Man-to-Man Coverage The Key to Stopping the AI QB in NCAA 09

[Computalover]

I have found this year game more challenging that previous years. I dont think its a glitch per say.. and im not ruling it out. but i found that knowing your personnel also helps as well as effective play calling. I noticed that players with overall high numbers, but lower AWARENESS numbers tend not to react as fast this year. I have players with higher AWR numbers playing in key positions i.e. MLB because i noticed that the starting LB tend to bite on fakes and counters and try to blitz when he is supposed to cover the middle to try to prevent the cross route and TE / RB short passes.

I also try to do this for DB positions, but sometimes the smarter DB's tend not to be the FASTER DB's lol. Also i see fatigue setting in alot sooner than last year for me to.

Not saying this game is perfect.. but it has made me switch up what i did in past years version. which can be a good thing..

but thats just me..

[stoncold32]

All I know is covering dig routes is not possible even if you double a WR with a CB and a Safety. They simply don't play close enough on the WR to stop the catch.

Occasionally a LB will be in the right spot to jump up and knock it down, but thats your only hope

[J-Unit40]

Quote: Originally Posted by fistofrage

Aren't the zone issues supposed to be fixed in the 2nd patch?

You know it. Thankfully they will be.

[Jistic]

Even with the zone issues, it's still effective calling zone plays. I do it all the time. In fact you get more picks that way. I have never seen defense as being hard in this game though so I don't get the whole topic.

Blitzing is a huge factor too, pressure causes more havoc than usual. Unless you're going against Heisman Robo QB.

[capp34]

Quote: Originally Posted by NE_Passat'n

What do you look for in a man corner vs a zone quarter when it comes to recruiting?

man corners
B or higher for man coverage and awareness
b+ for speed, agility,acceration
c or higher press rating

And the most important size 5'10 185 pounds or bigger and taller. Only way I would recruit a smaller corner is if his attributes blow me away.

[capp34]

Quote: Originally Posted by stoncold32

All I know is covering dig routes is not possible even if you double a WR with a CB and a Safety. They simply don't play close enough on the WR to stop the catch. Occasionally a LB will be in the right spot to jump up and knock it down, but thats your only hope

Take control of the defensive back while the ball is the air and either attempt a big hit or strip. I break up alot of plays this way.

[NoleFan]

So I just finished a game...Kansas (me) @ Missouri

We won 17-16. I only called a zone play once the entire game. I mixed up Cover 0, Cover 1 and Cover 2 from the safeties with man underneath.

Chase Daniels went 18-31 for 202 YDS and 2 INT. I went 20-27 and tossed 2 TD and 2 INT. This was on default All-American. Mind you, I don't control anyone on defense and only make the throws for the QB on offense. Daniels' second pick was the best. They're down 17-16 on 4th & IN. I call a goalline blitz and he's passing out of the goalline set. My DB #16 gets the pick (his second of the game).

AWESOME!

[capp34]

Quote: Originally Posted by NoleFan

So I just finished a game...Kansas (me) @ Missouri We won 17-16. I only called a zone play once the entire game. I mixed up Cover 0, Cover 1 and Cover 2 from the safeties with man underneath. Chase Daniels went 18-31 for 202 YDS and 2 INT. I went 20-27 and tossed 2 TD and 2 INT. This was on default All-American. Mind you, I don't control anyone on defense and only make the throws for the QB on offense. Daniels' second pick was the best. They're down 17-16 on 4th & IN. I call a goalline blitz and he's passing out of the goalline set. My DB #16 gets the pick (his second of the game). AWESOME!

So would you agree with article because I do.