John Madden retired

[jersey cubs fan]

Not sure if now or after this season.

[Banedon]

Not doubting ya, but don't see this on any of the big sports sites. Where'd ya hear it?

[jersey cubs fan]

Not doubting ya, but don't see this on any of the big sports sites. Where'd ya hear it?

 

Darren Rovell on CNBC.

[jersey cubs fan]

http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/30246064/

 

Madden issued the following statement today:

 

"It’s time. I’m 73 years old. My 50th wedding anniversary is this fall. I have two great sons and their families and my five grandchildren are at an age now when they know when I’m home and, more importantly, when I’m not…

 

It’s been such a great ride… the NFL has been my life for more than 40 years, it has been my passion – it still is. I appreciate all of the people who are and were such an important part of the most enjoyable, most fun anyone could have… that great life with the teams, the players, the coaches, the owners, the League… my broadcasting partners Pat and Al… the production people and the fans …is still great… it’s still fun and that’s what it makes it hard and that’s why it took me a few months to make a decision.

 

I still love every part of it – the travel, the practices, the game film, the games, seeing old friends and meeting new people… but I know this is the right time."

 

 

by the way... who knew anabiano.... was John Madden.

Edited April 16, 2009 by jersey cubs fan

[Guest]

I agree that it's time. He will be missed.

[Banedon]

Favre retires and BOOM....Madden is done.

 

Coincidence?

[Clem Fandango]

Hopefully Frank Caliendo will shut up now

[Derwood]

Does this mean Frank Caliendo is retiring now too?

[Post Count Padder]

Does this mean Frank Caliendo is retiring now too?

We can only hope.

[SpongeWorthy]

Collinsworth to replace him on SNF.

[Wilson A2000]

Collinsworth to replace him on SNF.

 

Good choice.

[Sammys Boombox]

SWEET! No more, "If you get the ball in the endzone, it's a touchdown!"

[dew1679666265]

Collinsworth to replace him on SNF.

 

Good choice.

 

I agree, Collinsworth is good.

 

I'll miss Madden, though. I enjoyed him in the booth.

[CubmanPi]

I'm surprised to see all the love for Madden. If I ever hear anyone use the phrase "blithering idiot", I immediately think of Madden. There are very few broadcasters in any sport who are worse than Madden. 20 years too late imo.

[dew1679666265]

I'm surprised to see all the love for Madden. If I ever hear anyone use the phrase "blithering idiot", I immediately think of Madden. There are very few broadcasters in any sport who are worse than Madden. 20 years too late imo.

 

I've never understood the hate for Madden. I've always liked him.

[jersey cubs fan]

I'm surprised to see all the love for Madden. If I ever hear anyone use the phrase "blithering idiot", I immediately think of Madden. There are very few broadcasters in any sport who are worse than Madden. 20 years too late imo.

 

I've never understood the hate for Madden. I've always liked him.

 

He slipped toward the end, but he was always the best football analyst.

[dew1679666265]

I'm surprised to see all the love for Madden. If I ever hear anyone use the phrase "blithering idiot", I immediately think of Madden. There are very few broadcasters in any sport who are worse than Madden. 20 years too late imo.

 

I've never understood the hate for Madden. I've always liked him.

 

He slipped toward the end, but he was always the best football analyst.

 

I can buy that, but I think most of the criticism is over the top.

[Soul]

Collinsworth to replace him on SNF.

 

Good choice.

 

I agree, Collinsworth is good.

 

I'll miss Madden, though. I enjoyed him in the booth.

 

Ugh, I don't like Collinsworth.

[Derwood]

I'm surprised to see all the love for Madden. If I ever hear anyone use the phrase "blithering idiot", I immediately think of Madden. There are very few broadcasters in any sport who are worse than Madden. 20 years too late imo.

 

I've never understood the hate for Madden. I've always liked him.

 

He slipped toward the end, but he was always the best football analyst.

 

I can buy that, but I think most of the criticism is over the top.

 

all the multi-legged turkeys and circling people in the crowd was what annoyed people

[dew1679666265]

I'm surprised to see all the love for Madden. If I ever hear anyone use the phrase "blithering idiot", I immediately think of Madden. There are very few broadcasters in any sport who are worse than Madden. 20 years too late imo.

 

I've never understood the hate for Madden. I've always liked him.

 

He slipped toward the end, but he was always the best football analyst.

 

I can buy that, but I think most of the criticism is over the top.

 

all the multi-legged turkeys and circling people in the crowd was what annoyed people

 

And I had no problem with any of that.

[SouthSideRyan]

John Madden was a national Ron Santo, only he still understood what was happening.

[Magnetic Curses]

i, personally, never understood the hate for madden. he said some dumb things but he didn't have annoying voice.

 

he was announcer and he did okay, i don't remember ever being upset that he was doing a bears game.

[Guest]

I like Collinsworth as his replacement. He's one of the best in the business, IMO.

[Soul]

I like Collinsworth as his replacement. He's one of the best in the business, IMO.

 

He only calls half the game. I agree his voice is confident and he gives you good information about the offense. Seldom a comment about anything on D though. I'd like him better paired with someone for balance. Not on his own with a play-by-play though.

 

To Collinsworth, the game is all about white, shiny offenses who, if they do everything right, cannot fail against defenses that barely deserve to grace the same field.

[Derwood]

I can't wait to play Collinsworth '10 on my play station this year