
For the second full game of Madden 09 I wanted to have two teams that generally aren’t seen in videos that would provide a different style game than the previous one, this time in the snow. For another division rivalry I went with the Texans @ Titans (CPU). If you have a request for the next game feel free to leave it in the comments. I’ll randomly select a match-up from there. More videos, impressions and details from Madden will continue throughout the weekend.
This game did have some different results than the Bills-Jets. Vince Young showed some inaccuracy and the Titans were able to run the ball effectively. I continue to struggle on offense especially in the running game which has provided some frustration. It may be time to go to the Madden IQ rather than keep playing on All-Pro.
Continue on to watch the full game as broken down by quarter.
August 9, 2008 at 5:31 am
good lookin Pasta for givin my titans some love..ima send u a friend request so we could play a few games [rkk topshotta]
August 9, 2008 at 6:25 am
does anyone know where do i go to download ncaa 09 rosters for xbox 360?
i only have a transfer kit. no xbox live.
freencaa09rosters.com does not have a download.
August 9, 2008 at 6:41 am
It seems like throwing deep outs was difficult with the Texans qb. Is that true? Or is it the game? I hope it was his lack of arm strength….
P.S. did you put in the rookie rb from WV….Slaton? (I only watched the 4th quarter)
August 9, 2008 at 7:15 am
About the running game…
I really struggle with the run in NCAA this year, UNLESS, I have a back with a speed rating of at least 95. Any speed rating below that and its impossible to run to the outside–the corners and safeties will always beat you to the outside. In my dynasty I finally recruited a speed back with a 95 speed rating and now I can run all over most defenses (600+ yards and 10 TDs in 4 games). Prior to that I had a 92 speed rated back and in 2 seasons I averaged 600 yards.
Also, a friend of mine has the strat guide for NCAA and he said it plainly says that your running game will be shut down unless you have a back with a mid to high 90’s speed rating.
Pasta, after seeing your game with the Texans and then the highlight with LT, it looks like speed is a huge factor in Madden as well.
August 9, 2008 at 7:37 am
Hey pasta how about Vikings vs Packers
August 9, 2008 at 7:42 am
A great game to show would be a battle for the AFC South, Jaguars at Colts in the brand new Lucas Oil Stadium.
Thanks Pasta
August 9, 2008 at 7:58 am
Can u please do New England vs. Dallas at Texas Stadium before Tuesday Thanks
August 9, 2008 at 8:24 am
Colts vs. Pats in New England w/ heavy snow
August 9, 2008 at 8:42 am
I have the game and some key things i saw already
*More then 3 color visors they have black,clear,chrome,orange,blue, and red
*In past ea football games when u switch ur package at the play calling screen it stays like that tell u switch it to another package.This year it goes back to normal automatic not a good thing cuz u have to keep switching it every time and online they don’t give u enough time on defense to do that and pick ur play.
*running backs can’t bounce the ball out from inside to outside as easy on NCAA the DE stay home and don’t over purse
*Biggest Problem i have seen and cuz of this it will be a lot of INT thrown this year online beacuse the defense can Strafe catch but the offense can’t. I have thrown post routes and deep passes and tried to control the wide receiver and when i get to the circle it hard as hell to get him into postion cuz u can’t strafe and all he do is stick his arms out and don’t jump compare to the defensive guy jumping every single time. THIS NEEDS TO BE FIX MAKE IT FARE FOR BOTH SIDES!!!!!!
*There is a pass rush on this game QB’s can’t hold on to the ball to long.
*The back track only works when u have the ball and u get sack or throw a INT.I love the feature wish i could see it more
*The snow games look beautiful makes the graphics look crazy.Also the footprints is not a issue they don’t go away tell the next play so there will always be footprints in the snow from pre play to post play. Even when they come from from the sideline for special teams u see the footprints
*DB’s AI is a lot better they react to ball quick
*Foot plants that was put in the game makes it a little bit harder to juke people not like NCAA where i can juke 5 people in a row and break it for a 50 yard touchdown
*Kick return defense is better
*Skill position players don’t know where the out of bounds line is cuz i get no tip toe action or sideline catches
I have played like 5 games if i see any other things that u can’t see from a online video i will let u know
August 9, 2008 at 8:45 am
Also the servers is down when will they be back up pasta they was up earlier this week what happen. I got NCAA 4 days b4 release date and the online was open the weekend b4.Whats going on
August 9, 2008 at 9:08 am
hey kc10785 can you do me a favor (or anyone else who already has the game) and sim through a year in franchise mode and tell me if the progression system is the same ish they had last year… and also are the stats rediculous again like does JP Losman throw 40tds and 2int?
It would be greatly appreciated cause im basing my purchase off this and I was going to rent it but if I could get the info it would be nice
August 9, 2008 at 9:12 am
R.I.P Bernie Mac.
