Season Finales at San Diego - The Orange Mane

B-Love · 12-26-2005, 08:45 AM

1974 - With a chance to set a team record for wins with 8, the Broncos go and lay an egg in a 17-0 loss to the vastly inferior Bolts. This game was one of the early indicators that John Ralston would never quite be able to get the team to the promised land. Instead of finishing with a team record 8-5-1, we finish 7-6-1. Otis Armstrong did secure the NFL rushing title, and became only one of 5 players ever to average more than 100 yards rushing per game. Pretty damn cool for that era of football.

1979 - With a Division Title and the AFC # 2 seed at stake, the Broncos play great Defense and hold Dan Fouts at bay for most of the game. Craig Morton is very accurate and drives the Broncos all night. But Morton throws two killer interceptions deep in Chargers territory and the Broncos fall 17-7. A game they easily could have had. Instead of hosting the Dolphins at home in the Divisional Playoffs, they go to the Astrodome, and lose in the Wild Card round.

1989 - A meaningless game with the Broncos having clinched home field. Against the backdrop of the American invasion of Panama and the effort to kill Noriega, this telecast was interrupted on several occasions. (At least I think it was, I'm not a great war historian.) Could have been early rumblings of the first Iraq invasion, not quite sure. Anyway, our only TD of the day, a shovel from Elway to Bobby Humphrey, was not even shown live, as it was interrupted for a special report. Broncos lose with 2nd teamers playing the whole 2nd half 19-16.

1991 - Finally some good news!!! With the Giants shocking win over the slowly imploding Houston Oilers the day before, a win in San Diego would give Denver the # 2 seed. And that's just what they got!! Elway didn't throw well that game but did hit important long balls to Michael Young, Steve Sewell and Shannon Sharpe. Greg Lewis and Steve Sewell scored important TD's as the 17-14 win gave us the 2 seed and set up Elway's drmatics two weeks later against the Oilers.

1996 - The Jeff Lewis Bowl!! LMAO, another meaningless game in Diego. Lewis makes some plays with his feet, but apprently can only see 5 yards downfield, ala, AJ Feeley and Kyle Orton. Dink, dunk, dink, dunk. Broncos lose 16-10. Hated that whole ending to the 1996 season. Grabbing our ankles with Musgrave at Green Bay, this Jell Lewis clunker and of course "The Day the Orange Died" vs. Jacksonville. Still knaws at me.

Share your memories.

B-Love · 12-26-2005, 08:53 AM

A few other Diego Finales bu these were at Denver.

The Good - The 1997 season finale, where we killed em 38-3. Apparently pissed over losing the Division by losing late season crucial road games to KC, Pitt and SF, Denver takes it out on 110 lb Craig Whelihan. Also the Snow Bowl over the Bolts in 1987.

The Bad - Can't think of any right now.

The Fugly - 1999 Jermaine Fazande. Who

Exactly?? I remember my holiday spirit being crushed as this Okoye wannabe hammered us to the tune of nearly 200 yards. I thought the post Elway era was gonna suck hard for a long time after that game.

FADERPROOF · 12-26-2005, 11:45 AM

B-Love is a big reason why we need a Broncos only premium orange Mane.

Bronco LB 59 · 12-26-2005, 11:52 AM

1989 was the Manuel Noriega manhunt.

I attended the 1991 game. Thank you New York Giants! As always, there were a lot of Broncomaniacs in attendance in San Diego and it was a very festive crowd. We all thought Denver was on their way to Minnesota.

I also attended the Jeff Lewis game sitting in the rain and the Fazande game was the last game I attended at old Mile High Stadium

B-Love · 12-26-2005, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FADERPROOF

B-Love is a big reason why we need a Broncos only premium orange Mane.

Thanks for the kind words.

B-Love · 12-26-2005, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bronco LB 52

1989 was the Manuel Noriega manhunt.

I attended the 1991 game. Thank you New York Giants! As always, there were a lot of Broncomaniacs in attendance in San Diego and it was a very festive crowd. We all thought Denver was on their way to Minnesota.

I also attended the Jeff Lewis game sitting in the rain and the Fazande game was the last game I attended at old Mile High Stadium

Thought it was Noriega, but thanks for the clarification.

Ouch you survived Jeff Lewis and Jermaine Fazande?? Without need for therapy??

Bronco LB 59 · 12-26-2005, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by B-Love

Thought it was Noriega, but thanks for the clarification.

Ouch you survived Jeff Lewis and Jermaine Fazande?? Without need for therapy??

All losses hurt, but the Fazande game was the worst. I flew out to Denver to watch the Broncos play a 12-6 bore which was a fitting end to a forgettable season. Denver is 30-5-1 against the Chargers at Mile High since 1970 and they have only lost to them twice at home since 1987. With my luck, I happened to witness one of their rare losses to the Chargers.

BTW, the 24-0 1987 finale in the snow was a treat to watch. Charlie Jones gave the Denver fans the "Player of the Game" for sitting through the blizzard conditions the entire game to cheer on our Broncos. Those memories is what makes Broncomania so special.

Clockwork Orange · 12-26-2005, 12:54 PM

The first Bronco game I ever attended was against San Diego. It was the game that Louis Wright returned a blocked field goal for a TD in OT for the win.

