How can we get Madden off MNF?

[OpIv37]

I missed most of the MNF games this season because I had a really late class on Mondays, but I did manage to catch most of the Dolphins/Eagles game, and was quickly reminded of why John Madden is washed up. Here's a paraphrase of one of his insightful comments after Ricky Williams got stuffed for a 1 yard gain:

"That was excellent defense. They controlled the line of scrimmage, forced him to the outside then swarmed to the ball. Now THAT's how you play a Ricky Williams run".

Um, yeah, isn't that how you stop EVERY back whether it's Walter Payton or the 4th string walk-on for UB? He takes this defensive scheme that's as old as the sport of football and talks it up as though the Eagles had suddenly found a magic answer, right there on that play.

Madden was a great coach and has his name on some great video games, but his commentary is just mindless rambling.

[Ð]

They should bring in Don Cherry

[OpIv37]

Originally posted by Ð
They should bring in Don Cherry

?? I always thought he was a hockey guy. Although it doesn't take much to have better commentary than Madden- if he's watched more than 2 football games, he's probably good to go

[Ebenezer]

stop watching...sadly...

[OpIv37]

Originally posted by Ebenezer
stop watching...sadly...

Or, we could just do the old Buffalo/Van Miller thing- turn the sound off on the TV and pick up the game on the radio- I'm sure it's broadcast nationally. That's probably a better idea

[Jan Reimers]

Bring him in as our next HC.

[Thailog80]

Smith & Wesson.

[bigbry]

Originally posted by OpIv37
I missed most of the MNF games this season because I had a really late class on Mondays, but I did manage to catch most of the Dolphins/Eagles game, and was quickly reminded of why John Madden is washed up. Here's a paraphrase of one of his insightful comments after Ricky Williams got stuffed for a 1 yard gain:

"That was excellent defense. They controlled the line of scrimmage, forced him to the outside then swarmed to the ball. Now THAT's how you play a Ricky Williams run".

Um, yeah, isn't that how you stop EVERY back whether it's Walter Payton or the 4th string walk-on for UB? He takes this defensive scheme that's as old as the sport of football and talks it up as though the Eagles had suddenly found a magic answer, right there on that play.

Madden was a great coach and has his name on some great video games, but his commentary is just mindless rambling.

I havnt listen to Madden for years in my home. When I'm having a few with my friends Im amazed by what he says. Hes stoooopid!


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