NCAA 08: The Legend of Sabotai Bagatur [Archive]

sabotai

07-19-2007, 08:11 PM

Game 3 vs New Milford

A good run by their HB, but I come across the field to make the big hit.
http://www.brightcove.com/title.jsp?title=1119265167&channel=1080186357&lineup=-1

And a pic of the big hit

http://www.irregardlessproductions.com/HSGame3hl1.jpg

Later in the first quarter, I am covering a short zone and their QB tries to throw it over me. Wrong move.
http://www.brightcove.com/title.jsp?title=1119158974&channel=1080186357&lineup=-1

Both of those happened in the first quarter, I was pretty much quiet for the rest of the game.

Final Score: Gateway 27, New Milford 10

sabotai

07-19-2007, 11:02 PM

New Jersey High School Championship Game

Gateway vs. Scotch Plains

Gateway leads 10-7, they run an option play whe I blitz from the other side. You can't out run me!
http://www.brightcove.com/title.jsp?title=1120313762&channel=1080186357&lineup=-1

The game tied at 10, I sniff out the run and take his feet out from under him.
http://www.brightcove.com/title.jsp?title=1119188038&channel=1080186357&lineup=-1

Gateway leads 17-10, the QB has all day and tries to throw deep, but just doesn't get enough on it.
http://www.brightcove.com/title.jsp?title=1119163988&channel=1080186357&lineup=-1

And for my last highlight, the score is 24-10 Gateway leading. I come on a blitz.
http://www.brightcove.com/title.jsp?title=1119266678&channel=1080186357&lineup=-1

Final Score: Gateway 24, Scotch Plains 17

sabotai

07-19-2007, 11:21 PM

I finish off the High School tourney with 5 picks, 1 force fumble, 1 sack, 1 TD and about a dozen tackles. I am a 5 star recruit.

Let's see what my options are.

Top 5 Teams that I can start for right away
#7 Wisconsin
#9 Virginia Tech
#12 Ohio State
#15 Tennessee
#16 Cal

The Top 5 Teams I can be 2nd String for
#1 USC
#2 Michigan
#3 LSU
#4 Florida
#5 Texas

Well, I don't want to go somewhere hot. I like my weather on the cold side, so I'll scratch USC, LSU, Florida, Texas, Tennessee and Cal off my list.

That leaves Wisconsin, Virginia Tech, Ohio State and Michigan.

My second criteria is that I have to look good in the uniform. I'm going to be seeing them a lot, so it has to be pleasing to my eyes. I hate Wisconsin's home jerseys (so they are gone). Ohio State and Michigan, they are decent. Virginia Tech's are good, but then again they did have Marcus Vick as their QB at one point, so I'm scratching them off my list.

That leaves Ohio State and Michigan. Talk about decisions...

Michigan has a 96 rated SS while Ohio State has an 86 rated SS, so my chances of starting (and the realism of starting) are much higher at Ohio State. They are already offering me the starting job.

So, it looks like I'm headed to Ohio State. GO BUCKEYES!

mauchow

07-19-2007, 11:21 PM

Just plain awesome. I need to learn how to upload these.

sabotai

07-20-2007, 12:21 AM

Week 1: FCS Midwest at Ohio State

(Note: I am now #44, no longer #45)

Not much of an exciting game as far as I go. No throws my way, but I did end up getting in on a few running plays. I finished off my first NCAA game with 5 tackles, 2 for a loss.

Here, I run in to stuff the run after the RB evades one tackle.
http://www.brightcove.com/title.jsp?title=1119188041&channel=1080186357&lineup=-1

Breaking up a run behind the line of scrimmage.
http://www.brightcove.com/title.jsp?title=1119188042&channel=1080186357&lineup=-1

Final Score: Ohio State 69, FCS Midwest 0

Radii

07-20-2007, 10:19 AM

BrianD

07-20-2007, 11:23 AM

Nice dynasty so far. Since I don't own a next gen console, I'll have to get my NCAA fix this way. My only complaint is that you passed up Wisconsin to play for OSU. :mad:

;)

sabotai

07-20-2007, 04:25 PM

Awesome! I love the dive into the end zone on the TD... that's just instinct right? Everyone who owns the game presses the dive button as they hit the end zone, I've seen a couple other TD Videos with people doing it, and i do it myself on every breakaway TD :D

On the record, I'll say that I wasn't used to the camera angle I was given, and I thought the opposing player was much closer.

