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RaychelSnr · 07-16-2010, 12:34 PM

Hey everyone, my name is Andrew Kennedy, but most of you probably know me better by the user name crusaderhoops10. Welcome to the first installment of my new column -- The Franchise Man -- which will be all about delving deep into the franchise modes of all games while hopefully shedding some light on what it takes to get the most out of your franchising experiences.

I started out playing video games at a very young age, but it was not until the introduction of the Franchise mode in Madden that I truly fell in love. Since I do not get very much satisfaction out of beating some random "cheeser" online, these long-lasting single-player modes give me a reason to play sports video games. A franchise mode lets you create your own world in a sense, and it also lets you see what the future of sports could be if you were somehow given the ability to impact it.

In 2005, I began to take my franchise experiences to the next level, sharing them with the online community via MaddenMania and now here at OS. My main inspiration was seeing a NCAA Football 2005 Michigan Wolverines dynasty on MaddenMania that was run by a user named BDawg35. After seeing his dynasty, I wanted nothing more than to create something just like it and receive the community's feedback (especially since my friends shockingly began to get tired of listening to me talk about my franchises once we entered high school).

Read More - The Franchise Man: Why College Hoops 2K8 Still Hits the Spot

KC_Classic7807 · 07-16-2010, 12:48 PM

Great points franchise man! Also i think It hs great replay ability! People to this day still take there time to update the roster! That another reason why it is the greatest college basketball game ever made. Its amazing. And the people they give you in franchise mode are classic the name arent so rediculous that it does not sound real, but also more complex theya basic, Henry Jones. Also Its gives you the option s to create you own prospects as HS Freshman and recruit them all the way up to Sr. Year. I love that game, Its a classic! Final thoght, The game is as deep as you want to take it. If you are not a recuiting person, The cpu can recuit for you. Recuiting is made fun, and easy for those who do it. And there are weekly reports in legacy mode. OMG and can go on and on about this game. Sad to see that there was not a sequal to the game. Hopefully, We will have one soon

ZFarls · 07-16-2010, 12:54 PM

YES! We had the greatest dynasty of all-time in NCAA 2K7. We had 4 users all with level SEC teams. it was competitive, and awesome. We made rule tweaks like you can't steal the inbounds. It actually took us 3-4 seasons to recruit good enough guys to win the tournament. We had great game flow with 1-2 games aday and all loved our teams.

You brought me back, sorry to ramble on but great article!

DubTrey1 · 07-16-2010, 12:58 PM

Great post - and BDawg35 was the man. I loved reading his MVP baseball stuff!

crques · 07-16-2010, 12:59 PM

I couldn't agree with you more!! I can't say that I've ever had a Janko Castro taking the nation by storm, but I did have a Janko Bone that was an All American SF in my WVU dynasty from a few years ago.

jcofor25 · 07-16-2010, 01:40 PM

Just lost my franchise game against unranked Georgetown. It was funny to see how close we were in ratings but for me to be #1 team and to see GU upset me was fulfilling.

Franchises are the best thing about sports games. CH2k8 has the most complete franchise mode ever. From recruiting all the way to the championship game. I can say I do enjoy it all. Just wished they had CH2k(insert future year here) so it would be even better.

jcofor25 · 07-16-2010, 02:04 PM

"I guarantee no one else's legacy had stars with names like Martin Iti, Janko Castro, O’Neal Liberty and Rwehabura Montague."

I can guarantee everyone has played at least 2 Didlake's. lol

Just imagine CH2k8 with Online Dynasty.

smithdynasty · 07-16-2010, 02:05 PM

Honestly, if I won the lottery, I would personally give 2ksports the money they need to produce a sequel to this game. This is by far the deepest sports game I have ever played. CH2k7's game-play was a little better though IMO. Anyway, I can't even imagine what having a CH2k11 with updated game-play and the same dynasty features would be like. Every couple days I search google in hopes that there will be news on 2k sports producing a new Ch 2k. I've done this since they canceled 2k9. Although I still play 2k8, it's hard for me to do so sometimes because I see how much game-play, graphics and animations have improved in NBA 2k10. Even if 2k purchased a NCAA license every 2 or 3 years and produced a game subsequently every 2 or 3 years, I would be happy. I like the College Hoops series a lot more than the NBA series. From recruiting, to recruits growing a couple inches in high school and college, to the ability to recruit ABL league teammates, to changing jumpshot styles, to having to play a perfect game in order for a bad school to beat a ranked school, to the precise contextual animations, to the play creator, to the computer AI running back door lob plays when you fall asleep on D!!!!!!! This game was Great. I sincerely hope they come through in 2k11/2k12. If any of the 2k sports see this, please let the fans know what they can do to bring this game back!!!

