RIP John Madden

[MuskyManiac]

He was a legend for sure. Here's some funny Frank Caliendo impersonations.

 

[johnr]

To be totally honest, not having heard about him or seen really anything about him for what seems like several years, I assumed he had already passed.
Loved his Thanks giving day game coverage over the years, was the absolute best.

 

[Obi-Wan]

I didn't care for his game commentary, his clicker, or his man crush on Charles Haley

 

[KDM]

John Madden was to football what Howard Cosell was to boxing. May he rest in peace.

 

[Dirty]

Well, no one called a game quite like John Madden…you can definitely say that.

 

[BrokenBackJack]

[FONT=&quot]Always liked Madden and he could always make a person laugh.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Loved his diagrams he would draw and of course his describing a turkey with 8-10 legs at Thanksgiving. He was one of a kind and no one will ever be able to replace him.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Never forget when he would say, "The defense should be expecting a run or a pass here." - John Madden. He had a great sense of humor. He often used the terms BOOM and DOINK, and they fit well where he used them.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]He was a gift to us all, that is for sure.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Rest in Peace big guy. You will be missed by many![/FONT]

 

[Rowdie]

I always like how he gave credit to the O-Linemen who never get any praise but all the blame. He will never be replaced and only poorly imitated.

 

[Jiffy]

Brett Favre, Brett Favre, Brett Favre, Brett Favre, Brett Favre.....Madden's man crush will emulate from the grave!

 

[Retired Educator]

Probably my favorite commentator. Between playing and coaching FB for more than 40 years I liked how he didn't make the game more complicated than it is. It's blocking and tackling. Weren't many great catches in his vocabulary as that was what those guys were paid to do. Would have loved to spend a Sunday afternoon at his house with 16 TV's, each showing a different game and I'm sure some refreshments. That and a Thanksgiving dinner with the turkey with multiple legs.

John Madden seemed like a regular guy to me and ranks among the best for FB broadcasting.

 

[3Roosters]

He paved the way for former coaches and players up in the TV booth/pre- post game. Jimmy Johnson, Bill Cowher, Boomer, Phil Simms, Troy Aikman, Tony Romo,Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, etc etc etc. Madden BROKE trail for all of them. RIP!

 

[Kurtr]

i always liked him as a little kid watching football.

 

[wjschmaltz]

After seeing a bunch of his video clips the last days or so, it kinda reminds me of listening to Joe Biden

https://m.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=36&v=jBaH7thZkFI&feature=emb_logo

https://m.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=8&v=facVh75-vW4&feature=emb_logo

 

[Kurtr]

After seeing a bunch of his video clips the last days or so, it kinda reminds me of listening to Joe Biden

https://m.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=36&v=jBaH7thZkFI&feature=emb_logo

https://m.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=8&v=facVh75-vW4&feature=emb_logo

ones having fun at football games the other is in charge of the most powerful country in the world. I would still rather have Madden be president

 

[Bacon]

After seeing a bunch of his video clips the last days or so, it kinda reminds me of listening to Joe Biden

https://m.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=36&v=jBaH7thZkFI&feature=emb_logo

https://m.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=8&v=facVh75-vW4&feature=emb_logo

Ya, sorry. Madden loved this country. The other asshat not so much.

 

[wjschmaltz]

Wow, struck a cord. I like John Madden and really enjoyed his commentary when most didn't. And I've been very entertained by the numerous videos that I've seen the last 24 hours. All I'm saying is he was the king of nonsensical rambling and commentary. Everyone can agree on that and when you watch some videos his nonsense and rambling is in line with Joey B. Never commented on his patriotism or football knowledge. Easy fellas.

You guys are on like day 4 of real winter and are already coiled up....

edit: the reaction reminded me of this Bill Burr comedy bit. Just breathe guys.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lQCNNjEFwSk

 

[Rut2much]

One of the best voices and definitely THE best yellow pen in sports ever, R.I.P.

 

[sl1000794]

I was at the 'Stick when this happened - fanfuckingtastic!

 

[BrokenBackJack]

He wouldn't fly so he had a bus that took him to wherever he needed to be for the next game.

 

[MuskyManiac]

He wouldn't fly so he had a bus that took him to wherever he needed to be for the next game.

Yeah, crazy thing about phobias like this. Way more dangerous to drive than fly.

 

[wslayer]

RIP John
John Madden, Howard Cosell, Keith Jackson, masters of their kraft.