BRB Madden Tournament: Pain is Temporary, Glory is Forever
by DisplacedTexan on Jul 15, 2011 12:24 PM CDT
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Dog days of summer got ya down? Tired of reading inane tweets from Schefter and Mort? Desperate for the sweet embrace of a Eugene WilsonTroy Polamalalaloo tackle? I think I've got just the fix.
After a series of tense negotiating sessions involving Coors Light (really, Tim?) and chicken tenders, I am delighted to announce the BRB Madden Tournament. Surprising to no one who frequents this blog, Brandon and the guys at the always excellent 360 Sports Lounge have stepped up and - with the help of Silver Eagle, the folks who provide this city with the sweet nectar of Bud Light - granted us a venue for digital gladiatorial combat.
Relevant information after the jump, friends.
We're still fleshing out some of the details, but the important parts are as follows.
What: The inaugural BRB Madden Tournament, a glorious two weekend event in which many will enter, but only one will win.
Where: 360 Sports Lounge.
When: Saturday July 30th, and Saturday August 6 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. As we're anticipating a number of participants, we figured it made sense to spread it out over a couple weekends.
Who: YOU! Or at least any of you that think you've got what it takes. And that includes our Texans diaspora. Brandon has informed us the Xboxs will be hooked up to the web and a special gamertag created so our foreign friends can log on and try their luck. So don't let your absence from Houston stop you from joining in the fun.
Let us know below if you think you're interested in participating. And even if you don't, come on out and enjoy the experience! Word is Tim might have t-shirts made up, there will be drinks aplenty, and the warm, cynical camaraderie of fellow Texans fans.
As I said, we're still ironing out a few kinks so keep an eye on this post and I'll keep you updated. I'm sure I forgot a thing or two, so please ask any questions you may have. Otherwise, see you in a few weeks!
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The Xboxs will be hooked up to the internet (See ‘Who’ section) so our out-of-town friends can join in.
by DisplacedTexan on Jul 15, 2011 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions
i know
as always…
thats the only thing Xbox has over Ps3. Its marketing
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Yes, Chris Johnson has broken more tackles than Adrian Peterson in 2009 and in 2010
by Ice0ne (CAJ) on Jul 15, 2011 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes.
Only if you buy one before you head over there.
I think Alanis Morisette might call that “Ironic.”
Capt. Nately: You're a shameful opportunist! What you don't understand is that it's better to die on your feet than to live on your knees.
Old man in whorehouse: You have it backwards. It's better to live on your feet than to die on your knees. I know.
-Catch 22-
Count me in.
But you better not try to touch my penis with your penis because i’m going to have to file a complaint to HR if that happens.
Capt. Nately: You're a shameful opportunist! What you don't understand is that it's better to die on your feet than to live on your knees.
Old man in whorehouse: You have it backwards. It's better to live on your feet than to die on your knees. I know.
-Catch 22-
I'll get you a BRB-shirt if you tell me why that hooker was beating you over the head with her shoe.
Capt. Nately: You're a shameful opportunist! What you don't understand is that it's better to die on your feet than to live on your knees.
Old man in whorehouse: You have it backwards. It's better to live on your feet than to die on your knees. I know.
-Catch 22-
Heh
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
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"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
by bigfatdrunk on Jul 15, 2011 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
All of it. Head and shaft.
Capt. Nately: You're a shameful opportunist! What you don't understand is that it's better to die on your feet than to live on your knees.
Old man in whorehouse: You have it backwards. It's better to live on your feet than to die on your knees. I know.
-Catch 22-
I play college football
But I can beat you scrubs at madden. I’m in fo SHO !!!
I see myself as an entertainer and an Icon. Oh and C finnegan can go fuck himself
by AllenOU on Jul 15, 2011 2:03 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
In Texans related news
Billionaire Carl Icahn has just made an offer on Clorox Bleach for 10.2B in an effort to take it private. If he does, it’s only a matter of time before we get that sponsorship…
excellent
Do I get to use my Madden 11 franchise team?
/ no?
// well screw all of you then! I’ve put hudnreds of hours into that! (really)
Riiiiight
Don’t you have a group of WRs that makes AJ look short, slow, and unmotivated?
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
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"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
Oh BS
I doubt any WR could make Andre johnson look unmotivated…
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Jul 16, 2011 9:38 AM CDT up reply actions
Last time I played Madden it was on PC
And the Texans didn’t exist.
It would be cool, but I am not buying a game just to play.
My name is Barry - I am from Texas
I am down but I will be in the list of out of towners!!!
someone keep me informed pieratking is the gt.
"Taco Joe - the beacon of optimism" TexansDC
"Great, you've doomed us all!" - UprootedTexan
God blessed Texas, but he has forsaken the Texans
I just thought bout something
the new madden comes out right after the tourney and this one looks like a keeper.
