TCY: What team do you control??

HeavyD · 01-21-2004, 09:21 AM

Just wanted to see what teams everyone controlled. Do you stick with an established school or do you use your Solecismic 8 team? Just wanted some comparisons....

cthomer5000 · 01-21-2004, 09:23 AM

Rutgers. It took me about 8 years to become respectable, and 12 to win a national title (on the hardest difficulty setting). I left off in the middle of my title defense....

corbes · 01-21-2004, 09:25 AM

I just started a new TCY dynasty, at Hickory in the North Carolina Sol-8. I plan on moving up to a different school sometime. I'm trying to simulate a coach's probable career this time, which I don't normally do.

Darkiller · 01-21-2004, 09:28 AM

Brigham Young.
see my recent TCY threads to feel my pain ;-)

HeavyD · 01-21-2004, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Darkiller

Brigham Young.
see my recent TCY threads to feel my pain ;-)

Hehe....you are the one who prompted me to start this thread. I just wanted to hear from everyone else.

fantastic flying froggies · 01-21-2004, 09:44 AM

My 2 longest careers are with Army and a Sol-8 team.

My next project is with an Ivy league school, a la Harvard or Yale, which would be thrust in a major conference (big east or something)... Gotta stop playing FOF2004 for that to happen though, so it's not gonna happen soon !

MikeVick7 · 01-21-2004, 09:49 AM

Nebraska. I figured that if I played with a lesser school...to try and build them up to a powerhouse...that it would eventually happen. So why not just start at the point that I want to get to? =) Plus they're my favorite team.

#7

MizzouRah · 01-21-2004, 10:26 AM

Mizzou, of course! Too bad I stink thus far.

Todd

timmae · 01-21-2004, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Mizzou, of course! Too bad I stink thus far.

Todd

My last few seasons were with Mizzou... it was a lot of fun actually. I ended up building a decent program that attracted some top tier talent. I always hate the stud prospects leaving early though...

wbatl1 · 01-21-2004, 12:38 PM

UNC-major conference, but reletively low in prestige. PLus, they are my favorite college and I play with them in any college game

kingnebwsu · 01-21-2004, 02:22 PM

Wright State in the SCE. I'm gonna go to Ohio State as soon as they (or IF they EVER) offer me a job. Bastards

MizzouRah · 01-21-2004, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by timmae

My last few seasons were with Mizzou... it was a lot of fun actually. I ended up building a decent program that attracted some top tier talent. I always hate the stud prospects leaving early though...

I just drafted a top tier QB when my 5th season ended, hense I went over to FOF for 5 yrs. I'm at year #5 with FOF, so after this season it's back to TCY to see how this stud QB does with so little talent.

Todd

Sun Tzu · 01-21-2004, 05:02 PM

I've been running a TCY/FOF2004 career side by side for about 25 years (I'm in the year 2030 now). I started out in TCY as Arizona State but around the year 2026 I got fired

. I wound up taking a job as "Corpus Christi" the Sol 8 team in TX. In 22 years they had never had a winning season, and in 2 years I had gotten them to a 8-3 record and an OT loss away from a bowl game. I am hoping for a job offer soon from a higher up school, preferably one with not such a horrible academic reputation that ASU had. In FOF2004 I was originaly the 49ers but I moved them to Reno after getting them to completely finance a stadium deal for me. I renamed them to the Reno Hustlers, and I am a perenial Super Bowl contender every year. My stud HB in FOF I actualy had on my ASU team in TCY, who I recruited from a School that I use to play against when I was in HS. Strangly ironic

VPI97 · 01-21-2004, 05:06 PM

I always start off with Virginia Tech, but within 20-30 seasons I tend to move to a former powerhouse gone bad. For example, one career I went to Florida State after they had experienced 25 straight losing seasons.

FBPro · 01-21-2004, 05:13 PM

UGA, but I only use it to produce draft classes for FOF2004, sim everything straight through.

Raiders Army · 01-21-2004, 05:52 PM

Army, my alma mater.

BigJohn&TheLions · 01-21-2004, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kingnebwsu

Wright State in the SCE. I'm gonna go to Ohio State as soon as they (or IF they EVER) offer me a job. Bastards

Oh, so you WANT Michigan to whoop-ass on you every year???

Vegas Vic · 01-21-2004, 06:56 PM

For my most intensive career thus far, I took over my alma mater, North Carolina State. I gradually built up the academics and prestige. After ten years, we were a powerhouse, battling it out with Maryland every year for the ACC Championship and a shot at the National title. I pretty much quit the career after that.

