As Summerall, 70, made clear at a news conference, nothing is etched in stone. "It really is Pat's call, Pat's decision," said David Hill, the chairman of Fox Sports Television Networks.

But just like when Wiles met Trump for the first time in 2016, Summerall focused on Madden’s strengths, not his rough edges. He immediately noticed Madden’s intense preparation.

FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2002, file photo, Fox broadcasters Pat Summerall, left, and John Madden stand in the booth at Louisiana Superdome before the NFL Super Bowl XXXVI football game in New Orleans.

“Pat was a friend of nearly 40 years. He was a master of restraint in his commentary, an example for all of us. He was also one of the great storytellers who ever spoke into a microphone.” ...

Pat Summerall, pictured here with John Madden, has passed away at age 82. (AP/Ric Feld) Associated Press April 16, 2013, 5:36 PM Associated Press April 16, 2013, 5:36 PM ...

Pat Summerall, whose deep, resonant voice called games for more than 40 years, has died at the age of 82 You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account ...

Pat Summerall FILE - In this Nov. 11, 1970, file photo, Pat Summerall, former New York Giants place kicker and now CBS sportscaster, discusses the field goal explosion in NFL football in New York.

Chris Berman, NFL Studio host and anchor of SportsCenter on ESPN, Cheri Summerall, wife of the late Pat Summerall and Dan Hicks, NBC Sports broadcaster celebrate with Storm Feb. 6, 2025.

Trump pal and legendary sportscaster Pat Summerall was lifted out of alcoholism with some tough love from his daughter, Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff revealed to Post columnist ...

Pat Summerall soothed American television audiences over four decades — his deep, resonant voice and simple, understated style served as the perfect complement to the boisterous enthusiasm of ...