Randall Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 (edited) Per CNBC. NBC Sports Chairman Dick Ebersol announced today that John Madden, Hall of Fame coach and history, has decided to retire from broadcasting. Madden has served as the game analyst for "NBC Sunday Night Football" since 2006. Madden has been an NFL broadcaster for 30 years and has won an unprecedented 16 Emmy Awards for Outstanding Sports Analyst/Personality. Madden had a successful career as head coach of the NFL's Oakland Raiders. He guided the Raiders to an overall record of 103-32-7, leading the team to seven AFC Western Division titles and a victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl XI. Madden's .750 winning percentage is the best of any head coach in NFL history. In 2006, Madden was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a Head Coach. Madden retired in 1979 and started his broadcasting career at CBS later that same year. Madden was the lead NFL analyst for FOX from 1994-2002 and the analyst for ABC's "Monday Night Football" for four years before he came to NBC Sports in 2006. He is the only person to work as the lead analyst for all four broadcast networks. Madden's EA Sports video game "Madden NFL Football" is the No. 1 selling sports video game of all-time with more than 65 million copies sold since its release 20 years ago. 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." Edited April 16, 2009 by Randall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 BOOM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Likely health and the travel schedule (via bus) got to be to much. Wow....he will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Favre finally retires and so does Madden. Coincidence? Sounds to me like the guy is heart-broken. I thought Madden was great and will miss him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Hammock Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 John has probably been thinking about this for a while, but I think this has a lot to do with Harry Kalas passing away. John is 73 and he will celebrate his 50th anniversary this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Madden has been great for the sport of football. He'll be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Madden has been great for the sport of football. He'll be missed. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboyz1 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Sad to see him go. I loved the guy. No more BOOM! Aikman and Buck are the new go to guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Pimp Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 So do we start a poll now with guesses to who gets to sit beside Al Michaels on SNF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Hammock Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 So do we start a poll now with guesses to who gets to sit beside Al Michaels on SNF? It will be Collinsworth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackass Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Aikman and Buck are the new go to guys! God help us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CD6405 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 This DEFINITELY drops Al Michaels stock in my fantasy football draft this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 It will be Collinsworth. Ya know, I wouldn't have said this 5 or so years ago, but, I can live with that. I grew up watching football with John Madden. The telestrator will never be the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I know a lot of people like to bag on Madden, especially the last couple of years, but I loved the guy. He understands the game inside & out - which is a hell of a lot more than most sports announcers can say - and he brings that knowledge to the table with a guy-on-the-next-barstool/John Candy type of manner. I for one will miss him a bunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoMan Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I'll probably get roasted but, as much as I loved him earlier in his career, his schtick has been old for a decade now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
policyvote Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 quoth Mrs. policyvote: But now who will tell me when a guy is running? Who will tell me that they need to score more points than the other team? Peace policy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suture Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Nothing sounded like football to me like Madden and Summerall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I know he has his detractors, but madden was one of the best his business has ever seen. to a job well done, coach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I'll probably get roasted but, as much as I loved him earlier in his career, his schtick has been old for a decade now. I agree. I like the guy, but I think Al Michaels being the freaking gold standard is what really held up the broadcast. I hope things still go well without Madden in the booth. I'm optimistic and glad that Madden has decided that he has done enough and should spend his years with his family. He has earned it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WashingtonD Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 They'll probably just trot out that Frank guy to do his Madden imitation all game long next to Al Michaels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpholmes Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 You will be missed John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted April 16, 2009 Author Share Posted April 16, 2009 I know a lot of people like to bag on Madden, especially the last couple of years, but I loved the guy. He understands the game inside & out - which is a hell of a lot more than most sports announcers can say - and he brings that knowledge to the table with a guy-on-the-next-barstool/John Candy type of manner. I for one will miss him a bunch. I did to. Even though he did ramble on at times he gave insights into the game few could. Collinsworth replaced him at times last year and may again. He's gotten pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 ESPN radio is reporting that Boomer Esiason is tapped for the job. I like Collinsworth too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyr0802 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 ESPN radio is reporting that Boomer Esiason is tapped for the job. I like Collinsworth too. C'mon....Boomer?!?! Would much rather see Collinsworth in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I agree that I'd rather have Collinsworth, but there's worse than BOomer. Yes there is. Let's not say his name thought ok? :shutter: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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