Rivalry games are different....

[dxdude2004]

So, I saw the OU/OkSt video, and I fell in love.... Hearing those OU fans boo the OkSt players put a big smile on my face (and no, I'm not an OU fan or OkSt). I'm really glad EA is listening to the community about other matters too, but I just have one question:

Are rivalry games (or conference games in general) going to feel different??? I want to feel the hatred between Ohio State and Michigan on gameday. Or, I want to feel the emotion of the Army/Navy game. Or, how about those games that AREN'T rivalry games but are still very heated (ex. LSU-Florida, Ohio State-Wisconsin), are these games going to feel any different than a game against a non-conference opponent?

I mean, I'd love to see the other team's players getting heckled by the opposing team's fans, or fans arguing in the stands (but no physical fighting). That just adds A LOT more emotion to the game and really adds a lot to the rivalry games. I mean, seriously, rivalry games are BIG in college sports. Teams AND fans circle the calenders and buy tickets in anticipation of these games!!! I mean, how about Utah and BYU???? Those two teams also absolutely hate each other!!!! I want to FEEL that heat between the two teams, as well as their fan bases.

I know it's a little too late to ask about stuff for the game, but I have an idea that if anyone would like to participate in, go ahead and jump in. My idea is, list your favorite college football rivalry, why you like it, and what you would like to see of it in the game. Maybe it won't be for this year, maybe it will be a push for next year's game. once again, anyone who wants to jump in, go ahead.

My favorite rivalry is Purdue-Indiana. Indiana currently has the bucket (which surprises the heck out of me!), and they are really making a push to actually do something in the Big Ten besides get pushed around. I really think this rivalry could take off in the coming years. What I would love to see is the home team fans heckling the away team, as well as that "dramatic moment" where a fan of one team is sitting RIGHT NEXT TO a fan of the OTHER team.

[Soarindude02]

I know what you mean. FSU vs Florida is a huge game that anyone from Florida looks forward too. Sadly, the Commentary is all about Florida usually. I think if they just added three easy adds for Rival games, it would be set. It doesn't need to be that huge.

1. Different commentary. Let me hear about the rival history. When it became a rivalry. The Rivalry record against each other. Talk about different matchups that have happened.

2. Better fans reaction. Everyone knows that Fans are gonna cheer like hell against a rival. Florida State was almost 2x louder when they played Florida over any other team.

3. New Animations. I want to see players trash talking, I want to see the fans in the seat screaming and yelling at each other. I want to see the reaction after somebody makes a big play/bad play. Most people hate animations, but I love them. It makes me feel like im watching the game and playing it at the same time. It makes me feel that im not just playing four downs, it makes me feel like there is some energy behind it.

[dxdude2004]

Yeah, or the Iron Bowl. I read up on the history of that one, intense stuff man! That's what made me start this topic, reading about the hatred Auburn and Alabama have against each other. I agree with your stuff, I think they should also show the all-time record in the rivalry during the game (like they do in real life). Llike you said about animations, players trash-talking, fans being more arrogant, etc etc.