NCAA Football 09 Patch Details

by pastapadre
Posted August 1st, 2008 at 9:54 am

The complete list of what is being fixed in the second patch is now available thanks to producer Adam Thompson. This patch is expected to be submitted to MS/Sony today which means it could potentially arrive before September if things go smoothly. The first patch, which fixes the player editing issues, may be out as early as next week.

Expanding on what was already known the patch will include the ability to view your Online Dynasty headquarters through EA Sports World along with some bug fixes. Continue on to view the full list of items included in the patch.

Online

  • Ability to view your Online Dynasty HQ through EA Sports World
  • Improved online performance

Dynasty

  • Fixed a couple recruiting exploits
  • Faster simming between weeks

Custom Stadium Sounds

  • The “All” option will now only work when the user is the home team

Gameplay

  • Improved coverage on kicks
  • Hook Zones depth keeps defenders in their zones
  • Fixed an issue with the Strafe Catch
  • Allow fumbles to occur when diving
  • WR screen routes improved

Bug Fixes

  • Sliders will now work correctly
  • An issue with missing stats after simming has been fixed
  • Ball carrier will no longer run out of bounds when changing hands and heading towards the sidelines
  • Fixed an exploit that allowed the slot receiver to burn the safeties in a prevent defense
  • Fixed a bug where the the ball would hit the cross bar, drop through, and not be counted
  • Fixed a bug that would prevent Hot Routes from working
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  • Joe
    I am having the same problem that Chris posted on Oct. 22. I continue to lose my top players every off-season and it shows that I never spoke to them to convince them to stay. My friend and I are in a dynasty and he, as the league commissioner has not had any problems. I, however, keep losing my information even after I back out to the Dynasty Management screen and it says "Transfer Requests Complete." This is very frustrating as I have my best player to date about to finish his sophomore season and i know he'll be looking to go pro....any ideas to fix this?
  • Chris
    Hello, I understand that you field many complaints and what not from people
    all over the world. This is one small message in your sea of an inbox I'm
    sure. However, I felt my issue could not wait anymore because it seems there
    is no change in sight.
    I purchased NCAA Football 2009 in September. I have not play NCAA since 01
    or sometime around there. Anyways, I started an online dynasty with a friend
    who also owns this game. I was so excited because I had never seen a feature
    like Online Dynasty. We started up a Dynasty by picking a conference in
    which neither of us had a favorite team. The teams we picked were major
    works in progress and that was exciting part. Rebuilding a team by
    recruiting and winning, gaining conference prestige and ultimately building
    powerhouses was so exciting of a concept. We played through 3 years and in
    year 3 we came to the offseason. I was so excited because my small school
    had good players in a few positions and wanted to keep them. Our recruiting
    got better, but I didnt realize I would be recruiting for immediate needs.
    Apparently, when we go into the "Players Leaving" tab, we have the chance to
    save our recruits who are trying to leave. Unfortunately, after being able
    to successfully keep those said players we advanced the week. I noticed that
    I had 10 hours of recruiting. I thought ... "Hmm, this is strange,
    considering I spent about 5 hours trying to keep key players". Then I
    noticed it actually kept no one. After this I was pretty upset, so I went to
    the message boards to see if anyone else had been having this problem. Wow,
    I was astonished by how many people were complaining about this same issue.

    In one particular post, I read a response from a supposed member of the EA
    design team. It said there is no priority to fix this issue because it does
    not affect the users ability to play online dynasty.
    I was taken back by this. If any of you have played this dynasty online,
    surely you know of the problem because it probably happened to you. I read
    some posts saying the Players leaving tab does not upload properly as it
    should and that is why no one can keep anyone. This is a real serious flaw
    to an otherwise flawless game (in my opinion).
    My question is this. Is EA going to release a patch fixing this issue before
    the next edition rolls into stores? Im sure that EA works on the next years
    product as soon as the current one hits the shelves but this is something
    that people would like fixed.
    Please advise soon with something informational. I feel that since I
    purchase your product, that I should at least be given the consideration to
    have a response to this issue.
    Also, is there a phone support number that we can provide feedback too?
  • slick1ru2
    Well the patch is out, and I don't see where I can see my online dynasties from my EA Sports World profile.

