This kills me:
The Madden Bowl is a single elimination tournament held on the most current edition of Madden NFL. It has been held since 1995 during Super Bowl weekend in the host city and, in the past, participation included NFL players and celebrities. The Madden Bowl's participation has changed over the years from being an event held with athletes, musicians, and celebrities, to become an event where only NFL players are invited to participate get a chance to play. Participants in the Madden Bowl are free to choose which team they will play as - the player does not necessarily have to play as the team that he plays for in real life. Winners receive a Madden Bowl trophy and recognition in the upcoming Madden video game.
The 2006 Madden Bowl, held during the weekend of Super Bowl XL in Detroit, Michigan, was televised on ESPN and premiered in April 2006. It is not to be confused with Madden Nation, which was a reality television show that chronicled a cross-country trip to crown the best Madden player in America, which also aired on ESPN.
[edit] Madden Bowl winners
* 1995 - Steve Smith
* 1996 - Reggie Brooks
* 1997 - Jimmy Spencer
* 1998 - Morris Chestnut
* 1999 - Ray Mickens
* 2000 - Terry Jackson
* 2001 - Jacquez Green
* 2003 - Dwight Freeney
* 2005 - Michael Lewis
* 2006 - Alex Smith
* 2007 - Alex Smith
* 2008 - Willis McGahee
Smith could play Madden, but couldn't be the starting QB for the 9ers!
