S8: Maori Game Thread

[nathan]

Eric Swann has 8 bonus tokens, but the lengthy offseason has depleted his cash reserves (he's broke). He needs 50k to put those 8 bonus tokens to work.

 

[Djaughe]

Eric Swann has 8 bonus tokens, but the lengthy offseason has depleted his cash reserves (he's broke). He needs 50k to put those 8 bonus tokens to work.

New contract issued w/ good bonus to take care of training and equipment.

 

[Djaughe]

Scrimmage game: W41-28 San Juan Slashers

http://goallineblitz.com/game/game.pl?game_id=372889

Much better game plan Superspck and not because we won.

The game looks like we knew what we wanted to do.

 

[Djaughe]

lol...not to nitpick...but lets just get rid of the wr screen:

This looks bad...
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=372889&pbp_id=2960733

http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=372889&pbp_id=2961166

 

[SuperSpck]

Much better game plan Superspck and not because we won.

Look at the game offense we're still throwing just a touch too much.
I do see some stuff I'm going to change in the playcalling department, but nothing radical.

I really like our RB rotation as of now, after being on the fence this morning.
What I really want for Christmas is a petition to Bort for a RB3 spot.

lol...not to nitpick...but lets just get rid of the wr screen:

This looks bad...
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=372889&pbp_id=2960733

http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=372889&pbp_id=2961166

The WR screen's been on my "cut" list for a while. I haven't seen it executed correctly in a very long time. Happily replaced with another play I've been chewing on.

I also dropped HB screens down in frequency, we've been having a lot of trouble with those too.

 

[Djaughe]

...I also dropped HB screens down in frequency, we've been having a lot of trouble with those too.

Check out the depth chart - I dropped C. Kidd as the no 5 WR and he actually looked good.

 

[SuperSpck]

Check out the depth chart - I dropped C. Kidd as the no 5 WR and he actually looked good.

He had a nice day catching the ball in general (except for screens, he's had lots of issues on those, another reason for decreasing frequency.

I'm a big fan of HB Wheel right now. I gave that a tiny bump and if it continues to produce it'll see a bigger placement.

Also for funsies:
On all FB streak plays (our long FB play) I've put Thunder in as our FB. He's speedy, so we've got explosion from an unexpected spot. Have yet to see it get the draw, but I've had my eye out.

Edit:
We may never actually see the WR screen go totally away.
Why?
There are 3 short WR passes from the Single Back set, Flanker Drag, Z spot, and WR Screen.
Now I've removed WR screen from our playbook, but I do have us running a short WR pass in the game.
Ideally, because it's no longer in our PB it shouldn't be an option from our input/output tactics, BUT I can't guarantee it.
I can title the plays whatever I want, but ultimately I'm at the will of Bort.

 

[Djaughe]

He had a nice day catching the ball in general (except for screens, he's had lots of issues on those, another reason for decreasing frequency.

I'm a big fan of HB Wheel right now. I gave that a tiny bump and if it continues to produce it'll see a bigger placement.

Also for funsies:
On all FB streak plays (our long FB play) I've put Thunder in as our FB. He's speedy, so we've got explosion from an unexpected spot. Have yet to see it get the draw, but I've had my eye out.

Check out the energy settings for the offense. I adjusted the oline and HB spots so the backups can get more snaps.

Before the game I dropped Max to the no. 3 WR spot - because his stamina was preventing Riba from getting into the game. I think the rotation worked out really well on that part.

I've also been slowly adjusting the defense AI to match up better vs. the TE - I think we're almost there.

Overall much better use of all our weapons - I can't wait for tomorrows game.

 

[Djaughe]

...Edit:
We may never actually see the WR screen go totally away.
Why?
There are 3 short WR passes from the Single Back set, Flanker Drag, Z spot, and WR Screen.
Now I've removed WR screen from our playbook, but I do have us running a short WR pass in the game.
Ideally, because it's no longer in our PB it shouldn't be an option from our input/output tactics, BUT I can't guarantee it.
I can title the plays whatever I want, but ultimately I'm at the will of Bort.

