I have found the offense to be a little more of a struggle this year. Not sure if its me, the talent, or general gameplay but I am not moving the ball as well. Willis is really good and the Defense is strong.
It is a fun game and there is more Orange-focused commentary in the game. I paid the extra $30 and although silly, it was worth it this week (no kids around, lots of time in the evening).
I also lost Villari for the season to a broken tailbone in the game against UConn
That’s a shame, Villari is an absolute stud in my offense.
Couple things I noticed and Liked/disliked.
1.) Syracuse’s team got absolutely Nerfed this year. Not sure if EA is just toning down player ratings, to make things a bit more challenging and realistic? Maybe to demonstrate talent disparities and make it harder (which honestly, I like) or because they valued last seasons roster over this season (which I think is fair), or maybe a bit of both. However, we’re ranked (by overall) 2nd to last in the ACC. Not sure I would take Wake Forests roster over ours LOL.
2.) I rocked with Ricky Collin’s over Angeli, just a preference thing. I value speed at the QB position. Collin’s over throwing a ton of players, which was frustrating, then he got hurt, and Angeli did similar things (not as often). Then I realized that’s way more realistic then those ridiculous over the back CB interceptions from last years game. How many times have we seen WRs (in college football in general) running down the field wide open and get over/under thrown? I messed with sliders a bit to get where I think it was a bit more realistic but I appreciate the nuance.
3.) Love that I can control my EXP per player. Takes longer but worth it.
4.) Was annoyed that I couldn’t play Samuels at WR and CB, so in the offseason I went to switch his position to WR and noticed he had a higher OVR as a RB… He’s a STUD. If you’re looking for a fun way to utilize him, make him a back. Upgrade his speed a bit, and utilize him in the receiving game as a RB.
5.) I want both Malachi’s and I want their speed at 99… figure it out EA.
6.) What is that annoying animation on deep balls where the defender breaks up the pass and the receiver flips the ball backwards like their the Bride tossing the flowers at a wedding? Hate that. Stop it.
7.) Why can’t I flip commits? Seems like a silly thing to miss. Should be an option to flip on signing day for a lot of spend. Though, I did have a transfer running back that signed with another team, show up on my roster at the start of the season? Was that a flip or a glitch? If it was flip, show an animation so I know he’s there.
There’s still a ton that can be added, which is exciting for future editions but I love that they made this years game a bit harder, more realistic.
