Madden '11: Care To Be BRB's Representative?
The football sites of SB Nation are planning on doing a Madden '11 tournament this season. It appears that the preferred platform is Xbox 360, but there may also be a PS3 league if there's sufficient demand. Additional parameter--you have to be able to play Madden online.
Thus, if you're interested in representing the hopes and dreams of Battle Red Blog and your Houston Texans in this endeavor, let us know in the Comments. To the extent there's more than one of you who wants the gig, you can play each other online for the right to say, "I am Spartacus Battle Red Blog."
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Have you ever tried just turning off the TV, sitting down with your children, and hitting them?
Should Have Tryouts :)
Someone may say yes and then suck and make everyone look bad
I Want to Belive
i am the man for the game
lets get it on. o yea texans only team i play with. trying to find the right defense to run is killing me cuz ours suck.
id love to do it butt.....
havnet gotten around to gettn a copy, brb wanna sponser??? buddy of mine has it. i played it for couple weeks staight and i use the baltimore defense or the 46 bear. i run alot of cover 3 zone and i actually wreck. weakness is the flat to the rb but im usally cush or meco and they get out there pretty fast
by ketchuppants7 on Aug 30, 2010 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions
yea exactley
not working and if you blitz omg another story so i just beat pll with offense and hope we get one stop on D.
They updated the roster and now
arian foster is a 73overall compared to 63 when it started. amazing what one game can do for your ratings, hope they keep going up.
defense is a bitch
I usually just play a lot of cover 2 man and cover three, and hope for the offense to F up.
"Well, at least our players kept their helmets on, so that showed some intelligence"-Bob McNair
Yep
I can’t stop anybody. Defense makes Matt Leinart look like a god no matter what I do.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
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I've only played one game online
It’s tough to dominate even against the computer. especially with the invisible wall Mario seems to run into about a step away from getting the sack.
"Well, at least our players kept their helmets on, so that showed some intelligence"-Bob McNair
THIS!
I thought it was just me. I even SEEM to get to the QB in time, and it does nothing. THe player just stops, QB throws a 50-yard jump ball between two defenders for the touch, and then the QB goes down. HATE.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
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it's beacuase apparenty the defenders are made out of neutrinos
…or some other particle that doesn’t like to interact with matter. I can’t tell you how many times manning arm just goes threw a helmet to throw a 30 yard strike.
it’s not that I can’t play defense…there’s just so many frustrating little things that inevitably lead me to give up a few huge gains every game.
"Well, at least our players kept their helmets on, so that showed some intelligence"-Bob McNair
The other side of this...
I’ve had a defender near my QB – not touching him – but then my QB starts the “getting hit” animation and the ball flops out like a limp dick and I get intercepted.
As long as there exists Madden, there will exist the “WHAT THE FUCK!?” that goes with it.
by DisplacedTexan on Aug 30, 2010 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions
blitzing in madden
has always been a glitchy type thing. u cant use real nfl sense.
by ketchuppants7 on Aug 30, 2010 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions
There's a reason it's called Banzai Blitz
Blitzing only works if you get lucky and explode their line OR it’s a running play and you guess correctly.
Otherwise, Jermichael Finley rapes you repeatedly over the middle until you’re in tears.
by DisplacedTexan on Aug 30, 2010 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions
game fucking sucks
Madden is made by a bunch of nerds who have no idea what the fuck they are doing. If you watch their dev videos it’s painfully obvious that they know NOTHING about football. Don’t get me started on the ratings, Tim Tebow has more strength than Ray Lewis and a bunch of O-linemen for fucks sake.
The Strength stat is catorgorised
by the size and position of the player. So an O-lineman with 63 str is stronger than a CB with 63.
Don’t ask me why, it just is.
A Texas Wannabe, born and raised in New Zealand. Currently located 7539 miles South west of Houston.
by distant_texans_fan on Aug 30, 2010 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Those is true also
And a DL that is an 85 speed is faster than a cb with an 85, as far as comparing him to others at the same position
by AllenOU on Aug 30, 2010 4:54 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Look at the swagger ratings
Yes, this is an actual category liked speed, accel, trucking, etc
Only 99 is ochocinco
But pollard has a 50 compared to someone like leprechaun who is like an 80
AJ is a solid 95
I’m done with madden. I play online and just crush people, because they are so predictable
I was the rams vs chargers, won 52-17
Playing D is tough, but there are tricks….. Guessing most of y’all don’t know what they are….
by AllenOU on Aug 30, 2010 4:48 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
...
