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Cory Levy · 08-09-2012, 12:48 PM

I've never really made Dynasty mode that challenging for me before this year as I'd just play with default sliders and just run rampant. I'd usually end up being ranked by the end of the first year on top of having a ridiculous recruiting class. So, for the first time I made my Dynasty mode a challenge by bringing in tough sliders as well as more realism.

I use the Temple Owls as my school to build up as it's more fun to start at the bottom of the totem pole than at the top. I started as a sole DC and just finished our first year in the Big East. It went reasonably well, finishing with a 6-5 record in the regular season. I both love and loathe the frustration I had from not having much talent on the defensive side combined with the offense rarely doing much to help me.

The most heartbreaking game was against Rutgers during my big recruiting visit week. I managed to hold their offense to 17 points and our offense matched them, so I was excited to possibly pull off the upset. Then I watched as our QB throws a Pick Six from within our own 20 on third down with less than a minute to go.

We did manage to make a bowl game, the Champs Sports Bowl against a 23rd ranked Clemson team. Naturally, we were spanked 47-14. Still, it was a good building season, I think. I accomplished most of my goals and had a pretty good recruiting class during the season that includes a plethora of three star players and quite a few gems with no busts - pretty good for a first year Big East team that's only a two star. If I can manage to snag two or three really good prospects in the off-season, I might be set for a bright future.

Loving the game so far this year. Like I said it's frustrating so far but I like the challenge - it'll make it worth it when I start playing better and become the HC.

Mr2Nice · 08-09-2012, 02:56 PM

THE AKRON TIMES

THE SURPRISE HIRE OF O'BANNON AS OC
By Brock Silvers

Today it was announced that Upper Sandusky (OH) High School Offensive Coordinator is Terry Bowden's choice to be The OC at Akron. This is consider a shocking hire as Terry's younger brother Jeff Bowden & Bowden's OC at Northen Alabama Alan Arrington were consider the 2 front runners.

O'Bannon is only 22 yrs old with only one year experience as a Offensive Cooridnator on the high school level. As a Ohio native it should help some on the recruiting front in the state of Ohio.

At Upper Sandusky he was incharge of installing the Spread Option Offense. It is unclear though which style of offense will be ran in the upcoming season for the Zips.

In our next edition we will have a complete Bio on Matt O'Bannon. In some upcoming editions we will have a 2 Part Preseason Preview covering your Akron Zips and also the rest of The NCAA.

Mr2Nice · 08-09-2012, 03:33 PM

THE AKRON TIMES

BIO & INTERVIEW
By Brock Silvers

Most people don't know who Matt O'Bannon is, so we had a chance to interview the newest member to The Akron Zip staff. He was signed to a 3 year deal. Along with being hired as The Offensive Coordinator, he will also be The Head Recruiting Coordinator and also the Offensive Line Coach. Below is a few highlights our our interview with him.

Silvers) What were your feelings when Terry Bowden called you and offered you the OC position at Akron?

O'Bannon) Shocked, surprise to be honest. I had to have him repeat it just because I thought I had misheard him. I thought I had a good shot in being the Offensive Line Coach and maybe a scout/recruiter of some sort. I never thought I would be The OC, Head Recruiting Coordinator and also O-Line coach.

Silvers) What kind of offense do the fans expect to see on the field in the 2012-2013 season?

O'Bannon) Well we will be installing the Spread Option Offense. Alot of fans and sports casters don't truly understand it. Though I think when the fans see it on the field they'll love it. The fans just want wins and scoring I truely believe in time they will see both on the field.

Silvers) As you said earlier you weren't expecting all the job titles that Terry Bowden has faith in you handling. With that said do you think all of those duties will become overwhelming?

O'Bannon) If I were trying to handle all of them on my own then I would say yes. Specially this season with us being a new staff to the players and changing the style of offense from what they ran last season. As for recruiting and scouting we got great personal like John Pont to help out in those areas so no details are missed.

Silvers) What type of recruits are you looking for?

O'Bannon) Hard working is number 1. If you have a team full of hard workers then you'll have a winning program. After you make sure you got that then you make sure they fit the particular program your looking to run. So as for us running The Spread Option a pocket passer won't fit our scheme, and so on.

