The man will be sorely missed. He knew when to talk, and when NOT to talk. The man was so popular and admired, he had a game named for him. Plus, he knew when to let the game unfold in silence! Too many of todays' sports announcers, along with their color analysts talk adnauseum saying nothing of interest...but they like to hear themselves speak. It makes them feel 'worthy' 'important', and 'needed'
Nevertheless, we may never have another efficient football character like Big John Madden. The man was a joy to hear, and his explanations for a particular play or the game's strategy made sense. Thus, making the game more enjoyable. Even dull games.
I think that he was in the booth for almost forty years, and he felt it was time to 'hang it up'. His replacement will be former Cincinnati Bengal and current Sunday Night Football (NBC) analyst, Chris Collingsworth. A solid choice.
One thing he has in common with Madden? Chris knows when to shut-up, and let the game unfold in silence. He has some huge shoes to fill.
Nevertheless, we may never have another efficient football character like Big John Madden. The man was a joy to hear, and his explanations for a particular play or the game's strategy made sense. Thus, making the game more enjoyable. Even dull games.
I think that he was in the booth for almost forty years, and he felt it was time to 'hang it up'. His replacement will be former Cincinnati Bengal and current Sunday Night Football (NBC) analyst, Chris Collingsworth. A solid choice.
One thing he has in common with Madden? Chris knows when to shut-up, and let the game unfold in silence. He has some huge shoes to fill.
