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Sorry to interrupt the discussions but just read that John Madden's passed away.
Now I know zero about American football (okay maybe this season I've been reading up a little) but even from the 1990s, playing Sega Megadrive (Genesis) or reading UK games mags, you couldn't escape from hearing about the Madden titles. Long before FIFA (or Winning Eleven) churned out their sports titles, you had Madden. The title on those compendium games I just never even bothered to open yet with a face so recognisable.
Hero for any of you guys? Rest in peace, nevertheless, icon.
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Sorry to interrupt the discussions but just read that John Madden's passed away.
Now I know zero about American football (okay maybe this season I've been reading up a little) but even from the 1990s, playing Sega Megadrive (Genesis) or reading UK games mags, you couldn't escape from hearing about the Madden titles. Long before FIFA (or Winning Eleven) churned out their sports titles, you had Madden. The title on those compendium games I just never even bothered to open yet with a face so recognisable.
Hero for any of you guys? Rest in peace, nevertheless, icon.
He wasn't so much of a hero as he was an icon. He was a legendary Monday night football announcer and was the face and voice of football for such a long time. And like you said throw in the gaming industry and madden football and you have a legend. Some people are just bigger than the game itself and madden was one of those guys. Fun fact, he never flew anywhere because he was claustrophobic, he drove a tricked out bus across the country every week.
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December 30, 2021, 04:12:26 AM |
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Sorry to interrupt the discussions but just read that John Madden's passed away.
Now I know zero about American football (okay maybe this season I've been reading up a little) but even from the 1990s, playing Sega Megadrive (Genesis) or reading UK games mags, you couldn't escape from hearing about the Madden titles. Long before FIFA (or Winning Eleven) churned out their sports titles, you had Madden. The title on those compendium games I just never even bothered to open yet with a face so recognisable.
Hero for any of you guys? Rest in peace, nevertheless, icon.
It was surprising news to hear early yesterday for me when I saw it on the news. Because they just had a film broadcasted Christmas day on paying tribute to him for all that he has done for the football world, then a few days later this happens. https://www.foxsports.com/presspass/latest-news/2021/12/02/fox-sports-celebrates-football-legend-john-madden-christmas-day-original-documentary-maddenSo now they have had to make a film so to commemorate him on his life accomplishes in the football world. https://www.raiders.com/news/nfl-network-to-honor-john-madden-with-special-programming-2021He will sorely missed for certain. RIP John Madden.
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He wasn't so much of a hero as he was an icon. He was a legendary Monday night football announcer and was the face and voice of football for such a long time. And like you said throw in the gaming industry and madden football and you have a legend. Some people are just bigger than the game itself and madden was one of those guys.
Fun fact, he never flew anywhere because he was claustrophobic, he drove a tricked out bus across the country every week.
Yeah, to the point even a non-NFLer would know his name (myself the prime example). Madden's not a big title anymore these days though, just asked my kid and he has no idea who that is. Claustrophobia, makes sense for a guy used to an open playing field. Reminds me of Bergkamp who had a fear of flying, so he just didn't even get named in Champions League games.
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He wasn't so much of a hero as he was an icon. He was a legendary Monday night football announcer and was the face and voice of football for such a long time. And like you said throw in the gaming industry and madden football and you have a legend. Some people are just bigger than the game itself and madden was one of those guys.
Fun fact, he never flew anywhere because he was claustrophobic, he drove a tricked out bus across the country every week.
Yeah, to the point even a non-NFLer would know his name (myself the prime example). Madden's not a big title anymore these days though, just asked my kid and he has no idea who that is. Claustrophobia, makes sense for a guy used to an open playing field. Reminds me of Bergkamp who had a fear of flying, so he just didn't even get named in Champions League games. Yeah this was a pretty sad loss to the world of NFL football. Madden has been mostly known for his announcing, and “off the beaten path” announcing, but he was also a legendary coach. I believe he had a 75% winning percentage for his career. Also kids definitely know who he is if they like sports and video games
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December 30, 2021, 02:52:18 PM |
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First time I actually saw who the man was, from a video game box in the store: ![](https://ip.bitcointalk.org/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ibb.co%2FXpyMQYd%2F29madden-gaming-90-super-Jumbo.jpg&t=665&c=fj2fyYB90rdzHA) Think it was genesis and didn't even know he was a coach until I seen him doing commentary on the weekend NFL games. He was good at everything that he did and it is fitting there is no Thursday night football this week. So to give the fans a break for the loss of a great icon to the game of football. The New York Times just published an article about how he made his name so recognizable to the world of the gaming consoles. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/29/sports/football/john-madden-nfl-video-game.html
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It's getting a bit tricky as the spreads are so high this week but I like the Raiders +9.5 vs Colts, both teams still fighting for the playoffs spot and I think the Raiders will be needing the win more so i'm expecting this to be a close match. I know it's not a good idea to depend on teams that have more stake in the match but I just think that 9 points are a lot and the only time the Colts won by 9 or more was against the Jets, Jags, and Patriots.
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The matches today will likely shape how the final table looks like come the playoffs. I am staying away from these matches(as ralle14 had mentioned "It is getting tricky" to predict who will win these matchups. So I am only looking at the Chiefs game as the Bengals will likely get massacred by the way Mahomes have been playing. Will be going for another stellar performance and taking him to pass over 305.5 yards if that is at play on a betbuilder. Only about two more hours to put in your bets on the majority of the matches being played early on today: https://sportsbet.io/sports/american-football/matches/today
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Think it was genesis and didn't even know he was a coach until I seen him doing commentary on the weekend NFL games.
