Hochuli not in dreamy situation Sep 21, 2008
Of course, Chargers officials vehemently opposed Hochuli's appointment because of what transpired Sept. 14 during the final minute of their 39-38 loss to the Denver Broncos at Invesco Field at Mile High. Truth be known, their objection had merit. (Nola.com -- Sports)
MILE HIGH CHALLENGE Sep 21, 2008
But he will admit he's interested in seeing how the Saints (1-1) respond with a difficult test looming this afternoon at Denver's Invesco Field at Mile High. "We're going to have to be sharp. We're going to have to play well. We can't turn the ball over. We're going to have to tackle better. We're going to have to do a better job offensively on third downs," Payton said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Saints Notebook: Payton's deal Sep 20, 2008
" BREES' STREAK: Saints quarterback Drew Brees started his 50th consecutive game last Sunday against the Redskins. While that doesn't seem like much compared to , who started his 255th straight contest last week, it's tied for the fourth-longest starting streak among active quarterbacks after Tom Brady's 111-game streak ended. After Favre comes (162 games), (57), and Brees and (50 each). SHARED ALMA MATERS: Payton and coach Mike Shanahan, who will square off for the first time Sunday at Invesco... (SaintsInsider.com)
NFL games on TV Sep 19, 2008
NEW ORLEANS AT DENVERWhen, where: Sunday, 4:05 p.m., at Invesco Field at Mile High. TV, radio: Channel 25, WAMG (890). (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Broncos DE Moss inactive the last 2 weeks Sep 18, 2008
The Saints are making their first visit to Invesco Field at Mile High since appearing in the inaugural game at the stadium during a preseason game in 2001. Denver has the best home record (80-52) in the league since 1995. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Architecture Finalists Sep 17, 2008
The firm helped design some of metro Denver's highest-profile new buildings -- from the City and County of Denver's 700,000-square-foot Wellington E. Webb office building, completed in 2002, to the $364 million Invesco Field at Mile High sports venue, opened in 2001. It also helped design downtown Denver's Colorado Convention Center expansion. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Behind Enemy Lines: Chargers vs. Broncos II Sep 14, 2008
com, analyze Sunday's game between the Broncos and Chargers at INVESCO Field at Mile High. Let's wrap up this two-part series with six questions from Schon to Lombardo. (ChargersUpdate.com)
2 senators pick up slack for Obama, McCain Sep 13, 2008
Durbin, Illinois' senior senator, is a political mentor to Obama, whom he introduced on Aug. 28, when Obama delivered his acceptance speech at Denver's Invesco Field at Mile High football stadium. Durbin first won election to the Senate in 1996, replacing Sen. (AZCentral -- News)
Bolts Must Buck the Broncos Sans Shawne Sep 12, 2008
So the Chargers take a one-game losing streak, and minus a three-time Pro Bowler, to Denver to face the surging Broncos at Invesco Field at Mile High. Many thought it would be the Chargers reaching the Mile High City with momentum. (ChargersUpdate.com)
Scouting report: Broncos Sep 11, 2008
1:15 p.m. Sunday at Invesco Field at Mile High. It's almost impossible to draw any clear-cut first impression of the Broncos, because so many of the seemingly impressive things they did in their season-opening win at Oakland on Monday Night Football were tempered by the fact that the Raiders again appear to be really, really terrible. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Patriotism unites, divides race Sep 8, 2008
a radio personality emceeing an event for McCain and his vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin announced that veterans were going to give the crowd thousands of small American flags that were discarded and rescued from Obama's massive Democratic National Convention rally at Denver's Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium. The emcee, radio host Dan Caplis, told the estimated audience of 12,000 that the flags were going to be thrown away or burned, soliciting loud jeers. (Albany Times Union)
SID SALTER:Ole Miss is the next campaign showdown Sep 8, 2008
Now that the most exciting thing at Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium is once again the Denver Broncos, all eyes are on the Mississippi town of Oxford. The formalities are over. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Flag flap sullies candidates' vow to stand together at Ground Zero Sep 7, 2008
"But the Democratic National Committee and Democratic convention organizers didn't. They said the flags were snatched not discarded from Invesco Field by the McCain camp."American flags were proudly waved by the 75,000 people who joined Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention," Karen Finney, a Democratic National Committee spokeswoman, said in a written statement. "John McCain should applaud that, but instead his supporters wrongfully took leftover bundles of our flags from the... (Anchorage Daily News)
Obama: 'We Cannot Turn Back' Sep 6, 2008
