A Salute to the Smilin' Assassin - The Orange Mane

orange crusher · 10-04-2005, 09:36 PM

In case anyone has forgotten, Steve Atwater will be inducted into the ring of fame during halftime of Sunday's game against Washington. He will get to join his former teammate Dennis Smith forever on the walls of the Denver Broncos. If this doesn't help get the crowd fired up, I don't know what will.

As with Dennis Smith, I'll always remember your bone crushing hits. Although you didn't play in the original Orange Crush era, you would have fit in great. You never missed a game in your ten years donning the orange and blue. You played a big part in those two Lombardi's and I'll be forever greatful. Thanks, Smilin Assassin, for ten great years and many memories!

How about a little love for Mr. Atwater?

Bronx33 · 10-04-2005, 09:39 PM

I just bought this......

orange crusher · 10-04-2005, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bronx33

I just bought this......

I like!

REB · 10-04-2005, 09:46 PM

Thanx Steve! We'll never forget.

REB

1-2-3-

!!!!!!!

Bronx33 · 10-04-2005, 09:47 PM

Nigerian nightmare killer.......

BroncoFanDoug · 10-04-2005, 09:59 PM

He was absolutely great!

I must admit, however, that the one play that sticks out was a bad one! I was lucky enough to go to the Superbowl of all Superbowls (Denver GB) and had crappy seats about 7 rows up in the end zone. He missed that interception that was right in his hands in the end zone like 20 feet from me. Would have ended it earlier.

Still love ya Steve!!!

Spider · 10-04-2005, 10:01 PM

Bronx33 · 10-04-2005, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroncoFanDoug

He was absolutely great!

I must admit, however, that the one play that sticks out was a bad one! I was lucky enough to go to the Superbowl of all Superbowls (Denver GB) and had crappy seats about 7 rows up in the end zone. He missed that interception that was right in his hands in the end zone like 20 feet from me. Would have ended it earlier.

Still love ya Steve!!!

Meck77 · 10-04-2005, 10:02 PM

Congrats Steve! Thanks for your service to the Broncos and for pounding on the packers in SB 32. What a game he had that day.

You are now in good company sir.

Ring of Famers

Player Position Broncos career Year elected
Steve Atwater Safety 1989-98 2005
John Elway Quarterback 1983-98 1999
Austin "Goose" Gonsoulin Safety 1960-66 1984
Randy Gradishar Linebacker 1974-83 1989
Rich Jackson Defensive end 1967-72 1984
Tom Jackson Linebacker 1973-86 1992
Charley Johnson Quarterback 1972-75 1986
Floyd Little Running back 1967-75 1984
Karl Mecklenburg Linebacker 1983-94 2001
Craig Morton Quarterback 1977-82 1988
Haven Moses Receiver 1972-81 1988
Gerald Phipps Owner 1961-81 1985
Dennis Smith Safety 1981-94 2001
Paul Smith Defensive tackle 1968-78 1986
Lionel Taylor Receiver 1960-66 1984
Billy Thompson Defensive back 1969-81 1987
Frank Tripucka Quarterback 1960-63 1986
Jim Turner Kicker 1971-79 1988
Louis Wright Cornerback 1975-86 1993
Gary Zimmerman Offensive lineman 1993-97 2003

Spider · 10-04-2005, 10:02 PM

Atwater and DS49 ...... What a combo .....

Spider · 10-04-2005, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroncoFanDoug

He was absolutely great!

I must admit, however, that the one play that sticks out was a bad one! I was lucky enough to go to the Superbowl of all Superbowls (Denver GB) and had crappy seats about 7 rows up in the end zone. He missed that interception that was right in his hands in the end zone like 20 feet from me. Would have ended it earlier.

Still love ya Steve!!!

Aligator armed it .......

REB · 10-04-2005, 10:04 PM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050926/...nver_s_mondays

"The hit: One of the hardest hits in NFL history was Steve Atwater's crushing of huge Chiefs running back Christian Okoye on Sept. 17, 1990. Making it better was that Broncos public-relations man Jim Saccomano had persuaded Atwater to wear a microphone that night, preserving the sound for the hit from Denver's 24-23 win and turning into an instant classic for NFL films. By the way, John Elway hit Vance Johnson for 49 yards on fourth down with time running out to set up the winning field goal."

REB

1-2-3-

!!!!!!!

Spider · 10-04-2005, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by REB

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050926/...nver_s_mondays

"The hit: One of the hardest hits in NFL history was Steve Atwater's crushing of huge Chiefs running back Christian Okoye on Sept. 17, 1990. Making it better was that Broncos public-relations man Jim Saccomano had persuaded Atwater to wear a microphone that night, preserving the sound for the hit from Denver's 24-23 win and turning into an instant classic for NFL films. By the way, John Elway hit Vance Johnson for 49 yards on fourth down with time running out to set up the winning field goal."

