at home and chose to keep it private.
It comes one week after Tony Finau, at No. 16 in the world, tested positive with minor symptoms and withdrew from the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas.
Johnson holds the course record at Shadow Creek after its latest renovation, posting a 7-under 65 five years ago while playing with hockey great Wayne Gretzky, the father of Johnson’s partner Paulina Gretzky.
Still to be determined is whether Johnson is able to play the Zozo Championship at Sherwood next week in Thousand Oaks, California. Johnson is a member at Sherwood Country Club, where he spends a lot of time with Gretzky.
“He was really, really looking forward to these two weeks,” said David Winkle, his manager at Hambric Sports.
Winkle said Johnson came out to Las Vegas early to practice, and he received a negative test on Sunday.
“But then he started experiencing symptoms later that night,” Winkle said. “He took it easy on Monday and thought maybe he was coming down with a cold. He had a little chest congestion. He went back and was tested this morning.”
Under the protocols on the PGA Tour, which are based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Johnson is to self-isolate for 10 days dating to when he first experienced symptoms and can return if there are no other symptoms.
That would leave open the possibility of Johnson playing next week at Sherwood, provided he would want to play having gone 10 days without being able to prepare.
Most of the world’s best players are in Las Vegas and California for two weeks as part of their preparations for the Masters. Johnson is scheduled to play the Houston Open on Nov. 5-8 a week before the Masters.
Finau experienced symptoms last weekend, meaning he was eligible to be at Shadow Creek on Wednesday to start practicing. Instead, he chose to withdraw.


thedenverpost--2020-10-13--Broncos add safety Chris Cooper to practice squad

The Broncos signed safety Chris Cooper to their practice squad Tuesday .
Cooper , 26 , played at Stony Brook @ @ @ @ @ and posting totals of 147 tackles ( 12 for lost yardage ) and four interceptions @ @ @ @ @ Cooper signed with Indianapolis in 2018 and also been with Kansas City , Cincinnati and @ @ @ @ @ the Falcons in training camp , spending two days on the COVID-19 reserve list and @ @ @ @ @ .
He has not appeared in a regular season game .

The Broncos signed safety Chris Cooper to their practice squad Tuesday.
Cooper, 26, played at Stony Brook, appearing in 33 games and posting totals of 147 tackles (12 for lost yardage) and four interceptions.
After going undrafted, Cooper signed with Indianapolis in 2018 and also been with Kansas City, Cincinnati and Atlanta. He was with the Falcons in training camp, spending two days on the COVID-19 reserve list and getting waived on Sept. 5. He has not appeared in a regular season game.


thedenverpost--2020-10-13--Supreme Court halts census in latest twist of 2020 count

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday stopped the once-a-decade head count of every U.S. resident from continuing through the end of October .
President Donald Trump ’ s administration had asked the nation ’ s high court to suspend a district court ’ s order permitting the 2020 census to continue through the end of the month .
The Trump administration argued that the head count needed to end immediately so the U.S. Census Bureau had enough time to crunch the numbers before a congressionally mandated year-end deadline for turning in figures used for deciding how many congressional seats each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ governments and civil rights groups had sued the Trump administration , arguing that minorities and others in hard-to-count communities would be missed if the count ended early .
They said the census schedule was cut short to accommodate a July order from Trump that would exclude people in the country illegally from the numbers used to decide how many congressional seats each state gets .
“ Moreover , meeting the deadline at the expense of the accuracy of the census is not a cost worth paying , especially when the Government has failed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lesser cost of expending more resources to meet the deadline or continuing its prior efforts to seek an extension from Congress , ” Sotomayor wrote .
Last month , U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh in San Jose , California sided with the plaintiffs and issued an injunction which suspended a Sept. 30 deadline for finishing the 2020 census and a Dec. 31 deadline for submitting numbers used to determine how many congressional seats each state gets — a process known as apportionment .
That caused the deadlines to revert back to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operations ending Oct. 31 and the reporting of apportionment figures at the end of April 2021 .
When the Census Bureau , and the Commerce Department , which oversees the statistical agency , picked an Oct. 5 end date , Koh struck that down too , accusing officials of “ lurching from one hasty , unexplained plan to the next … and undermining the credibility of the Census Bureau and the 2020 Census.
” An appellate court panel upheld Koh ’ s order allowing the census to continue through October but struck down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deadline for turning in apportionment numbers .
The panel of three appellate judges said that just because the year-end deadline is impossible to meet doesn ’ t mean the court should require the Census Bureau to miss it .
With plans for the count hampered by the pandemic , the Census Bureau in April had proposed extending the deadline for finishing the count from the end of July to the end of October and pushing the apportionment deadline from Dec. 31 to next April .
The proposal to extend the apportionment deadline passed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Senate didn ’ t take up the request .
Then , in late July and early August , bureau officials shortened the count schedule by a month so that it would finish at the end of September .
The Republicans ’ inaction coincided with a July order from Trump directing the Census Bureau to have the apportionment count exclude people who are in the country illegally .
The order was later ruled unlawful by a panel of three district judges in New York , but the Trump administration is appealing that case to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Dec. 31 deadline , control of the apportionment count would remain in the hands of the Trump administration no matter who wins the presidential election next month .

