Where I Come From: EA Sports NCAA Football 2011 Available Now
by jtlight on Jul 13, 2010 10:34 AM PDT
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PrintThis is the last of a series of posts sponsored by EA Sports NCAA Football 2011
Thanks to everyone for the great week of reliving some great Duck football memories, and looking forward to some new ones. Also, thanks to EA Sports for sponsoring the discussion. We wrap up the campaign with a word from our sponsor:
When you go to a particular school or grow up around college football, you are more than just a fan. It's who you are. We thought we could leverage this pride in your roots and show that "where you come from" is more than just a statement about geography. By positioning NCAA Football 11 as a game that understands this pride and is authentic to these traditions, the takeaway should be that anything that is in college football is in NCAA Football 11.
And this doesn't just include game play (though that's a huge part of it). It's rivals and mascots; it's legends and stories. It's those things that are at the very fabric of the game itself. Of course the game is great this year as well. With authentic entrances, mascots and specific offenses for each team, the term "where I come from" takes on a much larger meaning. While playing NCAA Football 11 is ultimately a great sports sim, it should also give you a sense of the pride and emotion one has for being a fan of a team they will never not be a part of.
If you've already picked up the game, leave your thoughts below. Thanks again for participating in this series, and GO DUCKS!
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AtQ: Corporate Whoring at its finest!
Don't look those hoodie-clad Huskies in the eyes. They'll give you lupus.
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Jul 13, 2010 10:55 AM PDT reply actions
Okay, I preordered, I’m in my home office waiting for a uniformed representative of the US Government to personally deliver it to me, it’s 11 freakin 14 AM, and.. NOTHING. Apparently I am the only guy in Amurrica who has not already won a national championship with his team. What kind of country is this?
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massive love for the uniforms
they’ve got ALL OF THEM. spot on guys, spot on.
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I would have creamed however if they'd had the motorcycle opening
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Probably didn't want to pay a licensing fee to Harley-Davidson.
You know that HD claims their “potato potato” exhaust note is a registered trademark…
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Did you all get free copies for doing this thing?
If so can I borrow one?
"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I'm good at everything." - Demetri Martin
I’m waiting for the 3rd party entire NCAA roster update to come out before I grab it. I’m in no hurry this week. Thursday night is the only night I’ll have to play it this week anyway.
it’s spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-A-L-I-T-T-L-E-H-O-S-T-I-L-E"
K-mart aka Big K
has an instore coupon for $20 bucks towards your next EA game. So you still pay $60 for the college game but get $20 off Madden 11. It’s listed in their add.
I'm still waiting for someone to give me a PS3 or 360
then I’ll buy the game.
All we have is a stupid Wii.
--Dave
Default reply to Axeman23: what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
I'm betting the kids don't think its so stupid
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Luke loves it, for sure
its a good one for the kids. But the only games I enjoy playing without the kids are sports simulations, and the Wii doesn’t compliment that very well.
--Dave
Default reply to Axeman23: what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
by David Piper on Jul 13, 2010 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Tell me about it
My kids really enjoy it, but I’ve been dying for EA to make an NHL game for the Wii, and it doesn’t look like it’s happening. I definitely enjoy the Wii and am glad I got it over the other systems, but I wish the sports game selection was better.
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I was wondering, do you ever tell him Luke, I am your father?
Chip Kelly is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want.
I loved my Wii.
My handicap on TWPGAtour10 is something like +12.
But now that I have my high-tech HD plasma Panny.. I find myself on the PS3 most of the time.
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My 360 can only play DVD's and CD's right now... basically everthing I didn't buy it for. So
Introducing AtQ 11:
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AtQ 11 is far superior to NCAA 11.
- 25% chance this posts properly. player models should look highly realistic. unfortunately, gameplay is most likely far too advanced for the SB Nations capabilities.
by runfast on Jul 13, 2010 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
hmmmm
So here we go. TQA8 vs. Axemen23. Oregon vs. WSU
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Somebody hook this up to Justin TV so we can all watch it
I want Canzano to stand there in that [expletive] white uniform, and with his Harvard mouth, extend Chip some [expletive] courtesy! Addicted to Quack
well wsu sucks balls
oregon 28 wsu 14 mid 3rd
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But I thought you were some nationally ranked NCAA player?
I want Canzano to stand there in that [expletive] white uniform, and with his Harvard mouth, extend Chip some [expletive] courtesy! Addicted to Quack
its WSU
now its 28-21
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1:39 left
wsu ball at the WSU 8 after a lamichael fumble on the goal line
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well you know WSU is bad when even I can't win with them
but to his discredit he used all of the suspended/dismissed/transfered players :P
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There's always the possibility that you suck at this game.
