George Michael Sports Machine - The final Plays of the Year

[ljthefro]

Never really liked sports at all, and didn't watch them either. But somehow, I was frequently drawn to the Sports Machine on Sunday nights...the Plays of the Month and Plays of the Year were actually appointment TV for me. I miss this quite a bit.

[samanthapiixiepie]

I searched everywhere and can't find out,what was the name of the music played when they came back from a commercial break and the NFL RoundUp? I know story segments they used music from various movies,like the "Star Wars" opening theme for the Plays Of The Month. But,the other two,I'm dying to know!

[blazedstranger]

i really miss this show, sunday its 11:35 pm and here i am wishing sports machine was still on. it was the best sports show i ever watched, plays of the month and plays of the year were great, along with everything else about the show. thanks for posting this sonic whammy

[tothepoint79]

still this show is the best in all my life!

[cdubMRA]

Didn't know you were gone George, I'll miss your show. R.I.P. Thanks for the memories.

[CombatSportFan]

In high school, I couldn't go to bed on a Sunday night before seeing this show.

[icezebra77]

Mr. Michael, you were and always will be the best! RIP sir!

[jamallugo]

if it wasnt for George we wouldnt have local NBC stations RIP George u will be missed

[Billytwotimes4]

If it was ' nt for George we would not have Sports Center. He was a true fan of sports and a class act. I liked watching his show because he looked like my Dad. I miss his passion and honest commentating on the games. My heart goes out to the family .

[Graffitti74]

Im not a real sports fan but I was all ears during George's Sports segment. I grew up with NBC 4 news and it's sad that he's no longer with us. He was the truly the best. RIP George Michael.

[hostilel7]

"Tonight, through the use of the Sports Machine..."

I love how he referred to the Gorilla as "brother" with 100% no malice whatsoever.

[ccj962]

And we're left with the likes of Joe Buck.

[bourffman]

I had the pleasure to watch George in his early years in DC while I was stationed in Quantico in the USMC. After leaving the DC area and going back to Indiana, it was cool when the Sports Machine became syndicated. RIP, George.

[bailinnumberguy]

Truly an original and a pioneering sportscaster. RIP GM!

[chip4949]

MAN! this guy was the greatest!.....George had such delivery......such energy...and he went and pulled the Sports Machine off of the air because he was worried about NBC laying off people he had worked with for over twenty years. He pulled the show and kept them working....CLASS ACT........He will be sadly missed... Thankyou George.

[volkrt]

Rest well and in peace sir...you will be missed...but you gave us so many memories...Thank You..for everything....

[btwall60]

dude, :( unreal, he was such a great sports caster. I loved that show.

bt

[topdogenator]

Thanks GM you will be missed!

[Patriot9369]

I will miss this man. Farewell George.

[FrankieA]

RIP George.... SportCenter on their best day has never or will never touch you

[wa5519]

Condolences to the family. George, thanks for the memories :)

[diamond89]

George, you are a legend. I have such fond memories of watching your show. You will be missed. Best wishes to the family.

[BoneThugsEternal]

RIP George. i use to watch the Sports Machine from the late 80's to early 90's when i was a kid. Even though i had to be in bed for school Monday mornings. I couldn't go to sleep without watching George and The Sports Machine late night Sundays. Thank you George for so many memories. God bless.

[meavid]

RIP George. I grew up watching your show and you were a class act.

[davemartin86]

So sad... rest in peace George Michael, may God's love be with you.

[JeffThunder]

RIP George. You rocked.

[OpiumSamurai]

Wow, couldn't believe it when I read it today. I watched this guy as a kid and was mesmerized every time. This guy was a consummate pro every time. R.I.P. George.

[briank555]

RIP George. Your show and ability to captivate and audience was unlike anything, or anyone else! You will be greatly missed.

[novajeff]

Simply the best!!! ESPN should pay tribute to George because without him ESPN wouldn't exist. We'll miss you George.

[AtomicDawg713]

Ah man, sad day for sports fans. God speed, George.

[stephenouma]

I always use to watch his show. George will be missed

[fishfan67]

RIP George Michael. You will be missed! I always looked forward to watching your show!

[tkouhsari]

Rest in Peace George. You and sports have been synonymous throughout my life. You will be greatly missed :(

[ixcuincle]

RIP George...Grew up watching him as did most of us, on the TV. A contributer in and outside of the local DC market, Mr. Michael was one of the best broadcasters in this area RIP

[foofightermvp28]

R.I.P George Michael

[vaportrails44]

@foofightermvp28 Indeed... A Sunday night legend has passed on.

[pittrage]

We George Michael would/could come back. I really enjoyed this at the end of the sports week. And he sounds as if he really enjoys sports.

[stanmirales]

George was the best in DC sine Warner Wolf and Glen Brenner. Class act!

[Highlandersfan]

the sports machine kept me up to date with american sport here in new zealand mind you had to wait late at night till after all sports news was done usually on friday evening or late on a sunday evening, very enjoyable

[LTDANMAN44]

holy crap memories

[rswilso10]

This show was one of the last sports shows for the serious sports fan who was knowledgeable and intelligent, unlike the crap they through on now with all the talking heads....and laughing like a bunch of jackasses

[Sublette217]

I used to wait for this end-of-year compilation with GREAT anticipation! I hate that George finally gave up the Sports Machine...

[ramsey71]

I LOVED the Sports Machine. Stayed up late every Sunday night to watch it. Classic show.

[budweizer1]

The best sports highlight show, ever. I used to watch this every Sunday night

[Mistepoet]

THE GEOGRE MICHAEL SPORTS MACHINE ROCKS i watching it the eitire run GEORGE YOU ARE MISSED IN THE WORLD OF SPORTS

[StFidjnr]

star was music i love it.

[pittrage]

That's what made the reporting exciting. The music fit each scene.