Ghost Rider Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 ajc.com > SportsLegendary football broadcaster John Madden retiresAssociated PressThursday, April 16, 2009NEW YORK (AP) — John Madden is calling it quits.NBC said Thursday that the burly ex-coach who has been one pro football’s top broadcast analysts has decided to retire. The 73-year-old Madden has been working for the past three seasons on NBC’s Sunday night NFL game. His last telecast was the Super Bowl between Arizona and Pittsburgh.Since he left coaching in 1979, the former Oakland Raiders coach has worked as an analyst for all four broadcast networks. His “Madden NFL Football” is the top-selling sports video game of all time.Madden is reluctant to fly and often traveled to games in a specially-equipped bus. He said in a statement that he still loves all aspects of the job, “but I know this is the right time.”He's done. I had to make it Falcon's related hence the title of my thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBurgFalconFan Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 stupid Chris Collinsworth will take over for madden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcons_LIFE Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 i hate to actually say this but i will miss laughing at Maddens obvious crap for example "To get more yards you need to move the ball down the field" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossFALCON™ Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 i wish he would've been able to do one of ryan's games. it sucks that they have collinsworth replacing him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phattywankenobi Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 There will definitely be something missing this year. Just like Harry Kalas' voice on NFL Films. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmildog Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I am so happy that Madden is over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfsutton Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Are they gonna rename the video game Madden to Collinsworth?Collinsworth2010 in stores now everybody! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adema1226 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 stupid Chris Collinsworth will take over for madden.The only reason I admire Collinsworth is because he actually played, and earned himself a pro bowl selection. So he knows what he's talking about.I just hate his face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philosophico Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Guess this means brett farve must offically be planning to stay retired this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adema1226 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Guess this means brett farve must offically be planning to stay retired this time.I think THAT'S why Madden decided to retire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finally Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 In honor of madden:When it is time to retire, you retire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcons_LIFE Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 In honor of madden:When it is time to retire, you retire.When i saw Brett Favre Retired i Called NBC and i was WOAHHH brett retired BOOM tough actin tinaction ace the helpful hardware place and told nbc i wanted to retire in the same retirement year as brett see when you retire your retired which means that you dont work since you are retired -----JOHN MADDEN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phattywankenobi Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Expect a few abrupt departures to commercial as Michaels chokes Collinsworth attempting to squeeze the arrogance right out of him. On the other hand Collinsworth is one of the more intelligent analysts even if he is full of himself. I just remember his first season on Inside the NFL he and Jerry Glanville were constantly going at it.I think the whole Madden moment thing was exaggerated with his voice being dubbed in the games and constantly hearing those same phrases over and over. Believe it or not the guy actually understands the game of football but sometimes you either laughed or suffered through one of his rants about something like cankles or bear paws. Many modern analysts use certain phrases that were derived from Madden. Not the ones from the game like "When your behind in points... you need to score" or "He folded like an over caffeinated origami artist". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audit the Fed Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 stupid Chris Collinsworth will take over for madden.I hate Collinsworth and Millen is even worse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Rider Posted April 16, 2009 Author Share Posted April 16, 2009 The only reason I admire Collinsworth is because he actually played, and earned himself a pro bowl selection. So he knows what he's talking about.I just hate his face.What? I hope that is not a jab at Madden who was one of the great coaches of all time. I like Collinsworth too but I have more respect for Madden as far as understanding the game. He just has a funny way of expressing himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finally Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Apart from his openly mocking Ryan last year in the AZ game, I like Chris okay. Madden is like your crazy old grandfather who just says whatever crazy thought is going through his mind.He has not looked good lately and he is stumbling more in the booth so I am glad he is retiring. I am sure he is not done being an analyst so we will probably see him for years to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drk_nte Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 The guy we should really be concerned with is Frank Caliendo. What's he going to do now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Rider Posted April 16, 2009 Author Share Posted April 16, 2009 The guy we should really be concerned with is Frank Caliendo. What's he going to do now?He's still got TB and I'm sure he'll have some retirement jokes with Madden eating a turkey leg at home watching the games or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanSince1970 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 ajc.com > SportsLegendary football broadcaster John Madden retiresAssociated PressThursday, April 16, 2009NEW YORK (AP) — John Madden is calling it quits.NBC said Thursday that the burly ex-coach who has been one pro football’s top broadcast analysts has decided to retire. The 73-year-old Madden has been working for the past three seasons on NBC’s Sunday night NFL game. His last telecast was the Super Bowl between Arizona and Pittsburgh.Since he left coaching in 1979, the former Oakland Raiders coach has worked as an analyst for all four broadcast networks. His “Madden NFL Football” is the top-selling sports video game of all time.Madden is reluctant to fly and often traveled to games in a specially-equipped bus. He said in a statement that he still loves all aspects of the job, “but I know this is the right time.”He's done. I had to make it Falcon's related hence the title of my thread.Well I wish him well. Madden was my fav color guy over the years. Dam good coach too. Will miss him as much as I miss Curt Gowdy and Pat Summerall who were the greatest NFL play by play guys IMO. When I heard those voices it just seemed like real NFL football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrooRules Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I can't stand Collinsworth and I have always enjoyed Madden so this is a big old kick in the pants to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskokas finest © Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I don't know that John had a lot left to offer the savvy football viewer. His appeal seemed to be more to thecasual viewer. Will be strange not hearing him, but it is also nice to hear new voices in the booth. Denis Greenalways sounds like he's got a cement coating in his throat, but he sure can impart the insight. I'd like to seehim get a TV gig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlanta_Dawgs46 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Collinworth voice is very annoying. I hate his ******** remarks and his Cowboys loving self. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpjumper Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I liked hearing Madden's obvious phrases, they seemed so funny to me anyways. I'll miss him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobkowski Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I don't mind Madden hanging his cleats up, but I can't stand Collingsworth. :ph34r: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlantaprodj Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 i wish he would've been able to do one of ryan's games. it sucks that they have collinsworth replacing him. Maybe Collinsworth will be exposed now for the pompas *** he is and when ratings take a dive exiled to some sideline job doing Whacked Out Sports or something... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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