Silvers) I heard that you really dislike Michigan, Why so?

O'Bannon) First, we don't call it by that name, its either the Team Up North, or The Northern Junkyard. My grandfather was a huge Buckeyes fan and a big Woody Hayes fan, so you could say alot of that rubbed off on me. Never been to that state, until this season when we have to play one of thier teams. I plan to bring plenty of my own food and water and sleep on the bus. If we run out of gas we're pushing the bus across the border or I'm walkin home.

Silvers) Finally, what would you consider a successful 2012-2013 season?

O'Bannon) Improvement, and not giving up. We got work hard this season,week, game, quarter,minute, and every practice. We can't let up even on a play or a down. This is the building block to make the next play, game and so on more successful than the previous. I think we have a really underated team, I think we are going to surprise and make some noice in The MAC this season.

BIO

Born in Marion,Ohio
22 Years old
Formerly Offensive Coordinator for The Upper Sandusky Rams (High School)
Has a associates degree in Business Management from Ohio State
1st yr with The Akron Zips

Mr2Nice · 08-09-2012, 04:37 PM

THE AKRON TIMES

PRESEASON PREVIEW OF THE ZIPS
by Brock Silvers

In Part 1 of our College Football Preseason Preview we will be covering your Akron Zips, in part 2 we will cover the rest of The NCAA. With a new coaching staff led by Terry Bowden the Zips will be seeking to return to their winning ways. The only time The Zips have won The MAC Title was in 2005.

In this edition we will have the so called experts predictions for the upcoming 2012-2013 season along with the upcoming schedule for the Zips and some other interesting tidbits.

Akron Zip's School Ratings
Conference Prestige: D+ MAC,91.2 avg preseason national rank
Academic Prestige: D+
Coach Prestige: D
Program Tradition: D 487-496 ALL-TIME, Conf Championship 1 (2005)
Campus Lifestyle: D
Athletic Facilities: D
Championship Contender: D- '12 (120th) '13 (119) '14 (108) '15 (104)
Stadium Atmosphere: D- Max Capacity 30,000 Avg Attendence 15,734
Pro Potential: D- 0 drafted in past 4 years
Coach Stability: D-
Television Exposure: D-

PreSeason Rankings/Awards/Etc of 2012-2013

120th Nationally out of 123
predicted to finish 6th in MAC East (only to be out UMass)
Predicted to finish 12th in MAC Conference (only to be out UMass)
No Preseason ALL-AMERICAN or ALL-MAC players
109th Toughest Place to play - InfoCision Stadium, D-, 15,734, 74-59-2, Lost 4 in a row

Preason MAC East Champion : Ohio
Presason MAC West Champion : Northern Illinois
Preseason MAC Champion : Northen Illinois

2012-2013 Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Terry Bowden 3yr deal 1st with Akron
Offensive Coordinator: Matt O'Bannon 3yr deal, 1st with Akron
Defensive Coordinator: Chuck Amato 2yr deal, 1st with Akron

2012-2013 Scedule for Upcoming Season

vs UCF
at FIU
vs Morgan State
at Tennesse
vs Miami (OH)
vs Bowling Green (Homecoming game)
at Ohio
vs Northern Illinois
at Central Michigan
at Kent State
vs UMass
Bye Week
at Toledo

Check out Part 2 as we go over the rest of the NCAA for the upcoming 2012-2013 season. Get your season tickets today as teams fear the ROO!!!!

lovisloveric · 08-09-2012, 04:45 PM

I cant even play mines because of the non stop freezing

krildog · 08-09-2012, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lovisloveric


	I cant even play mines because of the non stop freezing

Have you saved the game to the hard drive?

smack23011 · 08-09-2012, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soonermagic88


	Use Florida Atlantic. I just started one with them as the OC and am loving it. Im using the most up to date community rosters and they have some decent talent on offense. 81 ovr rs soph TE, Duron Carter at Wr (Chris Carter's son) a quick and good true FR WR, 2 decent qbs and a bruising rb. The o line is kinda weak, but most are young and will get better.

