Well put Rickster. I haven't played Mddn at all this year because I have the game that does everything I need it to do and then some. VC does more for me not to mention they design their game specifically for the XBox. That's first and foremost. I get the quality I'm looking for instead of hand me downs/ports. More than likely EA will never design their games specifically for the box. It's a shame though because they are missing out. Had a PS2 but got rid of it to get the Box and haven't turned back since.
However, I'm quite sure Mddn is better than last year but its not for me. I like to run the ball more than pass and ESPN does that better than any game out right now (IMO). Be it Mddn or ESPN, enjoy the games for what they give you. Don't make them into something they have not yet attained. Out!!