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Douglas A. Lee

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I became a Broncos fan not because of proximity nor by anyone's influence. It was the colors. I grew up on Long Island, and since my Dad isn't much the sports fan, I picked up my teams over a few years in the mid-1980's. First were the Islanders, fresh off a dynastic 4-year Stanley Cup run - only to end to the hated Oilers and Gretzky in my first year as a fan. The following year, I became a Mets fan and was blessed to see them win the World Series a year later. I'm still waiting for that next championship. Both the Islanders and Mets wear orange and blue uniforms...

A few months later, I flipped on the TV as a 9-year-old football newbie and happened upon a game featuring two orange teams. The home team wore orange helmets and white uni's, while the road team wore blue helmets and beautifully bright orange jerseys! Well, the choice was easy. I had to root for the blue and orange, right? Of course, this game happened to be the 1986 AFC Championship, better known as "The Drive". Elway and the Broncos had me hooked. Two weeks later, I watched my new team get smoked as my friends celebrated a Giants SB championship, and the rest is history. I've been a die-hard Broncos fan ever since, with a couple of trips to Denver (with face paint) and to SB XXXIII to see Elway's final game.

I have lived in NYC for over nine years, working as a stock broker for the past twelve. Recently married, I am in the midst of converting my Wisconsin-bred wife into a Broncos fan (she's certainly getting there). Unfortunately, she has become a Mets fan only to witness back-to-back horrific late-season collapses, and now a similar fall for the 2008 Broncos.

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Mile High Report Voted for Rest him. What good is Orton (or the team) if Orton re-injures the ankle, and misses several games as a result? on Mile High Report - 11/20/09 2:27 PM EST

Mile High Report Commented on Horse Tracks 11/20/09 - Orton, Buckhalter, Jordan miss practice; Marshall, Barrett... on Mile High Report - 11/20/09 11:53 AM EST (1 reply)

Mile High Report Commented on Horse Tracks 11/20/09 - Orton, Buckhalter, Jordan miss practice; Marshall, Barrett... on Mile High Report - 11/20/09 11:50 AM EST

Mile High Report Commented on Horse Tracks 11/20/09 - Orton, Buckhalter, Jordan miss practice; Marshall, Barrett... on Mile High Report - 11/20/09 11:47 AM EST

Mile High Report Voted for They're getting worn down on Mile High Report - 11/20/09 9:43 AM EST

Mile High Report Posted Horse Tracks 11/20/09 - Orton, Buckhalter, Jordan miss practice; Marshall, Barrett... on Mile High Report - 11/20/09 8:03 AM EST

Mile High Report Commented Another great irony... on Horse Tracks 11/19/09 - According to AP, Kyle Orton has torn ligaments in ankle on Mile High Report - 11/19/09 3:03 PM EST

Mile High Report Commented It's the Raiders on Poll of the Week - Who is the Broncos Biggest Rival on Mile High Report - 11/19/09 10:29 AM EST

Mile High Report Voted for Oakland on Mile High Report - 11/19/09 10:26 AM EST

Mile High Report Voted for Out of respect for Ralph Wilson on Mile High Report - 11/19/09 9:35 AM EST

Mile High Report Commented on Horse Tracks 11/19/09 - According to AP, Kyle Orton has torn ligaments in ankle on Mile High Report - 11/19/09 9:35 AM EST (3 replies)

Mile High Report Posted Horse Tracks 11/19/09 - According to AP, Kyle Orton has torn ligaments in ankle on Mile High Report - 11/19/09 8:02 AM EST

Mile High Report Commented on Horse Tracks 11/18/09 - Orton to give his weekly presser today; but will he practice? on Mile High Report - 11/19/09 7:16 AM EST

Mile High Report Posted Horse Tracks 11/18/09 - Orton to give his weekly presser today; but will he practice? on Mile High Report - 11/18/09 7:46 AM EST

Mile High Report Commented It was Legwold... on Horse Tracks 11/17/09 - Orton's status questionable for Sunday; Harris ruled out on Mile High Report - 11/17/09 1:49 PM EST (1 reply)