You better just set the percentage to zero and adjust the others.

I believe if the SIM fires on that play it will go to a random default.

 

[Djaughe]

W34-13
MAORI CAGE THE DEVILS

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Jeremy Peters
Christchurch FS
8 Tkl, 1 Int, 1 TD

 

[Djaughe]

Superspck:

I'm redoing bull's equipment.

He needs more speed to stay in front of Tropic and C.Kidd.

 

[SuperSpck]

Superspck:

I'm redoing bull's equipment.

He needs more speed to stay in front of Tropic and C.Kidd.

K

BWAHAHA
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=396177&pbp_id=3342583

Nice to see the "Tropic Trick" at FB worked.
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=396177&pbp_id=3343770

Frick.
http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=396177&pbp_id=3345372

 

[nathan]

82-3
Good win.

http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=396163&pbp_id=4278743
Notice the block by Maksim Maksov.

Any reviews on how Eraldo Coil played in this game? Compared to the last game he's +11 speed, -11 agility.

 

[Maksim]

Yeah, Maksov has good strength im not sure how I ended on the floor

Did you see that route i ran before that awesome drop? Dizziness.

 

[Djaughe]

W 82-3
MAORI DISARM GUNSLINGERS

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Neito Riba
Christchurch WR
4 Rec, 129yds, 3 TD

 

[Djaughe]

82-3
Good win.

http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=396163&pbp_id=4278743
Notice the block by Maksim Maksov.

Any reviews on how Eraldo Coil played in this game? Compared to the last game he's +11 speed, -11 agility.

I like what I see so far.

0:46 1st & 10 OWN 33 BULLSEYE 1ST DOWN pass to BLACK BOLT, hurried by Eraldo Coil, up the right side [deflected by Darren Wilson] (incomplete) Replay
0:41 2nd & 10 OWN 33 BULLSEYE 1ST DOWN pass to KLINGON WARRIOR, hurried by Eraldo Coil, up the left side (10.5 yd gain) [tackle: Capitan Planeta] Replay

I think yer strength is helping break loose from the blockers to make a play.

I adjusted Cain to be mostly strength to hold the double/triple teams...hopefully yer speed/strength style will add a little more pressure on the inside.

 

[SuperSpck]

Great job by the O.

We've inserted a couple of "cute" QB plays for the next game.

No-prize to the person who can spot it.

 

[Djaughe]

Great job by the O...

lol...the other team went heavy goalline D to slow down our running game.

 

[SuperSpck]

lol...the other team went heavy goalline D to slow down our running game.

The part that bothered me is that it works when a good team does it (see: playoff loss).
We want to be run heavy, but without audibles and playaction it can really be that easy (until our "gears" kick in, but that's for when we're losing and I don't want to start losing to win!).

Thoughts?

 

[Djaughe]

...Thoughts?

http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=376939&pbp_id=2503216

 

[Djaughe]

Game tactics vs. the Convicts is up.

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http://goallineblitz.com/game/forum_thread.pl?thread_id=2127659&page=7#18504817

 

[Djaughe]

The part that bothered me is that it works when a good team does it (see: playoff loss).
We want to be run heavy, but without audibles and playaction it can really be that easy (until our "gears" kick in, but that's for when we're losing and I don't want to start losing to win!).

Thoughts?

Yeah...we lost the playoffs when the Death Traders ran a goalline offense at us - not defense as like what these guys threw at us...no comparison.

 

[SuperSpck]

Yeah...we lost the playoffs when the Death Traders ran a goalline offense at us - not defense as like what these guys threw at us...no comparison.

Kicked in the jimmy by my most hated enemy, the truth!

My fault. It's been a whole month and my brain starts shredding information after that point, leaving my "me" to tape the tattered remains together.

Stupid brain.

 

[Djaughe]

W 22-17
MAORI JAILS THE CONVICTS

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Mr. Safety
Christchurch SS
9 Tkl, 1 Int, 1 TD

 

[Maksim]

I knew we'd win! Glad to see Glorious have a gg.