Stopping the run is all about figuring out the play pre snap and shooting the gaps
Defending the pass requires fast corners, therefore the texans are awful. Pollard, Wilson, quin, Kareem are all in the 80s in speed. If your the texans, make your starters McCain, reeves, barber, and pollard. It sounds nuts but you need the speed more than a good overall rating. It gets pretty easy from there, just learn how to switch to the CB you want at the right time to make the play yourself, thus taking the inefficiency of the CPU away
by AllenOU on Aug 30, 2010 4:52 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah...
This is my first year playing on a non-PC. In the past, I’ve taken the Al Davis route in drafting a team, which I would do from scratch (fantasy draft). The Texans on D just don’t have outrageous team speed. Hmmmm…
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Look at the speed rating for others D
Like Dallas, greenbay, Indy, shit the fucking redskins. Even tenn and teams like cinci and San Fran. It’s pathetic
by AllenOU on Aug 30, 2010 5:23 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Congrats!
It sounds to me like we found ourselves a representative! Godspeed, good luck, and I suggest a lot of drinking.
by DisplacedTexan on Aug 30, 2010 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions
This is why
I stick to playing ncaa. Madden has stupid features every year that make the game worse. They should just update the rosters and fix whats broken. Too hard to do I guess.
Feeling the five stages of grief since 2002.
by NoSafetiesNeeded on Aug 30, 2010 4:52 PM CDT reply actions
NCAA is just as insane
But the insane shit in NCAA is hilarious and often times I could see that really happening in a college football game.
by DisplacedTexan on Aug 30, 2010 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions
of course
this is pretty much also true for NCAA.
by killtacular on Aug 30, 2010 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't know anything about Madden
So I volunteer to represent Tennessee, Dallas, or Indy
by kozanack on Aug 30, 2010 5:47 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Texans horribly underrated
The ratings for a lot of the teams is complete bullshit. The Bengals are an 86 versus a 79 (i think) for the Texans. EA you got some splainin’ to do!
What is Madden 11?
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
Rum
Ask for it at your local liquor store.
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by bigfatdrunk on Aug 30, 2010 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Oh
I thought it might be another version of some kind of fantasy football game thought up by rivers…
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
NERDS!!!!!!!!`
Or the revenge of.
Do all the blogs have to play with the real team roster?
if not its pointless, right?
I need to know the rules of the comp. before laying down money in Vegas.
There is a cheater in Detroit who will win in a freak display of “Madden Skills”
I Want to Belive
If BRB wants to buy me an XBOX 360 I'm in!!
All of my money for the last five years has gone to baby delivery expenses, carseat, diapers, formula, another delivery, 2nd carseat, diapers, formula, SUV I can barely afford (cause according to my wife you can’t put a price on safety). Justifying the time and money on an XBOX 360 hasn’t been possible. At least watching the Texans on tv is free… well other than my wretched Comcast bill.
by TexanSchmackDown on Aug 30, 2010 7:02 PM CDT reply actions
Here we go, Tim
Looks like a couple of suckers suckers volunteering!
And thank you! I WANT UPDATES!!!
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
by bigfatdrunk on Aug 30, 2010 7:34 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Gamertag is ImFatLetsParty
Just message me any details
by .Bonzo on Aug 30, 2010 8:13 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Count me in too
gamertag is: ICEIVIAN2010
With this many people maybe we can organize a bracket to see who plays.
Man I would get in on this action, but I got my new madden last year.
And you know what was my madden game before that was? ‘99 for the N64. (With All-NEW Cleveland Browns!) So I’ll join in on the what… Madden ’20 tournament. Sound good?
"Do you ever feel more like you do now then when you got there?"
Holy Shit
There’s going to be a BRB tournament just to determine the representative. I may get my wireless card just to join and lose!
by DisplacedTexan on Aug 30, 2010 10:28 PM CDT reply actions
I wanna know...
