Much to the delight of football fans around the country, we hit another offseason mile marker this week when EA Sports released the player ratings for its latest rendition of its Madden football game.
It's typically a time of excitement, but a few former Buckeyes were not quite thrilled by their ratings, and took to the Twitter waves to voice their frustration.
Heres what they think about you *Ice Cube voice @EAMaddenNFL pic.twitter.com/gEzAZKFq03
— Tyvis Powell (@1Tyvis) July 12, 2018
This is one of the most disrespectful things I seen a a long time. @EAMaddenNFL what did I do to deserve this?? pic.twitter.com/1RJuN58xnB
— Ryan Shazier (@RyanShazier) July 11, 2018
How do they come up with them? Serious Question. https://t.co/s9kh9j3TeU
— Darron Lee (@DLeeMG8) July 11, 2018
At least 2018 All-Pro Cameron Heyward did get some answers to his inquiry.
What a joke
— Cam Heyward (@CamHeyward) July 10, 2018
Dear @EAMaddenNFL first off I come off a career year: all pro probowl alternate ,considered more of a DT than DE, if comparing me in DT I lead the league in sacks for my position, 12 sacks, part of a top 10 def and lead the league in sacks as a team
— Cam Heyward (@CamHeyward) July 12, 2018
— EA SPORTS Madden NFL (@EAMaddenNFL) July 12, 2018
We'll see how this all turns out, especially for Heyward. Ultimately though, I think the easiest way to improve a rating would be to come out guns blazing at the beginning of the season.
Update: It Worked!
So get this: EA Sports actually listened to Heyward's argument, evaluated the evidence, and decided to improve his rating – if only slightly. If only fighting parking tickets was that easy.
STR 93
— EA SPORTS Madden NFL (@EAMaddenNFL) July 12, 2018
AWR 96
PRC 96
Thank you for your Madden Ratings Performance Plan submission #Madden19 pic.twitter.com/Aio7ANPRjr
