Wyoming may play Nebraska at Invesco Field
By Aaron J. Lopez, Rocky Mountain News (Contact)
Published September 16, 2008 at 2:43 p.m.
The Rocky Mountain Showdown might not be dead after all. Different, maybe, but not dead.
University of Wyoming athletic director Tom Burman said Tuesday discussions are being held with Nebraska on a multiyear series agreement that could include one game at Invesco Field at Mile High.
"We view Denver as a great market for the University of Wyoming," Burman said. "Our fan base can travel there easily, and we have a lot of alumni living in the area. It makes some sense."
Burman said he has talked with the Metro Denver Sports Commission about playing a game at Invesco Field but called the proposal in the "infancy stage."
"It's got a long way to go," he said. "I don't expect anything to happen for weeks, if it happens at all."
Starting in 1998, Colorado and Colorado State played nine games in Denver - three were at old Mile High Stadium and six at Invesco Field - but both schools have opted to play the next two games at their respective home stadiums.
CU and CSU are not scheduled to meet on the football field beyond 2010, leaving the door open for the boys in Laramie, located about 21/2 hours northwest of Denver.
Burman said the guaranteed revenue for a game in Denver would have to be substantial to give up a home date in Laramie. Like Wyoming, many Nebraska alumni live in Colorado, making it realistic for Cornhuskers and Cowboys fans to fill the 76,000-seat Invesco Field.
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September 16, 2008
3:09 p.m.
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xbfan writes:
Wyoming is going to need a better coach than Joe Glenn for this to be a meaningful matchup. Hopefully, Glenn will be gone after this season.
September 16, 2008
5:43 p.m.
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conegaca writes:
I think this would be great!
Nebraska fans would sell out Mile High!
September 16, 2008
6:30 p.m.
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totallybigred writes:
If you think turning "The House that Knute built" into a Sea of Red was impressive, imagine what they would do to the House that Elway built!
Go Big Red!
September 16, 2008
6:31 p.m.
n_jared writes:
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September 16, 2008
6:39 p.m.
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n_jared writes:
Here is my point. Having a game in Denver where two schools out side the state should meet is bad for area teams. Nebraska should not play here. I know there is a lot of you here but Cal vs. Texas here is just as dumb. If anything Denver needs to host the Big 12 championship game or a bowl game. Especially not Nebraska, horrible idea.
September 16, 2008
6:53 p.m.
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bluesmoke9 writes:
I think a Wyoming-Nebraska game in Denver would be great. I'd definately come from California for that one. It would be great for NU recruiting too.
September 16, 2008
7:03 p.m.
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totallybigred writes:
People in Nebraska have been pushing for Denver to host the Big 12 Championship game since day 1. It's the Texas schools that won't do it. They don't even like it in KC.
And Cal-Texas is the same as Nebraska-Wyoming. Riiight.
I think the two schools are trying to find a way to play each other so that both schools can have at least some of the revenue for all the games they play in a series. NU needs 7 home games a year to fund the rest of their athletic program, and it is getting harder and harder to find a team that will play in Lincoln exclusively, everyone wants a home-and-home.
September 16, 2008
7:04 p.m.
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conegaca writes:
Jared-
If you don't want Nebraska to play in Denver - the fertile recruiting ground that it is - then have CU man up and continue to take on CSU at Mile High!
The Buffies created this opening by running back to Folsom for the Shootout, so don't start crying now that other teams come walking into the "House That Elway Built!"
Go Big Red!
September 16, 2008
7:04 p.m.
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totallybigred writes:
Or 10 million dollars.
September 16, 2008
7:13 p.m.
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Prophet writes:
Jared,
You have little man err fan syndrome.
September 16, 2008
7:59 p.m.
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ColoradiansforNebraska writes:
Hey Jare,
I have been a big Buff fan since 1986! But I will tell you that CU is not even close to the class football program Nebraska holds. Get a clue and look at the series record. Nebraska has owned CU and will continue. Let them play in Denver so the good people of Colorado can enjoy a dynasty.
September 16, 2008
10:30 p.m.
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HuskerSkier writes:
That would be great! I'd be there!
September 16, 2008
10:43 p.m.
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deriko2282 writes:
I agree that this game would hurt both CSU and CU. These schools already desperately need more fan support, and the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver is one of the only remaining events that spark interest in these football programs.
September 16, 2008
11:53 p.m.
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rowdy1 writes:
I'll go
September 17, 2008
6:33 a.m.
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TW writes:
I always love comments from people like "ColoradiansforNebraska" regarding what a "class" program Nebraska runs. How soon you forget the Lawrence Phillips episodes, the Christian Peter episodes and the failure of Saint Thomas Osborne to respond as any decent human being should have by canning both of them. When the New England Patriots found out what Mr. Peter had done during his high school and college years, they rescinded their draft choice. But he started every down for the Big Red. Lawrence Phillips was convicted in 2007 for trying to run over a group of people with a car - sentenced to 20years.
