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jmalu84 · 07-21-2009, 08:03 AM

"I understand I averaged 10 yards a catch, but it's the offense, not me," Houshmandzadeh said, via Mike Sando of ESPN.com. "I'm not playing Madden no more until they get my rating right. . . . I used to be the best in the world at Madden. I'm going to miss not playing it, but until they do me right, I'm not playing it any more."

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...e-madden-game/

he has a 91 overall in madden and he is complaining...boooooo...

texbuk84 · 07-21-2009, 08:08 AM

Well to be honest the guys they have rated higher than him are actually better than him so his rating is fair.

baa7 · 07-21-2009, 08:16 AM

Didn't he head to Seattle? Looks like the Pacific North-West Curse of Irrelevance has already been set in motion, and he hasn't even played a game yet! Pity the poor guy.

salbowski · 07-21-2009, 08:27 AM

This is Donny's fault...

Deangelo Hall complained to Donny on twitter that his 61 (?- can't remember now) rating was too low and got a 18 point raise to 79.

Tory Holt complained about his rating on twitter and Donny gave him a completely inflated 84 rating.

Im gonna open a fake Ben Leber twitter account and pester him for a 20 point boost.

mastershake88 · 07-21-2009, 08:40 AM

W.C.?

STLRams · 07-21-2009, 08:44 AM

T.J. rating is a little too high as it is already, 91??, don't know about that. Donny shouldn't listen to these NFL players crying about there ratings.

Phobia · 07-21-2009, 08:50 AM

I would like Donny to comment on this about giving ratings boost to players that complained. I sure hope this is not true. If so then I lose alot of respect for him to let these NFL guys push him around over a damn game ratings. These guys should be concerned with what they are doing on the field.

Netherscourge · 07-21-2009, 08:59 AM

Technically, TJ is right.

These ratings don't really reflect a players ability - they reflect his success, which is determined by many different factors - most of which are not even in their own control.

These things can hurt a WR's performance, to which he has no control over:

1. Bad quarterback
2. Bad offense/system
3. Bad playcalling
4. Poor play execution by other players
5. Poor blocking resulting in your QB getting killed and unable to deliver the ball
6. Poor coaching
7. Bad referee calls or dumb penalties by OTHER players costing you a big play
8. Overpowering defense/coverage/zone (basically playing to stop the pass)
9. Bad players on your own team
10. Bad weather

Now, taking all that into consideration, is it really fair to give low ratings to a player who may be very talented but is surrounded by incompetent players?

No.

Madden ratings are based on individual success/production, not based on actual ability.

07-21-2009, 08:03 AM	#1
jmalu84 Rookie OVR: 4 Join Date: Aug 2008	T.J. Hoosh says he'll boycott Madden 10 "I understand I averaged 10 yards a catch, but it's the offense, not me," Houshmandzadeh said, via Mike Sando of ESPN.com. "I'm not playing Madden no more until they get my rating right. . . . I used to be the best in the world at Madden. I'm going to miss not playing it, but until they do me right, I'm not playing it any more." http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...e-madden-game/ he has a 91 overall in madden and he is complaining...boooooo...

07-21-2009, 08:08 AM	#2
texbuk84 Mercy Extended. John 3:16 OVR: 34 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new jersey Posts: 1,279 Blog Entries: 9	Re: T.J. Hoosh says he'll boycott Madden 10 Well to be honest the guys they have rated higher than him are actually better than him so his rating is fair. __________________ Oakland Athletics/Phillies Celtics FAN/ Jazz supporter Eagles[/color] Devils 2kflightschool.webs.com

07-21-2009, 08:16 AM	#3
baa7 Banned OVR: 26 Join Date: Jul 2004	Re: T.J. Hoosh says he'll boycott Madden 10 Didn't he head to Seattle? Looks like the Pacific North-West Curse of Irrelevance has already been set in motion, and he hasn't even played a game yet! Pity the poor guy.

07-21-2009, 08:27 AM	#4
salbowski Banned OVR: 13 Join Date: Aug 2008	Re: T.J. Hoosh says he'll boycott Madden 10 This is Donny's fault... Deangelo Hall complained to Donny on twitter that his 61 (?- can't remember now) rating was too low and got a 18 point raise to 79. Tory Holt complained about his rating on twitter and Donny gave him a completely inflated 84 rating. Im gonna open a fake Ben Leber twitter account and pester him for a 20 point boost.

07-21-2009, 08:40 AM	#5
mastershake88 MVP OVR: 21 Join Date: Jun 2007 Blog Entries: 33	Re: T.J. Hoosh says he'll boycott Madden 10 W.C.? __________________ Champions of Baltimore Orioles, 1966,1970,1983 Ravens: Superbowl XXXV, XLVII, Baltimore Colts: 1958 NFL Champions, 1959 NFL Champions, SuperBowl V.Washington Capitals:2018 Stanley Cup Champions Decade of Excellence FHS '06, UMBC,'13,CCBC '15 UMUC '15

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07-21-2009, 08:44 AM	#6
STLRams MVP OVR: 15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Saint Louis MO	Re: T.J. Hoosh says he'll boycott Madden 10 T.J. rating is a little too high as it is already, 91??, don't know about that. Donny shouldn't listen to these NFL players crying about there ratings.

07-21-2009, 08:50 AM	#7
Phobia Hall Of Fame OVR: 63 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisiana, Lafayette Posts: 11,635 Blog Entries: 11	Re: T.J. Hoosh says he'll boycott Madden 10 I would like Donny to comment on this about giving ratings boost to players that complained. I sure hope this is not true. If so then I lose alot of respect for him to let these NFL guys push him around over a damn game ratings. These guys should be concerned with what they are doing on the field.

07-21-2009, 08:59 AM	#8
Netherscourge MVP OVR: 12 Join Date: Jul 2008	Re: T.J. Hoosh says he'll boycott Madden 10 Technically, TJ is right. These ratings don't really reflect a players ability - they reflect his success, which is determined by many different factors - most of which are not even in their own control. These things can hurt a WR's performance, to which he has no control over: 1. Bad quarterback 2. Bad offense/system 3. Bad playcalling 4. Poor play execution by other players 5. Poor blocking resulting in your QB getting killed and unable to deliver the ball 6. Poor coaching 7. Bad referee calls or dumb penalties by OTHER players costing you a big play 8. Overpowering defense/coverage/zone (basically playing to stop the pass) 9. Bad players on your own team 10. Bad weather Now, taking all that into consideration, is it really fair to give low ratings to a player who may be very talented but is surrounded by incompetent players? No. Madden ratings are based on individual success/production, not based on actual ability. Last edited by Netherscourge; 07-21-2009 at 09:02 AM.

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