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday stopped the once-a-decade head count of every U.S. resident from continuing through the end of October.
President Donald Trump’s administration had asked the nation’s high court to suspend a district court’s order permitting the 2020 census to continue through the end of the month. The Trump administration argued that the head count needed to end immediately so the U.S. Census Bureau had enough time to crunch the numbers before a congressionally mandated year-end deadline for turning in figures used for deciding how many congressional seats each state gets.
A coalition of local governments and civil rights groups had sued the Trump administration, arguing that minorities and others in hard-to-count communities would be missed if the count ended early. They said the census schedule was cut short to accommodate a July order from Trump that would exclude people in the country illegally from the numbers used to decide how many congressional seats each state gets.
Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented.
“Moreover, meeting the deadline at the expense of the accuracy of the census is not a cost worth paying, especially when the Government has failed to show why it could not bear the lesser cost of expending more resources to meet the deadline or continuing its prior efforts to seek an extension from Congress,” Sotomayor wrote.
Last month, U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh in San Jose, California sided with the plaintiffs and issued an injunction which suspended a Sept. 30 deadline for finishing the 2020 census and a Dec. 31 deadline for submitting numbers used to determine how many congressional seats each state gets — a process known as apportionment. That caused the deadlines to revert back to a previous Census Bureau plan that had field operations ending Oct. 31 and the reporting of apportionment figures at the end of April 2021.
When the Census Bureau, and the Commerce Department, which oversees the statistical agency, picked an Oct. 5 end date, Koh struck that down too, accusing officials of “lurching from one hasty, unexplained plan to the next … and undermining the credibility of the Census Bureau and the 2020 Census.”
An appellate court panel upheld Koh’s order allowing the census to continue through October but struck down the part that suspended the Dec. 31 deadline for turning in apportionment numbers. The panel of three appellate judges said that just because the year-end deadline is impossible to meet doesn’t mean the court should require the Census Bureau to miss it.
With plans for the count hampered by the pandemic, the Census Bureau in April had proposed extending the deadline for finishing the count from the end of July to the end of October and pushing the apportionment deadline from Dec. 31 to next April. The proposal to extend the apportionment deadline passed the Democratic-controlled House, but the Republican-controlled Senate didn’t take up the request. Then, in late July and early August, bureau officials shortened the count schedule by a month so that it would finish at the end of September.
The Republicans’ inaction coincided with a July order from Trump directing the Census Bureau to have the apportionment count exclude people who are in the country illegally. The order was later ruled unlawful by a panel of three district judges in New York, but the Trump administration is appealing that case to the Supreme Court.
By sticking to the Dec. 31 deadline, control of the apportionment count would remain in the hands of the Trump administration no matter who wins the presidential election next month.


thedenverpost--2020-10-13--A 16-year-old is charged as an adult in the shooting of two teenagers in Commerce City

A 16-year-old has been charged as an adult for allegedly shooting two teenagers in Commerce City .
Kevin Cante is @ @ @ @ @ attempted first-degree murder and first-degree assault , according to the Adams County District Attorney ’ @ @ @ @ @ 4 , police responded to the 18600 block of East 110th Ave. and found two @ @ @ @ @ according to a news release .
Cante has also been charged with menacing , possession @ @ @ @ @ , and possession of a weapon by a previous juvenile offender .
Cante also faces @ @ @ @ @ , a potential sentence enhancer if convicted .
The suspect , who is being held @ @ @ @ @ , appeared in Adams County District Court on Tuesday to be advised of the charges @ @ @ @ @ hearing is scheduled for Nov. 12 .

