MarquelBlackwell
03-25-2014, 04:46 PM
Since I started playing in late Jan, I've gotten through 2+ seasons. Generally, I play with USF until I win an NC, which usually takes 5-10 seasons. (after that I do a build up from the ground up with a created FCS or D-2 team). Every year I've purchased NCAA, for some reason, USF is always better on this game than in reality, so I can usually build them up quickly. Recruiting in Florida is a blessing. I skipped NCAA 2013, but gameplay-wise it's not a big jump from 2012 to 2014. I play 6 minute qtrs on Normal speed.
The 2013 season went pretty poorly for the Bulls, finishing 5-7. The QB play was terrible, as I didn't really have a grasp of what I needed to do to get the ball moving. I ran the ball pretty well though. I mostly run Shotguns, goalline, or Ace. I like formations that are symmetric, so I can audible-flip the play quickly without any shifting. Defense was really poor, i couldn't stop the pass most games, and a few game teams ran all over me too. I normally used a multilple D playbook, which I don't think was a good idea. I also had a bit of a learning curve with coach XP, and by that I mean I didn't realize it existed! I didn't apply coach XP to my coach until week 10 or 12! I sort of figured it out, but by then it was too late to do well in recruiting, and I ended up with a robust class of seven players. and one WR transfer. Also kept All-Conf. DL Aaron Lynch from going pro. Most importantly though, I picked up a mobile 5* QB, which was huge.
Things went much better in 2014, finishing 9-4, 3rd in the American, with a loss to Wash St in the BBVA Compass Bowl. The American got a lot easier without Louisville. The run-pass threat at QB changed my offense completely, as I was finally able to get a good offense going. I still ran the ball a ton, over 200 ypg. On offense, I added every goalline package and ran right down their throats. On D, I ditched the multiple D playbook in favor of the 4-3. I figured if I can't stop the pass, I'll stop the run and pressure the QB. I got 12.5 sacks with Lynch, and was top 5 in rushing defense. Also starting using more man-to-man, which helped on everything except out patterns and screen passes. Screens are so deadly. I did much better in recruiting, picking up 18 players.
I'm currently in the 2015 season and will post about that soon.
The 2013 season went pretty poorly for the Bulls, finishing 5-7. The QB play was terrible, as I didn't really have a grasp of what I needed to do to get the ball moving. I ran the ball pretty well though. I mostly run Shotguns, goalline, or Ace. I like formations that are symmetric, so I can audible-flip the play quickly without any shifting. Defense was really poor, i couldn't stop the pass most games, and a few game teams ran all over me too. I normally used a multilple D playbook, which I don't think was a good idea. I also had a bit of a learning curve with coach XP, and by that I mean I didn't realize it existed! I didn't apply coach XP to my coach until week 10 or 12! I sort of figured it out, but by then it was too late to do well in recruiting, and I ended up with a robust class of seven players. and one WR transfer. Also kept All-Conf. DL Aaron Lynch from going pro. Most importantly though, I picked up a mobile 5* QB, which was huge.
Things went much better in 2014, finishing 9-4, 3rd in the American, with a loss to Wash St in the BBVA Compass Bowl. The American got a lot easier without Louisville. The run-pass threat at QB changed my offense completely, as I was finally able to get a good offense going. I still ran the ball a ton, over 200 ypg. On offense, I added every goalline package and ran right down their throats. On D, I ditched the multiple D playbook in favor of the 4-3. I figured if I can't stop the pass, I'll stop the run and pressure the QB. I got 12.5 sacks with Lynch, and was top 5 in rushing defense. Also starting using more man-to-man, which helped on everything except out patterns and screen passes. Screens are so deadly. I did much better in recruiting, picking up 18 players.
I'm currently in the 2015 season and will post about that soon.