John Madden passed

[Rammer]

Who didn’t love him?

[armyram]

Definitely sad sad news. I was wondering if all was good with him because he hasn’t been in the spot light in awhile. RIP Sir! Thank you for all the great football memories!

[Rampager66]

Football was good to John Madden and he in turn was good for it...
Rip big guy...

[TheLARamGuy]

This is a big loss to football. For my money he was the best commentator by a country mile. Most of the talking heads that cover games for TV sound like nothing to me. Totally lame commentary. You could feel the love and the passion in his voice and he knew the game like few today understand it. May you rest in eternal peace.

[NorCal RF]

Always was a fan. Coached at Allan Hancock College that I attended many years later that honestly no one knows that college.

Listen to him, like we all did here in the Bay Area, every Monday morning for 20 years on KCBS radio who he had his weekly show with. Must listen every week.

He coached his players, just like Dick Vermeil, in a way where them as people was his first priority during a time when it was rare. Always admired that from both of them.

RIP coach and thank-you.

[unclesams]

Rest easy John Madden, you will never be forgotten, and you are indeed a legend!!

[1945Rams]

Right after a special about him. Fishy.
This pretty much guarantees a Raiders win Sunday, I think.
Maybe even a deep playoffs run.

[Rams since '66]

Never liked him as a coach.
Loved him as a broadcaster.
Madden & Pat Summerall were the best NFL broadcasting tandem ever IMO.
Their last game together was the Ram's SB loss to NE.

[Utah Rams Fan]

Always was a fan. Coached at Allan Hancock College that I attended many years later that honestly no one knows that college.

Listen to him, like we all did here in the Bay Area, every Monday morning for 20 years on KCBS radio who he had his weekly show with. Must listen every week.

He coached his players, just like Dick Vermeil, in a way where them as people was his first priority during a time when it was rare. Always admired that from both of them.

RIP coach and thank-you.

Santa Maria

[Utah Rams Fan]

Huge loss….he was football

[1945Rams]

Right after a special about him. Fishy.
This pretty much guarantees a Raiders win Sunday, I think.
Maybe even a deep playoffs run.

You really have no decency, Cleveland.

Not the time to post your conspiracy theory BS.

Who knows, maybe Raiders win. But take a minute to respect the man at least.

Just no class by you. Seriously. Trash post.

And here we all thought w you starting a new account, you could turn over a new leaf.

Welp. I’ll let everyone else decide.

Excuse me? You really have no clue what's happening. This is called predictive programing.
Has nothing to do with class and respect.
The new leaf is not bringing up politics in the Rams section.
Remember when Kevin Greene died? He was a Packers coach who played for Rams.
He died Dec 21, Rams clinch playoffs Jan 3rd and end up losing to Packers Jan 16. In playoffs.

[NorCal RF]

You really have no decency, Cleveland.

Not the time to post your conspiracy theory BS.

Who knows, maybe Raiders win. But take a minute to respect the man at least.

Just no class by you. Seriously. Trash post.

And here we all thought w you starting a new account, you could turn over a new leaf.

Welp. I’ll let everyone else decide.

Excuse me? You really have no clue what's happening. This is called predictive programing.
Has nothing to do with class and respect.
The new leaf is not bringing up politics in the Rams section.
Remember when Kevin Greene died? He was a Packers coach who played for Rams.
He died Dec 21, Rams clinch playoffs Jan 3rd and end up losing to Packers Jan 16. In playoffs.

It has everything to do with class and respect and you have none. No room for such BS IMO.

If you are indeed Cleveland well you need help.

[NorCal RF]

Santa Maria

I know this school well. Love Santa Maria area.

Grew up in Lompoc DM about 20 minutes from Santa Maria……………

[1945Rams]

44 years ago ,Dec 24 1977, Ghost to the post.
He dies 5 days after the anniversary.
And guess who they play this weekend.. Colts.

[Ants]

You really have no decency, Cleveland.

Not the time to post your conspiracy theory BS.

Who knows, maybe Raiders win. But take a minute to respect the man at least.

Just no class by you. Seriously. Trash post.

And here we all thought w you starting a new account, you could turn over a new leaf.

Welp. I’ll let everyone else decide.

Excuse me? You really have no clue what's happening. This is called predictive programing.
Has nothing to do with class and respect.
The new leaf is not bringing up politics in the Rams section.
Remember when Kevin Greene died? He was a Packers coach who played for Rams.
He died Dec 21, Rams clinch playoffs Jan 3rd and end up losing to Packers Jan 16. In playoffs.

Yeah, that had NOTHING to do with the Rams having a really good team.

[UK Rams Fan]

He was the NFL god in my books.

His knowledge of the game and commentary had no boundaries.

I spent many many hours of my life playing the console game synonymous with his name. (Madden 2003 was still the best cover) ;)

Thanks for all the great memories John. You will be missed.
I feel a documentary watch coming on.

