The curtain of snow that fell on Dove Valley on Friday could not dampen Interim Head Coach Eric Studesville’s smile.
Winter weather influenced Studesville to move the day’s practice indoors, but that was just another curve ball he’s dealt with since he took over the team less than a month ago.
In a press conference before the last Friday practice of the 2010 regular season, Studesville stood at the podium fielding questions with an ear-to-ear grin on his face. He took the opportunity to reflect on a whirlwind December in which President and CEO Pat Bowlen tabbed him to lead the team.
“There are so many things that I have learned and so many experiences that I have had in the last four weeks,” Studesville said.
“Professionally, I just continue to try to get better each and every day — try to become a better football coach, relating to the players, understanding things, (being) a better technician of the game and I feel like I have improved in all of those areas in the time I have been here.”
Studesville said in addition to experiencing professional growth, he has appreciated the community support offered to his family since the day he became the running backs coach 11 months ago.
With one game left on the schedule, the coach said he has no time to get teary-eyed about the ups and downs of the season. After a comeback win against the Houston Texans last week, the team is 1-2 with Studesville at the healm.
His focus holds fast to ringing in the new year with a professional football game, and trying to post a .500 record in his short tenure.
“The opportunity to be involved in another game makes Sundays the best day of the week for me,” Studesville said. “So, when you play that last one, you know it is going to be a little bit before you get another one. But, all of a sudden, it starts going again here and our schedule is such that it gets going again pretty quickly. We will be back on the field at some point in time.”
The coach said he has kept longer hours since his promotion, and he “needs to recharge my batteries a little bit,” but only after Sunday.
There will be plenty of time to discuss his future with the club after the team takes on the San Diego Chargers at INVESCO Field at Mile High this weekend. Studesville said he and the team will schedule a time for him to interview for next year’s head coaching position next week.
“From Day One, I wanted to concentrate and focus on each game at hand,” he said. “I will worry about (interviewing) after Sunday.”
TEBOW WINS TWO TIMES
After throwing and running for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Texans last week, Tim Tebow has earned the most votes on NFL.com to win the Week 16 awards for the GMC Never Say Never Moment of the Week and Pepsi Rookie of the Week.
Tebow is the only player to win both awards this season and joins Sam Bradford as one of only two players to win Pepsi Rookie of the Week twice this season. He also won the award in Week 10 after rushing and passing for a touchdown in a win against the Kansas City Chiefs.
After sitting out of practice all week, Champ Bailey (ankle) is questionable for Sunday’s season finale against San Diego. David Bruton (ribs), Brian Dawkins (knee), Mario Haggan (quadricep), Darcel McBath (quadricep), Knowhson Moreno (ribs), Eddie Royal (groin) and Kyle Orton (ribs) were all limited in practice on Friday and area lso questionable for Sunday.
Eric Decker (ankle), Tim Tebow (ankle) and Demaryius Thomas (ankle) fully participated in practice all week and are probable.
For the Charges, LB Stephen Cooper (knee) and RB Mike Tolbert (neck/shouler) were placed on injured reserve. G Scott Mruzkowski (ankle) did not practice on Friday and is questionable. WR Patrick Crayton (wrist), LB Larry English (foot) and FB Jacob Hester (knee) did not practice and are doubtful.
LB Antwan Applewhite (ankle) was limited in practice and is probable, while WR Malcom Floyd (hamstring) and LB Brandon Siler (ribs) fully participated in practice and are probable.
FRIDAY FEAST
Burgers and sides from Broncos partner Red Robin awaited the players at Dove Valley as they came back from practice at an indoor bubble down the road.
The players get to choose their lunch every Friday throughout the season, and they decided to bite into some hamburgers on their last Friday practice of the year.
For Red Robin locations, please visit www.redrobin.com
-Gabe Hiatt, DenverBroncos.com
Below are photos from Friday’s practice:
Tags: 2010, Denver Broncos, Interim Head Coach Eric Studesville, Red Robin, San Diego Chargers, Tim Tebow
Well since Gruden and Kubiak are both o minded coaches,and are probably out of our grasp now,I guess I’ll go with Williams or Rivera!
Juat as long as it ain’t Fassel!
Harbaugh anyone?
http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/22643/john-elway-will-come-out-swinging
Although I am against bringing in a college HC,I would rather have Harbaugh than Fassel!
Like I said earlier it looks as if Harbaugh will go to Michigan and that’s a good thing since I don’t want another experimentt.
Harbaugh is known as one of the bright, young offensive minds working today.
Isn’t that exactly what I was hearing here two years ago about McD?
I hate not knowing,so hopefully sooner than later we will find out who the next HC will be,then we can deal with it,like it or not!
It could be somebody that hasn’t even been mentioned yet.
Wow Bay,
Thanks’ for answering my question and you made some valid point’s, my favorite is The TEAM didn’t rally behind Coach Studesville they rallied behind Tebow. However Coach Studesville did put Tebow in the game (and as I’m sure you remember my tard’s comment in the past) I was against pulling Orton at the time.
