Holy beejesus batman. lol. That is why I don't run much at all in this game. Too many issues with the run game; The RB will run into their own lineman and fall down, RB fumbles too much, juke/truck seems to not work when you want it to or need it to the most.

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Once upon a time Little Red Manninghood,
went for a walk in the forest.
She was never seen again.
End of story

*NorthHawk's view of SB XLVIII

PATRIOTS PRESS RELEASE:

Due to the rise of Mallett and Ramses Barden... Tom Brady and Wes Welker will be on the trade block. We are looking for various personnel/picks to fill their roster spots. Our top priority is finding a good young man to man CB. Second, we would like to find possibly another young QB with good deep ball accuracy. Third, we will entertain the notion of a WR with a good release rating (due to the rise of man coverage). As an organization we must also acknowledge how badly the Hawks defense destroyed us this past Sunday in real life. We suck as an organization and will only ever beat Pete Carrol and the hawks in a video game. That is all. Time to go cut some more sweatshirts at the sleeves.

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Once upon a time Little Red Manninghood,
went for a walk in the forest.
She was never seen again.
End of story

*NorthHawk's view of SB XLVIII

I've won my last couple of games, but I'm having trouble getting my offense going. The AI seems better on this setting than in previous years. At least it makes it more challenging.

BTW, I'm the Bears and offered a new contract to Urhlacher, but I'm thinking of trading him while his value is high. Not sure if I'll pull the trigger and may keep him if he accepts the contract, but if the right offer comes along and someone needs a mlb, hit me up.

Real DTM, I was wondering after the season if it's still possible on the game to upload the ncaa 13 draft class into the game? I know you used to be able to and don't have the game myself, but was wondering if it is still possible? If so, maybe one of us can rent it on Gamefly or something and transfer it since I don't usually buy the NCAA game. I bought it a couple of years ago, but I played Madden so much more.

throwing deep with a 21 point lead with under 2 minutes to go is called running it up.... but ok.

dude I was throwing 10-15 yard fades (hardly considered deep) because you were stacking the box defending the run. So, why on earth would I run the ball... to go three and out and give the ball back to you. Makes sense . Also, 10-15 yard fades turned into more because of yac and because you failed to play defense or have any sort of defensive scheme/adjustment. Again... you got beat up through the air by RYAN MALLET. Come On Man. If I had Brady in I would have put up a hundred on you. Just learn to play better and PLEASE stop whining I don't want to hear anymore of it

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Once upon a time Little Red Manninghood,
went for a walk in the forest.
She was never seen again.
End of story

*NorthHawk's view of SB XLVIII

They took the import draft class feature out of this Madden but it will be back for next years edition.

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Once upon a time Little Red Manninghood,
went for a walk in the forest.
She was never seen again.
End of story

*NorthHawk's view of SB XLVIII

mmhmm, we'll see about that.. and for what its worth... after 21 up, i walked away.. problem with madden is, either everything goes your way, or nothing does. there is hardly ever a middle ground. after pick 3, I stopped caring enough.

And I could definitely tell you stopped caring by your play calling. I get pissed off at times as well and most of the time it is at Madden and the computer than it is the other player. Hell I tried to add you as a friend and I gave you positive rep on Live. I understand your frusterated but why insult the way I play Madden? I didn't showboat or anything; there was no onside kicks; I only went for it on 4th down in the your redzone (and failed). I thought we played a relatively clean game and that is an accomplishment in itself. Play some of these random douches online and you will see all sorts of cheats and trickery with a mix of taking advantage of the a.i. faults.

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Once upon a time Little Red Manninghood,
went for a walk in the forest.
She was never seen again.
End of story

*NorthHawk's view of SB XLVIII

Well, that's the thing. The one fumble where I didn't use the right bumper was a run with Reggie Bush, but the other two were by Fasano and Ochocinco on passes, where they had run >5 yards after the catch...

I never use the right bumper. Instead I just flick the right stick up to hopefully truck for a few yards. I figure that I will eventually cough it up so why not try for a few more yards. The 49ers however are my kryptonite. It seems that whenever I play them, human or ai, my guys catch fumbleitis. just happens I guess.

