Denver, CO
Bo Nix Watch: Third-quarter interception another example of rookie QB trying to do too much
Stat line: 19-of-33 passing, 231 yards, two interceptions
Highlight: Bo Nix may have silenced a few doubts about his arm strength. With 8:02 to go in the third quarter, Nix completed a 26-yard pass over the middle to wideout Courtland Sutton. On the following play, Denver pulled out some trickery out of the Wildcat, as Sutton pitched the ball to Nix, who launched it down the field to wideout Josh Reynolds for a 49-yard completion.
Lowlight: As soon as Nix created momentum for the Broncos, he sucked it all away. On second-and-goal, Nix threw an interception in the end zone to Steelers cornerback Cory Trice Jr. It was a bad pass by Nix, who attempted to throw the ball to Sutton.
Analysis: There were good, bad and ugly moments from Nix’s second career start. He appeared more comfortable in the pocket compared to Week 1 in Seattle. He started the game 5 for 5 for 27 yards and took some shots down the field later in the game, but accuracy remained an issue. He overthrew wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. after he created separation on a deep throw. His pass to an open Nate Adkins sailed over the tight end’s hands in the third. His interception in the red zone was forced, similar to last week when both of his picks were thrown into double coverage. Poor protection, costly penalties and drops from tight end Greg Dulcich didn’t help, either.
Unsung Hero
Broncos special teams: Denver’s special teams has been one of the few bright spots through two games. For the second straight week, the punt team pinned an opponent at its 1-yard line. Early in the second quarter, punter Riley Dixon booted the ball 51 yards before linebacker Justin Strnad flipped the ball out of the end zone to fullback Burton to position Pittsburgh’s offense at the goal line. In the third quarter, safety P.J. Locke and Strnad quickly stopped punt returner Calvin Austin III for a 4-yard loss.
Goat of the game
CB Pat Surtain II: The Broncos star cornerback had a rough day, getting penalized three times, one of which came on special teams. Surtain’s defensive pass interference on wide receiver George Pickens in the third quarter helped set up a field goal from Steelers kicker Chris Boswell to extend his team’s lead to 13-0 with 4:16 remaining.
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The University of Denver will close the Ricks Center for Gifted Children next year as enrollment has fallen in recent years, the college announced this week.
The Ricks Center, which serves gifted children as young as 3 years old, will operate for the 2026-27 academic year before closing, according to a letter DU sent parents on Wednesday.
“The University of Denver has made the difficult decision to close the Ricks Center for Gifted Children at the conclusion of the 2026–2027 academic year,” spokesman Jon Stone said in a statement. “This decision reflects long-term operational and financial considerations and is not a reflection of the school’s quality, leadership, or community.”
The center, which is located on DU’s campus, was started in 1984 as the University Center for Gifted Young Children. The program offers classes to students in preschool through eighth grade, according to the website.
The program, along with other public K-12 schools in the state, has experienced declining enrollment in recent years. The center enrolled 142 students for the 2025-26 academic year, which is down from 200 pupils four years ago.
The center will hold a meeting about the pending closure on March 6 for parents.
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David Fountaine Black
OBITUARY
Dave and Martha and their three boys moved to Denver in 1974 when Dave started work at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal. He and a business partner later purchased Mid-America Plating Company. Dave operated Mid-America for 36 years and finally retired in 2018.
He was a great golfer and natural athlete. Dave was an avid runner, and for many years, he woke up before the sun to get his miles in before work. He and Martha loved playing bridge with friends, gardening – growing fruit and flowers – and spending time outside relaxing and walking on the High Line Canal Trail and in Bible Park. Dave and Martha enjoyed getting back to Arizona during the winter at their Tucson home. They loved spending time with their family.
Dave passed away on February 20, 2026. He is loved by family and friends and will be missed. Dave was a hard-working, kind, optimistic, and thoughtful person who leaves the world a better place. He is survived by his wife, Martha, and his three sons, Dave (Robin), Tom (Debbie), Eric (Kendra), as well as six grandchildren and three great grandchildren, Casey (Nicole), Jake (Ashleigh and great granddaughter Faye), Hailey (Robby and great granddaughter Jensen), Keenan (Nicole and great granddaughter Olivia), Griffin, and Addie (Erik).
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