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fsuprime
02-01-2011, 05:24 PM
Clemson (6-3) at Virginia (4-4)

Last week, the Tigers won 49-10 vs. Georgia Tech (2-5)

In recruiting news, the following Clemson targets announced their decisions:
CB Keenan Burch Clem

#25 Texas A&M (5-3) at Texas Tech (3-4)

Last week, the Aggies won 41-10 vs. Oregon State (4-3)

In recruiting news, the following Texas A&M targets announced their decisions:
WR Bryan Smith TAMU
ATH Nick Kiniry TAMU

Oregon (3-5)has a bye week

Last week, the Ducks won 28-21 at Texas Tech (3-4)

In recruiting news, the following Oregon targets announced their decisions:
G Greg Huggins Oreg

#9 Oklahoma (6-1) vs #5 USC (6-1)

Last week, the Sooners won 56-52 vs. UCLA (0-7)

In recruiting news, the following Oklahoma targets announced their decisions:
MLB Rob Tucker PSU
ATH Nick Kiniry TAMU

#6 Michigan (7-2) at Northwestern (6-2)

Last week, the Wolverines won 49-7 vs. Iowa (4-5)

In recruiting news, the following Michigan targets announced their decisions:
G Clay Brewer Mia
CB Joel Bush Mich

#10 Wisconsin (7-2) at Illinois (4-3)

Last week, the Badgers won 66-0 at Purdue (2-5)

In recruiting news, the following Wisconsin targets announced their decisions:
T Stephen Robinson Wisc
T Joey Hancock TCU
CB Joel Bush Mich

#13 Penn State (6-2) vs Purdue (2-5)

Last week, the Nittany Lions won 76-0 vs. Illinois (4-3)

In recruiting news, the following Penn State targets announced their decisions:
QB Antonio Smith PSU
T Kawika Williams Mia
MLB Rob Tucker PSU

#1 Texas (8-0) vs Oregon State (4-3)

Last week, the Longhorns won 80-0 at Oklahoma State (3-4)

In recruiting news, the following Texas targets announced their decisions:
G Clay Brewer Mia

#2 Florida State (7-0) vs NC State (2-6)

Last week, the Seminoles won 65-3 at Maryland (3-4)

In recruiting news, the following Florida State targets announced their decisions:
QB Kevin McCullough FSU

#5 USC (6-1) at #9 Oklahoma (6-1)

Last week, the Trojans had a bye week

In recruiting news, the following USC targets announced their decisions:
MLB Josh Smith USC
DE Rickey Parham TCU

#3 Virginia Tech (7-0) vs #7 Miami (8-1)

Last week, the Hokies won 30-27 at Boston College (3-6)

In recruiting news, the following Virginia Tech targets announced their decisions:
HB Robert Bolen VT
DT Brian Smith VT

#7 Miami (8-1) at #3 Virginia Tech (7-0)

Last week, the Hurricanes won 38-7 vs. North Carolina (5-2)

In recruiting news, the following Miami targets announced their decisions:
T Kawika Williams Mia
C Adam Maxwell Mia
G Clay Brewer Mia
SS Tim White Mia

ryby6969
02-01-2011, 06:08 PM
Miami just received some much needed help on the recruiting front. Miami vs VT scheduled to kickoff around 10:30est tonight. This is another huge recruiting week for the Canes as they have 4 recruits in attendance.

Papa LoneStar
02-01-2011, 06:40 PM
:Texas:

The #1 Longhorns dominate the Oregon State Beavers 77-0 on the road.

