Fox NFL Sunday has been entertaining football fans for over 30 years. The show’s crew regularly roasts each other with throwback clips and behind-the-scenes moments. Michael Strahan has been part of the panel since 2008, giving producers plenty of material to work with.
Michael Strahan Left Embarrassed After Fox NFL Sunday Shows Retro Clip
Michael Strahan Left Embarrassed After Fox NFL Sunday Shows Retro Clip (Screenshot Via X/@GMA)
This week they dug up something from his past that left the former defensive end scrambling for an explanation.
Michael Strahan Left Embarrassed After Fox NFL Sunday Shows Retro Clip
The Fox NFL Sunday crew pulled out a throwback clip during a recent broadcast that caught Strahan completely off guard. Theretro footage showed a younger version of the Hall of Fame defensive end looking noticeably different than his current physique. His co-stars immediately started laughing as the clip played.
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Strahan tried to defend himself with a simple explanation. “I was big boned,” he said as Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, and the rest of the panel cracked up.
The former New York Giants star spent 15 years terrorizing quarterbacks from 1993 to 2007. But apparently his playing days looked different from what he remembers.
Fox NFL Sunday has made these moments part of its identity. The crew doesn’t take itself too seriously, which is why the show has stayed relevant for three decades.
They show clips of each other every week as part of the program’s charm. This time Strahan just happened to be the target.
The timing makes sense. Fox loves highlighting its on-air talent’s history, especially during slower news weeks in the NFL season.
Strahan has been with the network for 17 years now, giving producers a deep archive from which to pull. Between his playing career and broadcasting tenure, there’s no shortage of material.
Fans Rally Behind Michael Strahan After Fox NFL Sunday Roast
Social media lit up after the segment aired, but not in the way you might expect. Instead of piling on Strahan, fans rushed to defend the broadcaster from any potential criticism.
One fan wrote, “Michael they’re just jealous of you! Don’t pay those dumb jerks any attention! I think you are Awesome!☺️❤️” The support came flooding in immediately.
Another added, “Don’t let them do this. you are awesome.”
A third pointed out, “Oh no! Don’t go there! They choose to show someone every week. That was nothing to get upset about!” The comment captured exactly what makes Fox NFL Sunday work. Everyone takes their turn in the hot seat.
The fan reaction shows Strahan’s popularity hasn’t wavered despite any embarrassing throwbacks the network digs up.
He’s become one of the most recognizable faces in sports media. His gap-toothed smile and infectious personality have made him a fan favorite across multiple platforms.
Strahan’s career speaks for itself. Seven Pro Bowls. Four First-Team All-Pro selections. A Super Bowl championship with the Giants in 2007.
NFL single-season sack record holder with 22.5 in 2001. He’s built a broadcasting empire on top of a legendary playing career.
The “big boned” defense might not hold up under scrutiny, but it doesn’t matter. Strahan laughed it off like he always does. That’s the formula that’s kept Fox NFL Sunday on top for over 30 years.
Roast each other mercilessly. Take the jokes in stride. Move on to the next segment. Fans clearly appreciate that approach, defending Strahan before he even needed defending.