Do you think Michigan State will be good on this game?

[squaremarker]

Quote: Originally Posted by ADW

I'm guessing they'll be one of the better offensive teams in the game considering the quarterback Stanton is rated fairly high. I'm interested in seeing EA's spin on their offense in general including their playbook which should be a spread.

Lots of spread formations, quick routes with a lot of crossing, many screen plays, lots of counter/misdirection runs (especially out of shotgun) and extremely ****ty defense.

[Spanky]

They will be good in this game because John L. Smith isn't coaching them.
In real life, however, with Smith calling the shots, 4-8 sounds about right.

[INeedShades]

Quote: Originally Posted by Nastrodamous

just like OSU

Whatever.

There should be an algorithm where Sparty is good against OOC opponents and the Big Ten B Teams, but fold when Ohio State or Michigan punches them in the mouth.

[ChicagoSparty]

Offense will be good, defense will suck. Special teams should be even worse than the defense.

[ksoul21]

Quote: Originally Posted by Nastrodamous

just like OSU

keep dreaming son.

[stabmasterb]

don't stress they'll be fine. you'll be able to hang with any offense and if you scheme a solid defense (bend but don't break) you should be able to jump up and bite some higher ranked teams. i never take a big ten team for granted, they're all dangerous. ok, maybe not indiana, but damn randal-el was fun behind center a few years back...

[Psyblast]

Quote: Originally Posted by ChicagoSparty

Special teams should be even worse than the defense.

"DANG COACHING MISTAKES!!!!!!!"

[rudyjuly2]

Quote: Originally Posted by Spanky

They will be good in this game because John L. Smith isn't coaching them. In real life, however, with Smith calling the shots, 4-8 sounds about right.

I just found that funny. Its almost like the Bad News Bears with these guys. To not spike the ball against OSU before the half and the mayhem afterwards, it was a major momentum shift that I'm sure EA will try to capture with their new meter.

It would be kind of neat if coaches were rated and the type of mental toughness they bring to their team.