Off the record, I wanted to do a flip into the endzone, but he just dove instead. :(

sabotai

07-21-2007, 12:39 PM

Game 2: Akron at Ohio State

I had a decent game. Made some tackles, didn't give up any big plays in the secondary.

Here, I come on the blitz and break up the running play.
http://www.brightcove.com/title.jsp?title=1119159076&channel=1080186357&lineup=-1

A huge hit. So powerful it knocked my teammate on his ass, too.
http://www.brightcove.com/title.jsp?title=1119265275&channel=1080186357&lineup=-1

(I wish there was a setting to make my guy not act like a jackass after some plays. Oh well)

Final Score: Ohio State 45, Akron 14

sabotai

07-21-2007, 12:43 PM

Week 3: Ohio State at Washington

A rainy game. Another game where I made an impact in the running game, not so much in the passing game.

Stuffing the run at the point of attack.
http://www.brightcove.com/title.jsp?title=1119188145&channel=1080186357&lineup=-1

Your pirouette does not fool me.
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Final Score: Ohio State 33, Washington 7

sabotai

07-21-2007, 12:46 PM

Week 4: Northwestern at Ohio State

A quiet game from me. Only had 3 tackles on the day, all in the secondary.

A big hit from me. It was 3rd and long, and this stopped him a few yards from the first down and forced them to attempt the FG (they missed).
http://www.brightcove.com/title.jsp?title=1121926452&channel=1080186357&lineup=-1

Final Score: Ohio State 38, Northwestern 10

sabotai

07-21-2007, 12:48 PM

Week 5: Ohio State at Minnesota

Nothing from me. According to the stats, I made 2 tackles, and at the end of the game I didn't remember them. I seem to have hit a mid season slump. Still without an interception.

Final Score: Ohio State: 48, Minnesota 13

sabotai

07-21-2007, 12:50 PM

Week 6: Ohio State at Purdue

Another bad game from me. I was to blame for one of their TDs. I played a deep zone too shallow and the reciever got behind me and they completed a 50+ yard TD pass.

I did manage to break up one option play. Destroying the option seems to have become my specialty.
http://www.brightcove.com/title.jsp?title=1119159077&channel=1080186357&lineup=-1

And so my slump continues. Another game with more mistakes than tackles.

Final Score: Ohio State 31, Purdue 21

nilodor

07-26-2007, 03:50 PM

After you have reached 1st string do you still gain permanent attribute points during practice?

sabotai

07-26-2007, 03:52 PM

After you have reached 1st string do you still gain permanent attribute points during practice?

I dunno, I just skip practice. (And for a note about this dynasty, I have been messing around with other positions, dynasty mode, etc. I'll get back to updating this soon)

sabotai

07-26-2007, 04:11 PM

Week 7: Kent State at Ohio State

I finally have a big day.
http://www.brightcove.com/title.jsp?title=1125984504&channel=1080186357&lineup=-1

I'm not done yet...
http://www.brightcove.com/title.jsp?title=1125840732&channel=1080186357&lineup=-1

In both cases, their speedy athletic QB got to me. Both went for 50+ yards. I also had a bunch of tackles in the game. I took a few pics of the interceptions and I'll get them uploaded and posted soon.

EDIT: And here they are.

A pic of the first INT
http://www.irregardlessproductions.com/int2.jpg

The move I put on the offensive player. I could have been a running back!
http://www.irregardlessproductions.com/int3.jpg

And a pic of the 2nd INT
http://www.irregardlessproductions.com/int.jpg

A big day for Sabotai Bagatur on defense, and a great game from the entire Ohio State team.

Final Score: Ohio State 48, Kent State 14

sabotai

07-26-2007, 04:47 PM

Week 8: Michigan State at Ohio State

No picks in this game. They never really threw it in my direction, but I go back to being a monster against the run.
http://www.brightcove.com/title.jsp?title=1125984507&channel=1080186357&lineup=-1

On 3rd and Goal from the 1 yard line
http://www.brightcove.com/title.jsp?title=1126003061&channel=1080186357&lineup=-1

Final Score: Ohio State 53, Michigan State 20

sabotai

07-26-2007, 04:53 PM

Week 9: Ohio State at Penn State

This was a huge game for us, and it's a shame you don't get to see any of it. Occasionally I'll run into a problem with not being able to save highlights. Usually I find out in the 1st quarter, turn the game off and back on. That'll fix it usually and I'm good to go. I didn't find out until the 2nd quarter, near the end, when I had my first highlight worthy play. By then, the game was just about half over, and it was a real close one. So, sorry, but I kept playing.