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by benzduck on Jul 13, 2010 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
my 5 free years worth of Xbox Live that i've won in tournaments seems to say otherwise
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All your 5 free years worth of Xbox Live tells me is that you have 5 free years of no life
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by Matt Daddy on Jul 13, 2010 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
better than 5 paid years of no life
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Mine is in the mail for a couple of days because I’m cheap. That’s probably for the best, so I can continue to be a productive mature adult for a little while longer.
What’s the Ducks playbook look like this year? Did they finally give us the Statue Play that Boise State has in their book, or put in any new tricks and weird things? They used to have a “halfback misdirection” play that Dixon and Stewart ran, but in the game all it did was cost you yards. Does it finally work?
The read option is absolutely stellar in this game
you actually have to read it now, and it rewards you for it if you get it right, and punishes you if you’re wrong.
The passing game is a little better suited for the ducks, much more mid-range prowess.
I think they put a few new ones in here and there, more motion option stuff.
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you actually have to read it now, and it rewards you for it if you get it right, and punishes you if you’re wrong.
Are you joshing? I hope you’re not joshing.
If that’s true, I’ll do handsprings down Willamette. These games have needed that for years.
Chip Kelly is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want.
no its true
I already did the round-off down monroe so you can’t take that.
The running game motions are downright beautiful.
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My favorite EA error so far
Jackson Rice is black.
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Game is great
This is the first NCAA I’ve played since 2007. (or whatever the one with Reggie Bush on the cover was), so naturally I’m getting used to the controls, different game play (obviously waaaay more fluid than ‘07 on the original xbox, and the difficulty that comes with playing defense. This game is so different than the one I remember playing that I was struggling beating New Mexico State and Ohio the other night, but I think I’ve got it down now…just need more practice.
The Wild Duck formation is a blast…and I like that even though Masoli is in the game, you have to add him in as your starter. Costa automatically starts…that seems like a pretty quick update by the guys at EA.
But some of the ratings for the Oregon players are waaaay off (as has been discussed in other threads). I’m liking my reacclimation to the franchise so far…even if I keep pitching the ball to NO ONE because I’m used to the left trigger being a juke button!
Oh, and it is nearly impossible to intercept a pass in this game.
The uni’s are great though!
go get my roster from my EA locker. Last option out of team management i think from the main menu.
oreduck2011….I worked on OREGON some this afternoon. there should be 90 teams with good rosters in there out of 120. the full one will be in there soon.
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you'll want to change Terrence Mitchell from a RS Senior to a Freshman though if you download it
this is a partial roster from Operationsports that got leaked….they got only a few things wrong which I fixed, except for mitchell apparently. I’ll deal with it later.
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even if I keep pitching the ball to NO ONE because I’m used to the left trigger being a juke button!
In a previous version, I got use to one of the bumpers being a receiver button, and they swapped it with a throw-a-way button. That was always frustrating.
it’s spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-A-L-I-T-T-L-E-H-O-S-T-I-L-E"
Yeah
I think the main adjustment for me is just the overall gameplay. Anything ‘07 or before was SO easy to just run out routes or corner routes or run specific running plays that were always unstoppable. It’s like you actually have to try now, hehe.
Also…did they get rid of the whole “impact” player thing? I remember being able to see pre-snap who was in the “zone” and how good certain players were so I could pick on one particular DB or LB. The match-up stick was kind of neat…I miss that feature. Did they get rid of that a while ago?
hold the right trigger and it should work
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they got rid of that DB LB thing though
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My buddy hated it so much that he changed the control schemes. So when Nico went to play him in our Dynasty at his PS3 he accidentally threw it away for intentional grounding twice. That was probably the most pissed off I’ve ever seen Nico.
The Wild Duck is so legit. Especially the throwback screen play.
by inroywetrust on Jul 14, 2010 12:19 AM PDT up reply actions
Okay. As a newcomer to this game where do you grizzled veterans suggest I start?
I have moderate Madden experience, that’s it.
Looking for suggestions on the best introductory 11 gameplay experience.
This is assuming the UPS guy ever actually shows up today.
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do a play it now against UW
break lockers neck.
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I love watching this scene and thinking “Locker” every time they say “Gretzky” (warning: NSFW language)
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
and in the "even teams" game
its Miami (Axemen) 34 Va Tech (TQA8) 14 at the start of the 3rd
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Well… hello there gloat gloaty mcgloaterson
it’s spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-A-L-I-T-T-L-E-H-O-S-T-I-L-E"
Well just goes to show that I dominate with a non JV team.
Final score: Axemen 48 TQA8 21
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Double Fixed!
Well just goes to show that I dominate with a non JV team have no life
Thats the Troof.
