NCAA 14: Pre-Planning

[Oneback]

Knowing what we know about NCAA 14 - what are everyone's thoughts on how to attck it.

Do we go with Powerhouses, smaller schools or do we start off at smaller schools as coordinators.

[Papa LoneStar]

Small schools as head coaches

[gschwendt]

I'd prefer head coaches whichever route we go. Big or small doesn't matter to me... I can always adapt.

Also, Papa, be sure to read the first bullet here: http://www.thegamingtailgate.com/forums/showthread.php?6843-NCAA-Football-14-Pre-Release-Q-amp-A-Dynasty&p=198400&viewfull=1#post198400

[texacotea]

I would like big time schools kinda goes with the "powerhouse" theme.

[JBHuskers]

I would like big time schools kinda goes with the "powerhouse" theme.

Ditto.

[psuexv]

I would like big time schools kinda goes with the "powerhouse" theme.


Ditto.

Me too. The small school route just didn't seem to work last time.

[bjrod9]

I would like to build a small school as a head coach, but using a powerhouse school would probably be easier to recruit the top players in the country. I would be happy either way.

[Papa LoneStar]

Practice mode in preseason *busts*

After reading the whole thread....I'm down with whatever the majority leans to.

Reading EA finally getting deep into coaching skills/sigs....I can only imagine what 2K would be doing with a College Hoops 2K14 right now....

[ryby6969]

I prefer using bigger schools. I lose interest when we start with the smaller schools. I would not mind using 4* or 5* schools. I really would like to use the Canes this season. Head Coaches all the way also.

BTW, I would also suggest we check to compare how the true freshmen on default rosters compare to those top freshmen that come in. Last season it really sucked not really being able to use the freshmen from the default rosters because they were rated so low compared to the guys we started recruiting.

[psusnoop]

I'd prefer bigger schools as well.

[nykia31]

Powerhouse Teams for a Powerhouse OD :P

[razorback44]

I can play with whomever. I prefer lower rated teams but have no problem using the 4 & 5* teams. Im curious to see where Arkansas will fall on the spectrum this year after our abysmal year last season. Im guessing it wont be pretty.

[Escobar]

I would prefer HC at bigger schools. We already do coordinators in TGTOD, and in my OD we are starting with unranked teams. So it will give me some variety.

[JBHuskers]

For me, I already have small schools with SBCOL. If Tommy doesn't continue with it for 14, I (or maybe Snoop if he's interested) will take over the reigns of something like it.

[Escobar]

Had a thought for what could be an interesting OD setup. What about an OD where the teams are only teams that had a coaching change this year? There'd be a talent disparity, but that could be part of the challenge. And this way coaches like Saban and Meyer stay in place.

Just ran across this post again.

[ryby6969]

That would be good for a smaller school dynasty.

[Escobar]

and here are the schools in power conferences

:Auburn::Arkansas::BC::Cal::Colorado::Kentucky::NC _State::Nevada::Oregon::Purdue::Syracuse::Tennesse e::Texas_Tech::Wisconsin:

Nevada added, because they have been successful over multiple years even though not in a BCS conference.

[Escobar]

That would be good for a smaller school dynasty.

Per my previous post we could still do this with Powerhouse schools/conferences.

[ryby6969]

Per my previous post we could still do this with Powerhouse schools/conferences.

How many actual powerhouse schools do you see in that list? I see 1 elite and 4-5 average/above average and then a bunch of teams that will take most of the dynasty to catch up. I think whatever we choose, it needs to be fairly level just to keep people from losing interest because they cannot compete on the field or off.

[Papa LoneStar]

I like that idea Escobar....I would be interested in playing with California, Colorado, Kentucky, and Tennessee alone off that list.

[texacotea]

I dislike that idea, I want to play with South Carolina.

[Escobar]

How many actual powerhouse schools do you see in that list? I see 1 elite and 4-5 average/above average and then a bunch of teams that will take most of the dynasty to catch up. I think whatever we choose, it needs to be fairly level just to keep people from losing interest because they cannot compete on the field or off.

I think you would be in the same boat with Miami. They haven't been a powerhouse for years. Wisconsin could be considered a powerhouse considering they won the Big Ten last year and have been in the running for years. Arkansas, Oregon, and Texas Tech were teams we started off with this year, so the talent disparity would be the same.

[texacotea]

Oregon was a 6* team to start were they not

[Escobar]

Oregon was a 6* team to start were they not

True, but I was saying we had a talent disparity with the teams we started off with last year so this year would not be too much different. Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, Arkansas, and a horribly underrated Texas A&M team (who some stated would be a disadvantage before we picked teams) were teams that we started off with last year that didn't match up with the likes of LSU, Bama, or Oregon talent-wise. Or with Texas recruiting wise.

