It Splits The Uprights...The story of kicker Sebastian Tucker (superstar M11 PS2)

[Chyli]

Re: It Splits The Uprights...The story of kicker Sebastian Tucker (superstar M11 PS2)

I had an interview a couple days ago, that mom saw. She emailed me today saying that “I raised you right, and don’t let money change me” it felt going knowing I was making her and dad proud. The interviewer asked me questions about how I felt about our upcoming opponents, and how to get a win this week. Nothing really breaking the mold or difficult.

Nonetheless, mom is happy so that’s good. Now, it’s on to practice so I get become more accurate when I kick, still can’t make long field goals which is hampering my ability to get on the field.

[Chyli]

Re: It Splits The Uprights...The story of kicker Sebastian Tucker (superstar M11 PS2)

Its November 8th, and we got done playing the Panthers the other night. The gameplay was drawn up well and well executed by our team. We we ahead 24-7 at the half. Jeremy Shockey caught a 2-yard pass from Daniel, but left for the locker room right after with an unknown injury as he got drilled hard in the hip after the catch. Chase Daniel went down with an injury on the next drive, but third string quarterback Sean Canfield tossed a 6-yard score to Colston to make it the 24-7 score.

Our defense only gave up 10 more points as we sacked Matt Moore 4 times in the second half; led by Sedrick Ellis with 2, Alex Brown with 1 and Vilma with 1. Hartley kicked in a pair of field goals to end with a 30-17 victory.

Reggie Bush got the offensive game ball for 139 yards on 24 attempts, 1 TD

Jonathan Vilma for the defensive game ball with 9 tackles (3 for loss), 1 sack, 1 forced fumble.

Back to the grind I go after a day off, we are in ‘playoff mode’

[Chyli]

Re: It Splits The Uprights...The story of kicker Sebastian Tucker (superstar M11 PS2)

Just found out that Jeremy Shockey suffered a dislocated hip last week on the hit he took. He is gonna be out for the season, moving David Thomas and Ed flow rookie Jimmy Graham up the depth chart. I haven’t heard any talk of signing other right ends to fill the void, but I suppose that’s up to the general manager to determine.

This week the team is on our bye week, giving mea couple days off. Maybe I can Skype with mom and dad?

[Chyli]

Re: It Splits The Uprights...The story of kicker Sebastian Tucker (superstar M11 PS2)

Just got done having a Skype with mom and dad. They are doing good, they’ve traveled a couple times since I’ve been drafted. They went to the Oregon coast before winter came. They said Lincoln City and the beach were both beautiful. They found some pretty handblown glass shops and bought something as a souvenir.

Mom got into scrapbooking, and is saving up all the stories she ever finds about me, it started with the interview I did last week. She’s crazy, but I love her.

Dad went fishing towards the end of September with some old retired buddies, didn’t catch nothing but had a good time though.

I miss them, I’ll have to see them in the off-season for sure.

Next up us versus the Seahawks in Louisiana. It will be tough, they have an explosive offense, they are fighting in the NFC West.

[Chyli]

Re: It Splits The Uprights...The story of kicker Sebastian Tucker (superstar M11 PS2)

We lost a close one at home and fell to 6-4 on the year. Hasselbeck was on punt in the first half, throwing long touchdown passes to Deon Butler and Houshmandzadeh. We put up 13 points in the e first half on a Pierre Thomas run and pair of field goals. Seatttle kicked a late field goal to go up 16-13 at the half.

Our defense played well, but we miss Brees’ leadership and talent on the field. We lost 26-20, because our offense couldn’t move the ball for beans. The rest of the year will be ‘pins and needles’ until we get our offensive playmakers back.

[Chyli]

Re: It Splits The Uprights...The story of kicker Sebastian Tucker (superstar M11 PS2)

We have a quick turnaround as we play Thanksgiving Day versus the Dallas Cowboys. My agent informed me I have an interview on Wednesday the 24th, so I look forward to that.

[Chyli]

Re: It Splits The Uprights...The story of kicker Sebastian Tucker (superstar M11 PS2)

Last night was a solid win for our team, we played from start to finish...”60 minutes of football” as Coach Payton says. Our defense gave up a pair of touchdowns in the first and third quarter. Our team scored in bunches in the second half to put the game away.

Bush got a pair of rushing touchdowns, but Garret Hartley was the man today. He went 3/3 in field goals and 3/3 on extra points accounting for 12 of our points.

Reggie Bush got the offensive game ball, rushing for 128 yards on 25 attempts, 2 rushing touchdowns while catching 3 balls for 24 yards

Jonathan Vilma got the defensive game ball for 2 tackles and 2 sacks.

[Chyli]

Re: It Splits The Uprights...The story of kicker Sebastian Tucker (superstar M11 PS2)

My practices aren’t going that well. I’m barely able to make long 40-yard attempts. My leg strength isn’t were I want it to be, and I’m worried the I may be expendable since Garrett Hartley has been so dominant this year.

