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Troy Aikman Says He Nearly Quit After Super Bowl XLII, Affirms He’s Staying at ESPN

His reflection points to a low moment in 2008 giving way to lasting satisfaction with his booth partnership.

Overview

  • Speaking on the Sports Media with Richard Deitsch podcast, Aikman said he briefly considered leaving broadcasting after calling the Giants’ upset of the Patriots in Super Bowl XLII.
  • He described feeling unusually empty after the game and questioning whether he was in the right profession.
  • Aikman said the emptiness never returned and that he has enjoyed the job more each year since.
  • At 59, he said he does not expect to call games into his 70s but does not see an end to his career anytime soon.
  • Coverage highlighted his two-decade partnership with Joe Buck from Fox to ESPN’s Monday Night Football, noting Buck has also indicated no immediate retirement plans.