The Ladder 2015 Season Thread

[Kodos]

Originally Posted by gstelmack

Man, we led on Pierre Jones for so long, but Indiana kept creeping up and finally stole the home-state recruit.

Felt nice to finally win one of these head-to-head recruiting battles.

[MacroGuru]

Have to recover from my two losses and beat Ball State. That sucks I lost the H-t-H against USC for that CB, but I knew it was going his way when he shot past me in a week...

[Kodos]

Our race for that QB is heating up.

[MacroGuru]

Originally Posted by Kodos

Our race for that QB is heating up.

LOL...Oh yes, I think he might be visiting this week....

Oh...look at that, I just realized he is a soft commitment now...I just need to work on him to stay with us..

[chesapeake]

Originally Posted by Julio Riddols

The Dukies, eh.. - I'm available any night after Thursday, pretty much any time from 3 pm to 10 pm. Let me know when you wanna do battle and we'll make a date of it. I'll bring the whine.

No chance at all of playing tomorrow (Thursday) evening? I've got family commitments for the weekend.

[Eaglesfan27]

Originally Posted by MacroGuru

Have to recover from my two losses and beat Ball State. That sucks I lost the H-t-H against USC for that CB, but I knew it was going his way when he shot past me in a week...

Yeah, we had some pitches he really liked.

I might need until Monday to get my game in as I'm in the middle of my 7 on, 7 off and the first 3 days on have been VERY busy and I've been stuck late each night.

[Kodos]

No problem. Will adjust the deadline.

[cartman]

I'm gonna need until Tuesday. There is no way I'm going to let the computer sim against Missouri.

[chesapeake]

Originally Posted by Julio Riddols

The Dukies, eh.. - I'm available any night after Thursday, pretty much any time from 3 pm to 10 pm. Let me know when you wanna do battle and we'll make a date of it. I'll bring the whine.

Since we now have a couple of extra days, how about Monday or Tuesday at either 3 PM (sharp) or 9 PM?

[Kodos]

Originally Posted by cartman

I'm gonna need until Tuesday. There is no way I'm going to let the computer sim against Missouri.

Absolutely. Will adjust the deadline accordingly.

As a rule, I will always wait if someone asks. If someone just goes MIA, or has a history of disappearing, I'm less likely to wait.

[Julio Riddols]

Originally Posted by chesapeake

Since we now have a couple of extra days, how about Monday or Tuesday at either 3 PM (sharp) or 9 PM?

I can do either, I'm usually always online, just send me a message when you wanna play - formanopinion is my name in case we aren't yet friends on there.

[Julio Riddols]

Aside from that, I'll make particularly sure to be on during those specific times.

[Eaglesfan27]

Originally Posted by cartman

I'm gonna need until Tuesday. There is no way I'm going to let the computer sim against Missouri.

[CU Tiger]

A totally different team showed up as fau got their first win of the season against #15 navy 34-21... But it wasn't that close.

As navy scored scored two tds in the 4th quarter and recovered 3 onside kicks against my hands team no less.

[Kodos]

Nice win!

[gstelmack]

41-17 over Auburn with lots of recruits in the house. The difference in this game was their inability to cover Ronnie Wright: 9 catches, 264 yards, 2 TDs.

[MacroGuru]

Shoot, forgot to play tonight...I will get in my game tomorrow night..

[Eaglesfan27]

Oregon was playing us very tough for 3 quarters and we had a very tough time stopping their star HB, but turnovers kept us in it and we were up 28-21 at the end of 3. We took complete control in the 4th quarter and with a pick 6 to end the game, we put up 21 points in the 4th and got a 49-24 win.

Our RS Freshman QB had his best game of his career with the most time he has gotten since our loss. He threw for over 400 yards and 4 TD's while rushing for another 30 or 40 (although he lost much of that on sacks.)

[Julio Riddols]

Gah, blasted by the Dukies. The final score was a microcosm of our season so far, losing 24-7 - But the growing pains are expected. Lots of big freshman mistakes this week didn't help matters, but we were pretty significantly overpowered by some serious offensive efficiency by the Blue Devils.

My place next year, chesapeake?

[chesapeake]

I had a serious case of fumbleitis, but it didn't prove to be fatal. I need to figure out which button makes the QB slide. I checked the game manual after we played and it doesn't say. Dumb manual.

I would be happy to pay you a return visit next season. I have been promising Texas recruits a game in their home state figuring I owed you one.

