Hi everyone! Please excuse my tardiness in sending out a blog since Hawaii – I have been wonderfully busy since returning and am finally all caught up! Going on a vacation or a work trip is an incredible experience filled with many unforgettable memories and important lessons learned. These are the experiences that don’t come around everyday, and we are so lucky to experience them. But once we return home, it is always a challenge to catch up with everything we have missed, while simultaneously moving forward with everyone else! But catching up and then getting ahead of our work is always such a gratifying feeling!!!
It’s great to be back in Colorado, however, my week in Hawaii was truly extraordinary. I met some of the most gracious, kind-hearted children and teenagers who have left a lasting impact on me. As I mentioned in my previous blog, the Youth Clinic Cheerleaders and Players traveled to a different island of Hawaii each day, visiting several schools in the mornings, and hosting a cheerleading/football camps at the end of each school day. Since I have been back in Colorado, I have shared my experiences with friends, family, and some schoolmates as well. A common theme that has emerged as I’ve shared my experiences is a general unawareness of the economic situation in much of Hawaii. When we think of Hawaii, beautiful beaches, endless sunshine, and complete relaxation comes to mind – basically, the perfect vacation spot. In reality, this is only a tiny portion of Hawaii; much of the population struggles to make ends meet and is living with very low-incomes. We traveled to nearly all of the islands, and had the privilege of working with many of the underprivileged kids living there. And these kids are some of the most remarkable people I have come across. They are so grateful for the smallest gesture; a simple “good job” from a football player or cheerleader means the absolute world to them. They are so kind, giving, and excited to have you share a day with them.
One of the greatest things about impacting these children is the inspiration I feel from it. The kids of Hawaii have impacted me as much, and maybe even more so, than I have had on them. When they go home after a day with cheerleaders and football players, they feel special, important, and motivated to achieve their dreams. The memories of the day can last a lifetime for them. And the same goes for me. Now that I have returned home, I often think of the people I interacted with out there; it is so fulfilling to know that I have inspired people and helped them to believe in themselves and reach their goals. It pushes me to work harder in my life and makes me infinitely more appreciative for all the things in my life. My family and friends, my health, happiness, accomplishments, and my education are priceless blessings in my life that I often take for granted. My trip to Hawaii has afforded me the opportunity to take a step back and reflect on the intangible belongings that light up my life – the immeasurable personal effects that give me endless encouragement, laughter, motivation, enthusiasm, and opportunities to achieve my goals.
There is truly no better feeling that knowing you have positively impacted someone’s life – and I have been blessed from this trip to know that I have impacted the lives of incredible children. And I feel so incredibly lucky to say that they have impacted my life and inspired me to be a better person. :)
Ok, enough about my trip! Let’s shift back to some Broncos football. I hope everyone has been having a great February and has been keeping up with the many happenings in the league. Locally, the changes within the Broncos organization have been immense, and it looks like Coach McDaniels is taking charge and inspiring everyone. I think the team, the employees, and the fans are becoming more and more excited everyday to see what McDaniels is going to do with the Broncos. Personally, I cannot wait for the new season to see all his work come to fruition. I think the team is going to be energized, powerful, and ferocious on the field!
Nationally, the NFL Scouting Combine has captured the attention of football fans, and has greatly helped to ease our “offseason slump.” What is the “offseason slump,” you may ask? Well, when the season ends, we are faced with the distressing reality that we have to wait six months or so until our beloved Football Sundays return. It is truly a heartbreaking situation! But thankfully, the combine, free agency and the draft take place through April, alleviating the stress we feel from a lack of football in our lives. So have no fear fans! We’ve got the combine, FA and the draft to keep us occupied!
The NFL Scouting Combine began in 1982 with 163 participants; now over 300 star college athletes attend the week-long event with hopes of stealing the attention of coaches and executives for the 2009 Draft. For all NFL teams, the top priority of the combine is not what you may suspect. Though skill testing is highlighted on television and internet feeds, medical exams are actually the number one priority of the event. In addition to the exams, athletes take part in both physical and psychological tests as well as formal interviews with executives, coaches, and scouts from around the league. This is definitely not an event for any player who cracks under pressure!
Some of you may have noticed the participation of several college athletes who have not earned a college degree. A growing factor in the NFL draft is the desire of collegiate underclassmen to enter the draft without completing a senior year. This year 46 underclassmen have been granted special eligibility for the draft. All 46 players have met the league’s three-year eligibility rule and have submitted a written application to the NFL. In the application, the players are required to renounce their remaining college football eligibility.