I do have to disagree with you on part of your next statement, you said “Studs didn’t even make any of the play calling since McCoy is in charge of that, but even if he does have a hand in it it’s very easy to see why they went to more screen passes and roll outs, because there is no other way to break Tebow in at this point.”
Isn’t that what a normal HC does? Delegate responsibility, get along with other staff members and smooth out any personality conflicts between players and Coaches. I’m positive He has put His stamp on the game planning. That’s why we’ve seen more run play’s on 1st down, more play action, & more roll outs but there is something I’ve seen that is really helped and that’s the Offensive Guards are making it deeper into the Defensive backfield and making to the Linebackers something that hasn’t happened most the season. These things are Coached whether it’s Studesville or His Staff it’s getting done and I appreciate it.
but now I’m just a grown man losing total touch with my grown self ? Hmm ok.
All I did was post a question relevant to this post and made a few positive statements of how I feel Coach Studesville has performed under such great pressure and under short notice. I mean there is no way I expected The Broncos to win in Coach Studesville’s first game, He was given the reigns on a Tuesday and The Media hovered around him so much I bet He hardly had time to move His stuff into His new desk much less come up with a game plan and get The TEAM to believe in it not to mention the two turds Orton dropped the last two games He played.
To suggest The Denver Broncos owe Him a token interview because it’s the right thing to do is pretty insulting to Ownership, Management, and to Him. The Man is a professional and deserves a little respect. This isn’t the ramblings of an excited fan because of a one win I’m just someone who wanted to see what Broncos Country felt about the job He has done and why. I respect your opinion and I’m glad you shared.
Rayjr26, I’ll keep an eye out for ya! Make some noise and don’t let anybody tell you to sit down besides you will be warmer if you Stomping and Jumping around. Have Fun Brotha!
1nOnlyTRB, You’ve made some great point’s as well and I actually agree with both you and Bay on the lack of experience issue but like you said that doesn’t mean He’s incapable and I love the comment you made about His presence in the locker room and His passion. And I also hope they take their time in making their choice for HC.
Alright Bay that’s my book, Hehee….
TIME OF POSSESSION ! ! !
GO BRONCOS ! ! !
Well, you asked… LOL, you’re welcome.
and I appreciate it. I just think He deserves more than a Token interview because it’s the right thing.
Treadwell is replacing Griese on 850….
Right upright. That is the only thing i would ever to say to that man.
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Monodono, I pretty much make my points once, then listen to yours and leave it at that and move on otherwise it’s the endless and fruitless going back and forth exercise. At my age, life is too short for that, LOL.
I’m right behind ya Bay. Life is to short
Sooo Soooo much to take in, kinda lost interest in the blogg mid season cause of the season just got into other things. Havn’t missed a snap of a game and am still drinking my coolaid and rooting Orange in my blood. I would kinda like to see us lose of all things against the Dolts today because the higher the draft pick the better I say. Haveing said that I hate to see them lose anytime.
I have been reading the blogg off and on. I am not big on prognosticateing, just doesn’t work for me I am more of a tangible guy what I can see.
Would rather See Elway as the GM so he can make all player personel decisions.
He is a great football mind who it is not just a job to it is in his blood!!!
Of all the HC options I would like to see Brian Billick, what he did with the Baltimore Ravens D is amazeing, He was never to good on the offensive side of the ball but that d is and has been one of the leagues best, My second choice is Gruden, I want a proven man other than Fassell Yuk!!!
I don’t want an unproven coordinator or a college HC I want someone who knows the game and has run a team and understands all the preasures that come from a rabid fan base and a front office and can prosper while it is going on and focus a team.
I say they clean house from the MCD mistaken years and start over focusing on D
I have so many questions, But getting Elway in and finding a HC will go a long way.
We have three halfway decent QB signed on our roster couldn’t we get rid of Orton and Quinn find a good proven Backup who has no aspirations but to hold a Clip board and get some extra draft pick for those two QB’s we should be able to pick up a few picks for both of them but I am sure I will continue to ask Bay these questions till I get some answers cause I am halfway ignorant. I think we can pick up a couple of second and mabey acouple of late round picks for both QB’s and while rebuilding our D we could use some young quick players a good HC who is D minded could develop into top rate players.
I’ve been here the season has just hurt.
I got to see live in person Tebows first game a a starter in this league mabey by the end of it a few years down the road that will realy have been a turnaround for this organization and this fan.
Happy new Years
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Evan after today is over and this season comes to a close. I would like to invite everyone to continue to post during the off season. Like Bay, TRB, BFE92, OC, Old southstander, stds, and many more already do!!I know I have not metioned everyone but to all our New fans thanks to Tim Tebow. Please join in during the summer!!
Happy New Year Broncos Country!
FTR
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