Madden NFL 25 Cover Vote Championship: Barry Sanders vs. Adrian Peterson

[beecravey7]

B. Sanders. He accomplished what he did on a team that was not very good. He made countless players look silly trying to tackle him. Most humble player probably ever with his ability.

[SeventhWard]

Re: Madden NFL 25 Cover Vote Championship: Barry Sanders vs. Adrian Peterson

It's my opinion that these "Cover Votes" are nothing more than EA's marketing department doing their thing. I believe the decision was made to market this year's game with a Running Back on the cover several weeks ago, and they've steered the results to get what they need to market their game. Is it unethical? Possibly, but what's really at stake? The "Cover Vote" shenanigans always give football fans something to talk about and raises awareness of yet another Madden release.

Pure speculation follows - I would not be surprised if the Madden 25 cover includes both Barry Sanders AND Adrian Peterson - similar to the dual cover athletes of Larry Fitzgerald/Troy Polamalu a few years back. They'll likely have some nicely written press release about Barry Sanders representing 25 years of Madden history along with AP carrying on his legacy.

-SeventhWard

[Sausage]

Re: Madden NFL 25 Cover Vote Championship: Barry Sanders vs. Adrian Peterson

I bet it will be some miraculous tie in voting and they are both on the cover to represent the new and old school.

[RJTurneR]

Re: Madden NFL 25 Cover Vote Championship: Barry Sanders vs. Adrian Peterson

These guys remind me of each other, two great RB's, best of their generation. In a way, I think it would only be fitting to have both on the cover. Ultimately, I'm picking Sanders. For obvious reasons. Two Lions in two seasons..?

Bring it on Madden Curse. You were no match for Megatron, you'll be no match for Sanders.

[goravens2052]

Re: Madden NFL 25 Cover Vote Championship: Barry Sanders vs. Adrian Peterson

Has it been announced yet?

[mestevo]

Re: Madden NFL 25 Cover Vote Championship: Barry Sanders vs. Adrian Peterson

Has it been announced yet?

Following the link in the OP: http://espn.go.com/maddenvote

Spoiler

Winner revealed on SportsNation Apr. 24, 8PM ET on ESPN2

[Hooe]

Re: Madden NFL 25 Cover Vote Championship: Barry Sanders vs. Adrian Peterson

I bet it will be some miraculous tie in voting and they are both on the cover to represent the new and old school.

I would not be surprised in the slightest, to be honest.

[mestevo]

Re: Madden NFL 25 Cover Vote Championship: Barry Sanders vs. Adrian Peterson

I could see them saying the total votes vs votes, not saying who edged out the other and just putting them on either different consoles, a collectors version, etc.