View Full Version : Madden 2002/BBS Team - Choose our stadium
Strathclyde Eagle
12-11-2001, 02:28 PM
Being the saddo that I am I tend to prefer games in which you can in names of friends/enemies, etc. Thus having just got Madden 2002 I'm making up a BBS team.
You can customise pretty much everything, i.e. uniforms, field design, etc., except the stadium. For that you have to pick one of pre-existing ones.
Pick a stadium and I'll make it our "home". ;)
I've put in the following as options:
1) The best open air stadiums, e.g. Pro Player Stadium & Invesco Field.
2) Stadiums to cover all allegiances shown on the BBS, e.g. Lambeau Field & Soldier Field.
3) A few token domes.
BTW if you've got a preferred number and skill (notice the careful swerve away from using the word "position" :eek: ) let me know and I'll put you there.
Smurph
12-11-2001, 02:38 PM
I voted for the Sun Devil Stadium, simply because I like the name.
If you've got room for me in your squad I would like No. 17, and to be a kicker. :p
Strathclyde Eagle
12-11-2001, 02:42 PM
Punter or placekicker?
I think placekicker (glory boys, score all the points) might go quite quickly, but if you'd like it, it's yours. :)
AddiscombeEagle
12-11-2001, 02:43 PM
It has to be the TWA Dome in honour of Lombardo.:)
jlmatthews
12-11-2001, 06:43 PM
Y'all know where i wanna play!!!!:)
Strathclyde Eagle
12-11-2001, 07:38 PM
jlmatthews votes for Soldier Field:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/images/stadiums/nfl/bears/stadium.jpg
Strathclyde Eagle
12-11-2001, 07:40 PM
AddiscombeEagle votes for the Trans World Dome:
http://www.football.com/nfl/stadiums/imgs/trans.jpg
Strathclyde Eagle
12-11-2001, 07:43 PM
Smurph votes for Sun Devil Stadium:
http://homepage.swissonline.net/amado/Giampi/Pictures/pphoenix.jpg
Strathclyde Eagle
12-11-2001, 07:48 PM
And I voted for Pro Player Stadium:
http://www.cnnsi.com/images/stadiums/nfl/dolphins/stadium.jpg
Smurph
12-11-2001, 07:51 PM
Gloryboy was the way I was thinking! Placekicker if available, quite happy to be an anonymous punter if not.
No surprises where my vote went! Seriously though, can anyone in truth claim there's a better stadium anywhere? Think about it - it's seen more championships than any other in football, it's community-owned, it has abundant history, Lombardi prowled the sidelines, and it has a nickname (The Frozen Tundra) and a traditional name (after Curly Lambeau, first coach - or was he?) instead of a faceless corporate identity (City of Denver, hang your head in shame). The only one that comes close is Soldier Field, but those guys aren't winners! And the only really great modern one is Raymond James, but.... (see above!)
Tony - you need to install me as #23 (of course) a hard-hitting yet athletically-gifted free-safety in the Darren Sharper mould. Have you read Madden's book (can't remember which one) where he devotes an entire chapter to detailing what football numbers various celebrities should wear, and why certain numbers mean certain things? Genius.
Nice shot of Pro Player (disqualified due to re-naming) I presume that's one of your own?
And where was The Vet? ;)
jlmatthews
12-11-2001, 09:10 PM
Well if we are doing positions i wanna be a DE (like i was in real life til i had too damn many concussions) and be a mix between warren sapp and the freak...speed and savy....and i hate the packers :)
Strathclyde Eagle
12-11-2001, 09:28 PM
Originally posted by g23
Nice shot of Pro Player (disqualified due to re-naming) I presume that's one of your own?
Nope, haven't finished the film yet. It's a thought though. :p
Who put in the second vote for Soldier Field? I don't want to play 3rd down Wide Receiver where you can get frostbite on the sidelines. ;)
jlmatthews
12-11-2001, 09:32 PM
Originally posted by Strathclyde Eagle
Who put in the second vote for Soldier Field? I don't want to play 3rd down Wide Receiver where you can get frostbite on the sidelines. ;)
Only women and young children get frostbite...and i guess i have an advantage since i am from infdiana as well..but the cold never hurt anyone who could be considered a man!!!
