Getting Started Playbook Analysis FBS Teams FCS Teams Advanced Strategy Introduction Thank Jared Zabransky and Boise State’s performance in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl for inspiring some new plays for this year’s game—including the infamous Statue of Liberty play (sequence from left to right). There’s much more to the sport of college football than Xs and Os, or stats and match-ups.
FAST FACT The Oklahoma Sooners football team holds the NCAA record for most consecutive wins by a major college program at 47. The streak spanned five seasons from 1953-57. The Play Now team select screen. than 200 total to choose from), but also weather factors such as temperature, precipitation (rain or snow), and wind.The weather can become a key factor: High winds greatly disrupt both kicks and passes, while rain and snow may affect field conditions and the ability to handle the ball.
Getting Started Playbook Analysis FBS Teams FCS Teams Advanced Strategy Offensive Formation Sets Calling the right plays in the right situations is arguably the most important skill to master in NCAA Football 08. A horrible player who’s great at selecting plays will often do better against the computer than an excellent player who’s horrible at play calling—that’s how vital this part of the game is to ensuring success.
FAST FACT The NCAA was originally formed in 1905 because of the need to regulate dangerous college football formations, such as the flying wedge, which were responsible for numerous injuries and deaths in the sport during that time. EMPTY MOST COMMON FLEXBONE SETS With an empty backfield, an offense has five receivers available for passes. Empty formation sets are designed to spread the defense, and if you have running backs lined up as receivers, you can also run the option.
Getting Started Playbook Analysis FBS Teams FCS Teams Advanced Strategy FBS Teams NCAA Football 08 features all 119 current Division I FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) teams from 11 various conferences: the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), Big Ten, Big 12, Big East, Conference USA (C-USA), Mid-American Conference (MAC), Mountain West, Pacific-10 (PAC-10), Southeastern Conference (SEC), Sun Belt and Western Athletic Conference (WAC).
Getting Started Playbook Analysis FBS Teams FCS Teams Advanced Strategy MIAMI (Ohio) UNIVERSITY MICHIGAN Conference: MAC (East) Location: Oxford, OH Conference: Big Ten Location: Ann Arbor, MI RedHawks Wolverines REPORT CARD AND PRESTIGE C OverallOverall REPORT CARD AND PRESTIGE C+ Offense C- Defense Offense PRESTIGE RATINGS Academic ★★★★ Program ★★ ★★ Coach Special Defense Teams 2006 SEASON RECAP ■ 2-10 overall record ■ 2-6 conference record ■ 5th in MAC East A OverallOverall A+ A-
Getting Started Playbook Analysis FBS Teams FCS Teams Advanced Strategy Advanced Scouting Here are the most likely offensive looks and defensive packages the computer will throw at you while playing against these FBS teams. Offenses are listed on the left two columns; defenses are on the right.
FAST FACT Georgia Tech owns the most lopsided victory in college football history, beating Cumberland 222-0 in 1916. In that game, Cumberland had only one play for positive yards, while Georgia Tech racked up 32 touchdowns. #4 FLORIDA 5 WR Pro Set IOWA STATE Power I Spread 4-3 Dime Nickel 2007 Scouting Preview The defending national champs have a young but talented quarterback who can both pass and run effectively.
Getting Started Playbook Analysis FBS Teams FCS Teams Advanced Strategy FCS Teams The PlayStation 2 and Xbox versions of NCAA Football 08 feature 79 Division I FCS (Football Championship Subdivision) teams from nine conferences: Atlantic 10, Big Sky, Ivy League, Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), Gateway Football, Ohio Valley, Southern, Southland and Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). In terms of structure and content, the FCS team profiles are similar to the FBS profiles.
ALABAMA STATE ALCORN STATE Conference: SWAC (East) Location: Montgomery, AL Conference: SWAC (East) Location: Alcorn State, MS Hornets Braves REPORT CARD AND PRESTIGE D- OverallOverall REPORT CARD AND PRESTIGE D- Offense D- Defense Offense PRESTIGE RATINGS Academic ★ Program ★ ★ Coach Special Defense Teams 2006 SEASON RECAP ■ 5-6 overall record ■ 5-4 conference record ■ 5th in SWAC East D- OverallOverall D- Offense PRESTIGE RATINGS Academic ★★ Program ★ ★ Coach DEFENSIVE DEPTH CHART AN
Getting Started Playbook Analysis FBS Teams FCS Teams Advanced Strategy Coach’s Corner: Offense Here is a collection of various offensive gameplay tips that can improve your game and increase your chances for victory: BEFORE THE SNAP Know Your Personnel: When you choose a team to play, realize who your offensive impact players are, and plan your offensive attack around those players.
