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...
