Derek Kessinger
Colorado Blogger
Derek Kessinger is a native of Denver, Colorado. He is currently a Broadcast Journalism major at the University of Colorado. He broadcasts sports on campus, primarily for the CU Hockey team. He is a member of a sports tv show, CU sports Mag and a host of "Radio Underground" News and Sports for Radio 1190 AM. He is a follower of the Avalanche, Rockies, Buffaloes, Nuggets & Broncos.
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Colorado Avalanche Re-signing Players With Eyes on Future
They may not be the biggest names, but the Colorado Avalanche have re-signed three players that they believe will be assets in the future. For a team that is rebuilding and rebranding itself through drafts, acquisitions and trades, the Avalanche understand the importance of protecting their current value. Even as they look to give long-term [...]
TweetBelmont Stakes Labor Dispute Could Ruin Triple Crown Race
I’ll Have Another, the three year old horse who won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, is on a mission to win the Triple Crown. However, after coming from behind in his first two victories, the horse may not have a race to run Saturday when the Belmont Stakes is scheduled. Starting gate and maintenance workers [...]
TweetIt May Have Been Broncosmania, Instead of Tebowmania All Along
As Peyton Manning left another day of OTA’s this week, his press conference was filled with a couple of hints that the Denver media was more critical than he expected. His subtle note of displeasure to those of us holding microphones was a reminder of what actually drives the Denver media. Denver is, and has [...]
TweetJamie Moyer Out of Rotation With Colorado Rockies
As if daring fans to doubt him, Jamie Moyer chose the number 50 for the Colorado Rockies. It was a number just one above his age and a mark he would have liked to reach as a struggling rotation required his services one last time. The Rockies announced earlier this week that Josh Outman would [...]
TweetFour in a Row, Sweep Finally for Rockies, Bonus Gonzalez
In the bottom of the first inning, Carlos Gonzalez blasted a three run over the Coors Field wall. It was the start of what would be the Colorado Rockies sweep over the Houston Astros. For Gonzalez, it was his fourth home run in four plate appearances, after three the previous night. It was the Rockies [...]
TweetHomegrown Philosophy Beating Super Teams in NBA Playoffs
No player will ever hold a television special announcing a relocation to San Antonio or Oklahoma City. Superstars will not combine their rings as a Spur or a Thunder to summon Captain Planet to win a championship for them. Sorry Lebron, that was an unfair jab, because you do not have a championship ring to [...]
TweetRockies Outfielder Carlos Gonzalez Eyeing Triple Crown Season
When Carlos Gonzalez stepped up to the plate Wednesday poised to hit his third homerun of the game, his message was simple, ” I’ll Have Another.” The horse by that name will try to win the Tripe Crown at the Belmont for the first time since Affirmed in 1978. Gonzalez is battling to lead the [...]
TweetMartin Brodeur Hoping to Match Idol Patrick Roy’s Greatness
At forty years old, New Jersey Devils’ goaltender Martin Brodeur is eyeing his fourth Stanley Cup ring, seventeen years after he won his first. While he says he will not retire after this year, a New Jersey franchise strapped for cash may not award Brodeur with another trip to the Stanley Cup Finals to tie [...]
TweetSan Antonio Spurs “Boring” Label Outdated With This Team
As the San Antonio Spurs get ready to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, the moans from casual basketball fans is aimed at San Antonio once again. How can anyone enjoy watching a defensive minded basketball team bore their way into the NBA Finals? Of course, the response this year [...]
TweetRockies Owner Thinks His General Manager is the Best in Baseball
The Colorado Rockies are 16-27 this season, adding to a slump that runs a year and a half strong. Their owner, Dick Monfort, came out this week and said that his general manager, Dan O’Dowd, is head and shoulders better than any GM in baseball. Despite the underperformance of the ball club, Monfort believes that [...]
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