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John Madden announces retirement

From ESPN.com

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Madden retires after 30 years in booth

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  John Madden, a fixture in NFL broadcast booths for 30 years, has decided to retire, he announced Thursday in a statement released by NBC Sports. 

 Madden, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and former Super Bowl-winning coach of the Oakland Raiders, has been a game analyst and TV personality since walking away from coaching in 1979."It's time. I'm 73 years old. My 50th wedding anniversary is this fall," Madden said. "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," he added. The NFL has been my life for more than 40 years, it has been my passion -- It still is. ... 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."
Madden worked as lead analyst for all four networks broadcasting NFL football games, forming tandems with Pat Summerall at CBS and Fox and Al Michaels at ABC and NBC. He won 16 Emmy awards for outstanding sports analyst/personality.
His last game in the booth was Pittsburgh's Super Bowl victory over Arizona.
He also lent his name and voice to EA Sports' popular "Madden NFL Football" video game, which is the top-selling sports video game of all time.
Madden led the Raiders to an overall record of 103-32-7, seven AFC West titles and a victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl XI. His .750 winning percentage remains the highest of any coach in NFL history. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2006.

wow, as much as people have mocked him over the year, this actually really sucks.

He gets to spend more time with his Turduckens

You have to have known a Turducken joke was coming. Won't be long before a "state the obvious" or tough actin' tinactin joke shows up

I never was bothered by Madden. As obvious as his commentary was, I enjoyed the team of Michaels and Madden.

Apparently NBC has announced that taking John's place in the booth will be Cris Collinsworth.

HORRIBLE! Collinsworth is even more ridiculous than Terry Bradshaw - and THAT'S saying something.

Collinsworth is fuckin awful

I am going to miss Madden. He is the man

and Collinsworth stinks

I really feel like I'm getting old now

Collinsworth is great. I have no idea what you people are talking about.

Good for him. I'm sure many many people are going to miss his voice.

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Originally Posted by parkmania (Post 2504465)

Apparently NBC has announced that taking John's place in the booth will be Cris Collinsworth.

HORRIBLE! Collinsworth is even more ridiculous than Terry Bradshaw - and THAT'S saying something.

Yes..

I fucking HATE Collingsworth..

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Originally Posted by Supreme Olajuwon (Post 2505274)

Collinsworth is great. I have no idea what you people are talking about.

No..

He is pretentious, uppity, and always comes across like he is the biggest dickhead in the world..

I disagree. He's incredibly knowledgeable, has a good announcing voice, and doesn't overstep his boundaries even when he's forced to work with Bryant Gumbel.

To each his own I guess. Looks like I'll be enjoying Sunday Night Football more than the rest of you.

I love how Collinsworth explains thing instead of just giving cliches.

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Originally Posted by Supreme Olajuwon (Post 2505490)

With Collingworth on Sunday and Kornhieser on Monday, I hate prime time NFL..

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Originally Posted by Supreme Olajuwon (Post 2505490)

He definitely knows what he is talking about and as far as former player announcers go he isn't that bad. I'm with Kris P tho, he is an arrogant prick.

His voice is annoying

<font color=goldenrod>Madden might not have been good anymore...but it still sucks. Gonna miss his voice.</font>

I don't know why, everytime I hear Collinsworth, I think he's drunk.

I haven't entered my opinion on Madden's retirement.
Here's my thoughts literally:

'Are they going to continue making Madden video games? Yes. Then, meh'

Tribute to Madden '10

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Originally Posted by Kris P Lettus (Post 2505509)

With Collingworth on Sunday and Kornhieser on Monday, I hate prime time NFL..

Guess you hate PTI too, since Kornheiser is on there. :p

Awful news. I am going to miss him :(

I am also not a fan of Collisnworth

Although it may not be saying much, he was still better than the compitition.

Collisnworth, Aikman, Kornheiser are all very difficult to listen to.

Aikman is monotone but he is better in his analysis than most former players.

Anyone ever have to listen to Siragusa? Total moron.

How about Moose Johnston? He is the most bias prick going.

<font color=goldenrod>Honestly if it weren't for the time delay I'd probably just listen to the official Giants' radio broadcast during the game.</font> :o

i wonder if they will still make the madden games in the future

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Originally Posted by Big Vito 22 (Post 2518081)

Honestly if it weren't for the time delay I'd probably just listen to the official Giants' radio broadcast during the game. :o

Is that Bob Pappas and Carl Banks?

Pappas is good, I like watching the pre-season games specifically because of him (that and to get a look at the younger talent.) Banks is okay.

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Originally Posted by Gonzo (Post 2527159)

Is that Bob Pappas and Carl Banks?

Pappas is good, I like watching the pre-season games specifically because of him (that and to get a look at the younger talent.) Banks is okay.

<font color=goldenrod>Yeah I really like the job they do, Papa is really good.</font>

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Originally Posted by WestNZ (Post 2525272)

i wonder if they will still make the madden games in the future

Yes..

He didn't commentate on '09, it was Collinsworth..