Pastapadre Campus Legend 09 Begins

by pastapadre
Posted July 14th, 2008 at 2:51 pm

Since the introduction of modes that center on controlling one individual player, NCAA Football’s Campus Legend has been more enjoyable than Madden’s Superstar. That looks to be the case again in 09 as Superstar mode has kept the annoying influence points/screens and the money/agents factor remains pointless.

This year the changes to the modes were minimal. The most significant ones are a fix to the cameras so that they don’t swing around when possession changes which was disorienting, and the ability to stay within an activity such as practices for the whole “week” instead of having to spend time loading into them on a “daily” basis. As I go through the Pastapadre Campus Legend reports we’ll see if anything else arises and what improvements have been made.

First some general things I’ve taken notice of. I’m a little frustrated playing as a CB. Last year I felt that the opposing QB never threw in my direction, almost like he was purposely avoiding me. It got to where I had to bait the QB in order to get any action. Unfortunately so far this seems to be the case again. I have a little hope in that these were just High School games that were played, but if it continues I may decide to switch to a different position.

The clock still doesn’t run at all in between plays. So it all liklihood there no-huddle either isn’t a factor or isn’t even possible in Campus Legend. This also negates much of the purpose of timeouts as well as extending the number of plays that are ran in the game. Lengthening the quarters probably would not be a good idea.

Again it could be chalked up to being High School games, but after last year I’m not ready to give it any benefit of the doubt. The QBs still throw a lot of INTs. So far it hasn’t been quite as bad as last year, but expect a handful every game. Unfortunately they were all thrown towards the other side of the field and I didn’t even get an opportunity at one.

Have already seen a couple face mask penalties. No other penalties yet.

At times I tend not to feel into the games. A big reason is you can’t pile onto a tackle. As a defensive player coming in late and diving right past a guy that takes some feeling of being involved out of the equation.

Padre High vs Spanaway

This game was close early but then turned into a rout with a 34-6 final. Padre finished with eight tackles, one for a six yard loss on the RB in a goal-to-go situation. Schools in attendance scouting were BYU, Pitt, USF, Tulsa, New Mexico St., and Colorado St.

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Padre High vs South Hill

The High School tournament ends early for Padre as South Hill comes out on top 13-10. This was a defensive battle with both TDs coming in the 4th quarter. Padre High had an opportunity for an onside kick with under a minute remaining but South Hill came up with it. Padre finishes with five tackles, one for loss. Schools scouting were Ohio State, Wisconsin, Central Michigan, Ball St., Duke, and Idaho.

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Check in for the next Campus Legend update tomorrow as Padre chooses the school he will attend and gets his first big game experience!

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KAEYOSSS

CHARGERS 31…NO I MEAN WHEN U IMPORT A SUPERSTAR, THEY DO NOT ADVANCE TIME, LIKE IF YOU PLAY CL MODE, YOUR PLAYING IT FOR 3 YEARS CORRECT?

BUT WHEN YOU BRING THEM INTO MADDEN, YOUR MAKING THEM A ROOKIE IN WUT WOULD BE THERE FRESHMEN YEAR OF COLLEGE…YOUR STANDING STILL IN TIME!!!!
KAEYOSSS

CHARGERS 31…NO I MEAN WHEN U IMPORT A SUPERSTAR, THEY DO NOT ADVANCE TIME, LIKE IF YOU PLAY CL MODE, YOUR PLAYING IT FOR 3 YEARS CORRECT?

BUT WHEN YOU BRING THEM INTO MADDEN, YOUR MAKING THEM A ROOKIE IN WUT WOULD BE THERE FRESHMEN YEAR OF COLLEGE…YOUR STANDING STILL IN TIME!!!!
Jordan

I hope Pasta plays for either:

Penn State
Pitt
Washington
Illinois
UCLA
Jordan

pasta you should do a poll on where people want you to go
Jordan

I hope Pasta plays for either:

Penn State
Pitt
Washington
Illinois
UCLA
Jordan

pasta you should do a poll on where people want you to go
Eski

A patch is, in simple terms, a download that can correct issues with a game. If a post-release issue is found a patch is conjured up to fix the bug…..

I am sure someone out there has a more technical definition…..
Eski

A patch is, in simple terms, a download that can correct issues with a game. If a post-release issue is found a patch is conjured up to fix the bug…..

I am sure someone out there has a more technical definition…..
that one kid

ive been playing ncaa and i have tried a few positions. runningback is way more fun but your stats come out the same if your a balance guy every time you do it. d line is stll stupid but the models look much better.qb is like the same as last year. lb was fun with maualuga but now with my created ones. does anybody know how to specify your attributs when you make the character and do the muscle build and stuff? and do yall know how to keep the new downloaded rosters as your default at all time so i dont have to keep reloading it.
that one kid

ive been playing ncaa and i have tried a few positions. runningback is way more fun but your stats come out the same if your a balance guy every time you do it. d line is stll stupid but the models look much better.qb is like the same as last year. lb was fun with maualuga but now with my created ones. does anybody know how to specify your attributs when you make the character and do the muscle build and stuff? and do yall know how to keep the new downloaded rosters as your default at all time so i dont have to keep reloading it.
bob

it sucked that last year u couldnt be kick returner or pr
bob

it sucked that last year u couldnt be kick returner or pr
Aaron

Pasta, for the legend mode is FB an option? Last year’s only had HB
Aaron

Pasta, for the legend mode is FB an option? Last year’s only had HB
Jordan

I thought we were going to get a Campus Mode update yesterday?
Jordan

I thought we were going to get a Campus Mode update yesterday?
sean

I like how your style of play is i just gotiend yoour website how come thdont do this for playstation. p.s what college do you want to go to.
http://hotmail sean

