pat bowlen was in the hospital recently. what we're learning about his health and recovery. >> and you're an instructor? >> you look like an out of work magician. >> it's a hobby. >> and the actor who will be trying to move the ad meter during the super bowl. >>> he will not be in santa clara for the super bowl, but pat bowlen will be a driving force on sunday. to eight super bowls, mr. bowlen faced a new problem. he was hospitalized for a blood clot. the broncos issued a statement. "mr. b. is doing much better and resting comfortably at home." >>> mayor hancock says he doesn't know how much it's costing city tax payers to send him to the super bowl. companies doing business with the city paid about $40,000 for his last trip to the super bowl in new york. issues. so this year, they're paying for flights and accommodations using taxpayer money. the ethics board said there's no problem with him receiving free tickets. >> we've been work around the clock, nothing but preparing for our promotion in support available and present

john elway. >> broncos nation. >> pat bowlen. just the kind of celebration pat bowlen would love. out here today. karen leigh. now, and we know how much the broncos fans love him. they respect him. they have given us this family, pat bowlen us has given us this championship team. he couldn't be more loved. >> the special moment with john elway. we knew that would come out of john's mouth, everybody was hoping it would. certainly, a spectacular and very special moment for people who sl been lucky enough to follow this franchise over the decades. >> right. >> under the ownership of pat bowlen. pat has always been about one thing. winning, that's why the players love to come here and play for him and so many people here in this city have rallied around the bowlen family during his battle with alzheimer's. >> you know, the players love playing for this organization, family. and they just had some really great kind words to talk about >>reporter: karen, and jim, someone out in santa clara and talked with the team, they were always talking about pat bowlen, his influence on the broncos,

feb 9th "pat bowlen day." broncos country stayed peaceful too - with denver police making only 1 arrest. they tweeted a 'thank you' on twitter. a lot has changed since 1999 - yet yesterday's parade mirrored a lot of what we saw - after our last world championship victory. since pat bowlen couldn't make the celebrations - annabel bowlen raised the vince lombardi trophy -- at the front of the parade. and just as john elway was saluted - peyton manning received a hero's welcome - at steps of the city and county building. unlike 1999 - the leading assumption is that manning will hang up his helmet for good. back then - fans were asking elway to stick around - for a super bowl this week we're talking about community encouraging you to have a conversation with and develop a plan today we're exploring the best ways to protect 9news reporter colleen ferreira joins us from old town arvada.colleen we know all too well that anything can happen at any time. conscious effort right now we're outside a church in where our ex

pat bowlen was in the hospital recently. what we're learning about his health and recovery. >> and you're an instructor? >> you look like an out of work magician. >> it's a hobby. >> and the actor who will be trying to move the ad meter during the super bowl. >>> he will not be in santa clara for the super bowl, but pat bowlen will be a driving force on sunday. as his team fought to make it to eight super bowls, mr. he was hospitalized for a blood clot. the broncos issued a statement. "mr. b. is doing much better and resting comfortably at home." >>> mayor hancock says he doesn't know how much it's costing city tax payers to send him to the super bowl. companies doing business with the city paid about $40,000 for his last trip to the super bowl in new york. that raised some ethical issues. so this year, they're paying for flights and accommodations using taxpayer money. the ethics board said there's no problem with him receiving free tickets. >> we've been work around the clock, nothing but preparing for our promotion in sup

pat bowlen has done so much for this franchise. they talk about him as being the best owner in not just the >> there's no question. the consistency of him and what he preaches is winning. anything else. he wants to win. with seven super balls -- it shows with seven super bowls with him is the owner. >> mr. b is an owner who is completely accessible. everywhere with other owners. they pop in once or twice a month and show heir face and then they are out of town. >> we all wish mr. be in the bolin family the very best. >>> every member of the broncos team was at the meeting today. von miller has turned into a doesn't like to have fun. his personality is exuberant and infectious. von miller is the guy that when he walks into a room, you >> yes. [ laughter ] he brings excitement. he brings energy. that's what i love about him. i love him on the defensiie side and emmanuel sanders on the offense side. those are the guys that look to to bring energy o the team part of that is what they do. it's not only on the football when things get bo

