This is it. The Christmas version of the 2:00 warning. It’s time to get into spread formation and run that drill you’ve practiced so many times.
The good news is, you’ve still got all your timeouts and everything gets reviewed by the booth here in this last final lead-up until the clock is full of zeroes.
Don’t worry that you’ll be facing a formidable defense. Long lines, icy roads, limited stock and jacked up prices won’t mean a thing because we here at Mile High Sports have already figured out exactly what you need to get to deliver a Broncos-themed Christmas win.
No need to hang your stockings and say your prayers, Santa Claus is on the sideline for this one. We’ve got seven great gifts (in honor of the Broncos QB best known for leading last-minute miracles) that will be a touchdown for most any Broncos fan on your list.
Alright team, let’s go get us a victory…
No. 7 – Klew Men’s Denver Broncos Aztec Print Sweater Vest
Available at Sports Authority
The full-armed version of these bad boys are all the rage with our TV friends Vic Lombardi and Arran Andersen, but Broncos fans can be unique with this sweater vest that works at the game or at any holiday party.
The lack of sleeves will allow for better range of motion when signaling a Broncos touchdown in January, plus it’s machine washable in case you spill any BBQ or or beverages.
No. 6 – Tailgate Catering from Brother’s BBQ
Call or email. 720-297-7801 or bbqcatering@brothers-bbq.com
You’re going to spend countless hours wrapping gifts, cooking the goose, shuttling from one family event to the next, returning those ugly, non-Broncos sweaters. The last thing you want to do before Monday night’s big matchup with Cincinnati is spend all day preparing your tailgate.
Book Brother’s BBQ and their staff will even grill their ribs and links right in front of you. The flames will keep you warm and the food will fill you up.
No. 5 – AFC Championship Game Tickets at SAF @ Mile High
Available through StubHub.com
Sure, it’s a long shot, but there’s still a chance the Broncos could secure the No. 1 seed in the AFC. Why not get the ultimate “Risk/Reward” Broncos present and give someone AFC Championship Game tickets?
If they make it, you are a hero. If they don’t, you only have to worry about a “make-up” gift the other person may not remember anyway once their holiday hangover finally wears off.
No. 4 – Finlandia Vodka
Available at Daveco Liquors, Argonaut Wine & Liquor, etc.
Speaking of holiday hangovers… Our friends at Finlandia have a wide array of traditional or flavored vodkas that will help keep those boring conversations with Aunt Edna on ice.
Give your holiday cocktail parties a Broncos twist by serving orange and blue colored specialties like Screwdrivers and Blue Hawaiians. The “Hawaii” tie-in will remind you of Denver’s Pro Bowlers, who will be announced Tuesday night.
No. 3 – NFL Mobile on Verizon Wireless
Available at verizonwireless.com on your smartphone or tablet
Want to put Emmanuel Sanders in the backseat of your car without getting an arrest warrant?
Thanks to Verizon, and only Verizon, you can get live local games wherever you are. So even if you’re stuck at a fourth-grade rendition of The Nutcracker when the Broncos clinch their fifth-consecutive playoff berth, you’ll have the action right there in the palm of your hand.
No. 2 – Elevation 3-Pass to Arapahoe Basin
Available at ArapahoeBasin.com
Any three days for $149 and no blackout dates.
That means whether you’re making a long weekend out of it, capped by watching from the lodge as the Broncos pick up a playoff win on a Sunday afternoon, or your superstition Saturday entails a day of crushing powder to ensure a Broncos win, you won’t be breaking the bank and you won’t have to wait for an odd-date Wednesday after the moon is in retrograde. And the short drive to A-Basin makes it easy to ski in the morning and catch the game at home if you like.
No. 1 – A new “Hog” from Rocky Mountain Harley-Davidson
2885 W. County Line Road, Littleton
It’s no secret that John Elway will be shopping for some “Hogs” along the offensive line after this year’s disappointing showing. So we recommend you get out to see our friends at Rocky Mountain Harley-Davidson ASAP before John pillages the entire inventory.
Is there any cooler way to roll up to Sports Authority Field than on an orange Harley? The answer is “No.” Which is what makes this arguably the best gift for any Broncos fan (besides a Super Bowl victory, of course).