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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Dec 28, 2021 22:39:42 GMT -5
The great coach, broadcaster, personality, pitchman has passed away at age 85
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Post by ts1970 on Dec 28, 2021 23:44:22 GMT -5
Always enjoyed his commentary and presence on TV. He came across with a good sense of humor and was an entertaining, knowledgeable football personality. Rest In Peace, John.
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Post by longsuffering on Dec 29, 2021 3:15:42 GMT -5
His picture goes on the side of my bus.
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Post by bfoley82 on Dec 29, 2021 4:23:47 GMT -5
Highly recommend watching the All-Madden documentary which Fox is rerunning on Thursday evening.
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Post by Non Alum Dave on Dec 29, 2021 6:34:01 GMT -5
Dick Vitale and John Madden had similar impacts on their sports as broadcasters. RIP big man.
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Dec 29, 2021 10:38:43 GMT -5
My favorite Madden story comes from the great documentary on the life of Vince Lombardi. In it, Madden tells about being a young coach, apparently very confident in his coaching abilities. I'm guessing this is before he was an NFL head coach. He attends a football coaching conference and goes to a breakout session where Lombardi is going to talk about the Packers Power Sweep play. Paraphrasing, Madden says "I went into the session thinking 'what is this guy going to be able to teach me", and three hours later I came out realizing that I knew nothing about coaching football".
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Post by WCHC Sports on Dec 29, 2021 10:40:15 GMT -5
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Post by timholycross on Dec 29, 2021 11:09:16 GMT -5
Some time in the 80s I recall one of the local Boston TV stations caught up with him at Harvard Stadium: at a Harvard/Brown game where there was a son on each team. A quick interview saying how proud he was and just enjoying the game with a big cigar in his mouth. The way it should be for parents when their child is playing sports, but often isn't.
Sadly, not too many men (one woman, Lee Meredith, still with us) left from those legendary Miller Lite commercials. Bob Uecker's the only one that comes to mind.
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Post by Tom on Dec 29, 2021 11:51:16 GMT -5
Sadly, not too many men (one woman, Lee Meredith, still with us) left from those legendary Miller Lite commercials. Bob Uecker's the only one that comes to mind. Shame on you.. At least one other name should come to mind. Check out the guy one the left. |
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Post by timholycross on Dec 29, 2021 12:02:20 GMT -5
Heinsohn's performance in those commercials overshadows any other ex-Celt that appeared in them.
Sam and Nellie are still around, too. Nellie grows weed (legally) on a farm in Maui. Sounds like a nice life.
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Dec 29, 2021 12:03:56 GMT -5
Boog Powell is still with us and Bob Cousy of course
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Post by sader81 on Dec 29, 2021 12:46:08 GMT -5
My favorite Madden story comes from the great documentary on the life of Vince Lombardi. In it, Madden tells about being a young coach, apparently very confident in his coaching abilities. I'm guessing this is before he was an NFL head coach. He attends a football coaching conference and goes to a breakout session where Lombardi is going to talk about the Packers Power Sweep play. Paraphrasing, Madden says "I went into the session thinking 'what is this guy going to be able to teach me", and three hours later I came out realizing that I knew nothing about coaching football". Had a similar experience coaching HS football in the 90s. Went to a clinic by Tom Coughlin (NYGiants & BC) where he went over the passing game. It was all Greek to me - I asked a couple long time coaches what they thought; they had no clue either! |
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Post by rgs318 on Dec 29, 2021 13:03:11 GMT -5
Madden knew football (from a number of angles) and was willing and happy to share that knowledge with others. I will miss his contributions to the sport and to broadcasting. May his soul rest in peace.
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Post by timholycross on Dec 29, 2021 13:17:22 GMT -5
My favorite Madden story comes from the great documentary on the life of Vince Lombardi. In it, Madden tells about being a young coach, apparently very confident in his coaching abilities. I'm guessing this is before he was an NFL head coach. He attends a football coaching conference and goes to a breakout session where Lombardi is going to talk about the Packers Power Sweep play. Paraphrasing, Madden says "I went into the session thinking 'what is this guy going to be able to teach me", and three hours later I came out realizing that I knew nothing about coaching football". Had a similar experience coaching HS football in the 90s. Went to a clinic by Tom Coughlin (NYGiants & BC) where he went over the passing game. It was all Greek to me - I asked a couple long time coaches what they thought; they had no clue either! I'm sure there are a lot of solid plans laid out by lecturing coaches; the only problem is that the plans work just fine if you have the talent to implement them. |
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Post by mm67 on Dec 29, 2021 15:15:11 GMT -5
Plans are great. Kudos to plans.
But... Eveyone has a plan till they get punched in the mouth, to paraphrase Mike Tyson.
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Post by sader1970 on Dec 29, 2021 15:21:23 GMT -5
Or they get their ear bitten off.   |
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Post by Tom on Dec 31, 2021 19:41:27 GMT -5
Heinsohn's performance in those commercials overshadows any other ex-Celt that appeared in them. Sam and Nellie are still around, too. Nellie grows weed (legally) on a farm in Maui. Sounds like a nice life. I think I jinxed things with my post. Sam Jones died today |
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Post by longsuffering on Dec 31, 2021 21:14:06 GMT -5
Heinsohn's performance in those commercials overshadows any other ex-Celt that appeared in them. Sam and Nellie are still around, too. Nellie grows weed (legally) on a farm in Maui. Sounds like a nice life. I think I jinxed things with my post. Sam Jones died today Betty White, too. You took down a couple of icons. |
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Post by rgs318 on Dec 31, 2021 22:30:59 GMT -5
Sad to see Betty White miss her 100th birthday party. I'll bet it would have been a good one.
May her soul rest in peace.
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Post by longsuffering on Dec 31, 2021 23:32:06 GMT -5
Sad to see Betty White miss her 100th birthday party. I'll bet it would have been a good one. May her soul rest in peace. Yes, I believe George Burns had been booked at the Palladian in London to perform on his 100th birthday but didn't make it. |
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Post by longsuffering on Jan 1, 2022 2:00:05 GMT -5
Four minutes of Sam Jones highlights.
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