EA just now announces release of FOF

cosmodave · 01-26-2001, 08:12 AM

For those of you who didn't think EA did enough to market this game, I submit to you this, posted at sports-gaming.com on Jan. 19. I know some of you already saw it, but I just thought the timing was ridiculous, considering how long we've had this game. Here's the "news."

"Electronic Arts recently announced the release of Front Office Football 2001, a football management simulation game for hard-core pigskin fans. Front Office Football 2001 includes the NFL(TM) and NFL Players Inc licenses allowing players to act as General Managers (GM) of a real-life professional football franchise. Game is available on http://www.easports.com.

MrIllini · 03-14-2002, 01:07 PM

How come no one told me this game was released?!?!

3ric · 03-14-2002, 02:18 PM

Wow. Them marketing geniuses over at EA really outdid themselves this time.

03-14-2002, 02:34 PM

So, MrIllini, it seems that you're really into
recycling!

[ 03-14-2002: Message edited by: Kodos ]

andy m · 01-24-2003, 08:31 AM

EA has released a new version? weird timing!

Airhog · 05-09-2005, 10:23 PM

bump. Yes I know, im terrible

JeeberD · 05-09-2005, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3ric

Wow. Them marketing geniuses over at EA really outdid themselves this time.

And my fellow Swede 3ric was on the ball...

MikeVic · 05-09-2005, 11:56 PM

EVIL@!!!!!!

duckman · 05-10-2005, 12:28 AM

I say we hang Airhog by his testicles.

st.cronin · 05-10-2005, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duckman

I say we hang Airhog by his testicles.

And flog him with an organic carrot ...

ice4277 · 05-10-2005, 04:49 AM

I wonder if, 4 1/2 years later, CosmoDave even remembers this board exists.

Francis_Cole · 05-10-2005, 07:29 AM

It's like being in a time-warp here.

Solecismic · 05-10-2005, 08:01 AM

The Anachronism strike again.

I'm looking forward to seeing my product shifted to a download-only medium, then abandoned when some middle management squirt at a billion-dollar company loses his taste for the minutiae of a cola war.

Just to clarify, so I don't sound like a raving idiot...

It'll work out fine in the end. EA doesn't make wild promises, their checks don't bounce and the producers I'll work directly with are good people. The only negative is that a small product just doesn't capture their long-term attention.

Flasch186 · 05-10-2005, 08:05 AM

Oh Jim,

Puhlease have some faith. I mean EA can do no wrong and I'll bet they'll be a pleasure to work with. Tell us how it goes, when you get there.

Sidhe · 05-10-2005, 08:06 AM

Well maybe this thread can be an alternate reality. Like:

c2/2001: "Hey, I just read that EASports recognized Jim's genius and have brought him in to lead their all new text sim division! And they're paying him BILLIONS! I heard his golden parachute includes an island in the Pacific and a lifelong supply of candy bars.."

JeeberD · 05-10-2005, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ice4277

I wonder if, 4 1/2 years later, CosmoDave even remembers this board exists.

Damn, we could always use more DFW FOFCers...

Flasch186 · 05-10-2005, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sidhe

Well maybe this thread can be an alternate reality. Like:

c2/2001: "Hey, I just read that EASports recognized Jim's genius and have brought him in to lead their all new text sim division! And they're paying him BILLIONS! I heard his golden parachute includes an island in the Pacific and a lifelong supply of candy bars.."

"..and he plans to send a million dollars to each of his FOFC faithful!!"

BrianD · 05-10-2005, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flasch186

"..and he plans to send a million dollars to each of his FOFC faithful!!"

Have I mentioned lately how much I love FOF and everybody at FOFC?

Senator · 05-10-2005, 09:52 AM

cosmodave, we hardly knew ye.