I've seen several since then, including Wade Phillips debut as head coach. That one was a shootout that the Broncos lost when a last minute Elway pass slipped out of his hand and floated into the arms of Junior Seau. The last game I attended at old Mile High Stadium was the shootout between Gus Frerotte and Ryan Leaf. Leaf had the game of his life and Frerotte set the Broncos single game passing yardage record (which has since been broken by Jake Plummer) and the Broncos rallied for the win.

Ah memories.

12-26-2005, 08:45 AM	#1
B-Love Ring of Famer They're killin me Whitey, they're killin me!! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 4,266	Season Finales at San Diego 1974 - With a chance to set a team record for wins with 8, the Broncos go and lay an egg in a 17-0 loss to the vastly inferior Bolts. This game was one of the early indicators that John Ralston would never quite be able to get the team to the promised land. Instead of finishing with a team record 8-5-1, we finish 7-6-1. Otis Armstrong did secure the NFL rushing title, and became only one of 5 players ever to average more than 100 yards rushing per game. Pretty damn cool for that era of football. 1979 - With a Division Title and the AFC # 2 seed at stake, the Broncos play great Defense and hold Dan Fouts at bay for most of the game. Craig Morton is very accurate and drives the Broncos all night. But Morton throws two killer interceptions deep in Chargers territory and the Broncos fall 17-7. A game they easily could have had. Instead of hosting the Dolphins at home in the Divisional Playoffs, they go to the Astrodome, and lose in the Wild Card round. 1989 - A meaningless game with the Broncos having clinched home field. Against the backdrop of the American invasion of Panama and the effort to kill Noriega, this telecast was interrupted on several occasions. (At least I think it was, I'm not a great war historian.) Could have been early rumblings of the first Iraq invasion, not quite sure. Anyway, our only TD of the day, a shovel from Elway to Bobby Humphrey, was not even shown live, as it was interrupted for a special report. Broncos lose with 2nd teamers playing the whole 2nd half 19-16. 1991 - Finally some good news!!! With the Giants shocking win over the slowly imploding Houston Oilers the day before, a win in San Diego would give Denver the # 2 seed. And that's just what they got!! Elway didn't throw well that game but did hit important long balls to Michael Young, Steve Sewell and Shannon Sharpe. Greg Lewis and Steve Sewell scored important TD's as the 17-14 win gave us the 2 seed and set up Elway's drmatics two weeks later against the Oilers. 1996 - The Jeff Lewis Bowl!! LMAO, another meaningless game in Diego. Lewis makes some plays with his feet, but apprently can only see 5 yards downfield, ala, AJ Feeley and Kyle Orton. Dink, dunk, dink, dunk. Broncos lose 16-10. Hated that whole ending to the 1996 season. Grabbing our ankles with Musgrave at Green Bay, this Jell Lewis clunker and of course "The Day the Orange Died" vs. Jacksonville. Still knaws at me. Share your memories. Last edited by B-Love; 12-26-2005 at 08:54 AM..

12-26-2005, 08:53 AM	#2
B-Love Ring of Famer They're killin me Whitey, they're killin me!! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 4,266	A few other Diego Finales bu these were at Denver. The Good - The 1997 season finale, where we killed em 38-3. Apparently pissed over losing the Division by losing late season crucial road games to KC, Pitt and SF, Denver takes it out on 110 lb Craig Whelihan. Also the Snow Bowl over the Bolts in 1987. The Bad - Can't think of any right now. The Fugly - 1999 Jermaine Fazande. Who Exactly?? I remember my holiday spirit being crushed as this Okoye wannabe hammered us to the tune of nearly 200 yards. I thought the post Elway era was gonna suck hard for a long time after that game. Last edited by B-Love; 12-26-2005 at 08:55 AM..

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12-26-2005, 11:45 AM	#3
FADERPROOF Bucknuts Colossus Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Eastlake OH Posts: 17,338	B-Love is a big reason why we need a Broncos only premium orange Mane.

12-26-2005, 11:52 AM	#4
Bronco LB 59 Ring of Famer Keep your head up dog Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Leucadia CA Posts: 6,068	1989 was the Manuel Noriega manhunt. I attended the 1991 game. Thank you New York Giants! As always, there were a lot of Broncomaniacs in attendance in San Diego and it was a very festive crowd. We all thought Denver was on their way to Minnesota. I also attended the Jeff Lewis game sitting in the rain and the Fazande game was the last game I attended at old Mile High Stadium

12-26-2005, 12:54 PM	#8
Clockwork Orange Persona Non Grata I seen him! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,438	The first Bronco game I ever attended was against San Diego. It was the game that Louis Wright returned a blocked field goal for a TD in OT for the win. I've seen several since then, including Wade Phillips debut as head coach. That one was a shootout that the Broncos lost when a last minute Elway pass slipped out of his hand and floated into the arms of Junior Seau. The last game I attended at old Mile High Stadium was the shootout between Gus Frerotte and Ryan Leaf. Leaf had the game of his life and Frerotte set the Broncos single game passing yardage record (which has since been broken by Jake Plummer) and the Broncos rallied for the win. Ah memories.