WAAAAAY TOO MANY FUMBLES!!!!
Madden 08 is an over all decent game. Clearly bounds better than year's past. The graphics are pretty tight (especially the facial features of the player models), and the new features such as WEAPONS and improved HIT STICK are definitely, strong points for the game. Some low keys for 08 are that the cut scenes can be repetitive and dull at times, the bland color commentating kinda gets on your nerves, and last (THE KILLER) there are FAR TOO MANY FUMBLES IN THIS GAME (even when protecting the ball)!!! The latter is what keeps this from being a truly awesome game.
Unlike the soft Madden games of old, this one may take a little time to master all the between play options. As soon as one can grasp the ability to play using the new features unconsciously, one just may win the MADDENBOWL!
EA, clean up some of the turnovers and you just might get "Game of the Year".
-GOP