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N8 got a question. I had a 4th and I believe it was 6ish against you last night with 3 mins left and you were up by 3. I thought about going for it but didnt know how the league would take it. Can u tell me the proper way to think on that situation?
 
[quote name='Docb9110']N8 got a question. I had a 4th and I believe it was 6ish against you last night with 3 mins left and you were up by 3. I thought about going for it but didnt know how the league would take it. Can u tell me the proper way to think on that situation?[/QUOTE]

What yard line were you on?
 
Messaged the colts owner, hopefully we can get something set up for tonight or saturday morning.[quote name='Docb9110']N8 got a question. I had a 4th and I believe it was 6ish against you last night with 3 mins left and you were up by 3. I thought about going for it but didnt know how the league would take it. Can u tell me the proper way to think on that situation?[/QUOTE]

Anything just outside of field goal range and I'm going for it with that amount of time left. People need to stop worrying about other people getting butthurt about little things like that. Usually in this league or any other non-cheese NFL league the not going for it on fourth applies to people that want to coach like Chip Kelly (who I love, and think has the right idea in regards to going for it on fourth...most NFL coaches are too chicken sh*t to go for it on fourth) and go for it on fourth and less than four every time..
 
[quote name='Docb9110']I believe I was around the 30-40 on his side.[/QUOTE]

Um...I don't think that's right. If you had been on my side at the 30-40, you would have kicked a field goal to tie it. If you're talking about what ended up being your last possession of the game, it was around YOUR 30-35 because that was the only 3rd down you didn't convert in the game. Honestly, I expected you to go for it. Not necessarily because it was an obvious call (you had all 3 timeouts, so some people might trust their defense to come up with a stop)...but considering the amount of offense in the game, I figured you might go for it.

Really, it probably would have worked out for you had I not converted that one 3rd down throw to Jared Cook on the curl route where he jumped up and caught the ball before instantly getting tackled. I think that was like a 3rd and 7, and that conversion allowed me to drain the rest of the clock. Otherwise, I would have had to punt it back to you with like a minute left on the clock.

[quote name='perdition(troy']Anything just outside of field goal range and I'm going for it with that amount of time left. People need to stop worrying about other people getting butthurt about little things like that. Usually in this league or any other non-cheese NFL league the not going for it on fourth applies to people that want to coach like Chip Kelly (who I love, and think has the right idea in regards to going for it on fourth...most NFL coaches are too chicken sh*t to go for it on fourth) and go for it on fourth and less than four every time..[/QUOTE]

It also helps if people remember things correctly when pleading their case to the league. Painting an inaccurate picture of what happened doesn't help anybody.
 
[quote name='pitfallharry219']I think it's way too early for that.[/QUOTE]

Well me and somebody have agreed to a trade. I just want to put it through so we can both have our players as soon as we can.
 
[quote name='GpNinja']Well me and somebody have agreed to a trade. I just want to put it through so we can both have our players as soon as we can.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, definitely no trade talk yet. We have a trade committee in here just like the other league. Most trades get processed within one day. Waiting till the offseason isn't going to slow anybody down. And personally, I've got enough on my plate right now to not have to worry about next season's trades just yet anyway.
 
[quote name='CAGLeagueSports']Yeah, definitely no trade talk yet. We have a trade committee in here just like the other league. Most trades get processed within one day. Waiting till the offseason isn't going to slow anybody down. And personally, I've got enough on my plate right now to not have to worry about next season's trades just yet anyway.[/QUOTE]
Alright cool. :cool:
 
[quote name='n8rockerasu']Um...I don't think that's right. If you had been on my side at the 30-40, you would have kicked a field goal to tie it. If you're talking about what ended up being your last possession of the game, it was around YOUR 30-35 because that was the only 3rd down you didn't convert in the game. Honestly, I expected you to go for it. Not necessarily because it was an obvious call (you had all 3 timeouts, so some people might trust their defense to come up with a stop)...but considering the amount of offense in the game, I figured you might go for it.

Really, it probably would have worked out for you had I not converted that one 3rd down throw to Jared Cook on the curl route where he jumped up and caught the ball before instantly getting tackled. I think that was like a 3rd and 7, and that conversion allowed me to drain the rest of the clock. Otherwise, I would have had to punt it back to you with like a minute left on the clock.



It also helps if people remember things correctly when pleading their case to the league. Painting an inaccurate picture of what happened doesn't help anybody.[/QUOTE]

I misspoke of course. I just didnt want to piss anyone off. It had been an offensive struggle and I did have a few gems on defense so I thought with 3 mins I'm ok...3 timeouts plus if I don't get the first you are already at most just yards away from field goal range. In retrospect I should have gone for it to try and get it but again just wanted to clarify.