Getting Started Playbook Analysis FBS Teams FCS Teams Advanced Strategy New Offensive Plays for 2008 The game of college football is always evolving, and nowhere is that truer than in the coaches’ playbooks. There are a slew of new plays now available in all versions of NCAA Football 08. The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions have additional playbook enhancements to emulate the playing styles of teams for the coming 2007-08 season.
Next-Gen Statistics/Rosters The depth charts featured earlier in this guide are based on the Xbox and PlayStation 2 versions of NCAA Football 08. The statistics in those charts are close to—but not exactly the same as—the player statistics for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions. That’s because those versions of the game generate overall player ratings based on additional player ability categories (listed at right).
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Getting Started Playbook Analysis FBS Teams FCS Teams Advanced Strategy Defensive Formation Sets There are five different defensive playbooks to choose from: The 3-3-5, the 3-4, the 4-2-5, the 4-3, and the Multiple D. All five share a number of common formation sets, which are described in detail later. 3-3-5 The numbers represent three defensive linemen, three linebackers, and five secondary players.
FAST FACT Virginia Tech led the nation in overall defense in 2006, allowing less than 220 yards per game and just 14 touchdowns for the entire season. MULTIPLE D UNIVERSAL SETS This defense is a composite of the 3-4 and 4-3 defenses. The Multiple D is a great opportunity to throw different defensive looks at an opponent. Also, note that the 5-2 defense (five linemen and two linebackers) is available through this and all other playbooks except for the 3-3-5.
Getting Started Playbook Analysis FBS Teams FCS Teams Advanced Strategy NORTHWESTERN NOTRE DAME Conference: Big Ten Location: Evanston, IL Conference: Independent Location: Notre Dame, IN Wildcats Fighting Irish REPORT CARD AND PRESTIGE B- OverallOverall REPORT CARD AND PRESTIGE B- Offense B Defense Offense PRESTIGE RATINGS Academic ★★★★★★ Program ★★★ ★★★ Coach Special Defense Teams 2006 SEASON RECAP ■ 4-8 overall record ■ 2-6 conference record ■ 9th in Big Ten B+ Defense Offense Spe
Getting Started Playbook Analysis FBS Teams FCS Teams Advanced Strategy Advanced Scouting Here are the most likely offensive looks and defensive packages the computer will throw at you while playing against these FBS teams. Offenses are listed on the left two columns; defenses are on the right.
YALE YOUNGSTOWN STATE Conference: Ivy League Location: New Haven, CT Conference: Gateway Location: Youngstown, OH Bulldogs Penguins REPORT CARD AND PRESTIGE D- OverallOverall REPORT CARD AND PRESTIGE D- Offense D- Defense Offense PRESTIGE RATINGS Academic ★★★★★★ Program ★ ★ Coach Special Defense Teams 2006 SEASON RECAP ■ 8-2 overall record ■ 6-1 conference record ■ 2nd in Ivy .-# .
Coach’s Corner: Defense Here is a collection of various defensive gameplay tips that can add some pep to your defensive game: BEFORE THE SNAP A Question of Control: Beginning players should control a linebacker. He’s fast enough to blitz with from the outside and/or to react to runs to the sidelines, but he’s also strong enough to deliver a substantial big hit.
Next-Gen Breakdown Although we talked about game features earlier in this guide, the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of NCAA Football 08 have a number of extra goodies as well as some enhancements to certain features found in all versions of the game. Here’s a breakdown of key features: cancel the simulation at any time and resume normal gameplay. This is a great feature to have if you’re blowing out (or being blown out by) an opponent and want to wrap up the game quickly.
Getting Started Playbook Analysis FBS Teams FCS Teams Advanced Strategy Campus Legend: Part II Campus Legend for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 is brand new for NCAA Football 08—so this guide focuses its attention on breaking down that version in the pages ahead. So without further ado, let’s launch into the new Campus Legend as you make your way from high school to college graduation and beyond.
Dynasty Mode: Part I Players of the PlayStation 2 and Xbox versions of NCAA Football 08 will find several new twists in Dynasty Mode compared to last year’s offering. They include: 1. Medical Redshirts: Injured players can now seek Medical Redshirt status. This lets them recover from their injuries without using up a year of eligibility. 2.
Next-Gen Statistics/Rosters The depth charts featured earlier in this guide are based on the Xbox and PlayStation 2 versions of NCAA Football 08. The statistics in those charts are close to—but not exactly the same as—the player statistics for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions. That’s because those versions of the game generate overall player ratings based on additional player ability categories (listed at right).
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