The Ladder - 2022

[Kodos]

Any word here, guys? It's been over a month.

[Julio Riddols]

I'll hit up CU again.

[CU Tiger]

Sorry guys.
Move on without me.

Ive been out of town since Sunday for work. Massive project for a local VA and one of my guys royaly eff'ed it up. Im not sure how long its going to be before Im home again. Been working like 16 hour days+ all week and probably have 10 more straight in front of me.

My 15 year old son, says the 360 is fried, I havent been able to get home and check it out then to boot, I just got notice today that my XBOX live account has expired...which isnt a big deal but....


It genuinely pains me to give up on this team, but its apparently necessary.

[Kodos]

Sorry to hear that, CU. I can put you on autopilot and see if things work out later. How does that sound? Or would you rather just bow out and not need to sign up for Live again?

[CU Tiger]

Throw it on auto please, I see light at the end of the tunnel this am.

[Kodos]

Will do. Julio, you are free to play against the CPU.

[Julio Riddols]

I promise to be gentle.

Sort of.

[Julio Riddols]

The deed has been done. Frederick started 15-15 for 260 something yards and 4 TD before his first incompletion and we pulled him. We didn't get the type of production out of him we thought we would when we brought him in, but he was a really talented guy. The incoming freshman will be our chance to make good with an athletic QB.

Ready when you are Kodos, my schedule remains the same as always for now, open monday and tuesday all day, every other day open til 1 pm and after 11:30 pm.

[Kodos]

Originally Posted by Julio Riddols

I promise to be gentle.

Sort of.

Epic fail!

[Kodos]

2022 Final Standings




2022 Conference Championship Results




2022 Promotions & Relegations




2023 Alignment



Bowl Season

This will be the third time that UTSA and Indiana have met in the BCS Championship game in the last 4 seasons. UTSA won 31-28 in 2019, and 42-35 in 2021.

In other news, USC and FAU get to take their frustrations out on each other!

#2 UTSA (13-0) vs. #1 Indiana (13-0)
#6 USC (12-1) vs. #5 Florida Atlantic (12-1)
#4 Ohio State (9-3) #3 Michigan State (10-2)
Wisconsin (6-5) vs. Texas (7-5)

[Kodos]

Originally Posted by Julio Riddols

Ready when you are Kodos, my schedule remains the same as always for now, open monday and tuesday all day, every other day open til 1 pm and after 11:30 pm.

Hmmm. One of the weekend mornings could work, or maybe Monday or Tuesday night after 9:30.

[Eaglesfan27]

CU Tiger, do you think you'll be able to play in the next week or two? I don't want to beat up on the CPU if you think you'll be able to play sometime in the next week or two.

[Eaglesfan27]

Son of a gun! Lost the Heisman in the last week

[Kodos]

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

Son of a gun! Lost the Heisman in the last week

Holy crap! I didn't even look!

Looks like our humble commish caught a break!

[Eaglesfan27]

Grin. Congrats!

[CU Tiger]

Wow.
I have always wanted to play USC and see your offense in person...because the stats are nasty.

I got home late last night. and am playing catch up this AM on paperwork.

I will look at the XBOX this afternoon and see if its salvageable

(For those wondering - its old. The power supply in it failed ..oh 3 years ago. Being a cheap ass and a Electrical Engineer and having a few control transformers laying around, I disassembled the case and made my own power supply...lol. Its worked FLAWLESSLY. Now it wont. I may have others or can fix this one. We already have a X1 and PS4 that never get played...I cant justify a new 360 o literally never fire up except for these dynasties. ..then with the pyramid dieing...it even tougher.

[Eaglesfan27]

Sounds like a plan! I hope we get to play.

[Kodos]

Hoosier QB David Novak snuck past USC's Rob Bell at the last moment to claim the 2022 Heisman trophy.

[Eaglesfan27]

How crazy would it be if Rob Bell decides to come back for 1 more shot at a Heisman and a National Championship next year?

[Kodos]

He's gone baby! (Please!)

[CU Tiger]

I miss Pierre Whaley

He was a threat to take it to the house everytime he touched the ball.