07-16-2010, 01:40 PM	#6
jcofor25 Rookie OVR: 8 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atl	Re: The Franchise Man: Why College Hoops 2K8 Still Hits the Spot Just lost my franchise game against unranked Georgetown. It was funny to see how close we were in ratings but for me to be #1 team and to see GU upset me was fulfilling. Franchises are the best thing about sports games. CH2k8 has the most complete franchise mode ever. From recruiting all the way to the championship game. I can say I do enjoy it all. Just wished they had CH2k(insert future year here) so it would be even better. __________________ PSN: JCOBEATZ JCO BEATZ's Music<----- ---->PURE Post Scorer Highlights<-----

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07-16-2010, 12:34 PM	#1
RaychelSnr Executive Editor OVR: 57 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,846 Blog Entries: 490	The Franchise Man: Why College Hoops 2K8 Still Hits the Spot Hey everyone, my name is Andrew Kennedy, but most of you probably know me better by the user name crusaderhoops10. Welcome to the first installment of my new column -- The Franchise Man -- which will be all about delving deep into the franchise modes of all games while hopefully shedding some light on what it takes to get the most out of your franchising experiences. I started out playing video games at a very young age, but it was not until the introduction of the Franchise mode in Madden that I truly fell in love. Since I do not get very much satisfaction out of beating some random "cheeser" online, these long-lasting single-player modes give me a reason to play sports video games. A franchise mode lets you create your own world in a sense, and it also lets you see what the future of sports could be if you were somehow given the ability to impact it. In 2005, I began to take my franchise experiences to the next level, sharing them with the online community via MaddenMania and now here at OS. My main inspiration was seeing a NCAA Football 2005 Michigan Wolverines dynasty on MaddenMania that was run by a user named BDawg35. After seeing his dynasty, I wanted nothing more than to create something just like it and receive the community's feedback (especially since my friends shockingly began to get tired of listening to me talk about my franchises once we entered high school). Read More - The Franchise Man: Why College Hoops 2K8 Still Hits the Spot Platform: Xbox 360 / PS2 / PS3

07-16-2010, 12:48 PM	#2
KC_Classic7807 Banned OVR: 11 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Buffalo NY Blog Entries: 4	Great points franchise man! Also i think It hs great replay ability! People to this day still take there time to update the roster! That another reason why it is the greatest college basketball game ever made. Its amazing. And the people they give you in franchise mode are classic the name arent so rediculous that it does not sound real, but also more complex theya basic, Henry Jones. Also Its gives you the option s to create you own prospects as HS Freshman and recruit them all the way up to Sr. Year. I love that game, Its a classic! Final thoght, The game is as deep as you want to take it. If you are not a recuiting person, The cpu can recuit for you. Recuiting is made fun, and easy for those who do it. And there are weekly reports in legacy mode. OMG and can go on and on about this game. Sad to see that there was not a sequal to the game. Hopefully, We will have one soon

07-16-2010, 12:54 PM	#3
ZFarls EA Game Changer OVR: 19 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston Blog Entries: 53	YES! We had the greatest dynasty of all-time in NCAA 2K7. We had 4 users all with level SEC teams. it was competitive, and awesome. We made rule tweaks like you can't steal the inbounds. It actually took us 3-4 seasons to recruit good enough guys to win the tournament. We had great game flow with 1-2 games aday and all loved our teams. You brought me back, sorry to ramble on but great article!

07-16-2010, 12:58 PM	#4
DubTrey1 MVP OVR: 32 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Blog Entries: 11	Great post - and BDawg35 was the man. I loved reading his MVP baseball stuff!

07-16-2010, 12:59 PM	#5
crques All Star OVR: 36 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: WV Blog Entries: 2	I couldn't agree with you more!! I can't say that I've ever had a Janko Castro taking the nation by storm, but I did have a Janko Bone that was an All American SF in my WVU dynasty from a few years ago.

07-16-2010, 02:04 PM	#7
jcofor25 Rookie OVR: 8 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atl	"I guarantee no one else's legacy had stars with names like Martin Iti, Janko Castro, O’Neal Liberty and Rwehabura Montague." I can guarantee everyone has played at least 2 Didlake's. lol Just imagine CH2k8 with Online Dynasty.

07-16-2010, 02:05 PM	#8
smithdynasty Rookie OVR: 7 Join Date: Sep 2009 Blog Entries: 1	Honestly, if I won the lottery, I would personally give 2ksports the money they need to produce a sequel to this game. This is by far the deepest sports game I have ever played. CH2k7's game-play was a little better though IMO. Anyway, I can't even imagine what having a CH2k11 with updated game-play and the same dynasty features would be like. Every couple days I search google in hopes that there will be news on 2k sports producing a new Ch 2k. I've done this since they canceled 2k9. Although I still play 2k8, it's hard for me to do so sometimes because I see how much game-play, graphics and animations have improved in NBA 2k10. Even if 2k purchased a NCAA license every 2 or 3 years and produced a game subsequently every 2 or 3 years, I would be happy. I like the College Hoops series a lot more than the NBA series. From recruiting, to recruits growing a couple inches in high school and college, to the ability to recruit ABL league teammates, to changing jumpshot styles, to having to play a perfect game in order for a bad school to beat a ranked school, to the precise contextual animations, to the play creator, to the computer AI running back door lob plays when you fall asleep on D!!!!!!! This game was Great. I sincerely hope they come through in 2k11/2k12. If any of the 2k sports see this, please let the fans know what they can do to bring this game back!!!