Ive figured out why the running game is so unrealistic

[Trip Se7ens]

I have the hardest time running on AA...... then again I'm using SEC's sliders too.

[boritter]

I'm currently playing on AA w/ my run block set to 70 & CPU run D set to 85 or 90. Someone on OS said that the O-line is clueless unless they are 70 or higher, and I agree. This is working very well for me. I've noticed:

*My players block intelligently (they almost never run past their assigned defender) and they react faster.

*I rarely see the animation where a CPU D-linemen slides off a block and tackles me all in one motion. For the first time in NCAA 12 my RB is being tackled by LBs & safeties.

If anyone is having running issues on AA I recommend setting human run block to 70 and CPU run D to 85-100 (depending on your skill & your team's rating). When I play as Colorado 85 works perfect. If I use a team with talented players 90 or 95 works best.

[makaveli_Reborn]

The fact that on AA and Heisman the playside corner (who somehow magically knows he's the playside corner) makes an immediate beeline for the RB no matter what his assignment is on the play is also a pretty big factor here.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpn_DXww3Es

[blklightning]

linemen either block the wrong guy by going straight to the second level or they don't hold a block at all. plus, in pass protection, if a guy gets past them, most of the time they just give up and stand there doing nothing. line play in this game is still a joke.

[sccavs64]

Quote: Originally Posted by Catamount53

I agree with what you're saying and I'll add a few more blocking issues. 1) Blockers give up as soon as they are beat. Once a blocker is beaten by a defender, they immediately go after a new player regardless of how important the initial block is to the play. 2) Lineman never try to get there backs to the hole. This makes it much easier for DL to get off of their blocks and make a tackle. Also, on stretch plays blockers need to get to the outside of the players they are blocking to make an edge. 3) Blockers do not adjust to blitzes. This is basic football. If you have a combo block and see that the LB is blitzing, then you need to adjust and have one player block the DT and the other block the LB.

As a left tackle all my high school football career, #3 is the most annoying part of offense on this game. Countless times, pulling guards and even more so fullbacks just run by blitzing linebackers coming through the A gaps. I started running more out of ace and singleback formations so I dont have to deal with a dumb fullback.

[Romain El 82]

I have another theory...I've noticed on all types of runs, including read option keepers, that if you don't use the sprint/turbo button you're less likely to get swarmed under and tackled, even if you have a hole/the edge. Really weird.

[thor-17]

Quote: Originally Posted by Romain El 82

I have another theory...I've noticed on all types of runs, including read option keepers, that if you don't use the sprint/turbo button you're less likely to get swarmed under and tackled, even if you have a hole/the edge. Really weird.

I've noticed that also. It's like a magnet. The defense will stop what they are doing and find you. I wonder if it's encoded in there, some kind of key. It's like a moth to a flame.