Chris Harris' Hit-Stick'em with The Hitman Contest
by ChrisHarris on Aug 11, 2010 8:49 AM CDT
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Man, I remember the first time I saw myself in a video game. Actually, maybe I don’t remember exactly when. I know it was a Madden game, but I can’t remember what year it was. Was it ‘05? ‘06? Shoot, I don’t remember. I’m certain it was Madden, though.
I’m not a Madden player -- I’m not a big gamer -- I just don’t do video games that much. But I did play it that one time earlier in my career just to see myself in the game. And MAN was I geeked! Never had I previously thought I’d be in a video game, but there I was on the screen, controlling my character’s every move with my fingers. It was definitely a cool thing to see.
A lot of my friends come up to me and say... "Hey, man! I’m playing you on Madden!" That’s always cool to hear. And my Brother, he’ll holler at me when each new Madden is released to update me on how the game has adjusted my ratings, rankings, etc. Hopefully, those numbers are a lot higher now than they were my rookie year - HA!
By now, most of you probably already have the new Madden 11 - right? If you do, good. If not, go get it. The reason I ask is because I'm launching a pretty sweet contest titled "Chris Harris' Hit-Stick'em with The Hitman Contest." Winners will receive items such as autographed game case inserts, football gloves or cleats.
For instructions on how to participate, hurry up and click that link down below so you can get busy.
Chris Harris' Hit-Stick'em with The Hitman Contest
On your mark...get set...GAAAAAAAAAME OOOOON!!!
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Great idea Hitman!
Btw, this is a very good Madden 11’ review.
Cool idea!
Too bad I don’t really play Madden. But I am undefeated! (I played one time on rookie and won) Hahahaha. Nice shout out to David Taylor too!
"A lot of fans were drawn to me because they knew that whatever the score was, I was going to run as hard as I could on every play. You don't have that now, you have guys waiting for next week or even next year." - Walter Payton
Editor/Writer for WindyCityGridiron.com
So who's gonna play?
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I'm game ....
…. even though I’m 4 games into Franchise mode and have layed the wood to folks already with ya ! You just always seem to be in the right place at the right time .
" Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. " ~
Mike Tyson
by MidWayMonster54 on Aug 12, 2010 1:46 AM CDT up reply actions
I'd love too, but......
My finances are currently tied up in wedding plans. My fiancée and I are finally tying the knot Sept 18th, and the wedding and reception are draining all of my funds, so Madden 11 will have to wait. But at least I have a good excuse! :D
in•san•i•ty \in-ˈsa-nə-tē\ noun
1 : The practice of repeating the same action while expecting different results.
by Timothy Hockemeyer on Aug 12, 2010 6:58 AM CDT up reply actions
Congrats to you!
And to the future Mrs. Train!
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
Thank you....
in•san•i•ty \in-ˈsa-nə-tē\ noun
1 : The practice of repeating the same action while expecting different results.
by Timothy Hockemeyer on Aug 12, 2010 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions
OK
I’ll bite on the multiple “thank you’s” (repeating the same action…different results) theme.
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
Ding, ding, ding!
give this man a prize!
Actually, I was just trying to be polite, though. I figured each person took the time to congratulate us, I could take the time to thank each one. :)
in•san•i•ty \in-ˈsa-nə-tē\ noun
1 : The practice of repeating the same action while expecting different results.
by Timothy Hockemeyer on Aug 13, 2010 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Congrats Train !!!!!!!
" Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. " ~
Mike Tyson
by MidWayMonster54 on Aug 12, 2010 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Thank you....
in•san•i•ty \in-ˈsa-nə-tē\ noun
1 : The practice of repeating the same action while expecting different results.
by Timothy Hockemeyer on Aug 12, 2010 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Congrats T.
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Stupid babies need the most attention!
by David Taylor on Aug 12, 2010 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Thank you....
in•san•i•ty \in-ˈsa-nə-tē\ noun
1 : The practice of repeating the same action while expecting different results.
by Timothy Hockemeyer on Aug 12, 2010 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Thank you....
in•san•i•ty \in-ˈsa-nə-tē\ noun
1 : The practice of repeating the same action while expecting different results.
by Timothy Hockemeyer on Aug 12, 2010 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Tell you what train in honor of your Nuptuals
on the 18th I’m going to run a marathon in your honor. I mean I was going to do it anyway but now I got some motivation. :) Congrats fella.
If Mike Ditka punched you in the face, you'd have to fight off the urge to thank him.
by Ditkavsworld on Aug 12, 2010 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Do it sporting Ditkaesque facial hair and sunglasses (and one of those natty Bears sweaters he used to wear).
