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John Madden has died

Discussion in 'General NFL Talk' started by steelersrule6, Dec 28, 2021.

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  1. AskQuestionsLater

    AskQuestionsLater Writing Team

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    Interesting read for those interested.


    https://triblive.com/sports/john-ma...rous-steelers-fondly-acknowledged-his-legacy/


    I am not going to act as if I knew him as a HOF Coach who did battle with the Steelers nor as a legendary Color Analyst... I sadly did not. That said, my first season watching the Steelers was his final season as a Color Commentator. At the very least, I heard him even in that brief time. For that matter, thanks to the likes of him, Football became far more simple to understand and more exciting to invest in.




    All I can say for him and his family is this; he may be gone but he did leave an impact few will ever achieve. For all of your hard work and dedication Mr. Madden... I thank you very much.



    May your soul forever rest and find peace... wherever that may be. :herewego:
     
    AskQuestionsLater, Dec 29, 2021
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  2. MojaveDesertPghFan

    MojaveDesertPghFan Obscured by clouds

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    A I mentioned about a week ago in the thread about the Immaculate Reception Anniversary, Mr Madden bought me a drink as he invited me to sit with him as we shot the sh*t at Caesars in Vegas (new Raider's home) many moons ago. Of course I never mentioned that I was from Pittsburgh and a mega Steeler fan (4 generations and going strong). He was very gracious and down to Earth, something you don't expect from someone bigger than life (literally and figuratively). Rest in peace Sir. Well done! :wave: :thumbs_up:
     
    MojaveDesertPghFan, Dec 30, 2021
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  3. Ray D

    Ray D Staff Member Mod Team

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    For most of my life, John Madden WAS football. Yes, I remember his time as a head coach. But his voice and John Facenda's made the NFL what we know today. His commentary with all of his nonsequiturs, charming stutters, exclamations and excitement made even dull games seem lively.

    Someone (can't remember who or where) made a good point yesterday. Madden was the head coach during the worst of the nastiest Raider-Steeler rivalries... and no Steeler fan ever has anything bad to say about him. He's that respected.
     
    Ray D, Dec 30, 2021
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  4. The Sodfather

    The Sodfather Well-Known Member

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    He was a great coach, probably a better announcer and overall ambassador for the NFL. I'll miss him and his quirky sense of humor. For example, how he loved when somehow a big lineman would end up with the football, or his amusement when big chunks of sod was lodged in a player's helmet. He was the blue-collar football personality.
     
    The Sodfather, Dec 30, 2021
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  5. S.T.D

    S.T.D Well-Known Member

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    God Bless Him, but 2 Be honest I always felt like He was Captain obvious calling a game, and His B. Favre Love was over the top. Sorry. I still wish Him 2 Rest in Peace,and Pray for Him.
     
    S.T.D, Dec 30, 2021
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  6. bigbenhotness

    bigbenhotness Well-Known Member

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    The goat
     
    bigbenhotness, Dec 31, 2021
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  7. SteelersBane

    SteelersBane Well-Known Member

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    There will never be another John Madden, ever.

    This is as big a loss for the game of football as anything.
     
    SteelersBane, Dec 31, 2021
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  8. bleednblackngold

    bleednblackngold Well-Known Member

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    They'll never be anyone even close. I forgot how much fun he made watching games.
     
    bleednblackngold, Jan 2, 2022
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