Originally posted by jlmatthews
Well if we are doing positions i wanna be a DE (like i was in real life til i had too damn many concussions) and be a mix between warren sapp and the freak...speed and savy....and i hate the packers :)
You're a Sapp AND a Freak? More like a (Tony Sira) Goose (a) these days, buddy. ;)
Palace
12-11-2001, 10:05 PM
1ff0
Ive got the game and it is pretty good. If there is a place for me i would like to be the dude who throws the ball between his legs, or does that change every play?
jlmatthews
12-11-2001, 10:07 PM
Originally posted by Palace
Ive got the game and it is pretty good. If there is a place for me i would like to be the dude who throws the ball between his legs, or does that change every play?
LOL - You'd be the center then...and i pretty goond one i think...you ball between the legs thrower :)
Hey, all the kids wanna be the long snapper, eh?
Steve in Phoenix
12-11-2001, 10:15 PM
I dont really know the stadiums yet so I voted out of loyalty :D
Hmm I guess I would be a wide receiver as I was a winger in rugby.. If thats all taken I'll be the guy marking the WR (is that the linebacker?)
Steve Phoenix (The Demolition Man - after the movie)
Oh yeah #77 please.
jlmatthews
12-11-2001, 10:16 PM
Originally posted by Steve in Phoenix
I dont really know the stadiums yet so I voted out of loyalty :D
Hmm I guess I would be a wide receiver as I was a winger in rugby.. If thats all taken I'll be the guy marking the WR (is that the linebacker?)
Steve Phoenix (The Demolition Man - after the movie)
Cornerback cover the WR...linebackers sometimes cover them on zone coverages and corner blitzes...the linebacker is normally responsible for the running back coming out of the backfield as well :)
Benzhiyi
12-11-2001, 10:18 PM
Wide Receiver, number 87 for me please... or is it too late? :( ;)
jlmatthews
12-11-2001, 10:22 PM
Originally posted by Benzhiyi
Wide Receiver, number 87 for me please... or is it too late? :( ;)
Just in time..which stadium did you pick (*cough* - if you havent choose Soldier Field - *cough*)
Benzhiyi
12-11-2001, 10:26 PM
Sorry mate, Pro Player it has to be... I am a Dolphin after all :)
Strathclyde Eagle
13-11-2001, 12:51 PM
Originally posted by Benzhiyi
Sorry mate, Pro Player it has to be... I am a Dolphin after all :)
Excellent - all the Fins together! All we need now is for BJ to come along and then Pro Player should have a deciding third vote.
Steve - didn't pick you as a Bourque fan (at least I guess that's why you picked 77). The NFL has pointless numbering rules, but I'll see if the game will let me bypass those.
Will try and compose an updated roster at some point today.
Smurph
13-11-2001, 01:06 PM
Excellent. I think I could start getting back into American Football again. I used to be a Dolphins fan as Miami was the first American city I ever visited. I wonder if I've still got that t-shirt somewhere?
Strathclyde Eagle
13-11-2001, 07:25 PM
Right, the stunning roster currently looks like this:
Coach: Dave (naturally - ultimately he's the boss)
OFFENSE
Palace, #??, C
Strathclyde Eagle, #83, WR
Steve in Phoenix, #77, WR
Benzhiyi, #87, WR
DEFENCE
jlmatthews, #??, DE
g23, #23, FS
SPECIAL TEAMS
Smurph, #17, K
Lots of spaces there. Any nominations for other positions?
Didn't Kev once say he has a namesake who plays for the Browns?
And the one position we seem to be well stocked in is Wide Receivers. So I guess we're going to be running the "Run and Shoot" offense then? ;)
BTW, player number rules are as follows:
Quarterbacks, Punters and Kickers: 1-19
Running Backs and Defensive Backs: 20-49
Centres: 50-59 (60-79 also allowed)
Guards and Tackles: 60-79 (it doesn't say it, but I've also seen some Guards wearing 50-59)
Wide Receivers: 80-89 (10-19 also allowed)
Tight Ends: 80-89
Defensive Linemen: 60-79 & 90-99
Linebackers: 50-59 & 90-99
jlmatthews
13-11-2001, 08:06 PM
You know damn well im # 69 :)
Offense:
LT Les Butler, #72, stalwart book-end tackle
LG Matov, #63, heavyweight interior lineman
C Palace, #00 (as in Jim Otto) Should let you. If not, #66
RG Kev T, #61, see Matov
RT Murry(a), #68, see Butler
QB Sunny Fan, #6, cerebral, innovative.
