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mattynokes · 07-25-2011, 12:02 AM

Carolina Cruisers

Ground Rules

Platform: PS3
Quarter Length: 10 Minutes
Difficulty: All-American
Sliders: Custom

Play within the spirit of the game. I won't be exploiting bugs. I'll be hitting the holes on run plays, dropping back a realistic amount on passing plays, blitzing/bump coverage in moderation, etc..
At times this dynasty will be co-opped with xewrx

Team Info

Basic Info
City: Myrtle Beach, SC
Conference Affiliation: ACC (Atlantic)
Offense: Multiple Offense
Defense: 4-3

mattynokes · 07-25-2011, 12:02 AM

Carolina Cruisers

2011 Season Recap

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2015 Season Recap

mattynokes · 07-25-2011, 12:03 AM

Carolina Cruisers

Carolina Cruisers Individual Records

PASSING
GAME
YARDS:
404 - Gavin Todd (Vs Wake Forest 2014)
310 - Gavin Todd (@ Colorado 2014)
298 - Gavin Todd (Vs Clemson 2012)

TOUCHDOWNS:
5 - Gavin Todd (Vs Wake Forest 2014)
4 - Gavin Todd (Vs Georgia Tech 2014)
4 - Gavin Todd (Vs Wake Forest 2012)

SEASON
YARDS: 3,103 - Gavin Todd (2014)
TOUCHDOWNS: 29 - Gavin Todd (2014)

CAREER
YARDS: 10,600 - Gavin Todd (2011-14)
TOUCHDOWNS: 86 - Gavin Todd (2011-14)

RUSHING
GAME
YARDS:
255 - Jonathan Taylor (Vs Miami 2013)
244 - Jonathan Taylor (Vs Virginia 2013)
232 - Jonathan Taylor (Vs Georgia Tech 2014)

TOUCHDOWNS:
4 - Jonathan Taylor (Vs Virginia 2013)
3 - Graham Thornburg (Vs Southern Miss 2015)
3 - Jonathan Taylor (Vs Clemson 2014)

SEASON
YARDS: 1,927 - Jonathan Taylor (2013)
TOUCHDOWNS: 20 - Jonathan Taylor (2014)

CAREER
YARDS: 5,711 - Jonathan Taylor (2011-14)
TOUCHDOWNS: 61 - Jonathan Taylor (2011-14)

RECEIVING
GAME
CATCHES:
9 - Nick Nicholson (@ North Carolina 2014)
8 - Nick Nicholson (Vs Clemson 2014)
8 - Nick Nicholson (@ Colorado 2014)

YARDS:
143 - Nick Nicholson (Vs Clemson 2014)
135 - Nick Nicholson (@ Colorado 2014)
134 - Dane Lewis (@ Wake Forest 2011)

TOUCHDOWNS:
4 - Nick Nicholson (Vs Wake Forest 2014)
3 - Nick Nicholson (@ Colorado 2014)
3 - Dane Lewis (Vs Oregon 2012)

SEASON
CATCHES: 66 - Nick Nicholson (2014)
YARDS: 1,024 - Nick Nicholson (2014)
TOUCHDOWNS: 17 - Nick Nicholson (2014)

CAREER
CATCHES: 196 - Nick Nicholson (2011-14)
YARDS: 3,318 - Nick Nicholson (2011-14)
TOUCHDOWNS: 38 - Nick Nicholson (2011-14)

DEFENSE
GAME
TACKLES:
11 - Marlon Poole (Vs Georgia Tech 2015)
11 - Todd Taylor (@ North Carolina 2014)
11 - Darius Williams (@ Maryland 2011)

SACKS:
4.0 - Connor Tillman (Vs Duke 2011)
3.5 - Connor Tillman (Vs Duke 2011)
3.0 - Connor Tillman (Vs Oklahoma 2014)

INTERCEPTIONS:
2 - Cooper Tillman (Vs Virginia Tech 2014)
2 - Cooper Tillman (Vs Florida Atlantic 2012)

SEASON
TACKLES: 85 - Todd Taylor (2014)
SACKS: 18.5 - Connor Tillman (2011)
INTERCEPTIONS: 8 - Christopher Johns (2014)

CAREER
TACKLES: 303 - Todd Taylor (2011-14)
SACKS: 59.0 - Connor Tillman (2011-14)
INTERCEPTIONS: 20 - Christopher Johns (2011-14)

* - Single game records show the top three player that accomplished the record

mattynokes · 07-25-2011, 12:03 AM

Carolina Cruisers

Legends Of The Cruise

This section is dedicated to those who excelled at a high level while in a Cruisers' uniform and will forever be remembered by their accomplishments.

