To follow up & give an answer on a story Cow Bell Tech brought up regarding the most popular football game for about a decade now, Madden'08 will ship with Michael Vick in the starting roster for the Falcons. It is important to note that during the coding of any game (by ANY DEVELOPER during the software development phase) a time comes when code needs to be frozen so the finishing touches can be done and the product can be shipped. To make changes now would compromise the software which needs to be able to perform on all the next-gen consoles and PC's. So, for that reason Vick and other troubled athletes (Pacman Jones) who wont be playing anytime soon will be on the rosters that ship. It is also VERY important to know that EA intends to deliver updates & patches to all systems which will correct the roster and any other problems or anomalies come up. So it's important to understand that EA is doing the right thing; in the only way they could do it. My sincere hope is that next year, Vick will be free due to evidence proving his innocence, and Pacman Jones (or any other troubled athlete) gets good advice; not from just anyone, but from experienced men in the NFLPA, and former players who know how to have a fulfilling time both in their playing days, and after they hang up the cleats. Men who have seen trouble; and handled their troubles in life the right way. In closing, I hope that men with great character will continue to make the NFL my favorite pastime. (Note: My views are mine and might not be held by others who post at Cow Bell Tech) Peace...
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In case anyone is wondering; Yes, I realize it doesn't look good for Vick; and those who are now releasing information about the evidence collected at his property only make the dire situation look worse for him. There are three things I want to get straight.
1.) I love all animals. Whoever is found responsible or connected to any harming of animals in any way should get way more than 6 years. Eye for an eye is how I feel. Drown a animal, you're going for an unfriendly swim.
2.) DUE PROCESS is a very important thing to respect. Everyone knows somebody who has been accused of a crime. If you happen to care deeply for that person, you pray they are innocent and found not guilty. It's that simple. No-one wants someone who's innocent to go to jail. So let that process take it's course.
3.) Maybe you know what it was to be a child and to have childhood heroes. When you love a professional sport; you care about it's image; and going a step further, you care about the Men who inspire you still as a grown man by doing heroic feats. If you're lucky enough to care about any sport that much, then you are going to care about it's participants. Yes, if someone is found to have done something criminal, let that person be a man, do their time, and move on. That's just the way I feel about the NFL and all the people who make it what it is for millions of fans.
Good post Fred.
I know that EA couldn't have seen this coming. And I don't hold them at fault nor should any one else for releasing the game with Vic in it. Why shouldn't the people who worked hard on that game get paid for there efforts.
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