"Madden was at the top of his game."
- Ken McMillan, Albany Times Herald Record, 2/2/2009

"Michaels's play calling was crisp and precise. Madden kept his analysis brief and to the point. The two veterans brought plenty of passion and energy to their commentary."
- William Houston, Globe and Mail, 2/1/2009

"Kudos to NBC Sports, which seemed to have the action covered from every conceivable angle, with replays of every key moment and penalty, and solid work by Al Michaels and John Madden."
- Brian Lowry, Variety, 2/2/2009

“NBC’s Announcers: Big Game, Big Plays and the Words to Match.”
-Richard Sandomir, New York Times 2/2/2009

“NBC’s Michaels, Madden scored when it counted.”

“Michaels…was completely focused in the final moments, providing viewers critical information regarding time left, timeouts, personnel and field positions.”

“Madden was on target most of the game, pointing out the defensive and offensive strategies of both teams.”
- Dusty Saunders, Rocky Mountain News, 2/1/2009

“NBC’s Madden, Michaels are TV worth watching.”
- Judd Zuglad, Minneapolis Star Tribune, 2/2/2009

“NBC’s Michaels, Madden on top of their game”.

“If it was their last Big Game together, they proved again what they have for years – that they are the comfortable pair of slippers among network football announcers.”

“Michaels demonstrated why he is as good as it gets in play-by-play – conveying both information and excitement in just the right balance.”

“And Madden came through with prescient analysis as the game reached a climax that nearly matched last year’s Giants-Patriots classic.”
-Neil Best, Newsday, 2/1/2009

“Madden must have gotten [his steps] back before last night’s telecast, because he was definitely on his game in what was an NBC presentation up to the standards of what turned out to be a wonderfully entertaining Super Bowl. The same can always be said of his play-by-play partner, Al Michaels. No matter how many years the two of them have been at this, you don’t ever detect any loss of enthusiasm”.

“Madden didn’t mince any words, either, when a replay caught Steelers defensive star James Harrison smacking around one of the Cardinals on a punt. ‘He ought to be thrown out for that,’ Madden said.”

“Madden’s words perfectly matched the footage NBC presented.”
-Ray Frager, Baltimore Sun, 2/2/2009

“Michaels, Madden deliver.”

“With one of the top football announcing teams of all-time, you know you are going to get a solid effort from NBC out of any broadcast. And for the biggest game of the year, Al Michaels and John Madden didn’t disappoint.”

“In their third Super Bowl together, Michaels and Madden were the consummate professionals, delivering the right mix of analysis, humor and human-interest angles fitting of a big stage. In many respects, with Michaels and Madden it was the same broadcast you get from them during the regular season Sunday Night telecasts. That’s how solid and consistent they are."
- Joe Reedy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2/1/2009

“Michaels, Madden a winning team.”

“Generally, Michaels and Madden were able not only to explain the plays, they were even occasionally able to predict them.”
- Alan Pergament, The Buffalo News, 2/2/2009

“Legendary broadcaster, NFL coach and video game guru John Madden is larger than life.”
- Tom Jones, St. Petersburg Times, 1/31/2009

“Al Michaels is this generation’s Gowdy, only with a much better voice, and John Madden carries as much stature and is as synonymous with the NFL as any player, coach or owner.
- Keith Groller, the Morning Call, 2/3/2009

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