HEAV
06-04-2005, 10:49 AM
There is potential for a tug-of-war between NBC and ESPN for Al Michaels and John Madden. Over the years, Michaels and ESPN have had a poor relationship, but Michaels is close with new Disney chairman Bob Iger. Iger is believed to be pushing for Michaels to stay at Super Bowl-less ESPN. If Michaels left for NBC, Mike Breen would likely become the voice of the NBA Finals on ABC. If Michaels doesn't go to NBC, Marv Albert could be next in line for Sunday night football.
HEAV: Marv Albert........Football ummmm no.
John Madden could wind up on NBC, though most feel as if Fox Sports' Cris Collinsworth is NBC's top game analyst choice. Even if Madden goes to NBC, Collinsworth could still wind up in NBC's studio. Fox does have the right to match any deal Collinsworth receives. Finally, Madden could join CBS in a three-man booth with Jim Nantz and Phil Simms. If Collinsworth leaves Fox, the network will likely downsize to a two-man team with Joe Buck and Troy Aikman. Matt Millen, now the Lions president, could eventually be added. :moody:
HEAV: Marv Albert........Football ummmm no.
John Madden could wind up on NBC, though most feel as if Fox Sports' Cris Collinsworth is NBC's top game analyst choice. Even if Madden goes to NBC, Collinsworth could still wind up in NBC's studio. Fox does have the right to match any deal Collinsworth receives. Finally, Madden could join CBS in a three-man booth with Jim Nantz and Phil Simms. If Collinsworth leaves Fox, the network will likely downsize to a two-man team with Joe Buck and Troy Aikman. Matt Millen, now the Lions president, could eventually be added. :moody:
