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  • katahdan
    MyEras Afficionado
    • Jul 2003
    • 224

    #1066
    Re: ACQB M10 Franchise Game Discussion/Ish-Talking Thread

    Originally posted by CreatineKasey
    Nice efficiency in your first game, Danny!

    I've put hours into learning my PIT playbook so I can stop sucking on offense. I've racked up some 40+ point games with them recently.. They are capable, I just need to harness their power. Roethlisberger throws so good off PA and on the run.

    Anyone know how to throw jump balls? I am just trying to figure out how to utilize tall WR's. For example, if you had Moss or Calvin Johnson, are you able to throw a jump ball against ANY single coverage (zone OR man) and have a shot at the ball? Have people tried under-throwing on purpose against zones to get a jump ball? I may try this out tomorrow.

    Also, anyone else notice run blocking got a lot better? They definitely adjusted the default slider for that aspect of the game. I'm getting a lot better blocking, especially on pulls. I like it, it forces opponents to respect the run, not try to sit in dime and let their miraculous block shedding DL stop power runs. I had insanely good success running powers and isos against DB heavy defenses. This is definitely for the better.
    Thanks CK! Garrard had a great game due to the Mike Thomas' YAC. Thomas is nice little receiver for the slot. He drops some passes in practice mode; but he's dangerous when he does catch the ball in space. MJD had an outstanding game; both of his big runs went for scores. MJD is definitely one of the more dangerous backs in this game.

    Autumn passed along a tip where it helps to make line audibles on running plays (Aggresive if running the middle; left/right for the runs to sidelines). When I do this, I am able to run the toss plays and get 3 or 4 yards... sometimes even more.
    Last edited by katahdan; 09-27-2009, 08:09 AM.
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    • CreatineKasey
      MVP
      • Sep 2007
      • 4897

      #1067
      Re: ACQB M10 Franchise Game Discussion/Ish-Talking Thread

      Originally posted by boxboy99
      The best way I find to get a jump ball is one on one man coverage down field with user catching. I tend to try to slight over throw the ball. I have never tried to under throw the ball before, I think with the engine the ball would comeback too low and your giving the DB too much a chance to comeback to the ball at a low point in Madden.

      Run blocking is definately better post patch. I have been getting gashed my the run lately, previous to the patch I would run a cover 1 man to shut the down the pass and it could stop the run as well. I find that defense is worthless against the run now, I have had to scheme around and find that zone blitzes seem more effective against the run because if they get into the secondary there is help to stop from breaking the big run. In C1 defense if my LB missed I was in trouble. Overall zone seems more effective than before and man seems a bit less effective than before. These are all good things but I have had to learn the hard way. It is very exciting to see the run game look effective in a Madden game.
      I play run D like I played it in APF: Gap control and man power. If I NEED a stop I'll put 8 in the box and guess on a gap call to the right area. It usually works. If I need a 0 yard gain or less and I know the A gap run is coming, I'll call the according blitz.

      It seems like what you need to call to get run stops depends on the talent of your team against the run. With teams like Cincinnati who lacks talent against the run, I've had to blitz guys and always keep SS Roy Williams in the box against base sets. With Pittsburgh, an awesome defense, I just need to be sound in my alignment and smart with my DL gap calls. I don't need to blitz very often, though. The front 7 just plays their area and oftentimes beat their men.

      This also may be coming down to the type of defense: 3-4's seem to run that 2 gap system, and 4-3's with the penetrating 1 gap. Generally the type of DL reflect this. Cincy's DL is far weaker and faster than PIT's. Ever notice how easy it is to run on Indy... and not on MIN? The strength of those DT's go a long way. The Jets are a b*tch to run inside against too with Jenkins.

      @ DJ = I hope all is well, bud.. we'll hear from you soon
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      • sportyguyfl31
        MVP
        • Nov 2005
        • 4745

        #1068
        Re: ACQB M10 Franchise Game Discussion/Ish-Talking Thread

        Originally posted by CreatineKasey
        I play run D like I played it in APF: Gap control and man power. If I NEED a stop I'll put 8 in the box and guess on a gap call to the right area. It usually works. If I need a 0 yard gain or less and I know the A gap run is coming, I'll call the according blitz.

        It seems like what you need to call to get run stops depends on the talent of your team against the run. With teams like Cincinnati who lacks talent against the run, I've had to blitz guys and always keep SS Roy Williams in the box against base sets. With Pittsburgh, an awesome defense, I just need to be sound in my alignment and smart with my DL gap calls. I don't need to blitz very often, though. The front 7 just plays their area and oftentimes beat their men.

        This also may be coming down to the type of defense: 3-4's seem to run that 2 gap system, and 4-3's with the penetrating 1 gap. Generally the type of DL reflect this. Cincy's DL is far weaker and faster than PIT's. Ever notice how easy it is to run on Indy... and not on MIN? The strength of those DT's go a long way. The Jets are a b*tch to run inside against too with Jenkins.