For my next one, I'm thinking about taking over Troy State. They're at the bottom in prestige and academics. Regionally, they're in the same state as Alabama and Auburn, so recruiting local players should be tough, also.

WussGawd · 01-21-2004, 07:29 PM

I tend to run either Arizona State, or one of the crap teams in the Sun Belt Conference.

nilodor · 01-21-2004, 08:08 PM

Minnesota. In a related event my girlfriend thought that golden gophers is possibly the least inspiring team name for a football team.

HeavyD · 01-21-2004, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by nilodor

Minnesota. In a related event my girlfriend thought that golden gophers is possibly the least inspiring team name for a football team.

And the Beavers has to be the most inspiring name

Go Oregon State!

dawgfan · 01-21-2004, 10:08 PM

I've done quite a few where I start off with a Sol-8 team, but my current dynasty I started with Idaho. After 9 seasons there and getting them up to a top-10 team, I took the job at Northwestern. After 14 seasons and 5 Titles, I was finally offered the job I've been waiting for - Washington.

JeeberD · 01-21-2004, 10:31 PM

UTEP, of course. And the bonus is that they're worse than most Sol 8 teams...

MizzouRah · 01-21-2004, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sun Tzu

I've been running a TCY/FOF2004 career side by side for about 25 years (I'm in the year 2030 now). I started out in TCY as Arizona State but around the year 2026 I got fired

. I wound up taking a job as "Corpus Christi" the Sol 8 team in TX. In 22 years they had never had a winning season, and in 2 years I had gotten them to a 8-3 record and an OT loss away from a bowl game. I am hoping for a job offer soon from a higher up school, preferably one with not such a horrible academic reputation that ASU had. In FOF2004 I was originaly the 49ers but I moved them to Reno after getting them to completely finance a stadium deal for me. I renamed them to the Reno Hustlers, and I am a perenial Super Bowl contender every year. My stud HB in FOF I actualy had on my ASU team in TCY, who I recruited from a School that I use to play against when I was in HS. Strangly ironic

It's amazing what text sims can do.

Todd

Hijinx · 01-21-2004, 10:48 PM

My current game -

started at Alexandria (virginia, where I live - sol 8) and took them from nothing to top 25.

then took the Clemson job, then Tennessee, where I didn't do squat.

Took the Nevada job, and won 2 MNC's. Took the Oklahoma job (they were pretty down at the time) and won 4 more.

I think when I get tired of this game I'll start one with Nevada and see how I can do - I had good luck recruiting California and Arizona heavily.

condors · 01-22-2004, 07:10 AM

i almost always play temple they have a tough time recuriting (at least i do with them). The game remains challenging for me today.

Alf · 01-22-2004, 08:54 AM

Indiana in the TCY VC, but I've been lazy lately.

01-21-2004, 09:28 AM	#4
Darkiller FOF2 Guy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Paris, France	Brigham Young. see my recent TCY threads to feel my pain ;-) __________________ FOF2 lives on / Continue to support the best game ever ! - Owner of the San Francisco 49ers in FOF2 - Charter member of the IHOF and owner of the Paris Musketeers franchise (FOF2004) - Chairman of the IHOF Hall of Fame - Athletic Director of the Brigham Young Cougars in TCY FOF Legend: Hall of Fame QB Brock Sheriff #5, one of the most popular player in Front Office Football history.

01-21-2004, 09:44 AM	#6
fantastic flying froggies Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sunny South of France	My 2 longest careers are with Army and a Sol-8 team. My next project is with an Ivy league school, a la Harvard or Yale, which would be thrust in a major conference (big east or something)... Gotta stop playing FOF2004 for that to happen though, so it's not gonna happen soon ! __________________ Detroit Vampires (CFL) : Ve 're coming for your blood! Camargue Flamingos (WOOF): pretty in Pink

01-21-2004, 12:38 PM	#10
wbatl1 High School Varsity Join Date: Jun 2003	UNC-major conference, but reletively low in prestige. PLus, they are my favorite college and I play with them in any college game __________________ wbatl1

01-21-2004, 05:02 PM	#13
Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	I've been running a TCY/FOF2004 career side by side for about 25 years (I'm in the year 2030 now). I started out in TCY as Arizona State but around the year 2026 I got fired . I wound up taking a job as "Corpus Christi" the Sol 8 team in TX. In 22 years they had never had a winning season, and in 2 years I had gotten them to a 8-3 record and an OT loss away from a bowl game. I am hoping for a job offer soon from a higher up school, preferably one with not such a horrible academic reputation that ASU had. In FOF2004 I was originaly the 49ers but I moved them to Reno after getting them to completely finance a stadium deal for me. I renamed them to the Reno Hustlers, and I am a perenial Super Bowl contender every year. My stud HB in FOF I actualy had on my ASU team in TCY, who I recruited from a School that I use to play against when I was in HS. Strangly ironic __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon.

