The Drive

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys recap Zach’s weekend in Austin and the Nuggets winning streak. Should we stop being panicked about the Nuggets or are their close wins cause for concern? Zach and Phil pivot the heartbreaking loss for the Broncos, on Sunday. Where does this loss rank among gut wrenching losses for the Broncos over the past decade? Phil walks us through what Sean Payton’s messaging will be to the team today. What do the guys make of game 10 of Bo Nix’s career? Is Bo Nix officially the guys for the Broncos? What were the highlights and lowlights for Nix? Was this the first of many great games between Patrick Mahomes and Bo Nix? Have the Colorado Buffaloes become “undeniable”? Are the Buffs on track to go to the Big 12 Championship and the College Football Playoff?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos loss in Kansas City from yesterday. Are there moral victories to take away from the game? Did we see the growth from Bo Nix that Zach was looking for? Today’s “Three Count” includes Gabe Landeskog’s return to the ice at the Avs facility, Shedeur Sanders winning the Big 12 offensive player of the week, and Big Noon Kickoff heading back to Boulder this upcoming weekend. Are the Nuggets finally starting to look like themselves again? Phil explains why Aaron Gordon missing time now and giving the younger Nuggets opportunities will help the Nuggets in the long run.

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil breakdown the Broncos last second loss in Kansas City, yesterday. We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the gut-wrenching loss. Did the Broncos outplay the Chiefs? Who is to blame for the Broncos blocked FG to end the game? The guys grade Bo Nix’s 10th career game. Are we primed to see more Patrick Mahomes and Bo Nix classic matchups going forward? How are both Jokic and MacKinnon following up their MVP seasons? Will Jokic be able to overcome the narratives of voters not wanting to give Jokic a 4th MVP? Zach shares a wild stat that the University of Colorado will be the only team in the country to be on national tv for every game of their season. The guys analyze CU’s big win in Texas. How good was Travis Hunter on both defense and offense on Saturday?

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil recap the Broncos heart breaking loss to the Chiefs yesterday. Is there a silver lining and positives to take from the Broncos loss? Veteran NFL reporter, James Palmer joins the show to discuss the optimism around Bo Nix even in a loss, where Devaughn Vele ranks among Broncos wide receivers, and Audric Estime getting a bulk of the running back snaps. How can Bo Nix continue to grow and what more can Nix add to his game? What criticism is fair for the coaching staff for the result of the final play of the Broncos and Chiefs game? Will this loss linger in the Broncos locker room? What are the guys seeing from an emerging young pass rusher in Nik Bonitto? Are the Nuggets playing like the Nuggets we have grown accustomed to? What more can Jokic do to earn his 4th NBA MVP? Zach recaps his weekend in Austin and attending the UT vs Florida game. We wrap up the show with what Zach and Phil learned in Denver sports over the weekend.

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and Will Petersen cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys react to Dover and Cecil’s predictions and preview the Broncos and Chiefs game. Could the Chiefs be overlooking the Broncos and fall into a “trap game”? Will the Chiefs be extra motivated to keep their undefeated season alive? What do the Broncos have to do to end their losing streak in Kansas City? Will the Broncos be able to wash the bad taste of a loss out of their mouth with a win vs a great team? Will a second loss in a row derail the Broncos season and discourage this young team? We pivot to the Buffs big game this weekend, will CU be able to put up big numbers in Lubbock this Saturday? Is getting into a shootout the best plan for CU to beat Texas Tech? Will explains why he is encouraged about the Avalanche goal tender situation, even after last night’s loss. Is there clarity for Avs goalies or are we still looking for more consistency from Georgie?

In Hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Will Petersen take a deep dive into the Broncos and Chiefs game this weekend. How does Vance Joseph’s defense matchup with Andy Reid’s offense? Will shares the latest for the Broncos injury report, how big of a bump will a healthy Locke give the Broncos secondary? Will the Broncos be able to run the ball vs a top run defense? How will the Broncos split carries between Javonte, Jaleel, and Estime? Today’s “Three Count” features the Broncos getting help in a Bengals loss last night on TNF, LSU having a live tiger on the sideline, and a letter from Rockies manager Bud Black to Rockies fans. 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss the field conditions in Kansas City, Drew Sanders returning from injury, and who the Broncos running back will be. Can the Broncos take advantage of the Chiefs looking ahead to Buffalo and get a win in a “trap game” for the Chiefs?

In Hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and Will Petersen breakdown the Nuggets as they get set to face the Heat tonight. The guys debate how the Nuggets look with and without Jamal Murray on the floor. Will Murray adapt his game to allow the Nuggets to run up and down the court? The guys give Christian Braun and the young Nuggets praise for how well they’ve played early this season. We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on the Chiefs string defense. How can the Broncos overcome the greatest QB in the NFL and a dominant defense? Why have Bo Nix and Troy Franklin not been able to connect in the NFL like they did at Oregon? Bo Nix shares his thoughts on the issue. What does a win for the Buffs this weekend do for CU’s Big 12 championship chances? How much credit does Coach Prime get for bringing in a great defensive coordinator and Warren Sapp in to improve this defense?

In Hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and Will Petersen pivot to the AFC West matchup this weekend between the Broncos and Chiefs. How will the weather and quality of field factor into the game? Former Bronco and Super Bowl Champion, Chris Harris Jr. joins the show to discuss the extra motivation when facing the Chiefs, if Bo Nix will be able to throw the ball on the Chiefs secondary, and the gameplan when facing Patrick Mahomes. How will the return of PJ Locke help the Broncos secondary after allowing big plays to the Ravens last week? Will shares why he’s frustrated with the MVP conversation or lack thereof, surrounding Nikola Jokic. Will the NBA’s “Jokic fatigue” keep Jokic from winning his 4th MVP? We wrap up the show with Phil and Will’s predictions for the Buffs and Broncos this weekend. Can both teams stay in their respective playoff hunts with wins?

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover. The guys recap the Nuggets unexpected win vs Oklahoma City last night. The guys speak to Peyton Watson’s maturity and ability to bounce back with a game sealing block after missed free throws. Do the Nuggets have a different dynamic when Russell Westbrook is running the offense instead of Jamal Murray? DenverSports.com and host of the Mile High Hoops podcast, Jake Shapiro joins the show to share his thoughts on the Nuggets win last night. Jake commends the Nuggets resiliency after coming back in another win. What are the new expectations for Jonathan Cooper after signing an extension with the Broncos? The guys breakdown the effect Coach Prime has had off the field in Boulder. How much money has Prime brought to the university in new applicants and out of state tuition? Zach compares Prime’s effect to that of Nick Saben at Alabama and Butler’s Final Four run in 2010.  Is Prime’s contract actually a steal for the university?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil preview the first matchup between Patrick Mahomes and Bo Nix. Is Patrick Mahomes already a top 5 NFL player of all time? Will Bo Nix put himself on the map by beating Patrick Mahomes? What is this year’s identity of the Chiefs? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on Kansas City’s defense. Today’s “Three Count” includes Broncos edge rusher Drew Sanders returning from a torn Achilles, CU’s freshman Jordan Seaton being in the running for the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year award, and how Baron Browning will do in a new environment in Arizona. The Avalanche are in for a big test tonight as they face off vs one of the best teams in the NHL tonight. How will the young players of the Avs step up? Can Georgiev keep himself in the mix for the Avs starting goaltender?