"With profound gratitude and great humility, I accept your nomination for the presidency of the United States," Obama told the crowd of flag-waving, cheering, chanting, applauding, stomping and crying supporters at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver. He immediately recalled his 2004 speech to the Democratic Convention as a then-candidate for the U. S. Senate. (Atlanta Daily World, GA)
Obama heads to Indiana Sep 6, 2008
Barack Obama (D-IL) speaks on day four of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at Invesco Field at Mile High August 28, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. (Joe Raedle, Getty Images) DURYEA, Pa. (FOX23.com, OK)
Convention website drew heavy traffic Sep 5, 2008
Obama, who spoke before about 84,000 people at Invesco Field at Mile High, also drew a television audience of 38. 4 million. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Analysis: McCain speech launches a new fight Sep 5, 2008
A week earlier, Obama spoke before a crowd of 84,000 people who filled Invesco Field at Mile High: a display of candidate charisma and organizational muscle. McCain's setting was deliberately downsized, aiming for a more intimate air in an arena that seated about 20,000 people. (USA Today)
Reporting Kids Pound the Convention Pavement Sep 2, 2008
deliver his big acceptance speech at Invesco Field at Mile High. But perhaps his favorite meeting was with Luke Russert, the son of late Meet the Press moderator Tim Russert. (Roll Call)
Democrats Come to Town Sep 1, 2008
By Thursday, the RNC had resorted to attacking the physical platform from which Obama was to give his address at Invesco Field at Mile High that evening. The columned structure, which Republicans described as the Temple of Obama, was a major focus of the RNC s morning memo that day. (Roll Call)
McCain Revamps Convention Plans Sep 1, 2008
accepted the Democratic presidential nomination before 84,000 people at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver and a nationwide television audience of nearly 40 million. There s no pattern to how we will react to this, Davis said. (Roll Call)
Not The Obama We Know Aug 31, 2008
gives his acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008. (AP). (CBS News)
Spreading the Word From the 2008 Democratic National Convention Aug 31, 2008
On Thursday, the network handled a 207 percent increase in data usage inside the Pepsi Center, INVESCO Field at Mile High, and the immediate surrounding area, compared with an average day the week prior. Other findings include: * There was a 57 percent overall increase in wireless calls over the AT network during the convention, compared with the previous week. (PR Newswire)
As GOP's Palin campaigns, Obama ad calls her a distraction Aug 31, 2008
I found someone who has accomplished reform, who has accomplished and managed a multi-billion dollar budget and fought against corruption and the failed politics of the past. " Palin told the crowd she's not interested in being vice president to maintain the status quo."I didn't get into government to do the safe and easy thing," she said. "It's like the that old adage 'A ship in harbor is safe, but that's not why the ship is built. (Anchorage Daily News)
Palin introduction continues in Pennsylvania Aug 31, 2008
It wasn't Denver's 75,000-seat Invesco Field at Mile High, but the Republican ticket filled the stands and infield of Southwestern Pennsylvania's 3,200-seat Consol Energy Park -- home of independent baseball's Washington Wild Things -- for McCain to introduce his running mate. Palin is only the second woman in American history to be a vice presidential candidate from a major party. (Anchorage Daily News)
Storm scrambles GOP convention; Bush unlikely to come, maybe not even McCain... Aug 31, 2008
Stuart Shepard, digital media director for Focus on the Family's "Focus Action," is hoping for sudden, heavy rain at Denver's Invesco Field at Mile High during the speech of a certain presidential nominee on August 28. "Abundant rain," he quipped. (The Drudge Report)
Obama avoids race on King's 'Dream' anniversary Aug 31, 2008
waves with his family and his running mate's family after his acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon). (Longview Daily News, WA)
Candidate's show of 'fire' warms Hawaii delegates Aug 30, 2008
ASSOCIATED PRESS Obama accepted his party's presidential nomination at Denver's Invesco Field at Mile High ... yesterday at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver on the final day of the Democratic National Convention. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Obama starts next leg of campaign Aug 30, 2008
hugs his wife, Michelle Obama, after giving his acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver Thursday. Obama starts next leg of campaign. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Durango supporters join in the fun at the Abbey Aug 30, 2008
Barack Obama accept the Democratic presidential nomination on the theater's movie screen, the crowd cheered, clapped and laughed right along with the thousands at Invesco Field at Mile High. Many gasped when aerial shots of the football field made clear the sheer size of the audience there. (Durango Herald)