JeeberD · 05-10-2005, 10:03 AM

From the other thread that cosmodave posted in...*

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyDog

5. The bottom line, truest test of whether you're in a "Southern" place or a "northern" place is in the tea. If sweet tea is on the menu in the locally-owned-and-operated restaurants, you're in the South. Otherwise, you're in Yankee-land. Sorry, all you Texans.

So are you trying to say that we don't have sweet tea in Texas? What makes you think that? I know that I've had sweet tea in numerous dive restaurants in this state...

*Other thread was un-bumpable

Ksyrup · 05-10-2005, 10:07 AM

There's an imaginary line that runs across Florida, just about where Ocala is (just north of Orlando), that marks the border between Unsweet Florida and Sweet Florida. North of that border, you get sweet tea without asking. South of it, you're on your own with sugar packets.

Flasch186 · 05-10-2005, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ksyrup

There's an imaginary line that runs across Florida, just about where Ocala is (just north of Orlando), that marks the border between Unsweet Florida and Sweet Florida. North of that border, you get sweet tea without asking. South of it, you're on your own with sugar packets.

not this cut and dry but i see your point.

Ksyrup · 05-10-2005, 10:26 AM

Aside from national chains, it's pretty much exactly like that.

Flasch186 · 05-10-2005, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Aside from national chains, it's pretty much exactly like that.

nice clarification, thats true...cuz at hooters they pretty much have Sweet Tea in every city no matter where.

Ksyrup · 05-10-2005, 11:01 AM

Same with BBQ places.

judicial clerk · 05-10-2005, 11:10 AM

CosmoDave really likes to pick his spots, and he isn't afraid to wait for the right time to post instead of just posting willy-nilly.

rkmsuf · 05-10-2005, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by judicial clerk

CosmoDave really likes to pick his spots, and he isn't afraid to wait for the right time to post instead of just posting willy-nilly.

He' playing too tight. He needs to loosen up his posting a bit more and take down some pots.

He's the Mike Sexton of posting.

Kodos · 05-10-2005, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kodos-n-Kang

So, MrIllini, it seems that you're really into
recycling!

[ 03-14-2002: Message edited by: Kodos ]

What's up with this post?

Desnudo · 05-10-2005, 02:34 PM

I remember when cosmodave drank a bottle of tequila and ended up in a Tijuana jail cell with ten angry Mexicans.

JeeberD · 05-10-2005, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kodos

What's up with this post?

My guess is that you were pointing out a repost...

ice4277 · 05-10-2005, 04:32 PM

Sweet tea is yucky.

Greyroofoo · 05-10-2005, 09:44 PM

Its always great to see EA never abandoning a product

JeeberD · 05-11-2005, 07:42 AM

SD is dodging my question...

Flasch186 · 05-11-2005, 08:45 AM

is this going to be for XBOX?!

Kodos · 05-11-2005, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeeberD

My guess is that you were pointing out a repost...

No. Look at the screen name.

JeeberD · 05-11-2005, 05:25 PM

I thought you explained the name a while back. Something about back in the day you could have two names or something...

03-14-2002, 01:07 PM	#2
MrIllini High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where you live	How come no one told me this game was released?!?! __________________ if i said you had a beautiful body, would you hold it against me?

03-14-2002, 02:18 PM	#3
3ric College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Sweden	Wow. Them marketing geniuses over at EA really outdid themselves this time. __________________ San Diego Chargers (HFL) - Lappland Reindeers (WOOF) - Gothenburg Giants (IHOF) Indiana: A TCY VC - year 2044 - the longest running dynasty ever on FOFC!

01-24-2003, 08:31 AM	#5
andy m High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: norwich, UK	EA has released a new version? weird timing! __________________ mostly harmless FOFL 2009 champs - Norwich Quagmire

05-09-2005, 10:23 PM	#6
Airhog Captain Obvious Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Norman, Oklahoma	bump. Yes I know, im terrible __________________ Thread Killer extraordinaire Yay! its football season once again!