Thanks for your side of it and the way you saw it.
 
[quote name='Docb9110']I misspoke of course. I just didnt want to piss anyone off. It had been an offensive struggle and I did have a few gems on defense so I thought with 3 mins I'm ok...3 timeouts plus if I don't get the first you are already at most just yards away from field goal range. In retrospect I should have gone for it to try and get it but again just wanted to clarify.

Thanks for your side of it and the way you saw it.[/QUOTE]

Right. That's what I mean. I think you'd have enough people in both camps to say either could be the "right call". Going for it and not getting the first there would basically be the game. As opposed to punting it, trusting your defense, and making use of your timeouts. I can tell you from my perspective, I was happy you punted...but I also definitely didn't feel comfortable that the game was "over" when I got the ball back. Those yards I got to close it out were damn tough yards, and I was lucky that CJ seemed to run better toward the end of the game than he did in the beginning (not sure if your defense was getting tired, or if my guys were just blocking better).

Like I said though, the difference in this game was razor thin, and I think there were several plays that could be looked at as "making the difference". The catch by Jared Cook that I talked about, the fumble by Sanchez, the big run by Chris Johnson, and my defense finally coming up with a stop on 3rd down. Basically, if ANY of those plays went differently, you probably would have won. My guys just made plays when they needed to. Either way, I'm glad we split the season series, and honestly, I'm half expecting us to meet in the first round of the playoffs anyway.
 
Dang crazy game aganist the jags. Two 4th down goaline stands, I need to work on my guys carrying attr. They fumbled like 4 times which really could have costed me the game. Stephen Gilmore Rookie Cb Int Gabbert with 2 seconds left in the 4th to get a Defensive TD.
GG that was about the crazeyst games I've ever played.
 
[quote name='GpNinja']Dang crazy game aganist the jags. Two 4th down goaline stands, I need to work on my guys carrying attr. They fumbled like 4 times which really could have costed me the game. Stephen Gilmore Rookie Cb Int Gabbert with 2 seconds left in the 4th to get a Defensive TD.
GG that was about the crazeyst games I've ever played.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I had several drops by Mercedes Lewis but couldn't really get much offense going most of the game. GG man
 
[quote name='n8rockerasu']Right. That's what I mean. I think you'd have enough people in both camps to say either could be the "right call". Going for it and not getting the first there would basically be the game. As opposed to punting it, trusting your defense, and making use of your timeouts. I can tell you from my perspective, I was happy you punted...but I also definitely didn't feel comfortable that the game was "over" when I got the ball back. Those yards I got to close it out were damn tough yards, and I was lucky that CJ seemed to run better toward the end of the game than he did in the beginning (not sure if your defense was getting tired, or if my guys were just blocking better).

Like I said though, the difference in this game was razor thin, and I think there were several plays that could be looked at as "making the difference". The catch by Jared Cook that I talked about, the fumble by Sanchez, the big run by Chris Johnson, and my defense finally coming up with a stop on 3rd down. Basically, if ANY of those plays went differently, you probably would have won. My guys just made plays when they needed to. Either way, I'm glad we split the season series, and honestly, I'm half expecting us to meet in the first round of the playoffs anyway.[/QUOTE]

I appreciate that man. Especially after our run in early in the season. Glad we came out like gentleman this time. I DONT want to play you with CJ lol...You have figured out how to use him really well On the plus side I did figure out how to SHOW blitz and pull back into man coverage which, it looked like to me, you read blitz, came out of the run and passed which helped me get a INT and break up a few pass plays which appeared to be originally called as runs. I think. However, you did catch on as I had found a new toy which I definitely OVERUSED a bit and once you figured it out you ran ALL over me! HAHA

Well done sir! See you in the playoffs, Hopefully as I am sure Kaster will attest to, you pretty much have the division wrapped up now.
 
Games left:

Seahawks and Bears
Vikings and Panthers
Colts and Lions
Buccaneers and Broncos
Browns and Raiders
Eagles and Cowboy
Giants and Redskins
Steelers and Ravens
 
hey I was wondering if there was a way to see if there were any trades done for my team (Cardinals) before I became owner? or if there's a log of all trades either in the game or on the website. I would looking it over and couldnt find anything. Wanted to figure out if I am plus or minus any picks so I can start to figure out what I'll be doing in the eventual off season. Thanks!
 
