Slave Famous Become Wrath 34079 Posts user info edit post |
Team assignments are as follows:
Big 10
Slave Famous Wisconsin Jaybee1200Michigan State ErnieOhio State Dynasty2004Michigan EZ2Score21iowa TreeTwista10 Penn State
Pac 10
tmmercerOregon markgoalStanford DalCowboysOregon State wolfpack2105California iceman72Washington HaLoUSC
TRADES FOR TEAMS ARE ALLOWED FROM NOW UNTIL SUNDAY NIGHT
THERE MUST BE SIX TEAMS IN EACH CONFERENCE...YOU CAN DO A STRAIGHT SWAP OR TRADE YOUR TEAM FOR ONE THAT ISN'T CHOSEN YET
REQUESTS FOR INDIANA, PURDUE, MINNESOTA, ILLINOIS, NORTHWESTER, ARIZONA, ARIZONA STATE, WASHINGTON STATE AND UCLA WILL BE SERVED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS
Gameplay Settings Difficulty: All American Quarter Length: 6 min Injuries: On Fatigue: On Ice the Kicker: On Quiz the QB: Off Homefield Advantage: On Penalties and Sliders default for now
Fair Gameplay Rules 1. Kickoffs: Onside kicks are not allowed unless you are a) behind 10 pts or more or b) you are behind in the 4th quarter. An occasional onside kick to surprise your opponent is ok but use them within reason.
2. Fourth Down: Whenever in a 4th down situation, the offensive player must punt unless it is a 4th and short situation from beyond your team's 40yd line or in your opponent's territory. Going for it while behind in a late game situation is also acceptable. As with onside kicks, an occasional fake or 4th down attempt in short yardage situations to catch your opponent off guard is fine.
3. Substitutions: Quite a few teams now have their own version of the wildcat formation, so using the in-game qb-hb player subs is acceptable. Manually substituting the hb for the qb in other formations to exploit the defensive AI isn't allowed.
4. QB Play: Whenever possible, stay inside the pocket unless you are forced out. Boot legs and designed roll outs are ok. Dropping back 20 yds or running around with a scrambling qb to complete a pass isn't allowed.
5. Sportsmanship: a) No running up the score. For our purposes, defeating your opponent by 35 points or more is excessive. b) Stat padding will be frowned upon especially against another user controlled team. When up by more than 2 scores late in the game, take advantage of the new Chew Clock feature and run the ball. Avoid getting an extra score when you can just run the clock out by kneeling.
6. Disconnects: These are an unfortunate consequence of playing online. Whenever 2 users are disconnected early in a game, the users will play a new game. If a disconnect occurs in the 2nd half, one of three things can happen: a) both coaches can agree to start a new game at 0-0 b) the team trailing can concede defeat (note: the trailing team will automatically concede defeat if losing by more than 2 scores with less than 2 min to go); or c) if an agreement can't be reached, I'll flip a coin. Heads-the team leading gets the win, Tails- a new game will be played *don't attempt to disconnect by pulling the plug because you're losing. Please report any suspected user disconnects of this type.
7. Game Scheduling: The league will advance every 3-4 days. If you're playing another user controlled team, it is your responsibility to contact the other player and get the game played.
8. Vacation/Extended Absence: Being gone more than 3 days will result in your team being put on autopilot and everything simulated. The team will be returned to your control when you return.
9. Misc: a) 1-AA(FCS) teams will be replaced with a 3* or above team of your choice. b) Default team playbook must be used c) 3 Strikes and you're out policy- 3 complaints will result in removal from the league. If a player is breaking one of the rules, let them know. If they continue, save a couple of the video highlights and send me a pm. d) Multiple restarts against cpu controlled teams will not be allowed. e) Rules may be added or amended at anytime.
I will get the league set up this weekend and send out invites. Post your gamertag in this thread. Anyone who doesn't respond to this thread by Sunday night is at risk of being replaced.
Practice up with your squad this weekend and we'll get rolling on Monday.
[Edited on July 16, 2010 at 2:21 PM. Reason : x]
7/16/2010 2:17:36 PM |
hey now Indianapolis Jones 14975 Posts user info edit post |
In on page 1. We all go to Penn State.
