Best computer coached season ever - FOF4

Ryche · 03-26-2003, 09:49 AM

In the dynasty I'm running with the Vikings right now, Tampa Bay just ran up a perfect 19-0 season in the year 2011. Led by NFL MVP Trent Green, in his 15th season, they finished first in points scored and points allowed, averaging 33.8 and 15.5. They also trounced my Vikes twice, 37-10 and 41-11. Easily the most impressive season I've seen out of a computer run team.

albionmoonlight · 03-26-2003, 10:20 AM

Did they even have a close game?

Ryche · 03-26-2003, 10:31 AM

They won one game by 3 points during the regular season, all the others they won by 8 or more. In the playoffs they won 41-11 (over my team), 31-13 and then they had probably their toughest game against the Jets in the Super Bowl, 24-21. So only 2 of 19 games were by 7 points or less. They even blew through the exhibition season 4-0 with ease.

Ryche · 03-26-2003, 09:11 PM

For the 3 year stretch sandwiching their perfect season, Tampa won 34 straight regular season games 8 preseason games and 3 playoff games with their only loss being in the playoffs the year before their perfect season. Quite a little run.

tucker342 · 03-26-2003, 10:12 PM

wow that's pretty good!!!

albionmoonlight · 03-27-2003, 08:32 AM

Was their roster that much better, or what? What do you think caused the run?

Fritz · 03-27-2003, 08:41 AM

How was the rest of their Division?

Ryche · 03-27-2003, 09:26 AM

During their perfect season, the rest of the NFC was pretty mediocre. The next best teams had 10-6 records. Nobody else within their division had more than 5 wins. But there was another 11-5 team in their division in both of the years surrounding the perfect season.

The games became much closer at the end of their streak. The year after their perfect season, Tampa started out 11-0, but 8 of those wins were by 7 points or less. Then they lost 5 straight to end the season and got bounced the first round of the playoffs.

Ironically, after that perfect season, I swapped quarterbacks with Tampa during free agency. They signed Duante Culpepper to a 3yr/30 million deal that I didn't want to match because he had become injury prone. I signed Trent Green for 2yr/5 million. Green was coming off a 4300 yard, 32 TD pass season, so I was pretty happy. Well, he basically sucked for a year and retired. But Culpepper is now in his second year with Tampa and has spent the entire time on injured reserve, first with a hernia, now with an MCL injury. Both teams are now in rebuilding mode.

Tampa's roster strength when they went 19-0 was only 66 but the team put up some awesome stats. Green's great performance, 2 1,000 yard receivers, 4 running backs with over 300 yards rushing each and 22 combined TDs. They were third in rushing and passing yards, gave up the fewest turnovers and had the best turnover margin. On defense, they were first against the run, 12th against the pass (everyone was playing catch up, they allowed the second most attempts but the fewest completions) first stopping third down conversions and second in forced turnovers. They also had the oldest team in the league, so it looks like they peaked with a lot of savvy vets at the right time.

03-26-2003, 10:31 AM	#3
Ryche College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO, USA	They won one game by 3 points during the regular season, all the others they won by 8 or more. In the playoffs they won 41-11 (over my team), 31-13 and then they had probably their toughest game against the Jets in the Super Bowl, 24-21. So only 2 of 19 games were by 7 points or less. They even blew through the exhibition season 4-0 with ease. __________________ Some knots are better left untied.

03-26-2003, 09:11 PM	#4
Ryche College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO, USA	For the 3 year stretch sandwiching their perfect season, Tampa won 34 straight regular season games 8 preseason games and 3 playoff games with their only loss being in the playoffs the year before their perfect season. Quite a little run. __________________ Some knots are better left untied.

03-27-2003, 08:41 AM	#7
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	How was the rest of their Division? __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

03-27-2003, 09:26 AM	#8
Ryche College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO, USA	During their perfect season, the rest of the NFC was pretty mediocre. The next best teams had 10-6 records. Nobody else within their division had more than 5 wins. But there was another 11-5 team in their division in both of the years surrounding the perfect season. The games became much closer at the end of their streak. The year after their perfect season, Tampa started out 11-0, but 8 of those wins were by 7 points or less. Then they lost 5 straight to end the season and got bounced the first round of the playoffs. Ironically, after that perfect season, I swapped quarterbacks with Tampa during free agency. They signed Duante Culpepper to a 3yr/30 million deal that I didn't want to match because he had become injury prone. I signed Trent Green for 2yr/5 million. Green was coming off a 4300 yard, 32 TD pass season, so I was pretty happy. Well, he basically sucked for a year and retired. But Culpepper is now in his second year with Tampa and has spent the entire time on injured reserve, first with a hernia, now with an MCL injury. Both teams are now in rebuilding mode. Tampa's roster strength when they went 19-0 was only 66 but the team put up some awesome stats. Green's great performance, 2 1,000 yard receivers, 4 running backs with over 300 yards rushing each and 22 combined TDs. They were third in rushing and passing yards, gave up the fewest turnovers and had the best turnover margin. On defense, they were first against the run, 12th against the pass (everyone was playing catch up, they allowed the second most attempts but the fewest completions) first stopping third down conversions and second in forced turnovers. They also had the oldest team in the league, so it looks like they peaked with a lot of savvy vets at the right time. __________________ Some knots are better left untied.

03-26-2003, 10:20 AM	#2
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	Did they even have a close game?

03-26-2003, 10:12 PM	#5
tucker342 Pro Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Iowa City, IA	wow that's pretty good!!!

03-27-2003, 08:32 AM	#6
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	Was their roster that much better, or what? What do you think caused the run?

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