[Kodos]

I felt the same way about Gray. He was such a difference maker. If he got into the secondary, he was usually gone.

[Julio Riddols]

So a QB running for 65,528 yards in one conference championship game doesn't win the heisman? Fuck.

[Kodos]

How about 8 a.m. tomorrow, Julio?

[Julio Riddols]

I think I can handle that, I'll be there.

[Julio Riddols]

Man, Kodos beat my ass. We were having startup issues so I used a generic playbook and chose a couple of terrible ones. Didn't know the 4-2-5 playbook didnt have any formations with 3 or more LBS on the field, and the Alabama playbook on offense wasn't nearly as pro style as I expected with only one formation with a FB. I was out of my element and played like shit to boot but kodos was on point all game and dominated. Those deep throws were backbreakers, man. I don't know how the hell you guys manage to throw those so consistently, I always get picked off when I try to go deep.

[Kodos]

GG, Julio. Feels great to finally hoist the trophy! Like Julio, I opted for generic playbooks after we had so many startup issues. Ended up taking OSU's offense and the 3-4 hybrid (which I didn't love). I think using a different playbook on offense might have helped me, because I had to choose plays that Julio wasn't familiar with. Our defense was on point most of the game, as we held their RB Pierre Johnson to 70 yards on 14 carries, and we sacked their QB Chris Frederick 4 times while forcing 3 interceptions.

On offense, the Heisman winner David Novak had a great game, going 12 of 15 for 237 yards and 2 TDs. UTSA clearly was focused on stopping our ground game, so we tried to make them pay when we passed. Aside from one pick-six thrown, Novak played mistake-free ball. He also punished UTSA with well-placed runs, as he ran 8 times for 70 yards and 1 TD. Senior WR Kevin Carter finished off his stellar season with 7 catches for 154 yards and 1 TD. Sophomore RB Danny Clark finally started breaking some tackles in the second half and finished with 105 yards and 2 TDs on 18 carries. He's been a bit of a disappointment this year, but in these last two games, he's helped keep the defenses off balance.

On defense, senior FS Terry Curtis went out on a career-best game, as he intercepted Frederick twice to help us build a lead. Final score was 35-21.


Man it is nice to finally come out on top. Great game, Julio. Glad we were finally able to beat you.

[Eaglesfan27]

Congrats Kodos!!

[Kodos]

Thanks!

[Eaglesfan27]

I'm still hopeful CU and I will be able to play out our game against each other.

[Kodos]

This shot was from the craziest play of the game. Chris Frederick's pass was deflected and floated back toward the offensive line, where my linebacker snatched the ball up just inches from the ground while Frederick looked on helplessly from 7 yards away.

[CU Tiger]

I pmd EF27.

The XBOX lives.
Now I just need a live account which I can pick up a card from Walmart today. (I refuse to give mircosofft a credit card # of mine)...lets see if we can get this game in

[Kodos]

You can buy a code on Amazon, if you'd like to save a trip.

Xbox Live 12 Month Gold Membership - Digital Code

That's what I always do. That way, when I no longer want to renew, there'll be no hassle.

[CU Tiger]

Thanks, I knew that but somehow forgot.
Just bought it through CDKEYS to get the $20 rebate.

Im renewed and looks like we are playing Wednesday.

[Kodos]

[Eaglesfan27]

USC's defense made some huge interceptions and Bell was nearly perfect all day long. With no turnovers being the key, USC beats FIU 52-21. Good game CU Tiger and good luck with offseason recruiting (as long as it isn't for a player we want.)

[Eaglesfan27]

Dola -

Not sure if Cartman plans on playing his bowl game against Wisconsin.. if not, we are all set to advance.

[CU Tiger]

Man that was a tough game.
Im just not talented enough to keep up with you.

One of the INTs was a bad decision by me, one was a bad pass by the back up QB after my starter got killed on a hand off to the RB.

The 3rd INT is what I hate about EA. That was a 99 SPD WR with a couple steps on the DB on a crossing/slant. The throw led the WR perfectly and the db SUPERMANed past the WR and his 99 SPD for the INT.

