NCAA Football General Discussion Thread

[calgaryballer]

I wish my Idaho line gave me that protection

[Bmore]

I've noticed in the last 3-4 days, they've fixed a lot of the OD problems I was having.


Kinda making this game addicting...

[Blade]

So I guess everyone is able to do a direction punt but me?

[spiker]

So I guess everyone is able to do a direction punt but me?

Not sure what you mean? You have to flick the right stick in the direction you want to punt if that's what you're saying.

[RyanLeaf16]

For anyone having trouble with passing on AA or Heisman. Directional passing is a MUST this year. In year's past it was available, but, you didn't really have to use it. I read somewhere last night that you had to utilize it this year to be effective.

I just played a half. Boise State (me) @ Georgia. I was up 14-0 at half. Kellen Moore was 11-17, 152, 2 TD, 0 INT in the first half. All directional passing. Even had a sweet sideline grab thanks to placing the ball just out of reach of the CB. Try it and you will likely start having more success passing.

[spiker]

For anyone having trouble with passing on AA or Heisman. Directional passing is a MUST this year. In year's past it was available, but, you didn't really have to use it. I read somewhere last night that you had to utilize it this year to be effective.

I just played a half. Boise State (me) @ Georgia. I was up 14-0 at half. Kellen Moore was 11-17, 152, 2 TD, 0 INT in the first half. All directional passing. Even had a sweet sideline grab thanks to placing the ball just out of reach of the CB. Try it and you will likely start having more success passing.

I am having problems throwing the ball this year. The routes that were open for me last year are getting jumped, especially by super LBs. Aside from leading a WR on a fly route, I've never really had to use directional passing. When a guy is open, he's open. I will try directional passing because it can't hurt to try I guess.

[RyanLeaf16]

I am having problems throwing the ball this year. The routes that were open for me last year are getting jumped, especially by super LBs. Aside from leading a WR on a fly route, I've never really had to use directional passing. When a guy is open, he's open. I will try directional passing because it can't hurt to try I guess.

I can give you an example of how it has helped me. When passing over the middle people have complained about "Super LBs" jumping up and swatting the ball. When I hit up on the stick, it lofts the ball and drops it in over the coverage.

On a hitch route, I pull down on the stick and the ball is thrown at the WRs feet and isn't open for an INT or swat. It's worked wonders for me in just a half. You still have to make the right reads and find the passing windows. Obviously, I use left and right to lead the receiver which also helps if you see a LB or safety ready to blow up your receiver. You can lead him or throw behind him so that he makes the catch while falling to the ground and is susceptible to a drop after a monster hit.

I don't know what you do for each pass play, but, I always identify the coverage (i.e. Cover 1, Cover 2, Cover 3, Cover 4, Man, Cover 6, etc.) After I do that, I identify, based off the routes who is likely to be open based off the defense and select that player as my #1 read - regardless of what the play art says. Then, if I don't like any routes against that defense, I hot route a player to a favorable route or just call TO and pick a new play.

[spiker]

I can give you an example of how it has helped me. When passing over the middle people have complained about "Super LBs" jumping up and swatting the ball. When I hit up on the stick, it lofts the ball and drops it in over the coverage.

On a hitch route, I pull down on the stick and the ball is thrown at the WRs feet and isn't open for an INT or swat. It's worked wonders for me in just a half. You still have to make the right reads and find the passing windows. Obviously, I use left and right to lead the receiver which also helps if you see a LB or safety ready to blow up your receiver. You can lead him or throw behind him so that he makes the catch while falling to the ground and is susceptible to a drop after a monster hit.

I don't know what you do for each pass play, but, I always identify the coverage (i.e. Cover 1, Cover 2, Cover 3, Cover 4, Man, Cover 6, etc.) After I do that, I identify, based off the routes who is likely to be open based off the defense and select that player as my #1 read - regardless of what the play art says. Then, if I don't like any routes against that defense, I hot route a player to a favorable route or just call TO and pick a new play.

As far as throwing the ball over super LBs in the intermediate range, are you just hitting up or are you lofting it a little too? I find if I don't rocket the ball in there, the safety has time to make a play and usually will. When I do fire a rocket in there, the ball is thrown too low and the LB can make a play.

My pre-snap read for a passing play is simply man or zone. From there, I will make my adjustments to beat whatever the coverage is.

[Herm]

Ive used directional passing since its invention. I assumed everyone took advantage of this. Slants, outs, and things of that nature why would you just press the pass button when you can influence where its going to go.

[RyanLeaf16]

As far as throwing the ball over super LBs in the intermediate range, are you just hitting up or are you lofting it a little too? I find if I don't rocket the ball in there, the safety has time to make a play and usually will. When I do fire a rocket in there, the ball is thrown too low and the LB can make a play.

My pre-snap read for a passing play is simply man or zone. From there, I will make my adjustments to beat whatever the coverage is.

I've never really paid attention to that. It is sort of a simple reaction. I would say I am just pressing the button. Certainly not holding it down, but, not tapping it either.

[RyanLeaf16]

Ive used directional passing since its invention. I assumed everyone took advantage of this. Slants, outs, and things of that nature why would you just press the pass button when you can influence where its going to go.

I never bothered with it because I never really needed it. Now, I feel like I having been missing out. It is such a powerful tool in the game. It really should cut down on INTs and help with completion percentage.

[Herm]

if you're using usf you better be using directional passing.

[RyanLeaf16]

if you're using usf you better be using directional passing.

Haven't started my dynasty yet. I like the idea of coaching carousel, but, I can't think of anyone to be. Sooooo...I may just start a regular USF dynasty without coaching carousel.

[Blade]

Not sure what you mean? You have to flick the right stick in the direction you want to punt if that's what you're saying.

Then what the hell is the point of the arrow being shown before we punt. Hell I can even move it, but the ball goes straight downfield no matter what.

Herm and myself noticed this problem the other night playing online.

[Blade]

Ive used directional passing since its invention. I assumed everyone took advantage of this. Slants, outs, and things of that nature why would you just press the pass button when you can influence where its going to go.

Only works when your QB is accurate though......I tired that the first half in the game I played agains you.....and all I got were overthrown or underthrown passes.