Vic Lombardi Show

The Hart Trophy winner got better? JML thinks so. 

In the wake of UNLV's QB chosing to redshirt this year for NIL reason, we caught up with our old friend Ryan Harris to get a player's perspective on this unique situation. 

0:00 - CU are double-digit underdogs this weekend at UCF, and the line keeps shifting. Not to go all Jerry Seinfeld but WHAT'S the DEAL with THAT?15:42 - We're far over-rating the Broncos offensive performance vs Tampa Bay. Instead of the gold standard, that performance should be the baseline standard. 33:45 - The Broncos are settled in at the Greenbriar in West Virginia. Let's match the resort activities to the Broncos player most likely to participate in them!

0:00 - Vic explained another wrinkle in the process of finding money to pay college players.13:23 - The A's are nearing their final days in Oakland. Vic and Mose share their favorite memories of that dump of a collesium.31:58 - JML joined us to preview the festivities of Avalanche Alumni weekend, and he wasn't in his wine cave! It was very unsettling, honestly. 

0:00 - Charlie Blackmon spoke to the media yesterday, and reflected on his Rockies career and why he chose to say in Colorado for 14 years. 15:32 - Moser left a pizza in his truck overnight...then brought it into the studio and ate it at 7:20am. 36:26 - Our old friend Ryan Harris joined us to share his perspective on NIL and the UNLV QB redshirting in the middle of a season because his NIL requirements aren't being met.

0:00 - Was Charlie Blackmon's walk-up song the greatest walk-up of all time?13:55 - What's the Nuggets biggest issue heading into the next season? 32:26 - Yet again, we prove that we stink at game shows.

0:00 - Let's take a look around the NFL as week 3 comes to a close.12:40 - Once again, Vic explains why the NIL landscape needs a full overhaul.29:49 - Tim Brando, who was on the Fox call for Broncos @ Buccaneers, joins the show to share his perspective on the whole Tyler Badie Baddie decable.

0:00 - One of the greatest, most beloved, Rockies players is calling it quits. Enjoy retirement, Charlie Blackmon! You earned it. 16:21 - We had two exciting MNF games yesterday! Well, the Bills game wasn't exciting for too long. At least Bengals vs Commanders was a nailbiter. 33:28 - Mike Klis asked Sean Payton about the 70-20 game in Miami last year. Big mistake. 

ESPN's Adam Schefter joined us (like he does every Monday at 8am) to share his takeaways from the Broncos Week 3 victory, and to take us through the biggest headlines in the NFL world. 

0:00 - The Avs preseason starts tonight! Do they have a size problem? Are they too small to compete in the modern NHL?14:41 - Bo Nix looked better this week because [fill in the blank].35:19 - In the context of their season, which win was bigger and more important: CU or Broncos?

0:00 - Adam Schefter makes his weekly appearance to break down Bo Nix's impressive performance in the Broncos win, and all the biggest headlines from around the NFL. 19:54 - One year ago, the Broncos gave up 70 points in Miami. Since then, the Broncos defense has been LOCK DOWN. They haven't been the problem in either of the losses this season. Quite the opposite.34:45 - Travis Hunter explained how he was a decoy on CU's thrilling Hail Mary. He's such a smart and humble player.

0:00 - That was the most COMPLETE road game Vic's seen the Broncos play since they dismantled the Cowboys in JerryWorld in 2021.15:38 - Fireworks at Folsom this weekend! CU gritted out a thrilling last-second victory and resolidified Hunter's Heisman case. 35:45 - The commentators this weekend were pronouncing Tyler Badie's name like "bidet." That's a new one.

Altitude Sports Radio 92.5 presents Altitude After Dark! AAD brings you through all things Broncos, gives you the best reactions, and gets you set for what's to come in the Broncos near and distant future. You can catch Altitude After Dark every Thursday and Sunday at 8pm MT. Tonight, AAD takes you through Bo Nix's turnaround. Also, is the Heisman Travis Hunter's to lose? DMac, Vic, and Coach Sanford discuss why today was the Broncos most complete win in the last 2 1/2 seasons. Sean Payton came right to Bo's defense after the game. Vic calls into question why Sean got defensive so quickly. Can the Broncos use today's win vs Tampa Bay and build towards a respectable season. DMac and the fellas discuss the Broncos new formula for winning that needs to be excuted moving forward. Also, the Buffs pulled out one of the most improbable wins in recent memory vs Baylor! The guys can't get enough of what they saw and it starts with Travis Hunter. Could the Buffs do enough to help Travis and Shedeur secure a spot in New

0:00 - Let's look into our crystal ball and fast forward to 2026. Who is most likely to still be here in Colorado: Coach Prime, Sean Payton, or Bo Nix?15:49 - Having been a coach for so many years, Mike Sanford offers some insight into proper press conference etiquette and coach speak.34:57 - It's our favorite part of the week DRUNK TAKESSSSSSSSSS

0:00 - Marcus Washington said on our show last week that CU is built for PAC-12 football, but not Big 12 football. They're different styles. Coach Sanford disagrees.14:27 - We spend a full segment making fun of each other because why not?36:03 - Scott Hastings had a fun back-n-forth with Adam Schefter yesterday regarding Bo Nix. Scotty has already given up on Bo, and Schefty couldn't believe what he was hearing. Or rather, he couldn't BOlieve.

0:00 - Shohei had arguably the greatest game in baseball history last night. It's a shame he did it with the Dodgers!17:47 - The Broncos are misusing their own personnel across the board. Sean Payton needs to properly evaluate his players and how to use them. 35:36 - Joel Embiid just signed a big contract extension with the Sixers. Is he worth it?

KDVR Meteorologist Kylie Bearse joined us today to answer all of Brett and Moser's weather questions.

0:00 - Kylie Bearse, Fox 31 Meteorologist, joined the show to explain what Rain Rain is, and clarify how forecast prediction percentages actually work. 14:38 - Brett posed an interesting question: can Deion Sanders actually COACH. How good is he with actually Xs and Os?33:03 - Why does good coaching matter as much (if not more) than pure roster talent?

0:00 - Jeff Legwold makes his weekly apperance and...doesn't have many good things to say about the Broncos. He doesn't inspire much hope.16:18 - Travis Hunter defended his coach among the seemingly endless stream of criticism directed towards Prime.33:41 - Zach Lowe and Bill Simmons are worried about the Nuggets and aren't sure if the "exhausted" narrative holds any water. 

0:00 - The Broncos are staying at the Greenbriar Resort in West Virginia between their road games against Tampa Bay and New York. They'll be living in luxury! Brett and Mose look at all the activities the resort has to offer.16:15 - Both Coach Prime and Sean Payton need to figure out the indentity of their respective teams. What's the brand of football you want to play? What's the game plan here?34:29 - Yesterday at Avalanche media day, MacKinnon spoke about Val Nichushkin's return. He didn't sound too enthused. Should we read into this? Or is this just MacKinnon being his usual reserved self?