Needless to say, there is much excitement ahead in the world of football, so we will have much to talk about in the coming weeks!
Talk to you all soon!
Tags: Denver Broncos, Free Agency, Pro Bowl, Romi Bean, Scouting Combine, Uncategorized
Hi Romi
What a wonderful blog!! Thanks for the insight and once again the information regarding your trip to Hawaii. I always learn so much from your blogs. It is so awesome that you take away so many positives from the experiences that you have in your life and in your life as a cheerleader. Your upbeat attitude and blog is truly inspirational.
I have to say that I am excited for the future of the Denver Broncos and look forward to what the coming season holds in store for us. Coach McDaniels is very energetic in his attitude and I am sure that he will build a strong team and that Football Sundays will be exciting and promising.
Well done in Hawaii and keep blogging!
CutlerFan0206 - I for one really appreciate all the effort and information that goes into Romi’s blogs. Not everyone in the world knows about football……
Romi,
Thanks for teaching me so much about the Broncos, specifically about the NFL Combine. I can actually say that I did not know that much about it. Your blog was very informative. Keep up the good work! Also, thanks for representing us so well in Hawaii as the NFL Youth Clinic Cheerleader for the Broncos.
Nice read Romi, thanks!
CutlerFan0206 - If you don’t like what you read… don’t read it. It’s that simple!
I’m not even a Broncos fan yet I like reading these blog’s.
Cheers Romi
CutlerFan0206 - if u have a problem with what she writes STOP reading it u go on here and talk crap cause u dont agree with her no1s makin u read it theres other posts
I agree w/ kase78matt and Kev-UK. Romi works for the Denver Broncos and this is their site so show some RESPECT. Now lets move on.
I for one respect the passion and exuberance you show Romi and yes, you are a beautiful woman. In any case, I did know all of those things about the combine except for its inception in 1982. Thus, the combine is a few months older than me because I was born in June of 1982. Reportedly, when I got shots in my infancy, my blood was orange and blue so that explains my Broncos passion! In any case, I’m glad you have passion for what you do. Yes, there are plenty of football-related activities with which we can occupy ourselves in the offseason. I even enjoy watching Canadian Football in June, July and August to bide my time before the NFL returns. I have watched the combine extensively this week and I’ve unearthed a treasure for the Broncos. Rey Mauaulga of USC and Sean Smith of Utah would be great picks for the Broncos but Lawrence Sidbury, an obscure defensive end out of Richmond would also be excellent. Sidbury played exceptionally well in the I-AA national championship game and helped the Spiders earn the title with a dominant performance against Montana. Unlike those players who compete in Division I, Sidubury was blessed to play for a real championship, none of this BCS nonsense, so his championship experience would serve us well. Again, we love CutlerFan0206 as a fellow fan and he is entitled to his opinion. Nevertheless, Romi, success makes others jealous and many others will say spurious things about you. Just do your thing and I’ll be watching Broncos dominance in 2009. You are great, but be assured, Katy Kainer will always be my favorite cheerleader, I have a crush on her even now. Take care!
cutlerfan 0206 you need to get a life, you sound like the type of person who is 45 years old still living in his mothers basement. what ever your jealousy is, you should think about keeping it to yourself. you really sound like a fool. the only reason you checked this blog was for photo. I understand it is difficult to see a beautiful young women doing more with her life than you. get over it
I appreciate the blogs, like everyone this time of year we are just trying not to count the days until august. there is nothing to really talk about until friday. We have released some players, no one that we will miss
Romi keep blogging most of us appreciate a beautiful women that has class and intelligence.
Nice read! Romi, the increase in Underclassman this year is a result of their potentially being no Salary Cap next year. Whilst some big spending owners will flash their cash at anyone willing to sign (Al Davis, Jerry Jones, Dan Snyder etc) other owners may use the year as a chance to have some relief from the $100 million+ payroll that is paid out every year by most NFL teams. The latter circumstance would mean less money for Rookies, hence why so many who weren’t really ready to come out (Mark Sanchez ..) decided to leave school.
Hi Romi,
Thanks for another great blog. It’s always good to hear about what you’re doing off the field and especially about this trip to Hawaii. You and the other cheerleaders have such a great impact on our kids and what you did on the trip to Hawaii is yet another example.