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Once upon a time Little Red Manninghood,
went for a walk in the forest.
She was never seen again.
End of story

*NorthHawk's view of SB XLVIII

I haven't been on the xbox yet... had to leave for work right after the game.

Yeah as someone else said there's no import draft features this year. . Planning on advancing Saturday, figure nothing will be done today with the hawks game and all and I know a few people have games to play. If there's issues getting a match scheduled (ViKings v 49ers) let me know and I'll see if I can contact the other person.

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4/27/13 - I was there #humblethug
"He looked like a bad man," Sherman said, "and I knew we were alright."

Looks like the Bears and Seahawks still have games to play against the CPU. The Vikings and 49ers (both offsities) have a game against eachother. As neither of these people are on the forums, or atleast I don't know their forum names I will be advancing saturday afternoon as planned whether they play or not. I will of course allow extra time when it's 2 .net members playing.

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4/27/13 - I was there #humblethug
"He looked like a bad man," Sherman said, "and I knew we were alright."

Ya I for one do not mind the advance at all. I would like to catch up to the regular season schedule and besides, these guys should be members of this site at the very least. It makes it easier to communicate with one another.

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Once upon a time Little Red Manninghood,
went for a walk in the forest.
She was never seen again.
End of story

*NorthHawk's view of SB XLVIII

Could u advance on Sunday? I've been working a lot with two jobs and won't get a chance to play until probably Saturday night. I'm on eastern time so I should have it played by 10 eastern at the latest. Let me know if this is ok.

That's fine, i'm totally ok with doing that sort of thing for members.


edit: advance date changed to sunday am.



Just a note to anyone interested in joining. We are still in week 3, there are no player teams in the NFC or AFC South, nor the AFC West. Some good teams with 2-0 records still available.

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4/27/13 - I was there #humblethug
"He looked like a bad man," Sherman said, "and I knew we were alright."

Thank you. I didn't get a chance to play last night. I will be playing it by 10 am eastern.

I'll be advancing after the first set of games this morning, possibly at half time.



Seahawks, 49ers and Vikings did not get their games done! I'll send them all messages on xbox live and hopefully we can avoid that in the future.


EDIT: Advanced.


The three teams that autoplayed had some serious injuries :X, and the Seahawks can't catch a break... other than limbs

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4/27/13 - I was there #humblethug
"He looked like a bad man," Sherman said, "and I knew we were alright."

Well shoot looks like everyone except Vikings, 49ers and Seahawks have played again. I'll advance tomorrow night if I don't hear back from them.

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4/27/13 - I was there #humblethug
"He looked like a bad man," Sherman said, "and I knew we were alright."

Surprisingly, it won't happen to me until week 12 (vs SEA), but what are we to do if one of us is to go against an inactive member?

Also, the Saints wouldn't take a Ricky Williamsian haul for Jimmy Graham. Frustrating.

Killed the Cards, though! Didn't give up a single offensive point. If not for an Air Jordan move by William Gay, I would've shut them out.

haha that's awesome, and yeah sometimes the picks are just ridick. I would hope we could get Traumahawk to play these games, just need to pester him on here and on XBOX Live. The two off-sities are another story, if we can't get into contact with them I'll just remove them. I don't want an active person to lose/get injuries from a sim game, just wouldn't be fair to those active.

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4/27/13 - I was there #humblethug
"He looked like a bad man," Sherman said, "and I knew we were alright."

^^^ agreed. I have to play trauma in a week or two.

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Once upon a time Little Red Manninghood,
went for a walk in the forest.
She was never seen again.
End of story

*NorthHawk's view of SB XLVIII

I advanced to the next week!

Some how Terrence McGee (my 3rd string cb) won DPOW over Jason Babin and his record setting 9 sacks... smh


I haven't really checked the matchups but i'm guessing we'll have a player vs. player or 2 this week. Let me know if you have scheduling conflicts etc so I can adjust the next advance time!

Thanks all, Good Luck

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4/27/13 - I was there #humblethug
"He looked like a bad man," Sherman said, "and I knew we were alright."

