Just to let everyone know , this game IS AWESOME.
I am guessing 00 made such a bad impression that no one fairly reviewed 01?
I'm playing 2001 and loving it. It allows 22 Created Players , so that means you do 11 starters for both sounds of the ball.
Also the create a teams offers HISTORIC NFL Logos , like the HOUSTON OILERS. This game turned out to be very good .