DFW-PS2 MADDEN LEAGUE RULES:


LEAGUE STRUCTURE:

--Each Team owner must pay a league fee of 20 DOLLARS prior to league play. This fee will be divided as such, 20% to the number one Seed(having the best regular season record), 20% to Superbowl looser, 60% to Superbowl Winner. A trophy may be purchased for the Champion; this will be paid for with the league fees as well.

--With the size of the league being 12 owners, we will divide into two divisions, (probably geographical) and all 12 teams will make the playoffs.

--Regular Season: Each team must play everyone in their division twice, once at home, once on the road. And play non-division once; coin toss prior to game determines location.

--Playoffs: Each division will have 6 teams, all 6 will make the playoffs, the top 2 seeds will have a 1st round bye. The seedings, and home field advantage will be based on regular season record.

--Tie Breakers: The tie-breakers to determine seedings will be based on head to head record, VS Like opponents, PF, PA, or as a last resort a coin toss.

GAME SETTINGS:

The game settings will be as follows:

--All-Madden Level

--7 Min Quarters

--Penalties ON, NO Slider adjustments (Play as it is it comes OUT OF THE BOX)

--Injuries, Fatigue, Substitutions on. (Injuries are for that game only, they do NOT carry over to other games.)

--Camera view to be DEFAULT, (unless both players agree to change it, this is a per game decision between 2 players that want a different view).


PLAYING CONDITIONS:

Weather is optional for the Home team, though no crazy weather.
For example no Snow in Miami, Tampa, etc,--No weather factors for Dome teams.
--This includes playoffs.
--The Superbowl will be played at a neutral site, with GOOD weather conditions.

SPECIAL TEAMS:

--Punting: No more than 2 fake punts per game. (Ask coach is optional but not mandatory for someone to use)

--Kick-offs: No more than 2 on-side kicks per game, unless: A player is trailing by 21 points in the 3rd QTR. Or BEHIND by any amount in the 4th Qtr. (A Squib or Short kick that goes beyond 25 yds is not considered an ON-SIDE KICK)

--2Pt Conversions: Are allowed at any and all times.

--4th Down Situations: A player can go for it whenever he wants. This can be just as dangerous as it is advantageous.


GAME PALY:

Substitutions: Are allowed prior to the Kick-off, if subs are made during the game a Time-out must be used. (Unless there is an Injury, then that player may be subbed.) Substitutions are allowed at halftime. Substitutions may be made as follows: HB-HB, WR-WR, DB-DB, TE-TE, OL-OL, DL-DL, LB-LB, CB-WR**. (Note that this is HB-HB, DB-DB that means you can put a CB at FS or vice versa or a RB at FB or vice versa)
**-- Only in moderation, and NO WR can play Defense.

Audibles/User Profiles: User Profiles are allowed, and audibles are ruled on just like substitutions, read above. Can also be made at Halftime.

Game Malfunctions: In the unlikely event of a game system malfunctioning that is unavoidable, a winner will be declared as follows:

 There is a 28 point lead at any point of game.
 There is a 21 point lead in the 4th QTR.

If neither applies then the game is to be re-played.


COURTESY RULES:

Smoking: Please do not smoke at some one elses house (non-smoker), and if being played at a smoking facility please do not smoke during the game.

Player Coaching: I know we all have friends and want to help certain people out, but no coaching/helping someone during a game. When the game is over that is fine.

--Just be courteous during games, do not walk in front of the TV, do not talk to the people playing, etc..

--During Audible settings, please allow PRIVACY to the other player setting his audibles.

KEEP IT REAL :

Defensive Line: I agree with John on the D-Line:

The rule would allow moving lineman as long
as they remain in the same lanes they start the play in. This would
be okay:
.....RE...NT...DT...LE

Moved to:

....RE.........NT...DT...LE...

But these would be disallowed:

......RE.LE.DT...DT...oo....

When you actually move the LE between the RE and NT, the blocking
program can't pick it up. It's a gimmick.

--Defensive Lineman can however be dropped back in coverage.

Team Rosters: We will use the updated rosters (After the Draft) You can go in and modify/edit the appearance of your players equipment if you want to. You can not however modify any of the ratings/attributes of the players. This includes changing from a right hander to a left hander, etc..

Roster Moves/Trades: Trades are allowed, you must notify the commissioner of the trade so that I can update the rosters and inform everyone in the League. A player may even be traded for a monetary value. All trades are legal, however there will be no STACKING a team if the commissioner or other league members thinks that the trade is questionable it may need a league vote to be final, (This is a very RARE occurrence). --There will be a trade deadline, which will be set when get closer to the start of the season.

GIMMICK PLAYS: As many of you know there is a play that is a glitch, that confuses the Defenses A.I. This play is an Audible to Punt *Max –Protect*, then audible back to your original play. This play is banned from the league and anyone using this tactic in a league game will forfeit that game.


LEAGUE STATEMENT: We will not tolerate -CHEESE- or manipulation of the game. If there is a perceived problem we, as a league will address it, and either make the rule changes or ban the cheating player.

TEAM SELECTIONS:

1. Slade -- RAVENS
2. Rodney -- REDSKINS
3. Kinne -- BUCCANEERS
4. Keith Boyd -- RAMS
5. Donnie B -- PANTHERS
6. Rob"Wall Street" -- BRONCOS
7. Johnny Z -- PACKERS
8. David Deck -- COWBOYS
9. Alex -- COLTS
10. Curt Magnus -- SEAHAWKS
11. David Holliday -- VIKINGS
12. Lee Gibson -- CHIEFS