REB

1-2-3-

!!!!!!!

Boom

REB · 10-04-2005, 10:14 PM

spide

ludo21 · 10-04-2005, 10:14 PM

Wow, thanks Spider, that hit was freakin awesome!!

Atwater has been and will always be my favorite Bronco of all time!! Man this is sweet, the crowd will definitely be pumped up at the half!!

27 forever!!

hey that Darrent kid might fill that jersey after all eh?

DONKEYSHOW · 10-04-2005, 10:16 PM

A couple years back I bought the orange Atwater jersey for 30 clams on ebay. Brand new authentic 75th year NFL anniv edition. Bad *ss man. I wore it to a game in a sports bar once here in AZ and got offers galore to buy it off my back. Shows the respect that Atty gets for being the best headhunting ballhawking SS in the bizz. Wish I were there for the ceremony.

BroncoFanDoug · 10-04-2005, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meck77

Congrats Steve! Thanks for your service to the Broncos and for pounding on the packers in SB 32. What a game he had that day.

You are now in good company sir.

Ring of Famers

Player Position Broncos career Year elected
Steve Atwater Safety 1989-98 2005
John Elway Quarterback 1983-98 1999
Austin "Goose" Gonsoulin Safety 1960-66 1984
Randy Gradishar Linebacker 1974-83 1989
Rich Jackson Defensive end 1967-72 1984
Tom Jackson Linebacker 1973-86 1992
Charley Johnson Quarterback 1972-75 1986
Floyd Little Running back 1967-75 1984
Karl Mecklenburg Linebacker 1983-94 2001
Craig Morton Quarterback 1977-82 1988
Haven Moses Receiver 1972-81 1988
Gerald Phipps Owner 1961-81 1985
Dennis Smith Safety 1981-94 2001
Paul Smith Defensive tackle 1968-78 1986
Lionel Taylor Receiver 1960-66 1984
Billy Thompson Defensive back 1969-81 1987
Frank Tripucka Quarterback 1960-63 1986
Jim Turner Kicker 1971-79 1988
Louis Wright Cornerback 1975-86 1993
Gary Zimmerman Offensive lineman 1993-97 2003

God, that list is a blast from the past! Showing my age, but have very clear memories of all but Lionel (although I remember him playing against us later) and Goose.

I still think Louis Wright is the most under-rated Bronco of all time, and deserves the HOF more than any of the other Broncos that deserve it (Little, Gradishar, ...)

(music please) thanks for the memories...

DONKEYSHOW · 10-04-2005, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroncoFanDoug

God, that list is a blast from the past! Showing my age, but have very clear memories of all but Lionel (although I remember him playing against us later) and Goose.

I still think Louis Wright is the most under-rated Bronco of all time, and deserves the HOF more than any of the other Broncos that deserve it (Little, Gradishar, ...)

(music please) thanks for the memories...

Well done bro!

orange crusher · 10-04-2005, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DONKEYSHOW

A couple years back I bought the orange Atwater jersey for 30 clams on ebay. Brand new authentic 75th year NFL anniv edition. Bad *ss man. I wore it to a game in a sports bar once here in AZ and got offers galore to buy it off my back. Shows the respect that Atty gets for being the best headhunting ballhawking SS in the bizz. Wish I were there for the ceremony.

I'll give you 40 for it.

DONKEYSHOW · 10-04-2005, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orange crusher

I'll give you 40 for it.

That and the girl in your Avatar and you may have a deal.

BroncoFanDoug · 10-04-2005, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DONKEYSHOW

Well done bro!

Give me the rep! I'm new!!

orange crusher · 10-04-2005, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DONKEYSHOW

That and the girl in your Avatar and you may have a deal.

orange crusher · 10-04-2005, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroncoFanDoug

Give me the rep! I'm new!!

Begging for rep?

This is an Atwater thread Doug, there is a repwhoring thread for that.

BroncoFanDoug · 10-04-2005, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orange crusher

I'll give you 40 for it.

That reminds me. At the Denver/GB Superbowl we were offered $3000 cash per ticket at the door for our tickets (cost me about $500 each). I laughed and told him, there is probably some price at which I would break (thinking like $500,000 - something that would change my life forever) but he was WAY far away!

BroncoFanDoug · 10-04-2005, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orange crusher

Begging for rep?

yea, well. I'm a newbie!

10-04-2005, 09:36 PM	#1
orange crusher Predominately Orange Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,563	A Salute to the Smilin' Assassin In case anyone has forgotten, Steve Atwater will be inducted into the ring of fame during halftime of Sunday's game against Washington. He will get to join his former teammate Dennis Smith forever on the walls of the Denver Broncos. If this doesn't help get the crowd fired up, I don't know what will. As with Dennis Smith, I'll always remember your bone crushing hits. Although you didn't play in the original Orange Crush era, you would have fit in great. You never missed a game in your ten years donning the orange and blue. You played a big part in those two Lombardi's and I'll be forever greatful. Thanks, Smilin Assassin, for ten great years and many memories! How about a little love for Mr. Atwater?