[ryby6969]

True, but I was saying we had a talent disparity with the teams we started off with last year so this year would not be too much different. Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, Arkansas, and a horribly underrated Texas A&M team (who some stated would be a disadvantage before we picked teams) were teams that we started off with last year that didn't match up with the likes of LSU, Bama, or Oregon talent-wise. Or with Texas recruiting wise.

Yeah, but they were a 4* at worst. Many of the teams on that list are 2* and 3* and when going against 4 or 5 teams that are 5* or 6* it would be a much bigger gap in talent. If we did it we would be best served removing the Power teams from that list IMO and would be doing a small school dynasty that the majority has voted against.


Edit: Miami is a 5* and I have no problem being a 5* compared to some 6*'s. I want Miami but with how young they are I want to see how the rosters look before I completely decide to roll with them.

[Papa LoneStar]

My non-roster viewing early top 4 are Texas, Florida, Stanford, and Ole Miss....I can't wait to see the rosters on the website.

[razorback44]

My non-roster viewing early top 4 are Texas, Florida, Stanford, and Ole Miss....I can't wait to see the rosters on the website.

Ditto. Im most interested in how Arkansas, Stanford, UCLA, Michigan St and
Oklahoma St look this year.

[JBHuskers]

I might go homer and see what I can do in Martinez's last season. Guess like everyone else, depends on what the roster looks like.

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[Oneback]

What does everyone think of picking teams that were once Powerhouse teams but have slipped recently or teams that are right on the cusp of becoming a dominant team again or just excluding teams that have been in the top 10 a minimum of three out of the last five years - this would exclude:

Alabama
Oregon
Ohio State
Stanford
Boise State
TCU
Florida

[psuexv]

Sounds good to me as I'll probably stay consistent and would like to roll with USC

[bjrod9]

What does everyone think of picking teams that were once Powerhouse teams but have slipped recently or teams that are right on the cusp of becoming a dominant team again or just excluding teams that have been in the top 10 a minimum of three out of the last five years - this would exclude:

Alabama
Oregon
Ohio State
Stanford
Boise State
TCU
Florida

I am down with whatever is decided, I just want to play the game already lol

[JBHuskers]

What does everyone think of picking teams that were once Powerhouse teams but have slipped recently or teams that are right on the cusp of becoming a dominant team again

I'd be down with that.

[psusnoop]

I'm good with that and I'm a strong lean to go back to PSU

[JBHuskers]

What does everyone think of picking teams that were once Powerhouse teams but have slipped recently or teams that are right on the cusp of becoming a dominant team again

:Nebraska: would fit that mold too. I kinda like the idea of re-establishing a Powerhouse.

[JeffHCross]

Yeah, but they were a 4* at worst. Many of the teams on that list are 2* and 3* and when going against 4 or 5 teams that are 5* or 6* it would be a much bigger gap in talent. If we did it we would be best served removing the Power teams from that list IMO and would be doing a small school dynasty that the majority has voted against.
That's why it's a challenge ;)

FYI, I'm sure most of you had been assuming this, but I will not be returning this year.

[JeffHCross]

What does everyone think of picking teams that were once Powerhouse teams but have slipped recently or teams that are right on the cusp of becoming a dominant team again or just excluding teams that have been in the top 10 a minimum of three out of the last five years - this would exclude:

Alabama
Oregon
Ohio State
Stanford
Boise State
TCU
Florida:+1: :+1: :+1: :+1: :+1:!!!!!

That's been my personal desire for years, and is where the coaching changes idea came from. Returning Colorado to glory has always been on my list of to-dos. I think that would be the best starting point, and if you guys went that route I'd love to help on thinking up the list of schools.

[Escobar]

I'd be down with that Oneback. I could get rid of Brady Hoke and bring the option back to Michigan.

[Papa LoneStar]

I would love to do a team builder and use the default roster and program ratings (starting pitch grades, prestige, etc. as the team I end up drafting. I've been itching to bring my LoneStar College (LSC) Outlaws back. That one year that we all had 'em for about 5 advanced weeks was fun. I remember picking the Rose Bowl as my stadium....used the bowl game instead of UCLA and ALL of my home games had a split crowd....lol

[razorback44]

:+1: :+1: :+1: :+1: :+1:!!!!!

That's been my personal desire for years, and is where the coaching changes idea came from. Returning Colorado to glory has always been on my list of to-dos. I think that would be the best starting point, and if you guys went that route Is love to help on thinking up the list of schools.

Colorado was my first thought as well. Its a shame what has happened to them in the last decade.

[Oneback]

Here are the teams that are 90+ OVR in NCAA 14 and have not been ranked in the top 5 three or more years in the last five.

Clemson
LSU
Notre Dame
Texas
VA Tech
Florida State
Georgia
Michigan
Michigan State
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State
Texas A&M
USC
Washington
Baylor
Louisville
Miami
Ole Miss
South Carolina

[Papa LoneStar]

Texas, Ole Miss, Oklahoma State, Washington....my top 4

[gschwendt]

Ole Miss, North Carolina, Michigan State.