[Edited on July 16, 2010 at 2:23 PM. Reason : f] 7/16/2010 2:18:52 PM |
Slave Famous Become Wrath 34079 Posts user info edit post |
Also, real life moves will come into play
USC will lose Henderson
Oregon will lose Masoli, and James will sit for the first game
Post any other news on teams here 7/16/2010 2:27:33 PM |
NyM410 J-E-T-S 50085 Posts user info edit post |
Four games until JB bitches out. 7/16/2010 2:28:43 PM |
hey now Indianapolis Jones 14975 Posts user info edit post |
HaLo should only be allowed to offer 15 schollys. 7/16/2010 2:29:03 PM |
EZ2Score21 All American 1115 Posts user info edit post |
Iowa is up for trade, if anyone is interested. 7/16/2010 2:40:55 PM |
iceman72 All American 1044 Posts user info edit post |
purple huskies!!!... would be up for trading washington for a big 10 school if the deal is right 7/16/2010 3:07:00 PM |
TreeTwista10 minisoldr 148354 Posts user info edit post |
can HaLo play in a bowl game? 7/16/2010 3:07:40 PM |
Slave Famous Become Wrath 34079 Posts user info edit post |
No
and if he makes one in the game he has to throw it 7/16/2010 3:08:45 PM |
HaLo All American 14250 Posts user info edit post |
USC is up for trade offers from the big10.
Gt: stokedgecko 7/16/2010 3:29:54 PM |
Ernie All American 45943 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "Ernie All American 34231 Posts user info edit post
I hope whoever gets OSU isn't a bitch
7/16/2010 10:23:06 AM" |
7/16/2010 4:26:40 PM |
hey now Indianapolis Jones 14975 Posts user info edit post |
Thought you were talking about Oregon State. 7/16/2010 4:29:29 PM |
Ernie All American 45943 Posts user info edit post |
I only get four human games, and no Jaybee
We should schedule one inter-conference game 7/16/2010 4:33:34 PM |
Jaybee1200 Suspended 56200 Posts user info edit post |
ByMen41O talking shit and that bitch isn't even playing.
^ one less loss for you.
[Edited on July 16, 2010 at 4:42 PM. Reason : S] 7/16/2010 4:42:09 PM |
Slave Famous Become Wrath 34079 Posts user info edit post |
We can
Problem is the Pac 10 people only have 3 OOC games to work with 7/16/2010 4:43:10 PM |
Ernie All American 45943 Posts user info edit post |
^^ I'm shaking in my normal-sized person boots
^ True, scheduling conflicts might be hard to work around. Also gotta watch out for people potentially abusing the new no-huddle. Seems to happen a lot online with teams that would never run no-huddle. 7/16/2010 4:45:26 PM |
EZ2Score21 All American 1115 Posts user info edit post |
Halo, I'm Iowa and I'm interested in trading. Not 100% sure, but it's something I'd likely do. You interested in Iowa? 7/17/2010 11:47:05 AM |
HaLo All American 14250 Posts user info edit post |
USC for Iowa? 7/17/2010 12:16:18 PM |
Slave Famous Become Wrath 34079 Posts user info edit post |
Iowa is a good fucking team
They don't have that sexy name value like Ohio State or Michigan
But they're consistently quality both in real life and this game
and I still need a few gamer tags...I may have them from last year, but I don't know who they belong to
Slave Famous - Squadoosh Jaybee1200 - Jaybee1200 Ernie - rafaelbeliard HaLo - stokedgecko EZ2Score21 Dynasty2004 - Derek and Sarah markgoal - Packhawk DalCowboys wolfpack2105 - BigCountry2117 iceman72 - Iceman7772 tmmercer - ToddM TreeTwista10 - Akwatic
Feel free to shit on Dynasty2004 for having the lamest gamertag ever
[Edited on July 17, 2010 at 1:30 PM. Reason : x] 7/17/2010 1:23:19 PM |
Jaybee1200 Suspended 56200 Posts user info edit post |
Had to rebuy the game and I need to get a wireless adapter but should be good to go by Monday 7/17/2010 10:44:06 PM |
EZ2Score21 All American 1115 Posts user info edit post |
Iowa is actually damn good - I just don't know if I want to be them. I guess I need to go ahead and decide about the trade. As for my gamer tag, it's EZ2Score21 too.
