I usually played the college games instead of Madden, but this year I actually picked up ESPN NFL 2K5 instead of either one of the EA games. I was really skeptical, thinking it was just ESPN getting their paws in another "cookie jar", but I'm VERY impressed. And its $30 cheaper than Madden!!!

Of course my PS2 cratered the other night, so now I'm stuck with trying to figure out how to fix it, or dip into the piggy bank for a new one. Grrrr....