HB Eddie McGoldrick's 'tache, #32, slippery, daylight runner
FB Neil The Eagle, #45, bruising big back (think Okoye)
WR Strathclyde, #83 (after who?)
WR Steve in Phoenix, #77 (Lyle Alzado!!!! Hope he looks good in Orange)
WR Benzhiyi, #87
(there are no tight ends on the BBS, obviously!)
Defense (4-3):
DE jlmatthews, #69 (dumb number for a rush end, if you ask me)
DT James, #96, run-stuffer
DT Jaffa, #99, the buck stops here
DE pistike, #94, speed rusher off the edge
WLB SIKO, #54, lurks in the open-field
SLB tmjwat, #55, wily veteran
MLB Samo*, #51, madman in the Brian Cox mould
FS g23, #23
SS BHiG, #58, big hitter
CB Jim Cannon's moustache, #21, tight coverage
CB Daniel Nash, #31, tenacious, good in zone
Special Teams:
P Feather, #2, because he's a punter (geddit?)
PK Smurph, #17
LS Soundbyter, #50 (it all appears to come from his arfe)
RS Tak, #22, elusive, quick-thinking and hard to pin down
Gunners: sexyrazor, e-girl, goldfish, lightweight
Strathclyde Eagle
13-11-2001, 08:57 PM
Gavin, I think we both have too much spare time. :D
Not sure I like the 3 WRs/2 RBs lineup. Makes you vulnerable if you up against someone with superb OLBs, like the... er... 1986 New Giants.
Can't we make Neil a converted RB-TE like Keith Byars used to be. Then we can run 3 WRs, a TE and a HB, a la the 1987 Redskins (Super Bowl XXII - anyone else remember the 2nd quarter? Ouch.
Originally posted by g23
WR Strathclyde, #83 (after who?)
Mark Clayton, naturally. :cool:
WR Steve in Phoenix, #77 (Lyle Alzado!!!! Hope he looks good in Orange)
I admit here I'm slightly baffled. Our team colours will be red and blue, not orange. Or are you talking about some kind of steroid joke which I don't get? :confused:
1f61
jlmatthews
13-11-2001, 09:06 PM
We gotta run something spread....we have to make the linebackers run and have to cover WRs..thats the only way...so single back and make EMT run sweeps and off tackles....the slot receivers should get some good lanes for SF to throw in..if the defense goes zone spread em out and send em deep cause they wont have help behind them if there are enough receivers out :)
And Gavin that was my # when i played..and besides who asked you:hmph: ;)
I can play TE and go both ways since i am agile and hands like glue :D
Strathclyde Eagle
13-11-2001, 09:10 PM
Send the receivers deep anyway, it seems to be quite easy in Madden 2002 (had a bit of a practice last night - did a 3 play, 58 yard touchdown drive in 19 seconds at the end of the half).
Addition to the team: Palace Fan in Alabama as kick returner. (Apologies, I re-watched "Forrest Gump" on Sunday).
BTW, where did that extra vote for Lambeau Field come from?
Steve in Phoenix
13-11-2001, 09:35 PM
I dont get the Alzado reference either :confused:
I never knew about the numbers regulation.. although I do like Bourque, 7 and 77 have been my numbers before I knew who he was.
jlmatthews
13-11-2001, 09:36 PM
Originally posted by Strathclyde Eagle
Addition to the team: Palace Fan in Alabama as kick returner. (Apologies, I re-watched "Forrest Gump" on Sunday).
LOL - that made my day i think :)
No way NTE has the footspeed to be a Byars (or even a Wycheck for that matter!)
It's been a long time since I played Madden football (probably the '94/'95 edition). The game always used to be set up to favour his own preferences, so bruising full-backs and 2TE sets always seemed to do well. You could never pass deep reliably either, as the INT rate was about 1 in 3.
If memory serves, Lyle Alzado used to play in #77. For those who don't know him, he was a white D-lineman of some note in the early 80s who was traded from Denver's Orange Crush defence across to Oakland where years of steroid abuse began to take their toll until his brain started leaking out through his skull. Seriously. He died, of course, but his repentant autobiography is well worth a read unless you're squeamish, and he often pops up in B-movies of that era.
jl I really don't want to hear that you go both ways, are agile, and have sticky hands! No offence, but you're better off keeping that to yourself!
jlmatthews
13-11-2001, 09:59 PM
Originally posted by g23
jl I really don't want to hear that you go both ways, are agile, and have sticky hands! No offence, but you're better off keeping that to yourself!