    And the bug that was reported on the EA Sports World forums as being fixed, talking online dynasty players into staying and not transferring or going to the nfl draft was NOT fixed, they ALL leave even though at that step it says they are staying after you talked to them.

    Also there is now a NEW bug. CBs and TEs will like up in slot positions in 3 plus wide receiver shotgun sets.

    The major impact of this patch is that now recruits get mad soon where you talk to them and you can't keep your best undergrads from leaving. HOW, EA SPORTS, AM I SUPPOSED TO BUILD A DYNASTY????

    WE NEED A NEW PATCH!!! Remember last fall when they released a patch that broke Madden? This one is a close second in my book.
  • Shedanigans
    hey anybody interested in startin an online dynasty sometime for 360? lets get a big one going all in a major conference like sec or big12 or acc or somethin (ones with a championship are best but big10 and pac10 work). anybody in? i play on heisman and am decent but definitely not a superpro or anything...lemme know if you guys are interested. gamertag's Shedanigans
  • chris
    Kevin-

    The patch (or at least some kind of update) IS out, but it doesn't come out for everyone at the same time I guess cuz I was playing my friend online last night, and when I turned it on, it said to download the update, but at the exact same time it DIDN'T say for him to update...guess you just gotta wait for it to come
  • jeff
    I just got a ps3 and this game, so i am new at this stuff. Can someone inform me about these patches? Do i need to get on a site and download them or do they automatically download them selfs? I have wireless so my ps3 is on the net all the time? Thanks for the help and understanding! Also how do i get the rosters name? I read where people talked about this, but again i do not know how to do this stuff
  • kevin
    agreed Herkeye,
    I still do not understand why they would put a mascott game in the game? And the cheerleaders?
    I have no clue who's bright idea that was, but they need to be fired. All that time and dedication to the cheerleaders and mascotts could have gone into the regular game. I hope Madden dosent have a bunch of hokey stuff!

    I can see it now...NCAA2010, ...we are now putting a powder puff game in the game along with bean bag racing...???
    DUDE....WORK ON THE ONLINE GAMING...and once that is 100% accurate with no grips or complaints...work on the other b.s.
    that sould be in the year 2099 !!!!!!!!!!


    Why do people keep writing the patch is out? Is that suppose to be funny or something? It might have came out today, but when the other nuckle heads write it was out, it wasn't. Its not funny, its stupid. I didn't fall for it and get mad....but I did call a buddy and told him it was out, he told me it wasn't.
  • T.J.
    I Jus Got A Message To Update. I Guess That Is It
  • Herkeye
    One thing that certainly needs to be fixed is IOWA's home uniforms (the numbers/names are supposed to be white, not gold), obviously most posters here won't care about it, but if it was your team you would be PISSSED. as all in hawkeye nation who own this game are.

    IOWA's jerseys have not changed AT ALL since EA started making this game, and NOW they get them wrong!? Their entire marketing campaign was the gameday experience, maybe you should worry a little less about the cheerleaders next year EA.
  • The patch is apparently out! I just got a prompt to update.

    Can I use the pastapadre roster now?
  • janglar
    [quote comment="30861"]Hey the patch is out as of 6:30 am est. Tuesday morning[/quote]
    This Tuesday or next? It's 11:35 AM PST and it aint out yet
  • smokez4Dayz
    Hey the patch is out as of 6:30 am est. Tuesday morning
  • kevin
    I am a sports game guru....and brand-new to the online community world.
    I think I can answer most questions...fell free to ask or e-mail me at k27orourke@hotmail.com
    I am also looking to get into an online dynasty,
    If someone has a legit, honest league with real gamers let me know...I have ps3 and would take just about any team.
    thanks guys
  • kevin
    THE DEFENSIVE LINE PROBLEM.....
    YOUR CRAZY! THERE IS NO PROBLEM
    The games in the past had the problems.
    What do some of you want 15 or 20 sacks a game? that would be stupid....they fixed that this year and did a sweet job.
    You want more pressue and more sacks???send more players after the qb, you will get more sacks but also get burned too! Just like in real football!
    There is some gamers that will never EVER be happy!
    I cant wait for MADDEN 09.....I hope it is even better than ncaa 09
  • kevin
    The FG problem.
    The worst part in the game....but there is hope.
    You can freeze the kicker during certain situations in the game. Use your TIME-OUTS PEOPLE!
    so many of you never use them when someone is kicking a fg.
    This works tremendously.
    I have had so many people miss easy fgs on me.
    ((((((((((((((((Not just the freezing))))))))))))))))(there is actually ice over the kicking meter)...but the more to's you use the harder it is to kick. If I have 2 or 3 to's left and I know I am not going to use them before the half....i use the right before the guy kicks.. thIS works....so dont always panic

