Dave's Madden Tracker thread

[dave]

That's a reference to Raymond "The Man" Patriarca. Who is in my avatar.

OK. You legitimately got me on that one.
I have avatars, pics and sigs turned off during the work week.

I take that one back.

 

[dave]

I'm so ticked that one game turned me off Madden tonight. I love his game and have zero problem losing.
So far this year the game has been great - no disconnects and very, very little lag (only lag I've seen is on kickoffs and it had no effect on the game itself).

I wish every online game was like a game vs. Krulmichael. Two chess players going at it, understanding that the old chess player doesn't have the young player's stick skills.

 

[MVP1991]

Too bad you got all worked up about nothing.

I should have played the game out just to save the replay and post it here.

 

[dave]

Too bad you got all worked up about nothing.

Nothing to you. Something to me.

But, again, and I can't stress this enough - you won legitimately and I have no issues with your gameplay whatsoever.

I WANT FELLOW VSNers to know this - Play TheSecondComing.

I am only pissed off about that one thing. Your gameplay was fine otherwise.

 

[Sabo]

sidenote: I still heart you dave... you've looked out for me in the past and I haven't forgotten... I just like giving you shit every year because it's obvious you're drunk and easily worked up...

:date:

 

[dave]

sidenote: I still heart you dave... you've looked out for me in the past and I haven't forgotten... I just like giving you shit every year because it's obvious you're drunk and easily worked up...

:date:

I was worked up with the situation because of the situation, not the beer.

But I'd like to end it here and let my thread continue to be about the games. I like writing the reports.

 

[dave]

I wouldn't mind getting a game or two in when I get home from work tonight (midnight EST).
Didn't feel like playing last night.

 

[dave]

I was going to play tonight guys, but our weather here is bad - tornado warning, tons of rain, high winds.
No point going online and risking a disconnect that I know is 50/50.
I don't want to wreck anyone's game.

 

[strahanfan92]

pusssssssssssssssssssssyyyyyyyyyyy

 

[dave]

pusssssssssssssssssssssyyyyyyyyyyy

Do you really want to risk an unnecessary disconnect?

 

[strahanfan92]

lol nah but we gotta rematch soon, your an easy w

 

[dave]

Oh please.

I dominated you until the 4th quarter when my defensive backs suddenly decided to be morons.

 

[strahanfan92]

dude, it was a joke

 

[dave]

dude, it was a joke

Please put a and beside jokes.

That loss bothered me more than any loss this year.

I was traumatized giving up 29 points in a quarter.

My pass O was nearly perfect in that fucking game. Losing it hurt.

 

[strahanfan92]

No smileys in quick reply, not that I ever use them anyway lol. But when I was basically in shotgun the whole fourth quarter trying to inch my way back into a win, which I still don't know how I did, do you really think I would call you an easy win? I'm 4 and fucking 11, the only easy win I could have would be against jim abbott.

 

[dave]

I'm not really a smiley face guy lol, but when I was basically in shotgun the whole fourth quarter trying to inch my way back into a win, which I still don't know how I did, do you really think I would call you an easy win? I'm 4 and fucking 11, the only easy win I could have would be against jim abbott.

I still can't believe Assante Samuel got ass-raped like that.
He's supposed to stop second-rate receivers like Smith.

 

[TDAUG]

Were you not paying attention to the game?

Someone sacked Pennington who then fumbled, Cory Redding picked the fumble up WITH NO FIGHT FOR THE FUMBLE CUTSCENE ran for a few yards and was then tackled which caused another fumble which did bring up a fight for the fumble cutscene. I recovered and was given a new set of downs due to the change of possession.

I don't pull the crap you are accusing me of.

Unlike most, I enjoy reading Dave. I also have been looking forward to getting a game in with him. I have been in reteirement for a couple of years and am really enjoying the game and wanted to get games in with all the old school guys.

After reading this Dave, I will never subject myself to this kind of attitude. I obviously was not there to witness the play. I usually go by the smell test and this smells bad.

2 things uncool...Quitting and then calling someone out for having unsportsmanship for all to see. Perception becomes realialty in places like this and that is plan ole' BS.

 

[strahanfan92]

Unlike most, I enjoy reading Dave. I also have been looking forward to getting a game in with him. I have been in reteirement for a couple of years and am really enjoying the game and wanted to get games in with all the old school guys.

