Online Tournament Hosted by BattlePros.com to be Held on Xbox LIVE; Fans at All Levels Welcome to Join for Chance to Battle a Pro
Ever wonder what it would be like to run a slant over the middle with an NFL safety lining you up in his sight? Think you can chase down a pro running back at full speed? You may not have the chance on the playing field, but the next best thing is coming. The BattlePros Madden NFL 10 Xbox Challenge is a free tournament that will allow video gamers to see how their skills stack up against NFL players on the virtual playing field. The online tournament will have fan vs. fan and pro vs. pro brackets. The top players to emerge from the fan bracket will have the opportunity to battle a pro on Xbox LIVE where they can chat with the player and talk some trash. In the end, the top pro and top fan will face off to be crowned BattlePros Madden NFL 10 champion.
SIGN UP FOR THE TOURNAMENT HERE
Players of all levels are welcome to join the tournament and four random fans (even first round losers) will be selected to battle against a pro – giving everyone who enters a chance to spend time online with a pro.
Players already signed up for the tournament include Pittsburgh Steelers running back Mewelde Moore, San Francisco 49ers linebacker Manny Lawson, and Atlanta Falcons safety Thomas DeCoud. More pros will be announced soon.
“Everyone knows NFL players are highly competitive and it’s no different when they’re playing Madden,” stated BattlePros.com founder Dean Fisk. “We’re expecting some hard fought matches with lots of good old fashion trash talking. We also want fans of all playing levels to sign up. Even if you lose in the first round, you’ll have a chance to battle against a pro player. It’s a lot of fun to get online with these guys and just talk football and play the game, win or lose.”
The battles will take place on Xbox LIVE, allowing fans and pros to chat and talk trash while playing. To sign up for the tournament, fans must go to www.battlepros.com and RSVP for the event under the “Events” tab. If not already a member, participants must join BattlePros for free. The site is open to everyone age 13 and over.
Sign-ups will close at the end of December and brackets will be released shortly thereafter. The tournament is scheduled to conclude in January 2010. Details, including the tournament rules, will be available on the BattlePros site and fans can follow the results of the pro vs. pro battles on Twitter.
Player Background
Mewelde Moore, Pittsburgh Steelers – Moore is a multi-purpose back who’s equally dangerous as a runner, receiver and kick returner. He was originally drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tulane and is only the 2nd player in NCAA history to rush for 4,000 yards and have 2,000 yards receiving in a career. In 2008, Moore signed a three year contract to join the Pittsburgh Steelers. Moore was given the opportunity to start after Willie Parker and Rashard Mendenhall were injured. Although he was a backup for most of the year, he racked up 588 yards rushing and 5 TDs on the ground. He also had 320 yards receiving and one receiving touchdown, as well as one passing touchdown.
Manny Lawson, San Francisco 49ers – Lawson is on pace to have career highs in tackles and sacks this season. He was drafted by the 49ers in the 1st round (22nd overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft. He quickly contributed to the 49ers defense and was named Rookie of the Week in his second game, recording three tackles, two sacks and two quarterback pressures in a win over the rival St. Louis Rams. He finished his first year with 57 tackles. After a fast start to the 2007 season (11 tackles in the first two games), Manny suffered a season-ending knee injury. He returned in 2008 and again made his presence known on a 49ers defense that ranked in the top half of the league.
Thomas DeCoud, Atlanta Falcons – DeCoud is a starting safety for the Atlanta Falcons. DeCoud was selected in the third round (98th pick overall) of the 2008 NFL draft and has made the most of his opportunity to start this season. In a Sunday Night Football win over the Chicago Bears, DeCoud recorded the first two interceptions of his young career off Pro Bowl QB Jay Cutler. In a Monday Night Football game against the New Orleans Saints, DeCoud helped his team jump out to an early lead with a punishing hit on Saints QB Drew Brees, causing a fumble that was picked up by the Falcons for a defensive score.
Links
Sign-up here
BattlePros Madden 10 Xbox Challenge video
Facebook Fan’s Page – BattlePros
Follow BattlePros on Twitter
About BattlePros.com
BattlePros.com is a Web destination hosted by professional athletes that love video games and the competition that goes with it. Video gamers can join the site for free and take part in a variety of contests and tournaments to win a chance to battle a pro online. Members can also sign-up to receive Twitter alerts when the pros are heading to Xbox LIVE, PlayStation Network or a PC gaming community looking for playing partners.
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December 18, 2009 at 9:04 pm |
MANNY FEARS THE PS3 PLAYERS AND OUR DOMINANCE IN MADDEN THATS WHY HE PLAYS THE FANBOY XBOXERS WITH LITTLE TO NO SKILL. I KID I KID MANNY OWNS AND IM GLAD HES HAD A HEALTHY YEAR TO SHOW HE IS WHAT WE THOUGHT HE WOULD BE WHEN WE DRAFTED HIM. IF HE PLAYS ON PS3 ID TAKE IT TO HIM. ILL BE BACK FROM AFGHANISTAN BY NEXT SEASON TO RUN HIM OVER WITH GORE
January 29, 2010 at 3:36 am |
I have thought about this myself and you could not have explained it better!