And it goes all the way back to Johnny Rodgers who pulled a robbery in Lincoln but managed to play all four years and never miss a game.
Every major college program has troubles and troubled people. Stop acting like Lincoln is the land of Oz and it is all apple pie and Mom and you have the best fans, the best team, yada yada yada. BTW, I was at Folsom when your classy fans hung up the "Where's Sal?" sign - a reference to a CU quarterback who died of cancer at 22 years of age. Lots of class.
September 17, 2008
7:01 a.m.
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conegaca writes:
TW-
Give me a break. Won't go into the details of phone cards, recruiting parties, female placekickers, etc.
Worry about your own program, and stop trying to tear down others.
Folsom is a beautiful place to play, but it is too bad that a lot of the CU fans do not mirror the setting with their behavior!
September 17, 2008
7:12 a.m.
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dompeters writes:
TW
You are so right about all that.
CU is ahead in the "double murderers" in the football alumni as well! Were number #1
Go Buffs!
September 17, 2008
7:21 a.m.
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TW writes:
What's the problem, conegaca, does the truth hurt? And what exactly should CU fans learn from Nebraska fans - to hoist banners celebrating the death of a rival's quarterback?
Or maybe emulate the fans in Lincoln in 1992 after the Halloween massacre, who threw beer on the CU players as they left the field. Behavior like that?
Don't give me your self-righteous nonsense. You and your fans are no different and no better than any of the other 100+ Division 1A programs. You aren't special and you aren't anointed. Get over yourselves, please.
September 17, 2008
7:46 a.m.
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dompeters writes:
Your right TW!
I have been to many games in Lincoln and never ONCE been able to buy a beer in the stadium. Are you sure it wasn't the night game in 91 when we were throwing snowballs and oranges at Nebraska every time they were on our end?
But thank go our fan's are so much better than NU. You remember that time they were acting so classy the ENTIRE student section was removed from the game!!! We are the ONLY school in history to ever have that done. Were #1 again!!
September 17, 2008
8:34 a.m.
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fastnloose writes:
Let them play here,another reason for Nebraska citizens to get out of that God forsaken land.Charge them double for tickets,they'll be happy to pay.
September 17, 2008
8:41 a.m.
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kc02 writes:
Go POKES! Great idea, bring it on.
September 17, 2008
10:12 a.m.
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RJ_Husker writes:
I can understand CU people being upset about this, they hate Nebraska (NU 46 - CU 18) and who would want that in your own back yard? But let's not compare fans (as if there is a comparison). CU fans are either rich east coast/west coast kids or fair weather fans, rude and without class (throwing ice/snow/fruit on field, student section removed, peeing on opposing fans! Classy). Plus, CU has to advertise on pop cans and basically give away tickets to Folsom, which holds about half of Memorial Stadium and NU has 292 straight sellouts. That's called loyalty, which CU doesn't have and never will. Hate NU all you want, but you can't honestly compare the fan support and amount of class. Every team that comes and plays says it's the classiest fans ever, except CU. That's CU being green with envy and we all know it.
September 17, 2008
10:13 a.m.
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BigJohn writes:
WOW ! A lot of bitter CU fans here. I think Buff fans are worried NU would show CU up by filling Invesco which I know they could, when CU fans can't even fill Folsom. All this talk about NU being considered an unruly institution, CU fans really don't have much room to talk considering there past.
September 17, 2008
2:08 p.m.
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reccos02star writes:
I'd LOVE to see a Sea of Red in Invesco! I would definitely go to that. It's a lot closer to FoCo than Lincoln is. I'm also excited for CSU to host the the Buffs at home in 2 years! GO BIG RED, GO RAMS!
September 17, 2008
3 p.m.
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joehusker33 writes:
jeez,sounds like a bunch of whiney as*** cu fans, it's just a game that MIGHT be play at a neutral sight. get over it! and as for comparing past players and their troubles, I guess we should'nt even mention that fine young man, CU alum Rae Carruth.
September 17, 2008
3:22 p.m.
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justinco writes:
That's a lot of rednecks (Cowboys and Corn huskers), but I'll root for NU because they beat the crap out of CU, and they can soften up WYO for us (not that we need it)
GO CSU!!!!!!!!!
September 17, 2008
4:21 p.m.
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leatherneck writes:
I can't believe this is even talked about? What a stupid idea...........NU can keep their Cornholers in Lincoln.....
BETTER DEAD THEN RED
GO CU
September 17, 2008
4:39 p.m.