05-10-2005, 07:29 AM	#12
Francis_Cole SI Games Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: London, England	It's like being in a time-warp here. __________________ "We are not the Chad Pennington Jets" - Chad Pennington

03-14-2002, 02:34 PM	#4
Kodos-n-Kang	So, MrIllini, it seems that you're really into recycling! [ 03-14-2002: Message edited by: Kodos ]

05-09-2005, 11:56 PM	#8
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	EVIL@!!!!!!

05-10-2005, 04:49 AM	#11
ice4277 Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkley, MI: The Hotbed of FOFC!	I wonder if, 4 1/2 years later, CosmoDave even remembers this board exists.

05-10-2005, 08:01 AM	#13
Solecismic Solecismic Software Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Canton, OH	The Anachronism strike again. I'm looking forward to seeing my product shifted to a download-only medium, then abandoned when some middle management squirt at a billion-dollar company loses his taste for the minutiae of a cola war. Just to clarify, so I don't sound like a raving idiot... It'll work out fine in the end. EA doesn't make wild promises, their checks don't bounce and the producers I'll work directly with are good people. The only negative is that a small product just doesn't capture their long-term attention. Last edited by Solecismic : 05-10-2005 at 08:09 AM.

05-10-2005, 08:05 AM	#14
Flasch186 Coordinator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL	Oh Jim, Puhlease have some faith. I mean EA can do no wrong and I'll bet they'll be a pleasure to work with. Tell us how it goes, when you get there. __________________ Jacksonville-florida-homes-for-sale Putting a New Spin on Real Estate! ----------------------------------------------------------- Commissioner of the USFL USFL

05-10-2005, 08:06 AM	#15
Sidhe H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NOVA USA	Well maybe this thread can be an alternate reality. Like: c2/2001: "Hey, I just read that EASports recognized Jim's genius and have brought him in to lead their all new text sim division! And they're paying him BILLIONS! I heard his golden parachute includes an island in the Pacific and a lifelong supply of candy bars.."

05-10-2005, 09:52 AM	#19
Senator FOFC's Elected Representative Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The stars at night; are big and bright	cosmodave, we hardly knew ye. __________________ "i have seen chris simms play 4-5 times in the pros and he's very clearly got it. he won't make a pro bowl this year, but it'll come. if you don't like me saying that, so be it, but its true. we'll just have to wait until then" imettrentgreen "looking at only ten games, and oddly using a median only, leaves me unmoved generally" - Quiksand

05-10-2005, 10:07 AM	#21
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	There's an imaginary line that runs across Florida, just about where Ocala is (just north of Orlando), that marks the border between Unsweet Florida and Sweet Florida. North of that border, you get sweet tea without asking. South of it, you're on your own with sugar packets. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

05-10-2005, 10:26 AM	#23
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Aside from national chains, it's pretty much exactly like that. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

05-10-2005, 11:01 AM	#25
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Same with BBQ places. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

05-10-2005, 11:10 AM	#26
judicial clerk College Benchwarmer Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Portland, OR	CosmoDave really likes to pick his spots, and he isn't afraid to wait for the right time to post instead of just posting willy-nilly.

05-10-2005, 02:34 PM	#29
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	I remember when cosmodave drank a bottle of tequila and ended up in a Tijuana jail cell with ten angry Mexicans.

05-10-2005, 04:32 PM	#31
ice4277 Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkley, MI: The Hotbed of FOFC!	Sweet tea is yucky.

05-10-2005, 09:44 PM	#32
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	Its always great to see EA never abandoning a product

05-11-2005, 07:42 AM	#33
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	SD is dodging my question... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

05-11-2005, 08:45 AM	#34
Flasch186 Coordinator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL	is this going to be for XBOX?! __________________ Jacksonville-florida-homes-for-sale Putting a New Spin on Real Estate! ----------------------------------------------------------- Commissioner of the USFL USFL

05-11-2005, 05:25 PM	#36
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	I thought you explained the name a while back. Something about back in the day you could have two names or something... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

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