Defence is broken..

[wolverinemaniac]

I agree, game is fun but the defense especially pass defense reaction time, is sub par....

[BigDofBA]

Quote: Originally Posted by wolverinemaniac

I agree, game is fun but the defense especially pass defense reaction time, is sub par....

As much as I've tried to play 3-4 or 4-3 defenses in NCAA games, it's pretty useless.

You're better off running a 2-4 nickle package on every down even against the run. Its like the more people you have back in coverage the better regardless if the opponent runs or not. It shouldn't be that way.

Vertical patterns and out routes to the sidelines are impossible to stop if you're playing someone that has their pass timing down. Passes to the RB over the middle out of the backfield are impossible to stop as well. Linebackers never cover the guy, there is always space. Curls patterns are very effective as well.

You can be "better" at defense if you take control of a defensive end or DT, manually controll him, and drop back in coverage every down but what fun is that? How realistic is that?

Defense needs serious work. If someone thinks I'm just not good at it I would like to play them online and see if they can ever stop me.

[Diggler360]

I don't understand how they could release a game with these types of unstoppable routes. Hot routing 10 times and having 10 guys in zone makes no sense.

[der juicen]

Strangely, the only time I have troubles playing defense is when I play against a user using a team better than my own. Seriously, you don't have to hot route everybody, I don't hot route my defenses. You're going to give up goofy plays. Everyone does. You're also going to lose your fair share of games, this does not mean that you suck or the game sucks.

Think of it like a damn chess match. Try to out think your opponent. If he's passing, start spot lighting his receiver and running whichever your favorite defensive formation is. Your opponent will make a mistake as no one is perfect.

Take your licks and move on. I don't play with top tiered talented teams but somehow I still have loads of fun. Know your limitations and work off of them.

[Hiro1]

Im getting better at defense after my 3rd game. It's in a sense slowing down for me. The game speed still feels fast. Twitch muscles in your thumbs will def have to be on the top of their game.

I refuse to drop back more than 8 players, mixing it up is working better and better for me each game. Just held a guy online(LSU) to 14 points 144 passing. I use multiple D. 34,43 and dime quarters. Highlighting slot wrs or their best wr/TE is also helping a ton.

I HATE the interception transition this year. lol Sure Ill get used to it though.

[thisisasticup]

its definitely a lot tougher to play D when you can't stop on a dime when running full speed and jump back in the other direction to user pick...but also realistic. Learn to play zones/mix it up, and use schemes and it will make it a little better.

[thisisasticup]

Quote: Originally Posted by Diggler360

In the past you could make plays. The read option needs to be almost turned off online and they need to allow teams to effectively run HB draws like in Madden. And where is the blitz?

Read option is simple to stop. use "adjustments" and you can stop it 9 times out of 10.

[Venom_2K]

Maybe the defense AI has improved?