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OS Fact or Fiction: NCAA Football Edition

03:32 PM - July 11, 2008 by RaychelSnr

This week on OS Fact or Fiction we have three staff members that take a look at several topics about NCAA Football 09. From the toughest job in NCAA Football 09 to Clemson's RB Duo to Online Dynasty, we cover several bases in NCAA. Check out what our staffers had to say and then leave your own comments!

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# 1 Dos_Equis_RG @ 07/11/08 03:58 PM

Very nice read

I agree about Duke not being the worst in the game. I wuld rather play with Duke then even a team like Syracuse. Also the Dynasty I think is going to be huge. So huge that it might make madden have to like at the possibility of online franchise next year.

# 2 labguy @ 07/11/08 04:32 PM

"Online dynasties won't be perfect in their inaugural year, but they should do plenty to keep people coming back for more NCAA Football 09."

"It's unrealistic to expect this feature to work perfectly in its first year, but even if it provides the most basic functionality, NCAA buffs will be duking it out online for many months to come."

Just curious other than server/lag issues what potential pitfalls the contributors see as possible stumbling blocks? The writers seem given to the fact that the feature will break in some way. I am hoping that EA tested it and we don't have problems. Just curious if the writers know something I don't?

# 3 RaychelSnr @ 07/11/08 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by labguy


	"Online dynasties won't be perfect in their inaugural year, but they should do plenty to keep people coming back for more NCAA Football 09." "It's unrealistic to expect this feature to work perfectly in its first year, but even if it provides the most basic functionality, NCAA buffs will be duking it out online for many months to come." Just curious other than server/lag issues what potential pitfalls the contributors see as possible stumbling blocks? The writers seem given to the fact that the feature will break in some way. I am hoping that EA tested it and we don't have problems. Just curious if the writers know something I don't?

I think they are speaking from experience from the past few years. There are many indications for reserved excitement:

A)Consistent lag in EA football games since next-gen started. It's gotten better, but if more and more people are going online, there's a chance we could see lag for awhile.

B)The playtesting (or lack thereof) of Madden NFL 08.

C)EA never seems to get a feature right in its first try. It's hard to think of a new feature that was ever a smashing success in its first year.

When you add all of that up, it's definitely best to be reserved rather than expect greatness. History dictates you will be very disappointed. I hope I am wrong

# 4 hail2thevictors @ 07/11/08 05:08 PM

Only time will tell....

# 5 theMUHMEshow @ 07/11/08 05:24 PM

MLB the show 08 took a step back? LMFAO... That guy should have just admitted he never touched it...because if that is your thoughts on the game this year... youre a braindead dolt.

# 6 VWarrior @ 07/11/08 07:38 PM

Bit surprised about that negative comment regarding The Show. As for being sports game of the year, i'll go ahead and guess no. Even with the patch. Madden seems poised to stand more solid among some of NCAA Football's shortcomings (because of its later release schedule).

I hope The Show is a legitimate contender here, though.

# 7 I Peench @ 07/11/08 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by theMUHMEshow


	MLB the show 08 took a step back? LMFAO... That guy should have just admitted he never touched it...because if that is your thoughts on the game this year... youre a braindead dolt.

Yeah I agree. MLB the show made incredible strides this year. Anybody who thinks it is a step back from 07 is a complete imbecile. I would have to say it will come down to the Show, NHL 09, and Madden. I've enjoyed the NBA 2k series, I just think it has been a little overrated throughout the years. It looks good because Live is SO BAD...not because it is actually that good.

# 8 SHAKYR @ 07/11/08 09:00 PM

anybody know is ncaa going to be compatible with Madden? I want to be able to add players from NCAA to Madden.

# 9 RAZRr1275 @ 07/11/08 09:12 PM

nice read. Can you tell us the usernames of these guys though?

# 10 TCF @ 07/11/08 10:32 PM

i am looking forward to this game. will online dynasties have flaws yes but the game looks to be good and fun and fun is what it is all about when playing games.

# 11 TheGamingChef @ 07/11/08 11:39 PM

If this pushes Madden to have a 32 user Online Franchise next year then it's all good

# 12 rspencer86 @ 07/12/08 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by RAZRr1275


	nice read. Can you tell us the usernames of these guys though?

Matt Blumenthal = TheLetterZ
Jeremy Hartman = jhartman01
Ryan Spencer = rspencer86

# 13 Mattinglyfan @ 07/12/08 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGamingChef


	If this pushes Madden to have a 32 user Online Franchise next year then it's all good

If this pushes Madden to have a 32 user Online Franchise next year then it's all good

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Only if there is fantasy draft. Otherwise there will always be the bottom 5 or 6 users who will drop because their team sucks and they had no control of it.

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