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Bernie Lincicome

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Bernie Lincicome is a nationally renowned sports columnist who wrote for the Chicago Tribune for 17 years. He now turns his skeptical eye, sharp wit and engaging style to Denver's sports scene. His column appears four times a week.

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LINCICOME: First-timer coaches don't always make grade

January 15, 2009

Optimism has a free pass until the Broncos' opener, maybe even until halftime of the Broncos' opener, leaving some 33 weeks of reassurance, allowing every choice to be seen as another packet of sugar in the candy machine.

LINCICOME: Oh, boy, Broncos made a risky move

LINCICOME: Oh, boy, Broncos made a risky move

January 13, 2009

You do not fire Batman to hire Robin. The examples of boy wonders in football coaching are impressive, starting with another John Carroll alum - just as is Josh By Gosh McDaniels - a man who actually played in the NFL, Don Shula.

LINCICOME: Call me underwhelmed with playoffs

January 11, 2009

Well, at least the 8-8 San Diego Mediocres are no longer playing for a trip to the Super Bowl.

LINCICOME: Sky's the limit for jobless Shanahan

LINCICOME: Sky's the limit for jobless Shanahan

January 9, 2009

No need to rush into anything, not with $21 million left on the contract. The world is filled with variety for Mike Shanahan. So many choices, so much opportunity. Should Shanahan coach, or should he commentate - such as Bill Cowher or Jimmy Johnson - the usual next step for coaches between jobs? Should he wait to be wanted, which he most certainly will be?

LINCICOME: Florida won, but nothing was decided

LINCICOME: Florida won, but nothing was decided

January 8, 2009

In the first clear decision of the New Year, at least we know who is the best college football team. Or do we?

LINCICOME: Heat on without Cool Hand Anthony

January 6, 2009

As we all do from time to time, the Denver Nuggets need a hand. That would be Carmelo Anthony's right hand, the weapon hand, the one from which all things begin. Dribble. Shoot. Shake.

LINCICOME: Successor rarely finds success

LINCICOME: Successor rarely finds success

January 4, 2009

Whoever takes Mike Shanahan's place will fail. The one after that is the one who will win. Except for possibly Bill Cowher, there is no one Pat Bowlen can hire who will not be stepping on Shanahan's shadow day after day.

LINCICOME: Cheat sheet for Broncos' next coach

LINCICOME: Cheat sheet for Broncos' next coach

January 2, 2009

As a public service for the next head coach of the Broncos, here are the answers to all the really important questions about one of the best jobs in football, none of which are likely to come up during actual job interviews.

LINCICOME: Bowlen looked like one who got fired

January 1, 2009

What came to mind as Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen rolled around in his own confusion about just why this had to happen is that he was the one being fired. Mike Shanahan was clear-eyed and chipper, disembarking a leaky boat while Bowlen is left to plug the holes.

LINCICOME: 'New direction' or bust for Broncos

December 30, 2008

Mike Shanahan will coach again, and soon, if that is what he wants to do. There is no hard landing for someone who has won two Super Bowls.


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