RFL II, 2011: Bowls Week - Deadline Friday (3/11) at 11 p.m. EST

[Kodos]

Alright, we're almost back to the games! Now is the time to set up your recruiting boards, redshirt players as needed, set up your depth charts, and request schedule changes for your team. RFL has a no FCS opponent policy, so if one is on your schedule, you'll need to replace them. Also, a team can have no more than 7 home games.

I've set the deadline for Friday. Not sure if that works for everyone, especially Foz. Please let me know if it doesn't work. Ideally, I'd like for the regular season to start by Saturday, but if that isn't doable, it isn't doable.

[cartman]

I'm heading to China next Wednesday for two weeks. So, if possible, if I have any games against human opponents in the first 3 or 4 games, I'd like to move them around. I'd also like to get the weaker teams moved into the spots where the game is likely to be simmed. I'll log in later today and take a look and see what needs to be moved around.

[Kodos]

Texas's default schedule out of conference is:

Week 1 Rice
Week 2 BYU
Week 3 UCF
Week 4 open

Week 12 at Kansas State
Week 14 is open

If you want, you could move one of your earlier games to be a bye and have a game in Week 14.

[cmp]

Week 1 - FCS West - Replace with Boise State, TCU, - If these are not available replace with any ranked team, or BCS conference team.

Week 3 - Eastern Michigan - Replace with Boise State, TCU - If these are not available replace with any ranked team, or BCS conference team.

Week 14 - Toledo - Replace with Boise State, TCU - If these are not available, or already played in Week 1 and 3 replace with any ranked team, or BCS conference team.

I don't want Boise or TCU going undefeated.

[Kodos]

Originally Posted by cmp

Week 1 - FCS West - Replace with Boise State, TCU, - If these are not available replace with any ranked team, or BCS conference team.

Week 3 - Eastern Michigan - Replace with Boise State, TCU - If these are not available replace with any ranked team, or BCS conference team.

Week 14 - Toledo - Replace with Boise State, TCU - If these are not available, or already played in Week 1 and 3 replace with any ranked team, or BCS conference team.

I don't want Boise or TCU going undefeated.

Week 1 at TCU
Week 2 Alabama (from generated schedule)
Week 3 Boise State
Week 14 Miami

[cartman]

Originally Posted by Kodos

Texas's default schedule out of conference is:

Week 1 Rice
Week 2 BYU
Week 3 UCF
Week 4 open

Week 12 at Kansas State
Week 14 is open

If you want, you could move one of your earlier games to be a bye and have a game in Week 14.

I guess it will depend on the schedule. Ideally everyone would get a game in this weekend, and the new week would start on Monday/Tuesday morning at the latest. Then I could get two games in, and move my Week 14 open to Week 3, and likely only miss game 5. I hope the great firewall of China doesn't block the Dynasty website.

[Eaglesfan27]

I'll be interviewing and out of town Sunday morning until Tuesday afternoon.

[SirFozzie]

Could you post my OOC schedule, and I'll get you what you need after that? (wait, you can't set up my schedule, can you?)

[Mike1409]

Kodos, you want to schedule something between us?

[cmp]

Originally Posted by Kodos

Week 1 at TCU
Week 2 Alabama (from generated schedule)
Week 3 Boise State
Week 14 Miami

Looks good.

[Kodos]

Originally Posted by SirFozzie

Could you post my OOC schedule, and I'll get you what you need after that? (wait, you can't set up my schedule, can you?)

Yes, I can. You can also check out your schedule on the EA site (linked in my sig).

OSU's OOC schedule:
Week 1 Akron
Week 2 Miami
Week 3 Western Kentucky
Week 4 Bye
Week 7 Bye
Week 14 Temple

[Kodos]

Originally Posted by Mike1409

Kodos, you want to schedule something between us?

Yeah, we can figure something out there.

[Kodos]

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

I'll be interviewing and out of town Sunday morning until Tuesday afternoon.

Good luck!

Incidentally, I just got a call today from Yale from my interview there. While the person who called couldn't offer me the job, she said to expect a call from HR this week.

