On Wednesday, the Broncos reached out to their Hispanic fan base with Broncos En Español, a free event that featured autographs and photos with players and alumni, along with inflatable obstacle courses and targets for the kids and karaoke.
The players in attendance were fullback Chris Gronkowski, safety Quinton Carter and guard Manny Ramirez. Also signing autographs Wednesday evening were Broncos alumni including Billy Thompson and Vance Johnson.
For Ramirez, whose parents are Mexican, it was a great opportunity to connect with people from a similar background.
“My parents are originally from Mexico so any time I get an opportunity to come out here in Colorado to support my culture, I’m always happy to do it,” Ramirez said. “Always good times.”
Ramirez said that Wednesday night reminded him of the importance of giving back to the community.
“I don’t really see myself as a role model but I know they see me as a role model at times and it just brings you down back to earth, where you truly do stand,” Ramirez said. “It’s a blessing to be in this position and I’ll do anything for the community.”
The event, which ran from 5-8 p.m., drew a large crowd that quickly filled the East United Club at Sports Authority Field at Mile High to capacity. Carter said the sight of so many people in the parking lot when he arrived was a pleasant surprise.
“It’s crazy, especially pulling up, you see all the cars,” Carter said. “The parking lot is completely full, and it’s all Hispanics. You wouldn’t know that because you’re touching a whole different fan base that you never see. It’s way bigger than I thought. I’ve done a few other things up at the stadium, but this is by far the biggest crowd.”
Ramirez, on the other hand, wasn’t the least bit surprised by the turnout.
“You’d be surprised how much the Hispanic culture, it’s really into American football,” Ramirez said. “It’s not a surprise to see how many people were out here today because that’s how our culture is — we always go in huge packs.”
Carter said he always enjoys being able to be a part of something that fans will remember.
“I think it’s really neat,” Carter said. “Some people that are fans of me, I’m fans of them. It’s crazy when you really sit back and think about it. I’m just a normal person to myself, but to the next person, you could be a life-changing experience.”
Tags: Broncos En Espanol, Chris Gronkowski, Community Development, Manny Ramirez, Quinton Carter
B-R-O-N-C-O-S BRONCOS BRONCOS BRONCOS!!!
So I got a present today from a co-worker. I’m sitting at my desk and he brings me in some “pastries.” I look at him odd and he says, “This is a Broncos present for you.” I look closer and see that it’s four apple “turnovers.” I thought it was great!! I live in the Seattle area, so I’m surrounded by Seahawk fans who love to rub every loss in. I need some ideas to get him back…HELP!
By the way, I’m pumped up! Going to the game this weekend! Excited to see Rod Smith inducted in the Ring of Fame.
Hehe… that was pretty funny 3rd! Just found out I get to go to the game on Sunday, so I’m pretty excited! Mostly Broncos fans here, those and Cowboy/Fader fans for some reason… horrible atmostphere at the local bar most Sundays!
Nice Turtle! This will probably be the only game I get to go to this year unless we get a home playoff game (I won’t miss that no matter what’s going on). I’m starting grad school next week so between work, family, and school there won’t be much weekend travel for me. Had to squeeze one in there before the chaos begins.
I’m thinking about getting a rubber chicken and stuffing it was cheese to get my co-worker back (Seattle play GB Monday night)…give me some ideas people!
For living so close to another pro team there are a surprising amount of Bronco fans in this area too.
Sorry 3rd – I have no creativity.
I’m thinking that as I look over Houston…it will be Mays, Woodyard, Wolfe that face the greatest challenge. Who are the rest of our run stoppers? Yep, here they come…right up the gut.
I think we are doing just fine…
It would be far more entertaining and fun to watch if ‘you know who’ was starting, but we are doing just fine!!! LOL
Interesting read:
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/jay-cutler-chicago-bears-qb-will-never-be-the-superstar-he-thinks-he-is-091812
DB… thank you for being honest. Now you know what Manning does for this team and while I love Timmy, it’s just not the same. No the same type of leadership or respect… so it means a lot to me that you’re not ready to throw him under the bus.
3rd give me some time and let me see what I can come up with ok?! Sometimes I am creative. I love the turnovers that’s awesome!
3rd,
Get a cake made that looks like a chicken in the of a “C” crafted from CREAMED cheese.
in the FORM of a “C”
Get a whipped cream pie and smash it in his face and be done with it!
On my way to Denver today cant wait to see I-Rod in Ring of Fame Go Broncos!!!!
Or to be more polite, just make a print out of the records of both teams for each year while they were both in the AFC West showing how may times we won the division and how they hardly ever did and that should complete the humiliation.
While both in the division, we won it 9 times, the Seahawks twice, that outta do it, LOL.
For those asking “where is Dumerville” or whats wrong with “Doom”.
It seems as if he is doing what he needs to do and his day will come soon enough.
Denver Broncos: In 2011 Elvis Dumervil went eight straight games with a sack late in the season. While he doesn’t have a sack yet this year, he has 13 overall pressures which ties him for the most among defensive linemen.
Game prediction
Broncos 20
Texans 13
*Seachickens*
I miss the COOP write ups!
I want to see the Panthers win this game tonight.
Well I am all packed and ready to go got a 9 hour drive a head of me. If anyone wants to pound back some beers before the game hit up my twitter and I’ll try to find yuh
Denver Oranges is my profile name
Go Broncos!!!!!!!!
by the way whats the blonde kid doing there he dosent look Hispanic????
DO and 3rd… if you guys get a chance come over to the Bronco Bus! My friend converted a School bus into a grill/party wagon and it’s sits in space C2 (the motor home lot) I believe near portal 9! I will be there, the drinks and the burgers are free so come on over and if we are lucky some of the old players will be by… I’ve met so many old Bronco Players through this guy it’s crazy!!!
Can’t miss it really, big Orange and Blue bus, it’s got an Elway Jersey and a Terrell Davis Jersey painted on the side… I have long hair and I think I’ll be sporting the Black Von Miller Jersey….!!!
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/don_banks/09/19/week-2/index.html?sct=nfl_t12_a0
HAHA… ‘Legion of BOOM’!!! That’s clever… 10 bonus points for Seattle
Hey Broncos Country!!! Check this out.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000064237/article/texans-jj-watt-wants-peyton-manning-on-his-sack-list?module=HP11_content_stream
It’ll be intresting to see how P.M. takes to this, hopefully it pumps him up along with our O-line to deny Watts of this goal.
GoBroncos!!!
BT,
I’ll try to stop by thanks for the Invite