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RyanMoody21 · 09-20-2009, 10:25 PM

Just watching the little clip on SNF about John and his retirement. It made me come to the realization, I shouldn't hold disdain for him, but I do.

In fact I met him years ago and he seemed very genuine to his television persona. Yes he stumbles over sentences, but his "common man" approach to football was something I always respected even though I found it repetitive and annoying.

Somewhere between 05 and now, I started to judge my opinion of John Madden with my opinion of the game with his namesake. For whatever reason, just thought I would share this and wonder if anybody felt the same way.

salbowski · 09-20-2009, 10:33 PM

Spanky · 09-20-2009, 11:30 PM

It's not just the pathetic game from 06 to 09 on next gen that shapes my opinion of him, it's also the irrational and bizarre love affair he has with Bert Fever that rubs me the wrong way.

Segagendude · 09-21-2009, 04:17 AM

Nope. Just like ANY product with a famous athlete's name on it, if it's junk, doesn't change my opinions about them.

Madden used to actually sit with devs and guide them thru on making the games "back in the day". Lately, seems EA just stamps his name on the cover. I don't even think John knows what his game has become lately. He's too busy counting the $$$$$.

*edit* I actually like M10, I was referring more to 06,07,08,and 09...

Jump · 09-21-2009, 06:04 AM

No. I doubt he has any real involvement with the decisions/development of the game.

Spanky · 09-21-2009, 01:35 PM

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	No. I doubt he has any real involvement with the decisions/development of the game.

Then maybe he should, instead of sitting around and counting his millions and polishing his 8 by 10 glossy of Bert Fever.

R.Moncrief · 09-21-2009, 01:42 PM

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	It's not just the pathetic game from 06 to 09 on next gen that shapes my opinion of him, it's also the irrational and bizarre love affair he has with Bert Fever that rubs me the wrong way.

Sorta like Rich Eisen and Ochocinco.

That love affair actually makes me wonder why the other guys on NFL Network don't all get up and beat Eisen to a pulp.

That said, I'm a huge Eisen fan.

countryboy · 09-21-2009, 01:46 PM

ummm...no.

09-20-2009, 10:25 PM	#1
RyanMoody21 Pro OVR: 21 Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 696 Blog Entries: 4	Separating The Game and Man Just watching the little clip on SNF about John and his retirement. It made me come to the realization, I shouldn't hold disdain for him, but I do. In fact I met him years ago and he seemed very genuine to his television persona. Yes he stumbles over sentences, but his "common man" approach to football was something I always respected even though I found it repetitive and annoying. Somewhere between 05 and now, I started to judge my opinion of John Madden with my opinion of the game with his namesake. For whatever reason, just thought I would share this and wonder if anybody felt the same way.

09-20-2009, 10:33 PM	#2
salbowski Banned OVR: 13 Join Date: Aug 2008	Re: Separating The Game and Man Nope

09-20-2009, 11:30 PM	#3
Spanky MVP OVR: 22 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: I'm with Leather, at Plato's Retreat	Re: Separating The Game and Man It's not just the pathetic game from 06 to 09 on next gen that shapes my opinion of him, it's also the irrational and bizarre love affair he has with Bert Fever that rubs me the wrong way. __________________ It's on me. I shook his hand too hard. It was a hard ... kind of a slap-shake. "What? You can't challenge a scoring play?''

09-21-2009, 04:17 AM	#4
Segagendude Banned OVR: 24 Join Date: Aug 2008	Re: Separating The Game and Man Nope. Just like ANY product with a famous athlete's name on it, if it's junk, doesn't change my opinions about them. Madden used to actually sit with devs and guide them thru on making the games "back in the day". Lately, seems EA just stamps his name on the cover. I don't even think John knows what his game has become lately. He's too busy counting the $$$$$. edit I actually like M10, I was referring more to 06,07,08,and 09...

09-21-2009, 06:04 AM	#5
Jump Pro OVR: 12 Join Date: Sep 2008	Re: Separating The Game and Man No. I doubt he has any real involvement with the decisions/development of the game.

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09-21-2009, 01:46 PM	#8
countryboy Then..Now...Forever OVR: 62 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Greenville, IN Posts: 51,642 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Separating The Game and Man ummm...no. __________________ I can't shave with my eyes closed, meaning each day I have to look at myself in the mirror and respect who I see. I miss the old days of Operation Sports :( Louisville Cardinals/St.Louis Cardinals

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