National Football League

NFL on FOX reacts to Madden retirement

Published Apr. 17, 2009 3:25 a.m. ET

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FOX NFL SUNDAY ANALYST HOWIE LONG:

"Millions of football fans have come to know John as a media icon who redefined not only NFL broadcasting, but sports broadcasting across the board. John's presence at a game came to signify that the game had great meaning to both the viewing audience and, more importantly, to the players who were participating in the game.