Obama makes history in Colo. Aug 30, 2008
Barack Obama, the son of a Kenyan father and white Kansan mother, broke the ultimate racial barrier by accepting the Democratic nomination for president at a nearly full Invesco Field at Mile High. In a state when not even four out of every 100 people are black, thousands of Coloradans waved American flags and sang along to a hip-hop tune called "Yes We Can." The song, performed by a musical artist named will. (Durango Herald)
Obama ad portrays McCain as clueless Aug 30, 2008
Obama drew cheers and applause when he said in his acceptance speech at Invesco Field at Mile High, in Denver: It's not because John McCain doesn't care. It's because John McCain doesn't get it. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Obama: Keep alive 'American promise' Aug 30, 2008
"Four years ago, I stood before you and told you my story of the brief union between a young man from Kenya and a young woman from Kansas who weren't well-off or well-known but shared a belief that, in America, their son could achieve whatever he put his mind to," Obama said in a prime-time speech televised from a packed and rowdy Invesco Field at Mile High, the football stadium home of the Denver Broncos. "It is that promise that has always set this country apart - that through hard work and... (AZCentral -- News)
Obama pledges to restore promise of the U.S. Aug 30, 2008
"America, we are better than the last eight years. We are a better country than this," said Obama, speaking to a crowd of 84,000 on the closing night of the Democratic National Convention at Invesco Field at Mile High as he accepted his party's nomination. Obama's address to his party and his country aimed to evoke the slain civil rights leader's fabled call for justice and equality. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Europeans: Obama gave strong performance Aug 30, 2008
waves with his family and his running mate's family after his acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008. BERLIN (AP) Europeans on Friday greeted Barack Obama's acceptance of the U.S. Democratic nomination as a strong performance that boosted his campaign and went beyond mere show to offer a clearer picture of what he might do as president. (USA Today)
Aftertaste less bitter than some feared Aug 29, 2008
Eric Thayer/Reuters A delegate listened intently as Senator Barack Obama gave his acceptance speech last night at Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium. (Eric Thayer/Reuters) By Brian C. Mooney Globe Staff / August 29, 2008. (Boston Globe)
Thursdays Daily Dose Aug 29, 2008
Obama is expected to give his acceptance speech Thursday night at Invesco Field at Mile High stadium in Denver. The 16-year-old Johnson won four medals at the recent Olympics in Beijing, including a gold in the women s balance beam competition. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Obama makes unscripted appearance at the DNC Aug 29, 2008
He said the convention was moving to Invesco Field at Mile High on Thursday because, "We want to open up this convention to make sure that everybody who wants to come can join in the effort to take America back.". After his appearance, Obama made a late-night visit to Invesco Field to check out the stage where he will deliver his speech. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
'Iowa started it all' Aug 29, 2008
ORANGE CITY -- An hour before Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama was to step onto the stage at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver on Thursday night, 30 or so Sioux County Democrats attending an Obama watch party at the home of Doug and Grete Carlson here were already congratulating themselves. After all, many of them had caucused for Obama last winter. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Obama more like Carter than JFK Aug 29, 2008
In front of 75,000 roaring, adoring Democrats at Invesco Field at Mile High stadium in Denver, he will give one of his uplifting arena-rock performances, while also evoking the spirits of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (on the 45th anniversary of the March on Washington) and (who moved his own acceptance speech in 1960 from the convention hall to the Los Angeles Coliseum). Obama's most ardent admirers, who include much of the political press and practically all of the liberal intelligentsia, will... (MSNBC -- Politics)
Music was the message at rocking DNC show Aug 29, 2008
Closing night at the at Invesco Field at Mile High had the trappings of a summer rock festival: A lot of swinging and swaying to the music, a fair amount of singing along, and generous applications of sunscreen. Yes, Barack Obama delivered a 45-minute speech Thursday that frequently roused a packed house that spilled out onto the field. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
More than 84,000 attend Obama speech Aug 29, 2008
DENVER -- More than 84,000 people have jammed into Invesco Field at Mile High stadium to hear Barack Obama's historic acceptance speech, city officials say. Nancy Kuhn of Denver's public works department says the figure is based on the number of credentials that were scanned as delegates, individuals and news media entered the football stadium where Obama was accepting the Democratic presidential nomination Thursday night. (Albany Times Union)