[bjrod9]

Here are the teams that are 90+ OVR in NCAA 14 and have not been ranked in the top 5 three or more years in the last five.

Clemson
LSU
Notre Dame
Texas
VA Tech
Florida State
Georgia
Michigan
Michigan State
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State
Texas A&M
USC
Washington
Baylor
Louisville
Miami
Ole Miss
South Carolina

My top teams from this group would be Texas, Texas A&M, Miami,Oklahoma St.and Louisville

[Escobar]

There can only be one...:Michigan2:

[texacotea]

South Carolina. South Carolina. South Carolina. Ole miss would be a great team to start with got some studs as freshman

[JBHuskers]

Ole Miss for something different, LSU, or USC. Teams that I have never used in an OD yet.

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[ryby6969]

My first choice is of course Miami and then probably a long ways down would be LSU.

[psusnoop]

Not sure where I'm leaning but it's a great list.

[psusnoop]

VA Tech and Washington are my early leans.

[psuexv]

Ole Miss for something different, LSU, or USC. Teams that I have never used in an OD yet.

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You can stay away from USC

[JBHuskers]

You can stay away from USC

Why do you say that?

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[psuexv]

Why do you say that?

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Because I've been running that team into the ground the past 4 years here, want to make it 5 :D

[JBHuskers]

Because I've been running that team into the ground the past 4 years here, want to make it 5 :D

Shit. I'd bring it back to glory.

[psusnoop]

What users are in for this upcoming game?

[Oneback]

This may change in the next 3+ weeks but right now I've got....

RYBY6969
PSUEXV
Razorback44
PSUSnoop
HairyDawg
JBHuskers
Texacotea
NYKia32
gscwendt
Papa
Escobar
Oneback

with BJ as the 1st replacement.

[texacotea]

This is the draft order I take it?

[Oneback]

This is the draft order I take it?

No, its just the list of people I have for NCAA14. Draft order hasn't been created yet.

[Kingpin32]

I wouldn't mind being placed on the waiting list too.

[psuexv]

This is the draft order I take it?

Sounds good to me :)

[texacotea]

No, its just the list of people I have for NCAA14. Draft order hasn't been created yet.
:up:

[JBHuskers]

This is the draft order I take it?

Yeah right. Like Oneback would accept a drawing with him being last :D

[Oneback]

Yeah right. Like Oneback would accept a drawing with him being last :D

I may surprise everyone with the team I select. May not matter my draft position. Hopefully I'll know more about that after tomorrow.

[gschwendt]

Team
OVR
OFF
DEF
Prestige


Baylor
90
90
88
3


Clemson
93
95
90
5


Florida State
91
93
92
5


Georgia
91
95
88
5


Louisville
90
93
88
4


LSU
93
93
92
6


Miami
90
91
88
5


Michigan
91
91
92
6


Michigan State
91
90
93
4


North Carolina
91
91
90
4


Notre Dame
93
93
93
6


Oklahoma
91
97
88
6


Oklahoma State
91
93
92
5


Ole Miss
90
91
88
3


South Carolina
90
88
90
5


Texas
93
95
93
6


Texas A&M
91
95
88
5


USC
91
95
90
6


VA Tech
93
91
95
5


Washington
91
91
90
4

[texacotea]

Michigan, oklahoma and USC still 6* teams? I understand the history with them but they have all but underperformed the past couple years

[JBHuskers]

I may surprise everyone with the team I select. May not matter my draft position. Hopefully I'll know more about that after tomorrow.

South Alabama? Cool!

[psusnoop]

Michigan, oklahoma and USC still 6* teams? I understand the history with them but they have all but underperformed the past couple years

Completely agree!!

[razorback44]

Interesting that Washington is so highly thought of this year. Three straight 7-6 seasons but this is going to finally be the year.

[fsuprime]

uw has senior QB and some good youngsters behind him. Might have the best RB in the pac 12 as well. Terrible O-line last year was the reason for at least 3 of their losses.

I like what the Sark is doing out here for them

*edit*

just saw the list

i guess add me as 2nd replacement for now

Ill get the game upon release if i move up into the OD before then.

[psuexv]

I think I just saw a ghost!

[fsuprime]

I think I just saw a ghost!


hey dude

i texted papa a few months ago but forgot to keep an eye out on this forum to grab a spot lol.

hope everything is going well

[psuexv]

hey dude

i texted papa a few months ago but forgot to keep an eye out on this forum to grab a spot lol.

hope everything is going well

Yeah FSU needs you back. The past couple of users have run them into the ground :D :D

[JBHuskers]

Yeah FSU needs you back. The past couple of users have run them into the ground :D :D

Blow me. I had to inherit Jeff's bag of junk :D

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[ryby6969]

Yeah FSU needs you back. The past couple of users have run them into the ground :D :D

We seriously need a pot meet kettle GIF right now.

