Madden 11 League-OFFICIAL CAG LEAGUE-That's all folks! Mini-tourney still coming tho!

[quote name='Lexxon']From the Browns owner via CAG PM:
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"Hey sorry I didn't get back to you on xbl it must have been my roommate playing. I actually won't be able to play till Sunday cause I am also out of town. sorry for the late notice"

This is after the expected cut-off for week 6. Should we get a sub in/should I play the CPU?[/QUOTE]

I'll get siradam to sub in for them.
 
[quote name='silentghost227']The seahawks are listening to all offers...though I dont have much to offer.[/QUOTE]

Are we still on for playing tomorrow night?
 
i'm posting just so it will advance to the next page..... Damn Pictures making the thread sooo long, lol.

Lexxon, i can play after 10pm est tonight, or tomorrow after 7pm est;)
 
is anyone still having difficulty getting their game scheduled this week?

I think there's about 6 games left. I'd love to get it done by tomorrow night if possible.
 
[quote name='ubernes']is anyone still having difficulty getting their game scheduled this week?

I think there's about 6 games left. I'd love to get it done by tomorrow night if possible.[/QUOTE]

Steelers vs. Seahawks is going down tomorrow
 
Bv, thanks for subbing for me.

Also, the Colts are looking to swap WRs. Reggie Wayne for another top WR is not out of the question. ;)

It just may take me a bit to respond to any PMs since I'm doing this on my phone.
 
[quote name='ubernes']is anyone still having difficulty getting their game scheduled this week?

I think there's about 6 games left. I'd love to get it done by tomorrow night if possible.[/QUOTE]

Ramesu and I are playing sometime Saturday.
 
Alright...you guys run a tough bargain here. Since Jonathan Stewart isn't getting any love on the trading block, I think I'm gonna throw out DeAngelo Williams and make the transition to Stewart as my RB. I've been wasting my 89 rated RB on measly kickoff returns for the entire first season and so far in the second season too. So...if anyone is interested in DeAngelo Williams, shoot me some offers!! Also, Steve Smith is still POTENTIALLY on the trading block (91 rated WR, 96 speed...can't go wrong there). I am probably gonna be trading him to Deuce unless there are any last-second appealing offers.
 
[quote name='MasterAwesome']Alright...you guys run a tough bargain here. Since Jonathan Stewart isn't getting any love on the trading block, I think I'm gonna throw out DeAngelo Williams...[/QUOTE]

damn... i wish i had room for him. With Ray Rice running the way he does, i wouldn't be able to use DWill the way i'd have to for him to be effective :(
 
[quote name='venom']Vikings 35, Cowboys 31

Sage Rosenfels' return resulted in a second straight Viking Win. Rosenfels completed 13 of 23 Passes for 206 Yards while putting up 3 Touchdowns and 1 Interception. Adrian Peterson had another big game with 13 Rushes for 145 Yards and a Touchdown. Leading Receiver was Percy Harvin with 2 Receptions for 104 Yards and the Game Winning 75 Yard TD. Dallas had one last drive in an attempt to win the game in regulation but it was not meant to be. Vick was stopped 2 Straight before Romo was subbed in and stopped. On 4th down and 8 the Vikings slammed the door shut and preserved a 35-32 Victory.

The injury bug has bitten me, Although I haven't really checked how long my guys are out I know Tulloch went out with Broken Ribs. Then Pat Williams, Chris Hope both went out late in the 4th. Hopefully nothing serious. On another note I'm not really one to complain, especially after a win but I'm kinda pissed off. Dallas chose to go for it on 4th Down at least 3 Times. One was in the 2ND QUARTER and only down a TD. Second was I think 4th and 3 in the 3rd, then another 4th down when he was CLEARLY in FG Range to take the lead (it was a tie game) two of those three drives resulted in a total of 10 Points which never should've been counted. The only one that made sense and seemed fair was when he went for it on 4th and 8 with Game on the line. Had he scored I would've been the one to get fucked over since it ended in a 4 Point Victory.[/QUOTE]

I have no defense period. I elected to go for it on 4th down. You passed all day on me. Until my defense is beefed up, hopefully come draft time. 4th and 2 and 4th and 3 I needed to go for it or else I would of been scored upon. So if you think you were shaq-fued, I really don't care. I tried to score and put the game away, I knew a field goal wasn't enough and went for the td drive. Perfect example-one play you blew me away with a td and put the game away with percy harvin.


bv Weddle got a pick for me haha!! He has made his presence felt.
 
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People going for it on fourth down can be frustrating, but I often feel the same as the Cowboys. The offense still so far outweighs the defense in Madden that you get the feeling that begin down a TD automatically puts you in position to put it all on the line.

Maybe it's just because I'm awful on D.