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Triple Dog Fixed
Well just goes to show that Idominate with a non JV team have no lifedon’t go outside
Quadruple super fix'd!
Well just goes to show that I dominate with a non JV team have no life don’t go outside that I celebrated my beat down revenge on TQA8 by going for a run.
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How’s the Run and Shoot look? After the Oregon playbook, that one has me the most interested. I love pretending to be Mouse Davis and running all-passing dynasties, but that playbook never got enough love before. I heard they were adding multiple option routes, but I wonder if they result in WR’s getting open or if you just have no idea where your guys are actually going to run.
its better by far
still a tad random (like if theres an foot of space on the initial route and a yard on the secondary, it’ll try to force the initial) but its much better
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Best Game Ever
Friends dont let friends go to Oregon State, hell, even root for them.
by WashingtonDCduck on Jul 14, 2010 9:07 AM PDT reply actions
Finally got it last night at 7pm. Didn't know UPS worked that late.
Week 1: Oregon 100, New Mexico 16.
Costa threw for 600 yards and 9 TDs (4 to Maehl, 3 to Tuinei).
LMJ had 200 yards rushing at halftime.
I lost 250 points for poor sportsmanship. What was I supposed to do, take a fscking knee at halftime?
Somehow I managed to give up 500 yards passing with only one snap occuring inside the red zone. I guess the old Aliotti style is programmed in (didn’t help that I was blitzing FS or corners on just about every down).
The voters looked with negativity and disgust on my RUTS, dropping us to #5.
In other news, Heisman candidate Jock Licker went 9-16 for 69 yards vs BYU. Unfortunately, UW won.
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by benzduck on Jul 14, 2010 1:50 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I lost 250 points for poor sportsmanship. What was I supposed to do, take a fscking knee at halftime?
I hate this about the NCAA games. Who cares if I’m running up the score, it’s the computer!
Who cares if I’m running up the score,
it’s the computerI’m an asshole!
-Bob Stoops
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by Gorbachav5 on Jul 14, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
How has this not been Rec'd yet?
This comment sir, deserves a Rec.
Self-anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
It only matters for the online score… and really – that doesn’t matter because everyone that plays the game runs up the score.
Myself? I try to finish games as quickly as possible. Which means letting the clock tick down. So, I’m one of the very tiny minority that actually has positive “sportsmanship” score. Give me the clock, and I’ll grind it out, purposefully not breaking off gigantic runs.
Yes, I play video games in the most boring way possible.
it’s spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-A-L-I-T-T-L-E-H-O-S-T-I-L-E"
I set up the games so they’re regulation 15 minute quarters.
Midway through the 3rd I started to think that the default 5 minutes was a pretty good idea.
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Yeah. I play 5 minute quarters, statistically, I believe that’s how they have it balanced. They know people aren’t going to wait tens of seconds between each play, or wait until the clock counts down to 2 before snapping the ball. It shaves a LOT of time off the clock when it is mere seconds between end of play and the next snap.
it’s spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-A-L-I-T-T-L-E-H-O-S-T-I-L-E"
yeah you can set it in your gameplan to have the clock run down to like 10 secs before you break the huddle too.
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I always go with 4 minute quarters.
That way, you can play two games in about an hour.
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I’ve found that 7 minute quarters give you realistic stats, and isn’t too long (45 minutes a game-ish.)
They call him Rags. Where he goes, no-hitters follow.
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Now I must say that after having gotten NCAA 11,
I now know that 4 minute quarters do not work for me like they did in NCAA 10. I need at least 5 minute quarters for the game to be realistic feeling.
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5 minute quarters makes the game last about an hour long … how long are your games if you are playing 15 minute quarters?
The “fixed” rosters will be done tomorrow at some point, and when I have them in my EA locker from the guys at operationsports.com I’ll make the final changes to the oregon roster (Adding some more incoming guys, changing numbers/asthetic stuff) and post 3 gamertagsin the quack fix tomorrow morning, in the NCAA online dynasty thread, and in this thread. one will be for PS3, one will be for 360 ONLINE play, one will be for 360 OFFLINE play. These are 100X better than the in-game rosters so you’ll want to get these if you’ve got online capabilities.
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Personally, I’d like to see what they make the rosters into before you make any changes to it. No offense.
it’s spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-A-L-I-T-T-L-E-H-O-S-T-I-L-E"
i dont change ratings
i put frosh in and change asthetics (like making Jackson Rice a white boy again). you dont have to download mine if you dont want at first.
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would you rather have nick cole, or issac remington?
