Video Gaming News - January 2003
Redwood City, CA (January 22, 2003) - EA released details today
on this year's Madden Bowl Championship.
From EA:
EA SPORTS Hosts 9th Annual Football Videogame Tournament
WHAT: Top NFL players from around the league and Hollywood celebrities will be
competing on Thursday, January 23, to see who will be crowned The EA SPORTS
Madden Bowl Champion on the PlayStation 2.
For the ninth straight year the most exciting pre-game activity during Super
Bowl week is the EA SPORTS Madden Bowl. This videogame tournament features NFL
players as well as celebrities going head-to-head on the #1 selling football
videogame franchise in the world, Madden NFL 2003. Madden Bowl will be hosted by
Shannon Sharpe of the Denver Broncos, Bill Bellamy of Fastlane and Roselyn
Sanchez from Boat Trip and Rush Hour 2.
The competition is fierce as the single elimination tournament produces many
memorable video battles, trash-talking moments, interview and photo
opportunities. John Madden will be there to present the EA SPORTS Madden Bowl
trophy.
WHEN: Thursday, January 23, 2003
7:30 - 10:30 p.m. (tourney starts at approx. 8 p.m.)
WHERE: Axiom Nightclub - Gaslamp District
655 Fourth Ave. (Media check-in at 4th and G St.)
San Diego, CA
WHO: NFL players and celebrities scheduled to participate in and attend the EA
SPORTS MADDEN BOWL 2003 include: Daunte Culpepper (Vikings), Marcellus Wiley,
Quentin Jammer (Chargers), Derrick Brooks - NFL Defensive Player of the Year
(Buccaneers), Terrell Owens, Garrison Hearst, Jeff Garcia (49ers), Phillip
Buchanon, Barry Sims, Langston Walker, Charlie Garner, Tyrone Wheatley, Rod
Woodson (Raiders), Antwaan Randle El (Steelers), Shaun Alexander, Shawn Springs
(Seahawks), Sammy Knight, (Saints), Ray Mickens (Jets), Ahman Green (Packers),
Tony Gonzalez (Chiefs), Anthony Thomas (Bears), Corey Dillon (Bengals), Michael
Bennett (Vikings), Jevon Kearse (Titans), Joey Porter (Steelers), Roy Williams,
Dexter Coakley (Cowboys), Johnnie Harris (Giants), Jacquez Green - 2-time Madden
Bowl winner (Lions). Celebrities include: Joey, Chris, Lance, J.C. from *NSYNC,
Carmen Electra (This list will grow as more RSVPs come in.)
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