comments in Chicago Tribune: Bowman was playing late in the game because Bears defenders were gassed. He rotated in for Tim Jennings<http://www.chicagotribune.com/topic/sports/football/tim-jennings-PESPT0013796.topic>, who then rotated in for Charles Tillman on the touchdown.
Whether or not a higher power played a role in the outcome is not clear, but a higher altitude certainly did. The combination of the Broncos' no-huddle offense and Denver's thin air left Bears defenders scrambling for the sideline oxygen masks. At one point, all four defensive linemen tried to run off the field for a breather after a play, but Israel Idonije<http://www.chicagotribune.com/topic/sports/football/israel-idonije-PESPT008265.topic> had to run back because there were only three available subs. "The altitude affected a lot of guys," Conte said. "I know me especially. A lot of guys were struggling with fatigue." The longer the game went, the more the Bears defense wore down. On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 7:53 PM, Helen Huntley <[email protected]> wrote: > Comment from Broncos coach John Fox: > > > > At least during the winning streak, Denver has looked like the better > conditioned team. > > "We practice at game speed," Fox said. "We simulate our game every > practice. Our guys have an unbelivable spirit. It gets to the end of the > game and (that spirit) perks you up a little bit. > > "And Tim causes the defense to run around a lot, because he > > > Read more:Broncos' John Fox says "teams daring us to pass" with Tim Tebow > - The Denver Post<http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_19531436#ixzz1gN6LIShy> > http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_19531436#ixzz1gN6LIShy > Read The Denver Post's Terms of Use of its content: > http://www.denverpost.com/termsofuse > > On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 4:49 PM, Arthur Polhill > <[email protected]>wrote: > >> I don't think either team showed any lack of conditioning playing in >> Denver yesterday. In fact, if Barber had used a little less energy and >> fallen down in bounds, the Bears would have won the game. Perhaps the thin >> air affected their brains. :) >> >> Tebow is a very effective leader. >> >> A. Leon Polhill, Gator >> "I was gratified to be able to answer promptly, and I did. >> I said I didn't know." - Mark Twain >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* Scott Lucas <[email protected]> >> *To:* "[email protected]" <[email protected]> >> *Sent:* Mon, December 12, 2011 2:43:40 PM >> >> *Subject:* Re: [gatortalk] It was Tebow Time Yet Again. Bronco's win in >> OT >> >> Plus the extra conditioning required to play a mile up that other >> team's don't contend with. >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* Helen Huntley <[email protected]> >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Sent:* Monday, December 12, 2011 12:38 PM >> *Subject:* Re: [gatortalk] It was Tebow Time Yet Again. Bronco's win in >> OT >> >> Could be. Tuten plus Tebow encouraging his teamates in the weight room. >> >> >> >> On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 12:37 PM, John Vega <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Do we think that conditioning might be a factor why Denver consistently >> performs at a higher level than its opponents in the 4th quarter? >> >> Recall, Tuten has been its Strength & Conditioning coach for a while. >> >> -Zeb >> >> >> On Dec 12, 2011, at 3:32 AM, Cecilia wrote: >> >> I loved it. My son and I just sit and watch in amazement, shake our >> heads and laugh out loud. We've had some interesting discussions about >> leadership as a result of Tim Tebow's example. And, no, it wasn't just Mom >> lecturing... Trevor actually brought up the subject. :-) >> >> Cee >> >> >> >> -- >> GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! >> 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions >> 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions >> 2008 National Football Champions | >> Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel >> (1996), >> Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Helen Huntley >> (727) 823-3801 >> www.helenhuntley.com >> -- >> GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! >> 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions >> 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions >> 2008 National Football Champions | >> Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel >> (1996), >> Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us >> >> >> -- >> GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! >> 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions >> 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions >> 2008 National Football Champions | >> Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel >> (1996), >> Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us >> >> -- >> GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! >> 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions >> 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions >> 2008 National Football Champions | >> Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel >> (1996), >> Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us >> > > > > -- > Helen Huntley > (727) 823-3801 > www.helenhuntley.com > -- Helen Huntley (727) 823-3801 www.helenhuntley.com -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us