[SirFozzie]

Switch Western Kentucky to week seven if possible, no other changes I think,

[Eaglesfan27]

Originally Posted by Kodos

Good luck!

Incidentally, I just got a call today from Yale from my interview there. While the person who called couldn't offer me the job, she said to expect a call from HR this week.

Thanks and congrats!

[Eaglesfan27]

USC is all set.

[Balldog]

Can we change our Week 1 game against FCS West to vs. Indiana? And our Week 3 game against Air Force to @ Northwestern?

Alternatives would be Pittsburgh, Colorado, California and Washington.

[Kodos]

Originally Posted by SirFozzie

Switch Western Kentucky to week seven if possible, no other changes I think,

I removed WKU from Week 3 and added Central Michigan in Week 7. WKU wasn't available. Does that work?

[Kodos]

Originally Posted by Balldog

Can we change our Week 1 game against FCS West to vs. Indiana? And our Week 3 game against Air Force to @ Northwestern?

Alternatives would be Pittsburgh, Colorado, California and Washington.

Week 1 vs Indiana
Week 3 at Northwestern

Done!

[Kodos]

Originally Posted by Mike1409

Kodos, you want to schedule something between us?

What about in Week 4?

[Grammaticus]

For Wisconsin,

Go ahead and replace FCS and Oregon State with any of the following:

Miami
Virginia Tech
WVU
Pitt
Utah

[cartman]

Originally Posted by Kodos

Texas's default schedule out of conference is:

Week 1 Rice
Week 2 BYU
Week 3 UCF
Week 4 open

Week 12 at Kansas State
Week 14 is open

If you want, you could move one of your earlier games to be a bye and have a game in Week 14.

I'll keep Rice in Week 1, as I'll be able to play that game. Then have a bye in weeks 2 and 3. If BYU or UCF is available Week 4, I'll take either or, same for Week 14. I really hope I'm back by Week 5, since I believe that is the Red River Shootout.

If neither BYU nor UCF is available for either of those games, let me know what my options are.

[Kodos]

Originally Posted by Grammaticus

For Wisconsin,

Go ahead and replace FCS and Oregon State with any of the following:

Miami
Virginia Tech
WVU
Pitt
Utah

Week 1 Miami
Week 2 at Pitt
Week 3 Northern Illinois
Week 4 Virginia Tech

[Kodos]

Originally Posted by cartman

I'll keep Rice in Week 1, as I'll be able to play that game. Then have a bye in weeks 2 and 3. If BYU or UCF is available Week 4, I'll take either or, same for Week 14. I really hope I'm back by Week 5, since I believe that is the Red River Shootout.

If neither BYU nor UCF is available for either of those games, let me know what my options are.

Week 14 vs BYU

UCF is not available in Week 4 or 14. How about North Texas, USF, or Vanderbilt in Week 4?

[Kodos]

Originally Posted by Mike1409

Kodos, you want to schedule something between us?

I scheduled Florida at Michigan for Week 4.

[Kodos]

Okay. Looks like we're set once Grammaticus and Balldog are ready.

[Mike1409]

Originally Posted by Kodos

I scheduled Florida at Michigan for Week 4.

sounds good!

[Balldog]

we are all set

[Kodos]

Week 1 is here!

=============== #1 Ohio State Buckeyes (0-0) ===============
This week, the Buckeyes will host Akron (0-0).

=============== #2 Florida Gators (0-0) ===============
This week, the Gators are idle.

=============== #3 USC Trojans (0-0) ===============
This week, the Trojans will host Colorado State (0-0).

=============== #4 Penn State Nittany Lions (0-0) ===============
This week, the Nittany Lions travel to Fort Worth to face the #9 TCU Horned Frogs (0-0).

=============== #6 Wisconsin Badgers (0-0) ===============
This week, the Badgers will host #11 Miami (0-0).

=============== #7 Texas Longhorns (0-0) ===============
This week, the Longhorns will host Rice (0-0).

