NCAA Football 09 features

by pastapadre
Posted April 2nd, 2008 at 6:03 pm

EA Sports has posted some of the features of NCAA Football 09 on the game’s official website. More details on these are promised in the coming weeks but for now we have an extensive feature list.

It is definitely exciting to hear about the return of home field advantage, online dynasty, and roster sharing. Those are just a couple of the features mentioned. Continue on to view the full list.

Wide Open and Authentic College Style Gameplay
* Bigger holes, cutback lanes, and open receivers, making the game feel more wide open than ever before
* Directional pump fake on the R stick
* New college specific tackling engine

Home of the 12th Man and Home Field Advantage with new mini-game components
* Pre-play confusion and difficulty making adjustments when on the road against tough teams
* All new toughest places to play with dynamic rankings

All-new Mascot Mode with User Controlled Celebrations
* Mascot Games
* Interactive TD celebrations

College Atmosphere
* All-new Dynamic Crowd System
* College sidelines are packed with additional players, mascots, cheerleaders, and more
* All-new authentic fields with new textures, lighting, and field degradation
* New college player models, including more than 50 alternate uniforms
* User Customizable Stadium Sounds & Music
* Breakaway crowd reactions

Depth & Innovation
* Online Dynasty is here!!!
* Roster file sharing online
* Improved recruiting system in Dynasty mode highlighting ease and accessibility
* New post game presentation and play by play commentary
* 1-4 player offline co-op
* Return missed field goals
* Bluff your play art to confuse opponents
* Formation audibles
* Smart routes
* Bobble catches
* Better passing control
* Post play continuation
* All-New Mini Games
* Random play selection in practice mode
* Quick replay
* CPU vs. CPU (watch mode)
* Smooth 60 FPS on PS3
* Even teams option in play now

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Vikingsfanatic

I’m a litle disappointed because I was hping they would add a dynasty facilities and stadium upgrade on the game for when you built a team up. I wonder if extra jerseys will be available for download?
Vikingsfanatic

I’m a litle disappointed because I was hping they would add a dynasty facilities and stadium upgrade on the game for when you built a team up. I wonder if extra jerseys will be available for download?
Brandon

[quote comment="16680"]Honestly I’m the most excited about Roster sharing online. College Hoops 2K8 had that and it made it really easy to get all those names in for the players. I know a lot (probably most) of you guys have Datel XChange or something similar to that to get rosters from your PC to Xbox or PS3. However for those of us without we can finally get those rosters.[/quote]
I definatley agree with you they should have that
Brandon

[quote comment="16680"]Honestly I’m the most excited about Roster sharing online. College Hoops 2K8 had that and it made it really easy to get all those names in for the players. I know a lot (probably most) of you guys have Datel XChange or something similar to that to get rosters from your PC to Xbox or PS3. However for those of us without we can finally get those rosters.[/quote]
I definatley agree with you they should have that
booker

Awesome!… COOP is BACK!… i can rest in peace now.
booker

Awesome!… COOP is BACK!… i can rest in peace now.
http://www.gamerosters.com/ncaa-football-09-news.html Dougie-Fresh

Hey all, I just thought I would give me 5 cents. I have been playinhg madden and ncaa since day 1, and I prefer NCAA over madden still to this day. I like what I see in the features list, I agree, create a team should be there, hopefully it will be. If you havent seen a small clip of NCAA and some of the moves they are creating, then take a peek at this I found on gamersters.com

http://www.gamerosters.com/ncaa-football-09-news.html

Looking forward to the weeks to come, keep teasin us, fottball 24/7 fellas!!
http://www.gamerosters.com/ncaa-football-09-news.html Dougie-Fresh

Hey all, I just thought I would give me 5 cents. I have been playinhg madden and ncaa since day 1, and I prefer NCAA over madden still to this day. I like what I see in the features list, I agree, create a team should be there, hopefully it will be. If you havent seen a small clip of NCAA and some of the moves they are creating, then take a peek at this I found on gamersters.com

http://www.gamerosters.com/ncaa-football-09-news.html

Looking forward to the weeks to come, keep teasin us, fottball 24/7 fellas!!
skipwondah33

game sounds tight, these features would definitely make this game that much better…and finally an online dynasty, more crowd reaction, etc..nothing wrong with pulling some things from the old days EA
skipwondah33

game sounds tight, these features would definitely make this game that much better…and finally an online dynasty, more crowd reaction, etc..nothing wrong with pulling some things from the old days EA
Juan Pablo

[quote comment="16682"]
I definatley agree with you they should have that[/quote]
Well judging by the article they will.

* Roster file sharing online
Juan Pablo

[quote comment="16682"]
I definatley agree with you they should have that[/quote]
Well judging by the article they will.