pat bowlen is the best owner in the nfl. none of this would be happening without the bowlen family. pat, pat, pat! family. >> last question. you guys, not only won 32, but you won 33, and i know a bunnen of of people out here, while celebrating -- and i know a lot of people out here, while celebrating the championship after today, they will start talking about super bowl li. you guys got it done. you repeated. how difficult is it to come endure? >> you guys probably remember, it started out back in -- top on one of the fire trucks. truck number nine. i'm sitting here with shaq barrett. how cool is it to go through the parade and also share it with your family. >> i'm happy to have my family out there. and it is so great. and the coaches. i'm happy to share it with them guys. >> how cool is it to wear that hat, the super bowl champion hat, and you got the afc championship before, a pretty cool hat, but this is what it is all about, isn't it, shaq? >> definitely all about super bowl-50 and getting the job done. planning. and participating. and wanting to win. and showing everybody we

commissioner, it's time to present the lombardi trophy so the bowlen family. annabelle is here and i think we're going to pass it down to joe ellis as the c.e.o. of this broncos oh. i know you want to accept it with these words. roger: let me just thank all the bronco fans and tonight peyton -- peyton, i don't know if this is your last reo but it was one heck of a ride and we all you. annabelle, i know this is a special moment for you and we're all thinking about pat. a great man, a man who loved this oh, and we're proud you could -- organization, and we're proud you could take this back to denver for pat bowlen and your denver fans. you're super bowl champs. congratulations. jim: annabelle, the mike is yours. >> if pat was here today, he would say he's very proud of his team and the best fans in the nfl. on behalf of the bowlen family, congratulations to the denver broncos for the third time, bowl champions! jim: big john, why don't you put your hand on that trophy. i know you've had it in your hands before but this one, for constructing this team, what does

to be known as pat bowlen day. >> a fairy tale ending to a fairy tale season. a day one kweudz will tell their grand kids about. the day denver cop it all. and lit the city up in orange and blue. >> >> certainly a day to remember. and by comparison. when the broncos won the last super bowl. back in 98 and 99. between 650 and 750 thousand fans down here. for the celebration. i know i speak for all of us when i say i hope we're back here again talking about another >> hitting the woman below. fans were quick to help out. >> we saw a lot of people wearing business suits out there. some taking their lunch hour to attend the rally. others conveniently had meetings near the parade. imagine that. >> especially after injuries kept him off the tpaoeltd for the last 3 years. >> it's been beyond a dream come true. something you don't even think is in the cards for you. >> whaoeud wide receiver is a practice squad guy. especially after becoming his go to guy. >> a guy like me. i have been. they couldn't let me go when i got hurt. they kept me around. and i'm forever indebt

pat bowlen day. >> . surprisingly. to problems that we were aware of. it's been a while since the trophy has been here. in colorado. denver police department says the time. >> . waiting through the sea of orbg and blue. you encounter denver police fans. and holding babies. strategy. but make no mistake police are enforced. and ready to roll if needed. as long as things stay calm. >> a million people out here today. the city and police department have to be pretty pleased with the way things went. >> . that was good. >> the broncos parade shut down denver today. including parts of the state government. assembly. were adjusted so they could take in the parade. festivities. others like representative. bought his kids to work so they can get a look at peyton manning and the trophy. the. a million people down here. people coming in and testify this afternoon on committees. would be a feat to get to the capitol. >> . lawmakers will resume sessions tomorrow. taking up any items that may have been missed. posting this one. >> posting this one. we have sanders.

bowlen, not being there. had a blood clot in december was hospitalized, went through serious medical scare, and then we were told just this week by his family he has been recovering and that he is resting comfortably. >> he hasn't been in public in quite a while, he wasn't able to be there this year when broncos inducted him into the ring of fame. so it's been some time since his health has allowed him to be in he is repped by his wife -- represented by his wife, and a number of his kids are involved with the team and league operations. why when -- when he made the announcement of his health, they had no intention of selling the feel. she spoke during the post game celebration,. >> reporter: yeah, guys, thanks, that is -- when we came into the game, so many people were talking about winning it for peyton, winning it for demarcus ware, but i think everyone wanted to win it for mr. b. when john elway took over the team, he wanted that, he had a chance two years ago, 43-8 though against seattle. the broncos real

to be known as pat bowlen day. >> . from john elway. to the coach who one in his tp eufrs first year here. >> . and then there were chants. of mvp. >> the captains were honored together. sharing this moment. and soaking it all in. >> everybody contributed. everybody played a huge role. >> . reporting there. while the festivities ran smoothly. a spectator escaped being seriously injured. a woman was sitting on a ledge just below a sign for the plaza building. on the sign caused part of it to break loose and fall. it hit the woman below. there were fans to help. >> just as the broncos parade rolled by. and picked right back up >> seeing all the people. it's always good for the city. good nor business. we love repping the broncos. estimates they more than double what they see on a regular business day. >> party and parade shut down denver today. including parts of state government. schedule. to take part in the fun. they had a great perch. they brought their kids to work. so they could catch a glimpse. >> . from helicopters to countless sm