=============== #13 Michigan State Spartans (0-0) ===============
This week, the Spartans will host Indiana (0-0).

=============== Washington State Cougars (0-0) ===============
This week, the Cougars travel to Bowling Green to face the Bowling Green Falcons (0-0).

=============== Michigan Wolverines (0-0) ===============
This week, the Wolverines will host Eastern Michigan (0-0).

=============== Washington Huskies (0-0) ===============
This week, the Huskies are idle.


New Rules:

1. No formation subs in 5 WR sets.
2. If you lead by 28 in the 2nd half, you must sub out you starting QB, RB, and top 2 WRs.
3. User catches are not allowed on offense or defense. On defense, you can't switch to the closest defender until the reception has been made.

[cartman]

woot! Beat Rice, and in recruiting I got 5 insta-commits!

Had an awesome defensive play that is one of my video highlights. Rice was running an option play, and my defender snatched the pitch out of the air and ran it back untouched.

[Balldog]

Spartans beat the Hoosiers, 31-10. Hoosiers jumped out to a 10-0 lead but then we woke up and scored 31 unanswered. Cousins was outstanding, going 20 for 26 for 302 yards and 2 scores.

In recruiting we landed 4 instant commits, all 3-star recruits.

[Eaglesfan27]

USC beat Colorado State 49-13. But, we lost Marc Tyler for 8 weeks to a broken collarbone. Barkley was 21 of 32 for 296 yards and 4 TD's before being pulled early in the 3rd. True Freshman Terrance Mitchell threw a TD on his first pass of the game. Baxter with 101 yards on just 7 carries.

We landed a 5 star QB instant commit as our only one.

[Kodos]

We had no problems with Eastern Michigan, as we beat them 56-0. Their offense never really came close to scoring. Five different guys scored for us, including three guys with 2 scores each. We won't know if our defense is better this season until we face some stronger competition.

Got insta-commits from a 4-star QB and a 4-star DE. Better start than last season...

[Kodos]

I also reflexively did one user catch on defense that caused a tip and interception. 2 demerits for me. It was early in the game, and I was able to remember not to the rest of the game. Hard to ignore years of training...

[SirFozzie]

all set.

[Mike1409]

all set, and we are ready to advance.

[Kodos]

Welcome to Week 2! Sorry for not advancing us last night, but I'm sick with some kind of flu thing.

=============== #1 Ohio State Buckeyes (1-0) ===============
Last week, Ohio State won 31-7 against Akron (0-1).
This week, the Buckeyes travel to Miami to face the #15 Miami Hurricanes (0-1).
In recruiting news, the following Ohio State targets have announced their decisions:
- (*****) SS Casey Ramsey has committed to Florida
- (*****) FS Scott Givens has committed to Texas
- (*****) RT Mike Yates has committed to Alabama

=============== #2 Penn State Nittany Lions (1-0) ===============
Last week, Penn State won 35-24 against TCU (0-1).
This week, the Nittany Lions will host #8 Alabama (1-0).
In recruiting news, the following Penn State targets have announced their decisions:
- (*****) RT Mike Yates has committed to Alabama
- (*****) QB John Watts has committed to USC
- (*****) FS Scott Givens has committed to Texas

=============== #3 Florida Gators (0-0) ===============
Last week the Gators were idle.
This week, the Gators will host Northern Illinois (0-0).
In recruiting news, the following Florida targets have announced their decisions:
- (****) DT Joseph Lyles has committed to Florida
- (****) FS Andrew Palmer has committed to Florida
- (****) LE Brandon Parks has committed to Florida
- (*****) SS Casey Ramsey has committed to Florida
- (*****) LT Brad Baker has committed to Florida State

=============== #4 USC Trojans (1-0) ===============
Last week, USC won 49-13 against Colorado State (0-1).
This week, the Trojans will host Cal (0-0).
In recruiting news, the following USC targets have announced their decisions:
- (*****) HB Jack McNeal has committed to Texas
- (*****) QB John Watts has committed to USC

