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Kyle Orton, Broncos quarterback, drives a hybrid into the end zone
Undefeated Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton not only has what it takes to drive the ball down the field, he has the environmental conscience to drive a hybrid vehicle to the stadium–a fact touted in an article in the Denver Post.
Orton has a history of green choices. As a Chicago Bear, he offered a “Kyle’s Go Green Tip of the Week” on the Kid Zone at ChicagoBears.com. He also visited elementary schools to speak to students about ways they can be more environmentally friendly.
As Klis points out, while other NFL players roll around in gas-guzzlers, Orton gets 44 miles per gallon in his Honda Insight.
Wade Norris, writing on Huffingtonpost.com, said that Orton’s green choices may suggest a ‘change in the air’ for the Broncos and the NFL.
How ’bout them Broncos!
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