Typical Phenom

Ok, unless I somehow missed it, I'm extremely disappointed that nobody's mentioned Dick Butkus yet.

Bah. We were in the middle of a pretty good game (I'm dominating stats, Cole's winning with 2 KR's and 1 INT for TD's while I try to keep up), 3 minutes left in the 4th, I've got the ball, and the message comes up 'Connection to opponent has been lost', which I assume meanst he connection just dropped out. Lame.

Apparently Cole hasn't been on in four days, anyone have a SN for him on AIM or his MSN so I can try and set up a time to play?

Also, just clarifying, this is for the 360, correct?

Yet you had no problem winning thanks to my QB "throwing" what, 3 pick-sixes to a DT after the same thing? Bad Biggz.

Put me down for FAU.

Just an update on Oso, he's still wanting in, just hasn't gotten the net hooked up at his new place. Phone company's kinda dicking him around at this point after not showing up when they said they were going to. But he's still in when he gets connected.

True to real life, an Ed Reed pick-six ended my game in OT with a loss.

It is on both counts. So we're not letting anyone else in? Just making sure because I had been trying to talk another friend into getting involved, thinking since it was still early, he'd be ok.

Can you for sure join in after the season's started? Oso's got net issues, probably won't be around until Wednesday so if it's possible, he'll just join up when he's able. If he has to be in now in order to be a part of it, I'll let him know to figure something out.

So, should I go ahead and play my game against B-More? Or are we waiting still? Just checking as I've nothing else to do at the moment.

Activated mine as well.

Gamertag is provenmedia since I apparently can't recover my old one.

Hence the phrase "Any Given Sunday". If you dominated every game you thought you were going to dominate, what would be the point of playing? Also, maybe there 2-9 for a reason (had injuries during a few games and just got healthy). Personally, I don't find it to be a problem, but rather a plus.

Some people mentioned having a roster update already. Could you tell me who they have as the Chiefs WR's? I wasn't aware of there being a roster update already, I just heard about one for the 19th. Also, on the 360, do I just start an online game in order to get the roster update?

Chiefs. I'm registering for XBL tonight, I'll edit in my gamertag.

I just switched from PS3 to 360 and picked up Madden last night. It plays so much better this year. I really wanna start a franchise but am waiting til the roster update on the 19th at least before I get going. And if there is an online franchise, put me down for the Chiefs, I definately want in now that I got a 360.

They've also slowed things down and increased the realism. The biggest example I can remember involves passing speed. Before, anyone with a QB strength of 70 could throw bullets at Favre-like speeds. Now, only the strongest of the strong arms can do that. Another effected runner's making cuts, making it less rounded and more direct if I remember correctly. AND! They fixed the damn FB Dive play, no more guaranteed two or three yards on the FB Dive anymore. Add in the changes to franchise mode and this is the first time I feel like I'm not just buying last year's game with updated rosters.

I'm not sure what to say. I thought it was a joke by a co-worker at first, then found out it was true and was just speechless. Growing up, Michael Jackson was it, there was nothing bigger. Him and Michael Jordan were the two big icons, at least for me, and I just always saw him as larger than life, untouchable. Now to see him dead, and at the early age of 50....just wow.

So....is there a way to upload an image of your created fighter?

I like Schaub. He played football out here too, I think he made it to the NFL at one point. Started under Marquardt and pretty much learned everything real quick. Last fight I saw was in Ring of Fire, very impressive though.

I assume they base it on something, pre-orders probably, as to whether or not they'll stay open. I'll say this though, UFC always surprises me. When they released their first trading cards a couple months ago, they sold out immediately, so I figure sales should definately be good for a video game.

So, am I safe in assuming that I'm not the only one who ran out of things to do with this? It's still fun for the occasional play, but once I got past all the accomplishments and a few caw's, it's pretty much just sat in the case. For those who aren't bored with it, what keeps your attention? I'm trying to decide if its worth keeping or not, so any ideas to create more longevity out of the game would be great.

Danny's got a good story that lets people get behind him. I agree he doesn't really have a solid market for an album, at least none that I can see right now, but I can't rule him out of the competition just because of his story winning people over. I don't like Kris, but he could do a decent folk-style album mixed with some country, some soft rock. Not gonna be a huge seller, but might find a niche market. Adam's clearly got huge potential. Curious whether he gets with a band or tries to do something solo. Either way, he's got a great understanding of musical arrangement, is a great performer, and has amazing vocal abilities. Whether he wins or not, he should have the best career of the season. I liked Allison too and she could put out a decent album too once she's older. I don't think the time's right for her now, let her gain more life experience and have more to draw on. I'm afraid if she does an album now, it'll flop and set her back.

Yes, MLB 09 The Show. You just have to take time and learn how to hit. It just comes to you after awhile. The achievement I am most proud of in the game was walking twice with Eric Hinske in one game. Hitting comes a lot easier if you leave "Guess Pitch" off. I turn the strike zone off too, it's just an un-necessary distraction. But yea, if you're struggling to get hits and score runs, try taking "Guess Pitch" off and see how it feels. Anyone manage to hit a HR with a power swing? All of mine have come on regular swings, power swings tend to pop me up or ground out.