Author: Harry Balz

Harry Balz is Jim's twin brother and the self-appointed analytical half of the Balz sports empire. Bold predictions, big heart, and a lifelong mission to prove Jim wrong. He is one of the site's signature characters; his facts are checked even when his predictions are not.

From The Hairy Times

Harry Balz Solo: Bo Nix’s 62-Yard Sprint, Chiefs Week and Why I’m the Smart Twin
ByHarry Balz October 26, 2026

Jim’s out chasing a story on what’s going on with the Avalanche, which means for once I get the microphone all to myself. No interruptions. No “well, actually.” Just Harry Balz, a Broncos win, and a scorecard that says I’m the smart twin. Let’s go.

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Thursday Night Football: Patriots at Bears, and the Weekend’s Big Games
ByHarry Balz October 22, 2026

By Harry Balz, Sports Reporter (the twin who reads the standings) Thursday Night Football starts the weekend tonight with two 4-2 teams at Soldier Field, and I’m already fired up. After that you get the No. 1 team in college football at home, a Packers-Lions game with first place in the NFC North on the line, and the unbeaten Chiefs…

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Harry's Hot Takes

Broncos vs Seahawks: Two Great Quarters, Two Missing Ones, and a Defense That Saved Everybody
ByHarry Balz October 16, 2026October 16, 2026

Broncos vs Seattle in Broncos Country, I need you to sit down, pour something cold, and look at what Broncos vs Seahawks did to us Thursday night. It was the best first half this offense has played all year, followed by a second half so bad I’d like it removed from the record. Jim texted…

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Thursday Night Football: Seahawks at Broncos, Plus Harry’s Weekend Picks
ByHarry Balz October 15, 2026

Thursday Night Football puts Mile High in prime time tonight. Then comes a Saturday with a top-five Big Ten fight, and a baseball October where the Brewers have the Dodgers in deep trouble. Me? I’m 7-4 on the season and riding a two-game win streak. My dear twin brother Jim is 4-7 with a fresh loss on his card. One…

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Avs Hold Off the Stars 3-2 as MacKinnon Drops the Gloves Again
ByHarry Balz October 14, 2026

Folks, put the coffee down and turn up the volume. Tonight’s Avalanche vs Stars game in Dallas was the kind of Central Division hate-fest the schedule-makers wanted. Colorado held off a late Dallas push to win 3-2, and The Hairy Times’ own Andrew Hahn has confirmed the final. My brother Jim spent the night chained to a laptop covering baseball.…

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Avalanche Sit 3-2: Harry Says Relax, Then Panic Later
ByHarry Balz October 13, 2026

Three wins, two losses, and half of Denver already wants to panic. Not me. Jim can sweat the Broncos; I’ll keep my eyes on the ice. Here’s the Colorado Avalanche record right now. After the Saturday loss to Toronto, the Avs are 3-2-0 and have lost two of their last three. That’s six points from five games. It’s not a…

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Falcons vs Saints Prediction: Sorry, Jim, I’ve Got This
ByHarry Balz October 5, 2026

My brother Jim and I went at it over on Sports By The Balz in Jim vs. Harry: After Week 4, Who’s a Real Super Bowl Contender?, and like always, I walked away calmer and more right than he did. This is my reply, and it comes with my Falcons vs Saints prediction for tomorrow night. I left out the…

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NHL

Are the Avalanche Unstoppable? Necas, MacKinnon Bury the Blues 6-1 and I’m Booking the Parade Route
ByHarry Balz October 4, 2026October 4, 2026

Two games, two blowouts and 14 goals. Are the Avalanche unstoppable? Calm down, Jim, it’s October. But I’ve seen enough to make my call, and my call is yes. Colorado has scored 14 goals in sweeping its season-opening two-game homestand. The opener set a franchise mark too. Colorado’s eight goals on Wednesday set a franchise…

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MacKinnon Drops the Gloves, Avs Drop Eight: Harry Balz Says the Rest of the NHL Should Be Nervous
ByHarry Balz October 2, 2026October 2, 2026

Folks, I’ve watched a lot of opening nights. I’ve watched my brother Jim pick the Kings to “steal one in Denver” on our pregame show. Once again, I’ve watched him be wrong in front of a live audience. And I’m telling you, Wednesday night at Ball Arena was something special. Nathan MacKinnon’s two goals and…

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CSU and CU Bowl Eligibility 2026: Harry Balz Does the Math on a Brutal Road
ByHarry Balz September 28, 2026October 2, 2026

Folks, it’s Sunday morning and I’ve already cleared a pot of coffee, because this is an emergency in the state of Colorado. Both of our big FBS programs sit at 2-2. Both lost Saturday. Both are now staring at the same question: CSU and CU bowl eligibility. Can the Rams and the Buffs each get to six wins and play…

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