John Madden retires

**Crazyswordsman** · 04-17-2009, 06:20 AM

John Madden retiring from broadcast booth - ESPN

I can now watch NFL games with the sound on again. -CSM

SpaceNose · 04-17-2009, 05:50 PM

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Hundreds of comedians have lost one of their main acts.

Bomby · 04-17-2009, 07:44 PM

Now, you see, when a guy retires, that means he's gonna stop doing his normal everyday job.

Panfan · 04-17-2009, 07:48 PM

Strange how he'd retire the same year that Favre (hopefully) retires.

Maximum Spider · 04-17-2009, 09:50 PM

I can now watch NFL games and not have experience and knowledge, and the ability to make the game interesting.

That's what I think, anyway.

**Crazyswordsman** · 04-18-2009, 10:30 AM

^CBS does the best job with covering NFL games; it always has.

Now we just need to rid the world of Marv Albert, Lou Holtz, Dick Vitale and Joe Buck.

(and get rid of Quint in college lacrosse but I'm probably the only one on this forum who cares about the exponentially increasingly popular sport). -CSM

Eagle Eye · 04-18-2009, 11:30 AM

I'm going miss Madden, no one can deny what he has done for broadcasting, and for football on several tiers. A legend. I thought the only way to get him out the booth would have had to be for him to die.

Good luck with the rest of your life John!

Also, screw Collinsworth, he's a douche.

**Crazyswordsman** · 04-18-2009, 11:42 AM

^I actually like Cris Collinsworth. -CSM

Eagle Eye · 04-18-2009, 08:04 PM

Wow, you like Collinsworth but not Madden?

I know it's all opinion, but still, I'm not a fan of anyone that has a tendency to not only talk down to players but the audience at times.

Jesus · 04-19-2009, 04:39 PM

Madden was a staple to NFL. How can you not like John Madden? He acted like that on purpose and was the most enthusiastic NFL announcer in my opinion. Someone who loves football that much shouldn't be criticized for it. Hell, the NFL games were named after Madden.

***Marilink*** · 04-19-2009, 05:23 PM

For once, I'm gonna agree with WvsW. I liked Madden, even if his style was ridiculous. It made him lovable, IMO.

Brandon2390 · 04-22-2009, 01:08 AM

Good god now we have to listen to Collinsworths annoying voice.

**Crazyswordsman** · 04-22-2009, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jesus

Madden was a staple to NFL. How can you not like John Madden? He acted like that on purpose and was the most enthusiastic NFL announcer in my opinion. Someone who loves football that much shouldn't be criticized for it. Hell, the NFL games were named after Madden.

The only gimmick sportscaster I like is Keith Hernandez. And his gimmick? He says something funny every day that he DIDN'T USE BEFORE, let alone about 800 times. And I'm sure there are a lot of sportscasters who love and know a lot about their sport without being cliche. Len Elmore, Dan Schulmann, Bob Costas, and Jim Nantz are just a few. -CSM

Lurch1982 · 04-23-2009, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazyswordsman

Now we just need to rid the world of Marv Albert, Lou Holtz, Dick Vitale and Joe Buck.

Marv Alberts isn't anywhere near Holtz or Buck. He's actually really good for basketball. Vitale isn't bad, but he talks too much about the ACC, even if the teams playing are in the Big 10.

Also, unless I missed something that senile toothless old man Holtz doesn't actually broadcast games.

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Originally Posted by Crazyswordsman

^I actually like Cris Collinsworth. -CSM

You would. Collinsworth, while better than Michaels, is freaking horrible.

Actually, the NFL hasn't really had a good TV commentator since Howard Cosell. Madden was the best, and that doesn't say much because I think he dumbed the thing down a little too much for my tastes.

With the NFL, the best guys are the homer radio announcers.

Eagle Eye · 04-23-2009, 10:30 PM

^I would say that the old SNF crew was interesting, but not the best at broadcasting.
The current MNF is pretty entertaining, but at times (often) get annoying. The only team I care for happens to be the FOX team that usually covers the "less important game" (I.E. Atlanta), whoever the team is with Baldy.