Are we seriously doing no bowl games for USC? Hahaha. 7/18/2010 10:42:13 AM |
HaLo All American 14250 Posts user info edit post |
I think we need to do a Pac10-Big10 challenge 7/18/2010 12:30:31 PM |
EZ2Score21 All American 1115 Posts user info edit post |
If we're really doing no bowl games for USC, I think that is enough to scare me away, haha. If we are doing bowl games for them, the trade works for me. That's what it comes down to. 7/18/2010 12:37:38 PM |
Slave Famous Become Wrath 34079 Posts user info edit post |
We're not going to do no bowl games, simply because the game won't recognize the penalty situation and and it will put you in a bowl regardless, and it would be dumb to make you intentionally lose that game.
So USC will operate as normal, however they do lose Seantrel Henderson and Malik Jackson, neither of whom will make or break the team anyway.
Still need DalCowbys...let me know so I can set up the dynasty and send out invites.
Also let me know if the USC-Iowa swap is official.
Big 10-Pac 10 Challenge could be fun...feel free to officially call someone out from the other conference and challenge them to a game.
[Edited on July 18, 2010 at 1:13 PM. Reason : x]7/18/2010 1:11:28 PM |
HaLo All American 14250 Posts user info edit post |
i'm ok with USC for Iowa 7/18/2010 1:22:10 PM |
iceman72 All American 1044 Posts user info edit post |
I would be down with replacing my Nebraska OCC game with michigan state... if Jaybee were up for it 7/18/2010 2:12:20 PM |
Jaybee1200 Suspended 56200 Posts user info edit post |
My wireless adapter is supposed to be delivered on the 21st. Mighht get here sooner. Can't play until then, sorry. 7/18/2010 3:44:28 PM |
Ernie All American 45943 Posts user info edit post |
Ohio State will be happy to meet any of you PAC 10 motherfuckers any place, any time. 7/18/2010 3:48:00 PM |
markgoal All American 15996 Posts user info edit post |
I'm good with Stanford. I only have 3 OOC games though, I-AA (Sacramento State), home vs Wake Forest, and @ Notre Dame. I want to keep Wake and ND, and need to replace a home game vs I-AA Sept 4 (or bye week Oct 16th week).
How about Michigan State at Stanford week 1? Looks like they have Western Michigan that can probably be moved to Week 2 to accommodate the matchup without disrupting anything but the Western Michigan-Nicholls State game? We can make it a home and home to give MSU the home game in 2011.
If Jaybee doesn't bite I'll try to pick a backup opponent. 7/18/2010 4:07:24 PM |
markgoal All American 15996 Posts user info edit post |
I'll also replace my Week 1 game with Iowa if Dynasty bites first. What roster file are we using for the Online Dynasty? Do you have it posted on your Xbox Live account Slave? 7/18/2010 4:13:09 PM |
Slave Famous Become Wrath 34079 Posts user info edit post |
We're going to use the pastapadre roster, the default named rosters with no changes, except for the few ones I mentioned like removing Masoli, Henderson, Jackson, and anyone else we think of before we start
I'll try to get this all set up tonight...as far as the cross conference games, it will probably take a few days of back and forth ball grabbing for six sets of teams to agree to a challenge. So I think I might just use my executive powers and choose the matchups that fit the best with regards to schedule and team quality...so USC would play someone like Ohio State, not Michigan State.
I'm going to replace 1-AA opponents with a random 3 star team, and replace another OOC game with the cross conference game. I think you should still have a relatively easy game in place in lieu of the 1-AA game, but we know from experience that the 1-AA teams are so bad that you can score 50 points by halftime without really trying. I'll sub out another OCC game for the "challenge" game, but I will keep the big matchups like Ohio State-Miami and Penn State-Bama.
