Omane and OF1 Sports Illustrated Article...need your input! - The Orange Mane

Meck77 · 03-22-2006, 05:06 PM

Some of you may recall that Sports Illustrated somehow found out about our tailgate group. Last year they sent a photographer out the weekend of the home KC game. They ended up taking several hundred pictures. They sent me a few of them and I'll put some more up when I have a chance.

Anyhow they are going to do a story on the bus and our tailgate group in the fall issue of Sports Illustrated! They called me this afternoon and asked me some basic questions about the bus and started to ask me questions about the tailgate. Being that our tailgate is a combination of local tailgaters and online tailgaters I told Sports Illustrated I thought it made more sense to throw their questions to the group via the Orangemane. They agreed.

So here are the questions SI wants your input on. Some of you may recall we did the same thing for Hooters Magazine and they ended up picking quotes out that they wanted to use. It worked out great!

Please take a second to answer some of these questions or tell a story about your tailgate experience. Some of your answers will end up in this falls Sports Illustrated!

What are your favorite tailgate traditions, either on and before gameday?
What makes for the ultimate tailgate?
What makes tailgating in Denver and/or with the Orange Force One crew so unique?
Any favorite tailgating recipes--either food or drink mixes?
Any advice for tailgaters hoping to get as much out of the experience as you do?
Name one piece of tailgating gear you can't live without and why?
How far do you travel for Broncos tailgates?
What do you love most about the tailgating experience?

This is one of the pictures they took. If you are in this pic identify yourself as I have a feeling this might be one they use.

Sassy · 03-22-2006, 05:12 PM

Aww...The ND gal and the NY guy are MIA

Hey...are they the ones that took the pic of hogan and me with INvesco in the background?

Ray Finkle · 03-22-2006, 05:14 PM

Congrats Meck, that is great!

GonzoLays · 03-22-2006, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meck77

This is one of the pictures they took. If you are in this pic identify yourself as I have a feeling this might be one they use.

I am the guy on bike in the middle of the pic.

Meck77 · 03-22-2006, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sassy

Aww...The ND gal and the NY guy are MIA

Hey...are they the ones that took the pic of hogan and me with INvesco in the background?

Yes. Don't worry Sassy. They have several hundred pics. Infact here is a bit of the letter they sent me.

Steve,

"Great talking to you earlier. As promised, here are a handful of images from last fall's shoot that we really like. There are some others like this--like I said, we have maybe 300 in all--but this is a good sampling. Take a look and if you don't mind, spell out the names of anyone pictures, plus anyone from your core group who might be missing in these particular shots."

I'm sure they are going to use more than just this one pic Sassy. I'm sure you made it in some others.

This article is about more than just this one tailgate though so if you've been to any of the others over the last couple years please put your 2 cents in!

Sassy · 03-22-2006, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meck77

Yes. Don't worry Sassy. They have several hundred pics. Infact here is a bit of the letter they sent me.

Steve,

"Great talking to you earlier. As promised, here are a handful of images from last fall's shoot that we really like. There are some others like this--like I said, we have maybe 300 in all--but this is a good sampling. Take a look and if you don't mind, spell out the names of anyone pictures, plus anyone from your core group who might be missing in these particular shots."

I'm sure they are going to use more than just this one pic Sassy. I'm sure you made it in some others.

This article is about more than just this one tailgate though so if you've been to any of the others over the last couple years please put your 2 cents in!

I think one of the group shots from NOLA would be awesome! "Bronco fans will follow their team to the ends of the earth and back"

orange 4 life · 03-22-2006, 05:27 PM

WOW!!!

great stuff.
too bad i didnt make that pic.

im leaving work right now, but ill definately jump in here later
and answer those questions.

meck, once again YOU are the man.
well done my friend.

anthonypacino · 03-22-2006, 05:31 PM

Thats me Anthony Pacino last guy on the right (wow are those socks or are my legs THAT white?)

El Guapo · 03-22-2006, 05:32 PM

very cool! Congrats!!

Quote:

Any advice for tailgaters hoping to get as much out of the experience as you do?

Become a Broncos fan!

Master___Pain · 03-22-2006, 05:35 PM

Good Stuff Meck!!

What are your favorite tailgate traditions, either on and before gameday?
Got to have something orange on

What makes for the ultimate tailgate?
Being with great friends, die hard fans and some good grog and grub

What makes tailgating in Denver and/or with the Orange Force One crew so unique?