[Iron Dragon]

Hi old friends. Might be interested in joining for 14.

I'm on a more stable internet connection now, but seems you guys are overly stacked this year numbers wise. Still good to see you guys going this long.

[Oneback]

Hi old friends. Might be interested in joining for 14.

I'm on a more stable internet connection now, but seems you guys are overly stacked this year numbers wise. Still good to see you guys going this long.

I'll add you to the list.

[ryby6969]

I'll add you to the list.

Hell, may have to do two dynasties, lol.

[psuexv]

We seriously need a pot meet kettle GIF right now.

:whistle:

[Oneback]

What's everyone's thoughts on the demo, specifically difficulty? I haven't played on Heisman or messed around with sliders yet but I'm not getting much of a challenge on AA, thus far I've won 17 (OSU) - 0 (UM) and 21 (OU) - 7 (ATM), I'll probably test with Heisman tonight if I have time.

[texacotea]

lost both times on Heisman, With OSU i did turn the ball over 4 times, and then with A&M. May be the part that I was trying all the new running plays and messing around with that but I did notice a difference from 13 to 14

[ryby6969]

Am I the only one seeing way too many broken tackles? It seems like no matter what the first defender cannot bring down the ball carrier. I have played on default AA in both cpu games and user vs user games. I have been messing with new plays too much to get a real feel for how difficult the game is at the moment.

[psusnoop]

I beat Bama 33-14 on AA for both offense and defense. That was the only game I played. I pretty much just ran woodshed on Bama's defense and aside from 2 60+yd plays I held Bama's offense in check.

I was thinking of messing with sliders more, playing offense on AA and then Defense on Heisman.

[JBHuskers]

I think with sliders, AA offense, Heisman defense could give us some good results.

[Escobar]

I played a couple games with both on Heisman. The first was last night V-Tech vs Bama. I won the game at the end, but don't really remember too much because I was falling asleep inbetween plays (had been up for about 16 hrs). Played a game today as Michigan vs OSU. It was pretty much a defensive battle compared to the AA games. 10-7 at halftime me. They came back to score to tie the game up at 20 at the end of regulation but I didn't get to finish the game because I had to play bjrod in 2K. Overall it seemed to play more like a real football game. If you read your blocks on the run game and hit your receivers with timing when passing you can move the ball. You can also be stopped if the defense makes the right plays. It seemed to make the ratings matter more as OSU's LE blew up a couple running plays on that side of the ball just like he did on AA. Going to play Oregon vs A&M in a few to see if I keep blowing them out like I did on AA. Everytime I played on AA I blew out A&M because I would stop Manziel.

[Escobar]

Just finished Oregon (me) vs. A&M on Heisman (both). I won 28-21 with A&M completing a deep jump ball with 2 seconds left on the clock. This time they put up much more of a fight. A&M's offense just seemed to have better playcalling and execution than on AA. I really like how the game plays, it gives you a realistic challenge and doesn't feel cheap. I really had to rely on DAT to make plays, as it should be. He finished as player of the game with 7 carries for 54 yds and 1 TD, also 2 rec for 64 yds and 1 TD. The TD was a long screen pass off the jet sweep fake from the new F Twins formation. He is really dangerous in space. Going to run one as A&M after the finals.

[Oneback]

If you want to go check out teams the Team Builder site is up with NCAA 14 info: http://www.easports.com/teambuilder

[Escobar]

Played as A&M last night on Heisman (both). Pretty solid game on both sides. I contained DAT so it was a pretty defensive battle. Oregon really has some athletes on defense that are better than A&M's receivers. Won the game 16-10 after a late field goal by me. Otherwise it would have been 13-10. Really liking how the game plays so far. Going to play around with some sliders that are posted on OS if I find a Heisman set.

[Oneback]

Not sure how sold I am on Heisman, again with no slider changes I just beat Oregon 28-7 with TAMU.

Total Offense
Oregon - 126
TAMU - 260

Rushing
Oregon - 7-7-0
TAMU - 20-105-3

Passing
Oregon - 10-12-1 119 yds
TAMU - 10-13-1 155 yds

[psusnoop]

Not sure how sold I am on Heisman, again with no slider changes I just beat Oregon 28-7 with TAMU.

Total Offense
Oregon - 126
TAMU - 260

Rushing
Oregon - 7-7-0
TAMU - 20-105-3

Passing
Oregon - 10-12-1 119 yds
TAMU - 10-13-1 155 yds

I will be playing some sessions tonight and will post my stats. I will be using some slider adjustments I have and will post them too.

