Per Sportscenter And....<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>http://www.easports.com/article.jsp?dcr=sp...d=madden07shaunApril 20, 2006 – Electronic Arts announced today that NFL MVP and NFC Champion running back Shaun Alexander will appear on the cover of Madden NFL 07, the newest iteration of the EA SPORTS™ best-selling football franchise with the official videogame license of the NFL and its players. With this year’s focus on the running game, Alexander is the perfect representative for the cover of the most popular football videogame franchise. Last year Madden NFL 06 sold more than six million copies.“To be on the cover of Madden NFL 07 is a big milestone in my career since I have always been a huge fan of this franchise,” said Alexander. “EA SPORTS is focusing on the running game in this year’s version, so I was honored when I was chosen to be on the cover to represent the improved running game.”Alexander, who was named the NFL MVP and selected for his third consecutive Pro Bowl this past season, is the hottest running back in the NFL. He has rushed for over 1,150 yards in each of the last five seasons. As the most valuable player in the NFL he rushed for a league-high 1,880 yards and 27 touchdowns on 370 carries. He also caught 15 passes for 78 yards and one touchdown, scoring an NFL-record 28 touchdowns, setting a new single-season rushing touchdown record. In addition, he extended his NFL-record number of seasons with at least 15 touchdowns to five. During the season Alexander became the Seahawks career leader in rushing yards (7,817) attempts (1,717) and 100-yard games (33).Coming into its 17th year and with more than 51 million copies sold, Madden NFL Football continues to stand out as the most popular football videogame franchise of all time with a combination of innovative new features and the most authentic football gameplay. Developed in Orlando, FL by EA Tiburon Madden NFL 07 will be available in August on Xbox 360™ videogame and entertainment system, the PlayStation?2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox? video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube™, Nintendo DS™, PC, PSP™ (PlayStation?Portable) handheld entertainment system and Game Boy? Advance.For more information, including a special NFL Draft preview, check out www.madden07.com.</div>
Why it gotta go to gay ass Shaun Alexander...But anyway, I wonder what they're going to add to the game that's special for runningbacks. I don't think jumping over a pile is serious enough to be the main gameplay addition.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Nebkreb @ Apr 20 2006, 03:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Shaun Alexander...just announced on SportsCenter</div>Lol, I just posted a topic on this in the Seattle section.Guess Alexander won't be on my Fantasy team this year.
And it was posted by me in the Video Game forum seconds after it was announced....*moved, then merged*
Only thing I like about Shawn Alexander is that he wears my number, other than that I hate the guy. I'm gonna print out a Portis cover to put on my 07 Madden that's all I know.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (JHair @ Apr 20 2006, 07:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Only thing I like about Shawn Alexander is that he wears my number, other than that I hate the guy. I'm gonna print out a Portis cover to put on my 07 Madden that's all I know.</div> You mean you wear his number. Def copping this game when it comes out. Im a huge madden fan and im hoping this madden will be the best one.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GotSkillz52 @ Apr 20 2006, 06:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (JHair @ Apr 20 2006, 07:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Only thing I like about Shawn Alexander is that he wears my number, other than that I hate the guy. I'm gonna print out a Portis cover to put on my 07 Madden that's all I know.</div>You mean you wear his number.</div>Well yeah either way... it's not like I chose to wear 37 cuz Shawn Alexander wears it?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (JHair @ Apr 20 2006, 08:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GotSkillz52 @ Apr 20 2006, 06:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (JHair @ Apr 20 2006, 07:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Only thing I like about Shawn Alexander is that he wears my number, other than that I hate the guy. I'm gonna print out a Portis cover to put on my 07 Madden that's all I know.</div>You mean you wear his number.</div>Well yeah either way... it's not like I chose to wear 37 cuz Shawn Alexander wears it?</div>Lmao, why are u asking me that?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (UhOh315 @ Apr 23 2006, 11:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>does anyone know when Madden usually comes out around?</div>Two years ago it was August 9th I believe. Last year it was August 12th. So early-mid August.
Forget the curse, lets talk about the game.The running game in Madden has been weak for a few years now and I'm so happy theyre going to address it now..I mean, I'm pretty sure EA KNOWS what the problems with the games are and just saves the solutions for the next version's so that it sells..But still, the game keeps getting better and I'm happy either way.What we need is the ability to stutter step behind the line..Take a split second to scope out the holes and the situation and hit one of the gaps. As opposed to running forward, getting stuck behind a lineman and eventually just falling because of some crappy tackle animation. I'd like to see plays that are designed to do certain things actually DO those things..HB dive is meant for going through the A gap between the center and guard, but 90% of the time you're forced to pull it outside because there will be a huge crowd of players in the middle of the line just dancing around..You'll run into them and fall..So you've got to take it outside, where some DE or OLB will suddenly break off his block JUST as you get there and make the tackle all in one motion.Maybe a green light, yellow light, red light system..each color indicating if the hole is good to hit, and the kind of success you'll have going through it. Obviously the dive and goaline plays meant to go inside will have the A gaps lit green, but it will vary depending on the defense and how long you take to hit the gap..Id like to see the right analog stick utilized in this "hitting the gap"..use it to juke right and left behind the line, and then push it up to hit the gap you choose..Something like that, I'd go into more detail but this is getting long enough.HOPEFULLY EA doesnt give running backs any kind of advantage here, but instead evens the playing field. I'm tired of having my offensive line completely mauled by the opponents front seven, with any chance of breaking a 10 yard+ run being if i run outside the tackles and all the way to the outside, where my WR has a solid block and isnt holding. But I can see EA totally either giving running backs the advantages over defenses, and/or taking away from the passing game and focusing this whole game entirely around running the football..Then next year stamping Steve Smith or Chad Jackson on the cover and suddenly upgrading everything with wide receivers because this game was (purposely) terrible with the passing game.I hate EA Sports.............Damnit, I love EA Sports so much I cant wait for this game!!!
What GameTime Said and lose the cheesey high passes. I dont care how tall they are. They cant catch balls with 2 people in front of them. Take out the stupid superstar mode. Put in a halftime show which shows the highlights. For Online, provide a spectator mode.