#43 TB Jonathan Taylor
Heisman Award, Walter Camp Award, Doak Walker Award (2014)
1st Team All-American (2014)
2nd Team All-American (2013)
1st-Team All-ACC (2012, 2013, 2014)
Freshman All-American (2011)

1,000 Rushes 5,711 Yards 61 TDs 134 Catches 987 Yards 3 TDs

Taylor capped off a stunning career with taking home a slew of awards, including the coveted Heisman Trophy. He routinely made plays by himself and will go down as one of the best Backs to ever play the game. He will surely be missed and he leaves with records that might never be broken.

#92 DT Connor Tillman
Nagurski Award (2011)
1st Team All-American (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)
1st Team All-ACC (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)
Freshman All-American (2011)

194 Tackles 59.0 Sacks 4 FF

Tillman will go down as not only the best defensive player in Carolina's short history, but one of the best of all time. Nobody could wreak havoc in opposing backfields like Tillman could. In four years, he amassed 59 sacks (breaking Derrick Thomas’ record of 52), an average of nearly 15 sacks a season, as well as over 100 tackles for loss. An elite defensive presence for sure.

xewrx · 07-25-2011, 12:07 PM

Carolina Cruisers

Carolina Joins ACC, Replaces Boston College

“Breaking news out of ESPN Dallas/Fort Worth, and this is quite a doozy. TCU has apparently had second thoughts about joining the Big East, and athletic director Chris Del Conte has declined the offer extended to the Horned Frogs that would make them the ninth team in the Big East conference.”

It was an eye-opening change of events, that's for sure. Everyone thought that TCU would have it made in an automatic qualifying conference, but the thrilling prospect of being a BCS buster in the Mountain West was possibly too good to resist.

“Today is a disappointing day for the Big East Conference,” replied commissioner John Marinatto. “We're disappointed to see TCU go back to the Mountain West. Their success as a program would've been a very welcome addition to our roster, and seeing them reconsider is a tough pill to swallow.”

When asked about the now vacant invitation, Marinatto replied, “It's tough to say right now, but we are looking to become a ten team conference. We're already in talks with Villanova, but to say we wouldn't extend TCU's invitation to someone else isn't a complete lie.”

And it wasn't. The Big East eventually extended an offer to the ACC's Boston College to become the ninth/potentially tenth team in the Big East.

“I think Boston College is a great addition for us,” Marinatto said in a report. “They're a program steeped in tradition and prestige, and would be a welcome challenge to contend for the conference championship year in and year out.”

With Boston College out of the ACC, that left commissioner John D. Swafford one team short of a conference. He began scouring the southeastern region for a team that would fit into his conference and challenge the likes of Virginia Tech and Florida State.

Swafford's invitation was sent out to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where Carolina University had recently established a football program. While the Athletic Director at Carolina wasn't available for a comment, head coach Matty Nokes was.

“This is a great opportunity for us as a program to join a big name conference such as the ACC. I feel that we bring a lot of spirit and excitement as an up-and-coming football program, and we have the confidence to come in and compete with these great teams.”

Probably the most intriguing aspect about the Carolina football program is something that's more commonly seen in high school football: players that play offense and defense, otherwise known as 'iron man'.

“I understand the issues of having a team of players that play both sides of the ball, such as having the vitality to complete an entire season, much less a whole game,” replied Coach Nokes when asked about the controversy over having an 'iron man' team. “However, my guys are a talented bunch, and they are dedicated to the game of football. We'll be exiting to watch, that's for sure.”

xewrx · 07-25-2011, 06:17 PM

Carolina Cruisers

2011 Carolina Cruisers Preview

#5 - Gavin Todd (76)
QB/S: 6' 4” 200
Though he is listed as both a quarterback and strong safety, Todd is going to be expected to call the signals for the Cruisers offense. Not a threat to break 20 yard runs every down, but has the athleticism to extend a play with his feet. Good accuracy, but doesn't have spectacular strength for deep passes.

