jimster Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Source: Madden Joining NBC as Game Analyst Jun 15, 11:10 AM (ET) Email this Story http://sports.iwon.com/news/06152005/v6530.html By CONNOR ENNIS NEW YORK (AP) - John Madden is joining NBC as a game analyst for the network's newly acquired "Sunday Night Football," a network source told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The network scheduled an afternoon teleconference with Madden to make the announcement that he will join NBC when it begins televising football in the 2006 season, said the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity. Madden has spent the past three seasons teamed with Al Michaels on ABC's now-defunct "Monday Night Football." Before joining ABC, Madden teamed with Pat Summerall to call Fox's lead game from 1994-2001. They were the top NFL announcing team on CBS for 13 seasons before that. Known for his folksy style and his love of football's grit and grime, Madden has won 14 Sports Emmys. The former Oakland Raiders coach - he led them to a win over Minnesota in the 1977 Super Bowl - has become a pop-culture phenomenon thanks in large part to the popularity of his video game "Madden NFL Football." Since its initial release in 1989, the game has sold more than 43 million copies and become the No. 1 selling sports video game of all time. NBC is reportedly paying $600 million for a six-year contract that will allow the network to broadcast the NFL's Sunday night game starting with the 2006 season. The Sunday night game was previously shown on ESPN, which will now televise "Monday Night Football." NBC also gets two first-round playoff games and the Super Bowl in 2009 and 2012 as part of the deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Gut Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 :D :D Good, I didn't want an NFL season with no Madden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimster Posted June 15, 2005 Author Share Posted June 15, 2005 I wonder who they'll partner him with. - Micheals is an ABC/ESPN man, so I'm thinking he'll stay with ABC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosher Ham Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 I was just about to post this. As long as Joey T. doesnt get MNF. That would be terrible. Redskin or not, he is simply not a very good commentator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forbeskin Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 I really liked the Madden/Micheals combo. Oh well, at least it isn't fox, I can't stand those guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Washington Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Madden has spent the past three seasons teamed with Al Michaels on ABC's now-defunct "Monday Night Football." WHAT?!?!?! NO MORE MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL!???!?!? IS THIS TRUE!??! HOW COME NO ONE IS COMPLAINING? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 As long as I don't have to listen to Dan Dierdorf, I'm a happy man. I like to think I have a high tolerance for such things, and I do... but Dierdorf... I just can't take it :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trickydog Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Darn it! I was hoping Madden was going to go from ABC to RIP. I can't stand the man or his commentating. His insights are geared toward four year olds. Statements like "Now this guy is the center, his first job is to hike the football" just demonstrate how the man is probably mildly mentally retarded. He might as well sit there and say things like "The sun, it rises in the east and then sets in the west, that is what the sun does" because it is just as insightful as the remarks he makes about football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Originally posted by Leonard Washington WHAT?!?!?! NO MORE MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL!???!?!? IS THIS TRUE!??! HOW COME NO ONE IS COMPLAINING? MNF is moving to ESPN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trickydog Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Double post and can't delete, apologies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoCommiesGo Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Football without Madden doesn't seem right. I don't care what anyone says who else would come up w/ the term "Cankle"? John: "Good lineman have Cankles, not calf and ankle" Al : "What exactly is a Cankle?" John: "It's when you don't have a calf or an ankle but just one continous muscle" God love em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forbeskin Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Originally posted by Leonard Washington WHAT?!?!?! NO MORE MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL!???!?!? IS THIS TRUE!??! HOW COME NO ONE IS COMPLAINING? I believe ESPN is taking over Monday nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trickydog Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Originally posted by GoSkinsGo Football without Madden doesn't seem right. I don't care what anyone says who else would come up w/ the term "Cankle"? John: "Good lineman have Cankles, not calf and ankle" Al : "What exactly is a Cankle?" John: "It's when you don't have a calf or an ankle but just one continous muscle" God love em. Stuff like that was funny when I was thirteen and in seventh grade. I'd do stuff similar to that like name part of my anatomy my "'taint." Because "'taint quite my nut sack, ‘taint quite my ass crack!" and we all thought it was funny, when we were thirteen. But I've grown up since then and word mergers like that are just no longer amusing. That is why Madden must leave television and all sports commentating forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Money Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 IN 2006 PEOPLE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. S Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 still sucks, even if it is for 2006. Was always nice having MNF around on local channels. Kinda an end of an era I guess. Now, why would they keep Madden? I especially love his commentary in the video game...:doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridironmike Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Its a great move for NBC. They were really stung by the loss of the NFL and tried their best to fill the void with the defunct XFL and the AFL. I expect the AFL to stay on NBC (Sweet revenue sharing deal) and increase in value when the NFL lands back there. For credibility, NBC needed a big name and they got the biggest (like it or not). It will be interesting to see who they pair him with. Who would make the best partner? Eli Gold perhaps. He is very professional and has football background with Alabama. He's also done some AFL on TNN and now on NBC. He has a sense of humor too, which I think would fit well with Madden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denverdan Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 NBC please hire Pat Summerall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qb18_200400 Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Madden sucks damn it, I say the same thing he does usually 5 minutes before him. he is so predictable, he says the same thing all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlinginSammy HOF '63 Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 I really like the Sunday night crew. I hope they do Monday nights. Mike Patrick is my favorite play by play guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qb18_200400 Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Originally posted by denverdan NBC please hire Pat Summerall joking right??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Originally posted by Trickydog Darn it! I was hoping Madden was going to go from ABC to RIP. not so awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlinginSammy HOF '63 Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Originally posted by qb18_200400 he is so predictable, he says the same thing all the time. Just like his video game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimster Posted June 15, 2005 Author Share Posted June 15, 2005 Originally posted by SlinginSammy HOF '63 I really like the Sunday night crew. I hope they do Monday nights. Mike Patrick is my favorite play by play guy. I agree. - I'd like to see Mike Patrick, Theisman and maybe a former defensive player from this era to add some different perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChocolateCitySkin Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 :rubeyes: where did ESPN get the money to afford that?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkart Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Originally posted by Trickydog Stuff like that was funny when I was thirteen and in seventh grade. I'd do stuff similar to that like name part of my anatomy my "'taint." Because "'taint quite my nut sack, ‘taint quite my ass crack!" and we all thought it was funny, when we were thirteen. But I've grown up since then and word mergers like that are just no longer amusing. That is why Madden must leave television and all sports commentating forever. Madden wouldn't say anything as STUPID as that, Geeezz you are a "taint' both a nut sack and an A$$!!:doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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