The Intrigue

It amazes me sometimes how a computer-generated game can create so much drama for one person. I am talking about the Madden 2008 Superstar mode that I created with Packer RB Brandon Jackson.

In his second season (2008-2009) , Jackson was compiling a pretty good individual season. Since I couldn't control pay calling, I got pretty frustrated with the insistence on passing the ball as well as not including Jackson all that much in the offense. With four games to go, the Packers were 5-7. That seventh loss came in a game where Jackson ran for four rushing touchdowns, but the team came up short because our kicker missed the extra point at the end of the game. Seriously.

Needless to say, the Packers compile four straight victories and make it into the playoffs as a five seed. After the heartbreaking 28-27 loss I figured the playoffs were not even going to happen. We win easily in the wild card round and match up against the Seattle Seahawks in the divisional game. We escape with a 9-6 final score. I was thankful we won that game. We go up against the Giants in the NFC Championship and make out in an offensive game with touchdowns everywhere.

In the season where we assume Favre will retire, the Packers make it to the Superbowl. Favre was selected to his second straight Superbowl and had his second straight season with a 100+ passer rating. Favre decided to lay a huge egg for the Superbowl. He throws four interceptions and the Packer lose 31-3. Jackson doesn't accomplish much because Favre made sure to keep the offense off the field.

Jackson asked for trade in the offseason and is now with the Cowboys. Statistically he is already close to making the Hall of Fame. He will try to make it the Superbowl with the Dallas Cowboys. They are already 4-0.

All this from a video game...amazing.

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Other News: The Packers win today! At least this time they played a good game to get the win. The offense showed life and the defense remained strong overall.