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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CU FOOTBALL | May 31, 2023CU Buffs football and Coach Prime get another game on FOX, two on ESPN
This marks the first time since 1990 that CU's first three games have been on network television or the main ESPN channel
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CU FOOTBALL | May 30, 2023Report: CU is having talks about ditching Pac-12 and returning to Big 12
CBS Sports reports that if CU leaves for the Big 12, Arizona, ASU and Utah could follow, essentially leaving the Pac-12 to fizzle away
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DENVER NUGGETS | May 30, 2023The Nuggets are massive favorites to beat the Heat and win an NBA title
Nikola Jokic is the frontrunner to win NBA Finals MVP, checking in at -320, while Miami's Jimmy Butler is +330 and Jamal Murray is +1200
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DENVER NUGGETS | May 26, 2023The Celtics are suddenly becoming a potential problem for the Nuggets
They say sometimes it's dangerous to root for an opponent, but this isn't dangerous at all; root for the Heat and root for them in a big way
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DENVER NUGGETS | May 25, 2023In latest disrespect, Sports Illustrated writer says Nuggets are “not compelling”
Chris Mannix joins Mark Jackson, Lisa Salters, Brian Windhorst and a slew of others, only adding fuel to Denver's championship fire
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DENVER BRONCOS | May 25, 2023Another team signs Brandon McManus two days after Broncos move on
McManus will kick for a contender in the AFC, as the Jacksonville Jaguars made a move to sign him on Thursday morning
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DENVER BRONCOS | May 24, 2023Seahawks just gave away Russell Wilson’s No. 3 one year after trade
It shows a total lack of respect for Wilson and what he accomplished during his time there, but apparently that's how the Seahawks roll
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DENVER NUGGETS | May 24, 2023Magic Johnson puts Jokic in same breath as Jordan, Kobe and other legends
Johnson says the Nuggets star center is "changing the game" like Jordan, Bird, James, Curry, Bryant, Abdul-Jabbar and O'Neal
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DENVER NUGGETS | May 24, 2023Charles Barkley couldn’t believe the lack of Nuggets love after sweeping L.A.
ESPN focused pretty much solely on LeBron James and some flimsy retirement rumors, even just hours after the game ended and the next day
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DENVER NUGGETS | May 24, 2023The magical and motivated Nuggets must now reach the mountaintop
There's no reason to think the Nuggets can't win the the whole thing, and there will absolutely be some disappointment if they don't
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DENVER BRONCOS | May 23, 2023Peyton Manning says he’ll golf with Charles Barkley in Denver before NBA Finals
"Hit me up Charles! We are ready for you in Denver! You & me vs @shaq & Sean Payton? Congrats @nuggets," Manning wrote on Instagram
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DENVER NUGGETS | May 22, 2023Watch: Nuggets accept Oscar Robertson Trophy, Jokic named WCF MVP
Jokic finished with 30 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists on Monday night and averaged 27.8 points, 14.5 rebounds and 11.8 assists in the series
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DENVER BRONCOS | May 22, 2023Report: Broncos, Penner vote for Thursday Night Football flexing as it passes
The NFL will have to give teams 28 days notice if they're going to be flexed to a Thursday, so squads will have plenty of heads up
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DENVER BRONCOS | May 22, 2023Tom Brady is coming to the AFC West, but his role remains to be seen
Even if Brady never plays a down for the Las Vegas Raiders, he's now a part-owner of one of Denver's biggest rivals
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DENVER NUGGETS | May 22, 2023Carmelo Anthony, a complicated figure in Nuggets history, calls it a career
Anthony helped put the Nuggets back on the map after a dreadful eight-year stretch, but he also torpedoed his way out of Denver
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | May 19, 2023A few weeks after fracturing his neck, Andrew Cogliano goes to Nuggets game
It's a great sign that Cogliano was out and about, after he missed the Avalanche's Game 7 loss thanks to the horrific injury on a very sketchy hit
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DENVER BRONCOS | May 18, 2023Broncos show off scope of new scoreboard as “Bucky” returns to his perch
The Empower Field at Mile High scoreboard is being expanded by 70 percent, which will make it the fourth-largest in the NFL once it's completed
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DENVER NUGGETS | May 18, 2023Jeff Van Gundy on 104.3 The Fan: Jokic’s unselfishness key to Nuggets’ success
Van Gundy joined Schlereth and Evans on Thursday and raved about Denver's two-time MVP, and his ability to make his teammates better
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DENVER BRONCOS | May 17, 2023Broncos unveil one of their $100M renovations, a new “premium experience”
The experience offers members access to the ground-level club, all-inclusive food and beverage, complimentary parking and 100-level seating
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DENVER NUGGETS | May 17, 2023Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son was briefly removed from Nuggets / Lakers Game 1
Unfortunately for Patrick, he got a little too excited after a three-pointer from Austin Reaves cut the Nuggets lead to three with 3:22 to go
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DENVER BRONCOS | May 16, 2023Kareem Jackson on 104.3 The Fan: Broncos had “a ton of problems,” not just Wilson
"If it's a revolving door when it comes to your lineup on both sides of the ball, there's no chemistry," Jackson told Stokley and Zach
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COLORADO ROCKIES | May 16, 2023The Rockies may have a gem on their hands in the form of Brenton Doyle
Doyle's been with the Rockies for less than a month, but his crazy fast speed, slick defense and pop in the bat are making a difference
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DENVER NUGGETS | May 16, 2023The Nuggets are about to play the most important series in franchise history
The Nuggets reaching the mountaintop always meant a date with the Lakers; call it fate, call it destiny, call it whatever you want
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CU FOOTBALL | May 15, 2023First start time and television info of Coach Prime era at CU revealed
The Deion Sanders era of CU Buffs football will start on Sept. 2 at 10:00 a.m. MT against TCU; the showdown will be televised by FOX