John Madden finaly retires

PeteSB75 · 04-16-2009, 10:37 AM

Says he's going to spend more time with Brett Favre...

http://www.cnbc.com/id/30246302

Seriously tho, I can finally listen to the Sunday night games as well as watch them.

14holestogie · 04-16-2009, 10:41 AM

Yes, another one of those when he first came on the scene was a breath of fresh air, but he ended up becoming a caricature of himself.

smokeyandthebandit05 · 04-16-2009, 10:49 AM

I just saw this on yahoo and I have to say Im sad. I love his commentating and the way he draws all over the replays lol

PeteSB75 · 04-16-2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by smokeyandthebandit05

I just saw this on yahoo and I have to say Im sad. I love his commentating and the way he draws all over the replays lol

Honestly, it was exciting and different when he starting doing it 20 years ago. Now, not so much.

Gargoyle · 04-16-2009, 11:14 AM

I'm going to miss the game strategy & insight like needing to score more points than the other team in order to win.

SmokeyJoe · 04-16-2009, 11:19 AM

Gotta say... I will miss the old guy.

I remember him as a Coach for those dominant and feared Raider teams. Can't believe I have been listeneing to him as a broadcaster for the last 30 years...

Enjoy your time off, JM.

Smoke Naked · 04-16-2009, 11:56 AM

I think his voice all those years in the Madden NFL video games did it in for me to the point its excruciating to listen to him on TV.

white_s2k · 04-16-2009, 11:58 AM

"The Cowboys are down by 6 here with 1 minute left in the 4th quarter. They are going to need a touchdown to win it."

chenvt · 04-16-2009, 11:58 AM

John Madden.. check
Dick Vitale.. still waiting

Does that mean they can remove his commentary on the video games too?!

GreekGodX · 04-16-2009, 12:00 PM

This was way passed due.

marge796 · 04-16-2009, 01:55 PM

I like the big guy, he'll be missed.

Chris......

WildBlueSooner · 04-16-2009, 01:56 PM

I would say John and I had a love/hate relationship. I will miss him..in a weird way

WildBlueSooner · 04-16-2009, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by white_s2k

"The Cowboys are down by 6 here with 1 minute left in the 4th quarter. They are going to need a touchdown to win it."

Actually a touchdown would only tie it

white_s2k · 04-16-2009, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by WildBlueSooner

Actually a touchdown would only tie it

Smartass

mhailey · 04-16-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by white_s2k

"The Cowboys are down by 6 here with 1 minute left in the 4th quarter. They are going to need a touchdown to win it."

And if/when they got the touchdown, he would offer his sage wisdom against going for two extra points.

matt

icantbejon · 04-16-2009, 02:07 PM

I'm amazed that this thread is going the way it is. I honestly thought I was one of the few that couldn't stand listening to JM's commentary. He brought a lot to the game, but his color comments were absolutely awful.

jledou · 04-16-2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Gargoyle

I'm going to miss the game strategy & insight like needing to score more points than the other team in order to win.

"The team with the most points at the end of the game usually wins."

04-16-2009, 02:23 PM

THANK YOU! Finally. I guess with 2 well-known sports figures passing this week he maybe figured he'd should hang it up and spend some qt with family..

tedrodgerscpa · 04-16-2009, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by smokeyandthebandit05

I just saw this on yahoo and I have to say Im sad. I love his commentating and the way he draws all over the replays lol

Meeee tooooooo

Starscream · 04-16-2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by chenvt

John Madden.. check
Dick Vitale.. still waiting

Great attribute to the sport, but like Ric Flair, he was making a mockery of himself out there lately. One of those people who should have gone out on top. Congrats to him!

04-16-2009, 10:37 AM	#1
PeteSB75 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: CT Posts: 1,674 Trading: (18)	John Madden finaly retires Says he's going to spend more time with Brett Favre... http://www.cnbc.com/id/30246302 Seriously tho, I can finally listen to the Sunday night games as well as watch them. __________________ Formerly Malik23

04-16-2009, 10:41 AM	#2
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: John Madden finaly retires Yes, another one of those when he first came on the scene was a breath of fresh air, but he ended up becoming a caricature of himself. __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

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smokeyandthebandit05 Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Rich Location: Branchville Posts: 758 Trading: (1)	Re: John Madden finaly retires I just saw this on yahoo and I have to say Im sad. I love his commentating and the way he draws all over the replays lol __________________ MIAMI CANES 9-4 NJ DEVILS 37-21-3

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Gargoyle Got Coffee? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: Central MA Posts: 389 Trading: (7)	Re: John Madden finaly retires I'm going to miss the game strategy & insight like needing to score more points than the other team in order to win. __________________ Boy, n.: a noise with dirt on it. ~Not Your Average Dictionary

04-16-2009, 11:19 AM	#6
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,163 Trading: (28)	Re: John Madden finaly retires Gotta say... I will miss the old guy. I remember him as a Coach for those dominant and feared Raider teams. Can't believe I have been listeneing to him as a broadcaster for the last 30 years... Enjoy your time off, JM. __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

04-16-2009, 11:56 AM	#7
Smoke Naked Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Bill Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 243 Trading: (0)	Re: John Madden finaly retires I think his voice all those years in the Madden NFL video games did it in for me to the point its excruciating to listen to him on TV. __________________ ♥ ♦ Palio Fanboy Here ♣ ♠

04-16-2009, 11:58 AM	#8
white_s2k The Dude Abides Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Josh Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,052 Trading: (20)	Re: John Madden finaly retires "The Cowboys are down by 6 here with 1 minute left in the 4th quarter. They are going to need a touchdown to win it." __________________ "An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life." – Robert A. Heinlein

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chenvt Duck the Futch!!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 497 Trading: (23)	Re: John Madden finaly retires John Madden.. check Dick Vitale.. still waiting Does that mean they can remove his commentary on the video games too?!

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GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	Re: John Madden finaly retires This was way passed due. __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

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marge796 It Just Doesn’t Matter!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Chris Location: Topeka KS Posts: 1,624 Trading: (28)	Re: John Madden finaly retires I like the big guy, he'll be missed. Chris...... __________________ “Don’t talk to me about naval tradition. It’s nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash.” -Sir Winston Churchill

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WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: John Madden finaly retires I would say John and I had a love/hate relationship. I will miss him..in a weird way __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

04-16-2009, 02:07 PM	#16
icantbejon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Chester, VA Posts: 1,219 Trading: (10)	Re: John Madden finaly retires I'm amazed that this thread is going the way it is. I honestly thought I was one of the few that couldn't stand listening to JM's commentary. He brought a lot to the game, but his color comments were absolutely awful. __________________ "Learn to pay attention. Life is hard.....it's even more challenging when you're stupid."

04-16-2009, 02:23 PM	#18
cigars_n_scotch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: John Madden finaly retires THANK YOU! Finally. I guess with 2 well-known sports figures passing this week he maybe figured he'd should hang it up and spend some qt with family..