#43 – Jonathan Taylor (78)
TB/S: 6' 0” 215
A bruiser style of back, Taylor prefers contact and running defenders over, but has decent lateral speed to break outside. He's also a capable receiver option out of the backfield. Defensively, however, he's mediocre at best.

#89 – Junior Washington (78)
FB/OLB: 6' 0” 245
On offense, Washington's role will be as a lead blocker to open up holes for Taylor, but may see a few carries during the season. Decent enough hands, might catch a few passes on occasion. A reliable defender with good speed on the outside. If the ball is near him, expect Junior to make a play on it.

#49 – Cameron White (68)
FB/OLB: 6' 3” 250
A true utility guy, White will see time anywhere from a fullback or tight end, to any position on the defensive front seven. A jack of all trades, basically.

#12 – Nick Nicholson (77)
WR/CB: 5' 10” 180
Don't let his smallish size fool you, Nicholson is a tough kid who's not afraid to go over the middle. He has great hands and can be counted on to make those tough catches in the middle of the field. His knowledge of routes help him in man-to-man coverage on defense, and has the leaping ability to break up passes.

#86 – Buster Washington (73)
TE/MLB: 6' 5” 250
Primarily a blocking tight end, but has possession receiver skills, giving Todd a big target over the middle. His lack of speed keeps him from playing outside linebacker, but is decent in run support.

#74 – Raymond Trudeaux (77)
LT/DE: 6' 6” 285
A balanced tackle, but slightly better in run blocking with okay footwork. As a DE, he's a good run stuffer and has a decent pass rush.

#63 – Bubba Trudeaux (77)
LG/DT: 6' 4” 325
The twin brother of LT/DE Raymond, Bubba is more of a pass blocker than a run blocker, with less than stellar footwork. His size makes him a good plug on defensive tackle, plugging any running lanes up the middle.

#72 – Carson Whaley (77)
C/DE: 6' 4” 275
A serviceable center, but nothing to really write home about. Doesn't really have pull-blocking speed, but can open up holes on runs up the gut. On defense, he's average across the board. Nothing spectacular about his game there.

#62 – Rick Dundee (70)
RT/DT – 6' 4” 310
Doesn't possess the speed and quickness to help on the outside, but has decent strength and footwork to help out on inside runs. Average on defense, is capable of putting pressure on the quarterback at times.

#94 – Zack Spruill (75)
LE/RT: 6' 5” 270
Doesn't have great speed, but his strength lies in powering through opposing lineman, and has the pursuit to wrap up scrambling quarterbacks and running backs should they get away. As a tackle, he's balanced, but not great.

#99 – Thomas Hughes (72)
DT/RG: 6' 2” 300
A run stopper with good strength, but has trouble wrapping up tackles at times. An average guard with okay speed and quickness to help outside on blocks.

#92 – Connor Tillman (78)
DT/RG: 6' 5” 325
See Hughes, but a better right guard on offense.

#46 – Kraig Kimball (77)
OLB/TE: 6' 4” 240
Known more for his skill in coverage with his speed and agility rather than a run stuffer. A serviceable tight end, has decent hands and can block if needed.

#41 – Todd Taylor (78)
MLB/TB: 6' 3” 245
An athletic body that can do a little of everything on the field. He's also a solid tailback when asked of him.

#14 – Christopher Johns (73)
CB/WR: 6' 2” 180
A balanced corner across the board, can man up, zone, and press with equal efficiency. Johns is more of a fourth option at receiver, and might catch a pass if the 1 and 2 guys are covered.

#37 – Cooper Tillman (77)
CB/WR: 6' 0” 190
A big time speed guy, Cooper can match up with opposing receivers well and keep up with them. His speed will also give him playing time as a running back on tosses and sweeps, as well as the return game.