Have they set it up so you can have people watch the games yet?
Cuz man…a BRB Madden Tourney using only the Texans for those who want to represent BRB…yeeeeah.
I’d buy the game JUST to watch (and hear the smack talk…and…maaaaaybe join in).
by Fuzion on Aug 30, 2010 10:33 PM CDT reply actions 4 recs
Gotta rec
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
by bigfatdrunk on Aug 30, 2010 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Stupid question
Is there a way to save a game on the PS3? It’s real hard to have a fam and not be able to save, but I can’t find a way.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
I know you can save straight to hard drive on a 360....
I would guess even Sony would be able to do that…
"Lord, beer me strength."
They got rid of that function it seems.
I used to save games at halftime if I got busy, now I have to finish, and with 12 min quarters it takes awhile.
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You can browse the blog, but you can't participate.
Hi CFHTim. You're trolling yet another SB Nation blog. Since you've been banned from several other SB Nation blogs, you don't get a warning. You get banned. If you want to get unbanned, email BBS and state your case for re-admission.
Ok this needs to happen
I need the following information: when do we have to submit a representative?
Because if we’ve got at least through this weekend, I’m putting together a little BRB Madden tournament to determine our representative. The rules are as follows (I’m making them up as I type):
- Assuming we have the right number of players, a single elimination tournament. No seeding, match-ups completely arbitrary.
- Only ONE player per game may play as the Texans per game. Before each game, I’ll flip a coin. The winner can opt to play as the Texans or play as the home team. Any opposing team must be within +/- 2 of the Texans overall. (The idea is that if you can win as the Texans on the road, you’re a superior Madden player.)
- 5 minute quarters, NO clock run off, All-madden difficulty
- Register by replying to this post, registration closes at 12am CST TOMORROW night. I’ll make up the brackets and post match-ups Wednesday morning, with an eye toward starting games Wednesday night.
- Aim for a game each night, hopefully crowning a champion by Sunday evening (SBNation requirements permitting)
I’m obviously open to modifications to the rules. But I think this could be a fun little exercise to pass the time until the season starts. I see a lot of gamertags above, but if you could re-post that would be swell.
Vini, vidi, Madici.
by DisplacedTexan on Aug 30, 2010 10:55 PM CDT reply actions
Follow-up
The results will have to be on the honor system. I don’t believe I can monitor a Madden game online, and anyway I don’t have my wireless card hooked up (fuck you moved modem!). For those interested, I’ll get your emails off your profiles or post them if you don’t have them (and don’t mind them being on the interwebz). Daily results up as a fanpost!
Is there honor amongst Texans fans?
by DisplacedTexan on Aug 30, 2010 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Follow-up Follow-up
I made a fan post. Go there.
NOW!
by DisplacedTexan on Aug 30, 2010 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Some changes you might consider...
- Since the winner will be representing the Texans both players should have to play with the Texans. I know people don’t like matching up same teams, but it will help ensure that the person is good with the Texans.
Example: If I were able to get the Titans I could just use Chris Johnson and win the game because he has 99 speed and 99 acceleration. Your Chris Johnson game may not translate to your Texans gameplay and thats all that matters in this case since the winner will have to play with the Texans.
-Difficulty should be set to All-Pro. That is what the regular setting is in online play and at tournaments. The higher the difficulty the less user skill is required, that is why All-Pro is the standard difficulty rating in tournaments.
Everything else is fine by me and you can count me in.
Gamertag: Cajun Phenom 09
Count me in
Gamertag: HotshotOcelot
I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but you appear to be unarmed.
Does anyone know where there's a bar with an Asteroids game?
could be fuuuu-n-n-nnn!
I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?
so let me get this striaght.
are there two different madden tourney’s going on now one from Displaced texan,and one from Tim? either way im in just let me know.
No
We need a representative for the SB Nation tournament. A lot of people chimed in. So I’m going to set up a mini-tournament to determine the Madden king of BRB
by DisplacedTexan on Aug 31, 2010 8:47 AM CDT up reply actions
Is Madden '11 coming out
for the PC? I have Madden ‘09 for the PC but haven’t seen anything since then.

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