Fr e e Pr e ss Page 8 Colby Free Press Thursday, August 25, 2011 SSpp o o r r t t ss Broncos finally have defense-minded coach By Arnie Stapleton han and Julius Peppers thrived. A&M linebacker Von Miller with AP Pro Football Writer Dumervil was thrilled. the second overall pick of the Instead of having to take a crash draft. Miller lines up on the op- DENVER – Elway is back in course at linebacker in the new posite side of the formation from the building and Elvis is back on staff’s philosophies following the Dumervil at right end, forcing of- the field. lockout, he went back to his natu- fenses into some tough choices in Elvis Dumervil was expecting ral position on the line. their protection schemes. big things last year after signing “It’s been awesome because I Add in a healthy Robert Ay- a $58 million contract, but during don’t have to learn so much in such ers at left defensive end – he also a routine 1-on-1 drill with Tyler a short period of time,” Dumervil moves inside on third down – and Polumbus during the first week of said. “So, going back to defensive the Broncos have a pass-rushing training camp, he heard a pop and end is pretty much at home for me. corps that Miller has dubbed “The felt a sting in the right side of his I don’t have to do much thinking. I Legion of Doom.” chest. can pretty much just go.” Miller reminds many of the late He spent his 2011 season recov- And he’s bringing with him the Derrick Thomas of the Kansas ering from surgery to repair a torn knowledge he soaked up at out- City Chiefs, including Elway. chest muscle and watching the side linebacker – such as presnap “Hopefully, he has that kind of Broncos wither without him. reads, deciphering formations – career, too,” Elway said. “He’s got They finished last in almost ev- where he led the league with 17 the talent to do it.” ery major defensive category dur- sacks in 2009. ing a franchise-worst 4-12 debacle When he was done rehabbing, TRENT ROSE/Colby Community College that led to Josh McDaniels’ firing. Dumervil went about reshaping Mikarla Swann (middle) ran in the Fort Hays State University women’s cross country meet last The front-office shake-up brought his body, adding 15 pounds of High school year for Colby Community College. She is the only returning runner this season, and Head Coach back Hall of Famer John Elway as muscle that pushed his weight to Crystal Berndt said Swann did well last year and she looks even better this year. the team’s new chief of football 260 in anticipation of his switch scrimmages operations. back to end. Elway hired John Fox, Den- And Dumervil just wouldn’t begin Friday ver’s first defense-minded coach feel at home if he didn’t also have Women’s cross country in 17 years. a new defensive coordinator to The Colby High School volley- Although all the national focus work with. Fox hired Dennis Al- ball teams and football teams will has been on the Broncos’ quarter- len, formerly the New Orleans be playing innersquad scrimmages back competition – Kyle Orton Saints’ secondary coach, Denver’s Friday night. gets ready for new season won the starting job after being sixth defensive coordinator in six The volleyball scrimmage is a dangled as trade bait in July when seasons. Sports Drink Scrimmage, which the lockout ended, and Brady Dumervil hasn’t had the same means admission to the game is By Kayla Cornett a multi-event track athlete, but she freshman Shanley LaMasters, an- Quinn seems to have surpassed defensive coordinator in consecu- one bottle of gatorade, water or Colby Free Press has decided to run cross country other local runner from Oakley. Tim Tebow as his primary backup tive years since he was still at other sport drink. It begins at 6 [email protected] this year as well. She was another late walk-on, and – Denver’s defense is really where Jackson High School in Miami a p.m. in the high school gym. Freshman Brittni Sumpter is an Berndt said she just wanted to try the fuss is all about. decade ago. The football scrimmage is a The Colby Community College local runner from Hoxie, but she running. Just about anytime Fox speaks Dumervil finally has a pass- Video Scrimmage, which means women’s cross country team is is battling a hip injury. Berndt will take her team to its about improving Denver’s de- rushing partner, too. admission is one recordable DVD. about to begin its season and there “We’re working on getting her first meet, the Wichita Invite, on fense, he starts the conversation The Broncos selected Texas It is at 8 p.m. at Dennen Field. are several new runners ready to back into shape,” Berndt said. Saturday, Sept. 3, at Wichita State with, “Well, we get Elvis Dumer- help out this year. “We’re hoping to get her healed University. She said this is the first vil back.” Consider the QSI Advantage Head Coach Crystal Berndt has and ready to run.” time the team is going to this spe- Even after losing run-stuffer Ty • Free Estimates only one runner returning from last Another runner joining the team cific meet, and she’s looking for- Warren, the team’s key free agent year, sophomore Mikarla Swann, this year is freshman Afton Ma- ward to seeing who’s all there. • Free On-Site Consultation acquisition and anchor of the 4-3 • Fully Insured Swann is from the Bahamas, cias from Omaha, Neb. Berndt Their next meet, the Colby In- scheme, to a torn triceps that will • Pre-engineered for code laws and Berndt is glad she decided to said she is in the nursing program vite, will begins at 7 p.m. on Fri- sideline him at least until Novem- return to the team this year. and was a late sign-up. day, Sept. 9, at the college. 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