It's amazing the way the Madden franchise has evolved over the years. Before all I ever played was the franchise mode. I use to enjoy running over teams on the way to the Super Bowl, then starting the off-season, drafting the next big player and then doing it all over again. But with Madden 11, even though I started the same way with the franchise mode, I've recently discovered the Ultimate team mode. While it is rather frustrating playing with weak players, I enjoy the challenge of the whole thing. I do sometimes have trouble with my connection bailing on me and its cost me a few games. It doesn't keep me from continuing to keep playing.