10-04-2005, 09:39 PM	#2
Bronx33 lets go partner Rumpson Rocks Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lakewood,Colo Posts: 41,221 Adopt-a-Bronco: Woodyard	I just bought this...... Last edited by Bronx33; 10-04-2005 at 09:42 PM..

10-04-2005, 09:46 PM	#4
REB LP.org/L4L.org "This one's for John!" 3:16 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: 'I guess he'd rather be in Colorado' Posts: 8,723	Thanx Steve! We'll never forget. REB 1-2-3-!!!!!!! Attached Images

10-04-2005, 10:01 PM	#7
Spider Mr Diplomacy I survived Tebow Mania at the Mane Join Date: May 2001 Location: Elway was just an arm =MacGruder Posts: 84,438 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	Attached Images

10-04-2005, 10:04 PM	#12
REB LP.org/L4L.org "This one's for John!" 3:16 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: 'I guess he'd rather be in Colorado' Posts: 8,723	http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050926/...nver_s_mondays "The hit: One of the hardest hits in NFL history was Steve Atwater's crushing of huge Chiefs running back Christian Okoye on Sept. 17, 1990. Making it better was that Broncos public-relations man Jim Saccomano had persuaded Atwater to wear a microphone that night, preserving the sound for the hit from Denver's 24-23 win and turning into an instant classic for NFL films. By the way, John Elway hit Vance Johnson for 49 yards on fourth down with time running out to set up the winning field goal." REB 1-2-3-!!!!!!!

10-04-2005, 09:47 PM	#5
Bronx33 lets go partner Rumpson Rocks Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lakewood,Colo Posts: 41,221 Adopt-a-Bronco: Woodyard	Nigerian nightmare killer.......

10-04-2005, 09:59 PM	#6
BroncoFanDoug Promising Rookie Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 531	He was absolutely great! I must admit, however, that the one play that sticks out was a bad one! I was lucky enough to go to the Superbowl of all Superbowls (Denver GB) and had crappy seats about 7 rows up in the end zone. He missed that interception that was right in his hands in the end zone like 20 feet from me. Would have ended it earlier. Still love ya Steve!!!

10-04-2005, 10:02 PM	#9
Meck77 Ring of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 16,310	Congrats Steve! Thanks for your service to the Broncos and for pounding on the packers in SB 32. What a game he had that day. You are now in good company sir. Ring of Famers Player Position Broncos career Year elected Steve Atwater Safety 1989-98 2005 John Elway Quarterback 1983-98 1999 Austin "Goose" Gonsoulin Safety 1960-66 1984 Randy Gradishar Linebacker 1974-83 1989 Rich Jackson Defensive end 1967-72 1984 Tom Jackson Linebacker 1973-86 1992 Charley Johnson Quarterback 1972-75 1986 Floyd Little Running back 1967-75 1984 Karl Mecklenburg Linebacker 1983-94 2001 Craig Morton Quarterback 1977-82 1988 Haven Moses Receiver 1972-81 1988 Gerald Phipps Owner 1961-81 1985 Dennis Smith Safety 1981-94 2001 Paul Smith Defensive tackle 1968-78 1986 Lionel Taylor Receiver 1960-66 1984 Billy Thompson Defensive back 1969-81 1987 Frank Tripucka Quarterback 1960-63 1986 Jim Turner Kicker 1971-79 1988 Louis Wright Cornerback 1975-86 1993 Gary Zimmerman Offensive lineman 1993-97 2003

10-04-2005, 10:14 PM	#14
REB LP.org/L4L.org "This one's for John!" 3:16 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: 'I guess he'd rather be in Colorado' Posts: 8,723	spide

10-04-2005, 10:14 PM	#15
ludo21 RIP Darrent Williams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 17,903 Adopt-a-Bronco: Paul Ernster	Wow, thanks Spider, that hit was freakin awesome!! Atwater has been and will always be my favorite Bronco of all time!! Man this is sweet, the crowd will definitely be pumped up at the half!! 27 forever!! hey that Darrent kid might fill that jersey after all eh?

10-04-2005, 10:16 PM	#16
DONKEYSHOW Lunatic fringe I'll Be Back! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Public Course #9 Posts: 925	A couple years back I bought the orange Atwater jersey for 30 clams on ebay. Brand new authentic 75th year NFL anniv edition. Bad *ss man. I wore it to a game in a sports bar once here in AZ and got offers galore to buy it off my back. Shows the respect that Atty gets for being the best headhunting ballhawking SS in the bizz. Wish I were there for the ceremony.

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