Madden Has Thrown in the Towel-Retiring From Broadcasting

After 30 years, John Madden, one of America’s most loved and honored broadcasters in sports TV history, has thrown in the towel. NBC sports announced today that John has decided to retire from broadcasting.

John Madden is a Hall of Fame coach and has been a game analyst for “NBC Sunday Night Football” since 2006. He has won 16 Emmy Awards for Outstanding Sports Analyst-Personality.

Before John became a broadcaster, he was head coach of the NFL’s Oakland Raiders. His winning percentage is the best of any head coach in NFL history.He led his Oaklland Raiders to seven AFC Western Division titles and won Super Bowl XI over the Minnesota Vikings.

In a statement issued today John said, “It’s time. I’m 73 years old”.

Johns’ love of football was evident in every game he worked. His style was unique, good and boldly honest.

John Madden was at the top of his game when he called Super Bowl XLIII on February 1. His final game.

Britain’s Got Talent Susan Boyle Impresses Simon Cowell

Susan Boyle, an unassuming 47 year old from a small Scottish town, took the stage Saturday night on the Britain’s Got Talent show and wowed the audience and judges. Even  judge Simon Cowell was impressed.

In an interview before the show Susan said she is unemployed, single, lives with her cat Pebbles and has never been kissed. 

Since Susan is not your typical “wanna be star” type she walked out on the stage to giggling, chatter and even a long and unpleasant wolf whistle. She was “judged” by the audience and the 3 judges before she had even opened her mouth. Then, standing with her feet apart, Susan very slowly  began to sing Les Miserables’ I Dream.

It was incredible. She brought the audience to their feet. The judges dropped their jaws and gasped. She got three yes’s from the judges to return to compete on the show.

Never ever judge a book by its cover. You just might miss a good story!

Watch BBC video interview with Susan and hear her sing