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John Madden, N.F.L. Legend, dead at 85.....
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32953839/nfl-hall-fame-coach-broadcasting-icon-john-madden-dies- ^
| 12/28/21
| Basalt
Posted on 12/28/2021 4:43:08 PM PST by basalt
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To: IllumiNaughtyByNature
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posted on
12/28/2021 5:02:44 PM PST
by
SaveFerris
(The Lord, The Christ and The Messiah: Jesus Christ of Nazareth - http://www.BiblicalJesusChrist.Com/)
To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
I saw that special advertised and thought to myself Madden departed this life a few years back. Honestly thought it was a post-departure tribute. So . . . this news takes me by surprise.
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posted on
12/28/2021 5:03:48 PM PST
by
Fester Chugabrew
(No nation that sanctions the wholesale slaughter of its unborn citizens is fit to endure.)
To: basalt
Just damn.
RIP ...
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posted on
12/28/2021 5:05:00 PM PST
by
oh8eleven
(RVN '67-'68)
To: basalt
My son just texted me about Madden. I was thinking about him just an hour ago, wondering how he was.
A great coach, especially for the Raiders of that era. Plenty of headcases on those teams. ;-)
Best color commentator to sit/stand behind a mic.
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posted on
12/28/2021 5:05:27 PM PST
by
oldvirginian
(So if a cow doesn’t produce milk, is it a milk dud or an udder failure?)
To: JennysCool
NFL is truly dead and gone now.
Madden was entertaining beyond “just a game”. His mannerisms alone, could watch all day.
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posted on
12/28/2021 5:05:39 PM PST
by
drSteve78
(Je suis Deplorable. STILL)
To: basalt
Damn! FOX had an
excellent documentary on him Saturday:
All Madden. I caught only the last 45 minutes, I believe it was 90 minutes in total. Now I wonder when it was filmed because he was seated in front of a big screen, watching the various tributes and then would make comments periodically. I loved when he and Pat Summerall (sp) called games. Really, that was when football was worth watching. No colors, just 'teams', no freaking kneeling. Players had class (some did).
RIP Mr. Madden. You kept my interest in the sport alive.
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posted on
12/28/2021 5:06:19 PM PST
by
LibertyWoman
(Guard with jealous attention the public Liberty. Patrick Henry)
To: Fester Chugabrew
i didn’t know he was that old...times flies huh...
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posted on
12/28/2021 5:06:39 PM PST
by
basalt
(exas)
To: basalt
You know, there’s a rule in sports, “Don’t do anything great if you can’t handle the congratulations.”
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posted on
12/28/2021 5:07:12 PM PST
by
Autonomous User
(During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.)
To: MuttTheHoople
Olberman is Junior Varsity. And doomed to remain a dumbazz.
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posted on
12/28/2021 5:07:19 PM PST
by
drSteve78
(Je suis Deplorable. STILL)
To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
Arguably the greatest sports analyst of all time.The pro games were and are almost clinical and devoid of characters. He brought characters and made the games fun largely thru his enthusiasm.
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posted on
12/28/2021 5:08:37 PM PST
by
llevrok
(Pronouns: Me/myself/& I)
To: LibertyWoman
Man I need a link to that!
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posted on
12/28/2021 5:09:17 PM PST
by
Autonomous User
(During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.)
To: drSteve78
Left wing prick commissioner they have now makes me sick...he ruined that league....thats all im gonna say.
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posted on
12/28/2021 5:10:23 PM PST
by
basalt
(exas)
To: basalt
I learned a lot about the game by listening to Madden. Thanks John, RIP.
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posted on
12/28/2021 5:10:34 PM PST
by
HandyDandy
(Life is what you make it.)
To: basalt
Sad day. We lost one of the NFL’s greatest coaches today. Prayers up for the Madden family and friends.
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posted on
12/28/2021 5:11:52 PM PST
by
wjcsux
(RIP Rush Limbaugh 12 Jan 1951- 17 Feb 2021. We really miss you. 😢)
To: basalt
One knee equals two feet. I will always remember that as one of my early football lessons. Thanks, John. Rest In Peace.
To: basalt
RIP John Madden.
One of the best coaches ever in the NFL and the best color commentator.
Here's Faith Hill singing "Been waitin all day for Sunday night"
Video also has comments by John.
Faith Hill
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posted on
12/28/2021 5:17:49 PM PST
by
FtrPilot
To: basalt
That’s what I remember about him — his fear of flying. TV viewers were once given a tour of the gigantic bus or RV that shuttled him from one arena to another. And “doink.” And he immortalized the turducken.
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posted on
12/28/2021 5:18:22 PM PST
by
Blurb2350
(posted from my 1500-watt blow dryer)
To: basalt
Madden’s approaching the Pearly Gates, and he hears the Voice of God welcoming him. It sounds exactly like John Facenda.
One of the last links to when I watched the NFL is gone, but never forgotten. RIP Mr. Madden.
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posted on
12/28/2021 5:21:03 PM PST
by
Jay W
To: oldvirginian
>>Best color commentator to sit/stand behind a mic.
The thing I liked about him is he knew what 22 guys had done on the play prior, and could and would comment knowledgeably about what they had just done/screwed up to contribute to the play. Probably 29 guys if you count the zebras.
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posted on
12/28/2021 5:21:25 PM PST
by
FreedomPoster
(Islam delenda est)
To: basalt
RIP Coach Madden. Married to the same woman for 62 years. God bless his soul, and may the Lord bless and comfort his family.
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posted on
12/28/2021 5:24:00 PM PST
by
mass55th
("Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway." ~~ John Wayne )
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