25 Inspirational John Madden Quotes With Images

25 Inspirational John Madden Quotes With Images

Last updated on January 5th, 2024 at 12:48 pm

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Former American football coach and sportscaster John Earl Madden is a well-known name in football.

Starting his coaching career as Oakland Raider’s linebackers coach in 1967. As the head coach of the Oakland Raiders, John Madden won a Super Bowl. In 2006, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame for his achievements as a coach. He boasts of the best winning percentages of NFL coaches that have taken charge of more than 100 games. He did not limit himself to football fields.

Before his coaching career, John Madden was Defence coordinator at San Diego state between 1964 and 1966. John Madden also became a famous television analyst. He was an excellent sports commentator, well-known for speaking in incoherent sentences, stating the obvious, and speaking in onomatopoeia. He was also an acclaimed author of several books and the face of Madden NFL Football. John Earl Maden has won 11 Emmy awards.

Considered one of the stalwarts in National Football League (NFL) history, check out this list of famous John Madden quotes.

John Madden Funny Quotes

John Madden had a very peculiar way of delivering lines. He used to state the obvious but also made his audience laugh. Here are some of the best John Madden funny quotes for you.

“The fewer rules a coach has, the fewer rules there are for players to break.”

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“When your arm gets hit, the ball is not going to go where you want it to.”

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“If the quarterback throws the ball in the end zone and the wide receiver catches it, it’s a touchdown.”

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“Coaches have to watch for what they don’t want to see and listen to what they don’t want to hear.”

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“If this team doesn’t put points on the board I don’t see how they can win.”

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John Madden Funny Quotes
“Here’s a guy who when he runs, he moves faster.”

“Usually the team that scores the most points wins the game.”

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John Madden Inspirational Quotes

As a football player, Defense coordinator, coach, and television analyst, John Madden proved his merit in every role he took. Here are some of John Madden inspirational quotes to motivate you to work harder towards your goals.

“Self-praise is for losers. Be a winner. Stand for something. Always have class, and be humble.”

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“Don’t worry about the horse being blind, just load the wagon.”

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“Winning is a great deodorant.”

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John Madden Quotes About Life

By juggling multiple responsibilities seamlessly, John Madden never failed to enjoy his life. His one-liners may be obvious facts, but his deep intellect effortlessly propelled his endeavors to success. Here are some of our favorite John Madden quotes about life that we are sure will showcase his take on life.

“I think comparisons are odious.”

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John Madden Quotes About Life
“The only yardstick for success our society has is being a champion. No one remembers anything else.”

“If a guy doesn’t work hard and doesn’t play well, he can’t lead anything. All he is, is a talker.”

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“Give something that wasn’t expected.”

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More John Madden Quotes

John Madden was a stalwart, and here are some more John Madden quotes that we are sure will showcase his larger-than-life personality.

“A team should never practice on a field that is not lined. Your players have to become aware of the field’s boundaries.”

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“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.”

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“I’d like to work with kids in special education– younger kids.”

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More John Madden Quotes
“I’ve never eaten just a few bites of things I liked in my life.”

“When you have great players, playing great, well that’s great football!”

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“Playing in this nice weather really makes me remember all the times I got stung by a bee.”

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“I always used to tell my players that we are here to win! And you know what, Al? When you don’t win, you lose.”

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“The road to Easy Street goes through the sewer.”

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“You know, there’s a rule in sports, don’t do anything great if you can’t handle the congratulations.”

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More John Madden Quotes
“If you can’t run with the big dogs, stay on the porch.”

“You can’t win a game if you don’t score any points.”

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John Earl Madden is considered synonymous with football. The NFL coach, broadcaster, and the video game icon died at the age of 85, leaving the entire football world stunned.

Exuberating a radiant spirit, football, and NFL would forever be indebted to John Madden for the influence he had created.

Do let us know in the comments some of your favorite John Madden quotes.

You can also check out 40 Inspiring & Motivational Michael Jordan Quotes for Success.

Curated by: Sharmistha Roy Chowdhury

Nitesh Kuchhal, an IIM Calcutta graduate, is more than an educator—he's a mentor. With a passion for leadership and entrepreneurship, and travel. He has explored over 20 countries. Beyond teaching, he dives into psychology and discusses social issues. Though he is not a history expert, he enjoys learning about it through books, adding a historical touch to his many interests.

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