Video Bo vs Video Vick

MikeVic · 08-22-2003, 02:35 AM

http://espn.go.com/page2/s/simmons/030821.html

Hahaha. Nice article here! I have Tecmo SuperBowl, and I currently use the Falcons in Madden

. What this man says is true!

Maple Leafs · 08-22-2003, 09:00 AM

I played some Tecmo the other day and got a first-hand reminder of how good video Bo was. I hate that guy. I called the damn play, why can't I stop him!

I still think Tecmo Rice doesn't get enough credit, though. He caught every pass thrown to him, ever.

Franklinnoble · 08-22-2003, 10:55 AM

I liked the original Techmo Bowl Redskins... they ruled!

But, yeah, Techmo Bo was unstoppable... and Simmons article was right on.

cthomer5000 · 08-22-2003, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ronnie Dobbs2
Tecmo Lott was a beast of defense as well.

he was great, but I'd take David Fulcher as the best safety in that game. he was unreal.

Swaggs · 08-22-2003, 11:14 AM

Tecmo L.T. was, by far, the best defensive player ever. You knew you weren't getting your PAT off when you played the Giants, and there was no reason to even consider going for a FG.

Plus, he made his teammates better. Like, when the linemen were being blocked, you could just run L.T. up and down the line of scrimmage where he would bounce all the offensive linemen, freeing up his teammates.

The_herd · 08-22-2003, 11:50 AM

Christian Okoye was great in Tecmo Super Bowl, almost a carbon copy of Bo, except you could run more than one play for him.

Maple Leafs · 08-22-2003, 01:31 PM

Another guy who deserves mention is Super Tecmo Bowl Howie Long. At the top of his game, he could dive through the OL and sack the QB immediately after the snap.

Arguably the #2 defensive player of all time (but still well behind LT).

tucker342 · 08-22-2003, 02:40 PM

But none of them even come close to Video Bo

Tasan · 08-22-2003, 03:37 PM

Ahhh videoBo. I have a picture around here somewhere of a 1000 yard game I had with him one day. Snap, run to the other goal line with Allen and go out at the 1. Run with Bo to the other 1, wash rinse repeat til time runs out. Of course you had to score every now and then on 4th down.

JeeberD · 08-22-2003, 03:38 PM

In Tecmo Super Bowl I used to get at least ten sacks a game with Ray Childress. Just have him move just to the side of the center and then make him dive. Automatic sack.

Hawglaw · 08-22-2003, 03:44 PM

I consider it a crime to forget the accomplishments and contributions of Tecmo Cap Boso.

Maple Leafs · 08-22-2003, 03:46 PM

On the subject of Tecmo, this conversation came up recently:

Me: You know, they should release Tecmo 2004 for the PlayStation 2. Exact same game, same graphics, no improvements at all. Just update the rosters.
(My friends all stare at me in silence)
Me (sensing I've gone too far): You know, as a discount game. You could sell it for like $30.
(Pause)
One friend, gravely serious: I would pay one hundred dollars for that game.
(Everyone nodding.)

Phoenix · 08-22-2003, 06:01 PM

wasn't tecmo derick thomas pretty good?

Logan · 08-22-2003, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Maple Leafs
On the subject of Tecmo, this conversation came up recently:

Me: You know, they should release Tecmo 2004 for the PlayStation 2. Exact same game, same graphics, no improvements at all. Just update the rosters.
(My friends all stare at me in silence)
Me (sensing I've gone too far): You know, as a discount game. You could sell it for like $30.
(Pause)
One friend, gravely serious: I would pay one hundred dollars for that game.
(Everyone nodding.)

Emulators

The_herd · 08-22-2003, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Phoenix
wasn't tecmo derick thomas pretty good?

David Fulcher was pretty good too, for those Bengal's fans out there. I scored 4 TD's in a game with him off INT's against a friend. The guy was like a slower version of Bo when he got the ball, you pretty much had to time your dive to tackle him, even then there was a chance you would bounce off him.

sterlingice · 08-22-2003, 07:21 PM

I played Tecmo Super Bowl a lot for the SNES. I typically played with a team I liked a lot, but if I wanted a team just for playing, I'd use San Diego. Marrion Butts was a beast- everyone would bounce off him and you just couldn't stop Junior Seau.