01-21-2004, 05:06 PM	#14
VPI97 Hokie, Hokie, Hokie, Hi Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kennesaw, GA	I always start off with Virginia Tech, but within 20-30 seasons I tend to move to a former powerhouse gone bad. For example, one career I went to Florida State after they had experienced 25 straight losing seasons. __________________ CT & Jivin - "Surprisingly Entertaining"

01-21-2004, 09:25 AM	#3
corbes College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2003	I just started a new TCY dynasty, at Hickory in the North Carolina Sol-8. I plan on moving up to a different school sometime. I'm trying to simulate a coach's probable career this time, which I don't normally do.

01-21-2004, 09:49 AM	#7
MikeVick7 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ron, Mexico	Nebraska. I figured that if I played with a lesser school...to try and build them up to a powerhouse...that it would eventually happen. So why not just start at the point that I want to get to? =) Plus they're my favorite team. #7

01-21-2004, 10:26 AM	#8
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Mizzou, of course! Too bad I stink thus far. Todd

01-21-2004, 02:22 PM	#11
kingnebwsu College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Ohio	Wright State in the SCE. I'm gonna go to Ohio State as soon as they (or IF they EVER) offer me a job. Bastards

01-21-2004, 05:13 PM	#15
FBPro College Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SE	UGA, but I only use it to produce draft classes for FOF2004, sim everything straight through. __________________ GM RayCo Raiders-est. 2004-2012 Charter member of the IHOF-RayCo GM GM Tennessee Titans PFL 2011-2014 GM Tennessee Titans FOWL 2020-2025

01-21-2004, 05:52 PM	#16
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	Army, my alma mater.

01-21-2004, 06:56 PM	#18
Vegas Vic Checkraising Tourists Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cocoa Beach, FL	For my most intensive career thus far, I took over my alma mater, North Carolina State. I gradually built up the academics and prestige. After ten years, we were a powerhouse, battling it out with Maryland every year for the ACC Championship and a shot at the National title. I pretty much quit the career after that. For my next one, I'm thinking about taking over Troy State. They're at the bottom in prestige and academics. Regionally, they're in the same state as Alabama and Auburn, so recruiting local players should be tough, also.

01-21-2004, 07:29 PM	#19
WussGawd College Benchwarmer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Avondale, AZ, USA, Planet Earth, Milky Way Galaxy	I tend to run either Arizona State, or one of the crap teams in the Sun Belt Conference. __________________ "I guess I'll fade into Bolivian." -Mike Tyson, after being knocked out by Lennox Lewis. Proud Dumba Elect of the "Biggest Dumba of FOFC Award" Author of the 2004 Golden Scribe Gold Trophy for Best Basketball Dynasty, It Rhymes With Puke.

01-21-2004, 08:08 PM	#20
nilodor College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: calgary, AB	Minnesota. In a related event my girlfriend thought that golden gophers is possibly the least inspiring team name for a football team.

01-21-2004, 10:08 PM	#22
dawgfan Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Seattle	I've done quite a few where I start off with a Sol-8 team, but my current dynasty I started with Idaho. After 9 seasons there and getting them up to a top-10 team, I took the job at Northwestern. After 14 seasons and 5 Titles, I was finally offered the job I've been waiting for - Washington.

01-21-2004, 10:31 PM	#23
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	UTEP, of course. And the bonus is that they're worse than most Sol 8 teams... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

01-21-2004, 10:48 PM	#25
Hijinx Mascot Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Valhalla, VA	My current game - started at Alexandria (virginia, where I live - sol 8) and took them from nothing to top 25. then took the Clemson job, then Tennessee, where I didn't do squat. Took the Nevada job, and won 2 MNC's. Took the Oklahoma job (they were pretty down at the time) and won 4 more. I think when I get tired of this game I'll start one with Nevada and see how I can do - I had good luck recruiting California and Arizona heavily. __________________ Regards, Hijinx

01-22-2004, 07:10 AM	#26
condors College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	i almost always play temple they have a tough time recuriting (at least i do with them). The game remains challenging for me today.

01-22-2004, 08:54 AM	#27
Alf Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Rennes, France	Indiana in the TCY VC, but I've been lazy lately. __________________ FOFL - GML - IHOF - FranceStats

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