        @ DJ = I hope all is well, bud.. we'll hear from you soon

        I have a difficult time with play recognition, because I try to key off of the OL...its not easy to do in this game.

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        • LBzrule
          Hall Of Fame
          • Jul 2002
          • 13085

          #1069
          Re: ACQB M10 Franchise Game Discussion/Ish-Talking Thread

          Ok KC Chiefs let me know when you want to roll with this thing.

          LB

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          • DocHolliday
            Farewell and 'ado
            • Oct 2002
            • 4698

            #1070
            Re: ACQB M10 Franchise Game Discussion/Ish-Talking Thread

            Im back home Boxboy, gonna watch some football (finally!), then we shall play. I look forward to it.

            BTW August Badvibes is still in, he should be contacting you soon. hes is kinda a rookie with PM's and stuff.
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            • boxboy99
              MVP
              • Feb 2006
              • 2320

              #1071
              Re: ACQB M10 Franchise Game Discussion/Ish-Talking Thread

              Originally posted by DocHolliday
              Im back home Boxboy, gonna watch some football (finally!), then we shall play. I look forward to it.

              BTW August Badvibes is still in, he should be contacting you soon. hes is kinda a rookie with PM's and stuff.
              Sounds good, whenever your ready.... I'm watching the game.
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              2016: 96-66 - Lost Game 7 of WS (18 innings to Red Sox)
              2017: 93-69 - Swept by Red Sox in World Series
              2018: 100-62 - Swept by Dodgers in NLCS
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              • mKoz26
                In case you forgot...
                • Jan 2009
                • 4685

                #1072
                Re: ACQB M10 Franchise Game Discussion/Ish-Talking Thread

                The Bears opened up their season with a 38-17 victory over the rival Green Bay Packers.

                The story of the game? Turnovers. The Bears' defense picked off Aaron Rodgers 8 times. That was not a typo. 8 times. The Packers' defense added another 3 takeaways themselves, stripping Bears' RB Matt Forte twice and picking off Jay Cutler once. At one point in the game, 3 straight plays resulted in interceptions.

                But the defense was not the only reason the Bears won. Jay Cutler played efficiently, going 12-17 and tallying 154 yards. He also had 2 touchdowns and the interception already mentioned. Matt Forte added 75 yards on the ground on 19 carries, giving the Bears a perfect balance on offense.

                And, as always, special teams came up big for the Monsters of the Midway. Devin Hester returned a kickoff 104 yards to the house, and averaged 49.7 yards per kick return.

                An all-around great game for the Bears.

                Bears' Stats:

                Passing:
                Jay Cutler - 12-17 154 yards; 2 TDs, 1 INT; 113.3 Passer Rating.

                Rushing:
                Matt Forte - 19 carries 75 yards; 3.9 yards per carry; 2 fumbles
                Adrian Peterson - 7 carries 20 yards; 2.8 yards per carry

                Receiving:
                Greg Olsen - 5 catches 85 yards; 1 TD
                Devin Hester - 3 catches 25 yards; 1 TD
                Earl Bennett - 2 catches 37 yards

                Defense:
                Brian Urlacher - 3 INTs (all user)
                Kevin Payne - 2 INTs; 1 TD
                Zack Bowman - 1 INT
                Josh Bullocks - 1 INT
                Nathan Vasher - 1 INT

                Good game grunt.
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                @CDonkey26

                Originally posted by baumy300
                Yeah, she may be a bit of a beotch, but you get back to me when you find out a way to motorboat personality...

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                • CreatineKasey
                  MVP
                  • Sep 2007
                  • 4897

                  #1073
                  Re: ACQB M10 Franchise Game Discussion/Ish-Talking Thread

                  Kosch I am not looking forward to our rematch. I've followed your games and you have consistently progressed since the game came out. You definitely have a good handle of the game at this point. Grunt is no slouch... nice win!
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                  • mKoz26
                    In case you forgot...
                    • Jan 2009
                    • 4685

                    #1074
                    Re: ACQB M10 Franchise Game Discussion/Ish-Talking Thread

                    Originally posted by CreatineKasey
                    Kosch I am not looking forward to our rematch. I've followed your games and you have consistently progressed since the game came out. You definitely have a good handle of the game at this point. Grunt is no slouch... nice win!
                    Haha thanks man but I'm not looking forward to the game either. You shut down my offense the last time we played, and my defense only thrives when we are playing from ahead. Should be a good one if I can get my offense going.
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                    @CDonkey26

                    Originally posted by baumy300
                    Yeah, she may be a bit of a beotch, but you get back to me when you find out a way to motorboat personality...

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                    • CreatineKasey
                      MVP
                      • Sep 2007
                      • 4897

                      #1075
                      Re: ACQB M10 Franchise Game Discussion/Ish-Talking Thread

                      Originally posted by mKoz26
                      Haha thanks man but I'm not looking forward to the game either. You shut down my offense the last time we played, and my defense only thrives when we are playing from ahead. Should be a good one if I can get my offense going.
                      I want to kill virtual Cutler after he beat my guys in real life!!!