I had 2 interceptions in this game, one that I returned for a TD but because of a holding penalty after the interception, the TD was negated (but the INT stood). It was a close game down to the end.

It came down to the final seconds as we hit a FG as the clock runs out in the 4th quarter to win the game (and it was added to my list of Instant Classic games).

Final Score: Ohio State 23, Penn State 20

sabotai

07-26-2007, 04:59 PM

Week 10: Wisconsin at Ohio State

Another game where I come up big in the run defense. 7 Tackles, 3 for a loss.
http://www.brightcove.com/title.jsp?title=1125873292&channel=1080186357&lineup=-1

http://www.brightcove.com/title.jsp?title=1125984506&channel=1080186357&lineup=-1

Final Score: Ohio State 38, Wisconsin 21

sabotai

07-26-2007, 05:07 PM

Week 11: Illinois at Ohio State

We were 10-0. We were the #3 team in the nation. We had our sights on the National Championship. If we end up beating Michigan next week, the #2 team in the nation, our trip to the BCS Championship was going to happen.

There was just one little problem....

1st Quarter, Ohio State leading 7-0, putting the big hit on the RB
http://www.brightcove.com/title.jsp?title=1125966482&channel=1080186357&lineup=-1

We jump ahead to the start of the 4th quarter. Ohio State leading 21-14.
http://www.brightcove.com/title.jsp?title=1126011575&channel=1080186357&lineup=-1

With just under 4 minutes to go in the 4th (I used 5 min. quarters, BTW), I pick up my second fumble recovery.
http://www.brightcove.com/title.jsp?title=1126003065&channel=1080186357&lineup=-1

After this, it all falls apart. We were up by 2 touchdowns, 28-14, with just 3 minutes to play. Our offense had the ball, but then they pick up a fumble and return it for a touchdown to make it 28-21. Our offense gets it back, runs some time off the clock but have to punt and give the ball back to Illinois.

We stop them. And with just 30 seconds to go in the game, our offense fumbles the ball again, and they return it to our 10 yard line. On the second play, they get it in for the touchdown to tie the game.

We go into overtime. Our offense has the ball first, and throws a pick on the first play. On their first play of OT, they throw it for the touchdown. Game over, and so are our national championship hopes at the hands of unranked Illinois. This game also got to my list of Instant Classics.

Final Score: Illinois 34, Ohio State 28 (OT)

sabotai

07-26-2007, 05:13 PM

Week 12: Ohio State at Michigan

With out National Championship hopes destroyed, we try to destroy the smae hopes for another team. No highlights from me on this game, there weren't any highlight worthy plays. Very quiet game from me. They hardly threw my way, and I couldn't really get in on any of the running plays.

Not a good game for Ohio State as Michigan jumped out to a big lead. We tried to make it close, and made a run at the end a bit, but it was too little, too late.

Final Score: Michigan 38, Ohio State 31

Ohio State ends the regular season ranked #12 with a record of 10-2. We got an invite to the Capital One Bowl on New Year's Day against the #11 team, Tennessee, who also finished the year 10-2.

sabotai

07-26-2007, 05:28 PM

CAPITAL ONE BOWL: Ohio State vs. Tennessee

My first bowl game!

Here is my only highlight. As it would turn out, it was Ohio State's only highlight as well.
http://www.brightcove.com/title.jsp?title=1126011577&channel=1080186357&lineup=-1

Our offense couldn't do a damned thing, and turned the ball over 4 times. We did our best on defense, but they just got the better of us in the end.

Final Score: Tennessee 24, Ohio State 7

And on a side note, before the game, I was named to the All-American team. Both the freshman team and the 1st team.

I finished 2nd on my team in Tackles with 73 (MLB had 91), 11 of them for a loss. I had 4 interceptions (111 yards), 3 fumble recoveries, 2 of them going for touchdowns.

I had the most tackles for a Strong Safety in the NCAA (which probably is what got me on the All-American team).