August 9, 2008 at 9:16 am
Saints vs Panthers
August 9, 2008 at 9:26 am
I sim one season in franchise mode and these was the stats i got
top 3 TD QB’s
1.Tom Brady yards- 4,367 TD- 30 INT- 17 Sack- 17
2.Alex Smith yards- 3,514 TD- 30 INT- 27 Sack- 45
3.Marc Bulger yards- 3,477 TD-27 INT- 6 Sack-38
top 3 TD RB
1.Brian Westbrook yards- 1,619 TD- 18
2.Ladainian Tomlinson yards- 1,397 TD- 11
3Adrian Peterson yards-1,478 TD-10
(which makes since cuz of the two back systems thats in the NFL and injuries)
From my eyes it looks fix i saw alex smith at first and i was like damn they didn’t fix it tell i saw the INT and Sacks stats
August 9, 2008 at 9:30 am
online is up and running they reset all the stats and they give us a lot more options to look at our online stats i will probley play a game in the next hour or two
August 9, 2008 at 9:37 am
[quote comment="31511"]I sim one season in franchise mode and these was the stats i got
top 3 TD QB’s
1.Tom Brady yards- 4,367
TD- 30 INT- 17
Sack- 17
2.Alex Smith
yards- 3,514 TD- 30
INT- 27
Sack- 45
3.Marc Bulger yards- 3,477 TD-27
INT- 6
Sack-38
top 3 TD RB
1.Brian Westbrook
yards- 1,619
TD- 18
2.Ladainian Tomlinson
yards- 1,397 TD- 11
3Adrian Peterson
yards-1,478 TD-10
(which makes since cuz of the two back systems thats in the NFL and injuries)
From my eyes it looks fix i saw alex smith at first and i was like damn they didn’t fix it tell i saw the INT and Sacks stats[/quote]
i dont think isaac bruce is that good
August 9, 2008 at 9:43 am
thx kc… how about the progression system, is it still the same where like the top 5 in stats progress while everyone else either stays the same or looses AWR?
August 9, 2008 at 9:48 am
Seahawks (in old school unis) at Oakland at night
Also, will the game feature old school stadiums? I remember in 07 they were available through download….If not, EA needs to bring’em back. Kingdome!
August 9, 2008 at 9:51 am
[quote comment="31514"][quote comment="31511"]I sim one season in franchise mode and these was the stats i got
top 3 TD QB’s
1.Tom Brady yards- 4,367
TD- 30 INT- 17
Sack- 17
2.Alex Smith
yards- 3,514 TD- 30
INT- 27
Sack- 45
3.Marc Bulger yards- 3,477 TD-27
INT- 6
Sack-38
top 3 TD RB
1.Brian Westbrook
yards- 1,619
TD- 18
2.Ladainian Tomlinson
yards- 1,397 TD- 11
3Adrian Peterson
yards-1,478 TD-10
(which makes since cuz of the two back systems thats in the NFL and injuries)
From my eyes it looks fix i saw alex smith at first and i was like damn they didn’t fix it tell i saw the INT and Sacks stats[/quote]
i dont think isaac bruce is that good[/quote]
Pass happy offense with Isaac Bruce, Bryant Jonhson, Vernon Davis, and Frank Gore sounds resonable u have to understand frank gore rushing stats wasn’t high cuz they was passing the ball a lot and we know alex smith is average at best so that explains the INT’s and sacks
August 9, 2008 at 11:12 am
where do i go to download ncaa 09 rosters for xbox 360?
i only have a transfer kit. no xbox live.
freencaa09rosters.com does not have a download.
August 9, 2008 at 11:33 am
I’ve only watched the first 2 quarters and the game looks great, much better than last year. I only have a few observations and want to make sure that my limited viewing time didn’t contribute to me thinking these are bigger issues than they really are:
1. Punt Defense: My one complaint about punt defense in past years seems to be present this year, the defender doesn’t do anything to try and prevent the ball from going into the endzone for a touchback. I saw you had to basically get him into the right spot and hope that the ball bounced off of him instead of the defender grabbing it out of the air.
2. Punt Return: Blocking is still not great. The CB just gave up after he was beat and ran ahead to block someone else instead of sticking with him man and putting a body on him for a block.
3. Running out of bounds/into the endzone and still making the play: On the demo I have seen defenders run out of bounds, stay there for like 10 yards, then come back in and make the tackle. Of course, this is not allowed in the real game. Also, at the end of the second quarter above, your player ran into the end zone and then ran back out to down a punt. I believe under NFL rules that would be a touchback.
That’s it. Little nit picking on stuff that doesn’t happen all the time, so it won’t ruin the game. I’m glad to see that there were not a ton of turnovers like with last year’s out of the box game.
August 9, 2008 at 11:37 am
One more quick question that is not related to gameplay:
Does the manual actually describe all of the controls? I have been disappointed in prior years’ manuals because they don’t contain all of the available button options.
August 9, 2008 at 11:39 am
The manual is getting smaller and smaller every year i was like what the hell when i open it up
Updated rosters are out and no Pac Man WTF is going on
August 9, 2008 at 11:46 am
[quote comment="31522"]The manual is getting smaller and smaller every year i was like what the hell when i open it up[/quote]
Thanks for the info. I hope there is a website out there with ALL of the various buttons. For example, I know you could Run Commit last year but you wouldn’t know that if you didn’t play the game the first year it was available.