FROM THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION: Ready for Mile High Aug 29, 2008
8 a.m., Rocky Mountain time and waiting to contact Democratic National Committee member Marty Dunleavy for the final instructions on what it will take to get to the Obama event at the cavernous Invesco Field at Mile High. Last night a protest march of possibly 2,000 demonstrators were allowed to march from 7th and Aurora, at least four city blocks from the Pepsi Center. (New Britain Herald, CT)
The Heron's Nest: A dream come true Aug 29, 2008
It seemed moving the proceedings from inside the Pepsi Center to the sprawling Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium, where 85,000 people were waiting to embrace him, appeared to play right into their hands ... The Daily Numbers: 85,000 people jammed into Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver last night to see Barack Obama become the first person of color to be nominated for president by one of the major political parties. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Volunteer's hard work earns tickets to Invesco party Aug 29, 2008
last night at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, on the final day of the Democratic National Convention. DENVER -- Jasmine Hoffman was on her cell phone, on her way to pick up her husband in Colorado Springs, talking about how she -- a graduate student in the University of Pittsburgh's MBA program -- managed to score some coveted tickets to Sen. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Jersey delegates caught up in the excitement of the moment Aug 29, 2008
On the bus to Invesco Field at Mile High for Sen. Barack Obama's historic acceptance speech, Terri Boyer bubbled over with an excitement that had been mounting inside her since she arrived in Denver for the Democratic National Convention. (NJ.com -- Times)
Trenton faithful watch and party Aug 29, 2008
The lucky ones -- the 4,400 delegates in the Mile High City, along with some 70,000 other guests at Invesco Field at Mile High -- got to watch Obama give his address in person last night. The rest of us had to settle for TV.. (NJ.com -- Times)
Obama vows to keep 'American promise alive' Aug 29, 2008
"This moment - this election - is our chance to keep, in the 21st century, the American promise alive," he declared to at least 84,000 supporters amassed in Denver's Invesco Field at Mile High. "I get it. I realize that I'm not the likeliest candidate for this office," Obama said, acknowledging that he does not fit the "typical pedigree" for admission to the Oval Office. (The Palm Beach Post)
Obama surprises Dems with convention visit Aug 29, 2008
" On the trail today Barack Obama: Gives his nominating address before an expected crowd of 75,000 people at Invesco Field at Mile High, a Denver football stadium. John McCain: No scheduled events. E-mail Carla Marinucci at . This article appeared on page A - 1 of the San Francisco Chronicle Comments Characters left: Most Recommended Comments Finally, software that zaps obnoxious Web chatter. Mark Morford. KRON has put "Bay Area Backroads" on a "production hiatus. " He's nobody's daddy; 24-karat... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Pawlenty to Be at State Fair When McCain Announces Pick Aug 29, 2008
At the press conference, sponsored by the Republican National Committee, Pawlenty made the case that tonight s speech at Invesco Field at Mile High will likely be a spectacle, but what s important is defining the candidate after the show is over. So we have a situation where there is a very gifted orator, Pawlenty said. (Roll Call)
The Floor Is Packed Aug 29, 2008
Fire marshals have officially closed off access to the floor at Invesco Field at Mile High, so everyone but delegates now must find seats in the stands -- or a good place to stand and watch the proceedings. Subscribe to Roll Call. (Roll Call)
Update From the Convention Floor Aug 29, 2008
As former Vice President Al Gore began his speech, fire marshals began to block off access to the increasingly crowded floor of Invesco Field at Mile High. Moments earlier, newly elected Rep. (Roll Call)
Obama Accepts Nomination Aug 29, 2008
tonight formally accepted the Democratic nomination for president before a huge throng at Denver's Invesco Field at Mile High. Subscribe to Roll Call. (Roll Call)
Obama Recalls Past, Looks to Future Aug 29, 2008
Before a roaring crowd of 84,000 convention-goers at Invesco Field at Mile High Thursday night, Sen. Barack Obama (Ill. (Roll Call)
Gore Warns Convention Against McCain's Policies Aug 29, 2008
Gore said at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver. Hey, I believe in recycling, but that's ridiculous. (Roll Call)
Obama: 'Not the time for small plans' Aug 29, 2008
An enthusiastic crowd of 84,000 unprecedented for a political convention literally shook the stadium at Invesco Field at Mile High with their stomping feet, every participant equipped by organizers with an American flag. More important was the audience of millions of Americans watching on television, a tougher crowd, as Obama spoke before a backdrop of columns reminiscent of the White House portico. (News & Observer)
