Twitter can be a harsh place full of instant judgments and rash overreactions — and particularly so when sports are involved.
When the inspired Colorado State football team smacked Boise State in the opening minutes Saturday night, taking a 28-3 lead, there were questions from fans about the Broncos’ toughness, focus, preparation and, eventually, heart.
Four hours later, after a comeback that those who stayed awake to witness will never forget, the Broncos had erased any doubts about their guts with a 59-52, overtime victory.
Whatever the 2017 Broncos do the rest of the season, that type of criticism should be off-limits.