Miis aside, most gamers must resign themselves to play made-up characters, while top athletes get to play virtual versions of themselves in games like Madden and NCAA. But, do they? In a recent interview, NFL-drafted University of Southern California reciever Dwayne Jarrett says:

How do you feel about your ratings in the game? I don't even know my ratings to tell you the truth. They weren't that bad from what I can recall, so I'm happy with it. I don't take that stuff to heart at all.

Do you throw to yourself every time?
No, I don't play with USC when I play.

Who do you play with?
Florida State, Miami. You know, South schools.

Kudos to Jarrett for keeping ego in check and realizing there's no escapism in playing a virtual version of yourself. Just loads of empty self-satisfaction. Brian Ashcraft

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