Madden Curse Strikes Early

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I think that Madden Curse is only psychological. Players get feared or overexcited by being on Madden NFL cover, so they get injured.

But Larry Fitzgerald has a better mind control than Troy, so I don't think he will be injured.

I think that Madden Curse is only psychological. Players get feared or overexcited by being on Madden NFL cover, so they get injured.

But Larry Fitzgerald has a better mind control than Troy, so I don't think he will be injured.

McNabb was on a cover…………

McNabb was on a cover…………

@ PASTA did dat UPDATE 4 MADDEN come out on da PS3

I got da updated rosters but DON'T recall D/L N e update & I want 2 TRY OUT dat BROADCAST CAMERA ANGLE

@ PASTA did dat UPDATE 4 MADDEN come out on da PS3

I got da updated rosters but DON'T recall D/L N e update & I want 2 TRY OUT dat BROADCAST CAMERA ANGLE

the worst news of the year has to be urlacher going out for the season and now i think that the bears defense is going to miss a huge gap of leadership … but i heard that the chicago bears are tacking to derrick brooks …. BEAR DOWN!!!

the worst news of the year has to be urlacher going out for the season and now i think that the bears defense is going to miss a huge gap of leadership … but i heard that the chicago bears are tacking to derrick brooks …. BEAR DOWN!!!

LMFAO at the screen shot! that just looks funny. Dude it might not be a curse but you cant deny the coincidence.

LMFAO at the screen shot! that just looks funny. Dude it might not be a curse but you cant deny the coincidence.

any news on the madden patch???

any news on the madden patch???

how can you say you dont believe in the curse when every year the guy on the cover gets hurt….Especially in the case of Vince Young who wasn't a vet that just put up another great year, but a 2nd year guy that shoulda had a even better year than the one before it

how can you say you dont believe in the curse when every year the guy on the cover gets hurt….Especially in the case of Vince Young who wasn't a vet that just put up another great year, but a 2nd year guy that shoulda had a even better year than the one before it

Seahawks neon green jerseys are for sure now! they were all over the stadium at the hawks game and i went to get one but they sold out. So will they be coming in a update or with the AFL DLC?

Seahawks neon green jerseys are for sure now! they were all over the stadium at the hawks game and i went to get one but they sold out. So will they be coming in a update or with the AFL DLC?

Brady was on Backyard Football 09. I think that Backyard sports covers are jinxed too. Think about it David Ortiz was on Backyard Baseball and he is not having a good season this year.

Brady was on Backyard Football 09. I think that Backyard sports covers are jinxed too. Think about it David Ortiz was on Backyard Baseball and he is not having a good season this year.

Id like to thank EA for putting Larry Fitz on the cover. By doing so it allowed for the 49ers secondary to be able to cover him Amazingly. Thanks again.

Id like to thank EA for putting Larry Fitz on the cover. By doing so it allowed for the 49ers secondary to be able to cover him Amazingly. Thanks again.

lol….i think something strange is definatly going on here…after this season, ill wait to see what happens with Fitz..if, and IF he misses significant time, or faces a HUGE dropoff in performance..then ill start to put more credence into this curse

lol….i think something strange is definatly going on here…after this season, ill wait to see what happens with Fitz..if, and IF he misses significant time, or faces a HUGE dropoff in performance..then ill start to put more credence into this curse

So does this mean that Brian Urlacher is suffering from the NFL 2K3 cover curse?

So does this mean that Brian Urlacher is suffering from the NFL 2K3 cover curse?

You made an excellent point Pasta about how there are even more stars who aren't on the cover that have this kind of stuff happen to them. It's fun to joke about it, but there simply isn't a curse. People confuse a curse with odd statistic. I'll bet 100 bucks that Fitz has an All-Pro season this year and it won't be an issue.

You made an excellent point Pasta about how there are even more stars who aren't on the cover that have this kind of stuff happen to them. It's fun to joke about it, but there simply isn't a curse. People confuse a curse with odd statistic. I'll bet 100 bucks that Fitz has an All-Pro season this year and it won't be an issue.