#24 – E.M McBriar (72)
FS/WR: 6' 3" 200
A good zone coverage guy with the leaping ability to break up passes. A serviceable receiver, but not game changing.

#17 – Brandon Hughes (70)
SS/WR: 6' 0” 195
Hughes is a physical safety who thrives on slamming his pads against opposing receivers, jarring the ball out of their hands. At best, he's a fifth option at receiver, so chances are he won't see much offensive time.

#85 – Matt Eckert (80)
K: 5' 11” 170
Has the boot to nail longer field goals, but is inconsistent in his placement.

#15 – Toby Washington (80)
P/QB: 6' 1” 185
He's not the type that can consistently pin a team deep in their own territory, but has a big leg to drive the ball deep. His low speed keeps him in the pocket, and will have to rely on his smarts to be an effective quarterback.

xewrx · 07-25-2011, 06:46 PM

Carolina Cruisers

2011 Walk-Ons

Coach Matty Nokes has issued in a public statement that he will accept applications from potential walk-ons to play for the Cruisers. After reviewing all applicants and holding workouts, Nokes has accepted the following players:

#61 – Floyd McAllister (64)
RG/DE: 6' 2” 265
An average run blocker, nothing that pops out. Nothing noteworthy on defense.

#6 – Dane Lewis (64)
WR/S: 6' 0” 175
Added for wideout depth, will more than likely compete with Brandon Hughes for the #5 receiver spot. Not expecting too much out of him on defense, either.

#1 – Darius Williams (64)
OLB/TB: 5' 11” 205
Just another addition for depth.

xewrx · 07-25-2011, 08:19 PM

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Preseason Top 25 Poll
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2. Alabama
3. Stanford
4. LSU
5. Oregon
6. Ohio State
7. Oklahoma State
8. Boise State
9. Texas A&M
10. Florida State
11. Wisconsin
12. Auburn
13. South Carolina
14. TCU
15. Michigan State
16. Nebraska
17. Virginia Tech
18. Arkansan
19. Mississippi State
20. Florida
21. Notre Dame
22. Texas
23. Missouri
24. North Carolina State
25. Arizona State

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1.

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2.

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3.

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4.

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6.

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1.

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2.

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3.

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4.

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5.

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6.

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07-25-2011, 12:02 AM	#1
mattynokes Pro OVR: 16 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 949	Coasting In The Carolinas: Carolina Cruisers Dynasty - NCAA '12 Carolina Cruisers Ground Rules Platform: PS3 Quarter Length: 10 Minutes Difficulty: All-American Sliders: Custom Play within the spirit of the game. I won't be exploiting bugs. I'll be hitting the holes on run plays, dropping back a realistic amount on passing plays, blitzing/bump coverage in moderation, etc.. At times this dynasty will be co-opped with xewrx Team Info Basic Info City: Myrtle Beach, SC Conference Affiliation: ACC (Atlantic) Offense: Multiple Offense Defense: 4-3 __________________ First Class Mogul - Over 100 Seasons and Counting! Last edited by mattynokes; 10-30-2011 at 06:42 PM.

