NCAA Football 11 Blog: Quarterback

[Pokes404]

When I first read "Defending Dual-Threat QBs" I was really hoping they had fixed the pass rush so that DEs get upfield quicker in order to keep the QB in the pocket, but instead, it's just a way to set up the same contain assignment that we've had for years faster. Most disappointing blog so far, not much there. No mention of new throwing animations, realistic pass speed/trajectories, new QB ratings, etc.

It's nice that they've worked on the throw-out-of-sack passes though. I got tired of my QB floating a pass right in the middle of 3 defenders anytime someone so much as breathed on him while he was throwing.

[granddogg]

sounds good but this is os many will hate something ..

[SteelerSpartan]

I'll believe when I see it................when it comes to them finally stopping scrambling cheese


For one, the main problem with Scrambling is that the DEs don't rush right,and EA refuses to fix that

and the 2nd is they still have unrealistic QB movement.........theres hardly any foot planting and they all can turn their bodies like Vick

I seriously think its a design decision......I think they're afraid to po the cheesers who make up 95% of Online players

[thebesteva_22]

Good blog, cant wait for the E3 vids and the demo.

[NDNathan]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pokes404

When I first read "Defending Dual-Threat QBs" I was really hoping they had fixed the pass rush so that DEs get upfield quicker in order to keep the QB in the pocket, but instead, it's just a way to set up the same contain assignment that we've had for years faster. Most disappointing blog so far, not much there. No mention of new throwing animations, realistic pass speed/trajectories, new QB ratings, etc.

I agree, this seems like a pretty weak blog.

[Skyboxer]

Quote: Originally Posted by J-Unit40

"We have also spent some time tuning the passes in general when throwing out of sacks. Obviously when a QB his hit during his throw he won't have the same zip as if he was standing upright in the pocket with nobody around him. Therefore, even on accurate passes, the QB will not be able to throw the ball as far or on the same trajectory as a regular bullet pass. You will also see the ball flutter a bit more as it's hard to get off a perfect spiral when a defender is all over you. We've tuned back the trajectory of the uncontrolled floaters that often times were turned into pick sixes. These passes will more often than not fall harmlessly to the ground." Finally! Sounds good to me.

WOOT!!!!

[Skyboxer]

I'm really liking what I see nowadays and will certainly pick this up at release.
One thing I wish was addressed though is the lineup before the snap.
I wish players would be moving around at all times (also more disguising the D etc..) instead of a static setup.

Not saying they need to be running around at all times or even moving around on the field...but rather just moving and not "locked" in place.

I know I'm probably not explaining it very good so I'll leave it at that.

[canes21]

Why does the guy covering the right slot WR have his outside foot back? Not a bad blog, but nothing really flashy like every other one. Rather boring....