The Orange Force One crew introduced me to REAL tailgating. It's an all day, before and after game event. The bigger the better. A hot tub at a tailgate?!? No way can't be done. Well the Orange force One crew can do it. As is the Orange Force One matra goes "Revitalizing Mile High one fan at a time"

Any favorite tailgating recipes--either food or drink mixes?
Kabobs.

Any advice for tailgaters hoping to get as much out of the experience as you do?
Have fun, be social and don't be afraid to introduce yourself to fellow fans. Oh, and boo raider and Chief fans as they roll by!!

Name one piece of tailgating gear you can't live without and why?
Beer Koozie. Hands are warm, beer is cold.

How far do you travel for Broncos tailgates?
San Diego. Mile High West is a great spot.

What do you love most about the tailgating experience?
It's a total experience. From the players arriving just yards away, with abundant photo opps, to being greet by the OF1 crew as you approach and the wonderful anticipation of kickoff, it's just a hell of a way to spend a Sunday.

Crowpointer · 03-22-2006, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anthonypacino

Thats me Anthony Pacino last guy on the right (wow are those socks or are my legs THAT white?)

Where's your wingman in the Orange Tux ? No way they can print that article without that pimps picture. Thats a great idea that people identify where they are standing in the picture so those of us who haven't met everybody can place a name with a picture. Of course I knew who you were already.

watermock · 03-22-2006, 05:51 PM

Intexticating!

B-Love · 03-22-2006, 05:56 PM

Meck, most of your core activities happen in Denver of course, but a photo of a Pee Wee Broncos team, from the State of New York, on your Bus, doing the Mile High salute, would blow some people away.

I could picture the caption, "this Pee Wee team must be from Denver right?? Wrong! Steve and his crew drove 2,000 miles to New York and drove a bunch of Long Island Pee Wee Broncos to their football game in style"

ak1971 · 03-22-2006, 05:57 PM

What are your favorite tailgate traditions, either on and before gameday?
buying a twelver on the way down at King Soopers..3.2 rules
What makes for the ultimate tailgate?
Good friends, good food, loud music, and lots of beer
What makes tailgating in Denver and/or with the Orange Force One crew so unique?
Lots of crazy people with way over the top personalities
Any favorite tailgating recipes--either food or drink mixes?
tanqueray and tab
Any advice for tailgaters hoping to get as much out of the experience as you do?
get there early and stay late
Name one piece of tailgating gear you can't live without and why?
my tux and my NON ORANGE shoes (mojo)
How far do you travel for Broncos tailgates?
locally about 30 miles...but 1000s of miles for away games
What do you love most about the tailgating experience?
just having a hell of alot of fun and meeting a lot of really fun people

Sassy · 03-22-2006, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B-Love

Meck, most of your core activities happen in Denver of course, but a photo of a Pee Wee Broncos team, from the State of New York, on your Bus, doing the Mile High salute, would blow some people away.

I could picture the caption, "this Pee Wee team must be from Denver right?? Wrong! Steve and his crew drove 2,000 miles to New York and drove a bunch of Long Island Pee Wee Broncos to their football game in style"

That info should definitely be in the article!

ak1971 · 03-22-2006, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crowpointer

Where's your wingman in the Orange Tux ? No way they can print that article without that pimps picture. Thats a great idea that people identify where they are standing in the picture so those of us who haven't met everybody can place a name with a picture. Of course I knew who you were already.

they are negotiating with my agent on royalties...

watermock · 03-22-2006, 05:59 PM

Don't forget to incude greasy Al, He's family.

I feel almost guilty raking him, but man...take it for what it is.

He and Bowlen worked to get the new CBA...strange bedfellows indeed.

Arkie · 03-22-2006, 06:10 PM

drinkin' beer and calling the Hogs

broncos love · 03-22-2006, 06:13 PM

Congratulations Meck. On the question that what tailgating gear you couldnt do without. Of course cold beer and great food and also the radiers decal in the urainal and the radiers, chiefs shirts infront of the bus to whip your feet off ; those are classics. I can't wait for the SI to come out this fall and tell all my friends that I was there and hope to come this year.

Pezman · 03-22-2006, 06:17 PM

Heh, notice the ugly cameraman on the right side

What are your favorite tailgate traditions, either on and before gameday?
Jester's jello shots

What makes for the ultimate tailgate?
Great crowd, good food, killer music

What makes tailgating in Denver and/or with the Orange Force One crew so unique?
Where else would you meet up with people that you've never met in person before yet, know like brothers and sisters?

