keepthefaith Posted April 16, 2009 Posted April 16, 2009 I actually like the guy. He could very easily be a Buffalo guy. Agree. Always liked Madden.
Lori Posted April 16, 2009 Posted April 16, 2009 Please please please please please please let this be true. Now I will actually want to listen to an NFC game!!! His rantings of squirrels and snickers wrappers on the field are soooo riveting !!! You do know he switched from Fox to NBC a couple of years back, right? If not, I hate to think about all the games you missed while you were waiting for him to leave ... aggie, Collinsworth would be a good call.
Beerball Posted April 16, 2009 Posted April 16, 2009 I like Madden too. I wonder who will step in to work with Al Michaels (who is also exellent in my opinion). Chris Collinsworth
Beerball Posted April 16, 2009 Posted April 16, 2009 I hope they don't elevate Kornheiser. He's *terrible* Different mother ships.
papazoid Posted April 16, 2009 Posted April 16, 2009 seems awful sudden.....most people who reach this level of success dont walk away.....i wonder if there is a health issue he is keeping quiet on.....anyways, best of luck to him.
KD in CA Posted April 16, 2009 Posted April 16, 2009 I hope they don't elevate Kornheiser. He's *terrible* I used to think Maddan was worse before they starting hiring morons like Kornheiser.
Captain Caveman Posted April 16, 2009 Posted April 16, 2009 seems awful sudden.....most people who reach this level of success dont walk away.....i wonder if there is a health issue he is keeping quiet on.....anyways, best of luck to him. Yeah, but most people who reach this level of success also fly, which reduces the strain on family life. Madden doesn't fly, and having to travel by bus each week to every game means that he wasn't home for pretty much 17 straight weeks every year.
UConn James Posted April 16, 2009 Posted April 16, 2009 aggie, Collinsworth would be a good call. Yeah, NBC could finally keep their promise to him from when he originally signed on to be Al's color analyst. Then Madden jumped too, and Collinsworth was stuck in the studio. NBC has hired/assigned/gets commentary from Olbermann, Dan Patrick, Bettis, Tiki Barber, Peter King, Bob Costas, and the Iraqi Information Minister. All for an hour of recaps/news/notes and a halftime. Way too crowded. I could see them wanting to give Bettis or Barber a shot, too, tho.
NorCal Aaron Posted April 16, 2009 Posted April 16, 2009 Madden hasn't had anything insightful to say in 20 years. All schtick. Professor Emeritus at the Harry Neale sports broadcasting school.
May Day 10 Posted April 16, 2009 Posted April 16, 2009 I used to hate Madden, but once he got off the exclusive NFC Stations, it was easier to listen to and he was enjoyable. Like him or not, a huge icon of the NFL is riding off into the sunset.
sfbillsfan2 Posted April 16, 2009 Posted April 16, 2009 I live in the same town John Madden does and he really is a good guy - he and his wife do a lot for the community. A real Buffalo type of guy. I saw him in a restaurant a month or so ago out of the corner of my eye and did not immediately recognize him. He had a baseball hat on and just seemed to be a VERY old and feeble man. Hands shaking, etc. When I did recognize him I said "hi coach" and he said hello back and I remember thinking how very old he looked and how he can't keep announcing much longer. I'll miss him as he was still my favorite in the booth.
Cornerville Posted April 16, 2009 Posted April 16, 2009 Funny how so many people call Madden a moron...as he was the highest paid announcer in the NFL....must be doing something right
ACor58 Posted April 16, 2009 Posted April 16, 2009 I like Madden too. I wonder who will step in to work with Al Michaels (who is also exellent in my opinion). Hopefully Chris Collinsworth. Chris is the best color guy oout there - better than Jaws.
NobesBLO13 Posted April 16, 2009 Posted April 16, 2009 Hopefully Chris Collinsworth. Chris is the best color guy oout there - better than Jaws. I would like to see Bob Costas. Either that or Joe Theisman
RayFinkle Posted April 16, 2009 Posted April 16, 2009 Chris Collinsworth He is hands down the best in the business. I hope it is him.
stuckincincy Posted April 16, 2009 Posted April 16, 2009 I could see them wanting to give Bettis or Barber a shot, too, tho. Heh - one of Bettis' first gigs was at a CIN feature game, one of those where the announcing illuminati do their outdoor stage thing. Evidently, he stuck his SB ring finger for "lifetime accomplishments" out to the crowd (I've never seen a more pre-ordained SB than PGH - SEA) into the fans' faces. Heavy booing ensued, and Betty exited the stage with Collinsworth remaining with a wry smile and a comment...
/dev/null Posted April 16, 2009 Posted April 16, 2009 Madden actually retired 10 years ago. EA just simulated him since then
Steely Dan Posted April 16, 2009 Posted April 16, 2009 But now, who replaces him? Collinsworth? That'd be a great choice! Hopefully Chris Collinsworth. Chris is the best color guy oout there - better than Jaws. I disagree. Nobody breaks down film better than Jaws. ETA: I think he's retiring because it looks like Favre is seriously retiring this year.
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