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  • RaychelSnr
    Executive Editor
    • Jan 2007
    • 4845

    #1

    NCAA Football 09 Beginners' Tips

    With just two weeks left until NCAA Football 09 is released, our very own Wil McCombs has decided to give the beginners to the NCAA Football series a bit of a primer so they can feel ready when July 15 comes. Check out his article, NCAA Football 09 Beginners Tips.

    "Even though lambasting human opponents is far more satisfying, NCAA gamers spend a good share of time squaring off against the computer AI, especially in dynasty play. Thus, for beginners, discovering ways to pummel CPU foes is a crucial first step. Here are some basic suggestions."
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  • cman
    Rookie
    • Apr 2004
    • 202

    #2
    Good tips, will try them out!

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    • kalief24
      Rookie
      • Nov 2007
      • 24

      #3
      cann we get some tips on shedding blocks. it seems really hard to do

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      • Mr. Moustafa
        Rookie
        • Sep 2006
        • 231

        #4
        Re: NCAA Football 09 Beginners' Tips

        Great tips! I'd like to add a tip for the running gam. When I play with people I notice that a lot of people just hold the sprint button right when they get the ball. I think it's way more effective to sprint once you pick the hole. It makes the runner easier to control which really makes hitting the right hole a lot easier. And I'm sure it will be more important to do so in 09 with all the cutback opportunities.

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        • mwjr
          MVP
          • Jul 2004
          • 1393

          #5
          "Life seems bleak in your mid-twenties."

          LMAO!

          Brother, you're in for a world of hurt if it's looking bleak now.

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          • BoomerSooner11
            MVP
            • Jun 2008
            • 2203

            #6
            Re: NCAA Football 09 Beginners' Tips

            lol, nice article.
            11-2

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            • Luca Brasi
              Banned
              • May 2008
              • 292

              #7
              Wait till you hit your 30's dude. Pfft.

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              • Freezer Boy
                Rookie
                • Aug 2006
                • 228

                #8
                Nice tips, because I always struggle on defense and could use all the tips I can get.
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                • blurredvision
                  Rookie
                  • Sep 2003
                  • 135

                  #9
                  Re: NCAA Football 09 Beginners' Tips

                  Originally posted by Mr. Moustafa
                  Great tips! I'd like to add a tip for the running gam. When I play with people I notice that a lot of people just hold the sprint button right when they get the ball. I think it's way more effective to sprint once you pick the hole. It makes the runner easier to control which really makes hitting the right hole a lot easier. And I'm sure it will be more important to do so in 09 with all the cutback opportunities.
                  I learned this a couple of years back. But I think it's best not to hit the sprint button not for control reasons, but so your blockers (FB, TE, linemen) can get into position first. I used to hit the sprint as soon as I took the handoff, and I eventually realized that I was basically getting to the right spot, only a half-second too early, which makes all the difference.

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                  • stoncold32
                    MVP
                    • Jul 2002
                    • 3588

                    #10
                    Re: NCAA Football 09 Beginners' Tips

                    Originally posted by mwjr
                    "Life seems bleak in your mid-twenties."

                    LMAO!

                    Brother, you're in for a world of hurt if it's looking bleak now.
                    At 26, I can say I somewhat agree with this statement....lol

                    I remember the days of going to class in college until noon, coming back home eating, then playing a game of NCAA '04, or taking a nap/go to the mall/or work out.

                    College ='ed Freedom

                    lol

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                    • RaychelSnr
                      Executive Editor
                      • Jan 2007
                      • 4845

                      #11
                      Originally posted by stoncold32
                      At 26, I can say I somewhat agree with this statement....lol

                      I remember the days of going to class in college until noon, coming back home eating, then playing a game of NCAA '04, or taking a nap/go to the mall/or work out.

                      College ='ed Freedom

                      lol
                      I might cry at all this talk of getting old
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                      • adembroski
                        49ers
                        • Jul 2002
                        • 5829

                        #12
                        Cover 4 is the most underrated coverage in Madden, and that's why it's used far more in the NFL and NCAA than it is in video gaming.

                        Cover 4 is my primary coverage in the redzone (as it is for several NFL teams) because with such a short field, the guys deep are almost as effective as underneath.
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                        • chapmanosu1
                          Rookie
                          • Oct 2007
                          • 439

                          #13
                          Re: NCAA Football 09 Beginners' Tips

                          Originally posted by stoncold32
                          At 26, I can say I somewhat agree with this statement....lol

                          I remember the days of going to class in college until noon, coming back home eating, then playing a game of NCAA '04, or taking a nap/go to the mall/or work out.

                          College ='ed Freedom

                          lol
                          Just entering the prime college years! I can't wait to do whatever, whenever...and play some NCAA 09.

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                          • stoncold32
                            MVP
                            • Jul 2002
                            • 3588

                            #14
                            Re: NCAA Football 09 Beginners' Tips

                            Originally posted by chapmanosu1
                            Just entering the prime college years! I can't wait to do whatever, whenever...and play some NCAA 09.
                            Yeah the only difference is, college football in real life was AWESOME at that time, especially being at a powerhouse school. Every year I was at OU, our team was awesome, although we never won the NC, we beat Texas every year which is right behind a natioal title in terms of bragging rights. Not only that, but there were great players that year, Cadillac Williams, Ell Roberson, Mike Williams, Bush, Leinart....the list goes on and on. It just seemed like everyone was so stacked. Then NCAA 2004 came out and did the best job EVER at recreating that, and making it fun. I think every male in the city of Norman owned that game. lol

                            Originally posted by MMChrisS
                            I might cry at all this talk of getting old
                            Funny, I see you're from Norman....did you go to OU as well?

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                            • texbuk84
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                              • Apr 2006
                              • 1277

                              #15
                              nice article, great way to star for beginners.
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