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Official Madden Season 3 League Thread: The Imperial March (to the superbowl!)
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Wellington
BAAAALLLINNN'
Dskillz, haven't seen you around today.... I guess tomorrow it is.
man, I played horribly. Was lucky to make the final 28-21. One of these days, I'll figure out how to stop the quick RB to the side. Strange how I cannot get big lumbering Alexander to do that....
And that BS Moss "I'll break 2 tackles" scamper to the end zone... :lol :lol
And that BS Moss "I'll break 2 tackles" scamper to the end zone... :lol :lol
I had ALL of the breaks tonight and you had none, but yet you had me bitting my nails at the end. And yeah, that 96 yard Moss TD was like something out of a cartoon, don't know what to say about that. 
However, I did think your two INTs were some Harlem Globetrotter bullshit! I mean fuck, on the first Moss is 5 yards behind Taylor so I put some air under the ball, and Taylor starts some Crouching Tiger Hidden Seahawk move, catching the fastest WR in the game an leaping 17 feet in the air to stop my first drive. Then, at the end of the first half, your #2 CB some how manages to bump both Robinson and Burleson at the line and then picks off the lob over his head. WTF?!?! :lol :lol
Good game, I hope I don't see you in the playoffs.
However, I did think your two INTs were some Harlem Globetrotter bullshit! I mean fuck, on the first Moss is 5 yards behind Taylor so I put some air under the ball, and Taylor starts some Crouching Tiger Hidden Seahawk move, catching the fastest WR in the game an leaping 17 feet in the air to stop my first drive. Then, at the end of the first half, your #2 CB some how manages to bump both Robinson and Burleson at the line and then picks off the lob over his head. WTF?!?! :lol :lol
Good game, I hope I don't see you in the playoffs.
well, I do have 3 pretty good CB's, rating wise at least. Taylor is a high 80 (88-89) so...he has a chance...maybe. What killed me, other than the obvious, were those RB to the side moves (why those were wide open all the time, I don't know) and the under routes of receivers.
Wellington
BAAAALLLINNN'
Slo said:CK used to do it to me all the time, and it works like a charm until people overcompensate for it.
I don't know what you are referring to. RB to the side move? Is that the cutback or a pass out to the flats? If you're talking about calling a dive and running outside, I don't do it intentionally, I'm just following the blocks that open up for me. The right side of my line is stronger than the left, and my center, so naturally they get a better push, but against a superior d-line even they can't open up the intended holes, as was happening last night with Dskillz. My fullback would try to cut outside (for god knows what reason) and get sucked into blocking an LB, my only recourse is to take it inside the tackle, or hit it outside and hope the TE makes his block (on a play that is designed to go between the guard and center) which often he doesn't. And no, I don't believed the LBs get sucked inside and stuck, my LBs don't get stuck like that when a run is bounced outside. I had such success against Dskillz last night because my TE was hitting his block and I ran in that direction all night, with off-tackle runs, and slams between tackle and guard
Call it an exploit if you want, but it didn't work against DM, didn't work against FMT, hasn't worked in all the ranked games I have played against Malley (who has shut me down big time on the run in the passed few days), didn't work against Gunstar (who was actually spreading the line allowing the inside run, so of course it wouldn't work).
I'll tell you exactly how to beat my run: Don't play the conventional 4-3 or 3-4.
Besides, you had a better rushing average than I did up until this week, and Fifty is way up above us. As you have experienced in both of our games, I tend to break a long run or two and that inflates my numbers per game. Also consider that unlike most people, I use playmaker blocking and I can win one on one situations in the open field. Let's also consider the fact that I ran well last season with the Giants, ending up in second place for rushing yards, with Tiki Barber as my RB. I can count the RB dives in the Giants playbook on one hand, and none are effective, including the Goalline plays (against like Quarter D
). Diving with Tiki is just not an option. It's only natural that with a slightly better O-Line and FB I should run slightly more. Even though FMT taught me the move, and MrBob uses it too (the cutback with the juke button) I'll make sure to run into traffic more if it helps you guys against me.WHOA WHOA WHOA! That was meant as a compliment, not an insult. Immitation is the sincerest form of blah blah mcblah. In all of our games together prior to the leagues I noticed that I was getting absoultely KILLED by Barber bouncing plays to the outside because my LBs came in and got sucked into the blocks, Tecmo Bowl style. Half my running game is based on that idea, so don't take offense please.
Sometimes I think you're taking the things I say the wrong way on purpose CK. I've got no beef with you, no need to be so defensive.
Immitation is the sincerest form of blah blah mcblah. In all of our games together prior to the leagues I noticed that I was getting absoultely KILLED by Barber bouncing plays to the outside because my LBs came in and got sucked into the blocks, Tecmo Bowl style. Half my running game is based on that idea, so don't take offense please.Sometimes I think you're taking the things I say the wrong way on purpose CK. I've got no beef with you, no need to be so defensive.