But alas it wouldnt have mattered. Just need to get better horses. I had to throw away half my playbook after the first drive because we just couldnt execute it.

[Kodos]

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

Dola -

Not sure if Cartman plans on playing his bowl game against Wisconsin.. if not, we are all set to advance.

I'm not sure either. I sent cartman a PM.

[Kodos]

[Kodos]

I've signed EF27 and JR to new 5-year extensions, but for some reason, it isn't giving me the option to sign an extension for CU. He currently is being offered Stanford and his contract at FAU has expired. CU, can you go in and turn Stanford down and sign an extension?

I was offered Spurrier's job at South Carolina. When I turned it down, they stole my DC Larry Fedora. Bastards!

[Eaglesfan27]

Yes for 5 more years! Show me the money!

[Kodos]

Heh. UTSA's new DC is....... Greg Stelmack.

IU lost both coordinators. Will have to check out the new guys.

USC's DC Mike Jennings is now HC at Washington. He is replaced by Preston Bryant.

[Eaglesfan27]

Oh boy! UTSA is going to be even tougher now! I hope Preston is up to the job. I'll have to see what he brings to the table.

[Kodos]

Originally Posted by Kodos

1. If a player wants to transfer out, let them.
2. If a player is projected to go in rounds 1-3 of the draft, let them go. If they are projected to go in round 4-7, you can try to persuade them to return.
3. You can't persuade a player to return if their rating is 90 or above (rule amended as of 11-21-2015).
4. Kicker and Punters are exempt from these rules.

Indiana - Freshman WR Thomas Battle (79 OVR) is transferring to KU due to his OC leaving. Traitor!

Florida Atlantic -Junior MLB "Mean" Joe Green (92 OVR) and junior SS Ian Harrell (91 OVR) are leaving for the draft.

Texas has 5 juniors who are leaving for the draft: RT Lionel Barber (92 OVR); C Stephen Dean (96 OVR); RE Robert Singletary (91 OVR); LE Kevin Broussard (90 OVR); DT Alonzo Royal (93 OVR). Cartman can try to talk junior LOLB Marvin McNeal (89 OVR) into staying. Freshman LOLB Bobby Rich (81 OVR) is transferring to Baylor (PT); Freshman TE Alex Manning (71 OVR) is transferring to Arkansas for PT
.
USC - Junior HB Marcus Daniels (93 OVR) and junior SS Jeff Rodgers (90) are leaving for the draft.

UTSA - Junior WR Joe Palmer (92 OVR) is leaving for the draft. Freshman WR Sean Porter (74 OVR) is transferring to ODU due to riding the bench.

[Kodos]

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

Oh boy! UTSA is going to be even tougher now! I hope Preston is up to the job. I'll have to see what he brings to the table.

My new guys are an 8 and a 12.

[Julio Riddols]

Lollar Hacker Albin Lucas Palmer Porter Green Grey Stamer. That was my lineup when I played Bases Loaded 2 on the NES. I used New York. Palmer and Porter just became names I don't remember so fondly.

[Eaglesfan27]

Wow. Bell is back!!!

[Julio Riddols]

Ready to advance for UTSA.

[Eaglesfan27]

I decided to look at all of my talent leaving. This is the smallest graduating class I've had in a long time:

Starting JR SS Jeff Rodgers rated 90 overall and projected to go in the 5th round.

Backup HB JR RS Marcus Daniels rated 93 overall and projected to go in the 7th round.

Starting RS SR Matt Pratt rated 99 and projected to go in the 1st round.

SR WR Brandon Rust who is projected to go in the 2nd round.

Star RS SR MLB Adam Dahl rated 92 overall and projected to go in the 4th round.

RS SR Jon Mitchell rated 81 overall and not drafted.

Starting C Albert Scott who is rated 99 overall and projected not to be drafted (due to only being 5'11 I think)

FB Ian Harrison who is rated 89 overall and not drafted.

P Jared Barbour who is rated 90 overall.


So much talent returning has me very excited for the season to get underway