As I sit down to write my blog this week I can’t help but reflect on how quickly time passes. Although the Broncos season has just kicked off, it is midway for the Denver Broncos Cheerleaders as we have been up and running since March! I have a hard time believing that this is my fourth season with the Broncos, and when I walked away from the stadium Sunday night, the stadium lights shut off, tailgating parties at a close, and the Broncos community celebrating a win, I was left in awe.
It never gets old to dance from the top of my head to the bottom of my feet in front of 76,000 fans. It really is hard to put words to the energy in my heart when I step out onto the field on game day. I saw a lot of Terrible Towels in the crowd on Sunday, but I saw and heard far more Broncos cheers and colors–and it resonates in my heart that I am in a beautiful place right now, and I feel completely blessed to be a part of this organization. There was a point in the game where I looked up in the sky–pitch black, little flurries of snow began to fall and every face in the crowd lunged forward with pure anticipation. There were 11 seconds on the clock in the fourth quarter, and moments later, Jason Elam came through yet again for the Broncos to pull out the win.
It is funny–as I watch the Rockies head to the World Series (a team with such popularity that ticket purchasing was suspended for the afternoon), and the Broncos put another win in the bag for the season, one of the things that stands out most to me is that none of these games would be as exciting if there weren’t fans. The Broncos are fans of the Rockies and vise versa, the Denver community has fans of every nature, and it really is what makes the seasons go ’round!
So for the sports fans out there who cheer from home or in the stadium, I would like to say, thank you for creating the experience of a lifetime for myself and so many others in the sports community!
So now I have a question for all of you, on a much lighter note. One of my favorite holidays is just around the bend – Halloween. Now, I enjoy Halloween because you can dress up as any character in the book for one night, plus I definitely have a sweet tooth. Now, trust me, I have had some pretty serious costumes in my day, but I have pretty much done everything in the book at this point. I think my favorite Halloween costume was a full-blown lion costume that my grandmother sewed for me (mane and all) when I was about 3! So I guess it’s been a while since I have had a good costume, which is why I need your help!
I know you all have some great ideas because I saw them at our DBC Halloween party in 2004. If you have creative or unique ideas or suggestions for a Halloween costume this year, I would appreciate the feedback. I do need to preface this by sharing just a few of the things I do not consider to be a costume:
- Ears and a tail
- Anything without face paint
- Just about any of the pre-packaged costumes; I want something original!
So please post your appropriate suggestions and we’ll see who comes up with the best costume idea. If you don’t have any suggestions but would like to post interesting (clean fun) costumes you have seen in the past, then please do; I always enjoy a good story. I look forward to your feedback.
As we prepare for our Monday night game against Green Bay, our entire team is unbelievably excited. There is nothing like Monday Night Football! There is a lot of history with Green Bay, especially some pretty fond memories of Super Bowl XXXII!
This is a big game, and we are all going to need to remind the Broncos why home-field advantage in Denver is just that. I was very impressed with the fans last week — the stadium was louder than ever and people were on their feet for the entire game. Let’s bring that out Monday night. See you on the field!
God Bless,
Keela
Tags: Colorado Rockies, Fans, Halloween
Hey Keela,
What a great game with the Steelers. I was really touched by the pre-game where Darrent Williams’ mom and Damien Nash’s wife came out for the coin toss. It was great to see our players and also the Steelers’ captains being so supportive. Then we saw a great game and we won. As always, you and your teammates helped keep all of us fired up. And we got to see the touchdown dance four times – so does it get any better than that? Only if we put five touchdowns up on somebody.
So about that Halloween costume, I’m not sure I’ve got any really great ideas but I know you love Bronco gear – so that might be a start. Something patterned after a home Bronco uniform? Face paint? Well, it seems almost too bad to paint such a perfect face, but OK – just for one night – half orange, half blue? And my Halloween story – it’s a little before your time, but our son did his first trick or treating at age 20 months in the 1977 season (our first Super Bowl season) dressed up like a Bronco (an orange shirt in those days). Lots of fun – for him, his parents and the neighbors.
Big weekend coming up with the World Series here and Monday Night Football. We’ll be looking forward to all of the fun.
Don
Hey Keela…
Big win for our Broncos!!! It was a relief after the drudging against the Chargers. I was actually at that Chargers game. I live in Wichita, KS, but I drove out to Denver for the Rockies clincher against Philadelphia. Thankfully (or unthankfully..since the game was bad), the Broncos were in town as well. I actually got a picture with you in the Broncos Barn. I will admit that I am a shy guy without much women experience, so buddies of mine were quite impressed that I had a picture with a Broncos cheerleader. Anyway, you all always do a great job for the Broncos. The football team may struggle, but we have the best cheerleaders in the NFL…bar none!!! Anyway, keep up with the good work on the blog.
Jason
Thanks for applauding the fan support at Broncos games. Even though I’ve only attended one Broncos game live in my life, every week the Broncos game is a staple of my life in the fall. As far as Halloween costumes are concerned, being a nuclear physicist might be a good idea. It seems that many of James Bond’s girlfriends were nuclear physicists so that might be a good idea. In any case, let’s formulate a Broncos victory against the Pack this Monday!
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I was proud of the Steelers for embracing Mrs. Williams and Damien’s wife, at the coin toss. Very respectful. Those little women hugged by those big men! Showed class! D’Will and Damien will always be with the Bronco’s in spirit. The impression that was left is everlasting! God Bless the Bronco’s for respecting what those boys left behind!
Well the weekend is done and the Rockies World Series adventure came to a close–without the anticipated win or sweep we all hoped for! I must say I am proud of our Colorado Rockies–they nearly swept their way to the World Series and made it look easy, and that is a great baseball team–regardless of that ultimate loss.
Our team is gearing up for Monday night football tonight, and I have to say, I can’t think of a better way to start my week. I hope everyone is ready for some football!
Thank you for your comments about our last game and the recognition of two very special women.
Having Damien’s wife and Mrs. Williams in attendance at the last game was very special for our entire organization–and reminded us of the lives we lost this past year that meant so much to so many. I am glad many of you were able to take part in that honoring.
I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend!
Go Broncos!
Keela
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