                      Our game will be close unless the wheels just fall off one of our offenses, which I don't foresee at this point.
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                      • mKoz26
                        In case you forgot...
                        • Jan 2009
                        • 4685

                        #1076
                        Re: ACQB M10 Franchise Game Discussion/Ish-Talking Thread

                        Originally posted by CreatineKasey
                        I want to kill virtual Cutler after he beat my guys in real life!!!

                        Our game will be close unless the wheels just fall off one of our offenses, which I don't foresee at this point.
                        If you want a shot at Cutler, you've got to go through Forte. James Harrison will be eating grass all day.
                        Bears | Bulls | Cubs | Illinois | #Team3Some

                        @CDonkey26

                        Originally posted by baumy300
                        Yeah, she may be a bit of a beotch, but you get back to me when you find out a way to motorboat personality...

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                        • RogueHominid
                          Hall Of Fame
                          • Aug 2006
                          • 10903

                          #1077
                          Re: ACQB M10 Franchise Game Discussion/Ish-Talking Thread

                          Originally posted by mKoz26
                          The Bears opened up their season with a 38-17 victory over the rival Green Bay Packers.

                          The story of the game? Turnovers. The Bears' defense picked off Aaron Rodgers 8 times. That was not a typo. 8 times. The Packers' defense added another 3 takeaways themselves, stripping Bears' RB Matt Forte twice and picking off Jay Cutler once. At one point in the game, 3 straight plays resulted in interceptions.

                          But the defense was not the only reason the Bears won. Jay Cutler played efficiently, going 12-17 and tallying 154 yards. He also had 2 touchdowns and the interception already mentioned. Matt Forte added 75 yards on the ground on 19 carries, giving the Bears a perfect balance on offense.

                          And, as always, special teams came up big for the Monsters of the Midway. Devin Hester returned a kickoff 104 yards to the house, and averaged 49.7 yards per kick return.

                          An all-around great game for the Bears.

                          Bears' Stats:

                          Passing:
                          Jay Cutler - 12-17 154 yards; 2 TDs, 1 INT; 113.3 Passer Rating.

                          Rushing:
                          Matt Forte - 19 carries 75 yards; 3.9 yards per carry; 2 fumbles
                          Adrian Peterson - 7 carries 20 yards; 2.8 yards per carry

                          Receiving:
                          Greg Olsen - 5 catches 85 yards; 1 TD
                          Devin Hester - 3 catches 25 yards; 1 TD
                          Earl Bennett - 2 catches 37 yards

                          Defense:
                          Brian Urlacher - 3 INTs (all user)
                          Kevin Payne - 2 INTs; 1 TD
                          Zack Bowman - 1 INT
                          Josh Bullocks - 1 INT
                          Nathan Vasher - 1 INT

                          Good game grunt.
                          OMFG. 8 INT. Wow.

                          And only one for a TD . Looks like the roster update may have brought us something good.

                          Great game.

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                          • DocHolliday
                            Farewell and 'ado
                            • Oct 2002
                            • 4698

                            #1078
                            Re: ACQB M10 Franchise Game Discussion/Ish-Talking Thread

                            Boxboy, Im gonna jump on now and sign in. I should be ready to roll in like 15 minutes.

                            If your done watching the game, let me know. game time!
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                            • DocHolliday
                              Farewell and 'ado
                              • Oct 2002
                              • 4698

                              #1079
                              Re: ACQB M10 Franchise Game Discussion/Ish-Talking Thread

                              Good game Boxboy, im lucky I got ahead early. Gore is a beast.

                              My line gave my boy Warner some time!
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                              • boxboy99
                                MVP
                                • Feb 2006
                                • 2320

                                #1080
                                Re: ACQB M10 Franchise Game Discussion/Ish-Talking Thread

                                Originally posted by DocHolliday
                                Good game Boxboy, im lucky I got ahead early. Gore is a beast.

                                My line gave my boy Warner some time!
                                Yeah, great game. Your pass D is stout. I was confused all game long. It is not often that I throw 4 interceptions. I really am glad I didn't abandon my game plan or it would of gotten ugly. The two interceptions where Hill got hit really killed me. I thought I had time to get rid of the ball but each time someone closed quick. The first one before the half I was even thinking don't do anything stupid just keep it close at the half. The kickoff return by Breaston to start the third quarter put me away, I didn't want to have to pass the ball a lot. Overall it was a well played game on both sides. My team will clean up the turnover and kick coverage by the time you guys come back to Candle Stick later in the year.
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                                2015: 80-82
                                2016: 96-66 - Lost Game 7 of WS (18 innings to Red Sox)
                                2017: 93-69 - Swept by Red Sox in World Series
                                2018: 100-62 - Swept by Dodgers in NLCS
                                2019: 14-11

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