Any favorite tailgating recipes--either food or drink mixes?
Hmm, pigs on a roast tops all

Any advice for tailgaters hoping to get as much out of the experience as you do?
Be sure to show up at least 3 hours before the game to get a full experience

Name one piece of tailgating gear you can't live without and why?
Camera baby!

How far do you travel for Broncos tailgates?
1000 miles

What do you love most about the tailgating experience?
Broncos fans and meeting fellow maners

ksBRONCOfan · 03-22-2006, 06:24 PM

I just got done watching a thank you video from denverbroncos.com with highlights of the 2005 season. Then seeing the picture on this thread, some of you guys made the video. Sweet!

Bronx33 · 03-22-2006, 06:42 PM

What are your favorite tailgate traditions, either on and before gameday?

(The drive in on the OF1 i have always liked.)

What makes for the ultimate tailgate?

(Some hotties on the OF1 pole)

What makes tailgating in Denver and/or with the Orange Force One crew so unique?

The people, getting together to support our favorite team and getting rowdy and being with the OF1 makes one kinda feel like an ambassador of Lot C.

Any favorite tailgating recipes--either food or drink mixes?

What's cool is there really isn't a recipe, meck just says hey we got shimp and chicken breasts you know where the spices are and just add some beer.

Any advice for tailgaters hoping to get as much out of the experience as you do?

If you want to get something out of the experience you have to step back and pay attention because before you know it it's time to go home.

Name one piece of tailgating gear you can't live without and why?

My camera and my shorts, i really love getting home and opening the pic up on my computer.

How far do you travel for Broncos tailgates?
20 miles

What do you love most about the tailgating experience?

A win

ludo21 · 03-22-2006, 06:50 PM

I cant answer any of these questions, but next year i will be able to for sure!!

Awesome stuff Meck.

watermock · 03-22-2006, 06:56 PM

Don't forget to mention how everyone wanted to dismantle the bus on the ride back from NYC.

Sassy · 03-22-2006, 07:04 PM

What are your favorite tailgate traditions, either on and before gameday?
The pregame party the night before is awesome. I like meeting the Maner's and reminiscing about prior and future games.

What makes for the ultimate tailgate?
Good friends, great food and cold beer!
(Nice weather doesn't hurt!

)

What makes tailgating in Denver and/or with the Orange Force One crew so unique?
Pez said it...'partying with fellow Bronco fans who are also very good friends and like family'

Any favorite tailgating recipes--either food or drink mixes?

Any food is pretty good when you're drinking and having a great time!

Any advice for tailgaters hoping to get as much out of the experience as you do?
Arrive early...stay late...and if you're coming from out of town plan an extra day or two!
OH yeah...and take the day after off of work!

Name one piece of tailgating gear you can't live without and why?
Hogan (since we're undefeated when attending games together!)

How far do you travel for Broncos tailgates?

Anywhere from ND to San Diego to Denver to New Orleans and inbetween!!!

What do you love most about the tailgating experience?
The "W" is always great...but it's the hospitality in Denver and hanging with Maners is unreal...and of course, OF! ROCKS!!!

03-22-2006, 05:06 PM	#1
Meck77 Ring of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 16,308	Omane and OF1 Sports Illustrated Article...need your input! Some of you may recall that Sports Illustrated somehow found out about our tailgate group. Last year they sent a photographer out the weekend of the home KC game. They ended up taking several hundred pictures. They sent me a few of them and I'll put some more up when I have a chance. Anyhow they are going to do a story on the bus and our tailgate group in the fall issue of Sports Illustrated! They called me this afternoon and asked me some basic questions about the bus and started to ask me questions about the tailgate. Being that our tailgate is a combination of local tailgaters and online tailgaters I told Sports Illustrated I thought it made more sense to throw their questions to the group via the Orangemane. They agreed. So here are the questions SI wants your input on. Some of you may recall we did the same thing for Hooters Magazine and they ended up picking quotes out that they wanted to use. It worked out great! Please take a second to answer some of these questions or tell a story about your tailgate experience. Some of your answers will end up in this falls Sports Illustrated! What are your favorite tailgate traditions, either on and before gameday? What makes for the ultimate tailgate? What makes tailgating in Denver and/or with the Orange Force One crew so unique? Any favorite tailgating recipes--either food or drink mixes? Any advice for tailgaters hoping to get as much out of the experience as you do? Name one piece of tailgating gear you can't live without and why? How far do you travel for Broncos tailgates? What do you love most about the tailgating experience? This is one of the pictures they took. If you are in this pic identify yourself as I have a feeling this might be one they use. Last edited by Meck77; 03-22-2006 at 05:11 PM..

