Quick Coaching Philosophy Questions

[Brave22]

Ok here goes...

First I am curious if my philosophies affect recruiting or just simply the numbers I put up?

Also, as far as CPU would go, does the HC or OC philosophy affect the offensive play calling?

I am looking at upping the passing game for some of the schools I am playing against a want to know whose info to tweak and also which direction I move the slider (L/R) to pass the ball more often...

Also, as far as aggressiveness goes, does that mean they'll go down the field more often or throw into double coverage or what?

Any help would be great...thanks!

[TimLawNYC]

I'm not 100% sure about a lot of this, but my understanding is that Coach Settings only affect CPU actions during games--so if you play each snap, they have no real effect on gameplay, but when you sim, these settings dictate coach behavior and play calling.

Your "Playing Style" grade with recruits is determined in large part by your Coaching Philosophy settings. I think it ties into player tendencies; i.e., if your defensive philosophy is set heavily to pass coverage, then an LB recruit with "Coverage" tendency will give your team a higher Playing Style rating than an LB recruit whose tendency is "Run Stopper".

[jello1717]

Quote: Originally Posted by TimLawNYC

I'm not 100% sure about a lot of this, but my understanding is that Coach Settings only affect CPU actions during games--so if you play each snap, they have no real effect on gameplay, but when you sim, these settings dictate coach behavior and play calling. Your "Playing Style" grade with recruits is determined in large part by your Coaching Philosophy settings. I think it ties into player tendencies; i.e., if your defensive philosophy is set heavily to pass coverage, then an LB recruit with "Coverage" tendency will give your team a higher Playing Style rating than an LB recruit whose tendency is "Run Stopper".

Playing style is based 100% on player stats/depth chart. In your example, if you're recruiting a coverage OLB, if the guys in your OLB depth charts (note I didn't say your OLBs) have a lot of INTs, then you'll have a high coverage OLB rating.

This is really, really stupid, but you can cheat the system because of this. IE. put all of your leading INTers (which are probably CBs and safeties) into your OLB depth charts and you'll have a high coverage OLB grade. Likewise, if you put all of your leading rushers into your QB depth chart and you'll have a high scrambler QB rating.

[Brave22]

Hmm, I never thought of that...that's an interesting cheat...

One question I didn't see answered...

As far as coaching philosophies for CPU coached teams (or simming)


How exactly does the run/pass offense work as well as the aggressive/conservative sliders?

IOW: which way do I move them to be more oriented in one way or another...

I notice the number on the left moves up as you move right and down as you move left...it didn't make much sense to me the way the GUI looks

[jello1717]

Quote: Originally Posted by Brave22

Hmm, I never thought of that...that's an interesting cheat... One question I didn't see answered... As far as coaching philosophies for CPU coached teams (or simming) How exactly does the run/pass offense work as well as the aggressive/conservative sliders? IOW: which way do I move them to be more oriented in one way or another... I notice the number on the left moves up as you move right and down as you move left...it didn't make much sense to me the way the GUI looks

You're over thinking it.

Move the slider closer to Run and they'll run more.
Move the slider closer to Pass and they'll pass more.