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Willis Advances in Madden Tournament

Posted by Taylor Price on April 4, 2011 – 10:09 AM

Patrick Willis is a lot like Butler University, still in a tournament and picking up steam each step of the way. The 49ers star linebacker is one of eight remaining hopefuls for the Madden NFL 12 cover and has recently moved on to the next round of competition just like the Bulldogs.

Willis is an underdog in his tournament just like Butler is a so-called Cinderella in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Willis is a No. 7 seed while Butler is a No. 8 seed.

The Pro Bowl linebacker remains in his competition after he defeated Hines Ward of the Pittsburgh Steelers by a 20-percent margin in the second round. Willis now faces Michael Vick for a coveted spot in the semifinals.

So far, Willis has received a tremendous amount of support despite having a few skeptics. There’s a lot of talk about a potential Madden curse in the commenting section of this blog, but if you knew how much Willis enjoyed video games, you’d help him out by voting for him repeatedly.

Make sure to share this post to your Facebook page and to use the #VoteWillis hashtag on Twitter as well. Results will be announced on April 11.

CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR PATRICK WILLIS


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19 Responses to “Willis Advances in Madden Tournament”

  1. By PW52_SF49 on Apr 4, 2011 | Reply

    Well madden curse hmmm,,, idc PATRICK WILLIS MADDEN 12 COVER BOI drew brees was already on the cover last yr come on niner empire do u want the same guy on the cover again? remeber that game in week 2 i say we won if we didnt beat are selfs. VOTE PW52 4 MADDEN 12

  2. By Richard Romena on Apr 4, 2011 | Reply

    BigManWILLIS deserves that madden cover (4x pro bowler)

  3. By big slim on Apr 4, 2011 | Reply

    next that cover is looking real good right about now niners all day baby……..

  4. By 49z21 on Apr 4, 2011 | Reply

    Willis Deserves the Madden Nfl 12 Cover Come We Need A Niner In One Of Them Why Not Madden 12?

  5. By Ceadderman on Apr 4, 2011 | Reply

    I guess I’ll vote for him this week since PETA has been trying to keep Vick from having anymore marketing success with this competition for the Cover. Hopefully the choice will be taken out of our hands the next round.

    I’d rather not tempt the Gods of all that is Madden, but if anyone could break the curse, Bam Bam can. Chuck Norris crosses the street when walking on the same sidewalk Willis does. xD

  6. By Megatron on Apr 5, 2011 | Reply

    Obviously one of the most talented and gifted athlete of our time. He is also seems to be a great person given his past. He is a welcome addition to the franchise and the NFL as a whole. I wish him the best in the rest of his days regardless of if he is voted to be on the cover or not. Niners for life!

  7. By Megatron on Apr 5, 2011 | Reply

    Obviously one of the most talented and gifted athlete of our time. He also seems to be a great person given his past. Also, he is a welcome addition to the franchise and the NFL as a whole. I wish him the best in the rest of his days regardless of if he is voted to be on the cover or not. Niners for life!

  8. By NIzzle on Apr 5, 2011 | Reply

    We don’t need to loose our best player to the Madden Curse go Aaron Rodgers on there!!

  9. By ivan on Apr 5, 2011 | Reply

    yup! patrick should be on the next cover,,,one of the best linebackers out there

  10. By Michael on Apr 5, 2011 | Reply

    A 49er has been on the cover before.

    And people it’s lose not loose…

  11. By BIGG CHUGG on Apr 5, 2011 | Reply

    PATRICK WILLIS is a beast and he has my vote! – good luck to him and i hope he gets it. i really have to rock my #52 jersey now….PRO BOWL status BIAAAAAAAAATCH \m/

  12. By Mike Sibille on Apr 5, 2011 | Reply

    What you talkin bout Willis !!!

  13. By B-Dub on Apr 6, 2011 | Reply

    Vick already had a Madden cover. Willis all the way, baby!!!!

  14. By BigBrez21 on Apr 6, 2011 | Reply

    No madden cover…..Madden curse people vote him off

  15. By julian on Apr 7, 2011 | Reply

    i think aaron rodgers should be on there this year. willis is my vote for next year. and hopefully next season hell have much more success which will help him get voted for madden 13.

  16. By Lovesthehaters on Apr 8, 2011 | Reply

    Youre kidding me- Why no Seattle player?Cuz they’re Shehawks

  17. By ti m stevens on Apr 8, 2011 | Reply

    i think willis shoud be on the madden cover he is one of the games best linebackers he just keeps getting better hes on his way to the hall of fame for sure.

  18. By Sabina #1 niners on Apr 9, 2011 | Reply

    PATRICK WILLIS DESERVES TO WIN BAR NONE THERES JUST NOTHING ELSE TO SAY HES THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  19. By 4lfe9ers on Apr 9, 2011 | Reply

    ==YEAH..PATRICK DESERVES IT MAN!!! 49ERS ALL DAY SON…

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