FrenchMovieTheme
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i beat you using the 4-3 and 3-4 for much of the game
Wellington
BAAAALLLINNN'
FrenchMovieTheme said:i beat you using the 4-3 and 3-4 for much of the game
So did DM.
Shut up Slo: Your emphasis on held implied (to me) that I was somehow exploiting the engine.
maybe I should attempt to learn the dive/outside maneuve.
My downfall lately is "no time" to play madden. It's Gt4, 24, working a hell of alot more OT, and my father's health. Just too much going on to concentrate on much of anything.
I mean...I lost to Ror.
Rorshach!1111
My downfall lately is "no time" to play madden. It's Gt4, 24, working a hell of alot more OT, and my father's health. Just too much going on to concentrate on much of anything.
I mean...I lost to Ror.
Rorshach!1111
If you wanna play on the weekend that's great. You set the time. I'm flexible all day Sat and Sunday. Maybe I can play you and Shadax back to back.Malleymal said:
Sorry to hear about your father, Lone. Best wishes.
Also, I told you the stats lie.
The time came and you choked it away, my friend. FrenchMovieTheme
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i will be back strong in season 4 (with whichever team is selected for me, it literally has to be an improvement over the 49ers )
good season but i just didn't get the bounces i'm used to. all of my losses were by single digits, and 4/5 were by single scores. boo urns to you john madden!
)good season but i just didn't get the bounces i'm used to. all of my losses were by single digits, and 4/5 were by single scores. boo urns to you john madden!
Ramirez, I told you you could do it! You're my boy Blue!
It's not over for FMT, although he says it is. I could lose twice in a row, and he could win twice in a row...but since he's already thrown in the towel....Paper Champ, I told you guys. He just lacks the heart.
FMT has a great defense, and he knows that team like the back of his hand, so while it's true that any team is statistically better, that doesn't mean he'll play better with them.
It's not over for FMT, although he says it is. I could lose twice in a row, and he could win twice in a row...but since he's already thrown in the towel....Paper Champ, I told you guys. He just lacks the heart.
FMT has a great defense, and he knows that team like the back of his hand, so while it's true that any team is statistically better, that doesn't mean he'll play better with them.
FrenchMovieTheme
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lollerskates fifty! there is no way you could lose 2 in a row because you playing f-ing bog this week!
Wellington
BAAAALLLINNN'
You're neglecting the fact that he has three games left though, FMT. That completely slipped my mind when we spoke yesterday.
In order to facilitate your entry into the playoffs, I am casting a HEX on Fifty! Ooga-Chaga-Ooga-Chaga
Slo I can play tomorrow, same as last week.
In order to facilitate your entry into the playoffs, I am casting a HEX on Fifty! Ooga-Chaga-Ooga-Chaga
Slo I can play tomorrow, same as last week.
dskillzhtown
keep your strippers out of my American football
hg, I can play today.
dskillzhtown
keep your strippers out of my American football
hgplayer1 said:
I can play at anytime today. Whatever is cool for you.
oops didn't even see this and I was checking this thread earlier. Yeah, I'm around. Funny thing is, I'm taking care of my nephew as we speak. :lolMalleymal said:
I'm available to play if you're still around, though. He'll be out for a while since he didn't sleep all night/morning. And by the time he wakes up, his mom will be here to pick him up.
Rorschach said:I'm available to play if you're still around, though. He'll be out for a while since he didn't sleep all night/morning. And by the time he wakes up, his mom will be here to pick him up.
Hmmm... another "Nephew" , lol.. I am here but got a guy from sears downstairs fixing my microwave, and I have to help him put the damn thing back in the wall since his partner wasnt available today. so once he is done , its on... I will write on here as soon as I am done, do u have an AIM name??
Yeah...I was thinking "Why does he keep running it back in the rain with 4 guys on him?"Malleymal said:
That Holmes fumble was bs, though. Dunno how it popped out. I didn't even use the b/w buttons.
I think Bog just = free win. I haven't seen anyone try to contact him for a few games now. He's my last game.
Matrix
LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
Fifty said:
:lol
Sadly the baby has acid reflux so my sis has needed extra help since her husband works all day.I happen to do work at home,so I'm able to help her.
That's gonna be a W, sorry.Shadax said:
I regret to inform you that you're gonna be my season ending redemption game.
As for a time, pick any time sat/sun. I'm headed out the door now, but I'll read it when I get home. Any time from 12am Saturday to 1pm Monday. Day, night, evening, morning, afternoon, grave yard hours. I hope there's an hour in there where we can play this game.
dskillzhtown
keep your strippers out of my American football
hg, can you play now?