August 9, 2008 at 12:14 pm
Adam Jones isn’t yet reinstated so why cry about it. I hope he does get though because with him on the field playing nickle will be so fly.
August 9, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Can someone simulate one season with (Adam Jones on Dallas) and post the standings and playoff results thanks! In 08 one year i got a 49er vs raven Super Bowl
August 9, 2008 at 12:32 pm
Pasta on your skill set, I think you need to ‘fool’ the cpu a.i, a little bit. Call a run play and formation audible to play action, change two routes on a pass play you call, you gotta play with the cpu, if you call a play and leave it vanilla, the cpu awareness just sits on your play. Call Shotgun runs and audible to the deep pass play, leave the TE and RB to block. Just a few of my tips. also when running play action or dive plays ‘aggressive’ line shift works a ton, oline really comes off the snap and lay the wood to the defenders.
August 9, 2008 at 12:40 pm
[quote comment="31499"]About the running game…
I really struggle with the run in NCAA this year, UNLESS, I have a back with a speed rating of at least 95. Any speed rating below that and its impossible to run to the outside–the corners and safeties will always beat you to the outside. In my dynasty I finally recruited a speed back with a 95 speed rating and now I can run all over most defenses (600+ yards and 10 TDs in 4 games). Prior to that I had a 92 speed rated back and in 2 seasons I averaged 600 yards.
Also, a friend of mine has the strat guide for NCAA and he said it plainly says that your running game will be shut down unless you have a back with a mid to high 90’s speed rating.
Pasta, after seeing your game with the Texans and then the highlight with LT, it looks like speed is a huge factor in Madden as well.[/quote]
IMO, the running in NCAA is great, I avg 105 yds a game online, I run with the Irish, and I run between the tackles, I get a few homeruns with A.Allen (95 speed), but I play solid up the gut football with Alridge (90 spd 90 trk). check my sportsworld. same name all over, Smokez4Dayz. You have to be satisfied with 5 yard and 6 yard gains to see that the running is great, you don’t get reggie bush breakaways every play.
August 9, 2008 at 12:46 pm
[quote comment="31527"]Adam Jones isn’t yet reinstated so why cry about it. I hope he does get though because with him on the field playing nickle will be so fly.[/quote]
cuz he can play pre season games he is in training camp and we all know he will be reinstated. If something happen between now and week 1 they can just take him off the game just as quick as they took Vick off last year.I play with the cowboys and with him on the rosters i can bump Henry to saftey and pac man up
August 9, 2008 at 1:17 pm
i have madden 09. for those of you who play franchise, it’s a complete waste of money. stick with 08. the game still freezes and psychic a.i. still exist. this is just a tweaked 08. all they did was tone down some stuff like spec catch, int’s, fumble, and db’s jumping routes. other than that, it’s the exact same game as 08. the server sucks hard. other than that, it’s a decent game.
August 9, 2008 at 1:29 pm
[quote comment="31536"]i have madden 09. for those of you who play franchise, it’s a complete waste of money. stick with 08. the game still freezes and psychic a.i. still exist. this is just a tweaked 08. all they did was tone down some stuff like spec catch, int’s, fumble, and db’s jumping routes. other than that, it’s the exact same game as 08. the server sucks hard. other than that, it’s a decent game.[/quote]
Ok I have the game and don’t listen to this guy its not the same as 08, I am kinda mad the franchise didn’t change that much expect for rival games and improved stats, It doesn’t freeze so you know he doesn’t have the game, I kinda wish i got the CE with head Coach but is still a good game and I’m liking it so far.
August 9, 2008 at 1:31 pm
[quote comment="31538"][quote comment="31536"]i have madden 09. for those of you who play franchise, it’s a complete waste of money. stick with 08. the game still freezes and psychic a.i. still exist. this is just a tweaked 08. all they did was tone down some stuff like spec catch, int’s, fumble, and db’s jumping routes. other than that, it’s the exact same game as 08. the server sucks hard. other than that, it’s a decent game.[/quote]
Ok I have the game and don’t listen to this guy its not the same as 08, I am kinda mad the franchise didn’t change that much expect for rival games and improved stats, It doesn’t freeze so you know he doesn’t have the game, I kinda wish i got the CE with head Coach but is still a good game and I’m liking it so far.[/quote]
can you tell me how the players progress after the years over… because 08’s was horrible… only like the top 5 in stats in each position progressed while everyones AWR dropped… is it still the same?
August 9, 2008 at 1:53 pm
steelers @ bengals please
August 9, 2008 at 3:53 pm
7:15 of the first quarter. Hammond sounds like Will Ferrell doing Harry Carey when he says “what a shot”!. ha!
August 10, 2008 at 9:11 pm
how bout da Colts @ [Vikings] with da Vikes playin with all purple uniforms!
August 11, 2008 at 7:08 am
WASHINGTON REDSKINS
August 11, 2008 at 8:18 am
Pasta,
Keep us working folk in your mind and use Daily Motion instead of Youtube. Thanks man.
bOOm
August 11, 2008 at 12:07 pm
cowboys or colts vs the patriots in the snow