If this sounds confusing, fuck you. Everything will be sorted out later this evening. 7/18/2010 4:35:04 PM |
tmmercer All American 2290 Posts user info edit post |
Oregon is up for playing OSU as well. It would work out nicely for a Week 3 matchup with Oregon is supposed to play Portland state and OSU is schedule to play Ohio. 7/18/2010 4:44:15 PM |
Slave Famous Become Wrath 34079 Posts user info edit post |
Cool I'll flip a coin for homefield, unless one of you volunteers to be the road team, which I don't know why you would 7/18/2010 4:50:32 PM |
Ernie All American 45943 Posts user info edit post |
Fans of conference pride like Tree, JB and myself are excited for the B10/P10 Challenge
[Edited on July 18, 2010 at 4:56 PM. Reason : And we, the Buckeye delegation, accept Oregon's proposal. We will defer to Slave's coin for the site] 7/18/2010 4:54:38 PM |
Slave Famous Become Wrath 34079 Posts user info edit post |
I'll make sure its three home and three away for each
I'm going to propose the following
Oregon-Ohio State
Washington-Iowa
USC-Penn State
Stanford-Michigan
California-Wisconsin Michigan State-Oregon State
Quote : | "How about Michigan State at Stanford week 1?" |
Jaybee needs a CPU game week 1...he doesn't have an adapter and he's bedridden, so he had to order one instead of going to Best Buy
Let me know if those work
[Edited on July 18, 2010 at 5:22 PM. Reason : x]7/18/2010 5:10:23 PM |
markgoal All American 15996 Posts user info edit post |
That works for me. I might as well keep Wake Forest at home already scheduled and take Michigan in the I-AA slot, since I would just be replacing the I-AA with a 3 star team anyway. Stanford is going to have a brutal schedule. 7/18/2010 6:58:00 PM |
iceman72 All American 1044 Posts user info edit post |
what week would the Washington-Iowa game going to take place? 7/18/2010 7:17:11 PM |
Slave Famous Become Wrath 34079 Posts user info edit post |
Trying to get all of them within the first few weeks before conference play starts 7/18/2010 7:38:18 PM |
iceman72 All American 1044 Posts user info edit post |
if possible I would rather it not be a replacement for my syracuse game in week 2 as that is the "cupcake" of my OCC schedule 7/18/2010 7:42:14 PM |
HaLo All American 14250 Posts user info edit post |
ok, so if EZ is ok with me taking Iowa and him having USC I would like to play Nebraska instead of my week 1 game
if I'm still USC I'd like to keep Virginia and ND on my schedule, change it around however for the other two games to make the Big10 challenge work. 7/18/2010 8:36:06 PM |
Slave Famous Become Wrath 34079 Posts user info edit post |
Creating league now...will be sending out invites soon enough 7/18/2010 9:24:25 PM |
Slave Famous Become Wrath 34079 Posts user info edit post |
says you have to create an ea account and several of you dont have one
Jaybee, Halo and a few others, you need to do that before you can join 7/18/2010 9:29:15 PM |
TreeTwista10 minisoldr 148354 Posts user info edit post |
i think it says how to do it in the game manual 7/18/2010 9:33:50 PM |
Ernie All American 45943 Posts user info edit post |
I see 3 weeks and 20 posts bitching about how difficult it is before JB gets that EA account 7/18/2010 9:41:27 PM |
HaLo All American 14250 Posts user info edit post |
i don't have my new xbox yet. will have it tomorrow afternoon. i think i may have just made my account though.
if not, you should be able to create the league, and then add me tomorrow. 7/18/2010 9:41:42 PM |
Slave Famous Become Wrath 34079 Posts user info edit post |
Let me know when someone else gets the invite
League name is Supercalifragilistic
Password is clamchowder 7/18/2010 9:46:58 PM |
TreeTwista10 minisoldr 148354 Posts user info edit post |
i havent gotten it yet, but once i finish this game i'll go to Online Dynasty mode and I think theres a place there where you can view invites
[Edited on July 18, 2010 at 9:49 PM. Reason : Glennon is taking advantage of his 4th quarter playing time] 7/18/2010 9:49:03 PM |
Ernie All American 45943 Posts user info edit post |
When you go to online dynasty from the main menu, there should be an invite there
I accepted mine, no need for name or password 7/18/2010 9:50:51 PM |
TreeTwista10 minisoldr 148354 Posts user info edit post |
Yeah, I'm in too
so half of the Big Ten teams are in 7/18/2010 10:28:05 PM |
Slave Famous Become Wrath 34079 Posts user info edit post |
4 of 12
Hope to see most of you others joined by tomorrow so we can get moving 7/18/2010 10:53:20 PM |