=============== #6 Wisconsin Badgers (1-0) ===============
Last week, Wisconsin won 34-15 against Miami (0-1).
This week, the Badgers travel to Pittsburgh to face the #23 Pittsburgh Panthers (0-0).
In recruiting news, the following Wisconsin targets have announced their decisions:
- (****) LOLB Damian Kelly has committed to Oregon
- (****) LG Blair Love has committed to Wisconsin
- (****) RT Lance Gray has committed to Iowa

=============== #7 Texas Longhorns (1-0) ===============
Last week, Texas won 45-19 against Rice (0-1).
This week, the Longhorns are idle.
In recruiting news, the following Texas targets have announced their decisions:
- (*****) SS Casey Ramsey has committed to Florida
- (****) DT Shawn Brock has committed to TCU
- (*****) HB Jack McNeal has committed to Texas
- (*****) FS Scott Givens has committed to Texas
- (****) DT Dan Perry has committed to Texas
- (****) DT Brad Brown has committed to Texas
- (****) LOLB Roman Williams has committed to Texas

=============== #10 Michigan State Spartans (1-0) ===============
Last week, Michigan State won 31-10 against Indiana (0-1).
This week, the Spartans will host Central Michigan (0-0).
In recruiting news, the following Michigan State targets have announced their decisions:
- (***) SS Charles Andrews has committed to Michigan State
- (***) MLB Titus Haumiller has committed to Michigan State
- (***) DT J.J. Griffin has committed to Michigan State
- (***) RG Xavier Yancey has committed to Michigan State

=============== Washington State Cougars (1-0) ===============
Last week, Washington State won 17-14 against Bowling Green (0-1).
This week, the Cougars will host Iowa (0-0).
In recruiting news, the following Washington State targets have announced their decisions:
- (***) LT Marques Vaughn has committed to San Diego State

=============== Michigan Wolverines (1-0) ===============
Last week, Michigan won 56-0 against Eastern Michigan (0-1).
This week, the Wolverines travel to Evanston to face the Northwestern Wildcats (0-0).
In recruiting news, the following Michigan targets have announced their decisions:
- (****) RE Tanner Lee has committed to Michigan
- (****) QB Jamal Davis has committed to Michigan
- (****) TE John Evans has committed to Purdue

=============== Washington Huskies (0-0) ===============
Last week the Huskies were idle.
This week, the Huskies will host Fresno State (1-0).
In recruiting news, the following Washington targets have announced their decisions:
- (**) K Josh Marshall has committed to Arizona
- (***) CB Kenneth Dixon has committed to Washington
- (****) WR Ryan Miller has committed to UCLA

[cmp]

I'll get my game in this afternoon.

We beat #9 TCU in week 1, 35-24. Kevin Newsome was solid at QB, much better than last year. He went 13-19 for 222 yards and a 1 touchdown. We spread the ball around well as 5 players caught those 13 passes, TE Andrew Szczerba led the way with 5 catches for 91 yards. Stephfon Green was terrific running the ball, 26 carries for 231 yards and 3 touchdowns.

This week we play #8 Alabama. I'm hoping our tough schedule will help us out in the BCS at the end of the year.

[Eaglesfan27]

USC took Cal to the woodshed, 56-14. Barkley with a huge game before getting pulled late in the 3rd with a 42-14 lead. Our freshman QB had a few nice plays in the 4th. Our receiving corp is so very talented with Woods, Prater, and Butler all going over 100 yards receiving this week. We also got a few more instant commits this week.

[Balldog]

Spartans beat up on Central Michigan 34-6. Cousins was extremely efficient going 11 of 12 for 2 touchdowns before being pulled midway through the 2nd quarter after we jumped out to a 24-0 lead. Boisture was 8 of 10 after taking Cousins place and we had 11 different players catch passes and 6 different players getting carries. Martin added a TD rushing and a TD receiving.

Our offense is clicking but our defense still has a lot of room for improvement.

[cmp]

A solid 34-21 win over #8 Alabama. A big 21 point second quarter is what put us over the top.

[SirFozzie]

Came back from 24-0 down to win 34-31 on a Pryor 2 yard scramble with 0:16 to play.