**Crazyswordsman** · 04-24-2009, 06:30 AM

^I actually don't like Kornhausser (or however you spell his name). -CSM

04-17-2009, 06:20 AM	#1
Crazyswordsman This key doesn't work. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Booyaville (yeah!) Gender: Posts: 10,791 Thanks: 1,019 Thanked 686 Times in 467 Posts	John Madden retires John Madden retiring from broadcast booth - ESPN I can now watch NFL games with the sound on again. -CSM

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Bomby You just freaking blew Joe Biden's mind! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: WHAT?house Gender: Posts: 19,491 Thanks: 513 Thanked 1,449 Times in 849 Posts Blog Entries: 5	Now, you see, when a guy retires, that means he's gonna stop doing his normal everyday job.

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Panfan AND HE PRAYS Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grayskull Gender: Posts: 18,806 Thanks: 1,405 Thanked 2,251 Times in 1,339 Posts Blog Entries: 15	Strange how he'd retire the same year that Favre (hopefully) retires.

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Maximum Spider Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: I'll take Street Fighter over Dragonball any day. Gender: Posts: 2,549 Thanks: 0 Thanked 191 Times in 126 Posts	I can now watch NFL games and not have experience and knowledge, and the ability to make the game interesting. That's what I think, anyway.

04-18-2009, 10:30 AM	#6
Crazyswordsman This key doesn't work. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Booyaville (yeah!) Gender: Posts: 10,791 Thanks: 1,019 Thanked 686 Times in 467 Posts	^CBS does the best job with covering NFL games; it always has. Now we just need to rid the world of Marv Albert, Lou Holtz, Dick Vitale and Joe Buck. (and get rid of Quint in college lacrosse but I'm probably the only one on this forum who cares about the exponentially increasingly popular sport). -CSM

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Eagle Eye Diddy bops Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Birmingham, AL Gender: Posts: 15,014 Thanks: 1,616 Thanked 1,084 Times in 597 Posts	I'm going miss Madden, no one can deny what he has done for broadcasting, and for football on several tiers. A legend. I thought the only way to get him out the booth would have had to be for him to die. Good luck with the rest of your life John! Also, screw Collinsworth, he's a douche.

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Crazyswordsman This key doesn't work. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Booyaville (yeah!) Gender: Posts: 10,791 Thanks: 1,019 Thanked 686 Times in 467 Posts	^I actually like Cris Collinsworth. -CSM

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Eagle Eye Diddy bops Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Birmingham, AL Gender: Posts: 15,014 Thanks: 1,616 Thanked 1,084 Times in 597 Posts	Wow, you like Collinsworth but not Madden? I know it's all opinion, but still, I'm not a fan of anyone that has a tendency to not only talk down to players but the audience at times.

04-19-2009, 04:39 PM	#10
Jesus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Gender: Posts: 5,617 Thanks: 104 Thanked 139 Times in 101 Posts Blog Entries: 3	Madden was a staple to NFL. How can you not like John Madden? He acted like that on purpose and was the most enthusiastic NFL announcer in my opinion. Someone who loves football that much shouldn't be criticized for it. Hell, the NFL games were named after Madden.

04-19-2009, 05:23 PM	#11
*Marilink* Gotta catch 'em all! Supermod! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Location, Location. Gender: Posts: 29,118 Thanks: 2,535 Thanked 1,823 Times in 1,008 Posts	For once, I'm gonna agree with WvsW. I liked Madden, even if his style was ridiculous. It made him lovable, IMO.

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Brandon2390 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Connecticut Posts: 10,519 Thanks: 7 Thanked 30 Times in 22 Posts	Good god now we have to listen to Collinsworths annoying voice.

04-23-2009, 10:30 PM	#15
Eagle Eye Diddy bops Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Birmingham, AL Gender: Posts: 15,014 Thanks: 1,616 Thanked 1,084 Times in 597 Posts	^I would say that the old SNF crew was interesting, but not the best at broadcasting. The current MNF is pretty entertaining, but at times (often) get annoying. The only team I care for happens to be the FOX team that usually covers the "less important game" (I.E. Atlanta), whoever the team is with Baldy.

04-24-2009, 06:30 AM	#16
Crazyswordsman This key doesn't work. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Booyaville (yeah!) Gender: Posts: 10,791 Thanks: 1,019 Thanked 686 Times in 467 Posts	^I actually don't like Kornhausser (or however you spell his name). -CSM