blitzing the qb

[orthostud23]

I am using UNLV with MK's/Playmakers sliders and had1 sack against Wisconsin, 3 sacks against Utah and 3 sacks in my last game against Idaho.

I dont recall getting many sacks when I just played with the default All american.

[Bullet Sponge]

Getting sacks can come down to mismatches on the line. My Utah State defense is a horrible D- that gives up points like M&Ms, but I have a stud DE who leads the nation in sacks because he often is too good for the tackle/TE blocking him.

Getting sacks also often comes down to judicious use of blitzing. Combine a blitz with a press coverage to hold up the receivers on the line for a moment while your linebackers can get in and make the sack. Manually control one LB and watch for any escapees. The QB is going to have to pass in a hurry or take a sack and you might be in position to grab a pick.

EDIT : That didn't really address your initial question of WHEN to apply pressure. One thing I can say is you can't be too predictable against a human opponent. Against the CPU I blitz more often to force early throws. If you let him stand back there he'll eat you alive.

[Yeti_2009]

Quote: Originally Posted by IanTheRod

I just played a dynasty with SMU on default All American...i line up with the LE (right side of the field) and I run to the right and use the right analog stick down to swim move. I've gotten 7 sacks in one game with him, and i think 24 on the season. Most of the time I'll hit the QB right before he throws the ball but a good amount of the time I get the sack. Try that. I hope it isn't considered cheesing though

yep, I found it quit easy to get sacks on the QB on default sliders. Once I used SECelite's slider mods, now I prob get 2-4 sacks a game if I am lucky...every once in awhile I can get 5 if I am playing a crappy team.