[Escobar]

Played a couple games last night with WolverineJay's sliders in the slider thread. I used his original sliders with the RBA at 50. Going to get a couple more games in. Tried some at OS with the RBA at 10 and it completely neutered the run game. It only affected the RB and not everyone else running around or with the ball. The RB had no acceleration at all but the QB did. Any normal run play was blown up in the backfield because of the lack of acceleration.

[psusnoop]

Heisman
Heisman
Heisman
On
On
On
Fast
25
On
On
57 offside
59 false start
58 holding
57 facemask
90 offensive pass interference
90 defensive pass interference
85 kr/pr interference
57 clipping
98 intentional grounding
53 roughing the passer
75 roughing the kicker
15 QB accuracy
25 pass blocking
35 WR catching
35 RB ability
40 run blocking
80 pass coverage
25 interceptions
60 rush defense
60 tackling
40 fg power
30 fg accuracy
40 punt power
30 punt accuracy
45 kickoff power
20 QB accuracy
35 pass blocking
35 wr catching
60 RB ability
60 run blocking
80 pass coverage
25 interceptions
70 rush defense
60 tackling
40 fg power
40 fg accuracy
40 punt power
40 punt accuracy
50 kickoff power

Sorry just copied off phone wasn't going to spend a ton of time making it pretty yet as these are a work in progress.

Oregon (me) 7- Texas A&M 6
9-first downs-7
131-total offense-112
22-69-0-rushes,yards,TD's-13-86-0
6-10-0-comp,att,TD's-4-7-0
62-passing yards-26
4-7(57%)-3rd down conv.-1-3(33%)
1-2(50%)-4th down conv.-0-0(0%)
0-0(0%)-2pt conv.-0-0(0%)
1-0-0-Redzone,TD,fg-1-0-1
1-turnovers-2
1-fumbles lost-1
0-interceptions-1
0-punt return yds-14
68-kick return yds-24
199-total yards-150
1-45.0-punts,average-0-0.0
0-0-penalties-0-0
7:48-top-4:12

Oregon
6-10-62yds 0TDs 60% 10.3 avg 26lg 2 sacked
Texas A&M
4-7-26yds 0TDs 57% 6.5 avg 13lg 1 sacked
Oregon
#6
12-43-3.5avg 0tds 8lg 17yac 0-0-0
#8
9-20-2.2avg 0tds 11lg 13yac 0-0-1(fum)
#23 WR
1-6-6.0avg 0tds 6lg 0yac 0-0-0
Texas A&M
#2
7-34-4.8 0tds 27lg 5yac 1-0-1
#1
6-52-8.6 0tds 14lg 9yac 0-0-0

There were zero drops. Oregon had 2 pancakes, Texas A&M had 3 pancakes.


The penalties I'm still working on, and I'd maybe raise the user run defense 5 my next game.

Just thought I'd post one of my games for what it's worth.

[razorback44]

Good info snoop.

[Oneback]

We may have to make some changes to those sliders Snoop. While it's only one game I just crushed TAMU 28-0 with Oregon:

Total Offense
Oregon - 262
TAMU - 63

Rushes - Yards - TD
Oregon - 22-231-4
TAMU - 6-20-0

Comp - Att - TD
Oregon - 3-5-0
TAMU - 7-12-0

Passing Yards
Oregon - 31
TAMU - 43

QB #8 - 11 rushes for 152 yards, 13.8 avg, 3 TD
HB #6 - 9 rushed for 59 yards, 6.5 avg, 1 TD

There were zero turnovers in the game.

Overall thoughts -

I think I like where the passing game is at although it will take a few more games to form a solid opinion. The CPU running game was horrible despite them running 4 zone reads, my DE forced the give read and my user controlled LBer was able to clean up the HB for minimal gains - they were able to bust a 10 yard gain when I was guessing pass. Their passing game was all underneath but I did feel as though I had a chance to stop it.

On offense my QB missed a comeback route wide which I actually liked even though it was thrown on time, the defense was able to cover stick which I've rarely seen done in years (unless its a Papa controlled team, lol) - those were my only two incompletions. In the running game I used all the spread option iterations available in the Oregon playbook, Inverted Veer worked well when needed, not overly powerful but I only used it in short yardage situations, I was able to get a 15 yard gain on a Midline Option against a 0 tech when he chased the HB, I had numbers in the box and the middle parted like the Red Sea, the defense played the shovel option relatively well, I got a five yard gain on one when they forced my QB to keep it, and they stopped me for a 3 yard loss when the strung the play out and forced a pitch to the outside, most of my damage was done with Zone Read, I had several 10 yard gains both on the give and keep and I had an 82 yard run on a keep read.

[psusnoop]

Yeah I'd say on those numbers I'd make some tweaks but not till after one more game.