And so ends my Freshman year at Ohio State.

sabotai

07-26-2007, 05:58 PM

2008: Sophmore Year

Week 1: Tulsa (0-0) at #10 Ohio State (0-0)

No highlights from this game as I had a terrible game. Abysmal. They scored 3 TDs, all three were my fault. The first one, I was on M2M coverage, I go for the INT and miss badly as he takes it for the easy score. The 2nd, I abandoned my zone as I bit hard on the play fake. The 3rd one, I abandon my zone again on the play fake and they got it to the 1 yard line and scored on the next play.

Luckily, my team didn't need a good game from me. I have a lot of rust to work off, apparently (I have been playing as offensive players in other Legend games so I actually do have some rust to work off. :) )

Final Score: Ohio State 69, Tulsa 20

Radii

07-26-2007, 07:45 PM

Nice job! Too bad about the Illinois game deflating the hype of OSU/Michigan, maybe next year.

sabotai

07-28-2007, 11:08 AM

Week 2: Akron (0-1) at #10 Ohio State (1-0)

Another bad game from me so no highlights again. The good news is that I was only at fault for one of their touchdowns instead of 3. I still didn't help at all on the running game or to break up any passing plays. Had a couple of tackles, all were after pretty good gains by their offense.

They nearly tied the game with 30 seconds left. They scored a TD but missed the XP. Our offense still managed a FG at the game's end, so it might not have mattered. The game ended up as an Instant Classic.

Final Score: Akron 30, Ohio State 34

sabotai

08-05-2007, 09:38 PM

Week 3: #8 Ohio State (2-0) at Washington (1-1)

The first play on offense for Washington
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The game tied 7-7 in the 2nd, it's 2nd and goal
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They ended up getting a FG on the drive.

Again in the 2nd, I deliver a flying shoulder block. What'cha gonna do!?
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Nothing from me in the 2nd half. Our offense finally showed up, though, and we ended up scoring tons of points.

Final Score: Ohio State 41, Washington 17

sabotai

08-05-2007, 09:42 PM

Week 4: Wyoming (2-1) at #6 Ohio State (3-0)

I can even do special teams
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But that was it from me. I was pretty quiet all game long. The team did great though as we piled on the points.

Final Score: Wyoming 10, Ohio State 47

sabotai

08-05-2007, 10:01 PM

Week 5: Penn State (3-1) at #4 Ohio State (4-0)

A pretty much dominated the game, but I felt very uneasy about it. Our offense turned the ball over several times in the game, putting the defense is a tough spot.

Luckily, our defense had me. :)

The game's first touchdown
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Breaking up the pass
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Late in the 2nd, We're ahead 10-7
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Midway through the 3rd quarter, we lead 16-7
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I ended up having a 3rd interception in the game, but the highlight wouldn't save. The 3 interceptions were good enough to get me named as a National Player of the Week (pushing my Legend Meter up a bit more)

Final Score: Penn State 7, Ohio State 30

sabotai

08-05-2007, 10:18 PM

Week 7: #3 Ohio State (5-0) at #19 Wisconsin (4-1)

A quiet game from me. Our front seven did the job in keeping the run quiet and they didn't get much of a passing game going. Our offense did enough to win, but it was close there for awhile.

Final Score: Ohio State 24, Wisconsin 14

sabotai

08-05-2007, 10:23 PM

Week 8: Minnesota (4-2) at #3 Ohio State (6-0)

We lead 14-6, early in the 2nd quarter they go for it on 4th and short.
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DENIED!

It looks like in incomplete pass to me, but the refs didn't rule it like that and I benefit.
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Our offense destroyed their defense for an easy win.

Final Score: Minnesota 9, Ohio State 41

sabotai

08-07-2007, 06:04 PM

Week 9: #3 Ohio State (7-0) vs. Iowa (5-2)

Pretty much a blowout, but they put some points on the board.

Here I am, breaking through the line
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4th and 1
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DENIED!

Final Score: Ohio State 49, Iowa 26

sabotai

08-07-2007, 06:08 PM

Week 10: #2 Ohio State (8-0) at Purdue (3-5)

A very close game, and a quiet one from me. I was at fault for one of their TDs when I bit on a play fake. We still won in a shootout.

Final Score: Ohio State 45, Purdue 35

Week 11: Michigan State: (5-4) at #2 Ohio State (9-0)

A VERY close game. This was almost our game vs. Illinois last year.