****

Longhorn offense: 483 yards (275 ground, 208 air....on 48 plays), 6-6 redzone TDs, 0 turnovers

QB Carlos McDaniel, SoRS: 8-9 208 yards 3 TD 0 INT

RB Bryson Hopkins, Jr: 9 car 73 yards 3 TD

RB Jerome Brown, FrRS: 11 car 66 yards 2 TD

RB Earl Campbell II, Jr: 7 car 54 yards 2 TD (sprained knee....day-to-day)

RB Traylon Shead, SrRS: 8 car 64 yards

WR Darius Terrell, SrRS: 2 rec 51 yards 1 TD

TE Colton Hall, Jr: 2 rec 44 yards 1 TD

****

Longhorn defense: 66 yards allowed (41 air, 25 ground....on 44 plays), 0-10 3rd down conversions allowed, 2 forced turnovers

OLB Tevin Jackson, SrRS: 5 tackles (3 TFL), 1 sack

DE Jonathan Johnson, FrRS: 6 tackles (3 TFL)

DT Lance Gibson, JrRS: 3 tackles (1 TFL), 1 sack

DE Jackson Jeffcoat, SrRS: 4 tackles (2 TFL), 1 sack

CB C.J. Gross, Jr: 5 tackles, 2 pass deflections

****

Next up: The Red River Shootout....possibly deciding the 2014 Pac-10 championship

Oneback
02-01-2011, 06:48 PM
Sorry it took me so long, right after I advanced my internet went down. Week 10 is here.

psusnoop
02-01-2011, 07:09 PM
Psu will try and play tonight. Have a few to get in

JeffHCross
02-01-2011, 07:28 PM
Texas Tech is still running the Air Force playbook? Man, I thought we changed that. Looks like they've got a decent (B+) offense though, so maybe they've adapted?

fsuprime
02-01-2011, 07:51 PM
FSU downs NC St on two more pick 6's and a punt return for TD, up next is clemson's one man band of senior slot WR and starting CB Gary Peters who is up for the heisman.

psuexv
02-01-2011, 08:06 PM
ID when do you want to play?

Iron Dragon
02-01-2011, 08:16 PM
Right now Ohio is in an ice storm and we're under a level 3 ice emergency (no travel on roads permitted), and power is missing/flickering at the moment. We could see up to an inch or more of ice and winds are picking up and could go up to as much as 40-45mph. We already have about .75 inches of ice and could see up to 1.5 inches, which would easily snap power lines, so if that happens, I will text one of you about it.

Just a heads-up.

Oneback
02-01-2011, 08:21 PM
Right now Ohio is in an ice storm and we're under a level 3 ice emergency (no travel on roads permitted), and power is missing/flickering at the moment. We could see up to an inch or more of ice and winds are picking up and could go up to as much as 40-45mph. We already have about .75 inches of ice and could see up to 1.5 inches, which would easily snap power lines, so if that happens, I will text one of you about it.

Just a heads-up.

So in other words your available to play USC right now? :)

JeffHCross
02-01-2011, 08:36 PM
#25 A&M continues to run over inferior competition, rolling up 366 yards on the ground against Texas Tech.

The Aggies also manage 6 touchdowns in a 38-10 victory because somehow a long run on the opening drive was credited as a touchdown despite the officials ruling the player down inside the 1.

psuexv
02-01-2011, 08:57 PM
ID just texted me and they just lost power. We will try to get it in as soon as possible.

ryby6969
02-01-2011, 10:30 PM
Miami's defense forces 7 turnover,(4ints,3fum) and shut out VT 52-0.

GG RC. You had some really bad breaks and everything was going my way. GL the rest of the season as you should win out.

RcSinger
02-01-2011, 10:43 PM
Another absolute embarrassment!! The opening drive, my defense was swarming all over the field, tackling miami's Heisman candidate in the bacckfield on first contact and swatting passes from the middle of the field. On my first possession, my RB fumbles the ball and suddenly noone on the team can tackle ever again. No offense to ryby, he's a hell of a player, but I have absolutely NO IDEA what to do, I can dive, I can big hit, I can strafe, I can just not touch the buttons at all, it doesn't matter, I cannot tackle anyone. Several passes hit my recievers hands only to bounce off and to the turf, while miami would pass the ball, I would get a +3 skills for a swat, and the reciever would still make the catch, one for a TD. I set some blocking and recieving gameplan settings to aggressive and on the very first play, THE VERY FIRST PLAY, after I set these I was called for holding, THE VERY FIRST PLAY.. I made what I thought were quick passes to an open reciever only to have the pass go way further left that I had intended and the ball got picked. This particular play was one in which I had finally gotten into the red zone and thought I would finally score. If a Miami defender was in the backfield, my back got tackled immediately. The very first drive my back broke some tackles, but after the fumble he did not break a single tackle the rest of the game. (except at the very end when ryby was trying to let me get some yards).


