Power’s streak of attending 268 consecutive Broncos games, not missing a single contest at home or on the road since early 2004, is about to get snapped. “I used my decision science degree to determine who I was going to marry. “You remember 2011? And don’t we know why? His son Keevan is a rising sophomore out of Salem in Conyers, GA. Champ Bailey’s Kids. But Power, who has masters degrees in decision science and computer information systems, is wired differently. Quarterback John Elway took the field 256 times during the regular season and playoffs from 1983-1999. His inspiration is Giles Pellerin, a proud Southern Cal Trojans football fanatic who died of a heart attack at age 91 in the stadium parking lot during the 1998 season, passing away with a streak of 797 consecutive games seen in person. He gets hugs from a daughter named in honor of Champ Bailey. Power doesn’t have enough years left above the ground in Broncos Country to start over now. Prior to committing to Colorado State, Bailey—who played at Salem High School in Conyers, Georgia—was being recruited by the likes of Kentucky, Louisville, Tennessee and West Virginia. Mr. 268 has sweated in Florida heat, shivered in New York cold and refused to walk out on any blowout loss for more games than the most iconic player in franchise history wore No. So what’s the big deal? #Winterfest in Chardon Square. He has lived... My favorite lunch place isn’t even a restaurant. This incurable case of orange madness, however, is fixing to break a 40-year-old man’s heart. You love your home, but do you adore your floor? “I’ve been nervous before every Super Bowl, but had way more anxiety for that game,” Power told me. There was that time when Power and his wife departed Denver at 9 p.m. Saturday, pushed the pedal to the metal down I-70, arriving in St. Louis moments prior to kickoff, only to turn around and drive back to Colorado immediately after the final gun. “It would almost be easier if everything was canceled for the rest of the year, and we could just reset in 2021,” said Power, a Broncomaniac praying for a miracle. But if the streak is snapped now? Let me introduce you to Mr. 268, whose heart is about to break. Advertisement. The Place to Be for UGA Football and Recruiting Coverage. Ultimately, he decided to head to the state his father spent a decade playing in; Champ Bailey played for the Denver Broncos from 2004 to 2013. He is definitely one to keep an eye on down the road, as he obviously has good bloodlines! Dec 15, 2013 X Factor 2013 winner Sam Bailey. X Factor Final: Nicholas McDonald second. His son Keevan is a rising sophomore out of Salem in Conyers, GA. But unless Power storms the gates, or convinces Brittany Bowlen to give him a seat in the owner’s box, he won’t be in Empower Field at Mile High when the Broncos play Tennessee on Monday night. At 5’11, he already has good height for a DB. Safety precautions against the pandemic will prevent spectators from attending the home opener. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File) ATLANTA -- For towering tight end Tony Gonzalez, this was a slam dunk. OK. Mark Kiszla is a sports columnist for The Denver Post. What a great weekend with my Bailey family Congrats to my dad on this big achievement ️ #ProHallOfFame #TeamBailey #CantonOhio #Family #Broncos #Redskins #Bulldogs #Indians #FolkstonWeMadeIt . That’s why I can’t shake this deep sense of loss.”. Broncos football has shaped everything in my adult life,” said Power, a Montana native who now calls Aurora home. So take a bow, Jake Plummer. By continuing to use the site, you accept our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. “No,” Power said. Keevan received his official offer from Colorado State in May: We're blessed to receive an offer from Colorado State https://t.co/1kJvsApZSm. as Sam Bailey crowned champ . By continuing to use the site, you accept our. I’ve made dear friends around the country and have favorite restaurants in every NFL city. For anybody else, watching the Broncos on a widescreen television might not be cause for tears. It meant something. But she came early, which was an amazing gift,” Power said. Dang COVID-19. But that’s not even the real story. But let me tell you: If I had missed the birth for a blowout in Buffalo, I would not have enjoyed it.”. That was the year Tim Tebow played in Buffalo on Christmas Eve. A post shared by Bria Mincey (@brianakia) on Aug 5, 2019 at 9:12am PDT. “I’ll do anything, if it lets me attend the Broncos game against Tennessee. For all the positives, the streak was never silly to me. Power, who always does the math, figures he could reach the magic No. The last time Power wasn’t in the stands for a Broncos game was Dec. 28, 2003, when Danny Kanell split snaps at quarterback with Jarious Jackson and Green Bay’s Ahman Green ran 98 yards for a touchdown during a 31-3 loss to the Packers. At 5’11, he already has good height for a DB. He played college football for Georgia, where he earned consensus All-America honors, and was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 1999 NFL Draft.He is the brother of former NFL linebacker Boss Bailey. “Oh. “During the streak, I can tell you the Broncos have scored 6,139 points and had 5,393 points scored against them. Here’s what I can’t get out of my head.