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, the wife of team owner pat bowlen, who stepped down in 2014 with do alzheimer's disease. the crowds were just as spirited in new orleans for mardi gras. bands serenaded the french quarter, beads flew, and r, marchers wore their most outrageous costumes. tuesday becomes ash wednesday, en the beginning of the christian holy season of lent. it was a real squeaker at the polls in new hampshire today. an escaped pig showed up at one la of the voting places. police had no luck corralling it, so eventually the owner came and got it, but there's no telling if the pig was republican, democrat, or independent. and we'll be right back. they call it planning for retirement because getting there requires exactly that. a plan for what you wa uture to look like. for more than 145 years, pacific life has been providing solutions to help individuals like you achieve long-term financial security. bring your vision for the future to life with pacific life. talk to a financial advisor to help build and protect your retirement income. (toilet flush) if you need an opioid to manage your chroni

. >> and peyton also said he doesn't take for grant it the leadership of pat bowlen who is not with the team as he is getting cared for alzheimer's. >> i know he'll be a lot on the players' and coaches' minds and in our hearts and there's no reason -- there's no way that any of us would be in this position today without the support and the role that, you know, pat bowlen has done as an owner and we are trying to do our part to honor him. >> for more on the team as they get ready for super bowl 50, stay with 9news for a special broncos huddle tonight between 7:00 and 8:00 right here on 9news. >>> did you know the cdc is now urging young women to avoid all alcohol unless they are using birth control? we will tell you why. >>> also there's new information regarding the zika >>> the past couple of days have been chilly out there, gray and snowy, so it's nice to see some sunshine. it still is certainly cold outside across colorado, up in the mountains, the winds picking up and we are seeing just a little bit of light snowfall still coming down especially out there towards steamboat springs.

, the wife of owner pat bowlen who's battling alzheimers. hundreds of thousands of fans swarmed the parade route and the rally, but still--no answer from peyton on today's picture comes from...judi goodchild from mallard iowa... sun dogs on the way to town this morning... cold but pretty. if you're like to submit a facebook fan photo, just post it on our abc-9 facebook page. jenna/tim/chris/fred: (fred) tonight, look for a low of 10 and mostly wind backs off. tomorrow, a chance of light snow will be seen with the highest totals east. the 7-day shows cold weather until valentine's day, when we'll get above first time in days. and, 40s are expected monday and tuesday. tonight's ask fred prize will be 2 tickets to alan

that's a great win for pat bowlen. the broncos coming home lombardi trophy in hand. we haven't seen that kind of excitement in about 10 years. tomorrow the broncos parade down the street of denver. it's kickoff at 10:00 a.m. even invited to come out to the >> the super bowl win is a special moment for so many people including wade phillips. last year he didn't even have a job in the nfl. he went from unemployed to a super bowl champ in one season. isn't that great? >>> phillips just sent this out. a little dab be do you, too much dab will undo you, he's -- a little dab will do you, too much dab will undo you. >>> the president showed how they watched the big game this %- >> we have three ways that we we have the serious tchers in the treaty room. then the area where the kids are around the eating area, and then there's the area called the champagne room where you really don't know what's going on but there's champagne. >> michelle obama says they put the let's move campaign out of the way for 1 day. >> it's 1 day. you can celebrate later. >> i got back on the bicycle

all he is worried about is this game. about pat bowlen who was not going to make it here for the super bowl. he is battling alzheimer's disease. patent says mr. be -- peyton manning says mr. b is in everyone's hearts. >> he is in all of our minds and hearts. there is no way thht any of us would be in this position today without the support and the role that pat bowlen has played as owner go we are trying to do that site -- the site for super bowl 50. this is brandon stokely. the first thing you may notice is the jackets are back. the jackets are in full effect. well. >> it is actually bought and paid for. i own this one. >> two time super bowl champion former broncos receiver, here we are brandon, 4 days away from the big it. you have done this twice. to get the display, are you get here? >> yes. it feels like it has been a month. this weekend a half feels like one month. you cannot wait to play this football game, the biggest game of your life, the biggest game of your career. it is taking forever. >> guess who was the center of attention yet again? peyton manning.