07-25-2011, 12:02 AM	#2
mattynokes Pro OVR: 16 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 949	Re: Carolina Cruisers Dynasty - NCAA '12 Carolina Cruisers 2011 Season Recap Spoiler Week 01: Vs East Carolina Pirates L 17-34 Week 03: At Army Black Knights W 27-13 Week 04: Vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets L 31-42 Week 06: Vs Duke Blue Devils W 36-31 Week 07: Vs #25 North Carolina State Wolfpack L 20-28 Week 08: Vs #2 Florida State Seminoles L 21-24 Week 09: Vs North Carolina Tar Heels W 35-28 Week 10: Vs Florida Atlantic Owls W 26-17 Week 11: At Clemson Tigers L 10-35 Week 12: At Maryland Terrapins L 30-33 Week 13: At #8 Miami Hurricanes L 28-31 Week 14: At Wake Forest Demon Deacons W 28-24 Record: 5-7 (3-6) 2012 Season Recap Spoiler Week 02: Vs Florida Atlantic Owls W 58-7 Week 03: At Indiana Hoosiers W 38-24 Week 04: Vs Vanderbilt Commodores W 32-14 Week 05: At Miami Hurricanes W 10-3 Week 06: At South Carolina Gamecocks W 48-27 Week 08: Vs #14 Maryland Terrapins W 10-7 Week 09: Vs Clemson Tigers L 16-27 Week 10: At Florida State Seminoles L 21-28 Week 11: Vs Virginia Cavaliers W 32-25 Week 12: At Duke Blue Devils W 42-24 Week 13: At #24 North Carolina State Wolfpack W 28-10 Week 14: Vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons W 38-24 Week 16: Vs #4 Virginia Tech Hokies* L 20-34 Week 17: Vs #17 Oregon Ducks# W 41-7 * - ACC Championship Game # - Sun Bowl Record: 11-3 (6-3) 2013 Season Recap Spoiler Week 02: Vs South Carolina Gamecocks W 24-7 Week 03: At East Carolina Pirates W 34-17 Week 04: At Kansas State Wildcats W 19-3 Week 05: Vs Indiana Hoosiers W 22-6 Week 06: At North Carolina Tar Heels W 23-6 Week 08: At #16 Maryland Terrapins W 27-17 Week 09: At Clemson Tigers W 30-0 Week 10: Vs Florida State Seminoles L 6-20 Week 11: Vs Virginia Cavaliers W 34-17 Week 12: Vs Duke Blue Devils W 27-0 Week 13: Vs North Carolina State Wolfpack W 41-24 Week 14: At Wake Forest Demon Deacons W 34-24 Week 16: Vs Miami Hurricanes* W 40-37 Week 17: Vs #6 Troy Trojans# W 34-28 * - ACC Championship Game # - Orange Bowl Record: 13-1 (8-1) 2014 Season Recap Spoiler Week 02: Vs UL-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns W 35-0 Week 03: At #9 Florida Gators W 23-22 Week 04: Vs Minnesota Golden Gophers W 52-7 Week 05: Vs #17 Virginia Tech Hokies W 24-3 Week 06: At Colorado Buffaloes W 58-0 Week 07: At North Carolina Tar Heels W 28-7 Week 08: Vs Maryland Terrapins W 34-9 Week 09: Vs Clemson Tigers W 52-21 Week 10: At Florida State Seminoles W 33-17 Week 12: At Duke Blue Devils W 41-14 Week 13: At North Carolina State Wolfpack W 40-27 Week 14: Vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons W 55-32 Week 16: Vs #10 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets* W 44-7 Week 17: Vs #2 Oklahoma Sooners# W 26-23 * - ACC Championship Game # - BCS National Championship Record: 14-0 (9-0) 2015 Season Recap __________________ First Class Mogul - Over 100 Seasons and Counting! Last edited by mattynokes; 11-04-2011 at 01:49 AM.