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also i'll change daryle hawkins and other guys to their correct #s
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I know, reading through that thread, that a lot of things have already been caught and mentioned. If this has been compiled or not, I don’t know. I just would like to see what they finish up before making further changes to it. It isn’t a matter of not trusting you or your changes.
it’s spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-A-L-I-T-T-L-E-H-O-S-T-I-L-E"
yeah thats fine
i’ll have 2 separate. their changes and then my roster. then a ps3 and an online only roster
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sorry for the rambling thread
but i’ll save my changes to their roster as a seperate file. so there will be 4 gamertags now to download from depending on what you want tomorrow
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oh my. My first tournament game of the NCAA 11 season, and it's against UW
1st play from scrimmage=75 yard LMJ run to the house. I like this idea.
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well fuck my internet
221 LMJ yards later and up 42-9, my internet craps out. guess who loses by default now…
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NCAA has been getting worse and worse since ‘08. Madden too. It’s UI is too jumbled up now, and the game plays slower compared to older titles. ‘08 was the best and ’07 was really good too. I just rent them so maybe it doesn’t matter to EA, I might not be their target audience anymore.
Damn the Blazers. Damn them to hell. - 'The Sports Guy' Bill Simmons
NCAA '09 was a pretty shitty game.
Lots of bugs, completely unrealistic blocking scheme, and very, very easy even on the highest difficulties with higher AI sliders. NCAA ’10 was a great improvement on that game. A great feature that may not have been highlighted enough was the option of mixing and matching all uniform combinations for each team.
Chip Kelly is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want.
They lowered the game play to a more realistic speed.
players travel the same speed as real life.
by ericalancanty on Jul 17, 2010 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions
First impressions/observations
One thing I noticed last night is that some of the ratings on the RBs appeared to be off.
Alston’s speed was 94.
Lache Seastrunk (Track star, one of the fastest freshmen in the country) was like, 91 with a lower acceleration.
Barner’s speed was at 89.
Dontae William’s strength was waaaay low, and his overall was something like, 65. Pretty low for a consensus 4 star RB.
They got LMJ pretty well. (Speed 96? High 90s agility, and high 90s spin and juke moves)
Dynasty
I started a dynasty. I liked the changes in the recruiting system. It was annoying as hell when you would try and do a single pitch, and you had no idea if it would go on for 5 minutes, or 3 hours. So you can manage your time a bit better. I like seeing the score tally and grading system. Being able to compare with another school is a nice touch.
Some of the ratings appear a bit funky. Schools like VTech, Miami, Clemson have an A+ national champions grade, but Oregon is a B+. They need to readjust facilities and give Oregon an even bigger edge. Too many teams have an A+, when they don’t come close to what Oregon has. (Western Kentucky had like, a B+!! WTF?!?)
Road to Glory
I also started a Road to Glory RB. Road to Glory was one of my favorite modes in the previous one, because you could only control one tiny aspect of the game. As a RB, you have to try and make the most out of each play you get. You don’t get the chance to audible, or switch to that “guaranteed 14 yard gain play” – and you have no control over the defense. So if your defense fails to stop the other offense, you get put into pressure situations that you HAVE to score.
I went through the HS Playoffs, picked the Ducks, and got on board as the 4th string RB. Going through practice was a LOT harder than the HS playoffs. However, I was able to get my bearings and get use to the new blocking schemes and running controls pretty quickly, and – what an improvement those things are.
But aside from that, I haven’t noticed any thing different. They tossed out the gigantic dorm room thing, which I’m okay with because it was a bit dorky how they had it set up. But I think the Erin Andrews blips were all the same. The rest of the presentation feels the same. Granted, I only moved up into 3rd string, and it will be a while until I over take LMJ for the starting role, so my exposure isn’t grand.
it’s spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-A-L-I-T-T-L-E-H-O-S-T-I-L-E"
Did you make your RB white?
If so, that’s your problem right there.
Chip Kelly is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want.
my roster is up, but I have 4 or 5 more small tweaks to make to it (alston, seastrunk and a couple others)
I’ll post again when i’ve made all the fixes and my final roster is in my EA locker, in about 30 minutes.
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Passing in NCAA 11 is much improved.
In NCAA 10, it was absurdly easy go 30-31, 400 yards and 7 scores.
Now it is much tougher, and the defense actually covers wideouts with regularity. I really need to practice passing, because right now I suck. I feel bad for virtual Nate Costa because I am controlling him to 7 or 8 completion games.
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Thank Jeebus for Casey Matthews
in an online game against florida (all stats from 4th quarter): 7 tackles, 2 TFL 1 sack 1 FF 1 FR 2 INT (the last coming as time expired and florida was on my 12 yard line).
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I played a game against Cal last night, and he forced 4 fumbles with BIG hits (They made me cringe each time) – each happened when Riley tried take off and run with the ball. The last one happened in the 3rd Quarter, and Riley is done for the season.
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