I just wanted to get this out of me before the playoffs started, as it's really been bugging me and I just can't stand it anymore. This is not meant to take a stab at anybody in the league, just to express my feelings.
As some of you may remember, earlier in the year EddieBelfour and I had World War 3 over the first tournament. He was upset with the way I was playing, things such as: poorly timed pauses, cheap defensive tactics, and wraparound goals. I certainly wasn't doing these things on purpose, but EddieBelfour did have some good points and I completely altered my play style as a result.
Now, I finally see why EddieBelfour was so upset with me. It is impossible to win against people who play like that, whether it be intentional or not. Every game I play (not necessarily just the league, mostly regular Live play) is against someone who employs these tactics and it makes the game not fun and unfair. I have even begun to notice some league members playing like this, so I just wanted to lay this out.
I would like to propose a gentleman's agreement barring the following from the playoffs:
1. Wraparound goals
2. Refusing to fight to gain the power play
3. Cheap defensive tactics (ex: letting the computer play D for you, subsequently eliminating any scoring oppurtunities)
Anyway, those are just my thoughts. Let me know how you guys feel about it. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of CAGers who play fair, but there are also some who don't (which is not an attack on anyone, as you may not know you are doing it just as I didn't earlier in the season). I mean, a breakaway goal where you cut to one side to score is perfectly acceptable, but a wraparound will score every time and should be unofficially banned.
Well, thanks for listening guys...
Jordan