Nov 3, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Television commentator Troy Aikman speaks before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Arizona Cardinals at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Unhappy football fans had the same complaint about Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman during the San Francisco 49ers’ home game against the Carolina Panthers on ‘Monday Night Football.’

Now in his fourth season at ESPN with longtime broadcast partner Joe Buck, Troy Aikman is one of the most polarizing NFL media personalities. In the Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 5 road game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, angry fans accused Aikman of having a hate-on for Patrick Mahomes’ squad.

A few weeks later, Aikman seemed to endorse the conspiracy theory that the Chiefs get extra help from the referees. The bottom line? Never a dull moment with the three-time Super Bowl champion.

During the 49ers-Panthers game, frustrated fans thought Aikman was making excuses for San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy, who threw three interceptions alone in the first half.

“It’s crazy he still won’t admit to ridiculing Caleb in that Washington game
But he’s watching Purdy toss out beach balls and it’s just “weird” to him lmao,” one fan wrote.

“If JJ McCarthy threw three picks in the first half Troy Aikman would personally walk down onto the field and stab him,” said PFT Commenter.

“Brock Purdy never sees him, nor should he have seen him” – an all-time bozo line from Troy Aikman,” wrote another.

“if you could only listen to troy aikman, you would think purdy having the best game of his life with 3 picks,” a user added.

“Aikman making all kinds of excuses for Purdy interceptions. Sometimes it’s okay to just say it was a bad throw,” a fan said.

“Listening to Aikman yack about Purdy after throwing 3 picks vs how he talked about Caleb in the #bears Commanders game is amazing,” another commented.

After the 2025 season, Aikman will have one year left on the reported five-year deal worth $90 million contract he signed with ESPN, per the New York Post.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.