Ncaa Football 2006

[irishtexan]

I pre-ordered the game and got it last night at midnight. Anyone else played it? Good looking game so far, I didnt get a chance to play it much because I had work at 7AM.

 

[bmf175]

Nope havent played it yet.

Is it anydifferent from 2005 as far as game features go? 2004 and 2005 are pretty much the same game.

I have been pretty upset with EA Sports due to their bad quality discs. When I first bought 2005 the game wouldnt play in my PS2. I took it back to the place where I bought it and the guy said that they have had alot of returns of that game. He replaced the game with another brand new game and that still gave me problems.

I hope I do not have the same problem with 2006.

 

[irishtexan]

They totally redid the graphics system and it looks pretty good. The game play is better and overall the whole game is a step above last years.

 

[Irish Envy]

Man, I was trying to hold off on buying as I hate shelling out $50+ for a game. I was really hoping there would be an ESPN title for $20. That was the best invention ever as I bought every ESPN game this year.

 

[brucejcarr]

The game is awsome! The graphics were all redone. The players, uniforms, stadiums and presentation blow you away. The new controls take a little to get use to, but you have the option to change it back to the 2005 controller configuration. The in game crowd and field noise is nuts! When the home team is doing well, the band starts playing to pump up the crowd. I've played to games in my dynasty (Pitt and Michigan) and won both! Go Irish!!!!!

 

[irishtexan]

The linemen actually block in this game, something they had a hard time doing in last years game. Did anyone see Tim Browns punt return they show on the highlight reel in the main menu screen? Freakin awesome.

 

[KMac151993]

This game is awesome, there is almost too much to it in terms of features. Added bonus for ND fans in the Tim Brown highlight to start the game. The Heisman race feature is a cool new tool that allows this game long lasting appeal. ND looks good in the game, Walker especially, haven't really had to pass that much with Quinn but Stovall and McKnight seem like good athletes. If anyone on here plays the PS2 online play me at Irishfan1993. This game def. earns my seal of approval, A+ EA Sports.

 

[Irish Envy]

Man, I really didn't want to hear all of this. Hah.

 

[irishtexan]

the only thing that i have a whine about is running the option out of the veer (flex) formation. When you run the option out of the flex you are supposed to put one of the running backs in motion before the snap to the receive the pitch. You cant do it on this years game, but you could in NCAA 2005. They broke something that was right originally. The in season recruiting is really sweet. They fixed the passing which is awesome. Before my receivers would drop 30 passes a game.

 

[brucejcarr]

This game is awesome, there is almost too much to it in terms of features. Added bonus for ND fans in the Tim Brown highlight to start the game. The Heisman race feature is a cool new tool that allows this game long lasting appeal. ND looks good in the game, Walker especially, haven't really had to pass that much with Quinn but Stovall and McKnight seem like good athletes. If anyone on here plays the PS2 online play me at Irishfan1993. This game def. earns my seal of approval, A+ EA Sports.

We'll hook up this week sometime!

 

[KMac151993]

Whats your name on there? Anyone else play online PS2?

 

[irishtexan]

I dont play online, but listen to this crap. I was playing as ND. I played on Heisman mode and was playing against michigan. I was down 24-7 at the half. I came out after the half and changed my gameplan to short precise passes which I had success running in the first half. I lit up the Michigan corners and rallied back the next 3 possessions (with interception help from Zibby) and tied the game at 24. We go to overtime. 1st OT neither one of us score and settled for field goals.2nd OT we both score but I went for 2. No guts no glory right?! Well i got the 2. Michigan ball, they score on a freakin fb dive for 10 yards. They set up the 2 pt conversion. Goalline formation, their HB runs a dive to the 4 hole and gets the 2. Now I am pissed. They score again on the next possession for the 3rd OT. They get the 2 with a pass. Now its my ball and I run it down their throats. I score. 2point play. I drop back with quinn, Fasano is running a crossing route to the left hashmark. He is wide open and I loft it to him......but whats this!!!!......THE STINKIN REFEREE COMES UP AND BLOCKS HIS WAY AND THE PASS IS INCOMPLETE!!!!! I got so mad i threw my controller and almost head-butted my dog. I got cheated. S**T!

 

[Irish Legend]

The game is awesome. XBOX Live me, My Gamertag is: TheIrishLegend
I was surprised that the Irish had so much more talent than they did in last years game.

 

[Irish Envy]

Does anyone want to do a writeup on the game and I'll post it in our newly created articles section?

 

[irishtexan]

Ill do one if you need someone to, ive had every ncaa football game since 97 so i pretty much know all the changes that have taken place over the years.

 

[KMac151993]

I would be willing to as well, I even go as far back as before the NCAA series, ie. Bill Walsh and College Football USA and am I huge fan of the EA series and have played it extensivly already (PS2 Irishfan1993 ranked #612)

 

[irishtexan]

bill walsh was a great game!!! the ol' student body right and left, remember that?!

 

[KMac151993]

Yeah that was good stuff, I loved the fact that none of the teams had the real names, it was the South Bend Irish; ahh the good ol' days where games did not have NCAA approval.

 

[KMac151993]

Currently (7/16/05 2:00AM ) I am ranked 258th in the nation on the PS2, would love to play some other ND fans out there.

 

[irishtexan]

i have to get the online adapter thing this weekend so i can play.

 

[KMac151993]

Yeah its def. worth it to have the online ability. irishtexan I had a similar incident today. I was ranked #197 in the country and was down 35-28 with 13 seconds left and at the 20 yd line and droped back to pass and threw the ball and it hit the official bounced up and the DB picked it off and took it for a TD, the weird thing was that the official acted like a DB as it hit him and then he almost like attempted to tip it again before the DB got to it, I was pretty mad but o well, like they say thats the way the ball bounces.

 

[irishtexan]

oh yeah man i hate the officials in this game, those suckers are paid to muff up youre game on purpose. what base defense do you use? I prefer to run the 4-2-5, but i havent really had any success with it. ive been using the 35 stack and that works pretty well because after a few seasons recruiting I have some really talented and speedy linebackers and hard hitting safeties to blitz the corners from. I turned ND back into an option run team, and get about 350 rushing yards a game. I recruit TE's like Fasano that are very well balanced and can catch and I only need a couple good receivers.

 

[Irish Envy]

So are one of you going to offically do a write up on the game or do I have to go out and buy the sucker?

http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/sports/ncaafootball2006/review.html?tag=boxcar_all_review_headline

Here is a same review. It doesn't have to get THAT detailed, but I would like to see a good synposis of the game, recommendations and good, solid opinions. I've got screen shots and box art. Just waiting on a review!

 

[KMac151993]

I will try and get around to it tonight, should I just post it on here or what, I have just been really busy studying for finals and working on homework and of course playing NCAA and hanging with friends, but I will try and get to it tonight.

 

[Irish Envy]

I will try and get around to it tonight, should I just post it on here or what, I have just been really busy studying for finals and working on homework and of course playing NCAA and hanging with friends, but I will try and get to it tonight.

Do you have Microsoft Word? If so, just save it in a Word Doc and email it to me at svoboda@gmail.com.

 

[KMac151993]

I'll work on it tonight and email it to you.

 

[KMac151993]

Done, and sent, let me know if you want it longer or shorter or if you ever want anything else, I'd be willing to contribute whatever I can in terms of anything related to ND football.