With that said, I've had many people go for it on fourth down against me in crazy situations (like far in my territory, with significant leads and in the first quarter). We have fair play 'rules,' but it's still a video game and it's going to happen.
 
[quote name='Appleinthetree']
bv Weddle got a pick for me haha!! He has made his presence felt.[/QUOTE]

Nice. He had a couple for me too, he's a good player. He definitely outpaced Austin in the first week.

[quote name='PacerPerspect']The offense still so far outweighs the defense in Madden that you get the feeling that begin down a TD automatically puts you in position to put it all on the line.
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I'm living proof that's not true. I routinely come from ahead to pull out the miracle loss in the clutch, just ask the Broncos. :bomb:
 
[quote name='ubernes']is anyone still having difficulty getting their game scheduled this week?

I think there's about 6 games left. I'd love to get it done by tomorrow night if possible.[/QUOTE]

I will be one of those people. Lions vs Chiefs. I have PM'd him and left a message on the thread with no response.
 
[quote name='itlnstln']I will be one of those people. Lions vs Chiefs. I have PM'd him and left a message on the thread with no response.[/QUOTE]

I found adding him and messaging him on XBL to be the most effective.. I think several people in the league know him as well, maybe they can remind him to set it up?
 
Just A Reminder!

Dolphins Trading Block:

HB Ricky Williams (85 OVR) POT: B

QB Pat White (69 OVR) - 87 spd,93 Agi,92 Acc, 95 Elusiveness, 91 Throw on the run Pot: B

LOLB Ahmad Brooks (73 OVR) POT: B

LE Phillip Merling (77 OVR) Pot: B

RE Marquis Douglas (73 OVR) Pot: C

C Joe Berger (75 OVR) Pot: C

LG Donald Thomas (76 OVR) Pot: C
 
I wouldn't mind having White, but the only guy I could realistically trade you is my own 3rd QB (Jonathan Crompton, 69) since I can't very well carry 4 QBs...
 
[quote name='Appleinthetree']I have no defense period. I elected to go for it on 4th down. You passed all day on me. Until my defense is beefed up, hopefully come draft time. 4th and 2 and 4th and 3 I needed to go for it or else I would of been scored upon. So if you think you were shaq-fued, I really don't care. I tried to score and put the game away, I knew a field goal wasn't enough and went for the td drive.
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What you don't seem to completely understand is that we're trying to play this league as close to real life as possible.... One of your 4th and 3's was the 2nd quarter...down a Touchdown.... your next 4th down was a tied game 4th and 3, and the 3rd was within field goal range on 4th and 7. Uber has tried very hard to set some guidelines....Would YOU really want a high powered offense that you just sucessfully held to a 4th and 3...or 4th and 7 better yet.....to go for it? (granted...you've got vick, 4th and whatever's a freaking mulligan) Just because you CAN do it..doesn't mean it's right.

Let's keep it fun guys!!
 
I think it's pointless to discuss 4th and whatever's without knowing where on the field you are. From my perspective 4th and 3 from, say, your opponent's 40 is not indefensible at any point in the game, especially if you don't think your kicker can make a 57 yarder. 4th and 3 from your own 40 is completely different.
 
I can agree with you bv...All i'm trying to say is. If i'm going to play an opponent that goes for it on 4th down every possession, you can consider me gone...I'm in a league to avoid the "i have to win no matter what" players we find in online games ;(
 
[quote name='siradam134']I can agree with you bv...All i'm trying to say is. If i'm going to play an opponent that goes for it on 4th down every possession, you can consider me gone...I'm in a league to avoid the "i have to win no matter what" players we find in online games ;([/QUOTE]

I'm 1-4, I like to win but if I don't I'm not going to jump of a cliff. The game is over now, I went for it on 4th down 3 times. I did not go for it 4th down on my own 20, that would be shaqfu idiotic. The third time was in the 4th quarter with less than 10 seconds to play and I was down 5. So I do not categorize myself as i have to win no matter what. No one else has had a problem with my play style. So everyone please stop complaining and enjoy your friday and lets look all look forward to the next game.
 
I've had minor issues with people going for it on fourth and whatever over the course of the two seasons... For the most part, it is more annoying than anything because my defensive gameplan calls for 3 downs of solid, lock down D. To see the offense trotting onto the field on fourth down and its not the fourth qtr throws me off and i often give up a score not long after a fourth down is converted. I was under the impression this league was to be kept as close to a SIM LEAGUE as possible. A team being one and four or winless doesnt warrant going for it every fourth down just because its less than 5 yards. Field position plays a large part in the choosing to go for it but I'm sure the number of times a real NFL coach has gone for it on 4th is far outnumbered by the number of times people in this league have gone for it on 4th. If you're already down 14 with less than 2 minutes to go and you have no defense, it's kind of hard to imagine that you'll score twice in that timeframe when ur D wont get u the ball back after the first score... also, if the game is close and its fourth, sometimes it makes more sense to punt the ball and play defense for field position purposes. It's about recognizing the opponents' sttrenghts and weaknesses and know ing how to capitalize on it. Football is very much a chess match and in chess, you dont attack with your queen just because she has free movement. It has to be a calculated manuever... Fourth down should be the same way. Dont go for it just cuz ur on ur opponent's 40 or cuz ur down and tryna score quick... going for it on fourth should give u a tactical advantage should you convert and if you dont, it shouldnt put u in a situation where it's better to let the other team score than to actually play defense (late 4th qtr game deciding drives excluded). This 4th down stuff is beginning to get ridiculous.