07-25-2011, 12:03 AM	#3
mattynokes Pro OVR: 16 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 949	Re: Carolina Cruisers Dynasty - NCAA '12 Carolina Cruisers Carolina Cruisers Individual Records PASSING GAME YARDS: 404 - Gavin Todd (Vs Wake Forest 2014) 310 - Gavin Todd (@ Colorado 2014) 298 - Gavin Todd (Vs Clemson 2012) TOUCHDOWNS: 5 - Gavin Todd (Vs Wake Forest 2014) 4 - Gavin Todd (Vs Georgia Tech 2014) 4 - Gavin Todd (Vs Wake Forest 2012) SEASON YARDS: 3,103 - Gavin Todd (2014) TOUCHDOWNS: 29 - Gavin Todd (2014) CAREER YARDS: 10,600 - Gavin Todd (2011-14) TOUCHDOWNS: 86 - Gavin Todd (2011-14) RUSHING GAME YARDS: 255 - Jonathan Taylor (Vs Miami 2013) 244 - Jonathan Taylor (Vs Virginia 2013) 232 - Jonathan Taylor (Vs Georgia Tech 2014) TOUCHDOWNS: 4 - Jonathan Taylor (Vs Virginia 2013) 3 - Graham Thornburg (Vs Southern Miss 2015) 3 - Jonathan Taylor (Vs Clemson 2014) SEASON YARDS: 1,927 - Jonathan Taylor (2013) TOUCHDOWNS: 20 - Jonathan Taylor (2014) CAREER YARDS: 5,711 - Jonathan Taylor (2011-14) TOUCHDOWNS: 61 - Jonathan Taylor (2011-14) RECEIVING GAME CATCHES: 9 - Nick Nicholson (@ North Carolina 2014) 8 - Nick Nicholson (Vs Clemson 2014) 8 - Nick Nicholson (@ Colorado 2014) YARDS: 143 - Nick Nicholson (Vs Clemson 2014) 135 - Nick Nicholson (@ Colorado 2014) 134 - Dane Lewis (@ Wake Forest 2011) TOUCHDOWNS: 4 - Nick Nicholson (Vs Wake Forest 2014) 3 - Nick Nicholson (@ Colorado 2014) 3 - Dane Lewis (Vs Oregon 2012) SEASON CATCHES: 66 - Nick Nicholson (2014) YARDS: 1,024 - Nick Nicholson (2014) TOUCHDOWNS: 17 - Nick Nicholson (2014) CAREER CATCHES: 196 - Nick Nicholson (2011-14) YARDS: 3,318 - Nick Nicholson (2011-14) TOUCHDOWNS: 38 - Nick Nicholson (2011-14) DEFENSE GAME TACKLES: 11 - Marlon Poole (Vs Georgia Tech 2015) 11 - Todd Taylor (@ North Carolina 2014) 11 - Darius Williams (@ Maryland 2011) SACKS: 4.0 - Connor Tillman (Vs Duke 2011) 3.5 - Connor Tillman (Vs Duke 2011) 3.0 - Connor Tillman (Vs Oklahoma 2014) INTERCEPTIONS: 2 - Cooper Tillman (Vs Virginia Tech 2014) 2 - Cooper Tillman (Vs Florida Atlantic 2012) SEASON TACKLES: 85 - Todd Taylor (2014) SACKS: 18.5 - Connor Tillman (2011) INTERCEPTIONS: 8 - Christopher Johns (2014) CAREER TACKLES: 303 - Todd Taylor (2011-14) SACKS: 59.0 - Connor Tillman (2011-14) INTERCEPTIONS: 20 - Christopher Johns (2011-14) * - Single game records show the top three player that accomplished the record __________________ First Class Mogul - Over 100 Seasons and Counting! Last edited by mattynokes; 11-07-2011 at 06:14 PM.

07-25-2011, 12:07 PM	#5
xewrx Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Jul 2011	Re: Carolina Cruisers Dynasty - NCAA '12 Carolina Cruisers Carolina Joins ACC, Replaces Boston College “Breaking news out of ESPN Dallas/Fort Worth, and this is quite a doozy. TCU has apparently had second thoughts about joining the Big East, and athletic director Chris Del Conte has declined the offer extended to the Horned Frogs that would make them the ninth team in the Big East conference.” It was an eye-opening change of events, that's for sure. Everyone thought that TCU would have it made in an automatic qualifying conference, but the thrilling prospect of being a BCS buster in the Mountain West was possibly too good to resist. “Today is a disappointing day for the Big East Conference,” replied commissioner John Marinatto. “We're disappointed to see TCU go back to the Mountain West. Their success as a program would've been a very welcome addition to our roster, and seeing them reconsider is a tough pill to swallow.” When asked about the now vacant invitation, Marinatto replied, “It's tough to say right now, but we are looking to become a ten team conference. We're already in talks with Villanova, but to say we wouldn't extend TCU's invitation to someone else isn't a complete lie.” And it wasn't. The Big East eventually extended an offer to the ACC's Boston College to become the ninth/potentially tenth team in the Big East. “I think Boston College is a great addition for us,” Marinatto said in a report. “They're a program steeped in tradition and prestige, and would be a welcome challenge to contend for the conference championship year in and year out.” With Boston College out of the ACC, that left commissioner John D. Swafford one team short of a conference. He began scouring the southeastern region for a team that would fit into his conference and challenge the likes of Virginia Tech and Florida State. Swafford's invitation was sent out to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where Carolina University had recently established a football program. While the Athletic Director at Carolina wasn't available for a comment, head coach Matty Nokes was. “This is a great opportunity for us as a program to join a big name conference such as the ACC. I feel that we bring a lot of spirit and excitement as an up-and-coming football program, and we have the confidence to come in and compete with these great teams.” Probably the most intriguing aspect about the Carolina football program is something that's more commonly seen in high school football: players that play offense and defense, otherwise known as 'iron man'. “I understand the issues of having a team of players that play both sides of the ball, such as having the vitality to complete an entire season, much less a whole game,” replied Coach Nokes when asked about the controversy over having an 'iron man' team. “However, my guys are a talented bunch, and they are dedicated to the game of football. We'll be exiting to watch, that's for sure.” Last edited by xewrx; 11-01-2011 at 12:47 PM.