How do u get the roster?

Mr2Nice · 08-09-2012, 05:30 PM

THE AKRON TIMES

PART 2: NCAA PRESEASON PREVIEW
by Brock Silvers

Welcome back, here is our final installement in our NCAA Preseason Preview. If you missed our Preseason Preview for The Akron Zips you can stop by our office and pickup a copy today.

This season is a very important season with all the new conference realignments. In this edition we will preview the preseason Heisman front runners, and the Top 10.

Starting off first is our Heisman Watch for the upcoming 2012-2013 season. QB Landry Jones of Oklahoma starts us off at #5. Coming back for his senior season Jones will seek to rebound from a disappointing season for himself and The Sooners. At #4 is QB Denard Robinson of Michigan. With a second year under Bradie Hokes west coast offense will he be able to stay health and lead The Wolverines back into National Championship hunt. The only defensive player in our Heisman Watch is none other than "The Honey badger" Tryann Mathieu. With his incredible defensive skill set and return skills he will seek to help The LSU Tigers return to the National Championship game. Wisconsin's RB Montee Ball will seek to ground and pound his way to a Big Ten Title and Heisman Trophy. The Preseason front runner is Senior QB Matt Barkley of USC. Barkley who could have been a Top 5 pick in last seasons NFL Draft comes back to USC to lead them to a National Championship. With the bowl ban finally lifted USC and Barkley seek to return USC to the top.

Preseason TOP 10
#1 Alabama
#2 USC
#3 LSU
#4 Oregon
#5 Oklahoma
#6 Georgia
#7 Arkansas
#8 Florida State
#9 Michigan
#10 West Virginia

With Preseason Camp practice beginning, we will give you the low down on The Zips depth chart, redshirt players, and team impact players.

08-09-2012, 12:48 PM	#801
Cory Levy Pro OVR: 0 Join Date: Dec 2010	Re: The Official How's Your Dynasty Going Thread NCAA 13 I've never really made Dynasty mode that challenging for me before this year as I'd just play with default sliders and just run rampant. I'd usually end up being ranked by the end of the first year on top of having a ridiculous recruiting class. So, for the first time I made my Dynasty mode a challenge by bringing in tough sliders as well as more realism. I use the Temple Owls as my school to build up as it's more fun to start at the bottom of the totem pole than at the top. I started as a sole DC and just finished our first year in the Big East. It went reasonably well, finishing with a 6-5 record in the regular season. I both love and loathe the frustration I had from not having much talent on the defensive side combined with the offense rarely doing much to help me. The most heartbreaking game was against Rutgers during my big recruiting visit week. I managed to hold their offense to 17 points and our offense matched them, so I was excited to possibly pull off the upset. Then I watched as our QB throws a Pick Six from within our own 20 on third down with less than a minute to go. We did manage to make a bowl game, the Champs Sports Bowl against a 23rd ranked Clemson team. Naturally, we were spanked 47-14. Still, it was a good building season, I think. I accomplished most of my goals and had a pretty good recruiting class during the season that includes a plethora of three star players and quite a few gems with no busts - pretty good for a first year Big East team that's only a two star. If I can manage to snag two or three really good prospects in the off-season, I might be set for a bright future. Loving the game so far this year. Like I said it's frustrating so far but I like the challenge - it'll make it worth it when I start playing better and become the HC. TigerRag likes this. __________________ "Pop-Tarts? Did you say you have Pop-Tarts?"