Some of the teams that have cited their D as their reason for going for it actually have a defense and they just dont know how to stop an opponent. My one loss this season was in part because i chose to punt on a fourth down with 3 minutes left to go. I trusted my D to get my offense the ball back and they didnt, but the point is i gave them a chance. I know why i didnt get thte ball back and i'm using that knowledge to strenghten my ability to shut down an opponents' offense in clutch moments. Each game should be evaluated so u can figure out what u do well and what u need to work on... thats how u get better. Sometimes it involves moving people around via trades or just adjusting ur depth chart but ultimately, the game comes down to skill vs skill.
 
[quote name='Deuce20602']I've had minor issues with people going for it on fourth and whatever over the course of the two seasons... For the most part, it is more annoying than anything because my defensive gameplan calls for 3 downs of solid, lock down D. To see the offense trotting onto the field on fourth down and its not the fourth qtr throws me off and i often give up a score not long after a fourth down is converted. I was under the impression this league was to be kept as close to a SIM LEAGUE as possible. A team being one and four or winless doesnt warrant going for it every fourth down just because its less than 5 yards. Field position plays a large part in the choosing to go for it but I'm sure the number of times a real NFL coach has gone for it on 4th is far outnumbered by the number of times people in this league have gone for it on 4th. If you're already down 14 with less than 2 minutes to go and you have no defense, it's kind of hard to imagine that you'll score twice in that timeframe when ur D wont get u the ball back after the first score... also, if the game is close and its fourth, sometimes it makes more sense to punt the ball and play defense for field position purposes. It's about recognizing the opponents' sttrenghts and weaknesses and know ing how to capitalize on it. Football is very much a chess match and in chess, you dont attack with your queen just because she has free movement. It has to be a calculated manuever... Fourth down should be the same way. Dont go for it just cuz ur on ur opponent's 40 or cuz ur down and tryna score quick... going for it on fourth should give u a tactical advantage should you convert and if you dont, it shouldnt put u in a situation where it's better to let the other team score than to actually play defense (late 4th qtr game deciding drives excluded). This 4th down stuff is beginning to get ridiculous.

Some of the teams that have cited their D as their reason for going for it actually have a defense and they just dont know how to stop an opponent. My one loss this season was in part because i chose to punt on a fourth down with 3 minutes left to go. I trusted my D to get my offense the ball back and they didnt, but the point is i gave them a chance. I know why i didnt get thte ball back and i'm using that knowledge to strenghten my ability to shut down an opponents' offense in clutch moments. Each game should be evaluated so u can figure out what u do well and what u need to work on... thats how u get better. Sometimes it involves moving people around via trades or just adjusting ur depth chart but ultimately, the game comes down to skill vs skill.[/QUOTE]

Well said.
 
[quote name='bvharris']I found adding him and messaging him on XBL to be the most effective.. I think several people in the league know him as well, maybe they can remind him to set it up?[/QUOTE]

he never responded to xbox live messages for me, had to have someone text him or something
 
[quote name='theredworm']he never responded to xbox live messages for me, had to have someone text him or something[/QUOTE]

he does not post on threads, does not respond to PM and does not respond to XBL messages - we have to text him? This game will never happen...
 
[quote name='theredworm']he never responded to xbox live messages for me, had to have someone text him or something[/QUOTE]

He didn't for me either. I just added him on XBL and when I saw he was on I invited him to the game, never responded to a message.

Obviously he should improve his communication in the league, maybe I was just lucky I was able to get a hold of him.
 
[quote name='ubernes']I forget who is friends with him, Cru? But can someone let sprice know what's up? Or I'm going to have to temp boot him.[/QUOTE]

I'll relay that to cru
 
[quote name='ubernes']I forget who is friends with him, Cru? But can someone let sprice know what's up? Or I'm going to have to temp boot him.[/QUOTE]

Let me know what you decide ASAP as I would love to play my game tonight as tomorrow is pretty booked up.
 