I believe in curse……the only person that wasnt really effected was Ray lewis on the cover of madden 2005….he only got injured for one game

I believe in curse……the only person that wasnt really effected was Ray lewis on the cover of madden 2005….he only got injured for one game

Off topic but I gotta vent!!! Who does the ratings!?! Do they not do any kind of stat study?!? I use the 49ers & Frank Gore has been fumbling A LOT!!!! So I looked it up last year he fumbled 6 times therefore his rating is 72 Marion Barber of Cowboy fame fumbled 7 times but his carry rating is 87!!! Adrian Peterson fumbled 9 TIMES LAST YEAR his rating is 70!!! Come on man thats a joke!!!

Off topic but I gotta vent!!! Who does the ratings!?! Do they not do any kind of stat study?!? I use the 49ers & Frank Gore has been fumbling A LOT!!!! So I looked it up last year he fumbled 6 times therefore his rating is 72 Marion Barber of Cowboy fame fumbled 7 times but his carry rating is 87!!! Adrian Peterson fumbled 9 TIMES LAST YEAR his rating is 70!!! Come on man thats a joke!!!

Exactly….he didn't prove anything before they put him on the cover. They just as easily could have chosen Matt Leinart or Reggie Bush and both of those guys have been busts so far too.

Exactly….he didn't prove anything before they put him on the cover. They just as easily could have chosen Matt Leinart or Reggie Bush and both of those guys have been busts so far too.

Let me add Steven Jackson had 5 fumbles but his carry rating is 85!!!

Let me add Steven Jackson had 5 fumbles but his carry rating is 85!!!

cuz gore sucks

cuz gore sucks

lol great answer you must be the smartest outta your entire family huh?? I bet you're a star athlete too so you know all about sports lol clown

lol great answer you must be the smartest outta your entire family huh?? I bet you're a star athlete too so you know all about sports lol clown

LMAO at the screen shot lolz

LMAO at the screen shot lolz

I think Pasta reported that those will be patched in. I wish they would add Seattle's jerseys (home and away) from the 80's with the Seahawk logo on the sleeve. Those were awesome. Oh, and fix the logo on the classic helmets. Still don't have it right.

I think Pasta reported that those will be patched in. I wish they would add Seattle's jerseys (home and away) from the 80's with the Seahawk logo on the sleeve. Those were awesome. Oh, and fix the logo on the classic helmets. Still don't have it right.

Yet he got in trouble with the law for covering up a murder….Allegedly….

Yet he got in trouble with the law for covering up a murder….Allegedly….

homo

homo

how can u say there is no curse.
every player thats been on a madden cover has gotta injured.

i think its more than just a coincidence if it happens EVERY YEAR!!
i would say put madden back on the cover..but he might ….die

how can u say there is no curse.
every player thats been on a madden cover has gotta injured.

i think its more than just a coincidence if it happens EVERY YEAR!!
i would say put madden back on the cover..but he might ….die

and DeAngelo Williams fumbled 0 times yet his isn't a 99.

and DeAngelo Williams fumbled 0 times yet his isn't a 99.

not anymore, they're just gonna start hillenmeyer

not anymore, they're just gonna start hillenmeyer

People that believe believe in the Madden Curse are brainless morons. Don't forget to leave cookies out for Santa.

Football is a contact sport, moron.

People that believe believe in the Madden Curse are brainless morons. Don't forget to leave cookies out for Santa.

Football is a contact sport, moron.

FUNNY PIC OF TROY

FUNNY PIC OF TROY

The curse is alive and well.

The curse is alive and well.

ONLY IN THE WEAK MINDED.

ONLY IN THE WEAK MINDED.

Oh, you must be a Steelers fan. Sorry about the sand in your VAGINA!

Oh, you must be a Steelers fan. Sorry about the sand in your VAGINA!

You made an excellent point Pasta about how there are even more stars who aren't on the cover that have this kind of stuff happen to them. It's fun to joke about, but it simply isn't true. People confuse a curse with an odd statistic. I'll bet 100 bucks that Fitz has an All-Pro season this year and it won't be an issue.