07-25-2011, 06:17 PM	#6
xewrx Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Jul 2011	Re: Carolina Cruisers Dynasty - NCAA '12 Carolina Cruisers 2011 Carolina Cruisers Preview *#5 - Gavin Todd (76)* QB/S: 6' 4” 200 Though he is listed as both a quarterback and strong safety, Todd is going to be expected to call the signals for the Cruisers offense. Not a threat to break 20 yard runs every down, but has the athleticism to extend a play with his feet. Good accuracy, but doesn't have spectacular strength for deep passes. *#43 – Jonathan Taylor (78)* TB/S: 6' 0” 215 A bruiser style of back, Taylor prefers contact and running defenders over, but has decent lateral speed to break outside. He's also a capable receiver option out of the backfield. Defensively, however, he's mediocre at best. #89 – Junior Washington (78) FB/OLB: 6' 0” 245 On offense, Washington's role will be as a lead blocker to open up holes for Taylor, but may see a few carries during the season. Decent enough hands, might catch a few passes on occasion. A reliable defender with good speed on the outside. If the ball is near him, expect Junior to make a play on it. *#49 – Cameron White (68)* FB/OLB: 6' 3” 250 A true utility guy, White will see time anywhere from a fullback or tight end, to any position on the defensive front seven. A jack of all trades, basically. #12 – Nick Nicholson (77) WR/CB: 5' 10” 180 Don't let his smallish size fool you, Nicholson is a tough kid who's not afraid to go over the middle. He has great hands and can be counted on to make those tough catches in the middle of the field. His knowledge of routes help him in man-to-man coverage on defense, and has the leaping ability to break up passes. *#86 – Buster Washington (73)* TE/MLB: 6' 5” 250 Primarily a blocking tight end, but has possession receiver skills, giving Todd a big target over the middle. His lack of speed keeps him from playing outside linebacker, but is decent in run support. *#74 – Raymond Trudeaux (77)* LT/DE: 6' 6” 285 A balanced tackle, but slightly better in run blocking with okay footwork. As a DE, he's a good run stuffer and has a decent pass rush. *#63 – Bubba Trudeaux (77)* LG/DT: 6' 4” 325 The twin brother of LT/DE Raymond, Bubba is more of a pass blocker than a run blocker, with less than stellar footwork. His size makes him a good plug on defensive tackle, plugging any running lanes up the middle. *#72 – Carson Whaley (77)* C/DE: 6' 4” 275 A serviceable center, but nothing to really write home about. Doesn't really have pull-blocking speed, but can open up holes on runs up the gut. On defense, he's average across the board. Nothing spectacular about his game there. *#62 – Rick Dundee (70)* RT/DT – 6' 4” 310 Doesn't possess the speed and quickness to help on the outside, but has decent strength and footwork to help out on inside runs. Average on defense, is capable of putting pressure on the quarterback at times. *#94 – Zack Spruill (75)* LE/RT: 6' 5” 270 Doesn't have great speed, but his strength lies in powering through opposing lineman, and has the pursuit to wrap up scrambling quarterbacks and running backs should they get away. As a tackle, he's balanced, but not great. #99 – Thomas Hughes (72) DT/RG: 6' 2” 300 A run stopper with good strength, but has trouble wrapping up tackles at times. An average guard with okay speed and quickness to help outside on blocks. *#92 – Connor Tillman (78)* DT/RG: 6' 5” 325 See Hughes, but a better right guard on offense. *#46 – Kraig Kimball (77)* OLB/TE: 6' 4” 240 Known more for his skill in coverage with his speed and agility rather than a run stuffer. A serviceable tight end, has decent hands and can block if needed. *#41 – Todd Taylor (78)* MLB/TB: 6' 3” 245 An athletic body that can do a little of everything on the field. He's also a solid tailback when asked of him. *#14 – Christopher Johns (73)* CB/WR: 6' 2” 180 A balanced corner across the board, can man up, zone, and press with equal efficiency. Johns is more of a fourth option at receiver, and might catch a pass if the 1 and 2 guys are covered. *#37 – Cooper Tillman (77)* CB/WR: 6' 0” 190 A big time speed guy, Cooper can match up with opposing receivers well and keep up with them. His speed will also give him playing time as a running back on tosses and sweeps, as well as the return game. *#24 – E.M McBriar (72)* FS/WR: 6' 3" 200 A good zone coverage guy with the leaping ability to break up passes. A serviceable receiver, but not game changing. *#17 – Brandon Hughes (70)* SS/WR: 6' 0” 195 Hughes is a physical safety who thrives on slamming his pads against opposing receivers, jarring the ball out of their hands. At best, he's a fifth option at receiver, so chances are he won't see much offensive time. *#85 – Matt Eckert (80)* K: 5' 11” 170 Has the boot to nail longer field goals, but is inconsistent in his placement. *#15 – Toby Washington (80)* P/QB: 6' 1” 185 He's not the type that can consistently pin a team deep in their own territory, but has a big leg to drive the ball deep. His low speed keeps him in the pocket, and will have to rely on his smarts to be an effective quarterback. Last edited by xewrx; 11-01-2011 at 12:47 PM.

