Seriously? Strip ball now has no counter?

[nortobc]

Last year, when you set Strip Ball to aggressive, there was the potential to get a face mask called. This made setting Strip Ball to aggressive a big risk. This year, they took the face mask out of the game (I'm assuming because I still see that animation but nothing is ever called) and the defense can strip the ball all day long without any risk.

Why? This is yet another aspect that has killed the game.

[jjkwik]

Facemask is still in the game. I will say that it is hardly ever called though (at least from my experience). i dont think its a game killer though. IRL not every facemask is called, so you just have to live with it

[Packbacker96]

The primary drawback to strip ball is that it is easier for the ball carrier to break the tackle.

[IlluminatusUIUC]

The secondary drawback to strip ball is that it triggers a lot of animations where the ball carrier gains an extra yard or two, which can mean the difference between 4th and 1 or first and 10.

[Hardin]

Turn the face mask slider up. Mine is up slightly and Iowa State had three face mask penalties in a row one time(those bullies).

[nortobc]

Quote: Originally Posted by Packbacker96

The primary drawback to strip ball is that it is easier for the ball carrier to break the tackle.

Broken tackle means nothing though. The defender will hold the ball carrier up long enough for the rest of the team to jump on him when he breaks the tackle. So, there is no disadvantage to broken tackles.

I can get between 5 and 10 forced fumbles per game. That is ridiculous.

[imraged]

What drawback should there besides missed tackles?

I'm fairly certain I've never seen anyone facemask someone when they were trying to strip the ball; it doesn't make sense in the first place and I'm glad they got rid of it.

[ViLLiO]

set your offensive gameplans to conservative

the counter is to not fumble the ball

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