we talked to mrs. bowlen, we also talked to john elway, and once again, the big story was this one's for pat. >> i know you waited a long time to utter those words. >> you're right, very important to say it. tremendous players, coaching staff, they did such a great job, played hard. special moment to get up there and say that for pat. we'll take one home next week, and hopefully, i know that he'll cherish it. >> you talked so long about getting to the super bowl, another thing to win it how does that trophy. >> it's a big step. to get it in one thing, and to win it is another. and the way. defense stepped up, von miller was something else. just a great team win, and proud to be a part of it. >> reporter: four turnovers, 7 sacks, that led to 15 points, everybody talks about the 1985 bears, the steelers teams, you have to include the 2015 denver defense. >> they do. they are tremendous, and they kept getting stronger and stronger as we got into the play-offs. tonight, you know, they put the pressure on cam newt

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 during this epic event. >> when mayor hancock was at the super bowl in new york city, he was lobbying for denver to host the big game. denver does not have a bid in for the 2021 and 2022 super bowls. >>> if the broncos do win sunday, denver police want to make sure the celebrations here do not get out of control. in 1996, there was violence when the avs wons stanley cup. and it turned ugly again when the broncos won the super bowl in 1998. pol

mrs. bowlen. once on stage we heard from the usual team leaders. miller. peyton manning. elway. and head coach. had this to say. >> it took everybody on this stage. every guy on the football team. and i can tell everyone out there that nobody played harder than the national football league than the broncos. i'm so proud of them. >> coach remained humble throughout the celebration. also for this phone call. he took. >> . mr. president how are you. >> not as good as you. >> . quite the compliment there. comparing the broncos to the 1985 bears. and that defense. president obama followed up tw this tweet. >> . see you all at the white house. >> as for daytime tv. von miller stole the spotlight. super bowl mvp. onto the set with elen. he answered questions about cam newten. also the art of the strip sack. denver. now you're a free agent. will you shop around or. >> i want to stay with the broncos. for 15 to 20 years. but money talks. >> . money does talk. i have a feeling he'll get a lot of it. >> he also received a ten thousand dollar check. for his charity. vons vision. >> . newten

the super bowl trophy shining bright with with mrs. bowlen. down they went through 17 street. the city painted in orange. the view from above, amazing. >> a million waited at civic center park. for this. >> the propb koes took mayor hancock and governor hickenlooper. having a ball. and making this day one to remember. forever. >> february nine. 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. estimate

mrs. bowlen with the lombardi trophy, ffns cheering every time they got a gliipse of that shiny trophy. lombardi. every bronco from the top on coming out. >> i tell you the most satisfying thing about being player as well as winning it in the front office is to be able to bring back that lombardi trophy to everybody out here. thanks for all your help. when we go in the stadiummand the stadium is packed there's no place like broncos country. this here is awesome, amazing. >> we have the greatest fans out here. these fans have been great all season long for us. and we certainly needed them in a big way. >> in a big way. how about a million, more than a million people. 3 is that big enough so now john elway and gary kubiak have to get down to business keeping this team together for a run at bacc-to- backs. we'll hear from john about % peyton manning at 6:00. >> if you know anyone who stuck around in downtown after the rally you may want to let them % know they can get a free ride passengers get to r

mr. bowlen. this is what he wants and what he dreams about. i'm thrilled we were able to get one for him. >> reporter: i remember when you came, people were wondering if you'd roll up your sleeves and watch film of a backup guard. the other thought was if you won this thing, you would ride off into the sun. everybody is asking about peyton and you would ride off. now that you've reached the top? >> well, my mindset is get us better for next year. >> guess that answers that. >>> the state swim meet is just underway. 9 news prep reporter poolside in thornton. >> reporter: the prelims kicked off about an hour ago continuing through the evening before taking backups tomorrow morning. finals start at 2 p.m. tomorrow afternoon and the 5a numbers are up north where the meet is going on right now aquatic center. in 5a expect the competitive players to jump into the pool, last year's state champions looking for the repeat. they'll face tough competition from fairview and rocky mountain. the knights have finished first in several big meets this year and