You made an excellent point Pasta about how there are even more stars who aren't on the cover that have this kind of stuff happen to them. It's fun to joke about, but it simply isn't true. People confuse a curse with an odd statistic. I'll bet 100 bucks that Fitz has an All-Pro season this year and it won't be an issue.

"The person who said Live's commentary is better then 2k's. You meant 2k9 correct. " -sdot

At least I believe you were stating this. I have been studying Ebonics at UCLA so I hope that's right

LOL.Yes I meant in 2k9 I have not heard 2k10 commentary but I am happy that you stated that the

commentary sounds good in 2k10.

Spelling Help

sed= said

BETTA = better

Cuz = Because

da= the

dey = they

2nd= Second

I KNO U AINT play = I know you have not played 2k10

Deer = There

Aint No = There isn't

4 u 2 = For You Too

I hope those ebonics quotes are right I need an B+ to pass LoL

"The person who said Live's commentary is better then 2k's. You meant 2k9 correct. " -sdot

At least I believe you were stating this. I have been studying Ebonics at UCLA so I hope that's right

LOL.Yes I meant in 2k9 I have not heard 2k10 commentary but I am happy that you stated that the

commentary sounds good in 2k10.

Spelling Help

sed= said

BETTA = better

Cuz = Because

da= the

dey = they

2nd= Second

I KNO U AINT play = I know you have not played 2k10

Deer = There

Aint No = There isn't

4 u 2 = For You Too

I hope those ebonics quotes are right I need an B+ to pass LoL

Just wanted to review the curse:

1999: Garrison Hearst was on select covers of Madden 1999. Hearst had an outstanding regular season, finishing third in rushing yards. Hearst suffered a broken ankle in the divisional playoff game against the Atlanta Falcons. The severe break required Hearst to miss two full NFL seasons.

2000: Barry Sanders is pictured over Madden's left shoulder on the cover. Sanders abruptly retired in July before the start of the 1999 season.

2001: Eddie George's curse came in 2001 where he failed to break 1000 yards and Tennessee missed the playoffs going 7-9.

2002: Dante Culpepper missed 4 games with injury, threw for 1300 less yards and 19 less TD's then in 2000. Minnesota's worst record since 1984.

2003: Marshall Faulk: Despite playing the same amount of games, Faulk rushed for 430 less yards and had 4 less TDs compared to 2001. Faulk's worst season since 1996. Rams scored only 16 more points then their 1996 team who had Tony Banks at QB and Lawrence Phillips at RB.

2004: Vick missed the first 11 games with a broken leg. Vick's QB rating, comp pct, and yards per attempt were all down from 2002.

2005: Ray Lewis for the most part avoided the curse. His numbers were slightly down from the year before, but he missed one game. He did not record an interception in 2004, the first time in his career.

2006: After week 9, Mcnabb suffered a hernia and was lost for the season. Mcnabb threw for more interceptions and his yards per attempt and completion percentage were down from 2004. The Eagles finished 6-10, in last place, and missed the playoffs for the first time since 1999.

2007: Shaun Alexander missed 6 regular season games with a broken foot. He finished the season with 896 yards and a 3.6 yard per carry average (well down from his 4.4 career yard per carry average). His 896 yards and 7 touchdowns were the lowest since his rookie season.

2008: Vince Young finished with 9 touchdowns and 17 interceptions, but completed 62% of his passes and Tennessee went 10-6, losing to the Chargers in the first round of the playoffs.

2009: Favre and the Jets started the season hot, but after Favre injured his throwing arm, the season collapsed quickly. Favre threw 6 less TD's and 7 more int's then in 2007. The Jets finished 9-7 after starting 8-3 and missed the playoffs.

2010: Troy is injured and the Fitzgerald still has 15 games to go…we all know the Cards are missing the playoffs too.

I say the "curse" is pretty consistent and always a fun discussion. Yes Tom Brady was injured but didn't he appear on the cover of Backyard Football (I think someone else noted that). Urlacher appeared on 2k3…so perhaps we could change it to the video game coverboy curse. Anyways, the whole Madden curse is alive and well and works like clockwork.