* Roster file sharing online
truzoe

[quote comment="16680"]Honestly I’m the most excited about Roster sharing online. College Hoops 2K8 had that and it made it really easy to get all those names in for the players. I know a lot (probably most) of you guys have Datel XChange or something similar to that to get rosters from your PC to Xbox or PS3. However for those of us without we can finally get those rosters.[/quote]

yeah am very exited about this feature to no more making it a hustle to get the rosters.and everything else sounds great so i cant wait for this game sounds good this year EA please don disappoint me again
truzoe

[quote comment="16680"]Honestly I’m the most excited about Roster sharing online. College Hoops 2K8 had that and it made it really easy to get all those names in for the players. I know a lot (probably most) of you guys have Datel XChange or something similar to that to get rosters from your PC to Xbox or PS3. However for those of us without we can finally get those rosters.[/quote]

yeah am very exited about this feature to no more making it a hustle to get the rosters.and everything else sounds great so i cant wait for this game sounds good this year EA please don disappoint me again
Darren

When they say online “dynastys” do they mean like multiple years or just one season ala 2k leagues. I hope they mean multi years but I really hope they bring online franchise to madden. It would be amazing to have trades, free agents, draft, scouting, salary cap….but I dont think they could actual make it work well. Still put it in and with the right group of guys it could be amazing!!
Darren

When they say online “dynastys” do they mean like multiple years or just one season ala 2k leagues. I hope they mean multi years but I really hope they bring online franchise to madden. It would be amazing to have trades, free agents, draft, scouting, salary cap….but I dont think they could actual make it work well. Still put it in and with the right group of guys it could be amazing!!
Zack

Sounds great
Zack

Sounds great
soonerhomie12

Are those features from next gen or all systems or the wii………………… I hope it’s the wii
soonerhomie12

Are those features from next gen or all systems or the wii………………… I hope it’s the wii
coogrfan

[quote comment="16695"]Are those features from next gen or all systems or the wii………………… I hope it’s the wii[/quote]

360/ps3 only. The wii version will be more or less a port of the ps2 version.
coogrfan

[quote comment="16695"]Are those features from next gen or all systems or the wii………………… I hope it’s the wii[/quote]

360/ps3 only. The wii version will be more or less a port of the ps2 version.
Vikingsfanatic

coogrfan said
am April 3 2008 @ 7:12 am Quote

soonerhomie12 wrote:

Are those features from next gen or all systems or the wii………………… I hope it’s the wii

360/ps3 only. The wii version will be more or less a port of the ps2 version.

Where is your proof? Show me where it actually say’s it won’t be on the 360 or ps3.
Vikingsfanatic

coogrfan said
am April 3 2008 @ 7:12 am Quote

soonerhomie12 wrote:

Are those features from next gen or all systems or the wii………………… I hope it’s the wii

360/ps3 only. The wii version will be more or less a port of the ps2 version.

Where is your proof? Show me where it actually say’s it won’t be on the 360 or ps3.
http://www.pastapadre.com/ pastapadre

I can pretty much guarantee many of these are 360/PS3 specific. Online dynasties, roster sharing, ect. This is basically a 360/PS3 specific features list. That doesn’t mean the Wii/PS2 won’t have some of these things too but this list isn’t intended as a description of those versions.
http://www.pastapadre.com pastapadre

I can pretty much guarantee many of these are 360/PS3 specific. Online dynasties, roster sharing, ect. This is basically a 360/PS3 specific features list. That doesn’t mean the Wii/PS2 won’t have some of these things too but this list isn’t intended as a description of those versions.
Eric

Some interesting features, but a lot of them were already on the last-gen. This continues EA’s cycle of pulling features from the game and then adding them in later for a bullet point on the box.

Online roster file sharing is probably the coolest feature, though it is really easy on the PS3 anyway, so it isn’t as big of a deal there.
Eric

Some interesting features, but a lot of them were already on the last-gen. This continues EA’s cycle of pulling features from the game and then adding them in later for a bullet point on the box.

Online roster file sharing is probably the coolest feature, though it is really easy on the PS3 anyway, so it isn’t as big of a deal there.
coogrfan

[quote comment="16698"]coogrfan said
am April 3 2008 @ 7:12 am Quote

soonerhomie12 wrote:

Are those features from next gen or all systems or the wii………………… I hope it’s the wii

360/ps3 only. The wii version will be more or less a port of the ps2 version.

Where is your proof? Show me where it actually say’s it won’t be on the 360 or ps3.[/quote]

Umm…the 07/08 wii versions of Madden weren’t proof enough?
coogrfan

[quote comment="16698"]coogrfan said
am April 3 2008 @ 7:12 am Quote

soonerhomie12 wrote:

Are those features from next gen or all systems or the wii………………… I hope it’s the wii

360/ps3 only. The wii version will be more or less a port of the ps2 version.