"44 years of football history and nothing to show for it. I wish I wasn’t banned at the Norseman.." - tfrabotta
"Fellas, what are they, unblockable? Is that the '85 Bears over there?" - overheard at Giants' '06 training camp
~~~ Check my profile for links for SB20 and America's Game: '85 Bears ~~~
This would be truly awesome!
I love it!
in•san•i•ty \in-ˈsa-nə-tē\ noun
1 : The practice of repeating the same action while expecting different results.
by Timothy Hockemeyer on Aug 12, 2010 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I will work on the stache and I will have the shades but
I’m gonna pass on the sweater due to poetential dehydration issues resluting in wearing a sweater in the summer. :)
If Mike Ditka punched you in the face, you'd have to fight off the urge to thank him.
by Ditkavsworld on Aug 13, 2010 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions
Ditka would wear it!
"44 years of football history and nothing to show for it. I wish I wasn’t banned at the Norseman.." - tfrabotta
"Fellas, what are they, unblockable? Is that the '85 Bears over there?" - overheard at Giants' '06 training camp
~~~ Check my profile for links for SB20 and America's Game: '85 Bears ~~~
Yes he would, but I lack his God like ability to not get dehydrated.
If Mike Ditka punched you in the face, you'd have to fight off the urge to thank him.
by Ditkavsworld on Aug 16, 2010 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions
Thank you....
running a marathon in our honor! That’s quite an honor, indeed. My soon-to-be-wife thought that sentiment was truly awesome!
in•san•i•ty \in-ˈsa-nə-tē\ noun
1 : The practice of repeating the same action while expecting different results.
by Timothy Hockemeyer on Aug 12, 2010 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Thank you....
in•san•i•ty \in-ˈsa-nə-tē\ noun
1 : The practice of repeating the same action while expecting different results.
by Timothy Hockemeyer on Aug 12, 2010 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Yay!
Congrats! :] It’s an excellent excuse!
"A lot of fans were drawn to me because they knew that whatever the score was, I was going to run as hard as I could on every play. You don't have that now, you have guys waiting for next week or even next year." - Walter Payton
Editor/Writer for WindyCityGridiron.com
by Ashley Czuba on Aug 12, 2010 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Thank you....
in•san•i•ty \in-ˈsa-nə-tē\ noun
1 : The practice of repeating the same action while expecting different results.
by Timothy Hockemeyer on Aug 12, 2010 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Thank you....
in•san•i•ty \in-ˈsa-nə-tē\ noun
1 : The practice of repeating the same action while expecting different results.
by Timothy Hockemeyer on Aug 13, 2010 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey... you copied me!
You copy cat… >^,,^<
"A lot of fans were drawn to me because they knew that whatever the score was, I was going to run as hard as I could on every play. You don't have that now, you have guys waiting for next week or even next year." - Walter Payton
Editor/Writer for WindyCityGridiron.com
by Ashley Czuba on Aug 13, 2010 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions
lol i got you
dont worry i play everyday on ps3(tumtummac24) if you or anyone else wants to add.
lol won online after being down 18-7 at halftime 46-25 thanks to 3 ints by you, 167 rush yards and 105 rec yards, and 2 punt returns by d hes…
by Tommy Ohyeah Mcduffie on Aug 13, 2010 10:43 AM CDT up reply actions
I have to ask...
…is your last name really Mcduffie? Because that’s kinda cool. Lol. The end.
"A lot of fans were drawn to me because they knew that whatever the score was, I was going to run as hard as I could on every play. You don't have that now, you have guys waiting for next week or even next year." - Walter Payton
Editor/Writer for WindyCityGridiron.com
by Ashley Czuba on Aug 13, 2010 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Sounds Fun
I use da Bears 99% of the time I play Madden. Get at me on PSN (Beardown-) for some of that co-op team action!
do you mind if I do a j?
by ChiTown2ShineIn'09 on Aug 11, 2010 12:11 PM CDT reply actions
99%?!?!?!?!?!!
What the hell reason could you possibly have to play anyone else 1% of the time? For shame!
in•san•i•ty \in-ˈsa-nə-tē\ noun
1 : The practice of repeating the same action while expecting different results.
by Timothy Hockemeyer on Aug 11, 2010 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
When he's nice
and lets the person he’s playing against be the Bears? :P Lol, that’s my only guess…
"A lot of fans were drawn to me because they knew that whatever the score was, I was going to run as hard as I could on every play. You don't have that now, you have guys waiting for next week or even next year." - Walter Payton
Editor/Writer for WindyCityGridiron.com
by Ashley Czuba on Aug 11, 2010 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
exactly....
if someone else happens to want them I try my best to use a different team
do you mind if I do a j?
by ChiTown2ShineIn'09 on Aug 12, 2010 7:42 AM CDT up reply actions
No.
