Can't connect to the ea server fpr madden 07 on...

Question

Just hooked up to DSL(VERIZON) for the first time ever and was so eager to play Madden(07 - ps3) online I was flippin. I got signed up/signed in and ready to play only to get a message I needed to download a update while trying to connect to the ea server. When I click OK to do the download it says the connection has been lost - what gives? Are you guys still having issues with getting on the ea server?

Oh yea, I am hooked up directly from the DSL modem - was able to download the demo for MLB 08 The Show last night but unable to play Madden 07 online - HELP!!!