[quote name='billymcdugal']hey I was wondering if there was a way to see if there were any trades done for my team (Cardinals) before I became owner? or if there's a log of all trades either in the game or on the website. I would looking it over and couldnt find anything. Wanted to figure out if I am plus or minus any picks so I can start to figure out what I'll be doing in the eventual off season. Thanks![/QUOTE]

Ya me too cause I want to know who this guy traded cj spiller for?!
 
[quote name='GpNinja']Ya me too cause I want to know who this guy traded cj spiller for?![/QUOTE]

I think it was a 3 team trade. Spiller went to the Bengals for ?? and I got spiller along with a 1st round pick for Arian Foster.
 
[quote name='Docb9110']I think it was a 3 team trade. Spiller went to the Bengals for ?? and I got spiller along with a 1st round pick for Arian Foster.[/QUOTE]

What the heck... Lol
 
[quote name='billymcdugal']hey I was wondering if there was a way to see if there were any trades done for my team (Cardinals) before I became owner? or if there's a log of all trades either in the game or on the website. I would looking it over and couldnt find anything. Wanted to figure out if I am plus or minus any picks so I can start to figure out what I'll be doing in the eventual off season. Thanks![/QUOTE]


i know i traded them Jeff Demps and a pick i think a 3rd or something for Ryan Williams and WR Floyd
 
[quote name='Chetty12']Week 13 Schedule-

Falcons Vs Saints- 35-31 NO
Bears Vs Seahawks-
Packers Vs Vikings- retrying hopefully on 11/15
Rams Vs 49ers- 43-14 Sf
Jets Vs Cardinals- 28-24 NYJ
Chiefs Vs Panthers- 21-14 Car
Lions Vs Colts- waiting for colts to reply
Bills Vs Jaguars- 21-14 Buf
Dolphins Vs Patriots- 37-31 Mia
Titans Vs Texans- 24-21 Ten
Broncos Vs Buccaneers- waiting to play CPU/new owner
Ravens Vs Steelers- 21-14 balt
Raiders Vs Browns- 11/16, 4:30 PM
Chargers Vs Bengals- 21-16 Cin
Cowboys Vs Eagles- 10:30 on 11/16
Redskins Vs Gmen- 11/16 at 8pm[/QUOTE]

Any more updates?
 
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[quote name='Chetty12']Any more updates?[/QUOTE]

Vikings were up 35-14 in the 3rd but my connection decided to poop itself so I'm hoping to rematch with Steggy tonight.
 
[quote name='Chetty12']Any more updates?[/QUOTE]

I (Broncos) am waiting for a new owner, or the the deadline to play the CPU.

Edit: Sorry about the weird double post glitch. I delete the other.
 
Update on the lions and colts is a big ???

I messages him this morning about playing tonight or saturday morning. I'm out of town tomorrow and Saturday afternoon. If he doesn't get back to me we will have to sim it.
 
[quote name='perdition(troy']Update on the lions and colts is a big ???

I messages him this morning about playing tonight or saturday morning. I'm out of town tomorrow and Saturday afternoon. If he doesn't get back to me we will have to sim it.[/QUOTE]


just so you know he is on XBL right now and when i played him that was the best way to get ahold of him i found!!
 
I am really enjoying the saints. I wish I took them over a bit sooner. I have been doing well but it was way too late to make a play off run :(
 
Ravens beat Steelers 21-14. Jameel McClain came up big with an interception on what could have been a game tying drive late in the 4th quarter and I was able to run the clock out from there. Very good game.
 
[quote name='Konfusion']Ravens beat Steelers 21-14. Jameel McClain came up big with an interception on what could have been a game tying drive late in the 4th quarter and I was able to run the clock out from there. Very good game.[/QUOTE]




yes thats help both of us out
 
[quote name='Docb9110']On the plus side I did figure out how to SHOW blitz and pull back into man coverage which, it looked like to me, you read blitz, came out of the run and passed which helped me get a INT and break up a few pass plays which appeared to be originally called as runs. I think. However, you did catch on as I had found a new toy which I definitely OVERUSED a bit and once you figured it out you ran ALL over me! HAHA[/QUOTE]

Just wanted to respond to this. To me, THIS is football. It's not backward toss plays to the outside to just outrun poor defenders. It's not constant screen passes. It's not going 5 wide and then taking off with your speedy QB. It's not a hurry up offense the entire game.

It's strategizing play for play against your opponent. It's deception. It's second guessing. It's intentionally giving your opponent the same look and then doing something different with it. It's a game of cat and mouse. It's figuring out what your opponent is doing and making adjustments to counter it...and then figuring out that your opponent has figured it out, and making adjustments of your own.