I have no idea what to do, I am begging you guys for help! I love this game and I have loved playing with you guys, I am no stranger to this franchise as I have had all but one release of NCAA football sincce '98. Every time the ball bounces, it bounces into the other teams hands. I try to use the strategy gameplanning and I always get flagged. I try to use different methods for tackling and the back breaks the tackle and runs huge, I try to use the sticks when running the ball and I either get creamed behind the LOS or I fumble. I absolutely have no idea what to do. Getting smacked around like this (and every other user game I have played) really takes the fire out of even wanting to play. You play to win and if you know there is absolutely no chance of winning, where is the desire to play?

Prime, Escobar, Ryby, and Oneback (those I have played) are all hell on the sticks, and my hats off to you guys. I know my team isn't A+:A+:A+ but the roster is full of talent and I should be able to get a TD in a user game. When trying to go through my progression, I can never get to more than 2 reccievers before being sacked, never, so I look to a reciever before the play starts who is running a route with a good break in it or I look for pressure from the secondary and pretty much look that reciever in and try to hit him just out of his break. I hit the check-down route usually if I choose not to pass to the origonal reciever because if I look for #2, I will get sacked, I slide protect to where the pressure look is and it either does no good or I have an unblocked end from the side opposite slide protect. I have no idea what to try next.

fsuprime
02-02-2011, 07:55 AM
Hmmm, all i can think of i have told you about before. ill look at your OL ratings today to see if i see anything on that front. I spend a lot of time covering R1 after i catch the ball or run the ball to reduce fumbles and I do not do extra moves like others on here do. Have you tried audibling RBs to pass block if u r trying a longer pass?

RcSinger
02-02-2011, 08:30 AM
Hmmm, all i can think of i have told you about before. ill look at your OL ratings today to see if i see anything on that front. I spend a lot of time covering R1 after i catch the ball or run the ball to reduce fumbles and I do not do extra moves like others on here do. Have you tried audibling RBs to pass block if u r trying a longer pass?

I used to audible to pass block, but it hasn't seemed to do any good and I often lose my check down if I do. I moved a TE to FB (he was a juco te and it sux because this is the only year I will have him) and he is a great receiver for short yardage. I cover R1 myself, especially when running. Just before the tackle I will press R1 andd I have btchd on utopia several times about the fact that the R1 button seemed to me to be a fumble button rather than a cover ball button. Just before I get tackled I always press R1, but it doesn't seem to do any good. One thing in particular I have noticed is that even i fI am pressing the button, I get tackled, and my back will swing the ball out on his way down rather than falling with this arms tucked.

fsuprime
02-02-2011, 08:33 AM
hmmm bad carry ratings? i know clemson's RBs the last few years had awful carry ratings and i would get a lot of fumbles vs them.

I usually dont slide protect on passing plays but I have a very well rated OL.

RcSinger
02-02-2011, 08:39 AM
OVR Ratings, Ace Set

85-------------93--80--83--84--87--------------83
-----------75-----------97-----------------77-----
------------------------88--------------------------

HB Carry Rating is 78.

fsuprime
02-02-2011, 08:44 AM
key for ol is RB/PB and those RBF RBS PBF PBS ratings, needs to be in the 80s and really u would like high 80s by the time they are starting...also speed i am seeing can be very important for Guards pulling AND OTs kicking out wide to block DEs