07-25-2011, 06:46 PM	#7
xewrx Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Jul 2011	Re: Carolina Cruisers Dynasty - NCAA '12 Carolina Cruisers 2011 Walk-Ons Coach Matty Nokes has issued in a public statement that he will accept applications from potential walk-ons to play for the Cruisers. After reviewing all applicants and holding workouts, Nokes has accepted the following players: *#61 – Floyd McAllister (64)* RG/DE: 6' 2” 265 An average run blocker, nothing that pops out. Nothing noteworthy on defense. *#6 – Dane Lewis (64)* WR/S: 6' 0” 175 Added for wideout depth, will more than likely compete with Brandon Hughes for the #5 receiver spot. Not expecting too much out of him on defense, either. *#1 – Darius Williams (64)* OLB/TB: 5' 11” 205 Just another addition for depth. Last edited by xewrx; 11-01-2011 at 12:48 PM. Reason: Wrong info

07-25-2011, 08:19 PM	#8
xewrx Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Jul 2011	Re: Carolina Cruisers Dynasty - NCAA '12 NCAA News Preseason Top 25 Poll 1. Oklahoma 2. Alabama 3. Stanford 4. LSU 5. Oregon 6. Ohio State 7. Oklahoma State 8. Boise State 9. Texas A&M 10. Florida State 11. Wisconsin 12. Auburn 13. South Carolina 14. TCU 15. Michigan State 16. Nebraska 17. Virginia Tech 18. Arkansan 19. Mississippi State 20. Florida 21. Notre Dame 22. Texas 23. Missouri 24. North Carolina State 25. Arizona State Atlantic Coastal Conference News Pre-Season Picks ACC Atlantic 1. #10 Florida State Seminoles 2. #24 North Carolina State Wolfpack 3. Clemson Tigers 4. Maryland Terrapins 5. Carolina Cruisers 6. Wake Forest Demon Deacons ACC Coastal 1. #17 Virginia Tech Hokies 2. Miami Hurricanes 3. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 4. North Carolina Tar Heels 5. Virginia Cavaliers 6. Duke Blue Devils Last edited by xewrx; 07-28-2011 at 08:37 AM.

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