"Taco Joe - the beacon of optimism" TexansDC
"Great, you've doomed us all!" - UprootedTexan
God blessed Texas, but he has forsaken the Texans
360 Sports Lounge?
I hear that’s the place with a tremendous off-menu appetizer named after a Texans blogger and American hero.
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"MDC: Droppin' knowledge like a librarian with Parkinson's." --Jonathan Loesche
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"Not to completely equate marriage to fandom, but both rely on suspended insanity a bit." --beefy
No, you are thinking
of what they call a guy that is always at the end of the bar
My name is Barry - I am from Texas
by Barryfromtexas on Jul 15, 2011 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Tomato/toMAHto.
(Seriously, you can order “The MDC” at 360. It’s probably the best thing that my name (or initials) have ever been attached to.)
The Two-Day Hangover @ SBN Houston | Twitter
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"MDC: Droppin' knowledge like a librarian with Parkinson's." --Jonathan Loesche
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"Not to completely equate marriage to fandom, but both rely on suspended insanity a bit." --beefy
It's Gonna Be Awesome
When someone tries to order it and is greeted by a blank stare.
Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...
by Tim on Jul 15, 2011 7:23 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
And here I had what you implied with a bfd
My name is Barry - I am from Texas
by Barryfromtexas on Jul 15, 2011 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions
It made sense when I said it in my head
My name is Barry - I am from Texas
by Barryfromtexas on Jul 15, 2011 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions
What's in it?
I’ll eat just about anything so long as there’s no whole anchovies…
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
It's the ABT
from an earlier Mail Bag.
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"Not to completely equate marriage to fandom, but both rely on suspended insanity a bit." --beefy
I guess I need to read it to know, then....
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
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by riversmccown on Jul 15, 2011 11:41 PM CDT up reply actions 5 recs
I lol'd
Capt. Nately: You're a shameful opportunist! What you don't understand is that it's better to die on your feet than to live on your knees.
Old man in whorehouse: You have it backwards. It's better to live on your feet than to die on your knees. I know.
-Catch 22-
Free one year membership to BRB
I see myself as an entertainer and an Icon. Oh and C finnegan can go fuck himself
by AllenOU on Jul 15, 2011 9:25 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Newb rec
Also, Hook ’em.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
Want to put a little money on this years RRR?
Didn’t think so
I see myself as an entertainer and an Icon. Oh and C finnegan can go fuck himself
by AllenOU on Jul 16, 2011 12:07 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
fuck it i will.
how much we talking?
Feeling the five stages of grief since 2002.
by NoSafetiesNeeded on Jul 23, 2011 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions
And an option to buy a BRB T-shirt
For only $10
My name is Barry - I am from Texas
by Barryfromtexas on Jul 15, 2011 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Banned for referring to 2K
My name is Barry - I am from Texas
by Barryfromtexas on Jul 15, 2011 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Okay, I have to ask
How much does it cost to enter?
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
For you?
Eleventy billion dollars.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
Nothing
You’re just not allowed to talk or go to the bathroom
I see myself as an entertainer and an Icon. Oh and C finnegan can go fuck himself
by AllenOU on Jul 16, 2011 12:08 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
and mandatory panda suit for you jordann
"Taco Joe - the beacon of optimism" TexansDC
"Great, you've doomed us all!" - UprootedTexan
God blessed Texas, but he has forsaken the Texans
Another question
Is there a noob division?
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
noobs will be
pwned!!!
"Taco Joe - the beacon of optimism" TexansDC
"Great, you've doomed us all!" - UprootedTexan
God blessed Texas, but he has forsaken the Texans
I lay down a challenge gauntlet at bfd...bring it on fatman!
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
last time bfd played a football game on a console
it was on atari
"Taco Joe - the beacon of optimism" TexansDC
"Great, you've doomed us all!" - UprootedTexan
God blessed Texas, but he has forsaken the Texans
Then the odds will be all even on this one....
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
What are the odds on BFD failing to show up?
Whatever they are, I’ll take’em.
"If my hips had pockets, I wouldn't wear pants at all." @NotBurtReynolds
by papabear on Jul 19, 2011 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Bitch!
I was at ALL the SXSW events, even the one that got cancelled.
@Taco Joe: Intellivision, actually.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
Oh yeah
I’m definitely out the first weekend of the tourney as it’s my MIL’s birthday. Depending on work stuff, I may try to make the 6th, but that’s very much up in the air right now.
A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot
intellivisions football
was bad ass! No real skill needed just dumb luck
"Taco Joe - the beacon of optimism" TexansDC
"Great, you've doomed us all!" - UprootedTexan
God blessed Texas, but he has forsaken the Texans
The odds are good for bfd being a no-show
but that’s the beauty of this extravaganza. He doesn’t have to be there. He could be hooked up from the comfort of his living room.
