Well, it sure has been an interesting start to Pro Bowl weekend for me.
First, please allow me to introduce myself. In his blog, Jim Saccomano, has often mentioned the behind-the-scenes staff the Broncos have. My name is Dave, and I am a part of that behind-the-scenes staff, Saccomano’s media relations staff to be specific. Since the start of the 2008 season, I have handled Brandon Marshall’s media requests. In that role, I have forged a strong relationship with the starting wide receiver at this weekend’s Pro Bowl. I was fortunate enough that Brandon felt my performance worthy of an invitation to join him in Hawaii.
My voyage across the Pacific Ocean started with a friendly face when I spotted Kory Lichtensteiger waiting at the same gate. After a brief conversation, he told me of his plans for he and his wife to enjoy a belated honeymoon this week. He was not planning to take part in the Pro Bowl festivities.
So, upon arrival in Hawaii, while waiting for my bags at the baggage claim, I was reminded of it being Pro Bowl week. Walking past me with their entourages were Seattle Seahawks’ tackle Walter Jones, Pittsburgh’s tackle Max Starks and Arizona quarterback Kurt Warner. All right, all right, enough star gazing.
I meet up with Brandon’s parents, and we make our way to the hotel. We drop our suitcases off and are shuttled to a luau the league is throwing. Shortly after our arrival at the luau, quarterback Jay Cutler and his crew walk in. We exchange greetings, grab some grub and enjoy the entertainment. Upon a trip for a refill, I bump into Casey Wiegmann. In addition to Brandon, I am thrilled for Wiegmann. He just finished his 13th NFL season and finally was deemed worthy by the powers that be of a Pro Bowl trip. He is soaking in every minute of it and enjoying it with his family.
The next morning, it was off the practice. The highlight for the media who had been here was the first appearances of the Steelers in Hawaii this year. Another influential gentleman made his first Hawaiian appearance this year as Commissioner Roger Goodell arrived in town. He met with the media and mentioned the possibility of this year’s Pro Bowl potentially not being the last one in Hawaii. After my two short days here, I can see exactly why Commissioner Goodell and the league would want to come back. It’s paradise, here.
After practice, I accompanied Brandon and some of his guests to the Pearl Harbor museum. We toured the USS Missouri. We learned about it being the site of where the Japanese surrendered and signed a treaty, ending World War II.
From there, it was off to dinner with Brandon’s family and friends. In the middle of our entrees, Brandon stands up and goes one-by-one around the table discussing why each person is important to him. When he gets to his girlfriend, he talks about her being a positive influence on him and gets down on a knee and reveals an absolutely stunning ring. She accepts his offer and the happy couple didn’t stop smiling the rest of the night.
What a weekend and it’s not even Friday, yet. Who knows what else is in store for us?
Tags: Brandon Marshall, Dave Gaylinn, Pro Bowl, Uncategorized
Uh-oh!!!
Did you reveal Brandon’s secret before he got to? I’m guessing that is the secret that he mentioned on Jim Rome last week that he was going to share at the pro-bowl.
Congrats Brandon.
Brandon, I hope this is not the same girl friend that ran you throiugh the ringer all last off season. Please say it is no the same one. I see you are changing your life for the good and thats GREAT! Any how Congrats and have a enjoyable and SAFE off season.
LETS GET READY TO WHOOP UP IN 09
GO BRONCOS!!!!
Congratulations Brandon and His girlfriend whoever She maybe and Happy Valentines day coming up.
TIME OF POSSESSION ! ! !
GO BRONCOS ! ! !
P.S. Dave can you get an update on the news, in the pressbox section of this web site? The last thing posted is Mike Nolan hired as DC. s l o w
Congratulations Brandon!!!!!!!!
Well that was certainly a surprise ending to that little update… Congrats to Brandon and the lucky lady!!! Wish you all the best, God Bless!
So excited to see some young & incredible talent representing the Bronco Orange & Blue down in Hawaii… all 3 of them deserve it. That’s the way to hold my attention during the Pro Bowl, send Cutler down there & I’ll watch!!! haha
And it was nice to meet you (sort of) Dave… always nice to hear from the behind-the-scenes people.
With faith…
GO BRONCOS in ’09!!!!
congrats Brandon, treat her well dude
congrats brandon ever since the broncos got u i new ud be out number 1 reciever go brandon!!!!!!!! I hope this is a keeper wooot go broncos
B- Marsh,
Popped the question!!!! Nice work man… Congrats & looking forward to an awesone 2009 season!!!! Hope that you and yours have a great time in Hawaii, you deserve it man… Say Hi to Cut & Wig for Me!
Bronco Orange & Blue 4-Eva!!!!!
“Brandon, I hope this is not the same girl friend that ran you throiugh the ringer all last off season. Please say it is no the same one.”
It’s not.
Now if she can only help Marshall catch the ball. You cannot lead the league in drops unless you dominate like T.O. Take a page out of Fitzgerald’s book, catch it, make a move, and get them yards! sorry, but I am NOT over it… yet
congrats b-Marsh. cant wait to see u guys play in the pro bowl
Dominate like TO are u serious he complained about how many times he was thrown the ball and yet he was targeted 2 times more than witten and and caught the same amount as witten. thats rediculous. compare him to fitzgerald or andre johnson not that pansy TO
Congats Brandon, stay healthy and have great year next year
Brandon! Way to goooooo! Congratulations! I hope you can enjoy your new engagement in the sun and actually get use of those sunglasses you wore indoors in all the press conferences last season!!Haha….and congrats to Cutler and Wiegmann, your probowl appearances are well deserved!
RunYouOver Says:
“I don’t understand why you would ruin Marshall’s surprise announcement. He’ll probably be pissed”.
Dave: “Since the start of the 2008 season, I have handled Brandon Marshall’s media requests. In that role, I have forged a strong relationship with the starting wide receiver at this weekend’s Pro Bowl. I was fortunate enough that Brandon felt my performance worthy of an invitation to join him in Hawaii”.
Run YOU OVER, I woudl think that maybe Brandon told him to publish this, based on the info in the article. Maybe thta was his way of lettign everyone know, after all Dave has been handling all his 2008 media results and then liked him enough to invite him to the ProBowl with him. I am sure he had Brandon’s permission to release this blog entry.
GO BRONCOS, BLUE AND ORANGE ALL THE WAY in 2009!!
bleedblue&orange your funny brandons stats are way better this year then t os and braylon edwards had most drops and right now b marshall is way better then to he will have a 20 catch game this year.
congrats brandon
wgbronco-
You are exactly right. Brandon told Dave to include it, he wanted to share it with the fans.
In before the Lock!
My friends: B-Marsh has matured and repented. Hoodlums who get in trouble with the law don’t make the types of committments he is here. Thus, we have nothing to worry about and this is the first step to a successful season. GO BRONCOS!!!
Nice to read Royal (the man!) plus Scheffler & Clady joined the Pro Bowl 3 in Hawaii. Congratulations to Brandon Marshall and his fiancee !!
Thanks to Cutler for sharing his experiences in Hawaii over the last week, in what is the first of many more trips.
GO BRONCOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
any body watch B-Marsh wired? hat was funny. Im glad to see those guys are having fun out there. That was the Eddie Royal route lol
Ok… so I heard that there is no Pro Bowl Skills Challenge… Does anyone know why????
I am so happy for Brandon. Congrats to him and his beloved . I wish them all the happiness in the world.