Did Trauma manage to play his game last week? I have to play him after this next advance and would hate to end up simming the game.

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Once upon a time Little Red Manninghood,
went for a walk in the forest.
She was never seen again.
End of story

*NorthHawk's view of SB XLVIII

No, and the PM's I sent him are sitting in my outbox (meaning he hasn't logged in afaik). Don't worry If it comes to that I'll just boot him so you can play the game, I'd almost rather the Seahawks be CPU controlled (I think most of us wanted to be the seahawks, that's why I didn't pick it)

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4/27/13 - I was there #humblethug
"He looked like a bad man," Sherman said, "and I knew we were alright."

^^^ agreed. If it was my choice I would be the hawks. With the hawks I like to put Golden in as my second tight end. He easily beats out linebackers running routes and isnt the worst blocker.

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Once upon a time Little Red Manninghood,
went for a walk in the forest.
She was never seen again.
End of story

*NorthHawk's view of SB XLVIII

Yes, most of us

Yeah I've been meaning to Ask how Jeff Ireland got all of those 80+ WRs so easily? I try and give away 2 first round picks for an 80 player and the cpu tells me to F off.

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4/27/13 - I was there #humblethug
"He looked like a bad man," Sherman said, "and I knew we were alright."

Well, when Anthony Fasano tore his labrum, and I was in search of tight end help, I came to the conclusion that trading was not as easy and cut and dry as in years past; New Orleans rejected My 2012 1st and 2nd, plus my 2013 1st for Jimmy Graham.

I began to look closer at what other teams needed, and spent some time searching for matches.... it takes creativity and patience.

pm sent to Trauma... lets hope he responds as I really do not want to sim through this game.

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Once upon a time Little Red Manninghood,
went for a walk in the forest.
She was never seen again.
End of story

*NorthHawk's view of SB XLVIII

Should probably shoot a message to him on xbox as well. If he doesn't get back to you I'll remove him. Just give him a few days.

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4/27/13 - I was there #humblethug
"He looked like a bad man," Sherman said, "and I knew we were alright."

ok done.

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Once upon a time Little Red Manninghood,
went for a walk in the forest.
She was never seen again.
End of story

*NorthHawk's view of SB XLVIII

still nothing....

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Once upon a time Little Red Manninghood,
went for a walk in the forest.
She was never seen again.
End of story

*NorthHawk's view of SB XLVIII

Unfortunately, I traded in madden today to preorder back ops 2. Sorry men, but you will have to move on without Miami

That sucks. I stopped playing black ops a few years ago. They started coming out with so many different maps that it got hard to play. People online knew the maps religiously and would just kill me way too easy.

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Once upon a time Little Red Manninghood,
went for a walk in the forest.
She was never seen again.
End of story

*NorthHawk's view of SB XLVIII

I'll go ahead and remove trauma and cadillac. And Caddy thanks for playing! Sorry to see you go.

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4/27/13 - I was there #humblethug
"He looked like a bad man," Sherman said, "and I knew we were alright."

Sorry for the delay, he's been removed. please go ahead and play the game and I'll advance week when your done.

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4/27/13 - I was there #humblethug
"He looked like a bad man," Sherman said, "and I knew we were alright."

k thanks

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Once upon a time Little Red Manninghood,
went for a walk in the forest.
She was never seen again.
End of story

*NorthHawk's view of SB XLVIII

played. poor seahawks

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Once upon a time Little Red Manninghood,
went for a walk in the forest.
She was never seen again.
End of story

*NorthHawk's view of SB XLVIII

alright, i'll advance before I go to bed tonight.

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4/27/13 - I was there #humblethug
"He looked like a bad man," Sherman said, "and I knew we were alright."

I'll advance tomorrow so please get your games/practices done.

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4/27/13 - I was there #humblethug
"He looked like a bad man," Sherman said, "and I knew we were alright."

are we calling it? it's been a few....

Yeah i've been very busy at uni, I'd still play out the season if there's atleast a few of us that want to. Just not sure who's all left.

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4/27/13 - I was there #humblethug
"He looked like a bad man," Sherman said, "and I knew we were alright."

Hell, I'm still here. I'll remind mux...