Madden 25 Cover Vote

[Rudy]

The Cover Vote for this anniversary edition is now ready! Legends vs. Current players and Dan Marino represents the Legend Dolphins. He's only a #4 seed though. Rudy's angry! :)

http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/feature/madden25cover

[CLW]

interesting that Brady/Manning didn't even get in the bracket? I'm pulling for an old school QB but I think the sleeper is Ray Lewis in the "old school" bracket apparently 1 month out = old school.

[CLW]

http://youtu.be/mM8OAx-5-mc

[Rudy]

interesting that Brady/Manning didn't even get in the bracket? I'm pulling for an old school QB but I think the sleeper is Ray Lewis in the "old school" bracket apparently 1 month out = old school.

I wonder if that was an EA choice or a player/contract choice.

That vid was cool.

[JBHuskers]

I'd like to see Deion on the cover, or Gronk.

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[bdoughty]

A few gripes here. Chad Johnson old school? You have Zero offensive linemen on the list on either side and only a few defensive linemen. For cripes sake stick Anthony Munoz in his place. Only thing I would vote for is an O-Lineman or the Ambulance. The list is a sham, ESPN is a sham and cover votes are a sham.

http://i.imgur.com/WznyMWo.jpg

[bdoughty]

interesting that Brady/Manning didn't even get in the bracket?

Maybe Sony and MS had them sign an agreement to not be on a competitors box for a certain period of time. Manning was on the cover for all three of the Xbox games.

[Rudy]

A few gripes here. Chad Johnson old school? You have Zero offensive linemen on the list on either side and only a few defensive linemen. For cripes sake stick Anthony Munoz in his place. Only thing I would vote for is an O-Lineman or the Ambulance. The list is a sham, ESPN is a sham and cover votes are a sham.


You can't be surprised though. Cover athletes are used to promote the box. They want guys that are recognizable. In the era of fantasy football the average football fan could probably list the majority of starting QBs, RBs and #1 WRs on teams but would be clueless about the lineman. It's just the way it is.

[GatorfanStovy]

I got my first round votes all in. When does it end for round 1?

[Rudy]

I got my first round votes all in. When does it end for round 1?

March 20th. After that every round is about a week. I think they want it all wrapped up for the draft. The draft is usually when we get our first decent info about the upcoming Madden.

[GatorfanStovy]

Thanks Rudy! I'll make sure to get my votes. CK needs to be on the cover!

[Rudy]

I'm hoping for Marino but he has to go through Marshall Faulk and then Joe Montana in rounds 2-3. That will be tough. I think Montana is at a bit of a disadvantage since he's dropped out of the public eye. Marino has a prominent spot with CBS' show so we'll see.

[jaymo76]

I would like to see Tim Brown make it a few rounds but that probably isn't going to happen. Oh and FYI... Carson Palmer for the Raiders...???... Now that's just cruel!

[Tako 715]

My final would be Primetime vs All Day. With Leon Sandcastle taking it.

[Rudy]

Round 2 is now up. Don't forget to vote for Danny boy! His win percentage was down so I think he will struggle the next two rounds.

http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/feature/madden25cover?om_u=2369553696&om_i=_BRSj9zB8xgqdMK

[GatorfanStovy]

I got my vote in for round 2. I can't believe CK7 made it the second round would be sweet to see 2 9ers in it or at least one!

[jaymo76]

Still pulling for Tim Brown. Go Raiders!

[Rudy]

I think Kaepernick is going to struggle a bit in this round. We'll see.

[GatorfanStovy]

Yes true CK7 will struggle I'm sure late. But will be a good voting show down. Any 49er will be good on the cover IMO.

[Rudy]

Marino defeats Faulk! Tough battle against Joe Montana though. The lowest seeds left are #5 seeds Michael Strahan and Ray Rice.

http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/feature/madden25cover?om_u=2369553696&om_i=_BRU3n4B8xpWuXJ

[jaymo76]

I went with:

1. Marino
2. Sanders
3. Rice
4. Aikman
5. Foster
6. Wilson
7. RG3
8. Peterson

[Tako 715]

Montana, Ray Lewis, Rice, Primetime, Foster, Russell Wilson, Ray Rice, All Day

[GatorfanStovy]

BOO for y'all not voting in CK oh well lol.
I went with. Should be a fun top 4 next week . Let's 49ers !

1) Montana
2) Sanders
3) Rice
4) D.Sanders
5) Kaepernick
6) Rg3
7) A.Peterson

[Rudy]

Still hoping for a Marino upset!