Just wanted to review the curse:

1999: Garrison Hearst was on select covers of Madden 1999. Hearst had an outstanding regular season, finishing third in rushing yards. Hearst suffered a broken ankle in the divisional playoff game against the Atlanta Falcons. The severe break required Hearst to miss two full NFL seasons.

2000: Barry Sanders is pictured over Madden's left shoulder on the cover. Sanders abruptly retired in July before the start of the 1999 season.

2001: Eddie George's curse came in 2001 where he failed to break 1000 yards and Tennessee missed the playoffs going 7-9.

2002: Dante Culpepper missed 4 games with injury, threw for 1300 less yards and 19 less TD's then in 2000. Minnesota's worst record since 1984.

2003: Marshall Faulk: Despite playing the same amount of games, Faulk rushed for 430 less yards and had 4 less TDs compared to 2001. Faulk's worst season since 1996. Rams scored only 16 more points then their 1996 team who had Tony Banks at QB and Lawrence Phillips at RB.

2004: Vick missed the first 11 games with a broken leg. Vick's QB rating, comp pct, and yards per attempt were all down from 2002.

2005: Ray Lewis for the most part avoided the curse. His numbers were slightly down from the year before, but he missed one game. He did not record an interception in 2004, the first time in his career.

2006: After week 9, Mcnabb suffered a hernia and was lost for the season. Mcnabb threw for more interceptions and his yards per attempt and completion percentage were down from 2004. The Eagles finished 6-10, in last place, and missed the playoffs for the first time since 1999.

2007: Shaun Alexander missed 6 regular season games with a broken foot. He finished the season with 896 yards and a 3.6 yard per carry average (well down from his 4.4 career yard per carry average). His 896 yards and 7 touchdowns were the lowest since his rookie season.

2008: Vince Young finished with 9 touchdowns and 17 interceptions, but completed 62% of his passes and Tennessee went 10-6, losing to the Chargers in the first round of the playoffs.

2009: Favre and the Jets started the season hot, but after Favre injured his throwing arm, the season collapsed quickly. Favre threw 6 less TD's and 7 more int's then in 2007. The Jets finished 9-7 after starting 8-3 and missed the playoffs.

2010: Troy is injured and the Fitzgerald still has 15 games to go…we all know the Cards are missing the playoffs too.

I say the "curse" is pretty consistent and always a fun discussion. Yes Tom Brady was injured but didn't he appear on the cover of Backyard Football (I think someone else noted that). Urlacher appeared on 2k3…so perhaps we could change it to the video game coverboy curse. Anyways, the whole Madden curse is alive and well and works like clockwork.

just wanted to add Ray Lewis had an injured wrist for the last couple of games that season he appeared on the cover.

just wanted to add Ray Lewis had an injured wrist for the last couple of games that season he appeared on the cover.

Players who've reached the point in their careers that they're likely to make the cover will tend to have a few years' starting experience, and cover athletes are more likely to come from teams who made the playoffs or won the Superbowl, so additional wear and tear is going to be more likely for your average cover athlete than your average player at large.

It'd be interesting to see how many of the players got hurt if they started putting rookies on the cover and more up-and-comers. Young, etc.

Players who've reached the point in their careers that they're likely to make the cover will tend to have a few years' starting experience, and cover athletes are more likely to come from teams who made the playoffs or won the Superbowl, so additional wear and tear is going to be more likely for your average cover athlete than your average player at large.

It'd be interesting to see how many of the players got hurt if they started putting rookies on the cover and more up-and-comers. Young, etc.

Maybe Brady was supposed to be on the cover of MAdden 09, but Farve got it because Madden has a man crush on him and thought this would be the last chance to put him on the cover. In other words Brady got robbed the cover yet still got injured.

Maybe Brady was supposed to be on the cover of MAdden 09, but Farve got it because Madden has a man crush on him and thought this would be the last chance to put him on the cover. In other words Brady got robbed the cover yet still got injured.