A 16-year-old has been charged as an adult for allegedly shooting two teenagers in Commerce City.
Kevin Cante is charged with multiple counts of attempted first-degree murder and first-degree assault, according to the Adams County District Attorney’s Office.
On Oct. 4, police responded to the 18600 block of East 110th Ave. and found two teenagers who were shot, according to a news release.
Cante has also been charged with menacing, possession of handgun by a juvenile, and possession of a weapon by a previous juvenile offender. Cante also faces four crime of violence counts, a potential sentence enhancer if convicted.
The suspect, who is being held on a $100,000 bond, appeared in Adams County District Court on Tuesday to be advised of the charges against him. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Nov. 12.


thedenverpost--2020-10-14--Fighting in swing states, Trump also forced to play defense

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is being forced to play Electoral College defense with a trip to Iowa , a state he won handily in 2016 but where Democrat Joe Biden is making a late push before the Nov. 3 vote .
Trump ’ s heavy travel this week , including a rally Wednesday in Des Moines , reflects his uphill climb three weeks before the election .
He has already visited Pennsylvania and Florida , will head to another state , North Carolina , he can ’ t win without and plans stops in Iowa and Georgia , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but where recent polling shows Biden improving .
The candidates will have dueling town halls Thursday night on network television — Trump ’ s in Miami and sponsored by NBC News , Biden ’ s in Philadelphia and on ABC .
Debate organizers last week changed their original plan for a town hall debate that night to a virtual event after Trump ’ s coronavirus diagnosis , but the president backed out .
Biden quickly signed on to his own town hall ; Trump ’ s campaign on Wednesday announced its competing event @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to best motivate voters who could cast potentially decisive ballots .
Biden did not have any public campaign events scheduled Wednesday , an unusual move just 20 days before the election , after visiting Florida on Tuesday to court older voters .
He was looking to deliver a knockout blow in a state Trump needs to win while trying to woo a group whose support for the Republican president has slipped .
Trump was in Pennsylvania , arguably the most important state on the electoral map , unleashing fierce attacks on Biden ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s backyard .
“ He ’ s shot , folks .
I hate to tell you , he ’ s shot , ” Trump told a big rally crowd in Johnstown , saying there was extra pressure on him to win because Biden was the worst presidential candidate of all time .
“ Can you imagine if you lose to a guy like this ?
It ’ s unbelievable.
” In his second rally since contracting the novel coronavirus , Trump spoke for more than an hour to thousands packed in tightly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before in Florida , Trump seemed healthy , and his rhetoric on the pandemic — including the dubious claim that it was mostly a thing of the past — changed little despite his own illness , except for his threat to kiss audience members to prove his immunity .
Trump made a local pitch , hammering home the false claim that a Biden administration would limit fracking in areas where the economy is heavily dependent on energy .
Biden ’ s proposal would only bar new leases on federal land , a fraction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elimination of a federal rule that would have brought more low-income housing to the suburbs , Trump zeroed in on groups whose support he has struggled to retain , including female voters turned off by his rhetoric .
“ So I ask you to do me a favor .
Suburban women : Will you please like me ?
Please .
Please .
I saved your damn neighborhood , OK ?
” Trump said .
“ The other thing : I don ’ t have that much time to be that nice .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but I got ta go quickly.
” Biden spent the day in Florida , his third visit to the state in a month , looking to expand his inroads with older voters .
To Trump , “ you ’ re expendable , you ’ re forgettable , you ’ re virtually nobody , ” Biden said at a senior center in Pembroke Pines , about 20 miles ( 32 kilometers ) from Fort Lauderdale .
The “ only senior Donald Trump seems to care about ” is himself , Biden added .
Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ promote voter mobilization in the heavily African American community of Miramar .
His swing coincided with a $ 500,000 donation from billionaire former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg to increase Democratic turnout in Miami-Dade County .
Back in Washington , Tuesday marked a second day of Senate hearings to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court .
Trump and top Republicans see a swift confirmation as a chance to energize conservatives .
Trump mentioned those proceedings as he left the White House , saying , “ Amy was doing incredibly well.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ can win the White House without Florida ’ s 29 electoral votes , but it wants to lock up the state to pad a margin of victory over Trump , who has questioned the legitimacy of an election where many people will cast mail-in ballots during the pandemic .
Biden has vowed to win Pennsylvania , but if he falls short , his path to victory narrows substantially .
The Trump campaign has grown increasingly worried about states he won handily four years ago , including Ohio and , to a lesser extent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win at least one of the three Great Lakes states he flipped red in 2016 .
But facing stubborn deficits in Wisconsin and Michigan , the president has placed renewed focus on Pennsylvania and its 20 electoral votes .
Trump will have to run up his margins in the state ’ s rural areas to win , as his prospects have slipped since 2016 in places like vote-rich suburban Philadelphia , where he underperformed by past Republican measures .