    LIKE I SIAD JUST BECAUSE YOU MIGHT NOT FREEZE THE KICKER....THE REGULAR TIME-OUTS DO WORK TO MAKE PEOPLE MISS FG'S
  • kevin
    SPEEDSTER,
    the reason for the light issue.
    This game is actually on a weather channel.
    Yes....it is!
    so whatever the actually weather is like wherever you are playing....its like that in real life.
    Its going to be sweet when its snowing in the winter! i HAVE already played games in the rain. I look on the computer, see where its raining and play games there. Its really cool.
    This game should get 9.5 out of 10....its the best football game by far! For you that dont like it?????Are you crazy!
    THIS GAME BLOWS MY MIND....CANT WAIT FOR THE PATCHES!
  • kevin
    hogwild,
    I can solve your qb contain issue.
    Just blitz a corner or the corners while you are in qb contain.
    Its difficult because we dont have alot of time on defense to do coverage audibles....but you can actually coverage man to man with a free saftey or saftey (cover the man that the corner blitzing is suppose to be covering),
    Its a really sweet technique and works great.
    You just have to use your coverage audible fast...you gat better and better the more you do it. You will be thanking me!
    On playstation ....on defense....hit coverage audible (triangle) while being on a saftey or free saftey, then you have to hit your left analog stick to the left ( it will read MAN) , then pick a reciever you want to cover.
    It sweet , it can either double cover, you can even triple cover...or cover a a reciever or running back that is not covered at all (incase the man covering is blitzing)
    This also works sweet on the online players that try throwing to running backs and fullbacks in the flats.....PICK-OFFS LIKE CRAZY!
  • kevin
    twistanutz22
    You have been able to do this for years. And you still can.
    If you have playstation....just hit square and R2.
    All you have to do is audible back to your original play while your man is in motion.
    I always do it...and guys I am playing are always like " How did you do that Dude"?
    iTS so easy and have been there since the game came out 20 years ago....works on every system and every madden and ncaa game.
  • brett
    hey does anyone know how to download the patch once it comes out?
  • twistanutz22
    3rd time asking this question:

    Hey Pasta, this may be a dumb question…. Is it possible to send a man in motion, and then have that guy return motion before he gets all the way across the screen? It’s frustrating to have to wait until he goes in motion, becomes set, then send him back. Motion is a great weapon on offense to see what kind of defense you are facing before the snap of the ball.

    Is this possible in the game? And if not, can it be addressed via patch?
  • dopeboy206
    Did the first parch even come out yet?
  • Todd Kennedy
    When will new post-patch copies of the game ship, (I have a PS2 with no modem).
    I won't buy the game if they don't pull what's out there and reship a working as promised piece of software. I really would like to buy it, EA. This troubles me. Or down-price this buggy monster for $20 since you're delivering a hot mess.
  • pat
    pasta how about the pass covergae do a screen pass with ur rb it works everytime and no way to stop unles manueal coverage
  • JT
    Is anyone else having problems getting online with NCAA? I mean at all? My buddy can't get online period with NCAA but did when it first was released and also any other title. I read somewhere a guy with a 360 was having the same issue. My buddy and I both play on PS3. Just curious how isolated this problem really is. He deleted all NCAA related saves and even took back the game for a new one and same problems.
  • pastapadre
    [quote comment="30670"]Hay Pasta,
    the oregon state beavers got new jerseys a week ago
    would there be a patch that put the new jerseys in the game?
    thanks
    doobie[/quote]