mr. bowlen and his family, you know, life is fair, buddy. >> life is fair, just keep working and we saw that work pay off last night as they were super bowl champions for the third time in their career. and i know you guys can't wait for the parade. >> these are for von's vision. for charity. >> reporter: he's done some great work. >> i love them, man. seriously, it's a great look for you. >> do i need a cape? >> they're not prescription, but i can't see anything. >> last night denver police did % have to shut down some ramps out of control celebrations. we did find a huge crowd of fans trying to push over a jeep in logo, otherwise police say it was relatively calm. hopefully we can keep the celebration peaceful tomorrow. %- it start at 10:00 a.m. at the civic center park. the players will march town at noon. as soon as we get more information we will tell you all and it. no cost for the rally or the 3 parade. we will carry it if you don't want to go battle the crowdd out there. >>> last week we asked the city what are the plans and they said don't, don't ask us, we don't want to jinx it. >>

mr. bowlen took over the broncos, it starts at the top and goes down the from there. he has done a great job with a franchise. there are franchises out there, they're there as a business. it's obviously a business for the bowlen, but he wants to win. >>reporter: he wants to win, his family wants to win and every single player we talked to says this was for pat and they did just that. jim and karen a lot of excitement for the bowlen family here, all of the fans are excited to see the player, as well, a good game for the bowlen family. >> spectacular. day, anna bell and the rest of the family will be out here today. karen, one thing about pat is he wanted to go out and get the smartest football people and let them do their jobs. tell me what you need to win, how much money do we need to sign certain players, after that, you do the rest. and i'm not going to mention names, jerry jones, owners who goes on on the football side, sometimes it doesn't work out too well. obviously, pat created a culture where the smart people could do their thing, and it's paid off. >> yeah, t

mr. b. pat bowlen turns 70 years old. only fitting that he got a great gift, a third lombardi trophy hoisted by john elway. this one's for pat, the best owner in sports. we wish pat and the ntire family well wishes and all the best in the future. >>> and mvppvon miller onnespn things like cam newton and his hilarious saturday night live skit.. today, von did explaining about how he feels about cam. >> i have a huge amount of respect. everything he has done has been a-1. the media tries to create a robbery. and i'm a huge fan of cam. >>> the nuggets made a trade sending randy foye to the thunder in return for kevin durant and russell westbrook. i'm sorry. that's not true. that's a dream. they got dj augustine and steve novak and two second round picks. >>> a terrible, terrible loss for the buffs at usc. gordon with a shot at the paint and cu up 15. the trojan horses stormed the fort. and julian jacobs slammed the gate. the buffs lost 79-72. that would havv been their 20th victory, and that's a big ouch for cu. >> all rrght

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 support of our city in terms of being available and present during this epic event. >> when mayor hancock was at the super bowl in new york city, he was lobbying for denver does not have a bid in for the 2021 and 2022 super bowls. >>> if the broncos do win sunday, denver police want to make sure the celebrations here do not get out of control. in 1996, there was violence when the avs wons stanley cup. and it turned u

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.

bowlen. everyone in the organization is hoping on sunday they can help deliver him a third championship. mr. b. hadn't been around the last few year, so recently ellis spoke to the players to make sure they knew what he is about and what he stands for. we'll have more coming up at 6:00. but for now, back to the super bowl city and karen lee. >>reporter: mark, the broncos fans love the bowlen family, they love what pat bowlen means to the state, and to broncos country, certainly given us a all team we can be proud of. definitely want to win this one for him. coming up later, as well, i'm going to show you some of the experiences for the kids out there, a lot of fun things going on for the little ones, i'll have that coming up pretty soon. >>> good stuff, karen, that'ss very much. and a lot of folks for a pet rally, music -- pep rally, music, and wear your orange. you'll be watching the super bowl here on cbs4 sunday, kickoff at 4:30. >>> the latest on the debate over a assisted suicide at the state capitol, defeated last year, but the issue has not gone away, cbs4 political specialist shaun