[quote name='Deuce20602']I've had minor issues with people going for it on fourth and whatever over the course of the two seasons... For the most part, it is more annoying than anything because my defensive gameplan calls for 3 downs of solid, lock down D. To see the offense trotting onto the field on fourth down and its not the fourth qtr throws me off and i often give up a score not long after a fourth down is converted. I was under the impression this league was to be kept as close to a SIM LEAGUE as possible. A team being one and four or winless doesnt warrant going for it every fourth down just because its less than 5 yards. Field position plays a large part in the choosing to go for it but I'm sure the number of times a real NFL coach has gone for it on 4th is far outnumbered by the number of times people in this league have gone for it on 4th. If you're already down 14 with less than 2 minutes to go and you have no defense, it's kind of hard to imagine that you'll score twice in that timeframe when ur D wont get u the ball back after the first score... also, if the game is close and its fourth, sometimes it makes more sense to punt the ball and play defense for field position purposes. It's about recognizing the opponents' sttrenghts and weaknesses and know ing how to capitalize on it. Football is very much a chess match and in chess, you dont attack with your queen just because she has free movement. It has to be a calculated manuever... Fourth down should be the same way. Dont go for it just cuz ur on ur opponent's 40 or cuz ur down and tryna score quick... going for it on fourth should give u a tactical advantage should you convert and if you dont, it shouldnt put u in a situation where it's better to let the other team score than to actually play defense (late 4th qtr game deciding drives excluded). This 4th down stuff is beginning to get ridiculous.

Some of the teams that have cited their D as their reason for going for it actually have a defense and they just dont know how to stop an opponent. My one loss this season was in part because i chose to punt on a fourth down with 3 minutes left to go. I trusted my D to get my offense the ball back and they didnt, but the point is i gave them a chance. I know why i didnt get thte ball back and i'm using that knowledge to strenghten my ability to shut down an opponents' offense in clutch moments. Each game should be evaluated so u can figure out what u do well and what u need to work on... thats how u get better. Sometimes it involves moving people around via trades or just adjusting ur depth chart but ultimately, the game comes down to skill vs skill.[/QUOTE]

Very well said, and I agree with you on all points. You get what you put into it.
Only since the last couple of weeks have I taken it upon myself to put in some serious play time and it's helped. I still suck but, just a little less. :)
 
[quote name='itlnstln']Let me know what you decide ASAP as I would love to play my game tonight as tomorrow is pretty booked up.[/QUOTE]

You'll get to play tonight, either after a temp boot or vs him if he shows up. What's a good time for you tonight so I know when I need to have this done by?
 
[quote name='ubernes']You'll get to play tonight, either after a temp boot or vs him if he shows up. What's a good time for you tonight so I know when I need to have this done by?[/QUOTE]

I'm always good after 6pmEST.
 
[quote name='bvharris']I think it's pointless to discuss 4th and whatever's without knowing where on the field you are. From my perspective 4th and 3 from, say, your opponent's 40 is not indefensible at any point in the game, especially if you don't think your kicker can make a 57 yarder. 4th and 3 from your own 40 is completely different.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, a few times in my last couple games, I really should have gone for it on 4th and 2 or 3 on the opponent's 40. I punted and ended up getting scored on, anyway.

For the record, when I played Appleinthetree in season 1, I don't recall having any complaints, except for the fact that he came back from about 3 touchdowns behind and turned a win for me into a 31-31 tie, heh.
 
[quote name='Darth0fTheDead']Very well said, and I agree with you on all points. You get what you put into it.
Only since the last couple of weeks have I taken it upon myself to put in some serious play time and it's helped. I still suck but, just a little less. :)[/QUOTE]

yea... practicing plays and reading offenses helped me defensively. I had to learn to be patient on offense... playing with a bad team on my skill really did the trick for me
 
Do you guys think Sean Payton complained to the NFL when Eric Mangini had Reggie Hodges (the punter) run on fourth-and-something deep into Cleveland's own territory? The Browns also won that game, FWIW.

Dallas isn't Nano Blitzing, Quitting, Hard to Schedule a game with or complaining about anything. Going for it on fourth down here and there happens in the NFL itself more so than you'd think.

Move on, play your games and have fun.

I'll leave you with this...

"Testicles, that is all," - Peter Griffin.
 
I think the golden rule should be At Least Punt Sometimes. I think everyone should have the latitude to risk it on 4th down if they think the situation calls for it. Different levels of aggression between players add variety to the league, I think it's a good thing. As long as you're not going for it on 4th in every situation even when a punt is clearly the percentage play, I don't have a problem with it. People roll the dice on 4th in the NFL all the time.
 
I did respond to redworm actually.... sorry I never got an invite I usually am on the game once a day... I'm almost off ill b on asap
 
[quote name='sprice8688']I did respond to redworm actually.... sorry I never got an invite I usually am on the game once a day... I'm almost off ill b on asap[/QUOTE]

[quote name='itlnstln']I'm always good after 6pmEST.[/QUOTE]

You have 30 mins to kill.
 
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