This is the level of play we all should strive for. And anyone trying to play the game based on its various "Maddenisms" is gutless and in it for the wrong reasons. Definitely not an indictment of anybody in this league. Just a challenge for everyone to live up to, I guess.
 
Just so my opponent next week knows, I'll be away from my xbox when you advance into the later part of Sunday. I'll still be able to check and reply to PMs so we can definitely set it up but I know some of you guys like to play right at advance time (myself included!).
 
[quote name='n8rockerasu']Just wanted to respond to this. To me, THIS is football. It's not backward toss plays to the outside to just outrun poor defenders. It's not constant screen passes. It's not going 5 wide and then taking off with your speedy QB. It's not a hurry up offense the entire game.

It's strategizing play for play against your opponent. It's deception. It's second guessing. It's intentionally giving your opponent the same look and then doing something different with it. It's a game of cat and mouse. It's figuring out what your opponent is doing and making adjustments to counter it...and then figuring out that your opponent has figured it out, and making adjustments of your own.

This is the level of play we all should strive for. And anyone trying to play the game based on its various "Maddenisms" is gutless and in it for the wrong reasons. Definitely not an indictment of anybody in this league. Just a challenge for everyone to live up to, I guess.[/QUOTE]


I think this was a compliment! LOL...so Thanks? hahaha
 
RE- Justin Smith and WR- Mario Manningham will be on my trading block for the offseason if anyone is interested. They will both have 1 year left at that time . I am open to offers or picks.
 
[quote name='Dark Rider']Nate, any news on a new Buccaneers owner?[/QUOTE]

Nothing yet (not even sure why that one dude came in here to sign up, lol). My guess is you'll end up playing the CPU, but we'll have an owner for them next week when more people get the game thanks to Black Friday sales.
 
So I PMed Steggy yesterday after my network quit working and told him I would be free today until like 7, but I haven't heard back from him. My question is that since I was up 35-14 in the third, should I just play the computer instead, since in all likelihood I'd have won that game?
 
[quote name='KasterDB']So I PMed Steggy yesterday after my network quit working and told him I would be free today until like 7, but I haven't heard back from him. My question is that since I was up 35-14 in the third, should I just play the computer instead, since in all likelihood I'd have won that game?[/QUOTE]

Well, the deadline isn't until tomorrow. So, you've got some time. If we're having this same conversation tomorrow though, then yeah, you'd be allowed to play the CPU. Hopefully it doesn't come to that though and you guys can work out a time.
 
[quote name='n8rockerasu']Well, the deadline isn't until tomorrow. So, you've got some time. If we're having this same conversation tomorrow though, then yeah, you'd be allowed to play the CPU. Hopefully it doesn't come to that though and you guys can work out a time.[/QUOTE]

How does that make sense? I was responding to each PM he sent with the last being can you play friday between 2-10pm. I said sure, anytime works just let me know. Whatever works though I guess...
 
[quote name='Steggy']How does that make sense? I was responding to each PM he sent with the last being can you play friday between 2-10pm. I said sure, anytime works just let me know. Whatever works though I guess...[/QUOTE]



its not like N8 is saying you cant play your game he was just saying if you couldnt get a time to play then the Vikings would get to play the cpu because they were winning. hopefully you two can work something out tomorrow.
 
Yeah, ya know, it's ridiculous the shit people jump on me for in here. I don't think it's possible to be any more reasonable than what I posted above. All I have to go on is what people tell me.

1. Kaster posted that after his connection dropped, he sent a PM to schedule a do-over, but hadn't heard anything (allegedly). He asked about playing the CPU right then.

2. I told him to wait because it wasn't a pressing issue yet since we still had an entire day to get it worked out.

3. I acknowledged that in another 24 hours, if he still hadn't heard anything (allegedly), it would then be appropriate for him to play the CPU...not only because he was winning by a sizeable margin, reasonably late in the game, but because by that point, it would have been 2 days since any contact had been made (according to him).

4. Even after recognizing him playing the CPU as a possibility, I expressed my hope that it wouldn't come to that, and that a new time to play could be scheduled.

Seriously! How the hell can anybody have a problem with that? Exactly what is there to be pissed off about? If you're responding to say that his claim that you didn't answer his PM isn't true, then just say that. Don't jump on me like it's my fault. When somebody comes in here and says something, I naturally just assume they're not making shit up. If they are, don't bitch at me. Call them out on it.
 
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