[Eaglesfan27]

Originally Posted by chesapeake

I had a serious case of fumbleitis, but it didn't prove to be fatal. I need to figure out which button makes the QB slide. I checked the game manual after we played and it doesn't say. Dumb manual.

I would be happy to pay you a return visit next season. I have been promising Texas recruits a game in their home state figuring I owed you one.

Lightly tap X to slide.

[MacroGuru]

Ugh, rain game, 3 fumbles that turned into 2 TDs and a FG for Ball State. They had us dead in the water when DB Bonner intercepted the pitch on an option play to the house.

With the game tied we gave up big yards...they won 37-30...suck....

[Julio Riddols]

Originally Posted by chesapeake

I would be happy to pay you a return visit next season. I have been promising Texas recruits a game in their home state figuring I owed you one.

Works for me. Hopefully I'll have the pieces to put up a bit of a fight by then.

[gstelmack]

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

Lightly tap X to slide.

The definition of "lightly tap" is never fully explained, but be aware that it appears to be closer to "lightly tap when no defender is anywhere close", otherwise it seems to already have the tackle animation queued up. I'm about 50% on actually sliding when I want to.

[Eaglesfan27]

Originally Posted by gstelmack

The definition of "lightly tap" is never fully explained, but be aware that it appears to be closer to "lightly tap when no defender is anywhere close", otherwise it seems to already have the tackle animation queued up. I'm about 50% on actually sliding when I want to.

Good point. I am about 75% for the same reason. Sometimes I try to get that extra yard or two and can't get the slide off in time.

[cartman]

I hate to delay everyone, but I'll need one more day to get my game in. Trip got extended until tomorrow afternoon.

[Kodos]

That's okay. It's for a good cause - beating Mizzou.

[Eaglesfan27]

Originally Posted by Kodos

That's okay. It's for a good cause - beating Mizzou.

[MacroGuru]

Originally Posted by Kodos

That's okay. It's for a good cause - beating Mizzou.

+1

[chesapeake]

Originally Posted by gstelmack

The definition of "lightly tap" is never fully explained, but be aware that it appears to be closer to "lightly tap when no defender is anywhere close", otherwise it seems to already have the tackle animation queued up. I'm about 50% on actually sliding when I want to.

Thanks to you and EF27. I'll see if I can get the hang of it.

[CU Tiger]

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

+1

[cartman]

Woot! Back home after a week and a half. I'll get the game done sometime later tonight, so you should be able to advance in the morning.

[Kodos]

Good luck. Lay a thumpin' on Mizzou!

[Eaglesfan27]

Originally Posted by Kodos

Good luck. Lay a thumpin' on Mizzou!

[cartman]

Mission accomplished! Eeked out a 70-30 win. Maybe set a record with -205 sportsmanship points.

[Eaglesfan27]

Originally Posted by cartman

Mission accomplished! Eeked out a 70-30 win. Maybe set a record with -205 sportsmanship points.

Lol!

[Kodos]

Originally Posted by cartman

Mission accomplished! Eeked out a 70-30 win. Maybe set a record with -205 sportsmanship points.

Awesomeness! Two touchdowns in the last minute. LOL

[Kodos]

[Kodos]

Welcome to Week 10!




=============== #1 Maryland Terrapins (7-0) ===============
Last week, Maryland won 35-0 against Kentucky (3-5).
This week, the Terrapins travel to Nashville to face the Vanderbilt Commodores (2-6).


=============== #3 USC Trojans (7-1) ===============
Last week, USC won 49-24 against Oregon (5-2).
This week, the Trojans will host #12 Utah (4-3).
In recruiting news, the following USC targets have announced their decisions:
- (****) QB Timi Herron has committed to USC
- (****) DT Joshua Green has committed to USC
- (*****) QB Calvin Sullivan has committed to USC
- (****) HB Tyler Mueller has committed to USC
- (****) QB Steven Williams has committed to USC
- (****) CB Alex Goddard has committed to USC
- (****) CB Jovon Murphy has committed to USC


=============== #15 Rice Owls (7-0) ===============
Last week, Rice won 70-30 against Missouri (3-3).
This week, the Owls will host #24 Kansas State (4-3).
In recruiting news, the following Rice targets have announced their decisions:
- (****) QB Timi Herron has committed to USC
- (*****) HB Ted Wallace has committed to Kansas State
- (***) CB Alex Hackett has committed to Rice
- (***) C Carlos Wesley has committed to Houston
- (****) LE Luke Kelly has committed to Rice
- (***) C Mike Mack has committed to Rice
- (***) MLB Chris McDonald has committed to Rice