[Kodos]

Michigan handled Northwestern fairly easily, even though our passing game was really off today. Final score: 41-14.

[Mike1409]

Shutout N Illinois 45-0. We are ready to advance.

[Grammaticus]

Wisconsin struggled a little bit with #23 ranked Pitt. They broke a 93 yard run to score a TD. Then scooped a fumble and ran it back for a TD. Then we started scoring, but had a few drives stall. Later Pitt had another long run for a TD with a lot of broken tackeles. The Badgers were able to maintain control into the 4th quarter and ultimately go up by a score and then run the clock out for a 28 - 21 win.

[Bigsmooth]

Took a last second FG to beat Fresno St at home. Our team speed is even worse then last year which is hard to imagine. Gonna be tough/impossible to hang with USC, etc.

Also, should the CPU kickers be making 58 yd FG's with ease? Didn't check the guys ratings but damn.

[Kodos]

Welcome to Week 3!

=============== #1 Penn State Nittany Lions (2-0) ===============
Last week, Penn State won 34-21 against Alabama (1-1).
This week, the Nittany Lions will host #5 Boise State (1-0).

=============== #2 Ohio State Buckeyes (2-0) ===============
Last week, Ohio State won 34-31 against Miami (0-2).
This week, the Buckeyes are idle.

=============== #3 Florida Gators (1-0) ===============
Last week, Florida won 45-0 against Northern Illinois (0-1).
This week, the Gators travel to El Paso to face the UTEP Miners (1-0).
In recruiting news, the following Florida targets have announced their decisions:
- (***) P Clint Smith has committed to USC

=============== #4 USC Trojans (2-0) ===============
Last week, USC won 56-14 against Cal (0-1).
This week, the Trojans travel to Honolulu to face the Hawai'i Warriors (1-0).
In recruiting news, the following USC targets have announced their decisions:
- (***) P Clint Smith has committed to USC
- (****) FS Troy Workman has committed to USC

=============== #6 Wisconsin Badgers (2-0) ===============
Last week, Wisconsin won 28-21 against Pittsburgh (0-1).
This week, the Badgers will host Northern Illinois (0-1).

=============== #7 Texas Longhorns (1-0) ===============
Last week the Longhorns were idle.
This week, the Longhorns are idle.

=============== #9 Michigan State Spartans (2-0) ===============
Last week, Michigan State won 34-6 against Central Michigan (0-1).
This week, the Spartans travel to Evanston to face the Northwestern Wildcats (0-1).

=============== Michigan Wolverines (2-0) ===============
Last week, Michigan won 41-14 against Northwestern (0-1).
This week, the Wolverines will host Syracuse (1-0).

=============== Washington Huskies (1-0) ===============
Last week, Washington won 24-22 against Fresno State (1-1).
This week, the Huskies will host Utah (2-0).

=============== Washington State Cougars (1-1) ===============
Last week, Washington State lost 34-28 against Iowa (1-0).
This week, the Cougars will host Connecticut (1-0).
In recruiting news, the following Washington State targets have announced their decisions:
- (***) P Clint Smith has committed to USC
- (****) FS Troy Workman has committed to USC

[Balldog]

The Spartans tried to beat themselves but were able to sneak out of Evanston with a 24-21 win on a FG with 1 second to play (video uploaded). Cousins had another great game, this time going 27 of 32 for 397 yards but he also had a fumble and an interception (both in the redzone). He also had a 60 yard TD called back due to a penalty. I'm really starting to get concerned about our running game, its been very poor.

We were able to get an instant commit from a 4-star MLB, Grant Meyers, from in-state.

[cmp]

#1 Penn State takes care of #5 Boise State 52-17. We've now beaten the #8, #9 and #5 teams.

[Kodos]

We got our second shutout of the season against the Orangemen. They had a knack for turning it over. It's amazing how much more ballhawking my secondary has become since I stopped trying to switch over while the ball is in the air. Last season, we rarely ever forced turnovers. This season, we're getting 'em left and right.