Mile High Report Commented Thanks, CB on Horse Tracks 11/17/09 - Orton's status questionable for Sunday; Harris ruled out on Mile High Report - 11/17/09 10:37 AM EST (1 reply)

Mile High Report Recommended My guess at brainstorming over at the DP on Mile High Report - 11/17/09 9:36 AM EST

Mile High Report Voted for Yes on Mile High Report - 11/17/09 7:37 AM EST

Mile High Report Posted Horse Tracks 11/17/09 - Orton's status questionable for Sunday; Harris ruled out on Mile High Report - 11/17/09 7:36 AM EST

Mile High Report Commented That's not fair... on Horse Tracks 11/16/09 - Broncos fall to Redskins and into tie with Chargers; Orton injured and... on Mile High Report - 11/16/09 6:55 PM EST

Mile High Report Commented on Horse Tracks 11/16/09 - Broncos fall to Redskins and into tie with Chargers; Orton injured and... on Mile High Report - 11/16/09 2:04 PM EST (2 replies)

Mile High Report Commented I hear you guys... on Horse Tracks 11/16/09 - Broncos fall to Redskins and into tie with Chargers; Orton injured and... on Mile High Report - 11/16/09 2:00 PM EST (1 reply)

Mile High Report Posted Horse Tracks 11/16/09 - Broncos fall to Redskins and into tie with Chargers; Orton injured and... on Mile High Report - 11/16/09 8:06 AM EST

Mile High Report Commented on Horse Tracks 11/15/09 - McBean, Barrett, Harris out for Broncos; Betts to start for Washington on Mile High Report - 11/15/09 4:21 PM EST

Mile High Report Commented I hear you, Jeff on Horse Tracks 11/15/09 - McBean, Barrett, Harris out for Broncos; Betts to start for Washington on Mile High Report - 11/15/09 11:09 AM EST

Mile High Report Voted for Broncos dominate in all facets (including the scoreboard) on Mile High Report - 11/15/09 10:41 AM EST

Mile High Report Commented I agree with him on Horse Tracks 11/15/09 - McBean, Barrett, Harris out for Broncos; Betts to start for Washington on Mile High Report - 11/15/09 10:41 AM EST (2 replies)

Mile High Report Commented Great find! I'll add it... on Horse Tracks 11/15/09 - McBean, Barrett, Harris out for Broncos; Betts to start for Washington on Mile High Report - 11/15/09 10:36 AM EST (1 reply)

Mile High Report Commented Thanks SC - much appreciated on Why History Won't Have a Way of Repeating Itself with the 2009 Denver Broncos on Mile High Report - 11/15/09 10:31 AM EST

Mile High Report Posted Horse Tracks 11/15/09 - McBean, Barrett, Harris out for Broncos; Betts to start for Washington on Mile High Report - 11/15/09 10:30 AM EST

Mile High Report Commented One thought I forgot to complete... on Horse Tracks 11/14/09 - Ryan Harris out; LK Smith starting in place of McBean, who is listed... on Mile High Report - 11/15/09 9:43 AM EST

Mile High Report Commented Aaron Rodgers and Jay Cutler are NOT in the same class on Horse Tracks 11/14/09 - Ryan Harris out; LK Smith starting in place of McBean, who is listed... on Mile High Report - 11/15/09 9:39 AM EST

Mile High Report Commented Sorry, SC!!! on Why History Won't Have a Way of Repeating Itself with the 2009 Denver Broncos on Mile High Report - 11/15/09 9:09 AM EST (1 reply)

Mile High Report Commented on Horse Tracks 11/14/09 - Ryan Harris out; LK Smith starting in place of McBean, who is listed... on Mile High Report - 11/14/09 9:05 PM EST (2 replies)

Mile High Report Commented Thanks, END on Horse Tracks 11/14/09 - Ryan Harris out; LK Smith starting in place of McBean, who is listed... on Mile High Report - 11/14/09 8:25 PM EST

Mile High Report Commented EZ, I'm a bit puzzled on Why History Won't Have a Way of Repeating Itself with the 2009 Denver Broncos on Mile High Report - 11/14/09 7:53 PM EST (2 replies)

