RUSHING game ISNT very realistic...

[heavy_hitter]

I agree with the original poster.

You may get the running game to work, but as far as realistic blocking and a realistic running game 09 is far from it. The key is REALISTIC.

[GatorFan1963]

Running this year simply requires more patience. If you got way to used to running on the PS2/Xbox consoles then running in 09 is probably difficult. I'm not saying everything about it is realistic, but I am saying that it just "feels" better. For example, when I'm running thru a hole and a DT tackes me from behind, my momentum carries me that extra 4 yards or so, and the animations look real to go with it. In the older versions, running was purely a matter of hitting the sprint button....no patience required.

[callmetaternuts]

I love the running game, but can see where the OP thinks the jukes have to be used too much. I dont have trouble running north and south, but if i bounce it outside, or go one on one, thats when you use it. Ive had several long runs up the gut with nothing more than hitting the hole and following blockers.

[JBH3]

Quote: Originally Posted by callmetaternuts

I love the running game, but can see where the OP thinks the jukes have to be used too much. I dont have trouble running north and south, but if i bounce it outside, or go one on one, thats when you use it. Ive had several long runs up the gut with nothing more than hitting the hole and following blockers.

IMO they don't have to be used too much...You can just run 2, 3, or 4 yards and get tackled. NCAA 09 to me is unlike any other football game because some of the holes I see to run thru you could fill w/ a dumptruck. They can sometimes close fast as they should, but what running back goes thru a hole never having to make a move...?

I like playing CFB video games, but don't watch a whole lot of CFB once the NFL comes about. When I watch my Eagles play, Brian Westbrook, one of THE BEST backs in the league a lot of the time has to make that juke to "move" at the intial point of contact in order to break free. It doesn't seem too silly or "unrealistic" to me.

[userLoser]

The running game isn't realistic at all, it is an arcade running game. All you have to do is watch the videos posted on EA's website to realize that. Anyone who has ever watched a down of football can't tell me the last time they seen a running back make 3 spin moves, 2 jukes, break 5 tackles and take it to the house all on the same play.

I am still waiting for my RB to do one of those sideways flip maneuvers like we see in the oh so popular "mascot mash-up"

Wide Open gameplay........ give me a break.

[Pared]

Sorry Lisa. Have to say you're off-base with this one.

You can run the ball North-South or you can utilize the jukes. Either way is successful and quite honestly one of the saving graces in the game.

The blocking could use work but I can't recall any game that hasn't.

[Sheik]

traps work really well for me..
might just be my conference, but you have to be VERY patient.

[Clinton56]

this running version is the best in Ncaa so far.the underneath routes are too effective in the passing game but i think its the defense that needs a bump up