Where is your proof? Show me where it actually say’s it won’t be on the 360 or ps3.[/quote]

Umm…the 07/08 wii versions of Madden weren’t proof enough?
leglockfan

Pasta what about Campus Legend… they didn’t nix that did they ??
leglockfan

Pasta what about Campus Legend… they didn’t nix that did they ??
Outkaz79

I am not going to get excited until I see Division II teams and create-a-team.
Outkaz79

I am not going to get excited until I see Division II teams and create-a-team.
http://www.pastapadre.com/ pastapadre

[quote comment="16702"]Pasta what about Campus Legend… they didn’t nix that did they ??[/quote]

Campus Legend will be back yes, its just not on this list.
http://www.pastapadre.com pastapadre

[quote comment="16702"]Pasta what about Campus Legend… they didn’t nix that did they ??[/quote]

Campus Legend will be back yes, its just not on this list.
Ninj

Good news about CPU v CPU being back…hopefully this extends to being able to view any game from any side’s schedule during franchise play and watch it as a cpu v cpu match.
Ninj

Good news about CPU v CPU being back…hopefully this extends to being able to view any game from any side’s schedule during franchise play and watch it as a cpu v cpu match.
Bumble14

Bowl patches, eye black, clear visors, non generic bowl enzones, and D1AA + Ivy teams are what I’m holding out for…then I get excited.

It’s funny how they just add features that they stripped out when this series hit 360/ps3 and try to make them sound like they are new.
Bumble14

Bowl patches, eye black, clear visors, non generic bowl enzones, and D1AA + Ivy teams are what I’m holding out for…then I get excited.

It’s funny how they just add features that they stripped out when this series hit 360/ps3 and try to make them sound like they are new.
Brian

pasta do you have any news on D1-AA teams on next gen?
Brian

pasta do you have any news on D1-AA teams on next gen?
http://www.pastapadre.com/ pastapadre

[quote comment="16711"]pasta do you have any news on D1-AA teams on next gen?[/quote]

Haven’t heard anything on that. There could be more features/additions announced still. I just don’t get the feeling that will be one of them. Hopefully I’m wrong on that though cause it would be nice to have them in.
http://www.pastapadre.com pastapadre

[quote comment="16711"]pasta do you have any news on D1-AA teams on next gen?[/quote]

Haven’t heard anything on that. There could be more features/additions announced still. I just don’t get the feeling that will be one of them. Hopefully I’m wrong on that though cause it would be nice to have them in.
Bumble14

[quote comment="16712"][quote comment="16711"]pasta do you have any news on D1-AA teams on next gen?[/quote]

Haven’t heard anything on that. There could be more features/additions announced still. I just don’t get the feeling that will be one of them. Hopefully I’m wrong on that though cause it would be nice to have them in.[/quote]

Why would they give them to us this year? They need to save something to be the headliner for NCAA 2010.
Bumble14

[quote comment="16712"][quote comment="16711"]pasta do you have any news on D1-AA teams on next gen?[/quote]

Haven’t heard anything on that. There could be more features/additions announced still. I just don’t get the feeling that will be one of them. Hopefully I’m wrong on that though cause it would be nice to have them in.[/quote]

Why would they give them to us this year? They need to save something to be the headliner for NCAA 2010.
leglockfan

[quote comment="16705"][quote comment="16702"]Pasta what about Campus Legend… they didn’t nix that did they ??[/quote]

Campus Legend will be back yes, its just not on this list.[/quote]

That’s delicious! I hope they made a few adjustments on it but others than that im ready to crank out 4, 8, or 12 years in this lovely mode
leglockfan

[quote comment="16705"][quote comment="16702"]Pasta what about Campus Legend… they didn’t nix that did they ??[/quote]

Campus Legend will be back yes, its just not on this list.[/quote]

That’s delicious! I hope they made a few adjustments on it but others than that im ready to crank out 4, 8, or 12 years in this lovely mode
Feldman

Wowie Wow Guy! Guy! Guy! N00b!

1. No mention of ESPN presentation.
2. No mention of Division 1-AA Teams or FCS Teams
3. Looks like defense is getting thrown out the window
4. College Atmosphere is an excuse rather than a feature instead of putting in ESPN presentation
5. Post Game Presenation and New Play by Play? Hope they didn’t make it worse than it is now. Better still have Corso and herbstreit.
6. No mention of PRE GAME SHOW or HALFTIME SHOW. If the Post game is anything like Madden 08 was, forget it.
7. I don’t see with all they mention going on at one time that this game is going to run as smooth as it did last year
8. Mascot Games are useless, give me ESPN presentation
9. Any mini game is useless. Give me Espn Presentation
10. Home Field Advantage, another excuse rather than a feature instead of putting in ESPN presentation
11. New Breakaway system, same as this year, excuse rather than feature, give me ESPN presentation.
Feldman

Wowie Wow Guy! Guy! Guy! N00b!

1. No mention of ESPN presentation.
2. No mention of Division 1-AA Teams or FCS Teams
3. Looks like defense is getting thrown out the window
4. College Atmosphere is an excuse rather than a feature instead of putting in ESPN presentation
5. Post Game Presenation and New Play by Play? Hope they didn’t make it worse than it is now. Better still have Corso and herbstreit.
6. No mention of PRE GAME SHOW or HALFTIME SHOW. If the Post game is anything like Madden 08 was, forget it.
7. I don’t see with all they mention going on at one time that this game is going to run as smooth as it did last year
8. Mascot Games are useless, give me ESPN presentation
9. Any mini game is useless. Give me Espn Presentation
10. Home Field Advantage, another excuse rather than a feature instead of putting in ESPN presentation
11. New Breakaway system, same as this year, excuse rather than feature, give me ESPN presentation.