Obama lays out a vision Aug 29, 2008
Mickey Michaux of Durham, a longtime legislator, lawyer and civil rights activist, said: "In all my years in politics, we've seen progress made, but this feels like what the astronaut said: 'One small step for man, one huge step for mankind.' "An enthusiastic crowd of 84,000 -- unprecedented for a political convention -- literally shook the stadium at Invesco Field at Mile High with their stomping feet, every participant equipped by organizers with an American flag. Stories from the... (News & Observer)
Obamatells huge Dem crowd he'll fix Washington Aug 29, 2008
"DENVER Barack Obama cast his presidential nomination as proof that no dreams are too high, savoring a historic moment for himself and the nation Thursday before setting out on a difficult struggle to break another barrier for a black American.Obama's success in obtaining the Democratic nomination was indeed a remarkable achievement, reached despite the misgivings of some Americans uncomfortable with electing the son of an African immigrant not "the typical pedigree," as he put it.He used his... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
John Legend, Will.I.Am, Stevie Wonder To Close Democratic National Convention Aug 29, 2008
The performances are expected to take place at Invesco Field at Mile High. It's also being reported that Will. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Obama sketches promise of America Aug 29, 2008
His speech before an exuberant crowd of 84,000 at Invesco Field at Mile High was the culminating moment of the Democrats' four-day convention, the launching point for a grueling fall campaign against John McCain. When it was over, Obama stood before the cheering crowd, the waving flags, surrounded by family and friends, and basked in the moment. (AL.com)
Obama seeks to woo nation with speech Aug 28, 2008
Obama's march into history will be coupled with a modern-day technological effort to get most of the 75,000 packed into Invesco Field at Mile High stadium to form the world's largest phone bank text-messaging thousands more to boost voter registration for the fall. advertisement. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
Obama claims historic presidential nomination Aug 28, 2008
After convention, off to the battlegroundObama landed in Denver just as Day 3 of the convention opened at 5 p.m. ET. Aides said he might drop by the hall later in the evening to thank the delegates, but his formal acceptance was not scheduled until Thursday night at nearby Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium. Obamas chief strategist, David Axelrod, said Obama was still refining his speech, which he was writing himself. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
Stadium speech: For Obama tonight, opportunity, risk Aug 28, 2008
Invesco Field at Mile High, the home of the NFL Denver Broncos, is about a mile from the Pepsi Center, where the rest of the convention speeches are taking place this week. The move was intended to open the event to more people and to heighten the drama of the historic speech - Obama is the first African-American to accept the nomination of a major political party, and he will be speaking on the 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech. (Boston Globe)
Stakes huge for Obama's Thurs. acceptance speech Aug 28, 2008
Obama will deliver his much-anticipated speech accepting the Democratic presidential nomination before about 75,000 cheering fans at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver and to millions more watching on television ... Indeed, Thursday night s speech will have almost a split-screen element: the adoring Democrats at Invesco Field at Mile High, and the unseen, skeptical voters watching at home. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
MLK "Dream" Speech Memories Burn Brightly Aug 28, 2008
He was there in Washington for King's speech, and will be on hand for Obama's nomination acceptance speech at Invesco Field at Mile High stadium. Marsh remembers being mesmerized by all of the speakers that day in 1963, but he said King's speech was the "icing on the cake." Standing on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, King spoke of his dream that one day the descendants of former slaves and former slave owners "will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood" and that his... (CBS News -- Early Show)
Obama, Biden Together For First Time Aug 28, 2008
" On the trail today Barack Obama: Gives his nominating address before an expected crowd of 75,000 people at Invesco Field at Mile High, a Denver football stadium. John McCain: No scheduled events. E-mail Carla Marinucci at . This article appeared on page A - 1 of the San Francisco Chronicle Comments Characters left: Most Recommended Comments Violet Blue explains why things are so much better during Burning Man. Let Bible Thumper teach your party how to get the Lord's vote. Mark Fiore She's back... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