Yeah I mentioned it was in the 1990s and on Sega Megadrive (Genesis for you folks in the US). And when they made all those bootleg "compilations" or you see the UK gaming magazines, Madden always always always made it on the list. Huge Packers win last night so it's great news for me, thought it's time for a nice update on my outright picks for MLB winner: Steelers @37.3 Dolphins @34 Patriots @34 Seahawks @25.2 Packers @14.2 According to Sportsbet.io odds right now, these are the latest odds. Struck out odds were from a month ago. Seahawks out of playoffs, so I got 4 picks left alive including the favourites right now: Packers, hey! Steelers @91 251Dolphins @251 151Patriots @8 17Seahawks @251Packers @8.5 4.60
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According to Sportsbet.io odds right now, these are the latest odds. Struck out odds were from a month ago. Seahawks out of playoffs, so I got 4 picks left alive including the favourites right now: Packers, hey!
Packers @8.5 4.60
From 8.5 to 4.6 nice catch and best of luck, that'd be a nice hedge opportunity if they reach the finals. Today we have another tricky matchup as the Steelers still have a chance to qualify if they win while the Browns already missed their chance but at the same time this would be a good chance to crush Steeler's playoff chances. Steelers might be the pick at first glance but i'll go with the Browns @2.20 as I see value in them knowing they have a good running game while the Steelers have one of the worst run defense.
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From 8.5 to 4.6 nice catch and best of luck, that'd be a nice hedge opportunity if they reach the finals. Today we have another tricky matchup as the Steelers still have a chance to qualify if they win while the Browns already missed their chance but at the same time this would be a good chance to crush Steeler's playoff chances. Steelers might be the pick at first glance but i'll go with the Browns @2.20 as I see value in them knowing they have a good running game while the Steelers have one of the worst run defense. Yeah, the best case scenario for me would be to have 2 picks left in the last legs (I'm still trying to figure out how this all works but it seems that there will be 4 final playoff teams right? Then it'd be a perfect way to hedge in a big way to guarantee some kind of payout. Steelers won quite convincingly too, Roethlisberger's final home game perhaps? Now it looks like they need to get past the showdown with Ravens on Sunday, and then I'll have Steelers and Packers in with a shout heh. Bookies only trimmed their odds by 20% though, so clearly an outsider. Dolphins also eliminated boo... so I only have 3 tickets left alive. Steelers @91 > 251 > 201Dolphins @251 151Patriots @8 > 17Seahawks @251Packers @8.5 > 4.60
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^^ I went with the Cleveland Browns just like ralle14 did but was disappointed with the way Mayfield was playing with those interceptions, passes swatted down and getting sacked by T.J Watts really defined the evening for him.
Steelers really owned the game and to have Roethlisberger shine infront of the home crowd made it a good night in Pittsburgh.
I would like to see either Green Bay or Pittsburgh make it to the Superbowl, You were lucky to get them at the odds you did @buwaytress so hoping to see either of them in there to get that win.
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Finally, we have some NFL action this Saturday going for both favorites Cowboys + Chiefs @1.80, I think these two teams need to end their last match with a win if they want to keep their current seed and possibly move up from the standings depending on how the other matches play out. There's a chance the Cowboys get a second seed but the chances are very slim as it requires an upset from another team. Edit: That was a close one from the Chiefs, the moneyline shot up to plus odds for a good moment during the 4th quarter and luckily Broncos fumbled the ball and Chiefs was able to convert it to a touchdown.
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Chiefs made that one against the Broncos to close near the end as Denver was about to score to take the lead. But Mahomes and crew showed why they are playoff bound with good defensive blocks in the end. Dak Prescott just annihilated the eagles having a career best 5 passing touchdowns in the game. The matches only get better here on in.
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I went with the Chargers to win @1.60 i'm avoiding the spread since it's at -3.5 and I won't be surprised if it's going to be a back and forth match as these two are still fighting for the playoff spot. They also have a sportsbet special on Chargers to win and team total over 22.5 @2.20 value bet, as Chargers score a lot and it only went under once during their game against WFT, I would've taken this if I don't have a parlay going. The last time these two met it ended 28-14 in favor of the Chargers and i'm still leaning on the same outcome as the Raiders have been a hit or miss at home.
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Some major upsets starting in the earlier matches with Jacksonville and Detroit just killing the Colts and Packers. Being in the hunt these games killed those teams momentum for the remaining games going into playoffs. In the later games, both of them ended in OT with the 49ers taking down the favored Rams. And I hate to say it but ralle14 your pick for the Chargers got snuffed by a field goal. Some crazy games getting closer to the end of the regular season.
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Steelers @91 > 251 > 201 > 71 Patriots @8 > 17 > 21 Packers @8.5 > 4.60 Above the updated odds for my picks left alive. Patriots keep getting battered, but I suppose that's to be expected, and better than a few others who went out long ago on better odds. Steelers are interesting as seem to have progressively smoothed out the waves to be 71/1 outsiders heh, who knows eh? And then my Packers still the leading favs despite the weekend downing by Detroit. Talk about losing momentum huh rdbase. Raiders - Bengals Patriots - Bills Eagles - Bucs 49ers -Cowboys Steelers - Chiefs Cardinals - Rams Packers and Titans of course get their bye. So of course, I've to back my own picks to both win, right? Double underdog yeehaw!
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^^ Yes quite ballsy to bet against the Chiefs but Roethlisberger has something to prove and won't go down quietly in that match. I do like Jones and his spunk to get things done so the Patriots line does look like a strong one. This weekend should be a good one for all those teams you have as picks.
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