The option and outside runs in general

[thomhunt]

Why do the option outside runs quite frankly, suck, in this game. No matter when I call either, the CPU is always lined up in a formation (one that no defense I play seems to have) to stuff it instantly. Is their a secret way to tweak the sliders so that options and outside runs have a chance of actually gaining positive yardage without making the inside run overpowered?

The option is one of the main reasons I like college football and this is sure getting frustrating.

[psychicDB]

My favorite part is when the read guy plays the qb so you pitch it, then the defender spins 180 on a dime without even taking steps, his body just magically rotates 180 degrees, and your pitch man gets tackled for a loss.

[mkvitz]

Great post. I would also like to know a solution to this. Nothing like having 3 defenders in the backfield before your rb gets the ball

[thomhunt]

Quote: Originally Posted by psychicDB

My favorite part is when the read guy plays the qb so you pitch it, then the defender spins 180 on a dime without even taking steps, his body just magically rotates 180 degrees, and your pitch man gets tackled for a loss.

The opposite happens all the time too. When the read guy crashes and you take off with your QB and the defender makes his magic 180.

[tarheelguy4736]

Yea I have noticed this as well. I use to love running the option but its so difficult in this game. The option is a key play in college and in this game it is basically non-existent. Also, why does it take forever for the option play to start, specifically in the shotgun. The quarterback will get the ball and hesitate about 2 seconds then take off running. By that time the blockers have already blown their blocks and the d-line is in the backfield. Its quite frustrating because you can't create a balanced offense out of the shotgun most of the time.

[YeOldTonk]

One thing I've noticed with option, toss and outside running plays is that if you have a WR on that side that is covered tightly, the WR pretty much just stands there. My HB gets the ball and the CB is on him in no time.

If I have a FB in front and I pause a sec for the FB to take the lead to make that outside block, I've got a LB coming through the line on my butt.

[lhinds7]

I am having rather good success using Air Force's playbook. Mixing stuff up a lot. When I run the option out of the flexbone, usually just the speed option, either nobody will cover my QB and he's good for at least 10 yards, or I instantly have a guy on him, pitch it, and pick up at least 4 or 5 with my RB. I've found myself running the play on 3rd and 6 before.

[Colt45]

They've nerfed down the option for everyone because the online community abused it.