=============== Duke Blue Devils (6-1) ===============
Last week, Duke won 24-7 against UTSA (2-5).
This week, the Blue Devils travel to Miami to face the Miami Hurricanes (6-3).
In recruiting news, the following Duke targets have announced their decisions:
- (****) MLB Nate Cook has committed to Auburn
- (***) P Akeem Brooks has committed to Duke


=============== Indiana Hoosiers (5-2) ===============
Last week the Hoosiers were idle.
This week, the Hoosiers will host Minnesota (1-7).
In recruiting news, the following Indiana targets have announced their decisions:
- (****) HB Pierre Jones has committed to Indiana
- (****) WR Jason Gandy has committed to Indiana
- (**) C Andy Martin has committed to Notre Dame


=============== South Florida Bulls (4-3) ===============
Last week, South Florida won 41-17 against Auburn (3-5).
This week, the Bulls travel to Atlanta to face the #18 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (5-2).
In recruiting news, the following South Florida targets have announced their decisions:
- (***) K Robert Gonzalez has committed to South Florida


=============== Buffalo Bulls (3-3) ===============
Last week, Buffalo lost 37-30 against Ball State (3-3).
This week, the Bulls travel to Mt. Pleasant to face the Central Michigan Chippewas (4-2).
In recruiting news, the following Buffalo targets have announced their decisions:
- (***) LE Jarrett Newell has committed to Buffalo


=============== UTSA Roadrunners (2-5) ===============
Last week, UTSA lost 24-7 against Duke (6-1).
This week, the Roadrunners will host Tulane (1-6).
In recruiting news, the following UTSA targets have announced their decisions:
- (***) ROLB Matt Edwards has committed to UTSA
- (***) LT Clay Mueller has committed to UTSA


=============== Florida Atlantic Owls (1-5) ===============
Last week, Florida Atlantic won 34-21 against Navy (5-1).
This week, the Owls will host #19 ECU (5-1).
In recruiting news, the following Florida Atlantic targets have announced their decisions:
- (***) MLB Bryson Webb has committed to North Dakota

[MacroGuru]

FYI, link in your sig now points to the 14 Dynasty site...

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is for 13

[Kodos]

Fixed!

[MacroGuru]

Originally Posted by Kodos

Fixed!

Cool, I use your link when I am at work to go to the site.

Also, that Damn QB is waiting for you to offer him a schollie isn't he...Grr

[Kodos]

If it makes you feel better, I opted to drop him from my board last week. I have other irons in the fire and a similar guy already on my roster.

[chesapeake]

If my notes are correct, I had a +400 point lead on a good OT recruit and just had a solid, A- visit with him. I logged in last night to find that I am down to USF by 100 points now.

I've never seen a turnaround quite like that. Greg must have dragged my good name through the mud on a 2X phone call. Jerk.

[gstelmack]

That, and he had an "A" visit with us

I've been slowly catching up on him for a while now.

[MacroGuru]

Originally Posted by Kodos

If it makes you feel better, I opted to drop him from my board last week. I have other irons in the fire and a similar guy already on my roster.

Makes me feel a ton better. But I need him, he rated at a +7 on me from my scouting and is a Gem, so I am hoping to keep him.

[Julio Riddols]

Finally got back on the winning track this week, and if we win out, I think we'll see a bowl game for the first time. Hopefully some of these recruits that are just waiting and waiting to sign with us will just go ahead and decide to take the plunge so I can start planning how to break into the top 25 next season.

[cartman]

Beat #24 Kansas State 45-42. The final score was close, but only because they got a touchdown as time expired. I was up double digits almost the entire second half.

[MacroGuru]

Even though I have the leader in Sacks, I still can't stop anyone on offense, especially a running game. I think I might have to dig up some defense next season that focus on stopping the run.

I was also beat deep twice in this game to give up a ton of yards.

We are now suck ass again after losing 3 in a row.

[chesapeake]

After a very tight win at Miami, I am a little shocked to find myself in contention for the ACC title. Given how weak my team is against the run, I suspect that we'll be overtaken before the end, but so far this team is far exceeding expectations. Last season was so rough -- I struggled to stay in the ACC -- that I find this change of events to be particularly pleasing.