I'm still tweaking them as well and will say this is just some starting points for the retail version because once that hits I'm going to really try and get a set on heisman. We should have a couple of upsets, and some losses from the CPU these first two seasons till we start dominating with our incoming recruiting classes. Especially if we take teams that traditionally have 3-4 losses a year.

Really really appreciate the stats as we can all work together for the next month to get a set we all enjoy!! Escobar will be posting some stats later as well.

[Oneback]

So after a few more games I'd suggest increasing pass blocking as in obvious passing situations it was rare to see a defensive linemen blocked when I played against Alabama and Ohio State. In understand they are the #1 and #2 team respectively however it was ridiculous how quickly they were getting off blocks. I think I like where the passing game is at as it wasn't easy to throw the ball with Michigan and Virginia Tech although some of that was due to the 7 total sacks I gave up as well, but I did see a good number of passes that were off the mark which I liked. The running game was about where you'd expect it to be against those two defenses, although I didn't have all the tricks in my bag that the Oregon playbook provides so I'm torn - final rushing stats weren't a good barometer as the sacks skewed the stats.

Overall I think its a solid starting place contingent on what its like playing with a full deck of cards in the retail game.

[Escobar]

Just finished another OT game with these. The first was 2OT game I won with Oregon before work.
This game all stats on left are Oregon (me)
17-10
First Downs 8-12
Total Offense 152-247
Rushes-YDS-TD 17-52-1 - 13-98-0
Comp, ATT, TD 9-10-1 - 11-19-1
Pass Yards 100 - 149
Turnovers 0 - 1 (INT)
Total Yards 248 - 260
Sacks allowed 3 - 1

I had a 42 yd punt return to put me in good field position, and they threw a pick from my 30 which is why they have so many more yards offense than I do.

[Escobar]

Suckeyes win on a last second field goal 13-10. They are on the left.
13-10
First Downs 10 - 6
Total Offense 221 - 107
Rushes-Yds-TD 15-141-1 - 10-27-1
Comp-Att-TD 10-12-0 - 8-13-0
Passing Yards 80 - 80
Turnovers 0 - 1 (Fumble on the very first play of the game)
Total Yards 234 - 107
Sacks allowed 1 - 0

Their QB had 88 yds rushing. Most of which came on a 50 yd scramble early in the game. On their game winning drive I swear he broke 3 tackles behind the line of scrimmage to emerge from the crowd and put them into field goal position. He is really tough to stop once he starts running.

[Escobar]

Alabama goes into God mode the last two minutes after I tied the game up. Win 35-21. They are the right.
21 - 35
First Downs 10 - 5
Total Offense 320 - 271
Rushes-Yds-TD 11-29-1 - 11-143-2
Comp-Att-TD 17-29-2 - 7-12-1
Passing Yards 291 - 128
Turnovers 4 ( 1 fumble which they returned for a TD, 3 INT's, 1 which was returned for a TD) - 1 (INT)
Total Yards 393 - 273
Sacks Allowed 1 - 1

The beginning of G-Mode starts right after I score to tie the game up. Their first play the red sea opens and #4 runs up the middle untouched for an 88yd TD. I drive down outside the red zone and FS #6 picks me off and proceeds to have a 90yd INT return for a TD, breaking 3 tackles along the way. Then I drive down to their 35 and their SS picks me off to end the game.

[Escobar]

Final game of the night. I stopped Oregon on 4th down on my 5yd line with 50 seconds left in the game. I am A&M on the right.
7 - 14
First Downs 10 - 7
Total Offense 179 - 127
Rushes-Yds-TD 15-107-0 - 20-73-2
Comp-Att-TD 8-14-1 - 6-7-0
Passing Yards 72 - 54
Turnovers 1 (INT) - 0
Total Yards 223 - 200
Sacks Allowed 2 - 3

After playing these 4 games I would suggest raising pass blocking for the user as any inside blitz or dt spin move results in a sack. Especially this game, all of the sacks I allowed came from a spin move against A&M's RG. Otherwise pretty solid. Just need to wait for retail to get some games in at an extended quarter length.

[JeffHCross]

Yeah FSU needs you back. The past couple of users have run them into the ground :D :D :P


Blow me. I had to inherit Jeff's bag of junk :D That's what happens when you take a team and totally change their style ... Bill Callahan. ;)

[ryby6969]

Is there any way we could figure out the draft order soon? I would not mind having a idea of how many teams I need to look at based upon my place in the order. I am fine with not drafting for a week or so after release, I would just like to have some idea of the probabilities of getting my preferred teams. If you are too busy right now, no biggie.

[Oneback]

Yeah I can put together a draft order.

[ryby6969]

Awesome, thanks.