We face the Bengals this week, in Cincinnati. If we win, we will be one game closer to clinching the NFC South. At least I haven’t been called into the office yet so there’s hope for me yet.

[Chyli]

Re: It Splits The Uprights...The story of kicker Sebastian Tucker (superstar M11 PS2)

The game was a nail biter, as we barely escaped Cincinnati with a win. We went into the locker room at the half down 14-7. Carson Palmer was effective by throwing for two touchdowns.

We came back in the second half though as Reggie Bush ran for a touchdown in the third and fourth quarter to eek out the victory. Our defense picked off Palmer on his last drove to seal the deal.

The offensive game ball went to Reggie Bush, who ran for 107 yards on 27 attempts, scoring all 3 touchdowns for us.

The defensive game ball went to Tracy Porter for his 2 tackles and game-winning interception.

[Chyli]

Re: It Splits The Uprights...The story of kicker Sebastian Tucker (superstar M11 PS2)

We played well yesterday versus the Rams given we were playing our third string quarterback. Chase Daniel was knocked out of the game early with a potential concussion. Our defense played well, holding the Rams to 10 points in the first half. The Rams got a defensive touchdown towards the end of the half as John Henderson sacked Canfield as the ball popped out. James Laurinaitis recovered and got the 4-yard score to go up 10-7.

The second half was all Rams as they put up 10 more points as Ronald Bartell picked off Canfield and ran it back for the 27-yard interception touchdown. The Rams won 20-10, Daniel seemed okay after the game getting on the bus, so hopefully he will be cleared by the league to play next week. Brees is still out for the next 2 weeks so we need to stay afloat.

We are in a three-way tie for 1st place in our division at 8-5. We own the tiebreaker currently as Atlanta and Carolina are 2nd and 3rd.

[Chyli]

Re: It Splits The Uprights...The story of kicker Sebastian Tucker (superstar M11 PS2)

Baltimore’s defense came to play as they shut out our offense for the entire second half. We got a touchdown rush from Bush of 2-yards and Hartley made a field goal to spot us 10 in the first quarter.

The second quarter was all Ravens as Heap scored a touchdown and Billy Cundoff got a pair of field goals. That was all the points either team would score, giving Baltimore the 13-10 victory.

There might be a chance I play as Garrett Hartley missed a pair of field goals today. He’s 22/35 for the year which has to play in my favor...right.

The Panthers jumped over us for the NFC South lead, but Brees is expected back any week now to help out our offense.

[Chyli]

Re: It Splits The Uprights...The story of kicker Sebastian Tucker (superstar M11 PS2)

We just had a big game versus the Flacons on Monday Night Football. Drew Brees came back after his recovery. He showed that he didn’t skip a beat as he threw for almost 350 yards on 80% completion rate. He tossed 4 touchdowns under the bright lights. We won 42-21, and are still 1 game back of the Panthers. At least we are now 1 game ahead of Atlanta so we have a little breathing room I suppose.

The offensive game ball went to Brees of course for his stellar performance

The defensive game ball went to Jonathan Vilma for his 7 tackles and 1 sack on the night

[Chyli]

Re: It Splits The Uprights...The story of kicker Sebastian Tucker (superstar M11 PS2)

Garett Hartley could be on the ‘hot seat’ as he missed 3 game winning field goal attempt in the final quarter of the regular season finale versus the Buccaneers. Neither offense was prolific as we lost 9-7. Brees was taken out of the game after the first quarter with what appeared to be a shoulder injury. He was able to rerun in the final quarter, but he didn’t look the same.

He tossed an interception, but it was tipped at the line.

We ended the season with a 9-7 record and missed the playoffs. I guess there’s always next year I suppose. Maybe I’ll get to play next year, otherwise I may have to explore other teams after next year since my contract will be up.

[Chyli]

Re: It Splits The Uprights...The story of kicker Sebastian Tucker (superstar M11 PS2)


Patriots’ QB Tom Brady was the NFL MVP

49ers’ HB Frank Gore was OPOY

Panthers’ MLB Jon Beason was DPOY

Chargers’ HB Ryan Mathews was named OROY

Falcons’ OLB Sean Weatherspoon was named DROY

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I watched the Pro Bowl from my parents couch, it was nice to catch up and just relax for a bit. I am bummed we didn’t make the playoffs, but family is great too. The NFC beat the AFC which is nice for bragging right I imagine at the very least.

I rooted for Heath Evans and Marques Colston whom were representing the Saints offense. Sedrick Ellis and Tony Hargrove each had 1 tackle in the victory.

[Chyli]

Re: It Splits The Uprights...The story of kicker Sebastian Tucker (superstar M11 PS2)

The Saints had 2 picks in the first round. They selected Jared Starks, a North Carolina free safety with the 20th pick. They then drafted an Arizona tackle named Brian Carrier with the 26th pick. I hope they can put us over the top next year.

Mandatory camp is coming soon, I’m gonna have to leave my folks soon, but I cannot wait to get back to the game I love and compete for the starting job