About
Will Petersen is a Denver Sports analyst with deep roots in Colorado. Born in Littleton, Will grew up a passionate fan of all the city’s pro teams, learning to read by studying the sports section. Covering the Broncos, Nuggets, Avalanche, and Rockies professionally since 2013 has been a lifelong dream fulfilled. He’s especially focused on the Avalanche as they chase another Stanley Cup.
Expertise
- Denver Broncos
- Colorado Avalanche
- Denver Nuggets
- Colorado Rockies
- CU & CSU Athletics
Experience
Will has been covering Colorado sports for more than a decade. His previous roles include positions at cover32, Mile High Sports, Altitude Sports Radio,
and 9NEWS. He joined Denver Sports and 104.3 The Fan in February 2022.
Education
B.A. in Journalism, University of Missouri (2012)
Kent Denver High School (2005–2008)
Social Media Profiles
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Sep 29, 2023Rockies bringing back Charlie Blackmon as veteran presence in ’24
Blackmon, a four-time All-Star, has played all his MLB years in Denver; he's a career .296 hitter with 215 home runs and 749 RBI
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Sep 29, 2023Cale Makar back on ice, but admits injury isn’t getting “much better”
The Avs lost to the Kraken back on April 30, meaning Cale Makar's been working on this injury for five months, with not a lot of progress
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 28, 2023Vance Joseph gets he must “fix” Broncos defense or he’s in trouble
"When those days happen it's always, in my opinion, me first. I'll fix it, quickly, I have to," Vance Joseph told the media on Thursday
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 28, 2023It sure looks like Travis Hunter and Henry Blackburn are all good
James Mitchell posted an Instagram story that is going viral, with the picture showing Travis Hunter and Henry Blackburn embracing
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Sep 28, 2023The Avalanche have three of the top-11 rated players in “NHL 24”
Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar is second in the NHL 24 ratings with a 95, while Nathan MacKinnon is No. 4 and Mikko Rantanen is No. 11
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 27, 2023Sean Payton gets supportive texts, reminds “no one passed away”
Even though the Broncos were embarrassed in Miami thanks to the Dolphins scoring 70, life still goes on for Sean Payton and the team
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 27, 2023Mark Schlereth: I’ve never seen a defense as “scared” as Broncos
"(The Denver Broncos defense was) frightened. Just knees knocking, piss dribbling down your leg, scared," Schlereth said on 104.3 The Fan
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Sep 27, 2023ESPN rips Rockies and ownership, gives them “F” grade for 2023
"You know who doesn't get enough credit? Rockies fans. They show up year after year, supporting a faceless, losing team," ESPN wrote
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Sep 26, 2023For first time in history, the Colorado Rockies have lost 100 games
It was only a matter of time, and now it's done, as the Colorado Rockies have lost 100 games in a season for the first time ever
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 26, 2023Old friend Trevor Siemian could play against Broncos in 12 days
Former Broncos QB Trevor Siemian is on the verge of signing with the Jets, after they lost Aaron Rodgers and Zach Wilson has struggled
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 26, 2023Broncos and Bears is an early “battle” for path to No. 1 overall pick
If the Broncos are to get the No. 1 overall pick for the first time, this weekend in Chicago against the Bears will play a pivotal role
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 26, 2023Broncos not already making a Vance Joseph change is a mistake
Vance Joseph needed to be fired for the franchise's most pitiful loss, showing fans the team understands the wrong kind of history was made
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 25, 2023Rex Ryan suggests he’s not Broncos DC because of money
"Maybe they should've ponied up a little bit, you know what I'm saying?" Rex Ryan said of the Broncos on ESPN on Monday
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 24, 2023Broncos T Garett Bolles has sad, honest response on his emotions
A change of scenery could be good for everyone, including Garett Bolles, who's clearly ready to win more than halfway through his career
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 24, 2023Sean Payton fuming after Broncos embarrassed in Miami massacre
Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph still has a job, for now, but it's hard not to think Sean Payton is already contemplating a change
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 23, 2023The Oregon Duck mascot lost his head smashing a “Prime” clock
The Oregon Duck mascot was clearly embarrassed and bowed his head, trying to run into the tunnel before his identity was revealed
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 22, 2023There’s video of The Rock and Coach Prime’s mother talking to CU
The energy around CU is through the roof, but to have The Rock and Coach Prime's mom in the locker room before the game is something else
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 22, 2023Oregon Ducks head coach just made it personal with Coach Prime
"I mean, at the end of the day, YouTube videos aren't going to win football games," Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning said on Sirius XM
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 22, 2023Report: Just since getting hired, Coach Prime has made CU $90M
A story from The Daily Camera ran the numbers and talked to relevant parties to come up with the figure, a massive number from Coach Prime
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 21, 2023Prime’s message to Jimmy Horn Jr. before huge TD was incredible
The story Coach Prime told is inspiring, with him imploring Jimmy Horn Jr. to do it for his dad, who is currently incarcerated
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Sep 20, 2023MacKinnon offers strong endorsement for Avs welcoming back Nichushkin
"Val's a good person at the end of the day. He's a great guy. We all love him. Yeah, everything's good," MacKinnon said of Nichushkin
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 20, 2023It looks like Warren Sapp could be joining Coach Prime’s staff in ’24
It looks like Hall of Fame defensive tackle Warren Sapp could be joining Coach Prime's staff at CU…
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 19, 2023Denver’s own Phillip Lindsay explains decision to move into media
"I get to do something I love. I like to talk, like to debate. It's something I was fan of growing up, the Broncos," Phillip Lindsay said
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 19, 2023Coach Prime and CU make more history, sell out all home games
CU is officially sold out for games against Oregon State and Arizona, meaning all six at Folsom Field this year will go down as sell outs