BOOM goes the dynamite
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Final Score: Ohio State 23, Michigan State 17

sabotai

08-07-2007, 06:12 PM

Week 12: #2 Ohio State (10-0) at Illinois (3-7)

3rd and short, halfway through the 3rd quarter.
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Stopped.

They almost did it to us again. It came down to the final drive, but, up by just 2 points, we came up with a huge stop at midfield to keep them safe out of FG distance. Two hail mary attempts that fall imcomplete and we avenge our loss from last year.

Final Score: Ohio State 23, Illinois 21

sabotai

08-09-2007, 06:59 PM

Week 13: #8 Michigan (10-1) at #2 Ohio State (11-0)

And here we go again, the game to decide the Big Ten champion. It was a game dominated by both team's front defensive 7.

I was able to make one good play.
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The rest of the game was pretty boring, but our offense is able to get a few FGs in the 4th quarter to give us the win and a trip the BCS National Championship.

Final Score: Ohio State 16, Michigan 7

sabotai

08-09-2007, 07:06 PM

BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
#1 Ohio State Buckeyes (12-0)
vs
#2 Miami Hurricanes (12-0)

The 1st quarter is a defensive battle, but at the end of the 1st quater, Miami was marching. At the very start of the 2nd quarter, Miami decides to gamble on 4th and 2 near the 20 yard line.
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STUFFED!

Right after our offense scored their first TD, their QB throws behind the intended target.
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After that, our offense started scoring on most of their drives while we held their offense in check. It was pretty much a blowout after that point. This play, halfway through the 4th quarter, was the last TD of the game and the icing on the cake.
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2 INTs in the National Championship, taking one for a touchdown. Am I on the radar for NFL scouts yet? According to my Legend Meter, yes (I'm just one 'tick' away from having the bar be full).

FInal Score: Ohio State 45, Miami 14

sabotai

08-09-2007, 07:15 PM

End of my Sophmore Year

Sophmore Stats
69 Tackles, 6 for a loss
6 Interceptions, 163 yards
2 Fumble recoveries
3 Touchdowns

Career Stats
142 Tackles, 17 for a loss
10 Interceptions, 274 yards
5 Fumble recoveries
5 Touchdowns

Legend Meter
Was a 5-Star Recruit
Impact Player
Named National Player of the Week (1)
Defeat a Rival Team (4)
Conference Champions (1)
BCS Champions (1)
All-American (2)

What I have not done: Win a post-season award, win the Heisman Award and stay for my senior year.

Hopefully, I keep going strong my junior year. I plan on staying for my senior year, but maybe not. I mean, Madden is coming next week, I may just decide to leave early.

sabotai

08-31-2007, 06:48 PM

I've finished my junior year and have been waiting to update this when I can finally get the video highlights uploaded, but everytime I think to check easportsworld to see if I can, it's down.

So, I think I'm going to go ahead and go through and give the game-by-game results so that's it out there and I can go on to my senior year. When EA figures out how to make their ebsite functional, I'll get the videos uploaded and added to the dynasty.

sabotai

08-31-2007, 07:02 PM

Week 1: Fresno State at Ohio State

An easy win for our team. I start off my junior year with a big game picking off their QB twice and taking both in for touchdowns.

Final Score: Ohio State 38, Fresno State 7

Week 2: UL Lafayette at Ohio State

Another easy game. I took my 3rd pick of the year in for another score and I forced 2 fumbles. 3 INTs and 3 TDs start getting me named in the Heisman race.

Final Score: Ohio State 51, UL Lafayette 0

Week 3: Ohio State at USC

Our first real challenge. It was a game for the first half, but we pulled away in the 3rd quarter and never looked back. I had several tackles in the game, a forced fumble and 2 INTs. My name is now at the top of the Heisman race list. After just 3 games, I have some pretty insane stats. The most tackles in the country for a DB, 5 INTs, 3 forced fumbles and 3 TDs.

Final Score: Ohio State 42, USC 21

Week 4: Oklahoma at Ohio State

We jumped out to a big lead and calmed down after a bit. It was 29-3 at the half and we coasted to a win. I had another pick in this game. I intercepted the pass in the end zone for the touchback.

Final Score: Ohio State 36, Oklahoma 10

sabotai

08-31-2007, 07:11 PM

Week 5: Ohio State at Iowa

A pretty easy win but this is when I started to decline. I had not highlight-worthy play in this game. After being on top of the Heisman race list for 2 weeks, I remained there after this game, but I felt uneasy about my chances if I had another game where I virtually didn't do anything.

