OT: 2010 SB Nation Madden 11 Online Season for Xbox 360
by David Fucillo on Sep 2, 2010 7:34 PM PDT
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PrintHey everybody, this is Fooch from Niners Nation. Given the popularity of EA's Madden football game, SB Nation is going to be hosting an online franchise using the Xbox 360 version of Madden NFL 11. The plan is to have one representative from each NFL blog taking over their respective team for the course of the 2010 Madden season. We'll play approximately one game a week, and generally keep up with the regular NFL season as it goes on. Each week, James Brady (Ninjames over at Niners Nation) will be typing up a report to send to each blog which they can use as they see fit with scores, storylines, injury reports and the like.
I'm speaking as to the Xbox 360 version of Madden NFL 11, but anybody interested in a PS3 league, and potentially hosting a PS3 league, also leave your information. James and I do not own PS3's so somebody else would need to host that league. We'll see how interest is across the blogs for that.
Given the fact that the season starts next week, we're not going to have time for internal tournaments to determine representatives. So, what I would like you to do is this: if you're interested in potentially taking part leave a comment indicating so, but then also include some explanation for why you should be chosen. This could be your Madden resume, a great story involving your experience with Madden, or anything really to show you have a commitment to this little venture. It's going to require a season-long commitment, but it should be a ton of fun. For now we'll be choosing a single representative from each site.
The league rules will be pretty basic. We're not going to try and get it to where injuries and the like are true to form. It will operate in an alternate reality, but injuries will indeed be on. The difficulty will most likely be "All Pro." There will be no fantasy draft or anything like that. Rather we'll go with rosters as they are set when they're updated in this coming week.
At this point, this is for network bragging rights. We'd like to get some prizes, but it remains to be seen if we'll be successful. In the meantime, we can get some trash talk going and maybe instill some healthy rivalries. Just respond to this fanpost and let us know your interest, your system of choice and any questions you might have.
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Why? Because I love to play Madden. I’m no scrub, and I’ll be there each and every week.
Uh, not to brag, but I'm kinda legit.
Okay, this is to brag.
boytruck, we should play each other for it, since no one else seems to want it.
Don't play the game.
But as far as nominating a rep for the blog, I guess we could give it a day or two, and then whoever gets the most recs could be our guy. I’ll probably rec boytruck, because I don’t want no scrub.
by Mind of no mind on Sep 2, 2010 11:50 PM PDT reply actions
For anybody needing a definition of a "scrub,"
it would be, and I quote, “a guy that can’t get no love from me.”
Field Gulls: my anti-PFT.
Saw it coming a mile away.
Best thing I’ve read on this blog, regardless. Awesome.
And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
Twitter me and what not.
Like the over - exuberant gentleman
that leaned from the passenger side of his acquaintances automobile shouting obscenities at me?
Oh boy oh boy oh boy.
It's Great to be a Florida Gator!
Here's hoping this is the offseason that Craig Terrill is finally released.
So I've been playing Madden since I got it for my PS2 in '05
Having an online franchise in Madden this year would be really helpful for me because my job only gives me 10 hours off per week, and I work the rest. This would be a great outlet to have, and a fun way to interact with people within 60 years of my age.
As far as my credentials, well, I suppose the fact that I went 40-12 all of last year, and that I’m currently undefeated online this year would be good things to mention. Also: I’m actually competent playing with the Seahawks, despite the immense amount of Haterade that seems to be consumed at EA Sports and directed at the Seahawks roster.
Okay, enough with the bragging. I would really like to represent Field Gulls in this league, plus, I’m damn decent.
by Cannonater on Sep 3, 2010 11:04 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
You're good at Madden or sales or both
My rec is my nomination.
Hmmm
30-2 record in madden 10. However, I do not own Madden 11 as of right now. I might get it though. When does this league start and also, could you make a second one if there are more people? Like for example, league one and league two, just so more people could play? Just an idea.
by Pessimistic Optimist on Sep 3, 2010 3:22 PM PDT reply actions
Well, if there's enough interest around here
We could just start a Field Gulls league. We’ve got four people interested in less than 24 hours, plus I know 3-4 more people that would be interested in putting together an online franchise with fellow Seahawks fans.
PS: Anyone feel free to add me on Xbox Live or PSN. My Gamertag/Username is exactly the same as my Fieldgulls username.
league
We could definitely create a second one if there’s sufficient interest. The first one will start as soon as we get everybody figured for each team (so emailing folks probably tomorrow if they’re selected).
by David Fucillo on Sep 8, 2010 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I think I should be our representative.
Not because I’m good at Madden (I’m good on offense, but horrendous on defense), but because my gamertag is ClownBaby314. And if anyone here watches Always Sunny, they would know that a ClownBaby is like a clown that is a baby, and not a baby clown. Nobody’s gonna bet on a guy named ClownBaby. I would be a huge underdog.
by SeaTownBlueDevil on Sep 3, 2010 6:48 PM PDT reply actions
Excellent reference.
I salute you.
by Woodinville_12thMan on Sep 3, 2010 11:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah? Try "bonechugga"
Bonechugga. You know. Chuggin’ bones.
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