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but pat bowlen, he's already been long recovered. so he's fine. if it all works out for the broncos and they win the super bowl, john elway, everyone is gonna be waiting for him to say -- as you remember in 1997, this one's for john. that's what pat bowlen said to elway. everyone is waiting for elway to say this one's for pat. if that moment happens, pat bowlen will be at home watching the game on his tv and enjoying the moment. >> i hope so. do you think our defense can win it for us? >> reporter: yeah! that's the reason to believe the broncos can do it. i know people are scared about the broncos in super bowls. but they can do it because of their defense. they've never had a defense like this before, mark. it is the best in the league. it's the first time they've ever had the no. 1 ranked defense in the nfl. and that's saying something. good back in 1977. but defense usually wins the day in these super bowls. the broncos do have the better defense. i think carolina is strong -- may be strong or both sides of the ball. they might be well-rounded.

boomer: this one is for pat bowlen, for peyton manning and this one is done by one, wade phillips. what a performance by this defense back-to-back in the a.f.c. championship game and now in super bowl 50. bart: j.j. watt may have won the m.v.p. but von miller introduced himself to the masses. what a show he put on. bill: there's no question the m.v.p. of this game was von miller. the last two weeks, two and a two caused fumbles. a one-man wrecking ball. tony: hats off to demarcus ware. he had himself a game to. i want to talk about peyton manning. i know he didn't play the best game, the one turnover. but my hat's off to him, the season he's halt, up and down. it was a great sheriff's last stance. james: and everyone knew there was going to be that defense and the supporting cast to get it done and boy, did that defense do it. up next, the vince lombardi trophy presentation to the champion broncos. for the past 27 days, four men have outfoxed - and simply, outlasted - authorities by making their getaway in a prius. this game ends now. cat versus mouse is now cat versus panther. to

elway was returning the favor because 18 years he led the bowlen handed the trophy to elway and said, this one is for john. >> beautiful night there in santa clara. much more on the super bowl on "good morning america." live from the bay area. and later in "the pulse," lady gaga's national anthem being called one of the best ever. >> it was good. >>> and donald trump called the game very boring. tweeting from new hampshire. one day before the first in the nation primary. >> okay, he still has a comfortable lead in those polls in new hampshire and among democrats, hillary clinton is closing the gap with bernie sanders. abc's kenneth moton joining us at this early hour good morning. >> reporter: good morning. a day away and the polls show there's still a good bit of undecided voters. so, today, the presidential candidates will once again crisscross the granite state in this high-stakes contest. it's crunch time the day before revolution. >> reporter: bernie sanders fired up but taking presidential punches from his rival's husband, former president bill clinton. >> for her, this is not a

owner pat bowlen, who stepped down in 2014 with alzheimer's disease. the crowds were just as spirited in new orleans for mardi gras. bands serenaded the french quarter, beads flew, and marchers wore their most outrageous costumes. the celebration ends when fat tuesday becomes ash wednesday, the beginning of the christian holy season of lent. it was a real squeaker at the polls in new hampshire today. an escaped pig showed up at one of the voting places. police had no luck corralling it, so eventually the owner came and got it, but there's no telling if the pig was independent. they call it planning for retirement because getting there requires exactly that. a plan for what you want your future to look like. for more than 145 years, pacific life has been providing solutions to help individuals like you achieve long-term financial security. bring your vision for the future to life with pacific life. talk to a financial advisor to help build and protect your retirement income. pacific life. (toilet flush) if you need an opioid to manage your chronic pain,

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. >> a bittersweet season for those close to pat bowlen. he battles alz alzheimer's away from the football field. time. >> he was inshrined into the ring of fame this season. and now the broncos are set to appear in the super bowl for the 7 time since he purchased the >> . >> that is one of the motivating factors for this team. win one for pat. again. even though he won't be there physically this time around. to help celebrate. >> he gave a speech about pat. >> we talk about him a lot. there's obviously people. a lot of older players in the organization that know him. we do that. >> and by peyton manning. >> i can't do justice. in a short press conference. what he's done for denver and the community. for the broncos. for the league. >> . police coming out with a warning. ticket scammers have stepped up their game. and are setting their sights on broncos fans who are desperately trying to get a ticket. 7 miles to denver. still ahead. it is the sheriff vs. super man. why peyton manning and cam newten are so similar. and so different. and it i