MJD Goes FTW at Madden Bowl XVI

Super Bowl XLIV is upon us and from the number of players and number of commercials that didn't make the game to NFC Champs and AFC Champs that did, the wait for the big dance is all but over. The streets of Miami are hotter than ever and the excitement of Super Bowl has been fever pitch since the start of the Pro Bowl this past weekend.

EA SPORTS kept the ball rolling last night with Madden Bowl XVI as pros hit the sticks for a lot more than just bragging rights. The winner of this year's Madden Bowl received the pretty swank diamond encrusted XBOX 360 seen here. With the likes of Chris Johnson, Jared Allen, Maurice Jones Drew, Santonio Holmes, Miles Austin, Patrick Willis and others, there was no shortage of trash-talk going down during the First Round match-ups.

In the Championship Final, it was MJD versus Patrick Willis for all the marbles and ultimate bragging rights. After going up 10-0 at the half, the Jags RB slowed the game down on the ground eventually tagging on another FG to take a 13-0 lead. The 49ers LB was only able to muster a FG down the stretch as MJD would watch the clock wind down and take this year's Madden Bowl bling presented by EA SPORTS President Peter Moore.

With one trophy presented, the focus now heads to Super Bowl Sunday and with predictions coming from all angles. One of the most solid predictions over the past few years has been the Madden NFL sims that have called many a winner when it comes to the Big Dance. You may have already seen the sim, though you may not have caught the complete inside look with game producer predictions and Kammi's #1 Madden NFL 10 Play of the Year in the Madden NFL 10 Super Bowl XLIV Extravaganza! Make sure you check it out for a much deeper look into the musings of the EA SPORTS Live team!

Now if Drew Brees can work his magic this Sunday and help make the sim come true, he'll definitely better his chances of becoming next year's Madden NFL 11 cover athlete. For the first time ever, in partnership with Doritos, in the Change the Game promo fans can now vote for either Brees, Reggie Wayne, or Jared Allen to appear in the next iteration of Madden NFL. Check out the player highlights and cast your vote now at http://doritoschangethegame.com

Personally, I'm picking the Colts to win as I just don't see Peyton making many mistakes and I have a feeling that the Colts d will be able to contain Bush and the Saints' running game. Will they be able to stop Brees' arm and Marques Colston magic? I'm hoping so, just as I'm hoping to see mon bon ami Garcon have another big start as well. Enjoy the game this weekend everyone!

Who's your pick to win?