Mile High Report Commented Thanks, Em on Why History Won't Have a Way of Repeating Itself with the 2009 Denver Broncos on Mile High Report - 11/14/09 7:39 PM EST (1 reply)

Mile High Report Voted for Washington on Mile High Report - 11/14/09 11:50 AM EST

Mile High Report Posted Horse Tracks 11/14/09 - Ryan Harris out; LK Smith starting in place of McBean, who is listed... on Mile High Report - 11/14/09 9:21 AM EST

Mile High Report Recommended Countering the no-huddle. on Mile High Report - 11/13/09 11:38 AM EST

Mile High Report Posted Horse Tracks 11/13/09 - Marshall practices, McBean limited; Harris and Barrett still out; Portis... on Mile High Report - 11/13/09 7:51 AM EST

Mile High Report Commented on Horse Tracks 11/12/09 - Hochstein replaces Hamilton as starting LG; Broncos sign CB Moulton to PS... on Mile High Report - 11/12/09 9:51 PM EST (1 reply)

Mile High Report Commented Quite obviously, Ledger... on Horse Tracks 11/12/09 - Hochstein replaces Hamilton as starting LG; Broncos sign CB Moulton to PS... on Mile High Report - 11/12/09 9:10 PM EST

Mile High Report Commented No worries, SWR on Horse Tracks 11/12/09 - Hochstein replaces Hamilton as starting LG; Broncos sign CB Moulton to PS... on Mile High Report - 11/12/09 12:16 PM EST

Mile High Report Commented And I certainly agree... on Horse Tracks 11/12/09 - Hochstein replaces Hamilton as starting LG; Broncos sign CB Moulton to PS... on Mile High Report - 11/12/09 11:58 AM EST (2 replies)

Mile High Report Commented I'd love to know... on Horse Tracks 11/12/09 - Hochstein replaces Hamilton as starting LG; Broncos sign CB Moulton to PS... on Mile High Report - 11/12/09 11:47 AM EST

Mile High Report Posted Horse Tracks 11/12/09 - Hochstein replaces Hamilton as starting LG; Broncos sign CB Moulton to PS... on Mile High Report - 11/12/09 7:57 AM EST

Mile High Report Commented on Horse Tracks 11/11/09 - Ryan Harris likely to miss Sunday's game in Washington, possibly more on Mile High Report - 11/11/09 3:48 PM EST

Mile High Report Commented For what it's worth... on Horse Tracks 11/11/09 - Ryan Harris likely to miss Sunday's game in Washington, possibly more on Mile High Report - 11/11/09 3:32 PM EST (1 reply)

Mile High Report Commented That is an EXTREMELY important point, Em on Horse Tracks 11/11/09 - Ryan Harris likely to miss Sunday's game in Washington, possibly more on Mile High Report - 11/11/09 3:03 PM EST (2 replies)

Mile High Report Recommended Slight disagreement on Mile High Report - 11/11/09 2:59 PM EST

Mile High Report Commented WOW on Horse Tracks 11/11/09 - Ryan Harris likely to miss Sunday's game in Washington, possibly more on Mile High Report - 11/11/09 1:05 PM EST (2 replies)

Mile High Report Commented I didn't read it that way... on Horse Tracks 11/11/09 - Ryan Harris likely to miss Sunday's game in Washington, possibly more on Mile High Report - 11/11/09 12:24 PM EST (2 replies)

Mile High Report Commented For some statistical backing... on Horse Tracks 11/11/09 - Ryan Harris likely to miss Sunday's game in Washington, possibly more on Mile High Report - 11/11/09 12:17 PM EST

Mile High Report Commented There is a very big difference... on Horse Tracks 11/11/09 - Ryan Harris likely to miss Sunday's game in Washington, possibly more on Mile High Report - 11/11/09 12:06 PM EST (1 reply)

Mile High Report Commented on Horse Tracks 11/11/09 - Ryan Harris likely to miss Sunday's game in Washington, possibly more on Mile High Report - 11/11/09 11:26 AM EST (3 replies)

Mile High Report Posted Horse Tracks 11/11/09 - Ryan Harris likely to miss Sunday's game in Washington, possibly more on Mile High Report - 11/11/09 7:34 AM EST