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
I'm in as well.
I’d have to play online though.
There going to be a bracket anytime soon?
And do I need to put my XBL info on here?
"Hakeem couldn't kick your ass cuz you were too
close kissin his!"- Sir Charles to Kenny Smith.
Not sure yet
Unlikely – we’ll probably post the gamertag for 360 once we know what it is. It’s open to non-BRB people so there wont be any bracket made here.
by DisplacedTexan on Jul 17, 2011 10:12 AM CDT up reply actions
No bracket?
Then how do we find out who the champion is?
"Hakeem couldn't kick your ass cuz you were too
close kissin his!"- Sir Charles to Kenny Smith.
by bone31crusher on Jul 17, 2011 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions
charlie is that you?
can I get some tiger blood?
"Taco Joe - the beacon of optimism" TexansDC
"Great, you've doomed us all!" - UprootedTexan
God blessed Texas, but he has forsaken the Texans
Damn, can't you push that back to a later time frame?
I’m stuck at work from 12-3, 4pm-8pm would be much better
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
But I can see why you'd want to keep me out
Especially now that I’ve realized I’m absolutely deadly with the Raiders
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 19, 2011 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
it's only because you use j'marcus
like an rb.
"Taco Joe - the beacon of optimism" TexansDC
"Great, you've doomed us all!" - UprootedTexan
God blessed Texas, but he has forsaken the Texans
jamarcus?
what year of madden are you talking about?
’10?
Check out my Youtube Channel Icecru2
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Chris Johnson (2008-2011) HighLights
Alterraun Verner Rookie Highlights
Yes, Chris Johnson has broken more tackles than Adrian Peterson in 2009 and in 2010
by Ice0ne (CAJ) on Jul 19, 2011 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions
More like I use Richard Seymour on an O-Line like Drano going through plumbing
The 1-5-5 Defense is beastly with them, especially with the speed of their secondary, Scrabble locking down their #1 WR, & Tyvon Branch glued to the TE
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 19, 2011 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Played against a guy who was using the Patriots during my vacation
Brady was getting sacked or hit constantly, Welker never got one catch, Scrabble got 3 INTs, one of which was returned for a TD, & I had McFadden rush for over 150 yards. Final score was 38-10. His 10 points came on a muffed punt for a TD (which I followed up with a Jacoby Ford kickoff return TD) & a FG. He finished with less than 100 yards total offense (Got the “No Offense” achievement for my efforts)
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 19, 2011 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
wonder how many teams are going to ge them this year.
i dare you to get the raiders. no huff no nnamdi, no jamrcus.
jamarcus is on the raiders
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Chris Johnson (2008-2011) HighLights
Alterraun Verner Rookie Highlights
Yes, Chris Johnson has broken more tackles than Adrian Peterson in 2009 and in 2010
by Ice0ne (CAJ) on Jul 19, 2011 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions
On Madden 2012?
Unless they replace Huff with someone fast enough, no way. Everyone else they have is fast enough to keep up with just about any WR, especially after drafting Demarcus Van Dyke. No Nnamdi will hurt, but Huff will be the real loss to that defense. They need that fast FS next to Tyvon Branch
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 19, 2011 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions
i forgot they got DVD
it was him and brandon harris on the mia team right? Well trust me if you get raiders and put one of those corners on andre bset belive i will dog them all day long.
I believe losing Huff would be worse for them, at least on Madden
Having two safeties with 90+ speed is extremely valuable. Plus I could always double cover Andre with Tyvon Branch over the top. He’s no slouch as a safety
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 20, 2011 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions
SO when BRB
bloggers play. do most of you use the Texans even if the opposing player uses them?
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Chris Johnson (2008-2011) HighLights
Alterraun Verner Rookie Highlights
Yes, Chris Johnson has broken more tackles than Adrian Peterson in 2009 and in 2010
For me, it's either the Texans or the Raiders
That simple
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 19, 2011 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions
boo, raiders
require no skill
Check out my Youtube Channel Icecru2
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Chris Johnson (2008-2011) HighLights
Alterraun Verner Rookie Highlights
Yes, Chris Johnson has broken more tackles than Adrian Peterson in 2009 and in 2010
by Ice0ne (CAJ) on Jul 20, 2011 9:42 AM CDT up reply actions
Rushing for 150+ constantly with them does
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 20, 2011 10:09 AM CDT up reply actions
yeah if you only rush
but since most of their skill personel players have 90+ speed, you need no skill to win
Check out my Youtube Channel Icecru2
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Chris Johnson (2008-2011) HighLights
Alterraun Verner Rookie Highlights
Yes, Chris Johnson has broken more tackles than Adrian Peterson in 2009 and in 2010
by Ice0ne (CAJ) on Jul 20, 2011 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions
Tell it like it is Ice.
