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08:22 PM - March 24, 2009 by Russell_Kiniry_EA

Hey guys my name is Russell Kiniry and I'm one of the Designers on NCAA Football 10. I work in (and spend my free time in) game-play and Dynasty.

Going to cut right too it... this week’s blog (which I'm wrapping up now) pertains to game-play. So your concerns are being heard.

Another touchy topic right now: The screen shots from last week’s blog. They were bad; no getting around that... the goal was to show some extreme angles of the camera (not game-play). The offense line that Greg had running at the time was not even close to what the game represents. I actually plan on addressing this a little tonight on insideblog.easports.com (I’ll edit this post when it goes live as long as I’m allowed to post links

).

Really I just hope I can help clear up some of the misconceptions we have this year with features/additions we've already talked about.

-Russ

Edit: Here is the link to the Pocket Blog.

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# 21 OMT @ 03/24/09 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Potatoes002


	I know this is off topic and all but what ever happened to SteelerBiz? The guy that went around fixing dynasties. Did he get fired or something?

Nah. He's still here fixing bugs like all the other programmers at this time of year.

# 22 canes21 @ 03/24/09 11:39 PM

Off topic, but since you brought up thy are fixing bugs I think in my mind that they are done with most of the big things they had in mind and are now polishing the game. I know this is early, but when is the NCAA Football demo usually released? And will NCAA 10 be released earlier, later, or near?

# 23 nexdawg @ 03/24/09 11:41 PM

OMT Anything about double team blocks?

# 24 countryboy @ 03/24/09 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by canes21


	Off topic, but since you brought up thy are fixing bugs I think in my mind that they are done with most of the big things they had in mind and are now polishing the game. I know this is early, but when is the NCAA Football demo usually released? And will NCAA 10 be released earlier, later, or near?

the demo usually drops a week or two(if we're good) before the game releases. The game drops on July 14th this year.

# 25 canes21 @ 03/24/09 11:43 PM

Just wondering.... I forgot when the demo came out for this(09) and was just trying to see when to expect to be able to play this. So we should see it in around 2 months, a little bit longer.

# 26 Russell_Kiniry_EA @ 03/25/09 12:04 AM

Yeah we are still a bit off from the Demo. It just feels later in the year with all the info being relased every week... at least to me anyway.

-Russ

# 27 Solidice @ 03/25/09 12:10 AM

Russ, I was wondering if you could tell us which parts, if any, of these 2 madden updates will be in NCAA 10 as well?

- Creating 'Sim-Style' Gameplay

- Player Momentum

# 28 AuburnAlumni @ 03/25/09 12:12 AM

THIS is the guy that I want to hear from.

Hello Gameplay guy. Welcome to your worst nightmare.

# 29 canes21 @ 03/25/09 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Russell_Kiniry_EA


	Yeah we are still a bit off from the Demo. It just feels later in the year with all the info being relased every week... at least to me anyway. -Russ

I understand. I didn't realize it was still around 3 months until the game was released. It feels so late in the year, the info is bittersweet. More sweet though. Since you are the gameplay guy maybe you will be able to help us out with the Madden posts and let us know if they are in NCAA too.

Also, is NCAA 10 using the engine Madden 09 used? And is Madden 10 using it with just a different art style than NCAA. Or are we going to be playing on two different engines like last year.

# 30 AuburnAlumni @ 03/25/09 12:25 AM

It's a huge boost to my expectations to see the OL/DL getting worked on.

The core of NCAA should be the OL/DL interaction. The game is won in the trenches..both on the field and in video games.

Some of my questions....

1. Will 90+ rated Defensive Ends and Defensive Tackles truly be difference makers this year? I.e. Will I see a Defensive line full of High 80s and 90s rated studs DOMINATE an inferior line of 70 and low 80 rated O linemen?

2. Will Defensive Ends truly make an impact this year? Rarely did my 95 rated DE get more than a sack a game, with little to no QB hurries or consistent pressure on the QB.

3. Will Dominant Defensive tackles force O lines to double team him?

4. Will 95 rated Offensive linemen dominate inferior D linemen? Will my All American Guard bulldoze 72 rated Defensive linemen for my running attack? Will my 95 rated OT continuously dominate that 74 rated DE he goes against?

5. Is suction blocking still prevalent in the game?

6. Has the ludicrous number of pancake blocks and "head over heels" flipping of Defensive linemen...some plays as many as all 4 down linemen getting flipped on their butts after the snap....has this been decreased substantially?

As posted previously...my major gripe with NCAA 09 was the complete and total lack of defensive presence and lack of difference between 90 rated players and 60 rated players.

The only area that seemed to matter was "speed"...nothing else. If LSU or Auburn is facing Louisiana Monroe...they should be absolutely DOMINATING both lines of scrimmage. Same if they are playing North Texas, Western Kentucky, etc.

If teams are more evenly matched...then that also should be represented. Just because it's LSU....if I'm Auburn and my Linebackers and Defensive linemen are all much higher rated overall against an LSU line of 70 and 80 rated linemen....I should get the edge on most downs.

Love to hear how you guys plan on addressing these issues in NCAA 2010.