03-22-2006, 05:56 PM	#13
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	Meck, most of your core activities happen in Denver of course, but a photo of a Pee Wee Broncos team, from the State of New York, on your Bus, doing the Mile High salute, would blow some people away. I could picture the caption, "this Pee Wee team must be from Denver right?? Wrong! Steve and his crew drove 2,000 miles to New York and drove a bunch of Long Island Pee Wee Broncos to their football game in style" Attached Images

03-22-2006, 05:59 PM	#17
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	Don't forget to incude greasy Al, He's family. I feel almost guilty raking him, but man...take it for what it is. He and Bowlen worked to get the new CBA...strange bedfellows indeed. Last edited by watermock; 03-22-2006 at 06:03 PM..

03-22-2006, 06:17 PM	#20
Pezman Livin the dream Andy did you hear about this one? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Smoggy SoCal Posts: 9,833 Adopt-a-Bronco: DJ Williams	Heh, notice the ugly cameraman on the right side What are your favorite tailgate traditions, either on and before gameday? Jester's jello shots What makes for the ultimate tailgate? Great crowd, good food, killer music What makes tailgating in Denver and/or with the Orange Force One crew so unique? Where else would you meet up with people that you've never met in person before yet, know like brothers and sisters? Any favorite tailgating recipes--either food or drink mixes? Hmm, pigs on a roast tops all Any advice for tailgaters hoping to get as much out of the experience as you do? Be sure to show up at least 3 hours before the game to get a full experience Name one piece of tailgating gear you can't live without and why? Camera baby! How far do you travel for Broncos tailgates? 1000 miles What do you love most about the tailgating experience? Broncos fans and meeting fellow maners __________________ Sitting on a beach, earning 20%

03-22-2006, 06:42 PM	#22
Bronx33 lets go partner Rumpson Rocks Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lakewood,Colo Posts: 41,221 Adopt-a-Bronco: Woodyard	What are your favorite tailgate traditions, either on and before gameday? (The drive in on the OF1 i have always liked.) What makes for the ultimate tailgate? (Some hotties on the OF1 pole) What makes tailgating in Denver and/or with the Orange Force One crew so unique? The people, getting together to support our favorite team and getting rowdy and being with the OF1 makes one kinda feel like an ambassador of Lot C. Any favorite tailgating recipes--either food or drink mixes? What's cool is there really isn't a recipe, meck just says hey we got shimp and chicken breasts you know where the spices are and just add some beer. Any advice for tailgaters hoping to get as much out of the experience as you do? If you want to get something out of the experience you have to step back and pay attention because before you know it it's time to go home. Name one piece of tailgating gear you can't live without and why? My camera and my shorts, i really love getting home and opening the pic up on my computer. How far do you travel for Broncos tailgates? 20 miles What do you love most about the tailgating experience? A win Last edited by Bronx33; 03-22-2006 at 07:16 PM..

03-22-2006, 05:12 PM	#2
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	Aww...The ND gal and the NY guy are MIA Hey...are they the ones that took the pic of hogan and me with INvesco in the background?

03-22-2006, 05:14 PM	#3
Ray Finkle DOOONNNTTTTT CAAARRREEE! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 7,401	Congrats Meck, that is great!

03-22-2006, 05:27 PM	#7
orange 4 life Old School Orange Home team qb homer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Anywhere, CO. Posts: 8,642	WOW!!! great stuff. too bad i didnt make that pic. im leaving work right now, but ill definately jump in here later and answer those questions. meck, once again YOU are the man. well done my friend.

03-22-2006, 05:31 PM	#8
anthonypacino off season mode Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 2,283	Thats me Anthony Pacino last guy on the right (wow are those socks or are my legs THAT white?)