LOL - only you would come back with something like that......
Strathclyde Eagle
14-11-2001, 03:35 PM
27 roster spots filled, and we don't have a single tight end yet! This team will probably be frighteningly like the Detroit Lions of the late 80s. :eek:
Notable remaining free agents include:
arussell
James Varcoe
markholmes1991
Gavin Axten (who I recall on one of the Millwall threads said he was quite a bit bloke)
Next question. Do I use real identities or BBS usernames?
If we're going to be the late 80s Lions at least we get a Barry, so that'll have to be arussell (he's about the right height, but I wouldn't vouch for the same uncanny balance and cuts). James Varcoe's eaten enough lunch to be a Nate Newton figure (think of him in the traditional Thanksgiving game walking away with the turkey as the clock winds down). With a number like 1991, Mark could be a combination TE/DE ironman, wearing 19 on offense and 91 on D. Never have anyone called Gavin on your team - they're big girls in disguise...
jlmatthews
14-11-2001, 05:45 PM
Originally posted by Strathclyde Eagle
Next question. Do I use real identities or BBS usernames?
Well i know that I dont want my real name revealed to be honest :rolleyes:
Gavin - couldnt agree more with the last sentence of your last statement ;)
Tarby
14-11-2001, 05:56 PM
QB No.8 would suit me nicely. :p Kind of in the Aikman mould, pre staggering, ooh I've got a bit of a headache days of course. :D
Feather
14-11-2001, 06:08 PM
Originally posted by g23
Special Teams:
P Feather, #2, because he's a punter (geddit?)
:p :p
Am I in? To add weight to my claims to be the punter I actually made the last 5 of the Mitsubishi halftime challenge a couple of years back. Unfortunately someone picked the blackball out of the bag before me. Worst day of my life.
Strathclyde Eagle
14-11-2001, 06:19 PM
Originally posted by Feather
:p :p
Am I in? To add weight to my claims to be the punter I actually made the last 5 of the Mitsubishi halftime challenge a couple of years back. Unfortunately someone picked the blackball out of the bag before me. Worst day of my life.
You're in Feather, as is Tarby and all of Gavin's suggestions. :)
Roster now up to 32 players (most of any custom roster I have, including the peculiar Cardiff Evil Walrii).
Roster is currently made up of:
2 x Centres
2 x Cornerbacks
3 x Defensive ends
2 x Defensive tackles
3 x Guards
1 x Kicker
1 x Kick Returner
3 x Linebackers
1 x Punter
2 x Quarterbacks
4 x Running Backs
3 x Safeties
2 x Tackles
3 x Wide Receivers
Originally posted by jlmatthews
Well i know that I dont want my real name revealed to be honest :rolleyes:
No worries, purely for game playing purposes only.
Any "game reports" will feature BBS usernames. :p
Scotty
14-11-2001, 06:28 PM
I go for Qualcomm, because I've been there to watch the Padres and the weather is nice
20b2
Originally posted by Tarby
QB No.8 would suit me nicely. :p Kind of in the Aikman mould, pre staggering, ooh I've got a bit of a headache days of course. :D
Tarby comes out of the closet!
Tarby
14-11-2001, 07:49 PM
Originally posted by g23
Tarby comes out of the closet!
I hope you meant the Cowboy fan type of closet! :)
Originally posted by Tarby
I hope you meant the Cowboy fan type of closet! :)
As much of a stigma as revealing yourself to be a Cowboy fan does entail, I was actually referring to the strong rumours that Aikman is gay, which have persisted despite his recent marriage.
Strathclyde Eagle
14-11-2001, 08:21 PM
Which could link on nicely to another custom team I'm composing. "Brighton Scum", made up of all sorts of people I don't like.
They don't have a chance in close games. I've made Gareth Taylor their kicker. :D
PS A third vote for any stadium wins it.
Tarby
14-11-2001, 08:59 PM
Totally unfounded!!! Aikman is not the only QB to have his hands up a teamates arse for half the game. ;)
And no I wasn't a glory hunter, supported the Cowboys since 85. Due to them appearing on some weird Max Boyce programme!!
Strathclyde Eagle
14-11-2001, 09:14 PM
Ah yes, I remember the '85 season very well. First season of watching, first game was a Dallas win in Washington (13-7 I think). I think the following week was the game where Joe Theismann's career ended with a pretty horrible leg-break.