I like how your style of play is i just gotiend yoour website how come thdont do this for playstation. p.s what college do you want to go to.
Aaron

For those interested- Campus Legend positions are still the same from previous installments. Bit lame they dont add oline, kicker/punter and fullback..
Aaron

For those interested- Campus Legend positions are still the same from previous installments. Bit lame they dont add oline, kicker/punter and fullback..
Intensitee88

How and/or can I change the quarter lengths in campus legend?
Intensitee88

How and/or can I change the quarter lengths in campus legend?
http://hotmail.com/ sean

how hard do they hit is cb really that fun
http://hotmail.com sean

how hard do they hit is cb really that fun
dylan

campus legend is really great on ncaa 09.i created a guy who played for the west virginia mountaniers and he won the heisman,maxwell.and walker awards in his senior year so hopefully in madden09 the draft isnt some bull like where your a 7th round pick!
dylan

campus legend is really great on ncaa 09.i created a guy who played for the west virginia mountaniers and he won the heisman,maxwell.and walker awards in his senior year so hopefully in madden09 the draft isnt some bull like where your a 7th round pick!
dylan

[quote comment="28671"]to mimic what shaun said if I make a WR can I have him also do KR/PR or was that something they overlooked again[/quote]

no actually if your lucky you can be on the kr team but not a returner.all you have to do though is run up to the ball and get it. i was a wr for hawaii and thats what i did.hope this helps
dylan

[quote comment="28671"]to mimic what shaun said if I make a WR can I have him also do KR/PR or was that something they overlooked again[/quote]

no actually if your lucky you can be on the kr team but not a returner.all you have to do though is run up to the ball and get it. i was a wr for hawaii and thats what i did.hope this helps
dylan

[quote comment="28889"]ive been playing ncaa and i have tried a few positions. runningback is way more fun but your stats come out the same if your a balance guy every time you do it. d line is stll stupid but the models look much better.qb is like the same as last year. lb was fun with maualuga but now with my created ones. does anybody know how to specify your attributs when you make the character and do the muscle build and stuff? and do yall know how to keep the new downloaded rosters as your default at all time so i dont have to keep reloading it.[/quote]

yea qb is way better this year.and hb is still excellent!!!
i love my hb that plays for wv.
dylan

[quote comment="28889"]ive been playing ncaa and i have tried a few positions. runningback is way more fun but your stats come out the same if your a balance guy every time you do it. d line is stll stupid but the models look much better.qb is like the same as last year. lb was fun with maualuga but now with my created ones. does anybody know how to specify your attributs when you make the character and do the muscle build and stuff? and do yall know how to keep the new downloaded rosters as your default at all time so i dont have to keep reloading it.[/quote]

yea qb is way better this year.and hb is still excellent!!!
i love my hb that plays for wv.
dylan

[quote comment="29862"]how hard do they hit is cb really that fun[/quote]
yea but its a little hard at first.
dylan

[quote comment="29862"]how hard do they hit is cb really that fun[/quote]
yea but its a little hard at first.
dylan

[quote comment="29853"]How and/or can I change the quarter lengths in campus legend?[/quote]

i dont think you can im not sure?
dylan

[quote comment="29853"]How and/or can I change the quarter lengths in campus legend?[/quote]

i dont think you can im not sure?
Irwanday01

In CL mode are any of the post high school games played at night? In 08 I played 4 different positions all the way through and every game was during the day.

Can you return kicks, again after playing running back, receiver, cornerback, and safety for four years in Ncaa 08 I never got to return a kick. Has this changed?
Irwanday01

In CL mode are any of the post high school games played at night? In 08 I played 4 different positions all the way through and every game was during the day.

Can you return kicks, again after playing running back, receiver, cornerback, and safety for four years in Ncaa 08 I never got to return a kick. Has this changed?
zach

hey im being a QB in Campus Legend Mode..how do i switch numbers i wanna be number 7 but evertime i go to do the campus legend it switching me to a different number but i switch and saved the changes …….any info can help
zach

hey im being a QB in Campus Legend Mode..how do i switch numbers i wanna be number 7 but evertime i go to do the campus legend it switching me to a different number but i switch and saved the changes …….any info can help
Beast

For campus legend should I be a Saftey or a running back even I could be the leader of the defens or be explosive and let the QB do all the work?
Beast

For campus legend should I be a Saftey or a running back even I could be the leader of the defens or be explosive and let the QB do all the work?
David

I'm a QB what school should i go to? I can go anywhere. And also anyone know how to make my guy a smart QB when I transfer my CL to Madden.. because my smart QB stat is always around 65
David

I'm a QB what school should i go to? I can go anywhere. And also anyone know how to make my guy a smart QB when I transfer my CL to Madden.. because my smart QB stat is always around 65