People who play with raiders have no skill at playing madden. " o wow wrs and rbs with 90+ speed thats my team" some people even put in their DB’s at WR’s, total bs. I always play with the texans.
Problem is that I noticed that other players never leave 4WR sets against the Texans
Which in itself is extremely cheap, but very effective
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 20, 2011 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions
Trust me, I found that out the hard way
I lost an online game using the Texans against the Falcons. Final score was 82-49. The guy never ran the ball even once. We were both over 600 passing, I just had too many unlucky breaks & he never stop throwing, never chewed the clock, & wouldn’t even kneel once he had the game out of reach. Pretty much your typical run up the score kind of asshole player
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 20, 2011 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions
hahaha dang
that sucks.
did you try to change up the D?
or are you one of those people who stay in the same formation?
Check out my Youtube Channel Icecru2
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Chris Johnson (2008-2011) HighLights
Alterraun Verner Rookie Highlights
Yes, Chris Johnson has broken more tackles than Adrian Peterson in 2009 and in 2010
by Ice0ne (CAJ) on Jul 21, 2011 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Trust me, I tried, but the Texans defense doesn't do well against 4WR sets
Especially when said guy runs no huddle way too damn often
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 21, 2011 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
oh yeah
I used to do no huddle and then i saw how it hurts the D’s team.
what D were you in?
I know i use the 1-5-5 vs the pass alot and its helps
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Chris Johnson (2008-2011) HighLights
Alterraun Verner Rookie Highlights
Yes, Chris Johnson has broken more tackles than Adrian Peterson in 2009 and in 2010
by Ice0ne (CAJ) on Jul 21, 2011 11:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I use the 1-5-5 only with the Raiders
The 1-5-5 is crap with the Texans (No NT hurts a lot). I was in the Dime & 3-2-6 the entire game
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on Jul 22, 2011 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
i see, and i guess you
used Mario as one of your rushing LBs?
With the titans i use mostly DE’s in coverage, because they are fast, almost LB speed and can tackle.
I love the Cover 2 sink, it is an overload, not a Nano, but its fun because i’ll use it the first few time through the right A gap, then move to the left B Gap, and then i’ll move it to the C gap.
it frustrates people so much!
I use it and the 2-4-5, and the plain 3-4.
It’s really good with the titans somehow.
Check out my Youtube Channel Icecru2
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Chris Johnson (2008-2011) HighLights
Alterraun Verner Rookie Highlights
Yes, Chris Johnson has broken more tackles than Adrian Peterson in 2009 and in 2010
by Ice0ne (CAJ) on Jul 22, 2011 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I know
Yes, i’m a Titans fan so i play with the Titans.
But i barely run the ball if one of my plans works.
I always have a power run game based out of the strong and weak,
if that doesn’t work then there’s the 3 Wr or 4 Wr Gun, where i usually only throw to my slot wrs,
then if that doesn’t either I have my shot gun split back set,
and if all else fails i just choose plays that look cool ’:)
For some reason i mix in my runs and throws that i’ve never been sacked on a PA play… i have no idea why..
But my favorite is what i call the heavy Strong and the Heavy weak.
exchange all WR for TE’s and all TE’s for tackles, and motion the WR(TE) to the hole you want to run into ans snap the ball as he gets there.
Check out my Youtube Channel Icecru2
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Chris Johnson (2008-2011) HighLights
Alterraun Verner Rookie Highlights
Yes, Chris Johnson has broken more tackles than Adrian Peterson in 2009 and in 2010
by Ice0ne (CAJ) on Jul 21, 2011 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions
I could go the whole game throwing to the 4th string wr
and have cj barely run, and only catch a few balls
Check out my Youtube Channel Icecru2
yeah, i want some views...
Chris Johnson (2008-2011) HighLights
Alterraun Verner Rookie Highlights
Yes, Chris Johnson has broken more tackles than Adrian Peterson in 2009 and in 2010
by Ice0ne (CAJ) on Jul 21, 2011 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll play
But I’m basically going to try to break the game by doing stupid things.
Somebody will get a bye!
- Rivers McCown, From Mom's Basement | Twitter | Football Outsiders | Battle Red Blog
I want Rivers after I have disposed of bfd!
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
Make sure you guys use them by fans or working air vents!!
don’t want those computers to over heat!
Check out my Youtube Channel Icecru2
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Chris Johnson (2008-2011) HighLights
Alterraun Verner Rookie Highlights
Yes, Chris Johnson has broken more tackles than Adrian Peterson in 2009 and in 2010
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