SI

jerem77 · 08-22-2003, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tasan
Ahhh videoBo. I have a picture around here somewhere of a 1000 yard game I had with him one day. Snap, run to the other goal line with Allen and go out at the 1. Run with Bo to the other 1, wash rinse repeat til time runs out. Of course you had to score every now and then on 4th down.

Didn't Al Davis have the same philosphy for the real Raiders?

kcchief19 · 08-22-2003, 09:52 PM

For whatever reason, TE Cap Boso of the Bears was unstoppable in the original Tecmo for the Sega. You could throw to him on the crossing play all day long and no one could stop it. You wouldn't gain a lot of yards, but with the Bears D all you had to do was score and the game was over.

Travis · 08-22-2003, 09:57 PM

Techmo is the only reason I keep my Genesis hooked up. That and NBA Jam, but mostly Techmo.

illinifan999 · 08-22-2003, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tasan
Ahhh videoBo. I have a picture around here somewhere of a 1000 yard game I had with him one day. Snap, run to the other goal line with Allen and go out at the 1. Run with Bo to the other 1, wash rinse repeat til time runs out. Of course you had to score every now and then on 4th down.

Now if this were able to happen in Madden people would be screaming bloddy murder.

kcchief19 · 08-22-2003, 10:01 PM

LOL -- I posted my above tribute to Cap Boso before going over to reading the article. Simmons is a genius. About a billion times better than Jayson Stark.

MikeVic · 08-22-2003, 11:21 PM

I feel like playing again... hehehe. Damn Simmons... makes me want to drop Madden to play a SNES game.

MikeVic · 08-24-2003, 12:22 AM

Question.. did the Rams always have a RB named "Curt Warner".. I've been playing Tecmo SuperBowl for NES... and there's a RB on the Rams named Curt Warner... this is freaky..

mckerney · 08-24-2003, 12:27 AM

My junior outside linebacker is doing pretty well to dominate in NCAA. I run a 3-4 and have him blitz most every play and 8 games into the year he holds the NCAA single game, single season, and career sack records. He's 6'6" 200 lbs with speed 86, though it won't let me play him at wide reciever too.

Swaggs · 08-24-2003, 12:48 AM

Tecmo Bowl Derrick Thomas was like using L.T. with house rules. He was very good, but just not the same.

I remember using the above mentioned "Howie Long Dive-Sack" many times with Reggie White. Good times.

JeeberD · 08-24-2003, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MikeVic
Question.. did the Rams always have a RB named "Curt Warner".. I've been playing Tecmo SuperBowl for NES... and there's a RB on the Rams named Curt Warner... this is freaky..

I thought that Curt Warner played for the Seahawks?

Patman · 08-24-2003, 03:34 PM

As the Cowboys, I would call one play where Alvin Harper would always catch the ball. He was open 95% of the time. He just did a cross pattern and stop right in the middle of the field. You wouldn't get any yards after the catch, but it was almost a guaranteed 10 yard gain each time. Tecmo Alvin Harper had some pretty good hands.

ColtCrazy · 08-24-2003, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JeeberD
I thought that Curt Warner played for the Seahawks?

Yes, Curt Warner's best years were with the Seahawks, but at the end of his career he had a brief stint with the Rams backing up Charles White.

08-22-2003, 11:14 AM	#5
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Tecmo L.T. was, by far, the best defensive player ever. You knew you weren't getting your PAT off when you played the Giants, and there was no reason to even consider going for a FG. Plus, he made his teammates better. Like, when the linemen were being blocked, you could just run L.T. up and down the line of scrimmage where he would bounce all the offensive linemen, freeing up his teammates. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

08-22-2003, 11:50 AM	#6
The_herd College Starter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Fort Lackland, Texas (San Antonio)	Christian Okoye was great in Tecmo Super Bowl, almost a carbon copy of Bo, except you could run more than one play for him. __________________ Oakland Raiders: HFL's 1970 AC West Champs

08-22-2003, 03:37 PM	#9
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	Ahhh videoBo. I have a picture around here somewhere of a 1000 yard game I had with him one day. Snap, run to the other goal line with Allen and go out at the 1. Run with Bo to the other 1, wash rinse repeat til time runs out. Of course you had to score every now and then on 4th down. __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

08-22-2003, 03:38 PM	#10
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	In Tecmo Super Bowl I used to get at least ten sacks a game with Ray Childress. Just have him move just to the side of the center and then make him dive. Automatic sack. __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

08-22-2003, 06:01 PM	#13
Phoenix Mascot Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ft. Lauderdale/Miami, FL	wasn't tecmo derick thomas pretty good? __________________ YO PHOENIX MAN

08-22-2003, 09:00 AM	#2
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	I played some Tecmo the other day and got a first-hand reminder of how good video Bo was. I hate that guy. I called the damn play, why can't I stop him! I still think Tecmo Rice doesn't get enough credit, though. He caught every pass thrown to him, ever.