Final Score: Ohio State 30, Iowa 13

Week 6: Northwestern at Ohio State

A back and forth game that we had to fight for to win. Another quiet game from me and I fall off the Heisman race list completely. A couple of tackles is all I could accomplish. This game came down to the end. They were driving, but when they got around our 30, our defense comes up big and stops them. They end up missing the FG attempt with seconds to go in the 4th quarter.

Final Score: Ohio State 29, Northwestern 26

Week 7: Wisconsin at Ohio State

We come back from a tough game against Northwestern and crush the Badgers. It started off close, but we got a bit ahead. Late in the 2nd, on 3rd and long, I blitz and sack their QB at the 5 yardline. They punted but with a short field, our offense socres a TD before half time to put us up 35-14. After that, we went on a run and ran the score up a bit.

Final Score: Ohio State 63, Wisconsin 21

sabotai

08-31-2007, 07:22 PM

Week 9: Ohio State at Penn State

We continue our domination with another destruction of a rival. Had some good tackles, but my big play was when the QB rolled out and tried to scramble. I "jacked him up", causing a fumble that was picked up and tacken for a TD by my teammate.

Final Score: Ohio State 48, Penn State 17

Week 10: Ohio State at Minnesota

Our offense didn't run the score up like they usually do, but I defense pitched a total shutout so it didn't matter. The Minn QB tried to do the same thing as the PSU QB, roll out and scramble, and I did to him exactly what I did to Penn State's QB. It had the same result, except this time I recovered the fumble and took it for the score.

Final Score: Ohio State 23, Minnesota 0

Week 11: Purdue at Ohio State

An easy win for our team but little contribution from me.

Final Score: Ohio State 51, Purdue 3

Week 12: Illinois at Ohio State

In my freshman year, this team played to role of spoiler, and with the score tied at 10 at halftime, i had a feeling it was going to happen again. However, our offense woke up and scored a few TDs in the first few minutes of the 2nd half (about the first half of the 3rd quarter) and we never looked back. Again, nothing from me.

Final Score: Ohio State 37, Illinois 10

Week 13: Ohio State at Michigan

This game has become the yearly unofficial championship game for the Big Ten conference. We came into the game undefeated, Michigan had 1 lose. It was a battle that was close the entire way. I just wish I could have contributed some note worthy play, but I didn't. I got several tackles, but nothing highlight worthy.

Final Score: Ohio State 31, Michigan 22

We finish the year undefeated, ranked #1 the entire year and headed off to our second straight BCS National Championship game. It will be a rematch of a game we played earlier in the year. USC.

sabotai

08-31-2007, 07:30 PM

BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
#1 Ohio State Buckeyes (12-0)
vs
#3 USC Trojans (11-1)

USC was voted #3 by the coaches' polls, but named #2 by the BCS and the Media poll.

On USC's first offensive drive, they are marching down the field when I pick off a pass at our own 19 yard line and take it back 81 yards for the touchdown. (For those keeping score, that make 2 out of my 3 bowl games in which I scored the first TD of the game. :) ).

(and here is where I'd show you that highlight if it weren't for EA's crappy servers)

At the end of the first quarter, we are up 14-6 and that's when it all falls completely apart. Suddenly we can't stop their offense and our offense can't do a damned thing.

They are out to a big lead by the half and after that, there is nothing we can do. We end our perfect seasons with a disaster of a game.

Final Score: USC 36, Ohio State 14

No controversy as the Coaches' poll named USC #1 following their destruction of us.

sabotai

08-31-2007, 07:36 PM

End of my Junior Year

Junior Stats
94 tackles, 18 for a loss
3 Sacks
7 INTs, 218 Yards
7 Forced Fumbles, 1 Rec.
5 Defensive TDs

Junior Awards
2009 Thorpe Award Winner
2009 Badnerick Award Winner

Career Stats
236 Tackles, 25 for a loss
3 Sacks
17 INTs, 492 Yards
7 Forced Fumbles, 6 Fum. Rec.
10 Defensive TDs

Since we lost the National Championship and a chance at being called a Dynasty, I was going to leave for the Pros. However, I learned that Madden does not allow uploading of highlights like in NCAA!!! So, what would be the point in going Pro (with regards to this dynasty)?

So, I decide to stay for my senior year.