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John Madden retiring

Posted: April 16th, 2009, 1:08 pm
by CameronBornAndBred
What a bummer, he's one of my favorite sports personalities. I'm gonna miss him drawing his X's and O's all over my TV screen.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4073253

Re: John Madden retiring

Posted: April 16th, 2009, 1:18 pm
by DukeUsul
Like Dick Vitale, I think Madden is a great voice for his sport. He's an icon who is enthusiastic and shows his love for the game each time he's out there.

That being said, I think he's a (not very good) analyst. Half the time what he says is just plain wrong or has nothing to do with what is going on on the field.

Here's to wishing John the best. I hope he stays involved in the sport and continues to be an ambassador for the game.

Re: John Madden retiring

Posted: April 16th, 2009, 7:32 pm
by bjornolf
DukeUsul wrote:Like Dick Vitale, I think Madden is a great voice for his sport. He's an icon who is enthusiastic and shows his love for the game each time he's out there.

That being said, I think he's a (not very good) analyst. Half the time what he says is just plain wrong or has nothing to do with what is going on on the field.

Here's to wishing John the best. I hope he stays involved in the sport and continues to be an ambassador for the game.
So, he's like Dick Vitale in more ways than one. Yes, he's great for the sport, but yes, it was time for him to retire. Just like Dickie V! Wow, so many similarities, it's staggering. I think they should hire Frank Caliendo to replace him. Nobody would notice.

All this means...

Posted: April 16th, 2009, 10:09 pm
by Lavabe
... so much for the career of Frank Caliendo. :mrgreen:

Re: All this means...

Posted: April 16th, 2009, 11:02 pm
by Miles
Lavabe wrote:... so much for the career of Frank Caliendo. :mrgreen:
You say that like he actually had a chance. :-?

Re: All this means...

Posted: April 17th, 2009, 7:09 am
by Lavabe
Miles wrote:
Lavabe wrote:... so much for the career of Frank Caliendo. :mrgreen:
You say that like he actually had a chance. :-?
I guess he can still do a Charles Barkley impersonation. :-q x_x

Re: All this means...

Posted: April 17th, 2009, 2:02 pm
by Miles
Lavabe wrote:
Miles wrote:
Lavabe wrote:... so much for the career of Frank Caliendo. :mrgreen:
You say that like he actually had a chance. :-?
I guess he can still do a Charles Barkley impersonation. :-q x_x
Where do all the bad comedians go when they die?