[texacotea]

Put me last and give me South Carolina :)

[Papa LoneStar]

Put me 1st and give me Texas :)

[JBHuskers]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Vim5J2IolKU/SnZkmu4QPwI/AAAAAAAACek/5WRO_lfgdhM/s400/Man_Looking_at_Watch.gif

[Papa LoneStar]

http://youtu.be/0Wi8Fv0AJA4

[razorback44]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_laxz23aIh31qax6flo1_250.gif

[Oneback]

I didn't grab a video of it but using random.org to randomize a list I first inputted our names in alphabetical order and hit randomize once, here's the draft order:

Razorback44
Ryby6969
gschwendt
Texacotea
HairyDawg
Oneback
Escobar
PSUEXV
NYKia31
Papa Lonestar
JBHuskers
PSUSnoop

[razorback44]

Hot damn, never had first pic before. I will probably shock the world and not draft the obvious team just to give everyone a heads up.

[ryby6969]

Hot damn, never had first pic before. I will probably shock the world and not draft the obvious team just to give everyone a heads up.

As long as it is no Miami we can still be friends. If it is I vote to have you removed from the dynasty, lol.

[razorback44]

Lol no it wont be Miami. I tend to like to play with the odd ball teams even if it means losing. Odd little quirk that I have.

[JBHuskers]

I demand a recount :D

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[psusnoop]

Ouch

[texacotea]

Ill take it. Now Razor nor G needs to take Carolina. With that we know 2 of the first 4 picks

[Papa LoneStar]

*sighhhh* Now I have to extend my 4 team list to TEN *cough*conspiracy*clears throat*

[gschwendt]

Too bad we have to wait until we get the game to decide who to use... oh wait... I have it now :cool:

[Papa LoneStar]

*Hops on I-30 east*

[Papa LoneStar]

If we are sticking with Oneback's idea of removing teams that were top 10 in 3 out of the last 5 years....these are my "roster viewing....intrigued by building a program with....haven't played with in 2014" top 5 so far....

Texas
Florida State
UCLA
Oklahoma State
Ole Miss

....I'm sure once I have the game....the list will be adjusted.

[JeffHCross]

Based on last year's experience, make sure everybody takes a glance at the roster, or the named default is used. Otherwise there could be some surprises.

[razorback44]

Too bad we have to wait until we get the game to decide who to use... oh wait... I have it now :cool:
I will be there in 5 hours. I prefer my steak medium rare and the beer cold.

[texacotea]

Too bad we have to wait until we get the game to decide who to use... oh wait... I have it now :cool:

Ill say what everyone is thinking. Douche

[Oneback]

I will be there in 5 hours. I prefer my steak medium rare and the beer cold.

Might as well grill one up for me, I'll even bring the beer - need to get some flight time in anyway, just gives me an excuse.

[gschwendt]

*Hops on I-30 east*

I will be there in 5 hours. I prefer my steak medium rare and the beer cold.

Might as well grill one up for me, I'll even bring the beer - need to get some flight time in anyway, just gives me an excuse.
Ya'll bring the beer and the steaks (or brats) to Little Rock and we'll be set.


Ill say what everyone is thinking. Douche
You're not invited.

[JBHuskers]

:D

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[HairyDawg]

Ill take it. Now Razor nor G needs to take Carolina. With that we know 2 of the first 4 picks

With that we know 3 of the first 5 picks --- Gooo Dawgs Sic'em Woof Woof Woof

[Oneback]

My Predictions thus far:



Razorback44 - ?
Ryby6969 - Miami
gschwendt - ?
Texacotea - South Carolina
HairyDawg - Georgia
Oneback - ?
Escobar - Michigan
PSUEXV - USC
NYKia31 - Notre Dame
Papa Lonestar - Texas
JBHuskers - ?
PSUSnoop - ?


I'm pretty certain I won't be picking Texas this year.

[JBHuskers]

I bet Tommy takes Ole Miss because it's the old ASU HC.

[JBHuskers]

Team
OVR
OFF
DEF
Prestige


Baylor
90
90
88
3


Clemson
93
95
90
5


Florida State
91
93
92
5


Georgia
91
95
88
5


Louisville
90
93
88
4


LSU
93
93
92
6


Miami
90
91
88
5


Michigan
91
91
92
6


Michigan State
91
90
93
4


North Carolina
91
91
90
4


Notre Dame
93
93
93
6


Oklahoma
91
97
88
6


Oklahoma State
91
93
92
5


Ole Miss
90
91
88
3


South Carolina
90
88
90
5


Texas
93
95
93
6


Texas A&M
91
95
88
5


USC
91
95
90
6


VA Tech
93
91
95
5


Washington
91
91
90
4



Bumping this.

[Papa LoneStar]

After seeing Oneback's predictions....hopefully I won't have to reach past my top 4 :)

This is gonna be a lonnnng week....glad it's only a 3 day work week.

[JBHuskers]

I've got a #1 team in mind. If I don't get them, I might take Nebraska if you don't mind (88 OVR).