08-09-2012, 02:56 PM	#802
Mr2Nice # The No Movement! OVR: 22 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Upper Sandusky,Ohio Posts: 1,265 Blog Entries: 4	Re: The Official How's Your Dynasty Going Thread NCAA 13 THE AKRON TIMES THE SURPRISE HIRE OF O'BANNON AS OC By Brock Silvers Today it was announced that Upper Sandusky (OH) High School Offensive Coordinator is Terry Bowden's choice to be The OC at Akron. This is consider a shocking hire as Terry's younger brother Jeff Bowden & Bowden's OC at Northen Alabama Alan Arrington were consider the 2 front runners. O'Bannon is only 22 yrs old with only one year experience as a Offensive Cooridnator on the high school level. As a Ohio native it should help some on the recruiting front in the state of Ohio. At Upper Sandusky he was incharge of installing the Spread Option Offense. It is unclear though which style of offense will be ran in the upcoming season for the Zips. In our next edition we will have a complete Bio on Matt O'Bannon. In some upcoming editions we will have a 2 Part Preseason Preview covering your Akron Zips and also the rest of The NCAA. bruinkid626, Noles4ever, antixnette and 1 others like this. Last edited by Mr2Nice; 08-09-2012 at 02:59 PM.

08-09-2012, 03:33 PM	#803
Mr2Nice # The No Movement! OVR: 22 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Upper Sandusky,Ohio Posts: 1,265 Blog Entries: 4	Re: The Official How's Your Dynasty Going Thread NCAA 13 THE AKRON TIMES BIO & INTERVIEW By Brock Silvers Most people don't know who Matt O'Bannon is, so we had a chance to interview the newest member to The Akron Zip staff. He was signed to a 3 year deal. Along with being hired as The Offensive Coordinator, he will also be The Head Recruiting Coordinator and also the Offensive Line Coach. Below is a few highlights our our interview with him. Silvers) What were your feelings when Terry Bowden called you and offered you the OC position at Akron? O'Bannon) Shocked, surprise to be honest. I had to have him repeat it just because I thought I had misheard him. I thought I had a good shot in being the Offensive Line Coach and maybe a scout/recruiter of some sort. I never thought I would be The OC, Head Recruiting Coordinator and also O-Line coach. Silvers) What kind of offense do the fans expect to see on the field in the 2012-2013 season? O'Bannon) Well we will be installing the Spread Option Offense. Alot of fans and sports casters don't truly understand it. Though I think when the fans see it on the field they'll love it. The fans just want wins and scoring I truely believe in time they will see both on the field. Silvers) As you said earlier you weren't expecting all the job titles that Terry Bowden has faith in you handling. With that said do you think all of those duties will become overwhelming? O'Bannon) If I were trying to handle all of them on my own then I would say yes. Specially this season with us being a new staff to the players and changing the style of offense from what they ran last season. As for recruiting and scouting we got great personal like John Pont to help out in those areas so no details are missed. Silvers) What type of recruits are you looking for? O'Bannon) Hard working is number 1. If you have a team full of hard workers then you'll have a winning program. After you make sure you got that then you make sure they fit the particular program your looking to run. So as for us running The Spread Option a pocket passer won't fit our scheme, and so on. Silvers) I heard that you really dislike Michigan, Why so? O'Bannon) First, we don't call it by that name, its either the Team Up North, or The Northern Junkyard. My grandfather was a huge Buckeyes fan and a big Woody Hayes fan, so you could say alot of that rubbed off on me. Never been to that state, until this season when we have to play one of thier teams. I plan to bring plenty of my own food and water and sleep on the bus. If we run out of gas we're pushing the bus across the border or I'm walkin home. Silvers) Finally, what would you consider a successful 2012-2013 season? O'Bannon) Improvement, and not giving up. We got work hard this season,week, game, quarter,minute, and every practice. We can't let up even on a play or a down. This is the building block to make the next play, game and so on more successful than the previous. I think we have a really underated team, I think we are going to surprise and make some noice in The MAC this season. BIO Born in Marion,Ohio 22 Years old Formerly Offensive Coordinator for The Upper Sandusky Rams (High School) Has a associates degree in Business Management from Ohio State 1st yr with The Akron Zips bruinkid626, antixnette, PhillyPhanatic and 1 others like this.