08-22-2003, 10:55 AM	#3
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	I liked the original Techmo Bowl Redskins... they ruled! But, yeah, Techmo Bo was unstoppable... and Simmons article was right on.

08-22-2003, 01:31 PM	#7
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	Another guy who deserves mention is Super Tecmo Bowl Howie Long. At the top of his game, he could dive through the OL and sack the QB immediately after the snap. Arguably the #2 defensive player of all time (but still well behind LT).

08-22-2003, 02:40 PM	#8
tucker342 Pro Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Iowa City, IA	But none of them even come close to Video Bo

08-22-2003, 03:44 PM	#11
Hawglaw H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Suburban St. Louis	I consider it a crime to forget the accomplishments and contributions of Tecmo Cap Boso.

08-22-2003, 03:46 PM	#12
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	On the subject of Tecmo, this conversation came up recently: Me: You know, they should release Tecmo 2004 for the PlayStation 2. Exact same game, same graphics, no improvements at all. Just update the rosters. (My friends all stare at me in silence) Me (sensing I've gone too far): You know, as a discount game. You could sell it for like $30. (Pause) One friend, gravely serious: I would pay one hundred dollars for that game. (Everyone nodding.)

08-22-2003, 07:21 PM	#16
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I played Tecmo Super Bowl a lot for the SNES. I typically played with a team I liked a lot, but if I wanted a team just for playing, I'd use San Diego. Marrion Butts was a beast- everyone would bounce off him and you just couldn't stop Junior Seau. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

08-22-2003, 09:52 PM	#18
kcchief19 Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Kansas City, MO	For whatever reason, TE Cap Boso of the Bears was unstoppable in the original Tecmo for the Sega. You could throw to him on the crossing play all day long and no one could stop it. You wouldn't gain a lot of yards, but with the Bears D all you had to do was score and the game was over.

08-22-2003, 09:57 PM	#19
Travis Pro Rookie Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Canada eh	Techmo is the only reason I keep my Genesis hooked up. That and NBA Jam, but mostly Techmo. __________________ "I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it." - Rogers Hornsby

08-22-2003, 10:01 PM	#21
kcchief19 Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Kansas City, MO	LOL -- I posted my above tribute to Cap Boso before going over to reading the article. Simmons is a genius. About a billion times better than Jayson Stark.

08-22-2003, 11:21 PM	#22
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	I feel like playing again... hehehe. Damn Simmons... makes me want to drop Madden to play a SNES game.

08-24-2003, 12:22 AM	#23
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Question.. did the Rams always have a RB named "Curt Warner".. I've been playing Tecmo SuperBowl for NES... and there's a RB on the Rams named Curt Warner... this is freaky..

08-24-2003, 12:27 AM	#24
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	My junior outside linebacker is doing pretty well to dominate in NCAA. I run a 3-4 and have him blitz most every play and 8 games into the year he holds the NCAA single game, single season, and career sack records. He's 6'6" 200 lbs with speed 86, though it won't let me play him at wide reciever too.

08-24-2003, 12:48 AM	#25
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Tecmo Bowl Derrick Thomas was like using L.T. with house rules. He was very good, but just not the same. I remember using the above mentioned "Howie Long Dive-Sack" many times with Reggie White. Good times. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

08-24-2003, 03:34 PM	#27
Patman n00b Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Manchester, NH	As the Cowboys, I would call one play where Alvin Harper would always catch the ball. He was open 95% of the time. He just did a cross pattern and stop right in the middle of the field. You wouldn't get any yards after the catch, but it was almost a guaranteed 10 yard gain each time. Tecmo Alvin Harper had some pretty good hands. __________________ Lock the door, kill the light No one's coming home tonight They bring news that must get through. Dying peace in me and you Locked in a place where no one goes.

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