    They decided not to patch in or offer any downloadable jerseys this year.
  • Hay Pasta,
    the oregon state beavers got new jerseys a week ago
    would there be a patch that put the new jerseys in the game?
    thanks
    doobie
  • C-tron
    How about EA gets my teams uniforms right just for once!!! for some reason washington states helmets are gray when they are both home and away in the game, I'm sorry but Washington states helmets are gray when at home and crimson when they are away, it's not an alternate jersey, it's the right uniform!!!! EA needs to do better research if they screw up a major conference like the pac ten like that... that's just sad
  • catgrizinsider
    I hope they fixed the bug where the ball would hit the upright, bounce out for a miss, and the kicking team retains the ball at their own 20 yard line ala a touchback...
  • pat
    yeah the kick coverage is horrible in my online dynasty im lsu and holliday has about 13 td's all together on returns and im not even done with the season yet and i returned it with him about 20 times
  • Couglore
    In order for this game to even be considered remaining inside my game library, the DL issue must be addressed. I can not count the number of times I've watched a DL run with the QB only to sit and watch him while he rolled out. Whoever is responsible for testing this game did an absolutely horrible job of informing the developers regarding all the bugs and glitches this game has. If the patch can include several other fixes besides the obvious DL issue, the PR/KR issues, QB accuracy issues, made FG's that don't count, fields that don't deteriorate over the game and others then perhaps this is a game worth keeping. Personally speaking I should have kept my NCAA 08 as it was a more complete game even though 09 has more potential if all the issues are fixed.

    However, I don't understand why a company like EA would stake their reputation on the line like this with such a horrible product, partiuclarly with Peter Moore at the helm. I realize in the past no matter what EA does there will always be those who complain no matter what but with this release I have to agree with them.
  • Joe
    what about the qb vision? is it still in the game?
  • VPNorse
    How about EA doesn't rush out another mediocre game, and then have to basically "create" an entirely new game with a patch???? While I love the NCAA series, this is getting ridiculous. A little more beta testing next time?? Thanks
  • Eski
    If they can fix the kick coverage I would be thrilled. I am using Clemson and C.J. Spiller has 10 punt return TD's and five KO return TD's....

    Yes, Spiller is sweet but how about a little bit of realism....I smell Heisman...

    The other thing I wish they could add is the ability to see how many pride stickers each player has earned during the year by looking up their stats. It used to be indicated in the past-gen versions.

    Also, some of the pride stickers are invisible in the gameplay view but when you go to instant replay and zoom in you can see them clearly....
  • hogwild
    Hey Pasta one of the problems with people rolling out alll day long is that the QB contain routes are busted. In NCAA 08 if I called a DE Contain i.e. as soon as the QB left the pocket the DE's would attack him like "a bat out of hell" this kept people from rolling all over the field like they can in 09.

    In NCAA 09 You can call DE contain or hot route a DE to a contain route and he will pretty much just stand and watch as the QB takes off. This was terribly dissappointing to me and also a huge reason why NCAA 09 is a "cheesers" dream. They can roll out and drop as deep as they want without consequence. I'm a little discouraged that the pass rush/qb contain wasn't mentioned.
  • twistanutz22
    Hey Pasta, this may be a dumb question…. Is it possible to send a man in motion, and then have that guy return motion before he gets all the way across the screen? It’s frustrating to have to wait until he goes in motion, becomes set, then send him back. Motion is a great weapon on offense to see what kind of defense you are facing before the snap of the ball.

    Is this possible in the game? And if not, can it be addressed via patch?
  • john
    whats the issue with the strafe catch?
  • speedster
    this is off the subject but in ncaa 09 is there progressive lighting like in ncaa 08?

    in ncaa 08 when you play a 6 pm game it will slowly turn into darkness by the 4th quarter.
    in ncaa 09 when you play a 6 am game the field is orange and i dont notice a change by the end of the game.

    ps the orange lighting hurts my eyes. i cant stand it.
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