RcSinger
02-02-2011, 08:53 AM
Offensive Line
Name POS YR RS OVR SPD STR AGI ACC AWR PBK RBK IBL RBS RBF PBS PBF
L Gibson LT SR Y 93 63 94 62 73 63 96 93 89 93 94 86 84
J Bates LT JR N 76 61 78 59 53 73 81 77 80 83 74 86 78
A Miller C SR Y 83 54 81 60 83 60 90 89 79 81 86 79 77
C Farris RG SR Y 84 53 82 60 64 68 90 87 89 86 85 87 78
M Shuman RT SR Y 87 68 75 68 85 53 93 89 81 85 93 84 88
V Davis RT SO N 80 72 77 60 80 76 76 80 76 84 83 82 77

LOL I spend HOURS every season using an excel file to see strengths/weaknesses and formation audible things i.e. I replace Davis with Bates in passing sets. I also add my recruits to the bottom and highlight them based on their status and change their B+ etc to a number.

ryby6969
02-02-2011, 09:03 AM
Maybe because the AWR is low for all of them? I know most of the plays in the backfield last night were made by my linebackers. I have an amazing set of Lb's right now that can all run and tackle. Next season, my D-line will be like my linebacking corp is this season and my O-line will be average at best.

fsuprime
02-02-2011, 09:04 AM
hmmm looks good, back ups OTs suck but i doubt you are starting them...maybe you should increase the game speed offline and practice going through your progressions against insane rush?

RcSinger
02-02-2011, 09:13 AM
I edited the list and removed the backups, Davis and Bates alternate LG position in running and passing sets respectively.

Iron Dragon
02-02-2011, 09:32 AM
I have power but internet and phone seems to be wounded at this point due to all the ice.. it warmed up to about 40 overnight and melted most of the ice off the trees, and then it refroze on top of everything, and now everything is slick and covered with thick layers of ice, not to mention the possibility of up to 3 inches of snow on top of that.. :smh:

Might be able to kickoff tonight, we'll see..

psuexv
02-02-2011, 05:17 PM
Just let me know ID, I'm available mist if the night as soon as my son goes to bed

psuexv
02-02-2011, 07:50 PM
Any luck with the internet ID?

psusnoop
02-03-2011, 06:42 AM
Any luck with the internet ID?

Saw u two didn't play so I went to bed early. Playing my game today.

Iron Dragon
02-03-2011, 08:09 AM
My internet was pretty laggy last night, but it's running a whole lot better today, so maybe tonight we can play.

Meanwhile, everything's still frozen. :smh:

psuexv
02-03-2011, 12:03 PM
My internet was pretty laggy last night, but it's running a whole lot better today, so maybe tonight we can play.

Meanwhile, everything's still frozen. :smh:

Sweet ... about the internet, not that things are still frozen :) I'll be around tonight, say 9ish?

psusnoop
02-03-2011, 09:03 PM
PSU playing in 5 minutes.

fsuprime
02-03-2011, 09:29 PM
so r we advancing tonight, if so when do u want to play escobar

psuexv
02-03-2011, 09:37 PM
so r we advancing tonight, if so when do u want to play escobar

I don't think we are. ID and I are going to try and play tomorrow

fsuprime
02-03-2011, 09:39 PM
http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/8339/comecloserandtellmemore.jpg

psusnoop
02-04-2011, 07:17 AM
This week is just dragging..... :)

Papa LoneStar
02-04-2011, 08:24 AM
The Longhorns plan to drop 60 on their week 11, 12, and 14 opponents due to frustration :)

psuexv
02-04-2011, 01:20 PM
This week is just dragging..... :)

Yeah, I haven't played a game in over a week as I had a bye in week 9

Oneback
02-04-2011, 01:49 PM
This week is just dragging..... :)

It's because Prime created the week 10 thread.

fsuprime
02-04-2011, 01:57 PM
yes, i knew we were doomed.

Oneback
02-04-2011, 06:38 PM
So whats the scoop, the 411, are we advancing tonight?

psuexv
02-04-2011, 06:49 PM
I think so. ID said he'd be available tonight around 9.

