No more 6-legged turkeys? Madden retires

[cheesner]

I think Madden has been going downhill for a bit and this is past due. I remember a game a few years ago where he is looking at a pass play and insisting the guy got his feet in when the ball bounced out of his hands. Madden kept saying, 'they have got to challenge this, see, right there, he got that other foot down'. He replayed it several times never once noticing that the player never actually caught the ball.

[BZnDallas]

are commentators allowed in the pro football HOF?? does anybody know the time length known for commentators making it into the hall of fame?... is it the same as players, 5 years?... can a commentator make it into the hall of fame even though he is already there as a player or coach???

not sure about all of this but in any event, does anybody think Madden wants his last hooorah to be on that stage with Brett as they both get inducted into the HOF???

just a thought

[SnakeLH2006]

I swear to god, if Cris Collinsworth is chosen to replace Madden, I will shoot someone.

Lock and load. It's Collinsworth.

That's fine. Why all the hate on ole Colly? Snake used to hate him years ago, but now really likes Chris. He opinionated, doesn't back down, and most importantly is smart about football. I never really cared one way or the other about Madden, as he was interesting in a Dan Dierdorf type of bonehead announcer way, but was overall knowledgable. Colly is much better, as I like how he has this snarky way of telling it like it is.

It could be worse...how bout Joe "I polished off half a case of bourbon and don't know shit, but will ramble on and on and on about LT breaking my leg on MNF" Theismann from ESPN or even worse Tony "I will go on and on and on about pointless ass shit then throw politics up there, and then still have no idea who's winning the game" Kornheiser. That dude is so FUCKING annoying.

Madden is old..like almost 80 now I think, but needs time to visit the Favre compound in Kiln with the Madden Cruiser (with Pat Summerall in tow to give tips on brewing "real" moonshine) to blog about Brett's beaver dams and deer stands on his Twitter.

[Fritz]

Fritz agrees with Snake regarding Collinsworth, Theismann, and Kornholer.

I don't find Collinsworth annoying - he's knowledgeable, and while I can understand how some might find him "snarky" I don't really get that vibe. He's not a self-absorbed abrasive nitwit like Theisman, and he's not the narccisistic (sp?) punk that Kornholer was.

Madden fell into the black pit of the obvious his last few years, though he seemed better this past year, at least a bit. But it was time.

[sheepshead]

I'll miss Madden, the old Madden. I for one like Collinsworth. Cocky smart ass and knows his shit. (like me)

[MJZiggy]

are commentators allowed in the pro football HOF?? does anybody know the time length known for commentators making it into the hall of fame?... is it the same as players, 5 years?... can a commentator make it into the hall of fame even though he is already there as a player or coach???

not sure about all of this but in any event, does anybody think Madden wants his last hooorah to be on that stage with Brett as they both get inducted into the HOF???

just a thought

Madden's already in the Hall...

[BZnDallas]

are commentators allowed in the pro football HOF?? does anybody know the time length known for commentators making it into the hall of fame?... is it the same as players, 5 years?... can a commentator make it into the hall of fame even though he is already there as a player or coach???

not sure about all of this but in any event, does anybody think Madden wants his last hooorah to be on that stage with Brett as they both get inducted into the HOF???

just a thought

Madden's already in the Hall...

as stated in my previous post... the question was if you could be in it as a commentator and a player or a coach... i guess i'm wondering if there is a different section for commentators, thats all...

[mraynrand]

i guess i'm wondering if there is a different section for commentators, thats all...

Yes: The Howard Cosell wing of the HOF:

[DonHutson]

as stated in my previous post... the question was if you could be in it as a commentator and a player or a coach... i guess i'm wondering if there is a different section for commentators, thats all...

Unlike baseball there isn't a special wing for broadcasters. You can be inducted as a 'contributor' (typically team founders, ex-commissioners, etc.). Perhaps Madden could be re-inducted someday as a contributor - or his current induction could be expanded. I don't really know. I would think someone could get in as both a player and a coach if they deserved it for both (though to my knowledge, nobody actually has). I don't see why this would be any different.

[Joemailman]

Actually, there are 6 members included in more than one category, including Curly Lambeau. http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/positions.html

[DonHutson]

Actually, there are 6 members included in more than one category, including Curly Lambeau. http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/positions.html

I believe all of them were inducted once for everything though, no? They were early NFL'ers that concluded all of their careers prior to the creation of the Hall. I should have said, I can't think of anyone who's been inducted twice for different portions of their career.

Madden would be a different case in that he ended a Hall of Fame worthy second career after already being inducted. So I'm still not sure how they would handle that.

[MJZiggy]

I think they'd just add to the engraving with the current bust. I can't see there being two Madden statues in the same hall. Didn't he say that the first one would be spending eternity annoying all the other busts?

[BZnDallas]

I think they'd just add to the engraving with the current bust. I can't see there being two Madden statues in the same hall. Didn't he say that the first one would be spending eternity annoying all the other busts?

i agree with ya ziggy, don't think they would put two statues in the HOF... and would probably just add another engraving or something like that... would he then be invited to the ceremony again?... and share the stage with his all-time fav Favre... i bet he would love to share the stage with brett... hahaha... there is something to think about... but thats just one guys opinion...