Jonathan Lemire, Will Weissert, Kevin Freking, Bill Barrow

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is being forced to play Electoral College defense with a trip to Iowa, a state he won handily in 2016 but where Democrat Joe Biden is making a late push before the Nov. 3 vote.
Trump’s heavy travel this week, including a rally Wednesday in Des Moines, reflects his uphill climb three weeks before the election. He has already visited Pennsylvania and Florida, will head to another state, North Carolina, he can’t win without and plans stops in Iowa and Georgia, which he once thought were in his grasp but where recent polling shows Biden improving.
The candidates will have dueling town halls Thursday night on network television — Trump’s in Miami and sponsored by NBC News, Biden’s in Philadelphia and on ABC. Debate organizers last week changed their original plan for a town hall debate that night to a virtual event after Trump’s coronavirus diagnosis, but the president backed out. Biden quickly signed on to his own town hall; Trump’s campaign on Wednesday announced its competing event.
Both candidates tailored their campaigning Tuesday to best motivate voters who could cast potentially decisive ballots.
Biden did not have any public campaign events scheduled Wednesday, an unusual move just 20 days before the election, after visiting Florida on Tuesday to court older voters. He was looking to deliver a knockout blow in a state Trump needs to win while trying to woo a group whose support for the Republican president has slipped.
Trump was in Pennsylvania, arguably the most important state on the electoral map, unleashing fierce attacks on Biden’s fitness for office in his opponent’s backyard.
“He’s shot, folks. I hate to tell you, he’s shot,” Trump told a big rally crowd in Johnstown, saying there was extra pressure on him to win because Biden was the worst presidential candidate of all time. “Can you imagine if you lose to a guy like this? It’s unbelievable.”
In his second rally since contracting the novel coronavirus, Trump spoke for more than an hour to thousands packed in tightly and mostly maskless. Like the night before in Florida, Trump seemed healthy, and his rhetoric on the pandemic — including the dubious claim that it was mostly a thing of the past — changed little despite his own illness, except for his threat to kiss audience members to prove his immunity.
Trump made a local pitch, hammering home the false claim that a Biden administration would limit fracking in areas where the economy is heavily dependent on energy. Biden’s proposal would only bar new leases on federal land, a fraction of U.S. fracking operations. Touting his elimination of a federal rule that would have brought more low-income housing to the suburbs, Trump zeroed in on groups whose support he has struggled to retain, including female voters turned off by his rhetoric.
“So I ask you to do me a favor. Suburban women: Will you please like me? Please. Please. I saved your damn neighborhood, OK?” Trump said. “The other thing: I don’t have that much time to be that nice. You know, I can do it, but I gotta go quickly.”
Biden spent the day in Florida, his third visit to the state in a month, looking to expand his inroads with older voters. To Trump, “you’re expendable, you’re forgettable, you’re virtually nobody,” Biden said at a senior center in Pembroke Pines, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) from Fort Lauderdale.
The “only senior Donald Trump seems to care about” is himself, Biden added.
Biden also held a drive-in rally designed to promote voter mobilization in the heavily African American community of Miramar. His swing coincided with a $500,000 donation from billionaire former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg to increase Democratic turnout in Miami-Dade County.
Back in Washington, Tuesday marked a second day of Senate hearings to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Trump and top Republicans see a swift confirmation as a chance to energize conservatives. Trump mentioned those proceedings as he left the White House, saying, “Amy was doing incredibly well.”
Biden’s campaign believes it can win the White House without Florida’s 29 electoral votes, but it wants to lock up the state to pad a margin of victory over Trump, who has questioned the legitimacy of an election where many people will cast mail-in ballots during the pandemic. Biden has vowed to win Pennsylvania, but if he falls short, his path to victory narrows substantially.
The Trump campaign has grown increasingly worried about states he won handily four years ago, including Ohio and, to a lesser extent, Texas. He all but must win at least one of the three Great Lakes states he flipped red in 2016.
But facing stubborn deficits in Wisconsin and Michigan, the president has placed renewed focus on Pennsylvania and its 20 electoral votes.
Trump will have to run up his margins in the state’s rural areas to win, as his prospects have slipped since 2016 in places like vote-rich suburban Philadelphia, where he underperformed by past Republican measures.