03-22-2006, 05:35 PM	#10
Master___Pain Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The Springs Posts: 4,605 Adopt-a-Bronco: Rock Hoover	Good Stuff Meck!! What are your favorite tailgate traditions, either on and before gameday? Got to have something orange on What makes for the ultimate tailgate? Being with great friends, die hard fans and some good grog and grub What makes tailgating in Denver and/or with the Orange Force One crew so unique? The Orange Force One crew introduced me to REAL tailgating. It's an all day, before and after game event. The bigger the better. A hot tub at a tailgate?!? No way can't be done. Well the Orange force One crew can do it. As is the Orange Force One matra goes "Revitalizing Mile High one fan at a time" Any favorite tailgating recipes--either food or drink mixes? Kabobs. Any advice for tailgaters hoping to get as much out of the experience as you do? Have fun, be social and don't be afraid to introduce yourself to fellow fans. Oh, and boo raider and Chief fans as they roll by!! Name one piece of tailgating gear you can't live without and why? Beer Koozie. Hands are warm, beer is cold. How far do you travel for Broncos tailgates? San Diego. Mile High West is a great spot. What do you love most about the tailgating experience? It's a total experience. From the players arriving just yards away, with abundant photo opps, to being greet by the OF1 crew as you approach and the wonderful anticipation of kickoff, it's just a hell of a way to spend a Sunday.

03-22-2006, 05:51 PM	#12
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	Intexticating!

03-22-2006, 05:57 PM	#14
ak1971 uhhhh Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,536	What are your favorite tailgate traditions, either on and before gameday? buying a twelver on the way down at King Soopers..3.2 rules What makes for the ultimate tailgate? Good friends, good food, loud music, and lots of beer What makes tailgating in Denver and/or with the Orange Force One crew so unique? Lots of crazy people with way over the top personalities Any favorite tailgating recipes--either food or drink mixes? tanqueray and tab Any advice for tailgaters hoping to get as much out of the experience as you do? get there early and stay late Name one piece of tailgating gear you can't live without and why? my tux and my NON ORANGE shoes (mojo) How far do you travel for Broncos tailgates? locally about 30 miles...but 1000s of miles for away games What do you love most about the tailgating experience? just having a hell of alot of fun and meeting a lot of really fun people

03-22-2006, 06:10 PM	#18
Arkie Ring of Famer Gggggrrrrrr rrrraaaahhh Arrrrhhhn. Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9,080 Adopt-a-Bronco: Quinton Carter	drinkin' beer and calling the Hogs

03-22-2006, 06:13 PM	#19
broncos love THE MAN Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 822	Congratulations Meck. On the question that what tailgating gear you couldnt do without. Of course cold beer and great food and also the radiers decal in the urainal and the radiers, chiefs shirts infront of the bus to whip your feet off ; those are classics. I can't wait for the SI to come out this fall and tell all my friends that I was there and hope to come this year.

03-22-2006, 06:24 PM	#21
ksBRONCOfan I love beer and Broncos! YUM-O! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: McPherson, KS Posts: 1,024 Adopt-a-Bronco: Pat Bowlen	I just got done watching a thank you video from denverbroncos.com with highlights of the 2005 season. Then seeing the picture on this thread, some of you guys made the video. Sweet!

03-22-2006, 06:50 PM	#23
ludo21 RIP Darrent Williams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 17,898 Adopt-a-Bronco: Paul Ernster	I cant answer any of these questions, but next year i will be able to for sure!! Awesome stuff Meck.

03-22-2006, 06:56 PM	#24
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	Don't forget to mention how everyone wanted to dismantle the bus on the ride back from NYC.

03-22-2006, 07:04 PM	#25
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	What are your favorite tailgate traditions, either on and before gameday? The pregame party the night before is awesome. I like meeting the Maner's and reminiscing about prior and future games. What makes for the ultimate tailgate? Good friends, great food and cold beer! (Nice weather doesn't hurt! ) What makes tailgating in Denver and/or with the Orange Force One crew so unique? Pez said it...'partying with fellow Bronco fans who are also very good friends and like family' Any favorite tailgating recipes--either food or drink mixes? Any food is pretty good when you're drinking and having a great time! Any advice for tailgaters hoping to get as much out of the experience as you do? Arrive early...stay late...and if you're coming from out of town plan an extra day or two! OH yeah...and take the day after off of work! Name one piece of tailgating gear you can't live without and why? Hogan (since we're undefeated when attending games together!) How far do you travel for Broncos tailgates? Anywhere from ND to San Diego to Denver to New Orleans and inbetween!!! What do you love most about the tailgating experience? The "W" is always great...but it's the hospitality in Denver and hanging with Maners is unreal...and of course, OF! ROCKS!!! Last edited by Sassy; 03-22-2006 at 08:16 PM..

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