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- From: kevinlu@yoyo.cc.monash.edu.au (Kevin Lu)
- Subject: Re: Front Page Sports Footy
- Message-ID: <1993Jan7.020633.16933@monu6.cc.monash.edu.au>
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- References: <1993Jan5.144552.17864@apgea.army.mil>
- Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1993 02:06:33 GMT
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- William R. Sauerwald <wrsauerw> (wrsauerw@apgea.army.mil) wrote:
- > In article <1993Jan5.040145.2429@monu6.cc.monash.edu.au> kevinlu@yoyo.cc.monash.edu.au (Kevin Lu) writes:
- > >
- > >Hi,
- > > i have a few questions about this game.
- > >
- > > a) Has anyone been able to rush succesfully against the computer?
- > >I have a running back that has 88 for speed,accl, and agility, but out of
- > >about 10 games, i've only rushed for over 100 yards ONCE, usuallu ending
- > >up with about 25 yards overall for the game.
-
- > It's not your RB, its your OL thats important !!! As the Dallas Cowboys
- > I regularly rack up 200 + yrds against the computer. (even without E Smith,
- > as he is the frailest man in the NFL according to dynamix). A couple tips.
- > Run outside. Use a lead blocker. Get a fast FB (to break tackles). Run to
- > the strong side. Use misdirection (there is a plar called FKRTGLT or some-
- > thing like that, it means fake right, go left). Use the HB option, but
- > don't throw the ball. The LB or CB will drop back into pass coverage.
- > Also, EXcept for the HB option, DO NOT take control of the RB. He has more
- > moves, intuition and breaks more tackles if he is computer controlled. Keep
- > your hand on the joystick though, incase he starts to cut back with clear
- > field in front of him (which they will do from time to time)
-
- Hmmm thought it might be the offensive line. STill i use the HB option a
- lot. Its the only running play where i actually GAIN yardage!
-
-
- > > c) Anyone got their QB to successfully throw on the run?
-
- > NO! If you roll out and are being chased, DONT throw the ball.
- > your QB will always stop before he throws it and get creamed. In fact it seems
- > like it even takes longer for him to get rid of the ball, as he has to stop
- > and setup.
-
- Thats not to good. Means i can't throw the ball away whenever i'm getting
- some pressure.
-
- > Hope this helps a little bit Kevin.
-
- Certainly did!. Thanks to all who replied.
-
-
- > Bill S
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- | Kevin Lu | Monash University |
- | Email: kevinlu@yoyo.cc.monash.edu.au | Clayton, Victoria |
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