Mile High Report Commented on Horse Tracks 11/10/09 - Steelers thump Broncos, who lead Chargers by 1 game in AFC West on Mile High Report - 11/10/09 10:42 PM EST

Mile High Report Commented Sure do, DM on Horse Tracks 11/10/09 - Steelers thump Broncos, who lead Chargers by 1 game in AFC West on Mile High Report - 11/10/09 3:52 PM EST (1 reply)

Mile High Report Commented UGH on Horse Tracks 11/10/09 - Steelers thump Broncos, who lead Chargers by 1 game in AFC West on Mile High Report - 11/10/09 3:51 PM EST (1 reply)

Mile High Report Commented Check that... on Shallow Thoughts & Nearsighted Observations on Mile High Report - 11/10/09 1:12 PM EST

Mile High Report Commented Rodgers' career QB Rating is 95.3 on Shallow Thoughts & Nearsighted Observations on Mile High Report - 11/10/09 1:04 PM EST (1 reply)

Mile High Report Commented Actually... on Shallow Thoughts & Nearsighted Observations on Mile High Report - 11/10/09 12:59 PM EST (1 reply)

Mile High Report Commented ??? on Horse Tracks 11/10/09 - Steelers thump Broncos, who lead Chargers by 1 game in AFC West on Mile High Report - 11/10/09 12:19 PM EST (1 reply)

Mile High Report Commented on Horse Tracks 11/10/09 - Steelers thump Broncos, who lead Chargers by 1 game in AFC West on Mile High Report - 11/10/09 12:16 PM EST (1 reply)

Mile High Report Commented on Shallow Thoughts & Nearsighted Observations on Mile High Report - 11/10/09 11:00 AM EST (4 replies)

Mile High Report Commented on Shallow Thoughts & Nearsighted Observations on Mile High Report - 11/10/09 10:55 AM EST (1 reply)

Mile High Report Voted for 12 or more on Mile High Report - 11/10/09 8:00 AM EST

Mile High Report Posted Horse Tracks 11/10/09 - Steelers thump Broncos, who lead Chargers by 1 game in AFC West on Mile High Report - 11/10/09 7:59 AM EST

Mile High Report Commented Hey, CS on Horse Tracks 11/9/09 - Chargers cut Broncos' AFC West lead to 1.5 games; Denver hosts Pittsburgh... on Mile High Report - 11/09/09 11:47 AM EST

Mile High Report Commented One of the worst calls I've ever seen on Winning the (AFC) West the old fashoned way.....Earn It! on Mile High Report - 11/09/09 10:01 AM EST (1 reply)

Mile High Report Posted Horse Tracks 11/9/09 - Chargers cut Broncos' AFC West lead to 1.5 games; Denver hosts Pittsburgh... on Mile High Report - 11/09/09 7:53 AM EST

Mile High Report Commented WHOOPS on Horse Tracks 11/8/09 - McBean, Harris out; Barrett & Law expected to play on Mile High Report - 11/08/09 2:10 PM EST (1 reply)

Mile High Report Posted Horse Tracks 11/8/09 - McBean, Harris out; Barrett & Law expected to play on Mile High Report - 11/08/09 10:41 AM EST

Mile High Report Voted for Yes on Mile High Report - 11/07/09 6:26 PM EST

Mile High Report Commented on Broncos add Ty Law, Waive CB Jack Williams on Mile High Report - 11/07/09 11:55 AM EST (1 reply)

Mile High Report Commented yeah, didn't see that one coming (OBVIOUSLY) haha on Horse Tracks 11/7/09 - Broncos agree to terms w/Ty Law pending physical; LK Smith to start in place... on Mile High Report - 11/07/09 11:20 AM EST

Mile High Report Voted for Brandon Lloyd on Mile High Report - 11/07/09 10:42 AM EST

Mile High Report Posted Horse Tracks 11/7/09 - Broncos agree to terms w/Ty Law pending physical; LK Smith to start in place... on Mile High Report - 11/07/09 10:30 AM EST

Mile High Report Voted for Hey, I'm on board with whatever Josh McDaniels does! on Mile High Report - 11/06/09 5:02 PM EST

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