RIP

[UK Rams Fan]

Right after a special about him. Fishy.
This pretty much guarantees a Raiders win Sunday, I think.
Maybe even a deep playoffs run.

^ Ok... Who let the clown back in?

[Yorkshire Ram]

He was the NFL god in my books.

His knowledge of the game and commentary had no boundaries.

I spent many many hours of my life playing the console game synonymous with his name. (Madden 2003 was still the best cover) ;)

Thanks for all the great memories John. You will be missed.
I feel a documentary watch coming on.

RIP

Spot on mate. John Madden was a giant of the game. Was a huge name over here too, which speaks volumes about his knowledge, style and the way he was able to spread the word about the game he loved.

RIP

[Jack85Youngblood]

John Madden was a legend. Maybe the the most important figure in NFL history. Of course my favorite quote by him is this:

“If a Martian landed in my backyard, knocked on my door and asked me ‘What’s a football player?’ I’d go get Jack Youngblood.” – JOHN MADDEN

Taken from Youngblood's book

[ocram23]

absolutely crushed by this horrible news. I thought something was up a couple of weeks ago when they were promoting this and Madden has not been seen in a while.
Being a SDSU alum was always a fan of Madden. Everything he touched turned to gold. Madden is football and just a horrible loss to us football fans.

[ocram23]

absolutely crushed by this horrible news. I thought something was up a couple of weeks ago when they were promoting this and Madden has not been seen in a while.
Being a SDSU alum was always a fan of Madden. Everything he touched turned to gold. Madden is football and just a horrible loss to us football fans.

I think the league needs to name the Superbowl or something like that after him. I mean name me one other person that has had a larger more positive influence on the game.

I remember back when we was in his prime broadcasting, people I knew who had no clue about football or could careless, would watch football just because of him. He drove an unreal amount of people to this game that maybe never would have watched.

I totally agree. I know Lombardi is considered to be the GOAT but I would argue Madden had a bigger impact in the overall equation. Crazy to think it took the HOF 30 yrs to elect him in. what a joke

[ocram23]

amen. McMahon is a complete disaster now...Sad to see him now.....RG needs to do more IMO.

never heard about anyone blaming Madden for this issue. pure insanity

[ocram23]

Excuse me? You really have no clue what's happening. This is called predictive programing.
Has nothing to do with class and respect.
The new leaf is not bringing up politics in the Rams section.
Remember when Kevin Greene died? He was a Packers coach who played for Rams.
He died Dec 21, Rams clinch playoffs Jan 3rd and end up losing to Packers Jan 16. In playoffs.

Ok Cleveland….That’s it. I’ve had enough. Your mind boggling B.S. post is done for me.

Between you and Toast. I’m actually blocking. Only have done this w ONE other poster, ever. Now I’m at 3.

Time to get back to football and football conversations.

No more conspiracy theories, trashing our team, basically constant trash post.

I’m done.

You and Toast take care of yourselves, Cleveland. Hope things work out for you two and you both find happiness.

I’m out.

did cleveland create a new login name? too funny

[Rampager66]

absolutely crushed by this horrible news. I thought something was up a couple of weeks ago when they were promoting this and Madden has not been seen in a while.
Being a SDSU alum was always a fan of Madden. Everything he touched turned to gold. Madden is football and just a horrible loss to us football fans.

I think the league needs to name the Superbowl or something like that after him. I mean name me one other person that has had a larger more positive influence on the game.

I remember back when we was in his prime broadcasting, people I knew who had no clue about football or could careless, would watch football just because of him. He drove an unreal amount of people to this game that maybe never would have watched.

Maybe they could name the coach of the year award after him..

[ocram23]

Never liked him as a coach.
Loved him as a broadcaster.
Madden & Pat Summerall were the best NFL broadcasting tandem ever IMO.
Their last game together was the Ram's SB loss to NE.

winniest coach in NFL history...hmmm

[Rams since '66]

absolutely crushed by this horrible news. I thought something was up a couple of weeks ago when they were promoting this and Madden has not been seen in a while.
Being a SDSU alum was always a fan of Madden. Everything he touched turned to gold. Madden is football and just a horrible loss to us football fans.

I think the league needs to name the Superbowl or something like that after him. I mean name me one other person that has had a larger more positive influence on the game.

I remember back when we was in his prime broadcasting, people I knew who had no clue about football or could careless, would watch football just because of him. He drove an unreal amount of people to this game that maybe never would have watched.

Roger Good.....uh, never mind.

[Rampager66]

Link to a Vid of Madden and Summerall calling the Rams/Bears, NFC Championship Jan 1986... Madden being Madden

[Utah Rams Fan]

I know this school well. Love Santa Maria area.

Grew up in Lompoc DM about 20 minutes from Santa Maria……………

I lived in Morro Bay for 16 years. My daughter currently lives in Orcutt. I was just down there for Christmas.