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reccos02star writes:
I notice it was 4:21 when the last comment was posted.... Did you just take a hit leatherneck?? We all bleed red. Don't forget that.
September 17, 2008
4:44 p.m.
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ibleedhuskerred writes:
dude leatherneck is just tired of his BuffS getting there heads stomped by the beloved big red. Cant wait till this year Welcome back to Lincoln Buffs and welcome to BO PELINIS world
GO BIG RED
September 17, 2008
8:32 p.m.
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chuckyg writes:
ibleedhuskerred: just like last year right??.....Oh thats right little red got stomped last year 65points.....the Buffs also beat OU last year....HMMM and they are a better team this year....They will be ready for your huskers in Lincoln count on it
Go Buffs
September 17, 2008
8:40 p.m.
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BORNREDENUFSAID writes:
You poor poor CU fans do not understand what loyalty is ! You say huskers are great fans because football is all we have ! Wrong , we have all academic students which is most important and colorado has bandwagon climbers for whichever sports team is winning ! Lots of fans at rockies , avalanche , nuggets games these days huh ? You cannot even give away cu football tix ! You say the huskers never play anybody tough , you are right , we play cu ! 48 & 18 , we own cu ! Sea of red at Invesco coming real soon , boo hoo !
September 17, 2008
9:43 p.m.
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Hambone writes:
The Evil Red Horde!!!!!
Nebraska can keep its oxygen-carrying, red sweater wearing inbreads in Lincoln!
The Buffs will roll over the blackskirts!!!
September 18, 2008
4:10 a.m.
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ibleedhuskerred writes:
chuckyg: thats funny hahahaha we will just see but dont worry the big red will be way more than ready and your buffs wont know what to think.Trust me wont happen again this year i promise you that so bring your loser attitude to lincoln and come on down to 10th and vine and learn how we roll people like you...and then when your done watching the buffs get stomped come on down to to one of the nice bars on O street and maybe ill meet you there and we can talk about your buffs and how they got stomped hahahaha thats if your capable of even talking to cause i usually dont talk to sorry losres like you!!!!!!!
September 19, 2008
10:59 p.m.
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huskermania33 writes:
Sounds to me like CU fans are just scared. There would be no problem for NU to sell out Invesco. The consistenly put 84,000-86,000 in Memorial Stadium. And for those of us that remember the last time we played in South Bend it felt like a home game with so much red. I think that CU doenst want to be shown up by having a team from out of state coming in a selling out a stadium that they cant fill.
September 19, 2008
11:30 p.m.
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huskerfantrappedincolorado writes:
dude, I would so be there! HuskerNation would sell out Invesco with no problem! When i read this on huskerpedia i knew all the cu haters would start crying about this and i understand, i would hate nebraska football too if they owned my team for decades, i would be bitter too, but get over it, It would be good for the denver economy as far as business goes, and why do cu fans always bring up past problems,with PAST players? they arent squeaky clean either hmmm...ray carruth, female place kicker,ex coaches betting on games, student sections having to be removed before the game can continue, come on this is DIVISION 1 FOOTBALL... haha to quote hawkins lol.... hmmm lets see what else oh ya recruting.. im sure cu fans remember that ? what was it 2 yrs ago or when ever barnett was still at cu, but ne ways to get back to the point i would love to have nebraska play a game at invesco that would be so friggin cool.... hopefully it happens but i wont hold my breath
September 19, 2008
11:54 p.m.
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huskerfantrappedincolorado writes:
You know some cu fans are just bad ppl all around, now I'm not saying all of them but the majority of them are bitter arseholes, I do maintenance up at cu on all their commercial doors and i have a Nebraska bumper-sticker on my company service truck, i have had my truck vandalized several times on the cu campus, I've had cu fans write nasty things on my service truck in sharpie about Nebraska football and the ppl of Nebraska. You know that really bugs me when cu fans pop off at the lip and think there so much better, now don't get me wrong Nebraska does have their rogue fans that also give other Nebraska fans a bad name but we are good fans and respect other teams and their fan base, Lincoln is only one of maybe a few places where you will see the home team clap for the opposing team if Nebraska looses, so all you self righteous cu fans quit with the were better than u crap all right!
September 20, 2008
8:38 a.m.
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COHusker writes:
It does sound like the CU fans are worried that Nebraska will have ZERO problem selling out Invesco....but there were routinely tickets available for the "Rocky Mountain Showdown" with CSU on gameday. Nebraska fans will swarm Invesco field...the game will be sold out months before gameday...and yes, Invesco will be turned into The Sea of Red - West. Bring it on! I will definitely be there!
September 20, 2008
5:22 p.m.
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newreader6666 writes:
This sounds like a great idea. A matchup between Nebraska and Wyoming would bring a lot of tourists to the city and would be good for businesses. City officials should work with the two universities to get this done.