<stirring>Is Jason going to remember the Bears winning 44-0 in Dallas that year?</stirring>
Originally posted by Strathclyde Eagle
<stirring>Is Jason going to remember the Bears winning 44-0 in Dallas that year?</stirring>
Bears...woods...sh!t...too many combinations...
jlmatthews
14-11-2001, 09:26 PM
Originally posted by Strathclyde Eagle
<stirring>Is Jason going to remember the Bears winning 44-0 in Dallas that year?</stirring>
4's were dominant that year as I was 4 years old when the bears won 44-0 :)
Strathclyde Eagle
14-11-2001, 09:29 PM
And Steve Fuller (no. 4) was the starting quarterback that day.
Now, why did my best friend at Uni nickname me "Captain Irrelevant" again? :rolleyes:
jlmatthews
15-11-2001, 12:55 AM
I hope whoever casts the deciding vote is a bears fan!!:eek: :p
Tarby
15-11-2001, 12:35 PM
Originally posted by Strathclyde Eagle
Ah yes, I remember the '85 season very well. First season of watching, first game was a Dallas win in Washington (13-7 I think). I think the following week was the game where Joe Theismann's career ended with a pretty horrible leg-break.
<stirring>Is Jason going to remember the Bears winning 44-0 in Dallas that year?</stirring>
I've still got a hell of a lot of games on video going back to 85. Including the classic "O'Brien...going for it all...to Walker.....OH MY!!" 51-45 Jets overtime win against the Dolphins.
Sad thing is I've watched all those games so many times I know the commentary off by heart.....Taxi!!
Strathclyde Eagle
18-11-2001, 04:00 AM
Cool, Pro Player it is then! :cool:
cumbrian_eagles
18-11-2001, 04:48 AM
Number 99 and on the bench please, trust me its the best place for me, if not i'll play anywhere. I can't vote on the stadium cos you aint got the home of the eagles (which i cant remember the name of) up there.
Originally posted by cumbrian_eagles
Number 99 and on the bench please, trust me its the best place for me, if not i'll play anywhere. I can't vote on the stadium cos you aint got the home of the eagles (which i cant remember the name of) up there.
Veteran's Stadium (or The Vet) is unquestionably the worst arena in US pro sports. I believe they're out of there next year?
Feather
19-11-2001, 04:25 PM
I would have voted for Baltimore's if it was there.
Originally posted by Feather
I would have voted for Baltimore's if it was there.
Do me a favour and vote for Lambeau to force a play-off (but don't tell Tony!)
Going to Preston?
Strathclyde Eagle
19-11-2001, 05:37 PM
Originally posted by g23
Do me a favour and vote for Lambeau to force a play-off (but don't tell Tony!)
Going to Preston?
How would the play-off be decided Gavin? Number of seats? Super Bowls hosted? Take your pick. ;)
I know it wasn't directed to me, but I won't be at Preston. Will be down for Man City though. :)
jlmatthews
19-11-2001, 06:09 PM
Originally posted by Strathclyde Eagle
Cool, Pro Player it is then! :cool:
You fekkin cheater...i know you had something to do with that..:hmph: :p
Strathclyde Eagle
19-11-2001, 06:26 PM
Jason, why not buy Madden 2002 and put your own BBS team in at Soldier Field?
Don't worry, the Brighton Scum team won't be set up to play there. They'll be at Rich Stadium. :)
Originally posted by Strathclyde Eagle
Don't worry, the Brighton Scum team won't be set up to play there. They'll be at Rich Stadium. :)
Speaking of which, see 'Where would you rather be...' thread. Somehow we've both managed to mention that particular venue and Brighton supporters in the same sentence within a few minutes of each other! That is beyond spooky and qualifies you for a free drinkie or two pre-/post-Man City. Give me a shout...
5a3
Strathclyde Eagle
19-11-2001, 06:48 PM
Will do squire, nearer the time when I know exactly what I'm doing.
Feather
19-11-2001, 09:01 PM
Originally posted by g23
Do me a favour and vote for Lambeau to force a play-off (but don't tell Tony!)
Going to Preston?
My answers to the two questions are:
No way. It's ******* cold that far north this time of the year.
&
Yes
I'll let you work out which question they answer!
Guess I'll see you there!
jlmatthews
19-11-2001, 10:13 PM
Im ok with Miami i sippose...wont be the chilly comforts of home but maybe there would be some fly hunnies waiting for me in the shower afterwards ;)
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