I think we've all been clamoring for this for years. After about 15 games played with 8 minute quarters on Heisman, I can comfortably say that defensive/offensive lineman ratings finally MEAN something. I've seen Cameron Heyward dominate inferior lineman game after game. And I've also by the same token seen that DL from Iowa (help me out here) completely dominate my young sophomore RT all game, and when he went out due to an injury I could immediately tell a difference. This game has some issues but for the first time I think we should just appluad the guys at EA for hearing the fans and finally making line play matter! It's very refreshing to see, as speed isn't the most important factor in a good team anymore.
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Yeah a played North Carolina and Marvin Austin was in my backfield nearly every play. I hated it so much, but loved it at the same time. I love having to change your gameplan because of a computer playerOklahoma City Thunder
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I noticed this too, very happy with it. When I play Florida online I just throw interior running plays out the window because that DT is such a beast. Instead of being angry, I'm grateful for the challenge. I can't believe how much the developers have gotten right this year.Comment
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I've noticed that the farther through a game you get, the more the difference becomes prevalent. Playing online dynasty on All-America with sliders adjusted as SU vs PSU, I was doing okay in the first half, but as the game wore on, my line just couldn't do anything and PSU easily dominated.Comment
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The only problem is ANY defensive lineman can dominate games with that ridiculously over done jump the snap gameplan "feature". Any defensive line can wreak havoc with that.Comment
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The only gameplan feature I ever use is the chew clock. Everything else seems over done as far as effectiveness is concerned.
Not to mention I notice the CPU jumping the snap(bottom of screen, says 'jumped the snap' or whatever) about 90% of the time, granted it doesn't always turn into the crazy blitzing mayhem that you would think it would..but still. It's the principle of the matter.Huskers | Chelsea FC | Minnesota United | OmahaComment
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YES, I played FSU n Nathan Williams(DE ohio state) had 9 tackles, 5 for loss, a FF and 3 sacks.....and Heyward is a MONSTER!Comment
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I just played Alabama with Duke in my online dynasty and yea the front 4 aboslutely dominated the line of scrimmage.couldnt run,couldnt pass and they rarely blitzed lol was uglyComment
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Maybe Ohio State just has a good line..but even in games I've played in my Fresno State dynasty I've not been hit behind the line an inordinate amount of times. Jump the snap is finally down to a level where it's not like Tecmo Bowl this year in my opinion.PSN: Maserati_Bryan17Comment
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I agree...in my last OD game my DT had 11 tlk, 5 TFL and 2 sacks. It was an awesome feeling to see a D-Lineman dominate.Comment
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You have to constantly mix up your snap count vs jump the snap..it prevents them from teeing off every damn down, but the next time I draw an encroachment penalty in a quick ranked online game, will be the 1st.
But yeah, its good to have freedom of movement along the DL this year back.
One of the things that I like about this year, is that anyone can find a position that they are comfy controlling, and not feel like the AI around them is compromising them, in some way.Last edited by sportyguyfl31; 07-19-2010, 08:58 AM.Comment
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Hell yeaaaahhh... I have a DE whos a sophmore who broke all 3 school records in sacks... he has 12 sacks that leads all NCAA !!! Cant wait to play 2 more years with this stud.
and i play in the Sun Belt... but still..Comment
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In my first season of dynasty I wrecked offensive lines with Drake Nevis and Chancey Aghayere.
Just started my second season and my first game was against tOSU. I destroyed their QB with 6 sacks in the game with Mingo and Edwards.
I love the pressure you can put on the QB now and you can actually watch D-Linemen stop the running backs as well in the backfield.
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