There's so many kids who only know me from the video game. And they want to know if I'm home - and if I have a video game I can give them on Halloween. And sometimes they're surprised to learn there actually is a 'Madden.' John Madden gamegivehalloween share on social
I was a coach, and I put a lot of education and experience into coaching. John Madden coacheducationexperience Change image and share on social
If a guy doesn't work hard and doesn't play well, he can't lead anything. All he is, is a talker. John Madden guyhardlead Change image and share on social
I would never bet against Peyton Manning. You know about the age and the neck and the strength. But I had George Blanda, and as he got older, he got smarter, and he just got rid of the ball quicker. I watch Peyton, and I see George Blanda. John Madden ageballbet share on social
When I got out of coaching, I had taught a class at the University of California, an extension class on football for fans. I was looking for tools. I was showing them films. I was going to write a textbook. Trip Hawkins came to me about making it a game for computers. John Madden californiaclasscoach share on social
If you go back to the history of the 'Madden' game, I was probably on the cover of it half the time. So if I was to believe there was a curse, I would also have to believe I'd been cursed. And I've never had that feeling. John Madden backcovercurse share on social
Since 1981, I've spent every Thanksgiving Day broadcasting a game, and it is one of my favorite days. You can say, 'Woe is me, I never get to be part of the tradition,' or you can say, 'Heck, we've got our own tradition, and it's pretty good.' John Madden broadcastdayfavorite share on social
If you think about it, I've never held a job in my life. I went from being an NFL player to a coach to a broadcaster. I haven't worked a day in my life. John Madden broadcastercoachday Change image and share on social
I respect coaches; I respect what good coaches do. I know that you don't learn to be a coach in an hour and a half. John Madden coachgoodhalf Change image and share on social