After reading this Dave, I will never subject myself to this kind of attitude. I obviously was not there to witness the play. I usually go by the smell test and this smells bad.

2 things uncool...Quitting and then calling someone out for having unsportsmanship for all to see. Perception becomes realialty in places like this and that is plan ole' BS.

And MVP did nothing wrong on the play, it changed possesion, therefore he gets a new set of downs if he gets the ball back. Learn the rules stubborn dave.

 

[dave]

Unlike most, I enjoy reading Dave. I also have been looking forward to getting a game in with him. I have been in reteirement for a couple of years and am really enjoying the game and wanted to get games in with all the old school guys.

After reading this Dave, I will never subject myself to this kind of attitude. I obviously was not there to witness the play. I usually go by the smell test and this smells bad.

2 things uncool...Quitting and then calling someone out for having unsportsmanship for all to see. Perception becomes realialty in places like this and that is plan ole' BS.

I don't get this post - does this mean you will never play me or you will?

And MVP did nothing wrong on the play, it changed possesion, therefore he gets a new set of downs if he gets the ball back. Learn the rules stubborn dave.

And I don't care what you think...

 

[dave]

Ooops ... I dropped it again
(Copyright Britney Spears songwriting team)

Aug. 21/2009
OnlyOneBeer (Raiders) 30 Dave (Eagles) 3
All-Madden, 6 min

Game recap:
A four turnover differential usually tells the tale of a game and this one was no exception.
The Eagles were essentially demoralized all game long. Coach Dave needs to get his team on the field more often. Playing two or three times a week not good practice. At times, coach Dave wonders if being reporter Dave after the game is such a good thing because of the time involved.

Scouting report on OOB:
Keep in mind, this guy uses a lot of different teams, so this scouting report is essentially a scouting report on how OOB used the Raiders. I simply can't guarantee he'd use other teams the same way.

A) Like Izzy and a few others, it's obvious he's playing this game to death and knows its ins and outs already. You have to keep that in mind.

B) Everything with the Raiders was short passing. Only two passes over 10 yards (yes, I counted). The Eagles were simply unable to stop the short pass game - as the player stats will show - and were deathly afraid of McFadden's speed.

C) Used his tight end a lot in this first half, probably worried old Dave was gonna flame him for it and essentially stopped using him in the second half ... or the coverage improved (unlikely)

D) All his drives were long and playcalling methodical. He wanted to play 5-min quarters at first - I declined and told him 6. Frankly, playing a guy like this, you need 8 minute quarters. He's not a big audible guy at the line, but takes a long time to call offensive plays. I'm guessing he likes substitutions - which are painful clock killers.

E) Hitsticks very effectively. You must cover up the ball anytime you have it.

F) Forgot to assign #21 to my best WR in this game in defensive matchups, which surprised me.

G) On defence, he mixes his plays and, like I said, is deadly with the hit stick.

In closing, I don't consider OOB an elite player, but he's above average no doubt. I had a hard time gauging his play, because I was too busy turning the damn ball over.


Player stats:
McNabb 12-21 157 0-3
Garcia 11-11 134 2-0

Westbrook 7-41
McFadden 19-72
Fargas 3-3
Garcia 1-5 TD

Westbrook 4-68
Maclin 3-41
Celek 3-22
Brown 2-28

Miller 5-61
Murphy 2-42
McFadden 2-24
Heyward-Bey 2-7

Janikowski 3-3
Akers 1-1

Game stats:
Total offence: Raiders 190 Eagles 187
Rush: Raiders 80 Eagles 42
Pass: Eagles 145 Raiders 110
1st downs: Eagles 9 Raiders 9
Turnovers: Eagles 4 Raiders 0
TOP: Raiders 14:35 Eagles 9:25

Eagles offensive stats after 7 games
PASSING:
McNabb
98-151 1540 8-16 64.9%

RUSHING:
Westbrook 53-151 2.8 yds
McCoy 10-75 7.5 yds
McNabb 8-62 7.8 yds
Weaver 1-10 10.0 yds
Jackson 1-0 0.0 yds

RECEIVING:
Maclin 28-438 15.6
Westbrook 22-326 14.8
Curtis 12-372 31.0
Jackson 10-157 15.7
Brown 8-104 13.0
Celek 8-59 7.4
Weaver 2-32 16.0
Avant 2-22 11.0
McCoy 1-2 2.0

I am going to put this at the end of every game report from this point on.