RcSinger
02-04-2011, 06:50 PM
On the whole strategy and what I do wrong thing, here's a question. I do quite a few formation subs with placing a near rated or a lesser rated backup in on both offense and defense. Next year, I might actually play 30 players regular depending on the set and the fact that I expect to have several position specialists. The OVR of a player may be lesser than the player whom I sub out but be better rated for a specific task such as pass rush or run stop. I have a FS that I expect to start in a year or two who will start in 4-3/3-4/5-2 but will sit out of nickel normal and all dime sets. He has good SPD, MCV, PUR, TAK, PRC and AWR, but his ZCV is low. Even if he is several points behind my BAL or COVERAGE FS, he should be better suited for those sets than the guy with C+ tackle and A-ZCV.

Is that correct, or is my use of extra players with lesser experience one of the problems I have, should I just pick the best guy on the depth chart and stick with him?

psuexv
02-04-2011, 07:32 PM
Well I think you have a couple different strategies on here. If your like Papa it's all about the OVR :)

You also have some that look more into ratings. I use ratings more for position changes than form subs.... Moving a G with better speed and better acc to T or vice versa. Typically I use form subs to utilize younger players or take advantage of mismatches.

JeffHCross
02-04-2011, 08:39 PM
The Longhorns plan to drop 60 on their week 11, 12, and 14 opponents due to frustration :)While I will readily admit that you will probably score on every possession, and probably have at least one defensive score ... there's no way I'm giving you the ball enough times to roll 60. :smh:

JeffHCross
02-04-2011, 08:59 PM
Is that correct, or is my use of extra players with lesser experience one of the problems I have, should I just pick the best guy on the depth chart and stick with him?I think you're right on the ball there. There has to be an explanation for your struggles beyond the ratings of your players, because everything you've said in this week's thread is on the money. Just looking at OVR doesn't help because there are too many things that are weighted equally in OVR (as you said, a linebacker that can cover exceptionally well but can't make a tackle doesn't help in run defense).

The only thing I can really take away from your posts is that maybe you're overthinking things just a tad. I know when I start to lose in games, I tend to pressure myself. Sometimes that works out and I come back; other times it snowballs on me and I make horrible mistakes. Maybe you suffer from the same problem?

Getting multiple guys playing time is never a problem. I've gone through several seasons where I play my second string defense for over half the game, and I believe I'll do the same for my upcoming game against UCLA. I feel that it helps stop players from transferring if you give them early playing time, even if they aren't starting.

Papa LoneStar
02-04-2011, 09:05 PM
Well I think you have a couple different strategies on here. If your like Papa it's all about the OVR :)


Redshirt freshman DE Jonathan Johnson says hi :p

I have started plenty of people that weren't the highest overall at the position. Off the dome....CB Michael Carter, FB Cody Anderson, SS Brian Amos, OLB Aaron Benson, RG Michael Guerrero last season....paid off big-time looking at those guys now (all generated recruits except OLB Benson)

psuexv
02-04-2011, 10:12 PM
USC takes down #9 Oklahoma in L.A.

Good game, ID. Had some lag issues that we overcame with some well timed pauses and overall it was a sloppy game. 2 picks early really set the tone of the game and had the Sooners playing from behind.

I'm pissed as I could get the full highlight of maybe the most amazing run i've seen. OU RB Clay took a pitch and was being gang tackled by 4 maybe 5 Trojans, steps out of that and breaks I think another double tackle and rumbles for 66 yards. I could only catch the end of it in the highlights so couldn't post it.

Iron Dragon
02-05-2011, 08:28 AM
That run was absolutely incredible and gave our team a little bit of confidence to not let us get spanked any worse. That run was on third down too, when Clay got gang-tackled, I thought no way but I kept trying to push him through and he somehow broke free, broke free again and then sprinted down the sidelines for that score.. that was probably one of the best runs I've seen on NCAA '11.. a Heisman-esque run.

It's hard to win against a user with a 43 OVR QB, and even harder when he leaves the game with injury for a little bit. Clay was the lone star of the offense last night.