Then you play Bears vs. Bears. Then the universe explodes.
If I did what I love for a living, what would I do in my free time?
Writer at windycitygridiron.com {-/-} http://www.twitter.com/kdoggers
lol i use the bears 99.9%
congrats T-train im hopefully following soon. I only use the raiders if someone else uses the bears OR i feel like showing people i can win with anyone ie the worst teams on the game raiders, bucs, bucs, bucs, bucs, browns etc
by Tommy Ohyeah Mcduffie on Aug 13, 2010 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions
Thank you.......
in•san•i•ty \in-ˈsa-nə-tē\ noun
1 : The practice of repeating the same action while expecting different results.
by Timothy Hockemeyer on Aug 13, 2010 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Damn Taylor you on the Hitman's pay roll?
Nice work on the pic as usual.
Funny thing Chris I was in Madden to, but I had to create my own character but my ratings (before they handcuffed you) were off the charts, let’s just say I was a Pro Bowler after week 1.
If Mike Ditka punched you in the face, you'd have to fight off the urge to thank him.
Damn it this sounds sweet
Unfortunately my Xbox is getting sent off to get repaired, doubt it will get back in time. Damn you Microsoft.
WILDCARD BITCHES!!! YEEEEHHHAAAAA!!!!!
4 Sho
Third time I’ve had it. Second on the same 360. It’s pissing me off.
WILDCARD BITCHES!!! YEEEEHHHAAAAA!!!!!
+1!!!!!!!
That was my answer, as well. Got the red ring, got it fixed. Got it again……got a PS3! Solved all my problems…..
in•san•i•ty \in-ˈsa-nə-tē\ noun
1 : The practice of repeating the same action while expecting different results.
by Timothy Hockemeyer on Aug 12, 2010 7:00 AM CDT up reply actions
Agreed!
EA originally designed this game for the PS engine and, IMO, Madden still plays better (more fluid) on Sony products. I had my original XBOX modded with a 120G HD and chip so I “backed up” 40 or so games right on the drive (including nudie DOA Beach Volleyball, woohoo!).
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
I actually like the PS3
The graphics are amazing, and the Blu-Ray is a bonus. Just don’t have the funds for one, and I think the online experience is better on 360 by far, though it’s free on PS3.
WILDCARD BITCHES!!! YEEEEHHHAAAAA!!!!!
the all-around performance on the PS3 is better
the gameplay is more fluid, graphix are better, controller is easier to understand and more practical.
And no i’m not bias, i owned a 360 until i too got the red ring, i didn’t mess around. I got my money back and bought a ps3, never been happier.
I'm definitely saving up for a PS3
The gameplay is definitely more fluid, I’ve just been an xbox fan since the first one came out.
WILDCARD BITCHES!!! YEEEEHHHAAAAA!!!!!
I own a PS3.....
and a Wii. Used to own a 360, as well, til I got the red ring twice. That was enough for me.
As far as the online experience goes, I’ll take a ps3, and not just because it’s free. Hell, when my fiancée spent 3 months in Texas earlier this year, we lived off the PS3. The kids visited with mom via the video chat every day. We use the video and text chats a lot to keep up with friends and family. And as far as online play goes, I rearly play offline on my PS3. Games like MAG (256 players in one battle is insane) and Killzone 2 (fewer players, but fluid, insane graphix and little to no lag) keep me occupied when I’m not working or playing with the kids.
I’m no fanboy. I believe in owning all the systems. The Wii is easily the best family console, so it’s a must own (being that keeping eight kids entertained can become very expensive) and exclusives have kept me buying every available system since the Saga Master System popped up to challenge the NES. I just refuse to give Microsoft any more money for a system that had major issues that they knew about but didn’t correct pre-launch.
If your on the PSN, look for me as either T-Train-o-o-o-_ or Ninty9Ways2Die (note that Ninety is missing the “e” because of space constraints). Or send me a friend invite. Ninty9 is the profile I’m on most frequently but let me know who you are when you send the invite.
in•san•i•ty \in-ˈsa-nə-tē\ noun
1 : The practice of repeating the same action while expecting different results.
by Timothy Hockemeyer on Aug 12, 2010 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
I just refuse to give Microsoft any more money for a system that had major issues that they knew about but didn’t correct pre-launch.