# 31 lionsfan715 @ 03/25/09 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by OMT


	Nah. He's still here fixing bugs like all the other programmers at this time of year.

Why cant he fix my dynasty?

# 32 I Peench @ 03/25/09 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by AuburnAlumni


	Will Defensive Ends truly make an impact this year? Rarely did my 95 rated DE get more than a sack a game, with little to no QB hurries or consistent pressure on the QB.

It is very frustrating to see most of my sacks come from blitzing CBs, safeties, and the occasional coverage sack from the DT. I rarely get sacks with my defensive ends and it bugs the heck out of me. When you look at a stat column its usually DEs that lead the team in sacks, along with 3-4 outside linebackers.

Really hope guys like Everson Griffen are racking up big sack numbers in NCAA 10. Excellent post that Russ should definately take a look at, Auburn.

# 33 Madwolf @ 03/25/09 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by AuburnAlumni


	It's a huge boost to my expectations to see the OL/DL getting worked on. The core of NCAA should be the OL/DL interaction. The game is won in the trenches..both on the field and in video games. Some of my questions.... 1. Will 90+ rated Defensive Ends and Defensive Tackles truly be difference makers this year? I.e. Will I see a Defensive line full of High 80s and 90s rated studs DOMINATE an inferior line of 70 and low 80 rated O linemen? 2. Will Defensive Ends truly make an impact this year? Rarely did my 95 rated DE get more than a sack a game, with little to no QB hurries or consistent pressure on the QB. 3. Will Dominant Defensive tackles force O lines to double team him? 4. Will 95 rated Offensive linemen dominate inferior D linemen? Will my All American Guard bulldoze 72 rated Defensive linemen for my running attack? Will my 95 rated OT continuously dominate that 74 rated DE he goes against? 5. Is suction blocking still prevalent in the game? 6. Has the ludicrous number of pancake blocks and "head over heels" flipping of Defensive linemen...some plays as many as all 4 down linemen getting flipped on their butts after the snap....has this been decreased substantially? As posted previously...my major gripe with NCAA 09 was the complete and total lack of defensive presence and lack of difference between 90 rated players and 60 rated players. The only area that seemed to matter was "speed"...nothing else. If LSU or Auburn is facing Louisiana Monroe...they should be absolutely DOMINATING both lines of scrimmage. Same if they are playing North Texas, Western Kentucky, etc. If teams are more evenly matched...then that also should be represented. Just because it's LSU....if I'm Auburn and my Linebackers and Defensive linemen are all much higher rated overall against an LSU line of 70 and 80 rated linemen....I should get the edge on most downs. Love to hear how you guys plan on addressing these issues in NCAA 2010.

Agreed. I mean, I'm going to be using Louisville just as always this year, and I expect my offensive line to get blown up early on against big teams until I can get some recruits in. That being said, I want to crush some of the smaller schools we play in the trenches.

# 34 Madwolf @ 03/25/09 01:26 AM

Is it possible to get a screenshot of a post-game Pancake and Sack total between two teams? That would go a long way in proving things are working better.

I sure do miss my o-line getting pancakes, and my defensive ends getting sacks. It seems like it happened so long ago.

I want to be reminded of why people feared Peanut Whitehead on NCAA, and I want to be reminded of why Julius Peppers is an elite DE in Madden.

On of the offensive side of the ball I want to see why guys like Eric Wood where All-Conference, and why guys like Jeff Otah paved the way for RBs.

I want the lines to be MEAN!

# 35 brickhouse24 @ 03/25/09 03:31 AM

Russ could you please suprise us with something in the coming weeks. Like create a school, team specific enterences and atmospheres, or just something that we have not seen.
I been a loyal Ncaa Football fanatic for the past 10 years and the same game that the screens so far have depected are very discouraging. Please bring create a school back it was the coolest thing you every added in any of the Ncaa games so far. Thanks Russ for taking time from day.

# 36 FlyingFinn @ 03/25/09 07:47 AM

Those 4 shots shown cannot all be from the same play and the result be a sack. In screen 2, the QB releases the ball...

# 37 deadlyCane @ 03/25/09 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by FlyingFinn


	Those 4 shots shown cannot all be from the same play and result be a sack. In screen 2, the QB is releases the ball...

Good catch Finn.

Ugh Oh, this doesn't bode well for Russell's credibility. And I was going to ask him to convince OMT to change his avatar.

# 38 FlyingFinn @ 03/25/09 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by chia51


	I thought the same thing when I read that, but he never said the pics were in correct order either....?... unless it was a pumpfake

If he can bring the ball back down in that shot, he is DA MAN.

# 39 FlyingFinn @ 03/25/09 08:23 AM

I had already edited my post before you posted this... Still, if he can bring that ball back down, we have bigger problems.

# 40 deadlyCane @ 03/25/09 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by chia51


	I thought the same thing when I read that, but he never said the pics were in correct order either....?... unless it was a pumpfake:)

That would be an unnatural looking cheesy pump fake. Nobody pump fakes like that. I'm on Finn's side on this one.

EDIT: To be totally fair this blog would've been better served accompanied by video evidence instead of still pictures.

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