[Oneback]

I've got a #1 team in mind. If I don't get them, I might take Nebraska if you don't mind (88 OVR).

Nebraska's fine - it doesn't have to be someone on that list. Just as long as they aren't on the excluded list.

[psusnoop]

It's not worth me throwing any thoughts out there yet :(

[ryby6969]

Cannot let Papa have Texas

[JBHuskers]

Nebraska's fine - it doesn't have to be someone on that list. Just as long as they aren't on the excluded list.

:up:

[gschwendt]

I'm leaning towards South Carolina & Georgia... haven't decided yet though.

[gschwendt]

How are we doing conferences? Two mixed up like last year or stay in the original conference or what's the plan?

[JBHuskers]

I'd like to stay in the original conference, maybe 4 user games.

[psusnoop]

If we stay in same conference then we gotta make sure there are enough users in each conference. I know we can make user games for out of conference but that still gives that user an advantage from winning the conference.

[ryby6969]

I may screw everyone up and take LSU! :P

[Escobar]

I would like to stay in the original conference. If we move conferences I may change my potential pick.

[JBHuskers]

I would like to stay in the original conference. If we move conferences I may change my potential pick.

:+1:

[texacotea]

How are we doing conferences? Two mixed up like last year or stay in the original conference or what's the plan?

you would. :troll:

[psusnoop]

you would. :troll:

:D

[Papa LoneStar]

If I get Texas....I will gladly move to the SEC....love playing Arkansas & A&M....user or cpu

[JBHuskers]

I'm ready to see how I am going to draft :nod:

[Oneback]

I'm sure everyone is already aware of this but there will be a delay before we start up the OD, we've got to wait for rosters, create sliders, may need to wait for a patch, and I will also be cranking on the playbooks site inputting NCAA 14 data. After reading the review of recruiting I'd suggest putting some effort into figuring out a strategy during this time.

[razorback44]

Good to hear. I've got my selection down to three I think but would like to get multiple reps in with each before deciding.

[nykia31]

That's fine...just be aware that lives are in danger, if Notre Dame is taken from me :)

[Papa LoneStar]

That's fine...just be aware that lives are in danger, if Notre Dame is taken from me :)

lol....I FEEL that

[JeffHCross]

I think Papa needs to take on a significant recruiting challenge. Just to prove the doubters wrong ;)

[Kingpin32]

I think Papa needs to take on a significant recruiting challenge. Just to prove the doubters wrong ;)

I second this.

[JBHuskers]

Did everyone have Season Ticket? I'm ready to get this ball rolling :nod:

[Papa LoneStar]

I think Papa needs to take on a significant recruiting challenge. Just to prove the doubters wrong ;)



I second this.

I recruited well while in Louisiana & Alabama :)

[Escobar]

Did everyone have Season Ticket? I'm ready to get this ball rolling :nod:

I didn't get it because there was no point. I went out of town Friday morning for a family reunion and got back last night. Then just got back home from a 10hr shift. I'll be picking up my game from the BB down the street from my house tomorrow morning. I did already make my custom playbook however thanks to G's playbook video. Just know that the spread/multiple option is coming for y'all.

[Oneback]

Did everyone have Season Ticket? I'm ready to get this ball rolling :nod:

I did not, I'm picking up my copy on the way home from work tonight. Haven't had time to play as I've been pushing to finish up the playbooks site to get ready for NCAA 14. I've got Thursday - Sunday off, so I'm sure I'll be able to catch up in the process by then.

Anyone know of any rosters being worked on that look good?

[texacotea]

me either, picking mine up tonight but then leaving out early friday morning to head to the big state of Texas

[razorback44]

Picking mine up today sometime when I can take a break from work.

[JBHuskers]

I did not, I'm picking up my copy on the way home from work tonight. Haven't had time to play as I've been pushing to finish up the playbooks site to get ready for NCAA 14. I've got Thursday - Sunday off, so I'm sure I'll be able to catch up in the process by then.

Anyone know of any rosters being worked on that look good?

BigWy sounds like he might be done late this week. Looks like he did coaches too with accurate info.

[razorback44]

Just picked up my copy and am headed home to play! :))

[psusnoop]

Hey guys, I was thinking it would be nice to run a week or two with the team I'm going to be using and wanted everyone's thoughts on starting the draft ASAP, since some already know who they want already.

[texacotea]

Good with that

[psusnoop]

It would just level the playing field a little. Probably more then 7 of the Users already know whom they will be using but I honestly have no clue who I could get with the last pick.

[psuexv]

Hey guys, I was thinking it would be nice to run a week or two with the team I'm going to be using and wanted everyone's thoughts on starting the draft ASAP, since some already know who they want already.

I'm all for that.

[Papa LoneStar]

Bless you, Snoop Doggy Dogg

[nykia31]

Snoopy is a great mind

[psusnoop]

Lol :)