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Because even most Broncos fans don't give their team much of a chance this afternoon against the Pittsburgh Steelers, there's been little of the trash talk that usually precedes a playoff game. So give Boone's Tavern, in the DU area, credit for carrying on this sacred tradition -- by striking...
By Michael Roberts
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Because even most Broncos fans don’t give their team much of a chance this afternoon against the Pittsburgh Steelers, there’s been little of the trash talk that usually precedes a playoff game. So give Boone’s Tavern, in the DU area, credit for carrying on this sacred tradition — by striking a low blow at Steelers’ QB Ben Roethlisberger by bringing up his alleged 2010 sexual assault against a Georgia college student in 2010 via the marquee announcement “Careful Ladies: Big Ben is Coming to Town.” Good advice for co-eds and Broncos alike.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com
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