08-09-2012, 04:37 PM	#804
Mr2Nice # The No Movement! OVR: 22 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Upper Sandusky,Ohio Posts: 1,265 Blog Entries: 4	Re: The Official How's Your Dynasty Going Thread NCAA 13 THE AKRON TIMES PRESEASON PREVIEW OF THE ZIPS by Brock Silvers In Part 1 of our College Football Preseason Preview we will be covering your Akron Zips, in part 2 we will cover the rest of The NCAA. With a new coaching staff led by Terry Bowden the Zips will be seeking to return to their winning ways. The only time The Zips have won The MAC Title was in 2005. In this edition we will have the so called experts predictions for the upcoming 2012-2013 season along with the upcoming schedule for the Zips and some other interesting tidbits. Akron Zip's School Ratings Conference Prestige: D+ MAC,91.2 avg preseason national rank Academic Prestige: D+ Coach Prestige: D Program Tradition: D 487-496 ALL-TIME, Conf Championship 1 (2005) Campus Lifestyle: D Athletic Facilities: D Championship Contender: D- '12 (120th) '13 (119) '14 (108) '15 (104) Stadium Atmosphere: D- Max Capacity 30,000 Avg Attendence 15,734 Pro Potential: D- 0 drafted in past 4 years Coach Stability: D- Television Exposure: D- PreSeason Rankings/Awards/Etc of 2012-2013 120th Nationally out of 123 predicted to finish 6th in MAC East (only to be out UMass) Predicted to finish 12th in MAC Conference (only to be out UMass) No Preseason ALL-AMERICAN or ALL-MAC players 109th Toughest Place to play - InfoCision Stadium, D-, 15,734, 74-59-2, Lost 4 in a row Preason MAC East Champion : Ohio Presason MAC West Champion : Northern Illinois Preseason MAC Champion : Northen Illinois 2012-2013 Coaching Staff Head Coach: Terry Bowden 3yr deal 1st with Akron Offensive Coordinator: Matt O'Bannon 3yr deal, 1st with Akron Defensive Coordinator: Chuck Amato 2yr deal, 1st with Akron 2012-2013 Scedule for Upcoming Season vs UCF at FIU vs Morgan State at Tennesse vs Miami (OH) vs Bowling Green (Homecoming game) at Ohio vs Northern Illinois at Central Michigan at Kent State vs UMass Bye Week at Toledo Check out Part 2 as we go over the rest of the NCAA for the upcoming 2012-2013 season. Get your season tickets today as teams fear the ROO!!!! bruinkid626, antixnette and HadlerT like this.

08-09-2012, 04:45 PM	#805
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08-09-2012, 05:30 PM	#808
Mr2Nice # The No Movement! OVR: 22 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Upper Sandusky,Ohio Posts: 1,265 Blog Entries: 4	Re: The Official How's Your Dynasty Going Thread NCAA 13 THE AKRON TIMES PART 2: NCAA PRESEASON PREVIEW by Brock Silvers Welcome back, here is our final installement in our NCAA Preseason Preview. If you missed our Preseason Preview for The Akron Zips you can stop by our office and pickup a copy today. This season is a very important season with all the new conference realignments. In this edition we will preview the preseason Heisman front runners, and the Top 10. Starting off first is our Heisman Watch for the upcoming 2012-2013 season. QB Landry Jones of Oklahoma starts us off at #5. Coming back for his senior season Jones will seek to rebound from a disappointing season for himself and The Sooners. At #4 is QB Denard Robinson of Michigan. With a second year under Bradie Hokes west coast offense will he be able to stay health and lead The Wolverines back into National Championship hunt. The only defensive player in our Heisman Watch is none other than "The Honey badger" Tryann Mathieu. With his incredible defensive skill set and return skills he will seek to help The LSU Tigers return to the National Championship game. Wisconsin's RB Montee Ball will seek to ground and pound his way to a Big Ten Title and Heisman Trophy. The Preseason front runner is Senior QB Matt Barkley of USC. Barkley who could have been a Top 5 pick in last seasons NFL Draft comes back to USC to lead them to a National Championship. With the bowl ban finally lifted USC and Barkley seek to return USC to the top. Preseason TOP 10 #1 Alabama #2 USC #3 LSU #4 Oregon #5 Oklahoma #6 Georgia #7 Arkansas #8 Florida State #9 Michigan #10 West Virginia With Preseason Camp practice beginning, we will give you the low down on The Zips depth chart, redshirt players, and team impact players. bruinkid626 and antixnette like this.

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