And, yes I’m another one who learns a lot about the NFL from reading your blogs. So I hope you continue with that kind of info in your blogs as well.
Looks like some big changes coming up for our favorite team - especially on defense. Like you, I’m optimistic. We’ll probably be a work in progress for a couple of years, but in the end, I think we’ll get back to winning championships again.
Thanks for taking the time to blog with us - I know you’re schedule is really busy and I hope you know how much your efforts are appreciated.
Don
This is my first time on this blog and I for one am impressed with the knowledge you are passing on, Romi. I am constantly trying to learn, comprehend and expand my football world. This blog is a huge benefit in gaining the information needed. Your explanation are precise and easy to decipher.
Thanks for your commitment and positive energy! You are a credit to the Broncos organization.
Hey Romi,
Good to hear from you again. I’m glad to hear that your trip to Hawaii turned out to be so memorable. Feeling blessed really is very empowering. It feels as though you have a new life all of a sudden.
Speaking of new…
I hope we got some good ideas of what we want from scouting the Combine. Getting some smart young talent on the defensive side of the ball would be a great compliment to our young offense. Acquiring some defensive vetrans through the free agency, who will make an immediate impact, will be key to our defensive transition and the growth of the young players.
Keep on bloggin’ Romi!!!
Go Broncos!!! Go Broncos Cheerleaders!!!
Kev-UK; If you era not a broncos fan what are you doing here.This is broncos country!!
Hi everyone! I want to thank all of you so much for your kind words and support of my blog. I appreciate that all of you take the time to read it and post awesome responses. Obviously this blog does not strike everyone’s interest — some fans enjoy this type of blogging, whilst others prefer more a more hard-hitting style. For those of you who do enjoy my blog — thank you for your unwavering support and wonderful insight. I devote a lot of time to this blog, because I want everyone to be able to take something from it - whether it’s an interesting football fact or a cheerleader/fan perspective. My blogs are genuine and from the heart, and I can always tell that your responses are as well :). I have greatly enjoyed learning from all of you, and I hope you have learned from me too!
To CutlerFan0206 — I am sorry to hear that you do not enjoy reading this blog. However, I respect your opinion and recognize that everyone has different likes/dislikes. I would encourage you to check out some of the other blogs on this website, if you haven’t already. Each one is written in a different style and offers differing perspectives and info on a variety of topics. I hope you will find one or two that you will enjoy.
Romi 1st class response to all of the replies!!!
Thanks Romi! I really enjoy your blogs and always look forward to reading them. You are teaching me a lot that I did not know! I’m excited about the prospects that free agency holds in store for us.
Dawkins is definitely going to bring that veteran leadership and energy we need.
On the other hand, this whole “Cutler trade” talk is bad timing (as if there were a good time, huh?). I’m hoping that it’s just Cutler blowing it all out of proportion. To me, that would be the best case scenario.
Dawkins is excited, and with him, our defense is all “jacked”. Defense…check (well, it’s a good start anyway)
Cutler is angry, and without him, our offense won’t BE jack. Offense…Better circle this one Coach…and highlight it…maybe an asterisk?…phone his peeps?…phone him?…have a meeting?…go to dinner?..SOMETHING!!!!!!
Oh well, I hope they get it figured out.
Go Broncos!!! Go Broncos Cheerleaders!!!
Hi Romi,
Great response to all of us. I shouldn’t be surprised that you would be so gracious - even to a “troll” who obviously doesn’t know much about what a wonderful, bright young woman you are. I don’t know if you’ve me Mr. Right yet, but whoever he is will be one really lucky guy.
Also I had to tell you that I turned my calendar this morning and it really made my day - seeing you and Bri on the March and April pages. I had to ask you, did you pick out the swim suit? What a great picture.
I’m guessing you may be starting to get ready for the auditions coming up (later this month or early April?) I would love to see a blog on that from your perspective - if you have the time.
Thanks again for keeping in touch with us - and for all the great blogs you give us.
Don
Oops, sorry about the typo in my post above. Obviously I meant to say “I don’t know if you’ve met Mr. Right”, but left the “t” off of the met.
I guess there isn’t a way to edit your posts once you submit them ……
Hope you have a great day, Romi.
Interesting blog-
Lovin all the moves we are making this off-season. McDaniels is piecing together a good mix of vets and young talent. So who would you like to see Denver take in the 1st round?