[GatorfanStovy]

Still hoping for a Marino upset!

I wouldn't mind Marino or Montana . My two top choices.

[jaymo76]

I wouldn't mind Marino or Montana . My two top choices.

Marino never got the SB ring... so I say give him the cover.

[Rudy]

Marino got destroyed by Montana 70% to 30%. Ouch. Elite 8 right now. Arian Foster beat Kaepernick.

http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/feature/madden25cover?om_u=2369553696&om_i=_BRXKZmB8xvbM2e

[CLW]

Marino got destroyed by Montana 70% to 30%. Ouch. Elite 8 right now. Arian Foster beat Kaepernick.

http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/feature/madden25cover?om_u=2369553696&om_i=_BRXKZmB8xvbM2e

Yeah I love Marino but he was my #4 guy behind Sanders, Montana and Rice as my favs. Tough call for me but I went with Joe over Barry in the old school bracket. Just praying whoever wins that matchup wins the whole thing. (although Rice would be a nice cover as well)

[jaymo76]

Yeah I love Marino but he was my #4 guy behind Sanders, Montana and Rice as my favs. Tough call for me but I went with Joe over Barry in the old school bracket. Just praying whoever wins that matchup wins the whole thing. (although Rice would be a nice cover as well)

The problem for me is that both Sanders and Rice got love inside Madden 13 and the CCM screens all of last year. They are great choice, don;t get me wrong... but we saw them featured prominently last year.

[SmoothPancakes]

New round is up, and I'll be damned, people actually picked good for a change. Foster advances over Wilson and Peterson takes out RGIII. We missed out on an all-Sanders battle, as Rice knocks out Deion Sanders, but Barry advances with an upset of Montana.

I'm not sure who I want to win. Last week I was 100% rooting for old-school, but I wouldn't be opposed to seeing Foster or AD on the cover. In fact, I'd probably say, of the Final Four, I want to see AD, Foster, Sanders and Rice in that order on the cover.

[CLW]

My favorites remaining in order: Sanders; Rice; AP; Foster.

[jaymo76]

I went with Rice and Foster.

[Rudy]

I'm surprised Foster is doing that well but he's a notorious gamer.

[GatorfanStovy]

Damn CK got beat out by Foster boo. Good thing Rice is still in it. Rice/AP now.

[baseballplyrmvp]

http://sportsblogmovement.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/colin-kaepernick-justin-tsimbidis.jpg

http://dacumafantasyfootball.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/squidward-kaepernick.png

thats what i think of kaepernick. if his nose was a state, it'd be the third largest state in the US.

[SmoothPancakes]

:D :D :D

[CLW]

Final = Barry Sanders v. Adrian Peterson.

Went "old school" with Barry.

[Rudy]

I'll be happy with either but I voted Barry too.

http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/feature/madden25cover?sourceid=GEM_SPT_458&om_u=2369553696&om_i=_BRbyl0B8yCsGbJ

[ram29jackson]

Originally Posted by ram29jackson

....it'll be Barry Sanders again LOL

cough))))

[SmoothPancakes]

Ok? Would you like a cookie?

[ram29jackson]

Ok? Would you like a cookie?

Pizza

[GatorfanStovy]

Damn it Rice got bear out poo on your runner backs. Must be the type of year . Now I vote Barry.

[baseballplyrmvp]

Damn it Rice got bear out poo on your runner backs. Must be the type of year . Now I vote Barry.

can you take 2 extra seconds, next time, to proof read your post? i have no clue what you said here. :D

[GatorfanStovy]

can you take 2 extra seconds, next time, to proof read your post? i have no clue what you said here. :D

I wish I could but dang. It is really hard to proof read on my phone and when I'm on the road ( passenger ) Plus I get a little lazy when typing on my phone.

[jaymo76]

I cast my ballot for Peterson but either is an excellent choice. With the effort Peterson put forth last season it's hard to believe that he won't be the winner

[SmoothPancakes]

Yeah, as much as I loved watching Barry growing up, Peterson gets my vote after last season.

[JBHuskers]

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s159/jbennett98/301955_10151560566016100_1800409643_n_zps5be5649f. png

[CLW]

Barry!

[SmoothPancakes]

Boo!

[Rudy]

It would be nice to get a PS3 cover and not that hideous MS green all over it!

[GatorfanStovy]

YEa that MS green is just ugly why not just go black or something. Boo on Sanders I agree. Wanted Rice to get it. oh well.

[LeeSO]

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[ram29jackson]

but this should also mean that Carter and Bettis and others will be included in the game.