I’m about to that point. I’ve got mixed feelings towards the Wii. There’s only a few games I could see myself spending a decent amount of time playing, the classics like Zelda and Mario. The Wii sport bowling game is pretty awesome though. Especially when you get a bunch of 20 something year old, highly competitive dudes around and add alcohol.
WILDCARD BITCHES!!! YEEEEHHHAAAAA!!!!!
The Wii is great for entertaining the kids, but......
it’s not a system I spend any time alone with.
A little aside, PS3 has a downloadable game called high velocity bowling that is really awesome, imo. It’s a game that uses the motion control just like in the Wii. The base controllers for the PS3 use what’s called sixaxis, which is a motion control. You hold the controller like a bowling ball and let’er fly. I much prefer it to the Wii version. The sixaxis is awesome in FPS like Killzone 2, also, where you can move the controller to fine-tune your aim when sniping.
BTW, is anyone else having a problem posting messages? I keep getting errors when I hit post……….. :(
in•san•i•ty \in-ˈsa-nə-tē\ noun
1 : The practice of repeating the same action while expecting different results.
by Timothy Hockemeyer on Aug 12, 2010 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I was trying that, too.....
but I was still getting error messages.
in•san•i•ty \in-ˈsa-nə-tē\ noun
1 : The practice of repeating the same action while expecting different results.
by Timothy Hockemeyer on Aug 13, 2010 6:59 AM CDT up reply actions
that was my guess
in•san•i•ty \in-ˈsa-nə-tē\ noun
1 : The practice of repeating the same action while expecting different results.
by Timothy Hockemeyer on Aug 13, 2010 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I was having a problem
Just kept hitting post until it eventually posted.
WILDCARD BITCHES!!! YEEEEHHHAAAAA!!!!!
Shouldn't be the same 360.
If you used the normal xbox means. They just get yours in and ship off a recently refurbished one. I’ve sent two in now, but third one seems to be going ok so far.
If I did what I love for a living, what would I do in my free time?
Writer at windycitygridiron.com {-/-} http://www.twitter.com/kdoggers
I know it was a Madden game, but I can’t remember what year it was. Was it ‘05? ‘06?
Must’ve been Madden ‘06 as I have ’07 and you’re a 1-year pro there, starting alongside Mike Brown, with rookie Danieal Manning as your backup. Ah, it feels good to win the superbowl against the Colts. Revenge is so very, very sweet, even if it’s virtual.
"44 years of football history and nothing to show for it. I wish I wasn’t banned at the Norseman.." - tfrabotta
"Fellas, what are they, unblockable? Is that the '85 Bears over there?" - overheard at Giants' '06 training camp
~~~ Check my profile for links for SB20 and America's Game: '85 Bears ~~~
Good to see Ol' Smudgers get some props.
That was one of my favorite OSS’s
in•san•i•ty \in-ˈsa-nə-tē\ noun
1 : The practice of repeating the same action while expecting different results.
by Timothy Hockemeyer on Aug 12, 2010 7:01 AM CDT reply actions
That's a cool cover.
Here’s one that I did for Anytime09’s DVD that he made and hand-delievered to Devin Hester last summer at training camp. It’s always fun doing Bears’ related design work. Here’s the link: Click Here
by PolishSausage.Ditka.Bears. on Aug 12, 2010 11:20 AM CDT reply actions
Yep that's my online portfolio.
Thanks man I appreciate it.
by PolishSausage.Ditka.Bears. on Aug 12, 2010 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice work indeed
See you spent a fair amount of time in Louisville. Ever find yourself in the Godfather by any chance?
WILDCARD BITCHES!!! YEEEEHHHAAAAA!!!!!
Wow.......
I may print that off to throw in my madden box! Nice work, my man!
in•san•i•ty \in-ˈsa-nə-tē\ noun
1 : The practice of repeating the same action while expecting different results.
by Timothy Hockemeyer on Aug 12, 2010 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
The Link died!
I was trying to show my fiancée the contest and prizes (maybe as a means of convincing her that buying the game is a worthy cause? She does support me in all things Bears, and getting swag with The Hitman’s autograph would be awesome, and would look awfully nice in our living room!) and the link has died. Is there another link?
in•san•i•ty \in-ˈsa-nə-tē\ noun
1 : The practice of repeating the same action while expecting different results.
by Timothy Hockemeyer on Aug 12, 2010 7:46 PM CDT reply actions
Do they make Madden for my Atari 2600
or is it finally time to upgrade? I assume systems still start around $50?
"The time has come to get deeply into Football. It is the only thing we have left that ain't fixed." - HST
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