No Debate Needed: Madden National Championship A Must

Everyone we have talked to is in favor of establishing a Madden National Championship Forum for PSX. However, that doesn't mean in will be easy. There are the cost factors, sponsorships, host sites, lodging accommodations and travel. BUT, if everyone interested could get to South Florida, this was be the start of something incredible. Can you imagine what this type of tournament could turn out to be? The fact that Madden 99 is one of the greatest selling video games speaks to the popularity of the game itself. With over a million copies sold, Madden players from all over are looking for a way to unleash their football fury on opponents from across the land. Nevertheless, at this point their is no current format to crown a national champion; at least not yet.

As The PFL continues to investigate the possibilities of setting up a world wide tournament, the talk is that the dream could become a reality. Executive Director Charles is the master mind behind this scheme. Although most PFL owners have said that they are in favor of the idea, Charles (the logistics man) is doing the research and leg work to put the proposal together for THE LEAGUE owners. If Charles presents a logistically sound deal with sponsors and corporate host, look for the PFL to go nationwide with its publicity and promotion of this spectacular. Charles said that this is the kind of event that could turn into something that would be nationally recognized. EA may even want to get involved. It could become very lucrative for the winner with cash prizes included. According to the responses from the internet, at least 45 players responded yes to a national championship game. There were no negative responses.

How The Tournament Could Work

128 applicants would be selected on a first come first serve basis would participate in the first annual tournament. It would be held over three days starting early Friday, all day Saturday with the championship games on Sunday. It would be double elimination with each team playing at least three games Friday, three games Saturday and the championship game Sunday. At 7 minute quarters this would not be time consuming. There would be 64 brackets, 32 on each side, with a minimum of 16 game monitors, 32 teams playing at one time, at one hour intervals. The tourny could start at 5:00 PM on Friday. After being eliminated from national contention, we would set up other exhibition games and tournaments so those booked for the entire weekend could get some side games in or watch the other games. At the end would be a trophy presentation along with other awards. The host site would be at a hotel which all the members will be housed at so there would be no need to travel outside of the hotel unless one wanted to sightsee. The last man standing would be crowned "THE CHAMP." Then we could put to rest who is the best. In the future if it outgrows itself, regional championships could be set up so that only the true best travel the farthest to play.