NCAA Football 09 Beginners' Tips

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Quote: Originally Posted by Mr. Moustafa

Great tips! I'd like to add a tip for the running gam. When I play with people I notice that a lot of people just hold the sprint button right when they get the ball. I think it's way more effective to sprint once you pick the hole. It makes the runner easier to control which really makes hitting the right hole a lot easier. And I'm sure it will be more important to do so in 09 with all the cutback opportunities.

I learned this a couple of years back. But I think it's best not to hit the sprint button not for control reasons, but so your blockers (FB, TE, linemen) can get into position first. I used to hit the sprint as soon as I took the handoff, and I eventually realized that I was basically getting to the right spot, only a half-second too early, which makes all the difference.

[stoncold32]

Quote: Originally Posted by mwjr

"Life seems bleak in your mid-twenties." LMAO! Brother, you're in for a world of hurt if it's looking bleak now.

At 26, I can say I somewhat agree with this statement....lol

I remember the days of going to class in college until noon, coming back home eating, then playing a game of NCAA '04, or taking a nap/go to the mall/or work out.

College ='ed Freedom

lol

[RaychelSnr]

Quote: Originally Posted by stoncold32

At 26, I can say I somewhat agree with this statement....lol I remember the days of going to class in college until noon, coming back home eating, then playing a game of NCAA '04, or taking a nap/go to the mall/or work out. College ='ed Freedom lol

I might cry at all this talk of getting old

[adembroski]

Cover 4 is the most underrated coverage in Madden, and that's why it's used far more in the NFL and NCAA than it is in video gaming.

Cover 4 is my primary coverage in the redzone (as it is for several NFL teams) because with such a short field, the guys deep are almost as effective as underneath.

[chapmanosu1]

Quote: Originally Posted by stoncold32

At 26, I can say I somewhat agree with this statement....lol I remember the days of going to class in college until noon, coming back home eating, then playing a game of NCAA '04, or taking a nap/go to the mall/or work out. College ='ed Freedom lol

Just entering the prime college years! I can't wait to do whatever, whenever...and play some NCAA 09.

[stoncold32]

Quote: Originally Posted by chapmanosu1

Just entering the prime college years! I can't wait to do whatever, whenever...and play some NCAA 09.

Yeah the only difference is, college football in real life was AWESOME at that time, especially being at a powerhouse school. Every year I was at OU, our team was awesome, although we never won the NC, we beat Texas every year which is right behind a natioal title in terms of bragging rights. Not only that, but there were great players that year, Cadillac Williams, Ell Roberson, Mike Williams, Bush, Leinart....the list goes on and on. It just seemed like everyone was so stacked. Then NCAA 2004 came out and did the best job EVER at recreating that, and making it fun. I think every male in the city of Norman owned that game. lol

Quote: Originally Posted by MMChrisS

I might cry at all this talk of getting old

Funny, I see you're from Norman....did you go to OU as well?

[texbuk84]

nice article, great way to star for beginners.

[Bizzy Da Kid]

And the most overlooked tip is:

Don't mash turbo UNTIL you're past the line of scrimmage.