Agree 100% there. Found my copy at a Gamestop over in New Hampshire for $2 over my February break last year, and I went through and named my own rosters, as I don't own a max drive. Seeing so many names I recognized, former college stars and future NFL players alike, was so cool.
Can't forget about Purdue's 6'9 impact WR Kyle Ingraham when mentioning the greats (played pitch and catch with him all day haha), among others like a decent Tennessee team (ratings wise), Chris Leak-led Florida, and the Penn State team that saved Joe Pa's job (though ratings in this game didn't reflect that
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