I am told that it is therapeutic to share one's pain after a traumatic event. My most recent Online Dynasty (vs. CPU) game has left some serious scars and I am in need of sharing and maybe even some therapy. If you can relate to this story, I plead with you to post (misery loves company).
I introduce to you, the World's Most Frustrating NCAA 13 loss EVER:
I am playing as my beloved UVA Cavaliers. We are 5-0 with notable wins over Georgia Tech and TCU. Our next opponent is against the 2-3 Duke Blue Devils. No sweat I think. Just play within my means and get the "W".
The first half for the most part goes as planned. I am up 14-0 with about 1 minute left in the half. Duke though shows signs of life and moves the ball to the 50. On a desperation pass, Duke hurls a deep ball to a man who is double covered, however, Duke comes down with it and rolls into the end zone for a score. Thus, it is only 14-7 at half and I clinch the controller in frustration (I think they call this foreshadowing of bad things to come).
The 3rd quarter goes pretty well for me and I score a nice touchdown and go up 21-7. I feel pretty confident going into the 4th quarter. This is where things begin to fall apart...
Duke rallies in the 4th and scores to make it 21-14. We go back and forth a couple times and I punt the ball back to Duke with less than two minutes to go.
In one of those patented EA "the computer is going to march the ball down the field and there is nothing you can do about it" drives, Duke pounds the rock. With less than a minute left, they toss the ball deep to a man who is TRIPLE covered and they come down with it, he spins, and scores!
It is 21-21 with about 45 seconds left.
Feeling a bit of panic, I toss a few precision strikes and get down to the Duke 20. With mere ticks on the clock, I put up a field goal and go up 24-21!! I let out a huge sigh of relief for not losing to a lesser opponent.
BUT there is 0:07 on the clock and I have to kick the ball back.
I kick the ball deep (I know, I know, should have squibbed it). The ball goes 2 yards deep into the end zone and the Duke returner brings it out.
0:06 - he gets to the 20, makes a spin move, breaks a tackle
0:05 - he gets to the 30, following his blockers who open up a seam
0:04 - he is at the 50, the kicker makes a desperation dive and misses
0:03 - he is at the 40 and in the clear - nothing but field in front of him
0:02 - The Band Is On The Field, The Band is On The Field!!
0:01 - he is at the 5 and he is going to score
0:00 - he is in, Duke Wins! Duke Wins!
I lost the game 28-24 with no time left by giving up a game winning 102 YARD kick return for a TD....I have never, ever been so humilated in my life.
I am going to take a break from NCAA 13 for awhile...maybe go get some fresh air or hug my dog. One can not shake the horror I have witnessed without some time for it all to process.
IF you can top this, please, please post.
I introduce to you, the World's Most Frustrating NCAA 13 loss EVER:
I am playing as my beloved UVA Cavaliers. We are 5-0 with notable wins over Georgia Tech and TCU. Our next opponent is against the 2-3 Duke Blue Devils. No sweat I think. Just play within my means and get the "W".
The first half for the most part goes as planned. I am up 14-0 with about 1 minute left in the half. Duke though shows signs of life and moves the ball to the 50. On a desperation pass, Duke hurls a deep ball to a man who is double covered, however, Duke comes down with it and rolls into the end zone for a score. Thus, it is only 14-7 at half and I clinch the controller in frustration (I think they call this foreshadowing of bad things to come).
The 3rd quarter goes pretty well for me and I score a nice touchdown and go up 21-7. I feel pretty confident going into the 4th quarter. This is where things begin to fall apart...
Duke rallies in the 4th and scores to make it 21-14. We go back and forth a couple times and I punt the ball back to Duke with less than two minutes to go.
In one of those patented EA "the computer is going to march the ball down the field and there is nothing you can do about it" drives, Duke pounds the rock. With less than a minute left, they toss the ball deep to a man who is TRIPLE covered and they come down with it, he spins, and scores!
It is 21-21 with about 45 seconds left.
Feeling a bit of panic, I toss a few precision strikes and get down to the Duke 20. With mere ticks on the clock, I put up a field goal and go up 24-21!! I let out a huge sigh of relief for not losing to a lesser opponent.
BUT there is 0:07 on the clock and I have to kick the ball back.
I kick the ball deep (I know, I know, should have squibbed it). The ball goes 2 yards deep into the end zone and the Duke returner brings it out.
0:06 - he gets to the 20, makes a spin move, breaks a tackle
0:05 - he gets to the 30, following his blockers who open up a seam
0:04 - he is at the 50, the kicker makes a desperation dive and misses
0:03 - he is at the 40 and in the clear - nothing but field in front of him
0:02 - The Band Is On The Field, The Band is On The Field!!
0:01 - he is at the 5 and he is going to score
0:00 - he is in, Duke Wins! Duke Wins!
I lost the game 28-24 with no time left by giving up a game winning 102 YARD kick return for a TD....I have never, ever been so humilated in my life.
I am going to take a break from NCAA 13 for awhile...maybe go get some fresh air or hug my dog. One can not shake the horror I have witnessed without some time for it all to process.
IF you can top this, please, please post.
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